Virtual High School (Ontario) Advantages

The Virtual High School (Ontario) has made a commitment to providing the best education possible via the Internet. Students and parents alike may be assured course content is second-to-none and administered in a secure and professional manner.

Virtual High School (Ontario) may never achieve some features of a typical high school class, and is not intended to replace public school systems; however, there are many advantages to the student over traditional classroom delivery:

all classes are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

classes foster student initiative, self-motivation, event management and a host of other learning skills

continuously updated cutting-edge content

no cost for textbooks, learning aids, or other supplements

pioneering and enthusiastic teachers

individual attention

work at your own pace and through your own course path

transparent education process

Virtual High School (Ontario) also has many advantages over correspondence and other distance education classes:

fully acredited and award-winning courses

courses hosted in the world's best student learning environment provided by Desire2Learn's Learning Management System (LMS)

collaboration tools facilitate communication - teacher to student and student to student

professional animations, visuals, auditory devices for enhanced visual learning

wide variety of assessment aids for students who may have difficulty with certain test types - such as group work, journals, projects, reports, observations, and tests for knowledge reinforcement

interactive exercises and assessments provide the student with an opportunity to evaluate your progress and aptitude

online DropBox is used for submitting assignments thereby eliminating "snail mail"

simplified registration process

individual storage space is provide online - its called a locker!

individual email account

course work by past students is available to current students as reference material

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Students:

"Once again I just wanted to say THANK YOU! for everything you did for me, if it wasn't for you and Virtual High School I wouldn't be where I am now. Now I am majoring in chemistry in University and I love it! You made it possible to get the credit that I needed .... thanks again and I wish all the best to you and your great school!"

Katie Lyahskevych, SCH4U

"I thought you may like to know that I received a Certificate of Distinction from the Canadian Computing Competition. Thanks for all of the help in this course!"

Alex, ICS4M - Computer and Information Science

"Thank you very much, now I can join the airforce, and after I get in and get my bach. degree, I will send you a copy, for making this possible."

Joel Mason, ENG4C

"I feel that the awareness I have gained over time is very important. If all people, especially youth, could be taught about everything I have learnt in this course, then this world would be a MUCH better place, full of peace and happiness."

Anita, HRT3M

"Thank you also for the opportunity to take a class important to my plans for next year that is not available in any form at my high school. If it interests you, my "dream" is to be a professional writer of novels and short stories. The work I have studied for this class, Findley's novel in particular, have convinced me even further that this is the path I wish to take. Thank you again for your praise, for your constructive feedback, and for every other way in which this course has benefited me."

Michael, ETS4U

"I appreciate your kind words and consideration. You really seem like a nice teacher. Your comments and thoughts are very intelligent. I thought it would just be anyone marking my work. But the way you have responded to my emails and my work ethic shows that you’re a good teacher. Thank you for the great advice and chance to redo my essay. To tell you the truth you’re even better than some of my day school teachers. It is very surprising that you are so helpful. It is very much appreciated."

Nalenee, ETS4U

"Thank you so much. It really has been a great experience, you really have the best intentions for your students - keep up the excellent work."

Christine, BTT20, BBI2O, CHV2O, GLC2O

"Your Canadian history course was more interesting and challenging and I got to pick my deadlines - and I learned a lot more than my friends who took the course in day school."

Annie, CHC2D

"I just wanted to let you know that I received my transcript and let you know what a wonderful experience I've had with VHS. This was the first time I've ever done an online course and it's worked out great. There was always someone to answer my questions or help with any problems I had. I would highly recommend VHS to anyone looking for an alternative way to get OSSD credits. I am hoping that I will be able to do more credits through VHS in the future. Thanks for a great experience."

Natalie, CHC2D

Parents:

"Thanks for all your help. Virtual High School was a "God-send", right when we needed it. It has built up Andrew's confidence, and has allowed us to hone in on some of his work habits."

Kathryn I.

"I wanted to thank you for all the help you provided for the course Steve took through Virtual High School. As a result, Steve is enjoying Frosh Week at McMaster University, before he starts his first year Engineering program. Thanks again."

The Dolson Family, MGA4U

"I'm Matt's mom, writing to you from his e-mail. Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful experience this course (Canadian Literature) has been for Matt. The feedback he received from Mr. Smallwood was very thorough and extremely helpful -- far better than anything he has received in any class he has taken in his three years of high school. He had to work pretty hard, but he learned a lot in this course and we were all very happy with his results, both in terms of marks and in how he improved over the course of the year. I am so happy I found your website!"

Jeanne, ETC3M

"Things are going well - he was accepted into a number of universities & chose Guelph. The VHS course proved to be essential to his graduation & university application process, so we are glad it went well. It was a step towards greater responsibility for him, having to successfully complete a distance course on his own."

Thomas, MCB4U

"I would like to thank you for your wonderful Science course. Devon worked hard and learned so very much. She truly enjoyed it. I am certain she would not have received the same knowledge, experience or confidence in a "traditional" school setting. Thank you. We will be in touch again in the fall."

Julie, SNC1D