OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
About
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario serving students within a 2,760 square kilometer area known as the city of Ottawa. We are the seventh largest board by school population in the province of Ontario. Our students are based out of 143 schools- 113 elementary including two special education sites, 25 secondary including the Adult High School, and 5 secondary alternate sites. Our parents play an active role in schools and in supporting their children's learning through school councils and the Parent Involvement Committee.
OCDSB schools are educating for success, inspiring learning, and building citizenship. Our vision is to foster the achievement, well-being, and dignity of every student.
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s administrative offices and central support services are located at 133 Greenbank Road in Nepean, between Hunt Club to the south and Baseline to the north. The building is located behind Sir Robert Borden High School – parking is free. Our reception is located right at the main entrance, along with a video monitor displaying the meetings and workshops of the week.
The Trustee Boardroom is located off the main lobby area (please see Board of Trustees for further information as to dates and times of our Board meetings). We also have a Client Service Centre with employment information, internet, phone and photocopying services access.
Unique Features
Early Learning
OCDSB Infant, Toddler and Preschool Programs:
The OCDSB currently operates two Infant, Toddler and Preschool Programs. Both these programs offer high quality licensed child care options for our youngest learners in safe, nurturing environments.
OCDSB Extended Day Programs:
Registered Early Child Educators and Early Learning Assistants lead this program and offer our students a seamless day of learning at one location. Structured and non-structured activities offer children opportunities to learn through play. Activities will include quiet reading time, gross motor opportunities in the gym and outside, plus open play within the classroom. Your child will be in familiar surroundings with staff and friends they have been with during the day.
Guiding Principles:
School boards are required to comply with the provisions for before and after school programs set out under Part IX.1 of the Education Act, Regulation 221/11 entitled “Extended Day and Third Party Programs,” and by the four foundations of "How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Learning".
Third Party Providers Extended Day Programs:
The OCDSB has developed and entered into partnerships at a number of elementary schools with third party operators. Our third party partners are regulated by the Ministry of Education and offer children enrolled in these schools a high quality before and after school care option serving children in the primary and/or junior division (i.e. from Kindergarten to Grade 6) where there is sufficient demand and/or viability.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres:
The EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer programs for families and their children from birth to age 6 that build positive adult/child relationships, encourage children’s exploration through play and inquiry and can facilitate community connections for families.
Elementary
Full-Day Kindergarten
The OCDSB offers a two-year, full-day, 50/50 bilingual kindergarten program. The program is designed to enhance equity of opportunity and access for all students to all program pathways and to ensure that both pathways provide all students with the opportunity to develop competency in English and French.
Elementary Program Options
- a) English Program with Core French (Grades 1-8)
Students in the elementary English Program receive instruction in the English language in all subject areas as well as instruction in French through Core French (40 minutes daily).
- b) Early French Immersion (Grades 1-8)
Students in the Early French Immersion Program receive instruction in both English and French. In grade 1, students receive 80 percent of instruction in French. In grades 2-6, students receive 60 percent of instruction in French. In grades 7-8, students receive 50 percent of instruction in French.
- c) Middle French Immersion (Grades 4-8)
Students in the Middle French Immersion Program receive instruction in both French and English. In grades 4-6, students receive 66 percent of instruction in French and in grades 7-8, students receive 50 percent of instruction in French.
- d) Alternative Program with Core French (Grades 1-8)
Students in the Alternative Program receive instruction in English in all subject areas as well as instruction in French through Core French (40 minutes daily).
Parenting and Family Literacy Centres
The EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer a wonderful introduction to the kindergarten program by providing a play-based parent and child environment. Parents attend the Centres with their children who range in age from birth to age 6.
Secondary
Secondary School Locator
Programs
Transportation
Calendar
Going to High School
The Classroom
Beyond The Classroom
Special Education
Getting Involved
Learning Programs, Technology, Exit Outcomes, Character Education, English Language Learners, Environmental Stewardship, Remote Learning Technology Support.
Resources Mental Health, Concussion Management, Drag Awareness, Tragic Events, Bullying Prevention, Covid-19 response, Safe Schools, Autism Awareness.
School Resources Family Reception, school locator, transportation, our schools, capital projects, school council.
Indigenous, Equity and Human Rights
Roadmap, Indigenous Education, Identity Matters Survey, Resources, Black Excellence, Indigenous, Equity and Human Rights.
Departments
Accommodation and Planning, Board Services, Business and Learning Technologies, Communication, Continuing Education, Corporate Record Division, Program and Learning, Equity and Diversity, Facilities Department, Finance, Human Resources, Learning Support Services, Risk and Supply chain Management Departments, Superintendents, Director’s Office.
The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) is responsible for all home to school transportation on behalf of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB).