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Important News
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
EQAO has announced that the OSSLT will only be offered to students participating in “in-person learning” this year. This means that VLC will not be able to offer students an opportunity to write the test this year. You will not be able to register to write it at another high school either. The OSSLT requirement has been waived for students graduating in the current academic year (2020/21).
March Break Postponed
The Minister of Education announced earlier today that the March Break holiday, scheduled to take place March 15 to 19 will be postponed until the week of April 12 to 16. This means the Virtual Learning Center students are expected to take part in learning activities during the week of March 15 to 19. Spring break will now take place the week of April 12 to 16. The decision was made in consultation with the Ontario chief medical officer of health, and public health officials to assist in slowing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
Semester 1 Report Card Update—February 10, 2021
Final report cards have been sent today to student’s VLC Gmail accounts as well as their parents/guardians’ emails if under 18 on Wednesday February 10th.
Renowned Program
The Virtual Learning Centre has been offering Ontario Secondary School students a wide range of flexible, and well-designed high school courses since 1997. It is a renowned program that is unlike any other eLearning initiative in Ontario.
The VLC offers students a full range of learning opportunities powered by the latest online technologies available.
We are committed to setting very high standards for distance learning and know that the student-teacher interaction is key to student success. For this reason, we encourage all of our students to attend web meetings, and to adhere to the course schedule and all due dates. This level of rigor builds a strong work ethic and forges a classroom and school community thereby preparing our students for post-secondary studies.
For more information please review the FAQ section on our website.
If you need further help feel free to drop us a line:
[email protected]
or call us at 705-328-2925 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:00 EST)
Remind Messages for Parents
Semester 1 Final Report Cards
Final report cards will be sent out to student’s VLC Gmail accounts as well as their parents/guardians’ emails if under 18 on February 8th.
Within the VLC some students may have two final report cards that will be sent in two separate emails. If all of your courses are not listed on the first report card you receive, please check for a second email.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email ([email protected]).
Semester 2 Start Up information February 2021
Login credentials for new and returning students will be activated when courses begin, starting February 3rd to February 5th. Please do not contact the office for your login credentials or to confirm the courses you have registered in. Students can login to their profiles at any time to review their course selection for Semester 2. Students will be emailed when their courses begin and the email will include their login credentials.
Registration is now closed for Semester 2
Registration for Semester 1– 2021- 2022 will open mid to late April. An announcement will be posted on the main website.
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Our Courses
All of our courses are taught by highly qualified Ontario teachers who understand how to blend the power of synchronous, streamed communication with the flexibility of static, anywhere-anytime course content. Students succeed in our program and our attrition rates (under 20%) demonstrate that our program works for most learners.
How are online courses taught?
When you register for an online course within the Virtual Learning Centre, you will be provided with login information such as a username and id. You will also receive an Internet address (URL) to your course. When you login for the first time, an introductory message from your teacher will greet you. This message will outline the course content and describe how the course will be delivered and what is required of you. Although all of the Virtual Learning Centre’s online courses look the same, your teacher is ultimately in charge of how the course will run.
Who teaches the online courses?
Certified teachers who are employed within the Trillium Lakelands District School Board deliver online course material for the Virtual Learning Centre. Each teacher receives training and support so that they are comfortable with the online approach to both teaching and learning.
Will I benefit from online courses?
In most cases, this form of course delivery works well. Obvious prerequisites include motivation, computer familiarity, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Remember, though, that although there is daily contact with others in the class, there may not be any face to face meetings. For students with some learning styles, taking online courses may not be an appropriate choice.
