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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We’ve compiled frequently asked questions to help address concerns from families and staff. We will continue to update this resource as we receive further information. Thank you for your patience and understanding as this is an evolving situation with many implications. 

Please note this is a working resource for parents/guardians, staff, community members. Check back often for the most up-to-date information. 

If you have a question that is not on the list, please email contact@hdsb.ca​


Q: Where can I get information on COVID-19?
A: COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Resources: 

  • Halton Region COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) webpage
  • Ontario Ministry of Health 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage
  • ​HDSB COVID-19 updates: All updates for Halton families from Halton Region Public Health can be found here.​

Halton Region Public Health can be contacted at 311 or toll free at 1-866-442-5866.


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Ontario School Closure

Last updated: June 16​, 2020

​Student Learning
Q: Are elearning courses continuing as part of the continuity of learning/distance education plan?  (updated April 7)
A: Yes, all secondary courses are continuing; none have been cancelled. All courses, including HDSB elearning courses are governed by the workload guidelines published by the Minister of Education.

Q: Will the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) scheduled for March 31 take place?  (updated March 18) ​​

A: No, the Ministry of Education has announced that EQAO assessments, including the OSSLT, scheduled to take place this school year will be cancelled. For students who are graduating this year, the literacy graduation requirement will be waived. Students who are not graduating this year will have the opportunity to write the OSSLT in the 2020-21 school year.

Q. Will the school year be extended into the summer? 
A: We have not received any direction from the Ministry of Education on the extension of the school year. The decision to extend the school year would be made by the Ministry. ​

Q: Will learning continue during the Ontario school closure? (updated April 27)
A: Teacher-led learning re-started Monday, April 6. As shared by the Minister of Education, our goal is to ensure the successful completion of the school year for all students, and make certain that our elementary students advance to the next grade and our secondary students earn credits and graduate.

Additional online learning resources: The Ministry of Education’s 'Learn at Home' online portal provides resources for elementary and secondary students. HDSB staff have posted additional learning resources for Kindergarten - Grade 8 students. Should you choose to use third-party online resources, you are encouraged to review the privacy and security settings outlined in the user agreement to ensure you are comfortable with them. 

 
Q: What will distance learning look like? (Updated April 28)
A: Teaching and learning will look different during the Ontario school closure. Given the challenges with distance learning, educators will only be covering subject/course material that is crucial to the key learnings and overall expectations. We will be following the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education with respect to suggested hours of work for students each week and areas of focus. Educators may be providing weekly overviews to students rather than a day-to-day lesson plan (e.g. a series of learning activities the students are to complete over the course of the week) allowing students to work at their own pace. 

Staff will make themselves available to their students at scheduled times each week for students who need assistance or want to ask questions. This could take the form of an email exchange, a phone conversation with the teacher or small group meeting online. 

Since teachers may be reaching out by phone, please be aware that they may not be calling from a number you recognize, so you might see “Unknown Caller ID”, “Private Name”, or “Private Number”.

May 15 update: Synchronous learning
Beginning next week we will be transitioning to a new phase of distance learning    where teachers will include synchronous learning and instruction. Synchronous learning refers to real-time learning by one or more students and their teacher. Teachers will, in addition to other strategies for teaching, include real-time learning as part of whole class instruction, small group instruction, and/or student conferencing on a weekly basis either online or by telephone. 

Teachers remain committed to using a range of instructional strategies that promote equity and access, recognizing the wide range of student needs during the school closure period. Student and staff well-being, equity and inclusion remain at the forefront at all times. 

​Q: How will students with special education and language needs be supported? (updated April 2)
A: Staff are conscious of supporting our students with special education and language needs. Resources and strategies to support all learners have been made available to teachers. ​​​

To support the learning needs of all students, including students with special education needs, we have developed resources and strategies which are available to families and staff on the HDSBlearning resources website: https://olr.hdsb.ca/special-education-learning-resources

Q: How will families without access to technology or internet be supported?  (updated April 24)

At the beginning of April, our educators began reaching out to families to assess technology needs. Since then, technology and devices have been distributed and internet connectivity has been supplied to families who did not have access and had requested it. To date, we have been able to meet all student requests for a device for each household. In most cases, we have supplied Chromebooks as they tend to work best with our learning platforms and resources.  

We encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher or principal if you require technology support.

 
Q: What platform can HDSB students use to support them in distance education?
A: The HDSB has a contractual agreement with Google for G Suite for Education which is significantly different from a standard personal Google account. The agreement provides the HDSB with content ownership, application controls and support and protection from advertisements.

Secondary students

All HDSB students have a Brightspace account. Brightspace is an online learning management system provided to all school boards in Ontario through the Ministry of Education. It includes an online classroom and a portfolio tool to help students document and share their learning with teachers.
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Q: Will students still receive midterm report cards? (updated April 7)
A: There will be no midterm report cards. Graduating grade 12 students will receive midterm marks and these marks will be shared with colleges and universities as appropriate. All secondary students will receive final report cards in June

Q: Will the secondary Term 1/2 date be changed and will this impact Civics and Careers? (updated April 7)
A: Term 1 ends April 15. Civics and Careers teachers have been in touch with students about an optional final performance task opportunity to improve final marks prior to term change.

Q: Will co-op placements continue during this time? (updated April 2)
A: Co-op placements are postponed during the school closure period. Co-op will be included as part of the HDSB’s Continuity of Learning Plan. Some students have the ability to do their placement virtually and others will work with their school co-op teacher on other curriculum strands of the course. Information will follow directly from co-op teachers to students.​

Q: Is there going to be a letter sent out to co-op students? I can’t fulfill all of the requirements because of the self-quarantine. (updated April 7)
A: Co-op is part of the HDSB’s continuity of learning plan. If you have questions about co-op, please contact your co-op teacher.

Q: Will the closure impact my ability to apply for a SHSM for 2020-2021. (updated March 27)
A: The course selection deadline has passed but our SHSM programs still have spots. Students can connect with a Guidance counsellor upon return to school. 

Q: Will the requirements for SHSM be impacted and will I still be able to graduate with a SHSM certificate? (updated April 2)
A: A process is in place to allow graduating students in the Specialist High Skills Major programs (SHSM) program who are unable to complete their SHSM requirements due to extenuating circumstances, including the impacts from COVID-19, to be supported through the override request process.

Q: Will dual credit courses (with community colleges, post-secondary institutions, etc.) continue during the Ontario school closure? (Updated April 2)

A: Dual credit programs are postponed during the school closure as students do not attend​ HDSB programs at other sites when our own sites are closed. Dual credit programs will continue as part of the Continuity of Learning Plan.  If you have not heard from your Dual Credit teacher, please send them an email. ​

Q: Is summer school running? (updated May 11)
A: Summer school registration is open from May 11 - June 30, 2020. Please visit the following webpage for more information: https://garyallan.ca/high-school-students/secondary-summer-school/.  

Q: Is summer learning taking place? (updated June 2)
A: For information on summer learning opportunities for 2020, please visit the Gary Allan High School website. 
  • Grade 6, 7 and 8 summer school programs
  • Grade 9-12 summer school programs ​

Q: Will the International Baccalaureate (IB) program be impacted? (updated March 23)
A: The May 2020 examinations as scheduled between 30 April and 22 May for Diploma Programme and Career-Related Programme candidates will no longer be held.  Read more in the message for International Bac​calaureate Students & Families, or visit www.ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/covid-19-coronavirus-updates.​

Q: Will secondary school exams be impacted?
A: The Ministry of Education will move forward to replace examination days with instructional time. Students in IB, AP, or Dual Credit with questions specific to final examinations in those programs, should connect with their school principal.

Q: Will DELF, the French examinations specific to the CommonCommon European Framework, occur this year?
A:  No. The DELF consists of annual exams written by students in a large group setting.   The HDSB has cancelled/postponed any planned large group gatherings for the remainder of the school year.    ​​

Q: Will decisions around Elementary Optional Attendance (Grades 1-8) still be made by the end of March? (Added March 23, 2020)
A: Decisions regarding Optional Attendance for September 2020 will be delayed. Further information will be provided once schools re-open. Decisions regarding Optional Attendance for Kindergarten will continue to be made the third week of September.​

Q: How do families register students for school while schools are closed? (updated March 31)
A: Please visit our Student Registration page for instructions on how to register students for school during the Ontario school closure.​​​​

Q: How do students drop a course right now?
A: Please connect with your school Guidance Counselor or Principal for more information on how to drop a class. Students must withdraw from a course by Wednesday, May 6 for the course not to appear on their transcript.

