Welcome to TDSB Virtual Secondary School (VSS)!
Reporting Student Absences
Student absences must be reported to the school, not individual teachers.
To report a student absence, please call 416 393 8240 or email TDSBVirtualSecSchool@tdsb.on.ca
Did you miss our Grade 8 Information Night webinar? View the presentation deck.
Did you miss our EQAO Grade 9 Math Info Session? View the presentation deck
All VSS students are expected to:
- Complete the proof of Ontario residency attestation process in August 2025. Required documents must be presented in-person at a specified TDSB location. Details to follow. The Ministry of Education requires that all students attending VSS reside in Ontario. There are no exceptions.
- If applicable, write the Provincial assessments (Grade 9 Math EQAO and Grade 10 OSSLT) in-person at a specified TDSB location.
- Follow TDSB attendance and Code of Conduct policies/procedures.
- Participate in all classes using a camera and microphone.
- Have a working computer device with reliable internet.
Important notes:
- VSS follows a remote synchronous (live, interactive) learning model. Asynchronous learning options are not available. We follow the same daily school schedule as all TDSB schools. The school day starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m.VSS has two ISP programs: the Developmental Disabilities ISP and Mild Intellectual Disability ISP. A placement in either of these ISPs can only be arranged through our Central Special Education staff.
- All COOP placements are virtual. There are no in-person COOP opportunities available.
- Only Core French is available at VSS.
- Students registered at VSS cannot participate in TDSB sports with their home school by address/former home school.
- Students in a graduating position will graduate from VSS, not their former school.