Whether you are searching for a course not offered at your school or want to give up the traditional classroom setting to work with a more flexible schedule, e-Learning is worth a closer look. Here is what e-Learning has to offer you: ​

• Earn the same secondary school credits in a different manner
• Develop 21st century e-Learning skills
• Learn at flexible times and places
• Access courses that may not be offered in your secondary school
• Continue to earn secondary school credits even if you are physically absent from your school for extended periods of time

Learn more.

REGISTRATION

Students

• High School Students: To register, meet with your school’s guidance counsellor
• Adult Learners: To register, contact your school board’s continuing education department (ex. HWDSB Continuing Education, HDSB Continuing Education, …)
  • Login through e-Learning Student Login (D2L)

POPULAR RESOURCES

TVO ILC is Ontario’s largest online high school, offering flexible, affordable online high school courses and providing students in Ontario and around the world with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma online.

e-Learning Ontario is one of the projects of the Ministry of Education to help students succeed in school. It gives students more choices to customize their education based on their strengths, needs and interests.

Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. They offer practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.

PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS

Blyth Academy has over 160 Ontario high school courses available for Grades 9 – 12. They are an example of a company that offers e-Learning courses for a fee and can be combined with international excursions in the summer months.

*Please note that Private Institutions offer eLearning courses but they charge a tuition fee.

TIPS FOR ONLINE LEARNING

• Set a schedule. Wake up at the same time and work within a set time. Plan when you’ll work on different classes, and schedule when you’ll have lunch and snack breaks.
• Work in a room where you feel you’ll be most productive. Whether that’s in your room at a desk, at the kitchen table, etc.
• Check in with your friends and hold each other accountable. Set goals with each other and tell each other when you plan to complete assignments. You can even work together over video call!
• Turn your phone on do not disturb. Prevent as many distractions as you can while you work!
• If you need help/support, ask your teacher for a one-on-one call. Don’t be afraid to ask for some extra help, especially if online learning is an adjustment for you!

Moving from elementary school to high school both an exciting and stressful time. Being prepared and informed can help make this change as smooth as possible. The guide below provides some useful information that can help elementary students and families prepare for the transition to high school.

HWCDSB 2023/2024 Calendar

HWDSB 2023/2024 Calendar

Cooperative education extends learning beyond the classroom and allows high school students to earn credits while completing a work placement.  Students gain valuable hands-on experience and are able to explore the world of work through a variety of career options available to them. It is an excellent opportunity to clarify career goals, develop skills desired by employers, and enhance your résumé/portfolio. 

• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a specialized program within co-operative education. It is a school-to-work program where students can become registered apprentices and work towards becoming certified in a skilled trade, while completing their secondary school diplomas. Contact your co-op teacher or guidance counsellor for more information.

Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) program allows students to focus on a particular career sector and complete specialized training/certifications important to careers in that sector. High schools vary in the focus of their SHSM programs. Contact your guidance counsellor to see what your high school has to offer.

• SHSM with the HWCDSB
• SHSM with the HWDSB

NYA WEH is dedicated to the progressive development of Hamilton’s Aboriginal community through educational success. NYA WEH is responsible for providing a culturally-based educational and personal support program for Aboriginal youth in the Hamilton’s Secondary School System.

• NIWASA KENDAASWIN TEG
• Youth Programs

Summer School has evolved into a variety of learning opportunities that occur over the summer months. The educational programming has expanded beyond the traditional courses for credits. There are now many different options to keep students’ brains engaged and growing.

SUMMER CREDIT PROGRAMS

Summer School On-Line (July)

• A variety of high school course available to students in grade 9-12
  • HWDSB Summer School On-Line
  • HWDSB Summer School

Summer Reach Ahead (July)

• Grade 8 students transitioning to High School can complete their compulsory Civics (half credit) course and/or their compulsory Careers (half credit) course on-line
  • HWDSB Reach Ahead Programs

SUMMER NON-CREDIT PROGRAMS

Grade 9 Orientation Program (August)

• Grade 8 students can participate in an orientation program at the HWDSB Secondary School they’ll attend in the fall
  • HWDSB Grade 9 Orientation Program

Summer SKILL BUILDER Program (July/August)

• Students in grades 6-12 can participate in a variety of 1-week literacy/math skill builder sessions
  • HWDSB Summer Skill Builder Programs

Summer ESL Literacy Program (July)

• ESL Students in grades 6-12 can participate in a 4-week literacy skills strengthen program
  • HWDSB ESL Literacy Program

In schools, the goal of System Alternative Education Programs is to re-engage students in meaningful learning by helping each of them realize that they are worthy, capable and valued. With this goal in mind, staff works with students so that they:

• Have an improved sense of well-being and positive connection
• Develop a focused and positive sense of direction
• Establish a plan that will see them engage in their education in a way that will eventually lead to the successful completion of secondary school.
• Build on their learning experiences and become contributing members of our community.

System Alternative Education Programs have been developed to help students who need an alternative (location, structure, time, function, organization, program delivery) to the traditional classroom environment.

Once the home school has worked with the student through a series of progressive interventions and supports, a student is typically referred for enrolment into System Alternative Education.

The Gateway Program is the HWDSB program for students who have been suspended for 6 to 20 days or have been expelled. Students can continue their education through homework completion and independent study. Students attend class for 3-5 hour sessions, 5 days a week.

Youth Opportunities Unleashed (Y.O.U.) is for students who have dropped out of high school and would like help either earning credits to get their diploma, or finding employment.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS