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.
Competitive Athletes Already Have the Experience - Just Not The Credits
A competitive dancer, martial artist, soccer player, or performer already develops learning skills, mental discipline and body skills through serious training. This experience may already qualify for Ontario High School Credit.
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.
Proper Recognition
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:
Once approved, the training is documented and added to the student’s transcript and report card.
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
–Become an official Rutherford credit pathway 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
PPL1O
Open course supporting active living, movement skills, personal fitness, safety, and healthy decision-making.
Grade 10
Healthy Active Living
PPL2O
Continues physical literacy, wellness planning, teamwork, training habits, and lifelong healthy active living.
DANCE COURSES
Grade 9
Dance
ATC1O
Introduces technique, movement vocabulary, creative process, performance, reflection, and dance foundations.
Grade 10
Dance
ATC2O
Builds choreography, performance skills, movement analysis, dance history, and creative expression.
OSSD PLANNING NOTE:
Ontario students need one compulsory Physical Education credit, one compulsory Arts credit (which Dance can fulfill), and two compulsory online learning credits to meet OSSD requirements. Through Rutherford Private School, your child’s training can support both the Physical Education and Dance credits, while also completing the two required online learning credits — helping meet several Ministry requirements through one connected program. Final course selection should be reviewed with Rutherford Private School guidance.
Question Parents and Training Centres ask:
Can my child’s sport, dance or martial arts training become a high school credit?
In many cases, yes. Rutherford Private School reviews a student’s training schedule, coaching history, and skill level to determine whether it can be documented and connected to an eligible Ontario high school credit pathway.
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 Online and Compulsory 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.