Q: How do I obtain a transcript while schools are closed?
A: For information on how to request a transcript during the Ontario school closure, please visit this page: https://www.hdsb.ca/students/Pages/Transcript-Requests.aspx

Q: Will students be able to retrieve items left at school? (updated June 1)
A: With the announcement that we will not be returning to school this school year, it is time to remove items left in student lockers/classrooms. Working with Halton Region Public Health, we have developed a process to provide safe access to schools to retrieve personal belongings.

  • Elementary schools: A process has been developed for parents/guardians to pick up student belongings. This process will be communicated by the school along with assigned dates for a parent/guardian to collect personal belongings. A protocol for parent/guardian safe access to schools has been developed and is available to view on the HDSB website (translated versions in multiple languages are available).
  • Secondary schools: Students have requested access to retrieve their belongings from lockers through a form sent by their school. The assigned date and time for access will be confirmed by the school.  
Please contact your school for more information.  

Schools will communicate the process for the return of school resources. 

Q: Will year-end celebrations take place? (updated June 16)
A: Year-end celebrations are important to all of us. Recognizing that large group gatherings are not a reality at this time due to public health guidelines, elementary and secondary schools will be holding year-end celebrations virtually. All schools will organize virtual graduations/commencement presentations in June. 


Schools may potentially have in-person celebrations at a later date when public health directives indicate it is safe to do so. Until then, we want to ensure the achievements of our students are celebrated now in a way that is safe for all families and staff in accordance with public health guidelines. These virtual celebrations do not prevent secondary schools from organizing their own event in the future when it is safe to do so. 


June 16 update: The Government of Ontario announced on June 8 that province-wide social gatherings of up to 10 people are now permissible with physical distancing in place. To confirm, with physical distancing in place, gatherings of more than 10 people are still not permissible according to public health guidelines. As a result, suggestions/ideas such as outdoor graduation ceremonies with physical distancing cannot be considered because these still do not comply with public health guidelines of a maximum of 10 people at gatherings. 


We have and will continue to take our direction from the Ministry of Education and Halton Region Public Health. The health of our students and staff is our highest priority.

Q: When will school sports for elementary and secondary students begin? 
A: School sports will begin once it is safe to do so. The Ministry of Education has announced that it will release a plan by the end of June detailing what school will look like in the fall. The Minister of Education has said schools will operate differently as a result of health precautions to protect against COVID-19.


Family Resources​

Q: How should I talk with my child about COVID-19/Coronavirus?  (updated April 2)
A: Concerns about COVID-19 are impacting children and families alike. The mental health of our students is especially important at this time. We are sharing mental health and well-being resources for supporting others during the COVID-19 pandemic on our website here.  

We are also working towards transitioning our current face-to-face counselling and social work services to a virtual one (e.g., online, telephone) to ensure professional support continues to be available to our students.

Q: Can I register my child for school during the Ontario school closure?
A: Yes, families can register their child for school online through the HDSB website by visiting our Student Registration page. 

Q: Will school breakfast/food programs continue to run? 
A: Breakfast and snack programs will not be available in schools during the Ontario closure period. We’ve compiled the following resources to support families during this time:
  • Halton Food for Thought: Families are encouraged to reach out to their school principal if they require support. Please refer to HFFT’s Twitter or Facebook for up-to-date information. 
  • Food4Kids Halton: Families are encouraged to reach out to their school principal if they require support. Follow @Food4KidsHalton on Twitter for updates.
  • Food for Life: Families are encouraged to reach out to their school principal if they require support. For information about Food for Life’s Neighbourhood Program, visit: www.foodforlife.ca/neighbourhood-programs and follow @FoodforLife Halton on Twitter.
  • Halton Learning Foundation: HLF continues to provide support for HDSB students in need during school closures. Families are encouraged to reach out to their school principal if they require support. 
  • Halton Region - Where to Get Food in Halton: Please call or check the organization's website to confirm they are open.
  • Ontario 211: Families can call 211 (free Ontario helpline) to connect to community and social services
  • Burlington: 
    • Burlington Food Bank remains open
    • St. Luke’s Church in Burlington (1275 Elgin St) is providing pre-packaged meals at noon on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of each month)
We will continue to add to this list as we learn of more resources.

