Online Learning Graduation Requirement Opt-Out
In February 2022, the Ministry of Education implemented an online learning graduation 
requirement for all students starting secondary school in the 2020-21 school year (students currently in Grade 12 and below). This graduation requirement requires all students to earn two full credits through online learning.
As of Friday, January 19, all HWDSB families can opt-out of the online learning requirement. This can be done by completing the ‘eLearning Opt-Out for Families’ form available through Parent Portal.
There is no expiration date or deadline to submit the form. Once the form is completed and submitted with all the required information, you will receive a notification that your submission has been received. It is important to note that the form is a one-time submission. Should you need to change your decision, you will need to contact your secondary school.
Credits earned during COVID-19
If you were in Grade 9 and learning remotely when all schools were closed (from April 2021 to June 2021), you can count 1 of the high school credits you earned towards the 2 online learning credits you need to graduate.
Further details regarding the online learning graduation requirement and eLearning options can be found on the HWDSB website. If you have additional questions, please contact your secondary school.
Updated on Friday, January 24, 2025.