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In normal circumstances, this time in the semester is when you would have received your midterm marks. With the closing of Ontario schools due to Covid-19 in March, the whole school year is a little thrown off as is the world. Despite all that is happening across the globe, it is still important to improve upon your skills during key cognitive development years. The habits and skills you form in secondary school will set you up for the next stage in life, such as post-secondary school or when you join the workforce.

With the ongoing concerns of Covid-19 and recent announcement that Ontario public schools are to remain closed after March break (March 16-April 6), we wanted to let our students know that we are still running classes. 

We’ve made this decision based on a number of factors, but primarily that our courses don’t require direct human contact, since our teachers are based remotely and our students learn remotely.

Online learning is not a new thing, but not many people have taken a course online. Sure, people have tried things like Rosetta Stone or Duolingo for learning languages, but those aren’t for grades and don’t really have anything at stake. What about other subjects that provide you a grade that goes towards a high school diploma, or even a university degree? Seems a bit scary, no?

Love it or hate it, writing an essay is simply a way of life in secondary school and in many courses in university and college. Not everyone is a naturally great writer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t develop those skills by writing more. After all, practice makes perfect, no?

Its second semester, do you know what your goals are yet?

It’s ok if you don’t know, but a positive strategy for ensuring you feel accomplished in what you are doing is to simply set goals. It’s important to set goals as it can help you build and grow as a student and a person and over time become the best you that you can.

Every January brings the start of a new year, and with a new year comes the same familiar question – what’s your new year resolution? For many, a new year means a new beginning – a change to some bad habits, starting some new good habits, or maybe just trying something you’ve never done before. With just a few days into 2020, Ontario eSecondary School wants to ask: have you made your new year’s resolution yet? Do you know what your friend’s resolutions are? 

If you’re a current Ontario secondary school student or international student looking to apply to an Ontario university for the September 2020 semester, you know the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) deadline is too real. With only a few days left, there’s definitely a need for some urgency if you haven’t gotten all your applications in yet.

For many, the holiday season brings time with family, friends and an opportunity to rest. But it also can bring stress and a lot of travel. Whether your scarfing down some favourite foods, watching your favourite holiday film or travelling to see as many family members as you can, it can be tough to keep your brain stimulated during the holiday season.

That’s why OES High School has compiled this list of easy and satisfying ways to keep your brain moving this holiday season.

Stress can creep up on you at any time in the year, but the upcoming holidays can be especially trying. Final assignments, school assemblies and holiday performances, not to mention getting the perfect gift for that special someone, the lead up to the holidays can be a lot!

Looking back at the past five years, life has really taken its course.

A lot has changed since high school. Only a few things stayed consistent and that would include who I am, my values and ambition.

My interests shifted year after year and so I would be lying if I said high school was not a difficult time.

Deciding your future at 18 is NOT easy

There’s no denying it, Ontario university applications can be an overwhelming process. Filling out applications, selecting the right programs, and dealing with the uncertainty of an acceptance is a lot to deal with especially when you have to worry about your schoolwork at the same time. I’ve been there. I know how stressful it can be. Don’t worry, it can be done. If you’ve made it this far, you can go much further!

January 15th, 2020  is the deadline for Ontario high school students to submit their completed application to the OUAC. If OES is not your home school (day school) the final grade for any credit you earn here will be sent to OUAC. Please manage your course work to ensure you meet the above mentioned deadline.

The summer’s here and you’re looking at summer school.

Maybe you want to get ahead. Or, maybe you have to upgrade a course to get into your first choice program or school this September.

You need flexibility.

Need to earn an Ontario high school credit this summer? We are here to help you reach your academic and personal goals. Many students enrol with us upgrade their marks, meet university or college admission requirements, retake failed courses, or work ahead for the following school year.

Summer is a busy time, that’s why you can register for OES courses anytime while studying anywhere at your own pace.

As you probably know, before you can graduate with your high school diploma (OSSD), one of the many requirements is that you can demonstrate competence in the provincial secondary school literacy requirement.

OLC4O is a grade 12 online open level course, offered exclusively to students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once.

Students in Ontario received news on March 15th about a number of proposed changes intending to “modernize” the education system in the next couple of years with mandatory e-learning for high school.

For most students in the Western Hemisphere, the month of September conjures up images of autumn leaves and a new school year. It’s a time of change and new adventures. So, the thought of starting a course in November might not just sound strange, but seem utterly wrong.

These days however, thanks to the Internet, you don’t have to start in September, or January, or any other month for that matter.

You can start ANY TIME!

Surprised that we’re saying that? After all, we’re a private online high school—don’t we want your business?!

Yes, of course we do!! But, only if it’s right for you.

Your success is what we’re all about here at Ontario eSecondary School (OES), so read on to learn more about online learning and, most importantly, to find out if it suits you and your learning goals.