Q: Will schools be cleaned during this three-week break ?  
Yes, our full complement of custodial staff will be in the schools during the week of March 16-20 to do deep cleaning of the schools and board facilities. These sites will subsequently be shuttered and only accessed by a limited number of individuals who will be performing essential services during the closure period. 

Q: Will bus companies be cleaning their buses during the closure?
A: Yes, all buses will be cleaned and sanitized during the school closure period. 

Q: Will the Board continue with Student Excellence photos? (Updated May 15)
Photo sessions originally planned for this spring have been postponed. We will be in touch with families once we have more information and a new date to share.  

A Virtual Celebration of Student Excellence took place in the evening of Thursday, May 14. View a full video recording of the event, and learn about each Student Excellence recipient, on our Student Excellence webpage.

Q: How can I stay up to date with information from HDSB? 
A: While schools are closed we encourage families to continue to check for updates from us through SchoolMessenger, the HDSB website (www.hdsb.ca) and the Board’s social media pages (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). 

Q: Will Childcare programs, EarlyON Centres and March Break camps be operating? (updated April 27)
A: As HDSB schools will be closed for the duration of the Ontario school closure (March 14 - April 5), all child care centres, March Break camps and EarlyOn programs operating in schools will not be open.  
Child care for frontline workers

Child care for health care and frontline staff is available at select child care centres.

Learn more and apply:
  • Halton Region offers emergency child care to health care and frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak
  • Ministry of Education - Child care for health care and frontline staff



Q: Can parents/guardians receive child care support through the process initiated for the labour disruptions and provided by the Ministry of Education? ​
A: The Ministry of Education has confirmed the Support for Parents website created during labour action, to provide compensation to families for child care costs incurred due to school closures, will not be available during the closure for COVID-19.​

Q: What support is available through the Government of Ontario for children who are not in school or child care because of COVID-19? 
A: The Ministry of Education is providing funding to families with children who are not in school or child care because of COVID-19. Eligible parents will receive a one-time per child payment of:
  • $200 for children aged 0 to 12
  • $250 for children or youth aged 0 to 21 with special needs
Learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-families

Q: Will community use of schools/rentals be cancelled? (updated March 25)
A: Yes, we have cancelled all community group bookings/permits until the end of June. 
Should school resume in the coming weeks, there will remain a need for social/physical distancing and avoiding large group gatherings.

Q: How can families arrange for refunds of pre-paid activities/events? (updated April 27)
A: During the week of March 30, parents/guardians received a message from their child’s school about refunds for school activities, field trips or events. Please follow the instructions in that email.  Instructions will be provided for payments made through School Cash Online or directly to the school by cash/cheque. If you did not receive this email, please contact your child’s school. 

Q: Will student trips scheduled during the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year be cancelled? (updated March 24)
A. All international and domestic student excursions have been cancelled until the end of June because of the health risk to students and staff due to COVID-19. Any affected families will be contacted directly by their school and provided with more information with respect to the process for refunds.​

Q: What will happen with school events planned for this school year? (Updated May 20)
A: In accordance with public health guidelines, the HDSB is cancelling/postponing any planned large group gatherings for the remainder of the school year. This includes field trips, in-school presentations, elementary and secondary interschool and intramural athletics, proms, high school commencements, Grade 8 graduations, and our Student Excellence event on May 14. Please contact your school for specific information.

Q: Is your child starting Kindergarten in the HDSB in September 2020? (updated May 22)
A: As schools are not able to continue with Spring open houses and orientation during the Ontario school closure, HDSB and school-specific information around Kindergarten start-up will be available in the coming weeks. Please continue to visit your school's website for Kindergarten Orientation Information.

Q: My child starts high school in the fall and I’m concerned about their transition to secondary school.
A: We recognize the concerns of families regarding children transitioning to high school in the fall. High school staff are in the process of creating alternative transition supports. These will be shared once Public Health indicates that we are safe to move forward with plans. Smooth and supported transitions are a priority for our high schools.  

