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Your Catholic education provides you with many opportunities to enhance your skills, build your confidence, develop life-long friendships, give back to your community and become the person that God intends you to be.
The transition to Grade 9 is an exciting time, filled with new adventure, hope and opportunities. Our secondary staff is here to help you on your educational journey. Now is the time to discover yourself - follow your dreams and find a pathway that best suits your needs and wants.
Our secondary staff - guidance counsellors, student success teachers, support staff, principals and vice-principals are available to help answer your questions or concerns.
Take time to enjoy your high school experience. The best way to make new friends is to get involved - grow and nurture your body, mind, social, emotional, spiritual and mental well-being.
| 21st Century Classroom |
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We have embraced 21st century learning and our students are bringing their own devices such as iPads, laptops and their smart phones to research and complete assignments in class. |
| Catholic School Graduate Expectations |
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Each student in our Catholic learning community embodies excellence and equity by embracing the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations - to be:
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| Graduation requirements |
| Students must earn the following 30 credits - 18 compulsory credits, 4 credits in religious education and 8 additional credits to graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Student also require 40 hours of community service work prior to graduation. |
| Pathways |
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A pathway refers to a person's individual journey which includes experiential learning, school and community supports, courses and programs that lead to a successful transition from grade-to-grade and then to a post-secondary destination (apprenticeship, college, community living, university, workplace). Our schools and programs allow students to grow and learn spiritually, personally and academically. It is a time for students to meet new friends, join extra-curricular activities and learn about their strengths and interests. |
| Secondary course calendar |
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Our secondary schools have course calendars to assist you and your family in making informed decisions about the courses available to you in Grades 9 to 12. You are encouraged to review the calendars and consult with your parent(s) or guardian(s) to choose the courses that meet your goals. |
| Student testimonials |
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Students of all faiths can attend one of our secondary schools. Watch our video and listen to our students explain why they love their local Durham Catholic high school.
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Post-Secondary Transitions and Pathways |
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Please click here to visit our Post-Secondary Transitions and Pathways webpage. Life beyond high school requires transition planning to look ahead to the future and to prepare for adulthood. It is a coordinated partnership involving the student, parents and guardians, teachers, and depending on the post-secondary pathway, community agencies, adult service providers and post-secondary institutions. Click here to learn more. |
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Post-Secondary Financial Supports |
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Please click here to visit our Financial Supports webpage which includes a list of links to financial supports to help with the funding of post-secondary programs and pathways. We offer these resources and links as a potential starting point to help support students and families as they transition to post-secondary education. Although we have made an effort to include a wide variety of resources, this is not a finite list. The DCDSB does not represent or speak on behalf of any other organization and specific information and questions should be directed to the organization itself. |