Academic Pathways

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD)

Requirements:  30 credits

What can I do with this diploma?
-University and/or College Degree programs
-CICE and other Diploma programs at some Community Colleges
-Apprenticeship
-Community Participation Supports that are offered through community service agencies
-Work experiences: independent, semi-independent and volunteer

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (COA)

Requirements: Less than 14 credits 

What can I do with this certificate?
-Community Integration Through Cooperative Education (CICE) Program at some Community Colleges
-Community Participation Supports offered through private or community service agencies
-Work Experiences: independent, semi-independent and volunteer
(Can stay in high school until 21 years of age)

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (OSSC)

Requirements: 14 Credits (7 compulsory)

What can I do with this certificate?
-CICE Program: at some Community Colleges
-Community Participation Supports: offered through private or community service agencies
-Work experiences: independent, semi-independent and volunteer
-Limited apprenticeship opportunities
(Can stay in high school until 21 years of age)

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION/CURRICULUM

Requirements: Daily participation in Alternative Programming
(Programming determined by In School Team)

What can I do with this?

-Community Participation Supports: offered through private or community service agencies
-Some CO-OP opportunities within school community (including surrounding area)
-use valuable life skills acquired
(Can stay in high school until 21 years of age)