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| Eligibility |
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Access to the Learn@Home program is available to students at the discretion of the DCE guidance team. To determine if you are eligible for the program instead of our digital eLearning Program, please connect with a guidance councilor by completing an 'advice request' for eLearning on our registration form. (Select "eLearning" and choose the 'Learn@Home Inquiry' course option. Next, fill in your contact information and select Request Advice.)
Learn@Home students must;
- be a resident of Ontario,
- be a Canadian citizen or Landed Immigrant (Note: some exceptions apply for those on work or study permits),
- not be attending a publicly funded secondary school,
- 21 years of age or older,
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- are between 18 and 21 years of age and hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma,
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- are between 18 and 21 years of age and seeking “University” level correspondence courses,
Students between 18 and 21 years of age who do not meet the above requirements must first seek permission from Durham Alternative Secondary School (905-579-1990) prior to registering with Learn@Home).
Exceptions:
Part-time secondary students between 18 and 21 years of age may be eligible with home school approval in writing.
Full-time Durham District School Board students with exceptional circumstances may be eligible. Students must visit their home school guidance or talk to the home school administration and obtain approval prior to making a registration appointment.
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| e-Submission of Assignments |
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Thank you for choosing Learn@Home e-submission. Now you can submit your lessons without having to leave the comfort of your home. Note: e-submission is open to ALL students – not just those registered for e-delivery.
| Eligibility Requirements for e-Submission of Assignments |
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Please make sure you meet the following requirements prior to submitting lessons:
- Lessons should be produced in either Microsoft© Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Word Pad. Hand written lessons can be accepted provided that the images are clear and legible. Unreadable documents will be returned UNMARKED.
- Scans, pictures and .pdfs are acceptable during the school closures only.
- No links to Sky Drive, Cloud or other virtual formats.
- Documents are virus free.
- Lessons are complete – all key questions for the lesson(s) are included in the electronic submission (if you can’t include everything – you must submit the entire lesson(s) in person at the L@H office). Incomplete lessons will receive zero on the missing questions and these cannot be resubmitted at a later date.
- You have attached a completed cover sheet (please include your name, email, course code and lesson numbers on the coversheet).
- Your email includes the attached lessons and cover sheet
- The subject line of your email includes your full name, course code and lesson number(s) submitted.
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| Instructions on How To e-Submit Lessons |
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Step 1:
- Download one of the following LESSON COVER SHEETS and fill in the required information. Save the completed coversheet to your computer.
- Microsoft Word Format
- Microsoft WordPad Format
Step 2
- Click the following link: Submit Lessons by Email:
- This will open an email message.
- Fill in the subject line – including your full name, course code and the lesson numbers that you are submitting
- Attach the completed coversheet – this should be a separate document
- Attach your lesson(s) documents
Step 3
- Send the email (make sure you save a copy). Please ensure that you are not transmitting any computer viruses with your submission. By clicking the submit button, you are confirming that you have taken the appropriate steps to ensure that your documents are virus free.
- Reminder: You must submit COMPLETE LESSONS, not partial lessons. If you are unable to submit the complete lesson electronically, then submit the complete lesson on paper at our office.
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| What Happens After I Submit a Lesson? |
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All e-submissions will be acknowledged within 1 – 2 business days indicating that they have been “Sent to Marker’ – if you do not receive a confirmation, please resubmit. E-Submission will not be processed during statutory or school holidays.
Upon receipt, we will forward your submitted lessons to a marker for evaluation. Upon return from the marker, we will forward the evaluated lessons to you via email. Please allow 3 weeks for processing.
If you are unable to submit lessons through the link above, please use LAH.Submissions@ddsb.ca.
Remember:
- e-Submission is for transmitting materials for evaluation only. This is not for course help or appointment booking (click here to access our Appointment Booking page).
- Exams must still be written at one of our Learn @ Home locations.
- The coversheet document is completed and submitted as a separate file.
- Each lesson should be one file/document where possible. Please do not create a separate file for each question. Each lesson should contain all the key questions for submission. Partial lessons cannot be resubmitted for marking.
