In order to obtain your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D) you need:
18 Compulsory Credits:
- 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
- 3 credits in mathematics (1 credit at the senior level)
- 2 credits in science
- 1 credit in Canadian history
- 1 credit in Canadian Geography
- 1 credit in the arts
- 1 credit in health and physical education
- 1 credit in French as a second language
- .5 credit in career studies
- .5 credit in civics
PLUS one credit from each of the following groups:
Group 1: Additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or Social Sciences and the
Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance & Career Education or Coop*
Group 2: Additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or the Arts, or Business Studies, or
French as a second language or Coop*
Group 3: Additional credit in senior level science, or Technological education, or French as a
second language or computer studies or Coop*
In addition, students MUST complete:
- 12 optional credits
- 40 hours of community involvement activities
- Successful completion of the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
How can I track my progress and see if I am on track to graduate?
Check your My Blueprint account regularly. Go to ‘High School Planner’ locate the Graduation Indicator on the right hand side of the page.