What Do I Need to Graduate?

Every student has a pathway to graduation. Here is what you need to earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

  • 17 Compulsory Credits
  • 13 Optional Credits
  • 30 Credits Total for your OSSD

Other Graduation Requirements

  • 40 Hours of Community Involvement
    • Volunteer in your community. You can begin the summer before Grade 9 starting July 1.
  • Literacy Requirement
    • Meet Ontario’s provincial literacy requirement, by passing Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT).
  • 2 Online Learning Credits
    • Complete two online learning credits before you graduate high school.
  • Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement
    • Achieve at least 70% on the financial literacy test in Grade 10 Career Studies.