To graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) students must:

  • Earn at least 30 credits*
  • Document at least 40 hours of community service
  • Complete the literacy requirement
  • Earn at least two of the 30 credits through online learning (Note: Parents/guardians may opt out of the online learning requirement if they feel it is in the student’s best interest)

*See below for specific details.

Some St. David students in Differentiated Programs work toward a Certificate of Accomplishment or a 14 credit Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC).

Students who entered grade 9 in Fall 2023 or earlier:

Students who entered grade 9 in Fall 2024 or later: