Online Credit Courses
The provincial Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) provides students with the opportunity to take online credit courses, and to learn in face-to-face classroom settings. Students receive instruction and support from Ontario Certified Teachers.
Online Learning Credit Courses provide learners with the flexibility they need to succeed and provide diverse learning opportunities as they work towards graduation.鈥�
Helpful Links & Resources
- HCDSB Online Platform Portal Access
Online Platforms 鈥� 91pro视频 (hcdsb.org) - Catholic Virtual Courses
- Ontario Ministry of Education Online Learning for secondary students
Online Learning Credit Courses
Online Learning Credit Courses are taught by Ontario Certified Teachers. The online credit courses allow secondary students to select from a wide range of subjects that may not be offered at their school or cannot take due to a scheduling conflict at school.鈥�
By expanding access to teacher-led online learning, students will have the opportunity to:
- learn in engaging ways, such as through interactive features, simulations, and collaboration with others across the province
- gain important transferable skills, including digital literacy, to support lifelong learning and employment opportunities
- take courses that are delivered entirely using the internet, do not require students to be physically present in the classroom, and allow flexibility within their schedule
Students may also have access to online credit courses offered by other District School 91pro视频s in Ontario through the Ontario eLearning Consortium鈥�. Please contact your secondary school鈥檚 guidance office for more information or to request a specific course.
Online Learning Graduation Requirements
The Ministry of Education requires secondary students to earn two online learning credits as part of the requirements to graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), beginning with students who entered Grade 9 in the 2020-2021 school year. The Online Learning Graduation Requirement is outlined in .