June 07, 2024 - Final Evaluation Days and Exam Days for Secondary Students, 2024 Summer School: Registrations Closing on June 17, and more.
Hello Students,
It was superb to take part in the celebration of students who have completed the International Certificate Program (ICP) coordinated by the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network (OCENET) at 440 Albert Street on Thursday night... a terrific accomplishment tied to our District's 'Exit Outcomes', including 'global awareness'. Congratulations to the 138 students who achieved this impressive credential... the largest-ever cohort for the ICP to date!
As the school year wraps up, many students are heading into exams, summatives and assignments. This month's message from the Youth Action Committee on Mental Health provides helpful tips to tackle stress and thrive during the busy end-of-year season. You’ll also find information below on your final evaluation and exam days. Make the most of those final instructional days by attending school and talking to your teachers for guidance or sharing ideas on how you can demonstrate your learning. Best of luck as you prepare for final evaluations and exams.
Final Evaluation Days and Exam Days for Secondary Students
All secondary students complete a final evaluation as part of the consolidation of their learning in each course. The final evaluation may occur just before or during the Final Evaluation Days/Exam Days. The final evaluation for grade 9 and 10 students may include (but are not limited to) portfolio reviews, exit interviews, performance tasks, lab activities, and collaborative tasks. Grade 9 and 10 students will not have traditional exams. For grade 11 and 12 students, the final evaluation may consist of an exam, test, portfolio review, exit interview, performance task, lab activity, collaborative task, project, essay and more. Learn more.
2024 Summer School: Registrations Closing on June 17
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to earn a credit and enrich your learning experience. Continuing Education offers a variety of credit and non-credit programs. Students can register for one of the Summer School programs, including Reach Ahead Credit, eLearning, Co-operative Education, and more. The Summer School 2024 programs are offered both in-person and remotely (virtual). Please visit our OCDSB Summer School website for more information.
Indigenous Summer Learning
The OCDSB is offering an Indigenous Summer Learning opportunity for First Nation, Inuit and Métis students going into grades 9 to 12. From July 15th to August 2nd, students will be able to earn a secondary credit through cultural connection. The program offers Indigenous language learning, learning on the land, engaging field trips, and connections with Indigenous community partners. Learn more and register by June 28th.
Shifting from P Drive to Google Drive
Over the past ten years, students have been able to save files in two locations; in Google Drive and locally in the P drive on your computer at school. In an effort to streamline processes, reduce costs and reduce our security attack threat we will be eliminating the P drives and Google will be the primary storage drive. As of August 31, 2024, you will no longer be able to save in your P drive. All documents should be saved in Google. You will still be able to access your documents in the P drive until December 31, 2024. After that date, these drives will no longer be available. Here are some documents to help you. If you have any questions please speak to your teacher.
Getting Started with the Google Drive Desktop App
Moving Files from P: (and S:) Drive to G: Drive
Saving Files with the Google Desktop App (Video)
2024-2025 School Year Calendars
You can now view the 2024-2025 elementary and secondary PDF school year calendars on our website.
Reminders:
From the Boardroom:
Upcoming Board and Advisory Committee Meetings
June 10th, 7:00 p.m. - Committee of the Whole, Budget
June 12th, 7:00 p.m. - Committee of the Whole, Budget (if required)
June 13th, 7:00 p.m. - Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Agendas, locations, minutes, livestreams and recordings of meetings are available for public viewing using the Board and Advisory Committees' meeting calendar.
Calendars and Planning for Important Dates
Please consult the OCDSB’s Elementary and Secondary calendars for PA Days, holidays, exam dates, and more during the 2023-2024 school year. In addition, schools avoid scheduling activities like evaluations and field trips on certain religious/creed-based days of observance. Additional dates of significance can be found on the MultiFaith Calendar (located on our home page), Dates of Significance webpage, and on the Government of Canada, Ontario Government, and United Nations websites.
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Helpful Links
Thank you,
Pino Buffone
Director of Education