Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Elementary schools will have a PA Day on Friday, January 22 for assessment, evaluation and report card preparation. There will be no elementary remote or in-person classes on this day.

Students attend a designated school based on geographic and programming considerations. If you wish to have your child attend a school other than their designated school, you must complete a student transfer application.

The Ontario government has announced that schools in some regions of the province will be able to resume in-person learning next week. Ottawa was not included on this list. Elementary and secondary OCDSB students will continue with remote learning. In-person learning will be maintained for students in specialized program classes.

The OCDSB Virtual Night School Program for 2021 is now open for registration! This program is open to students in all school boards and adult learners. The key dates are highlighted below, including the schedule for 2021. More information, including how to register and a list of our course offerings, is available on our website.

The Ontario government announced today it has expanded the list of individuals eligible for emergency child care services during the remote learning period

The province has announced that remote learning for elementary students will continue for the next two weeks. In-person learning is scheduled to resume for both elementary and secondary students on January 25, 2021.

When planning to submit an Ontario College application, be sure to keep in mind these dates and deadlines, to ensure that it is submitted on time. Visit the Ontario Colleges website to learn more.

With remote learning becoming the new norm for many students, it is natural for parents to be concerned about their screen time. Dr. Michael Cheng, a child and family psychiatrist at CHEO, will be hosting a session on Screen Time During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Information for Parents and Caregivers.

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is hosting Welcome to High School Virtual Information Sessions to help familiarise parents/guardians and students with the various personalized learning experiences available at OCDSB High Schools.