30 Credits My Way: OSSLT
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Completion of the literacy requirement is an OSSD graduation requirement. All students write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in grade 10. This test is based on the literacy expectations up until the end of Grade 9. Students must achieve the provincial standard (Level 3) to be successful. If a student is unsuccessful on the OSSLT, they may retake the test in the following administration or enroll in the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC). Successful completion of the OSSLC meets the literacy requirement for graduation. Students who are not working towards an OSSD may be granted an exemption, and in certain circumstances, students may be deferred until a later administration of the test. Accommodations for each student with special needs will be consistent with assessment accommodations on their IEP.