OSSD Pathway Plan for TEHS.ID.IB Students

Executive Summary

Partnering with Rosedale Global High School significantly streamlines the process for our IB students to obtain an OSSD. Rosedale provides the Ontario curriculum, certified teachers, learning platform, and official credit-granting authority through their established partnership model. This reduces the administrative burden on our school while ensuring full compliance with Ontario Ministry of Education standards.

Phase 1: Foundation & Partnership Setup

1. Formalize Partnership with Rosedale

Action for School Administration: Execute a partnership agreement with Rosedale Global High School. Rosedale will act as the credit-granting institution and will provide:

Access to their OSSD curriculum (50+ credit courses) [Rosedale Curriculum]
Certified Ontario teachers to deliver and assess courses
A learning management system (LMS) for course delivery [Rosedale Platform]
Official OSSD transcripts and diploma management [OSSD Program]

2. Student Orientation & Pathway Planning

Action for Our Counselors & Teachers: Conduct an orientation session (led by Rosedale and our school counselors) to:

Explain the dual diploma pathway (IB + OSSD)
Identify students interested in the OSSD alternative
Create Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) that map IB courses to OSSD requirements [Rosedale IGP Program]

Phase 2: Curriculum Mapping & Course Delivery

OSSD Requirements Met Through Rosedale Partnership

OSSD Requirement	Rosedale's Solution	Implementation Details
Grade 9-10 Canadian Courses	Rosedale provides all required courses: • CHC2D Canadian History • CGC1W Canadian Geography • GLC2O Career Studies • CHV2O Civics	Delivered online via Rosedale's LMS. Students can complete these asynchronously or in a blended format with our school's support.
First-Language English (ENG3U/ENG4U)	Rosedale offers comprehensive ENG3U and ENG4U courses with Ontario-certified teachers.	Critical requirement: Students must complete both courses. Rosedale's ESL support can help bridge gaps.
Online Learning Credits	All Rosedale courses are delivered online, satisfying the 2-credit online learning requirement.	No additional action needed.
Other Compulsory Credits	Rosedale provides full course catalog (e.g., French, Arts, Business, Science) to fill any gaps.	Students can take these courses as electives if needed.

IB-to-OSSD Credit Equivalency (Formalized by Rosedale)

Our IB Course	Rosedale OSSD Equivalent	Notes
Mathematics Analysis & Approaches (HL/SL)	MHF4U Advanced Functions MCV4U Calculus & Vectors	Rosedale will assess IB syllabus to grant equivalency.
Biology (HL/SL)	SBI4U Biology	Direct equivalency likely.
Chemistry (HL/SL)	SCH4U Chemistry	Direct equivalency likely.
Physics (HL/SL)	SPH4U Physics	Direct equivalency likely.
Business & Management (HL/SL)	BOH4M Business Leadership	Rosedale can map to this or similar business course.
Economics (HL/SL)	CIA4U Analyzing Current Economic Issues	Rosedale can map to this or similar economics course.
Visual Arts (HL/SL)	AVI4M Visual Arts	Direct equivalency likely.
TOK/EE/CAS	IDC4U Interdisciplinary Studies or Additional Credits	Rosedale may grant up to 2-3 optional credits for these components.

Phase 3: Finalization & Graduation

1. OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test)

Rosedale's Role: Administers the OSSLT online for all students.
Student Action: Prepare for and pass the OSSLT. Rosedale provides preparation resources.

2. Community Involvement Hours

Rosedale's Role: Validates community hours based on our school's documentation.
Student Action: Document 40 hours of community service (can be from IB CAS activities).

3. Credit Accumulation & Transcript

Rosedale's Role:
- Maintains official OSSD student records.
- Issues an Ontario Student Transcript (OST) showing all earned credits.
- Confers the OSSD diploma once all requirements are met.
Student Action: Ensure all Rosedale courses are completed successfully.

Key Benefits of the Rosedale Partnership

Streamlined Credit Granting: Rosedale is an Ontario-inspected private school authorized to grant OSSD credits and diplomas.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Access to 50+ OSSD courses designed for international students.
Certified Ontario Teachers: All courses are taught and assessed by Ontario-certified educators.
Global Recognition: The OSSD is recognized by universities worldwide, especially in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.
Reduced Administrative Load: Rosedale handles transcript management, OSSLT administration, and diploma conferral.

Actions for Our School

Task	Responsible Party	Timeline
Finalize Partnership Agreement	School Administration & Rosedale	Immediately
Identify Target Students	Counselors & Teachers	By Start of IB Year 1
Conduct Student & Parent Orientation	Our School & Rosedale	Start of IB Year 1
Enroll Students in Rosedale Courses	Students & Rosedale	Ongoing, starting IB Year 1
Monitor Progress & Adjust IGPs	Counselors & Teachers	Each Semester
Document Community Hours	Students & CAS Coordinator	Ongoing
Prepare for OSSLT	Students & Rosedale	IB Year 2

Conclusion

By partnering with Rosedale Global High School, our IB students have a seamless and fully supported pathway to obtain the OSSD. This integration leverages the strengths of both programs—maintaining the rigor of the IB while providing a globally recognized alternative diploma. The key is early planning and clear communication with students about the requirements of both pathways.

Recommendation

Begin discussions with Rosedale immediately to establish the partnership and develop detailed implementation timelines for the next academic year.

For more details on Rosedale's partnership model, you can visit their Partnership page: https://rosedaleedu.com/partnership