Adult High School Credit Information
Adult Credit program leading to your High School Diploma (OSSD)
Adult High School Credit Modules |
Dates |
Module A |
September 12 – November 14 |
Module B |
November 15 – January 31 |
Module C |
February 1 – April 14 |
Module D |
April 17 – June 16 |
Program |
Dates |
Open Learning Environment |
September 6 – June 29 |
Co-op Courses |
September 12 – June 29 |
Correspondence Courses |
September 6 – June 29 |
Registration Information
- If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. Click on "Create Account" to get started.
- If you have an account, enter your email address and password to login and begin a new registration form submission.
- Can't remember the password for your account? Click on "Forgot Password?" and follow the steps to access your account.
- Upload a copy of your Birth Certificate or Passport directly to the form. Note: driver's license, health card, phone/retail bill are not accepted.
- Upload a copy of your proof of immigration status for non-Canadian born students directly to the form.
- Additional Citizenship or other supporting documents, if applicable
- Please complete all required areas on the registration form. If there is any missing information, the form will prompt you to complete these before you can submit your form.
- Under Program Selection, be sure to select Adult Credit before proceeding to complete the rest of your registration information on the form.
- Under Grade, please select 12.
- When adding your Contacts, these are the people who the school will contact in the event of an emergency, you can add up to 2 Contacts.
Course Options
Dual Credit
St. Patrick is partnering again with Fanshawe College to offer Adult Dual Credits in the 2022-23 school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to earn both a high school credit as well as a College credit.
If you are registered at St. Patrick's, over 21 years of age, and within your last 4 credits to graduate, you are eligible for the Adult Dual Credit.
If you would like more details, please contact your St. Patrick Guidance counsellors:
Sean Pynaert - [email protected]
Tracey deRond - [email protected]
Teacher Led Learning
- This option is best for students who like to be with a teacher, Monday to Friday.
- Specific start dates: September 12, November 15, February 1, April 17
- Offered both part time/full time during the day
- Regular attendance is strongly encouraged.
- Lessons are posted online, in order for you to keep up with the work while at home. You can also shift to fully online correspondence class at a more relaxed pace (see below) if something happens that requires you to miss too many classes.
Teacher Assisted Guidance Courses
- Best for student needing Grade 9/10 compulsory credits or refreshing their core subject skills.
- This option is best for students who can work on their own but need some teaching assistance.
- Offered both part time/full time during the day (1 or 2 credits).
- Students can start the program anytime.
- Attendance is not mandatory; however, students who participate regularly are more likely to complete a course in a timely basis.
- Can accommodate students who work from home.
- Opportunity to work with other students virtually with similar experiences.
Grade 9 / 10 PLAR ( Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition)
Fast track through missing grade 9 and 10 compulsory credits by completing PLAR for mature student assessments. As part of this process, you are required to take one of the Grade 11/12 courses below (Workplace Level).
Continuous Entry - Teacher Assisted/Online Correspondence Learning
- These courses are ideal for students who work full-time or need specific courses to upgrade for College, or who want to complete their high school diploma at their own pace.
- This option is best for students who can work on their own but occasionally need teaching assistance.
- All content is online and teacher assistance is available one evening per week.
- Students can start the program anytime.
- Work at your own pace
- Teacher support available
- Work at your own pace
- Teacher support available
Self-Study - Online Correspondence Courses
- Work at your own pace
- Teacher support available
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)