April 27th, 2022

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) will be written Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 8:30 – 11:55 a.m. Please remind students of the items they need fully charged school issued chromebook or may want earphones, paper, a pen, and a computer mouse for the test.

The Grade 10 students will be writing in their homeroom classes and any grade 11 & non graduating 12 that still need to write will be writing in the library.  If your student is connected with Learning Services and has access to special accommodation LHSS staff has made contact with them and they will be writing with Learning Services in the available classrooms in the 1600 & 1700 pods.

There will be no formal classes following the test. Teachers will be available in designated department classrooms from 12:35 – 2:20 p.m. for any students seeking extra help.

In order to create a positive environment that will optimize the conditions for successful completion of the OSSLT, the instructional school day has been modified for all students at LHSS. 

OSSLT SCHEDULE (May 5)

  • 8:00-8:15 – Snacks and Drinks Available in the Main Floor Foyer
  • 8:20 – Report to Assigned Test Room
  • 8:30-10:00 – OSSLT Booklet #1 (students who finish early will participate in asynchronous learning until 10:00am)
  • 10:00-10:15 – Break (Snacks and Drinks Available in Main Floor Foyer)
  • 10:15-11:55 – OSSLT Booklet #2 (students who finish early will participate in asynchronous learning until 11:55am)
  • 11:55-12:35 – Lunch
  • 12:35 – Student Dismissal

It is important to note the following about the day’s structure:

  • There are no regularly scheduled classes.
  • School buses will run as normal this day.
  • ACE classes will run as normal.
  • Grade 9, 11, and 12 classes work will be posted in their google classrooms so they can work asynchronously.
  • Students not writing the OSSLT who choose to come to school will be restricted to the double room 3701/3605 for studying

These adjustments have been made across the Waterloo Region District School Board in order to facilitate the administration of the OSSLT in a manner that provides for the best conditions possible for the students who are writing.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the Literacy Test, or the schedule for May 5, 2022 please contact Bonnie Wigmore, Vice Principal via phone (519) 880-9979 ext. 5511 or email bonnie_wigmore@wrdsb.ca

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