There are many reasons students may enroll in summer school courses. Maybe they want to get ahead on next year’s course load by taking a compulsory course early, like Grade 12 English (ENG4U), or they want to upgrade their marks in a difficult course they already finished, like Grade 11 Biology (SBI3U). They may just want to prepare themselves for the upcoming year as they transition from Junior High to High School.
Summer has arrived! As the school year comes to a close, many students are working diligently to write exams, wrap up final projects, and complete their requirements for next year.
Whether you’re a senior student moving on to a university or an 8th Grade student getting ready to start high school, and everyone in between, OVS has a lot of information and opportunities to offer!
One of the advantages of virtual learning is that students can have control of their education. But that also means that students have an added responsibility to be fair, be honest, and take command of their learning by doing the work themselves. Some students may try to take the easy way through school, which involves copying, plagiarizing, and cheating; and while it may make things easier in the short term, it certainly makes things more challenging in the long run.
Are you a student looking for more control over your education? Are you busy with sports, a job, or hoping to graduate early? Consider earning your OSSD credits through an accredited self- paced online high school—Ontario Virtual School (OVS).
A traditional school schedule doesn’t work for everyone. Online high school offers the flexibility to start anytime and learn at your own pace, while still meeting OSSD requirements.
In this episode, podcast host and Ontario Virtual School teacher, Alicia Cuzner, will discuss strategies that students who are graduating from high school can use when entering post secondary schools. Joining her this episode is Professor Jennifer Davis, from Queen’s University. Since 2010, Dr. Davis has been a Professor with the Faculty of Education and …
It happens every year. Students find themselves finally on track to complete high school, maybe they’ve even already gained acceptance to a university, but then they find themselves worrying about how to be prepared for university. How does one actually prepare for attending a university? How do I know if I’m ready?
It’s perfectly normal to not feel ready for university, but that doesn’t mean you have to stress yourself out over it! To help you prepare for university, Ontario Virtual School has created an easy to follow checklist.
