Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
- Can I start courses anytime?
- Can I take a course without having the prerequisite course?
- Can I take courses elsewhere while attending VLC?
- What happens if I have to withdraw?
- Where do I learn more?
- Who can take courses with the VLC?
- Are there courses available in the summer?
- Home School Synopsis
- Are there any fees?
- How do I know if my course selection/application was submitted properly?
- How do I apply?
- What if I only want to register for a single semester?
- What if I want to only have three courses in a semester?
- What is the appropriate age for students starting with the VLC?
- When can I register for courses?
- When will I know what courses will be in each semester?
- What is the Ontario Education Number (OEN) and where can I find it?
- What are the changes based on grade 9 destreaming?
- Letter of Intent to Homeschool: What is it? How do I get one?
- What documents do I need to register?
Credits/Diploma
- Does VLC offer Cooperative Education?
- Where do I learn more?
- Can I get credit for completing exams from the Royal Conservatory of Music?
- Do credits from other schools and programs count toward my diploma? (Equivalency)
- Do my online credits count toward my diploma?
- Do VLC credits have to count toward a diploma?
- How do I earn the health and physical education credit?
- What about French?
- What if I have taken courses outside of the Province of Ontario?
- What is Full Disclosure?
- How do I request a transcript/Credit Counseling/Status Sheet?
- What is our schools Mident/BSID Number?
Student Life
- Are online courses harder or easier than regular classroom courses?
- Do I have to attend any classes?
- Do I need additional course materials such as textbooks or special programs?
- How and when will I write my exams?
- How are online courses taught?
- Is there an attendance check?
- Need to travel or Taking a Vacation?
- Where do I learn more?
- Does the VLC offer clubs or extra – curricular activities for students?
Proctorio
- What is Proctorio?
- Do I have to use Proctorio?
- What information does Proctorio collect?
- Can Proctorio spy on me?
- Can Proctorio control my computer?
- Can I delete the extension after the exam?
- What if my computer is attached to the wall and can’t do a 360 scan?
- What if I can’t find a space at home to write my exam alone? (Busy home)
- Is someone watching me while I take my exam?
- How do I know that my privacy is protected?
- Will Proctorio ever obtain or give out my personal information?
- Who can view my exam recordings?
- Best Practices for final exams?
