Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Virtual Reach Ahead Credit Program (Grade 9-12) 

Registration: April 6 - June 24, 2021
*Parents of Grade 8 students will receive information about registering their child/children on the week of April 19, 2021.
Program duration: June 30 - July 23, 2021 (no classes on July 1)

Daily Schedule (Tentative):
Class Times:  8:30am to 3:30pm

The Virtual Reach Ahead Credit Program provides an opportunity for students to supplement and enrich their High School Education by acquiring one credit. Students who have already successfully completed a course but want to upgrade their mark are eligible to repeat a course in the Virtual Credit Program. Students may only enroll in one Summer School course of any kind (i.e., one Virtual Reach Ahead course or one eLearning course). 

Students will participate in both synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout the school day.  Students will need access to a device and reliable internet throughout the day. Students who require a device will need to make arrangements with their home school.

IMPORTANT:  Students are required to attend the full summer school session (110 hours) to meet curriculum expectations outlined by the Ministry of Education. Attendance is mandatory in synchronous and asynchronous learning in order to successfully complete the program and earn the credit. Vacations and holidays should not be taken for the duration of the course.

Courses offered: 

Information is subject to change without notice and programs will run subject to sufficient enrollment 

How to Register:

Registration Dates:  April 6 – June 24, 2021

OCDSB Students: 

• Grade 9-12 students: Contact your guidance counsellor and/or visit your school’s website regarding the registration process. 
• Grade 8 students: Registration information will be provided by the home school.

All Other Students (Non-OCDSB and Adult Learners):
Please complete the following form to request to register: OCDSB 2021 Summer School: Request for Registration Form (we recommend that non-OCDSB students register prior to June 22, 2021 to allow sufficient time for the issue of OCDSB student email accounts).  

Registration documents: All non-OCDSB students and adult learners will be required to provide the following documents to the Continuing Education department:

• Proof of successful completion of the prerequisite course. You will be required to upload a file or a picture of your supporting document(s). (ex: Transcript, Credit Counselling Summary, Credit Status Sheet, Final Report Card(s) or International Education document(s) 
• Proof of Status in Canada. You will be required to upload a file or a picture of your supporting document(s).  (Ex: Birth certificate, Passport, PR card, Immigration documentation, etc)
• Proof of Residence in Ontario.  You will be required to upload a file or a picture of your supporting document(s).  (Ex: Rental/Lease/Purchase of Sale agreement, current property tax statement, current utility bill (Hydro, Gas, phone, Internet provider), Home insurance policy, Car insurance policy, Bank statement, etc. Note: We are unable to accept a Driver’s Licence as proof of Ontario Residence).

Student fees are required for:

• International students (must be living in Ontario in order to participate in this program)
• Students residing outside of Ontario at the time of registration.

The fee for a Summer School credit is $500.00 + 3% administration fee payable online by Visa or Mastercard. Payment information will be provided upon receipt of the registration.

Continuing Education Office Hours (by appointment only):

Please email contedcredit@ocdsb.ca or call 613-239-2620 to schedule an appointment with an

Education Advisor. No drop-ins are allowed during this time for safety reasons.  

Please note: Some registration appointments may be conducted virtually.