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Go to child profileThe OOS is a student centred, teacher paced, asynchronous learning environment that caters to senior students in the college and university pathways. Our teachers are OCT certified, currently practicing educators, who have a passion for empowering students to take ownership of their learning, using an inquiry based approach. Along with the skills from the curriculum, we emphasize the development of 21st century competencies, because we believe that this is the best way to prepare students for future success.
What learning looks like now: Covid-19 has not materially changed anything about TheOOS, because we are a FULLY Online school. Indeed, online learning through fully online schools, like TheOOS, is the only way to guarantee that your credit will not be interrupted, during these unprecedented and unpredictable times
The courses are taught by skilled, accredited instructors, and while asynchronous, the interface is two-way, with students free to approach their instructors via online messaging. The flexibility of learning online is a draw, though the breadth of course offerings is as well. The interface is proprietary, easy to use, and the ideal student is one looking to build the skills necessary to thrive in post-secondary study.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
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Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Students remain in a regular classroom for the whole day; the teacher receives special training in accommodating special needs and/or learning disabled students.
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade Gr. 12, TheOOS students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.
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TheOOS | 160 mins | 160 mins |
Site Average | 98 mins | 107 mins |
This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 11 to Gr. 12 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 11 to Gr. 12 |
Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 11 to Gr. 12 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 11 to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 11 to Gr. 12 |
Ontario Online Schools Network does not offer any competitive or recreational sports.
Ontario Online Schools Networkdoes not offer any clubs or extracurricular programs.
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eSchool | $550 / course |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | eSchool | $50 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 11 to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 25% |
Average aid package size | $350 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 25% |
Total aid available | $20,000 |
Students need to communicate their financial situation to the school before registering for courses. A team made up of teachers, school administration, board members, and a representative of the alumni association will decide who to give financial aid to.
The OOS Social Justice Scholarships are awarded to students who
All students enrolled in Social Justice (HSE4M) are automatically eligible for The OOS Social Justice Scholarship.
All students who satisfactorily meet the eligibility requirements will receive the scholarship.
For more details, visit:https://ontarioonlineschools.ca/for-students/The OOS Media Studies Scholarships are awarded to students who
All students enrolled in Media Studies (EMS3O) are automatically eligible for The OOS Media Studies Scholarship.
All students who satisfactorily meet the eligibility requirements will receive the scholarship.
For more details, visit:https://ontarioonlineschools.ca/for-students/Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 11 to Gr. 12 | Coed | eSchool | 500 |
Total enrolment | 500 |
Average class size | 1 to 15 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 10% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 10 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | N/A | |
SSAT | N/A | |
SSAT (out of province) | N/A | |
Entrance Exam(s) | N/A | |
Entrance Essay | N/A |
Application fee: $0
Registration fee: $0
Deposit:
$550
Typically, students join us for one or two courses at a time. Our automated registration process allows up to forgo extra fees.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | 11 | 12 |
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ESchool Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 200 - 250 (80%) | 200 - 250 (80%) |
Average graduating class size | 500 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | 99% |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | 1% |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | N/A |
Ontario Online Schools Network Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
This information is not currently available.Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships | N/A |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
What TheOOS says:
Welcome, and Thank You for considering Ontario Online Schools (OOS) for your student’s education.
In an ideal world, all students would be able to get a complete, multifaceted education at their local neighborhood school. As educators and parents, we would love nothing more than to have this be our reality. But it is not our reality. Changes in the education system here in Ontario mean that finding ideal schools able to offer everything a student might need, are now the exception, rather than the rule. More and more, students have to look beyond their local school, to find what they need. This is especially true when it comes to the elective courses that so often make school worthwhile. Ontario Online Schools was built to provide opportunities for students to supplement the education they can get at their local school.
We know that e-learning is not for everyone, but we believe that we have created an online learning environment that is suited to a wider range of students than the traditional e-learning platforms.
The Ontario Online Schools are unique because every course was developed using the most up-to-date Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum documents, and then modified by educators with experience as teacher AND students in traditional, blended AND online learning environments. Throughout this process, students with different learning preferences, and pathways were consulted about changes that could be made, in order to make the learning environment and course content relevant and engaging for today’s learners.
This student centered approach means that we have created a school where the courses are engaging for students, and students are learning with people who know firsthand, the potential pitfalls of e-learning.
E-learning does have many benefits, including:
– Preparing students for the independent learning environments of university, college, or the modern workplace
– Helping students develop the self-regulation, time management, and organizational skills necessary for all post-secondary paths
– Providing students with the opportunity to take courses that are either not offered at their school, or that they would like to take for timetabling purposes
– Allowing students to learn at their own pace (if they opt to take asynchronous, student directed courses), and complete courses on timelines that are better suited to their individual needs.
What is involved?
Course Material
The courses are all made up of units, each containing a set of lessons and assignments. At the end of the course, students will complete a culminating project. All materials presented in the course meet the Ministry of Education’s curriculum expectations, and all lessons, units, and assignments are linked to overall and specific ministry expectations.
Every effort has been made to have all the materials students need to successfully complete their course on the Online Learning Platform (OLP), but occasionally, students may be asked to have access to other texts that cannot be posted on the OLP. In these instances, we have tried to ensure that these extras are readily accessible through their local school, the Ontario InterLibrary Exchange, or the Ontario School Book Exchange.
Time
Each course is designed to require 110 hours of online and off line work. Regardless of whether students choose to go the synchronous (the teacher sets the pace of learning for a cohort that starts and ends together) or asynchoronous (the student sets their own pace, covers the material independently, and submits their assignment when they are complete), students have some flexibility with scheduling the time they spend on- and off-line. Generally, the lead-learner will set due dates for assessments. The student is responsible to meet those deadlines, unless arrangements have been made with the teacher beforehand.
Regular attendance in the course (weekly work) makes the difference between success and failure. We suggest a time commitment of 6 to 9 hours a week, which means that most synchronous courses should take between 12 to 18 weeks to complete; while an asynchronous course can cab completed in as less than 3 weeks! (although we would strongly advise against this, since that
Parental Role
As with traditional schooling, parental/guardian involvement is essential for student success. Parents ad guardians of students at the Ontario Online Schools can expect the same levels of interactions with their student’s teacher as they would at a traditional school. All of our educators are reachable by telephone, email, and in most cases, in person.
Thank you for considering TheOOS for your student's online learning needs.
Daniel Maveneka M.Ed
Director / Principal
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