Class of 2027
Scholarship Opportunities this year
This year, scholarship opportunities for Grade 12 students will be posted to a Grade 12 Google Classroom. The code for this resource is: yksntjbc. We ask that all students join this Classroom to ensure they are up to date on opportunities and due dates.
OUAC and OCAS upload
On September 30th, the HDSB uploaded student demographics to the University and College Application Centres. This uploaded included any completed Grade 11 or Grade 12 final marks as well as the list of the student’s current courses.
HDSB Post-Secondary Exploration Event
Registration for the Oct. 13 HDSB Post-Secondary Exploration Event hosted at Sheridan College remains available. Please check here for more info.
Educational Planning Resources
The following resources can help students and families explore post-secondary education, applications, scholarships, apprenticeships, employment and HDSB learning opportunities.
Post-secondary planning
- Ontario School Counsellors' Association (OSCA): Information about post-secondary education, universities, colleges, scholarships, financial assistance, career research and educational planning.
Visit the Ontario School Counsellors' Association website - Universities Canada: Information about the Canadian higher education system.
Visit the Universities Canada website - Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC): Information about Ontario universities and the university application process.
Visit the OUAC website - Ontario Universities’ Info: Search Ontario university programs and admission requirements.
Visit Ontario Universities’ Info - Ontario Colleges: Information about Ontario colleges, programs and the college application process.
Visit the Ontario Colleges website - Ontario College-University Transfer Guide: Information about transfer pathways between college and university programs.
Visit the Ontario transfer guide website
Scholarships and financial assistance
- Learn about OSAP and student financial assistance
- Search for scholarships on ScholarshipsCanada
- Search for scholarships and awards on Student Awards
Apprenticeships and employment
- Apprenticeship Search: Local information about apprenticeships and opportunities.
Visit Apprenticeship Search - Youth employment information: Information and resources for youth employment and job search skills.
View Government of Canada youth employment resources
HDSB and secondary school planning
- Halton Pathways: Information about pathways from school to work for HDSB students.
Visit Halton Pathways - Ontario Ministry of Education course descriptions and prerequisites: Information about secondary school curriculum, course descriptions and prerequisites.
View Ontario secondary school course descriptions and prerequisites - Halton District School Board: Information about HDSB programs and learning opportunities.
Visit the HDSB website - Gary Allan Learning Centres: Information about adult, alternative and continuing education opportunities.
Visit the Gary Allan Learning Centres website - HDSB eLearning: Information about online learning opportunities.
Visit HDSB eLearning
New
Students earning credits through institutions outside the Halton District School Board must complete the External Credit Declaration Form and submit it to their school’s Guidance Office when registering with the external provider.
Diploma Requirements
For Students Entering Grade 9 in September 2023 or Earlier
To earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must complete:
- 18 compulsory credits
- 12 optional credits
- 40 hours of community involvement
- The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in Grade 10 or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
- 2 eLearning credits (opt-out form available)
This program is designed to be completed in four years following Grade 8.
For Students Entering Grade 9 in September 2024 or Later
To earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must complete:
- 17 compulsory credits
- 13 optional credits
- 40 hours of community involvement
- The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in Grade 10 or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
- 2 eLearning credits (opt-out form available)
This program is also designed to be completed in four years following Grade 8.
Community Involvement Hours
To record volunteer hours, students should request a letter from the organization confirming:
- Type of volunteer work
- Total hours completed
- Contact name