- IMPORTANT – save a copy of your work before you send it.
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| Fees |
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Refundable Security Deposit - $100.00 CAD per course
(materials must be returned in good/usable condition – students cannot write in books unless instructed)
Some materials are available by e-Delivery (books in an electronic format accessible on the Internet). The security deposit can be waived if the e-Delivery option is chosen and no other materials are required for the course.
Payments:
Major credit cards, cash or Interact. Cheques are not accepted. (Rates are subject to change without notice)
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| Frequently Asked Questions - Completing the Courses/Lessons |
| Can I write my exam at home or on-line? |
| Most grade 11/12 courses have summatives that you can do at any location you wish. You need to book your summative by emailing LAH.Inquiry@ddsb.ca, Summative design is based on the course you are taking. Instructions regarding type and duration will be given at the time of booking. |
| Do I have to do the Support questions? |
| Support questions are for practice only and will not be marked. It is suggested that you do these questions, as exams may include material from these questions. In most cases, the answers to the support questions can be found at the end of the unit or booklet. |
| Do I have to do the Unit Key questions? |
| Unit Key questions are for practice only. Not all courses have unit key questions and they are not for evaluation. |
| How do I submit my lessons by email? |
| For instructions on e-Submission refer to your information sheet or the e-Submission information tab on this website page. |
| I am not comfortable with the e-Delivery – how can I get a book? |
| You may switch to a paper booklet at any time. Just visit one of our offices and bring the $100 refundable deposit – we will switch you to traditional delivery. |
| I am not registered in e-Delivery – can I still submit my lessons by email? |
| e-Submission or submitting lessons via email is open to all Learn@Home students. Refer to your information sheet or the instruction page on our website for details on e-Submission. |
| I have lost my instruction sheet – where can I get another one? |
| You may obtain one from our office or click here to download a copy. |
| I require some accommodations or modifications for my learning – how would I access these in Learn@Home? |
| If you have special needs for learning, please submit documentation to our office for review by the department head. This documentation may be an IEP from high school, a psych-ed assessment or other medical documentation that details what accommodations/modifications may be needed. If you wish us to discuss details with anyone other than yourself, we must have written consent from you prior to contact. |
| I would like to change my course – what do I do? |
| All course changes require return of previous materials, a request for withdraw and a new registration. Please contact our office at 905.440.4500 or email LAH.Inquiry@ddsb.ca for further instructions. |
| My one (1) Year is almost up and I am not finished the course – what do I do? |
| On Feb 21, 2023 we changed the maximum amount of time that you had to complete the course to one (1) year. If you have not completed the course within a year, you will be withdrawn and where applicable – full disclosure will apply. If you wish to re-register, you will need to resubmit all lessons. There are no extensions to the one (1) year time period. |
| One of the websites listed in the course doesn’t work anymore – what do I do? |
| Although we attempt to keep current, sometimes websites are changed or cancelled. If you experience a ‘dead link’, use a reliable search engine to find similar content. Explain in your lesson submission that you used a different link and make sure you give the web address to the marker (so they can look at what you used). Also, please email us at LAH.Inquiry@ddsb.ca and let us know about the dead link. |
| The information in the front of the booklet says that I only have one exam – is that true? |
| Most grade 11/12 course have a summative at the end of the course – not an exam. Please email LAH.Inquiry@ddsb.ca or refer to the Information Sheet for clarification. |
| What do I do if I have questions about the course? |
| If you are having difficulties with the course and require teacher assistance, please attend our FREE teacher assistance session on Wednesday evenings at EA Lovell. This free service is available on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis. The teacher specializes in math and science, hoever, can support general questions in other disciplines. This is the only teacher access for help at this time. Please check your information sheet for hours and dates of availability. |
| What is an e-journal? |
| We do not use e-journals. Some of our courses are purchased from another company that uses e-journals when they deliver the course. For our purposes, an e-journal is your own paper. |
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| Frequently Asked Questions - General Program Questions |
| Are these courses the same as high school credit courses? |
| All credit courses offered by Learn@Home and Durham Continuing Education meet the curriculum expectations of the Ontario Ministry of Education and are the same credit expectations used by publically funded and accredited high schools in Ontario. |
