Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Credit Opportunity for African, Black, and Caribbean Students

Registration closes on November 13, 2023

Program duration: Wednesday evenings from November 15, 2023, to May 29, 2024 (25 evenings - Additional evenings and some school days may be required as we draw closer to the Forum date.)

Class Times:  5:30 pm - 9:21 pm

Location: Woodroffe High School - 2410 Georgina Dr, Ottawa, ON K2B 7M8

*Students will be required to attend regularly in order to benefit from learning with community partners and meet curriculum expectations outlined by the Ministry of Education. 

About this program:

The OCDSB Continuing Education department, in partnership with the Sankofa Centre of Excellence, will be offering a reach ahead credit opportunity for African, Black and Caribbean students. Eligible students will have the opportunity to supplement and enrich their high school education by acquiring one credit while preparing and planning for the seventh Annual Black Youth Forum.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in field trips and hands-on activities while developing or enhancing their research, problem solving or critical analysis skills.

Whenever possible, courses will integrate community partners to ensure the interconnectedness of the various subject areas. Students will therefore have presentations from various community partners such as CBC, Ontario Black History Society, Hard Conversations, Jaku Kondit, Ottawa Black Educators’ Network (OBEN), Heads of Missions from various countries, University of Ottawa, Carleton University, York University, Algonquin College and the Ottawa Writers’ Festival.

Course Options:

IDC3O (Interdisciplinary Studies, Grade 11, Open)
IDC4O (Interdisciplinary Studies, Grade 12, Open)
IDC4U (Interdisciplinary Studies, Grade 12, University)

*Please note: Courses are subject to change or cancellation.

Descriptions of the courses: BYF course codes. 

Please note that if students have already taken these courses, they can also sign up to receive volunteer hours. 

Eligibility:

• IDC3O: African, Black, and Caribbean students in Grades 10-12.
• IDC4O: African, Black, and Caribbean students in Grades 11 or 12.
• IDC4U: African, Black, and Caribbean HS students in Grade 11 or 12, who have completed any university or university/college preparation course.

How to Register:

OCDSB Student Registration: Please register by completing this form: 2023-2024 OCDSB Black Youth Forum - Student Registration Form

Student Fees:

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.