Q: Is there an opportunity for me to provide feedback on distance learning?
A: Yes. As we prepare for next school year, we continue to monitor information and advice from the Ministry of Education and public health experts. We anticipate that schools will not return to ‘normal’ but will instead likely continue to utilize some aspect of distance learning for part of our students’ program. In preparation for this, we are looking for input based on your experience with distance learning over the past several months. We will use your feedback and perspective to help guide our planning and direction for reopening schools in the fall, as well as help us prepare to support student mental health needs.​

All HDSB families, and students in Grade 4-12, are asked to provide input on their experience with distance learning by completing the below survey. The survey will be open from June 10 - 25. Take the survey now.
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HDSB Business​

Q: Will Board offices/administrative centres be open? (updated April 26)
No, Board offices (J.W. Singleton Education Centre and the New Street Education Centre) will be closed during the Ontario school closure.  Staff are accesible by email.

Q: Will the Welcome Centre be open during this time?
A: No, the Welcome Centre will re-open when schools re-open. To contact the Welcome Centre during the Ontario school closure, please email welcomecentre@hdsb.ca. ​

Q. Will Board of Trustee and SEAC meetings that take place in the evenings continue to be held?  (updated April 2) 
A: The HDSB will continue to hold Board of Trustee and SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) meetings during the Ontario school closure. Community members may listen in on these virtual meetings by following the instructions posted on the HDSB website. These meetings will be audio only. Refer to the HDSB calendar for upcoming meetings. ​

Q. Will vendors be able to deliver goods to schools and Board offices during the closure? (updated April 2)
A: The HDSB will not accept deliveries at school locations and Board offices  during the Ontario school closure.   

Invoices and payment - Please be advised that invoices should be forwarded electronically to ap@hdsb.ca. The HDSB will process payment of invoices when possible, but please expect delays in receiving payment. 

The HDSB will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to vendors regarding deliveries of goods . ​

Q. Will there be mail courier deliveries to schools during the school closure? 
A: Mail delivery will be suspended during the closure.​​

Q: Will the HDSB be sharing medical equipment supplies in schools with healthcare providers?
A: The HDSB has gathered medical supplies from schools which have been distributed to healthcare providers, coordinated by the Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Resources to ensure supplies are directed to where they are needed most. 

In total, we donated: 147,900 gloves, 400 masks, 125 aprons, 85 goggles, 56 robes, 10 sheet covers, 16 face shields. 

Q: What is the status of the new school construction and other construction projects in the HDSB? (updated May 5)
A: On May 1, 2020 the Ontario government announced that school construction projects may resume beginning the week of May 4, once health and safety guidelines are in place. This is good news as these construction projects provide new learning spaces and address pupil accommodation needs in HDSB schools.
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Graduating Grade 12 Students​​

The following are some of the most common questions we have received from Grade 12 students. If you have a question not on the FAQs, please email contact@hdsb.ca.

We encourage you to also view this letter to graduating Grade 12 students from Stuart Miller, Director of Education for the HDSB, along with this video message.

Q: How will Grade 12 students receive midterm marks? 
A: Grade 12 marks, and marks for Grade 12 students in courses other than Grade 12, were entered by teachers between April 21 and 24. Students will receive their mark directly from their teacher (by email or by phone call to the student’s home) as there are no midterm report cards this semester. Grade 12 students who have not received their midterm mark should contact their teacher directly. Marks were centrally uploaded to the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) and the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS) on April 30. 

Q: Can my final mark decrease as a result of work completed after April 6? (updated April 27)
A: 
Secondary
  • Final marks will be calculated based on work completed from the start of Semester 2 to March 13 inclusive.
  • Final marks CANNOT go down from what they were on March 13 (or at midterm in the case of Grade 12 courses). This inclused eLearning courses.
  • Final marks on June report cards will remain the same or, if a student demonstrates improvement after March 13, marks may go up.
  • Students are expected to continue to complete assigned work and be engaged in the learning, lessons and assignments. This is necessary for students to continue to improve their learning skills and to ensure they do not have gaps in knowledge when they return to school.

