UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Programs in the UCDSB

The Upper Canada District School Board offers a variety of unique programs and learning opportunities for student of all ages.

• Co-operative Education - provides Grade 11 and 12 students with the opportunity to earn High School credits through an unpaid work placement.
  
  
• Dual Credit – high school students to take college or apprenticeship course that counts towards both their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
  
  
• E-learning – high school students can enroll in online classes not offered at their school, as way to customize their education based on their strengths, needs and interests.
  
  
• English as a Second Language - a program intended to support English Language Learners (ELLs) as they learn English while simultaneously meeting curriculum expectations.
  
  
• French Programming – Students can take either core French or French Immersion within the UCDSB.
  
  
• Indigenous Studies – Learn more about how the UCDSB incorporates indigenous studies throughout the curriculum.
  
  
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program – an opportunity for students to begin working on an apprenticeship in a skilled trade while still in high school.
  
  
• Specialist High Skills Major – students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
  
  
•  Experiential Learning – Students are given tasks that allow them to demonstrate their learning, demonstrate explicit thinking, and encourage discussion and deeper learning.
  
  
• International Education – The UCDSB welcomes hundreds of students from across the globe to our classrooms each school year.
  
  
• Summer Learning Options – There are a variety of summer learning options for students who want to gain credits, improve there marks, or reach ahead over the summer.