The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities. By being involved in their communities and serving others, students can develop transferable skills and explore different sectors and potential career opportunities as well as deepening their understanding of their role in society.
Students are required to complete 40 hours of community involvement activities in order to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students working towards their OSSD should make sure they meet these graduation requirements in time for their graduating year.
Students can start accumulating their community involvement hours in the summer before entering Grade 9.
Students who are looking for community involvement opportunities should:
Students must submit a paper copy of their Community Involvement Activities Form to either the main office or the Guidance office.
Blank form are available for pick up in the guidance office. Alternatively, students can complete the form electronically, print it off, and then hand it into the guidance office or the main office.