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High School Graduation Requirements

Earning your High School Diploma

Students attending the Etobicoke School of the Arts are working towards earning their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).  High School Graduation Requirements, and their descriptions, can be found on the Ministry of Education Website:  https://www.ontario.ca/page/high-school-graduation-requirements 

For students who started Grade 9 in 2023 and earlier the requirements are as follows:

  • Earn 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives)
  • Complete 40 hours of Community Service
  • Complete two asynchronous, online, courses
  • Successfully pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

For students who started Grade 9 in 2024 and beyond the requirements have CHANGED and are as follows:

  • Earn 30 credits (17 compulsory, 13 electives) – this includes a new compulsory Grade 9/10 Tech course
  • Complete 40 hours of Community Service
  • Complete two asynchronous, online, courses
  • Successfully pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
  • Successfully pass the Financial Literacy Test with a minimum score of 70%

Submitting Community Service Hours

Students require 40 hours of community service to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.  Students should submit the following form to their counsellor upon completion of their hours: ​​https://drive.google.com/file/d/1__cEK12zvj0iDdm1HtgWihlthClsvtkY/view 

Opting out of the Online Learning Requirement

Families who choose to opt out of the Online Learning requirement should complete the following form and have their child submit it to their guidance counsellor:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AP5ER2bKRoVBVvUa9ouwZqgTr1Nw05nD/view?usp=sharing 

Course Selection

The guidance department conducts detailed presentations regarding course selection with every grade beginning in January.  The course selection portal through MyBlueprint is open throughout the month of February and typically closes in early March.  During that time, students are encouraged to meet with their guidance counsellor for pathway planning.  We will update the website with additional resources at that time.