Turn Training into
High School Credits
Train 5+ hours a week? Your competitive training may qualify toward Ontario high school physical education and art credits
through Rutherford Private School.
THE PROBLEM:
competitive students are not beginners
A competitive dancer, martial artist, soccer player or performer already develops learning skills, mental discipline and body skills through serious training. For many students, regular PE class does not match the level of skill they are already practicing every week.
Time Pressure
Training, school, commuting, homework and recovery compete for the same limited hours.
Higher-level skill
Students may already train above the physical activity level expected in a standard school setting.
Credit checkmark
The goal is not to avoid learning. The goal is to recognize meaningful training and document it properly.
OUR SOLUTION:
Credit Real Training
Rutherford Private School helps student athletes and dancers understand whether previous or ongoing competitive training can be documented, reviewed and connected to an Ontario high school credit pathway.
STEP 1:
Student or parent books a consultation with RPS guidance.
STEP 2:
Training schedule, coaching history and evidence are reviewed.
STEP 3:
RPS explains the eligible credit pathway and documentation requirements.
STEP 4:
Approved work can support the student’s transcript/report card process.
CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY:
Whether you are an individual family or a training centre, the goal is simple: make serious training count toward a smarter school schedule.
For individual Student Athletes
For families whose child already trains seriously and wants to reduce wasted time while staying on track for graduation.
-Dance, martial arts, soccer, hockey, volleyball, gymnastics, theatre and more
-Guidance consultation for parents and students
-Review of training hours, coaching and competition level
-Support for credit planning, transcript/report card questions and next steps
For Training Centres and Clubs
For studios, gyms, clubs and academies that want to become more valuable to families by connecting training with school credit support.
-Offer families an education-linked training pathway
-Create an additional channel of income
-Strengthen retention by becoming part of the student’s academic journey
-Move from “training centre” to affiliated “private training school” partner
COURSE CATALOGUE:
Physical Education and Dance Credits for Grades 9-12
Ontario curriculum courses for Grade 9–12 students working toward the OSSD. Built for competitive athletes, dancers, martial artists and performers who already train at a serious level.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES
Grade 9
Healthy Active Living
PPL10
Open course supporting active living, movement skills, personal fitness, safety, and healthy decision-making.
Grade 10
Healthy Active Living
PPL20
Continues physical literacy, wellness planning, teamwork, training habits, and lifelong healthy active living.
Grade 11
Healthy Active Living
PPL30
Connects fitness, wellness, active participation, skill development, leadership, and personal health planning.
Grade 12
Healthy Active Living
PPL40
Supports senior students balancing competitive training, graduation planning, wellness, and OSSD completion.
DANCE COURSES
Grade 9
Dance
ATC10
Introduces technique, movement vocabulary, creative process, performance, reflection, and dance foundations.
Grade 10
Dance
ATC20
Builds choreography, performance skills, movement analysis, dance history, and creative expression.
Grade 11
Dance
ATC30
Open pathway for students seeking an arts credit through dance, movement, performance, and creative work.
Grade 12
Dance
ATC4M
Senior university/college preparation focused on refined technique, choreography, critical analysis, and performance work.
OSSD PLANNING NOTE:
Ontario secondary students need one Health and Physical Education credit for the OSSD. Dance courses can support arts credit planning for students already training at a studio, academy, or performance program. Final course selection should be reviewed with Rutherford Private School guidance.
Today's Training Centre. Tomorrow's Education Partner.
Parents already trust you with their child’s skill development. A partnership with Rutherford Private School can help you become more important to your clients by connecting training, education planning and Ontario credit support.
More Value
Give families a stronger reason to stay with your program.
More Trust
Show that your training supports both athletic and academic growth.
More Income
Create a new business channel through education-linked services.
More status
Position your centre as a serious development pathway, not just an activity provider.
Ontario students also need online learning credits
For many student athletes, online credits are a natural fit because they already need flexible scheduling around training and competitions.
Important Ministry requirement
Ontario students who entered Grade 9 in the 2020–2021 school year or later are generally required to earn at least two online learning credits as part of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, unless they opt out through the permitted process.
RPS Message: If your child already has a demanding training schedule, choosing appropriate online credits can help meet graduation requirements while protecting training time, recovery time and academic focus.
Question Parents and Training Centres ask:
Can my child’s sport, dance or martial arts training become a high school credit?
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Who is eligible for athletic training credit evaluation?
The program is designed for student athletes and performers who train consistently in activities such as dance, martial arts, gymnastics, skating, swimming, soccer, hockey, volleyball, or other organized sports. Students who train regularly with qualified coaches or instructors and demonstrate ongoing skill development may be eligible for evaluation.
What documents are needed for a training credit evaluation?
Families should prepare any available evidence of the student’s training, including:
- Weekly training schedule
- Coach or instructor information
- Training logs
- Competition history
- Performance videos
- Certificates or rankings
- Club or studio memberships
- Assessment or progress reports
Can a dance studio, gym or soccer club partner with Rutherford Private School??
Yes. Training centres can discuss a partnership model that helps their students connect structured training with education planning and Ontario credit support.
Will this replace all school requirements?
No. This page is about creating a smarter credit pathway for eligible training experience. Students still need to meet Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements, including required credits, community involvement and literacy requirements.
Stop treating serious training like an extracurricular afterthought
Your child’s training builds discipline, skill, resilience and performance. Let’s explore how it can support their Ontario high school pathway.