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Graduation

Welcome Class of 2026!

We encourage students and families to visit this page regularly to remain informed of important dates, requirements, and events related to graduation.


Diploma/Transcript  Pick-up

Class of 2026 Graduates may pick up their diplomas on July 7, 8, or 9 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m..

*STUDENTS OVER 18 - If you make arrangements for someone else to pick up your diploma package (ie. parent or guardian) we will need an email from you, or a handwritten letter from you, giving them permission. 
**This is also a good time for students to return any textbooks and/or school owned materials.

Congratulations on your achievement!


Attention Students who are graduating and/or will not be returning to HDSB for the 2026-2027 school year:

As of July 12, 2026 students who are not returning to the Halton District School Board (HDSB) for the 2026-2027 school year, including those graduating from the HDSB, will no longer have access to the HDSB network and Google Workspace for Education applications, data and email. Please note that this includes both Gmail and Google Drive. 

IMPORTANT:  If you have used your HDSB email when applying for post secondary, resume development, job applications, etc. you will need to update your information and change it to a personal email address before access to your HDSB account is lost on July 11th.

To retain your Google Workspace data please follow the steps in one of the options below:

  • Transfer email and Drive files to a personal Google Account using Transfer Your Content - see Transfer their content 

    • Personal Gmail accounts only have 15 GB free drive space

    • All files in your My Drive will count toward your quota 

    • Archive data using Google Takeout

  • The traditional Takeout is also available to create an archive of all their data in Google Workspace. 

This will enable you to easily retain your email, essays, resumes, projects and any other files stored on Google Drive before access has been removed to your HDSB account.

This must be completed before July 12, 2026.

If you require further information or assistance, please ask a staff member at your school to open a TOPdesk request

Kind regards,
Information Services 

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