| Can these courses be used for entry into college or university? |
| Yes – Learn@Home courses are the same as any other Ontario high school credit and do meet the eligibility requirements for college and university programs. |
| Do colleges and universities recognize these courses as the same as courses taken in a regular high school? |
| Yes – these are Ontario high school credits with the same expectations and curriculum of any other Ontario high school credit. |
| Do I have to do prerequisite courses or can I jump right to the grade 12 University courses that I need for University entrance? |
| As an adult student, prerequisites are recommendations and not requirements. However, we seriously caution students from skipping the prerequisite courses as the lower level courses will assist you in mastering skills needed for successful completion of the senior University level courses. |
| I have been out of school for many years – how do I get my transcript? |
| Generally you can obtain your transcript from the last secondary school that you attended – schools are required to keep records for 55 years. Most schools will take the request over the phone. In some cases such as the Toronto District School Board, records are kept in a central repository and must be obtained from that central location. Check with your last school first. |
| I have never attended school in Ontario – can I still get an Ontario diploma? |
| Yes – you can get an Ontario diploma. Some of your education from another province or country may also be recognized for credit towards an Ontario diploma. Each situation is different so book an appointment with one of our guidance counsellors to get started. |
| I left school many years ago – can I still get a diploma? |
| Yes. Even if you never attended high school you can still obtain your diploma. Book an appointment with our guidance counsellor to get started right away. |
| What courses do I need to graduate? |
| Although each individual situation is different, adult students will require 30 credits and compulsory credits that include English, Math or other, and a Science or Technology at the grade 11 and 12 level. Start by completing the "Request to Register" form to explore your options (all programs are shown so be sure to scroll down to the Learn@Home section). |
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| Frequently Asked Questions - Marks/Withdrawals/Fees |
| Can I mail in my lessons by Canada Post? |
| Unfortunately we do not accept lessons via Canada Post. Lessons must be dropped off in person to one of our offices or submitted by email. |
| Can I send someone else to pick up my lessons and marks? |
| You may have someone else pick up your lessons and marks provided you complete a “Consent to Release Confidential Information” Form in our office. This must be on file prior to an alternate picking up any materials. The designated person will be required to show ID as well when picking up items. |
| How can I get my marks and lessons back? |
| Marks and lessons may be picked up in our main office. If you wish these to be sent to one of our other offices for pick-up, please call or email us at least two days prior to your desired date of visit. Marks CANNOT be obtained by phone or email (other than e-submission items). Photo ID will be required for lesson or mark pick-up. |
| How do I get my marks for college or university applications? |
| If you are applying as a mature student, then it is your responsibility to have transcripts sent to OCAS/OUAC – they are not done electronically. You may take the report card to your last school and ask them to add it to your transcript, and then have a full transcript sent. However, some schools will not consolidate transcripts and therefore you will need to obtain a transcript with your Learn@Home marks from our Guidance office at 905.440.4539. We do not have access to electronic OUAC/OCAS profiles for students. |
| How do I get this course added to my transcript? |
| If you are a recent (within 5 years) student of the Durham District School Board, the credit will automatically be added to your transcript. For all other students, it is your responsibility to take your report card back to your last school and have them add the mark to your transcript. In the event that they will not add the mark, in future you will need to obtain a separate transcript from our Guidance office for your Learn@Home courses. |
| How do I withdraw from my course and get my money back? |
| To withdraw from a course, please visit one of our offices and complete a “Request to Withdraw” form. Return all materials in good order with the completed form. Once submitted, cash or Interact deposits (where applicable) will be reimbursed in the form of a cheque from the Durham District School Board to the address on file within 4 to 6 weeks. Credit card deposits will be returned to the credit card use to make the deposit. |
| I have decided not do the course I registered for – can I get my money back? |
| Please return any materials to our office and complete the “Request to Withdraw” form. If you signed up for the electronic version, email us at LAH.Inquiry@ddsb.ca and ask for an electronic version of the “Request to Withdraw”. |
| If I withdraw from the course will it show up on my transcript? |
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If you withdraw prior to submitting the 11th lesson (13th lesson in five unit courses), then the attempt will NOT show up on your transcript.
