Ever wonder how student-athletes with a demanding sports schedule balance school commitments? The flexibility of an online school vs traditional school model can make all the difference. Ontario Virtual School (OVS) offers a self-paced learning platform that allows student-athletes to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements from anywhere, at any time, while continuing to pursue their athletic dreams. Here’s how OVS supports the unique needs of student-athletes.
Time, Travel and Training
Competitive athletes have busy schedules that require them to travel locally and globally, which can sometimes create barriers for achieving high school credits in a traditional setting. This is where self-paced online high school education comes in handy. With OVS, student-athletes can:
- Increase academic and athletic performance
- Reduce academic stress due to missed classes and assessments
- Acquire efficient time-management skills
Adaptable Course Options
OVS, offers the flexible schedule high school experience that is crucial for student-athletes. The platform is designed to adapt to their busy lifestyles, offering:
- Asynchronous course model that can be tailored around training schedules
- Students set their own time frames
- Year-round enrollment to accommodate busy competition seasons
Course Variety
As an online learning platform, OVS is not short of course options and opportunities for enrichment. The diverse course offerings provide student-athletes with the chance to enrich their education while meeting OSSD requirements. For example:
- Students can take HFA4U, Nutrition and Health and learn about nutrition while acquiring food preparation skills
- PSK4U, Grade 12 Kinesiology can teach students about human movement, muscles and injury prevention
- OVS has NCAA approved courses
- All courses meet the standards of the Ontario Ministry of Education
Support
At OVS, there is no shortage of support, as students have access to:
- Teacher communication through email and messaging platforms
- Access to guidance counsellors and support staff
- Ability to accelerate or slow down course pace
“As a teacher who works at a sports school during the day, I have several students who take courses online through OVS to accommodate their training schedules. This allows them to fulfill their OSSD requirements on time and pursue their dream of sport.”
– Ms. Yousaf
OVS can Empower Student-Athletes to Succeed
Whether you’re training locally or competing internationally, OVS can help you stay on track toward graduation. Learn more about how our courses can support your goals—contact us today to get started!