Q: Will there be a graduation ceremony? (updated June 16)
A: Year-end celebrations are important to all of us. Recognizing that large group gatherings are not a reality at this time due to public health guidelines, elementary and secondary schools will be holding year-end celebrations virtually. All schools will organize virtual graduations/commencement presentations in June. 

Schools may potentially have in-person celebrations at a later date when public health directives indicate it is safe to do so. Until then, we want to ensure the achievements of our students are celebrated now in a way that is safe for all families and staff in accordance with public health guidelines. These virtual celebrations do not prevent secondary schools from organizing their own event in the future when it is safe to do so. 

Q: Will graduating students be able to have a prom? (updated June 12)
A: With physical distancing regulations in place, the annual tradition of holding a prom for Grade 12 graduating students will not be possible at this time. In the past these events have been organized by the schools or by parent groups. Since it is not safe to hold school proms, the HDSB hosted a board-wide virtual Prom on Thursday, June 11 from 8 - 9:30 p.m. The Prom, organized by staff and students from numerous Halton high schools, featured a "Hoodies and High Heels" theme with performances by HDSB student bands and a DJ. Follow @HDSBVirtualProm on Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Q: Will secondary school exams be impacted?
A: The Ministry of Education will move forward to replace examination days with instructional time. Students in IB, AP, or Dual Credit with questions specific to final examinations in those programs, should connect with their school principal.

Q: I am graduating this year and have not completed my Community Involvement Hours, what should I do?
A: The Ministry has announced that for students graduating in June 2020, the requirement of 40 hours of community service is waived. Hours accumulated to date are not negated and still count towards awards and all secondary aged students are encouraged to find safe and appropriate ways to be of service to their communities (e.g., letter writing to seniors, yard help, etc.) Community involvement hours that have been completed will be reported on the report cards of graduating students. Any completed community hours can be shared with your school guidance counsellor by completing the Record of Community Involvement Hours form. 

Q: I am graduating this year and have not completed my Ontario Literacy Requirement (OSSLT or OLC), what should I do? What if I am in the OLC course right now?
A: The Ministry of Education has announced that for students who are graduating this year, the literacy graduation requirement will be waived. Students in an Ontario Literacy Course (OLC) should continue in this course as it counts as a credit towards your diploma. Students in OLC who are not graduating in June will be able to use the credit next year and will not have to write the OSSLT. 

Q: Will the requirements for Specialist High Schools Major (SHSM) be impacted and will I still be able to graduate with a SHSM certificate?
A: A process is in place to allow graduating students in the Specialist High Skills Major programs (SHSM) program who are unable to complete their SHSM requirements due to extenuating circumstances, including the impacts from COVID-19, to be supported through the override request process. 

Q: I am planning to take summer school to complete my final course to graduate. Is summer school running? (updated May 11)
A: Summer school registration is open from May 11 - June 30, 2020. Please visit the following webpage for more information: https://garyallan.ca/high-school-students/secondary-summer-school/. 

Q: Will university and college applications be impacted or adjusted as a result of the Ontario school closure?
A: The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Colleges and Universities are working closely with school boards. Teachers will enter your midterm marks between April 21- 24.  The HDSB will upload Grade 12 midterm marks to OUAC (Ontario Universities Application Centre) and OCAS (Ontario Colleges Application Centre) on April 30. School guidance departments will continue to support you with the application process and pathway planning. Please refer to the following websites for more information about university and college applications: ​​
  • Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC)
  • Ontario Universities
  • Ontario Colleges Application Centre (OCAS)​

Q: Will Grade 12 students be at risk of not graduating? (updated April 16)
A: Be assured that the Halton District School Board and the Ministry of Education are in alignment that no student will have their graduation compromised by COVID-19.  

We encourage you to read the letter to Ontario parents from Minister of Education Stephen Lecce here. In this letter, Minister Lecce indicates that no graduating student will have their ability to graduate impacted by the closure of Ontario schools.  

If you are unable to participate in distance learning because of factors associated with COVID-19, please reach out to a member of your school administration (P/VP) to ensure they are aware of your situation.

Q: How will students receive their diploma?
A: The Ministry of Education has indicated that diplomas will not be distributed to Boards until the fall. When we receive the diplomas from the Ministry of Education, we will distribute them to students either by mail or in-person if safe to do so according to public health guidelines at that time.


 

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