Understanding Provincial Diplomas
High school graduations seem like the end of an era for many students and parents. Needless to say, being awarded a diploma for achieving the required credits for secondary school is certainly something to be proud of. While the road to graduation will have triumphs and challenges, it’s essential to understand the purpose and requirements of obtaining a high school diploma. Students are awarded the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) upon successful completion of 30 credits as outlined by the Ministry of Education. These credits are meant to reflect a vast amount of courses that broaden your student’s understanding of academics as well as the world around them. There is also some flexibility in course selections to encourage students to choose courses of interest. In addition to compulsory subjects like Math, English and Science, there are various electives available, such as: business studies, art, technology etc.. Prior to completing high school, a student’s academic pro...