For all other students, it is your resonsibility to take your report card back to your last school and have them add the mark to your transcript. In the event that they will not add the mark, in future you will need to obtain a separate transcript from our Guidance office for your Learn@Home courses.
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| What is the mark breakdown for the course? |
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Any credit that requires a summative and is comprised of 20 lessons is evaluated as follows:
Lessons are worth 3.5% each = 70% of the final mark..
The summative is worth 30% of the final mark.
All remaining courses are based on term work (lessons) only and are evaluated as follows:
20 lesson courses – each lesson is worth 5% of the final mark.
10 lesson courses – each lesson is worth 10% of the final mark.
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| Program Information |
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Learn@Home correspondence-style courses allow you to complete course work at home on your schedule. You submit lessons for evaluation and write exams in person at one of our office locations. You dictate the schedule - start when you want and write your exams when you are ready.
Learn@Home is self-directed learning. An ideal student is someone who is highly motivated and goal-oriented. Some of our course materials may be available in an electronic format, however, this is not e-Learning. A teacher is only available one night per week at our Oshawa location (September to June) for general help.
All Learn@Home courses have a one (1) year maximum time limit – there is no minimum and there are NO extensions.”
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| Office Locations and Hours |
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NOTE: All locations are closed on Statutory & School holidays. Our main location has limited hours in July and August. Please check this site often for schedule or location changes.
| Cannington (Brock HS Campus) |
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Office Hours for material pick-up, lesson drop-off or walk-in registration appointments:
Open September to June only.
(Closed July and August)
Tuesdays
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Brock HS - Map
R.R. #1 C1590, Concession 12
Cannington, ON
L0E 1E0
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| Oshawa Daytime (Main Campus) |
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Office Hours for material pick-up or lesson drop-off:
September – June
Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
July - August
Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 2:45 pm
E. A. Lovell School - Map
120 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON
L1H 4A3
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| Questions |
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905-440-4500 or 800-408-9619
LAH.Inquiry@ddsb.ca
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| Registration Process |
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Registration appointments may not be required. To begin the registration process, please complete the Request to Register form (all credit programs are shown so be sure to scroll down to the Learn@Home section). If you are unable to complete this form on-line, please call our office at 905-440-4500 for assistance.
Students NEW to Learn@Home or who have not registered with Learn@Home in the past 3 years must bring ORIGINAL Proof of Citizenship and Government Photo ID to complete your registration. Details of acceptable documents can be found in the section “What Do I Need to Bring to Register”.
| What Do I Need to Bring to Register |
- Proof of Canadian Citizenship - You are required to show the original of one of the documents:
- Canadian Birth Certificate
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Canadian Passport
- Permanent Visa
- Other Visa
- Student Visa
- Refugee Status
- Photo identification - Canadian Passport, Driver's Licence, Health Card
If you were born outside of Canada, we will require your place of birth and the date of your landing in Canada for registration. All ID must be in the same name. If you have changed your name you must provide legal proof of the name change.
It is recommended that you show:
- a high school transcript/consolidated school report or status sheet from your last secondary school
- if you are preparing for post-secondary studies, you should bring a list of the pre-requisites for the program(s) you are hoping to work towards
Part-time secondary students MUST show a letter from their home school verifying their part-time status.
Note – we cannot process your registration without the above documents.
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| Teacher Assistance |
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Teacher assistance is available via virtual padlet or in person at RS McLaughlin CVI in Oshawa on Wed. evenings from 6 PM to 9 PM. Both services are only available Oct to May. Please email LAH.Inquiry@ddsb.ca for further information. Please note: this teacher assistance is geared towards the math and science disciplines with limited help in other areas.
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