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Information Nights for Grade 8 Students Transitioning to High School in September 2026

Posted On Monday December 15, 2025

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is committed to helping students transition successfully from Grade 8 to Grade 9 and beyond. Recognizing that education shapes life opportunities, we’ve introduced a system-wide approach to intentional planning for secondary school success. Programs like "30 Credits My Way" are designed to support students in staying on track to graduate on time while achieving their academic and personal goals.

To help students and families learn more, the DDSB’s Student Success team will be hosting two virtual presentations. Join us to discover how we can work together to ensure a strong start to high school and long-term success!

VIRTUAL - GRADE 8: Student & Parent/Guardian Transition Information Night

 

VIRTUAL - GRADE 9: Student & Parent/Guardian (going into Grade 10) 30 Credits My Way

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IN_PERSON - Course Selection Nights

DDSB secondary schools will also be hosting a course selection information night for current Grade 8 students transitioning to their local high school in September 2026. This is a fabulous opportunity for you and your child to visit the school and become familiar with the opportunities that are available to them as they transition into high school in September.

We invite you to tour the school and see what types of opportunities, programs, and extracurricular activities your home school has to offer.

All Information Nights will be held in-person (unless otherwise specified) on the specific date and time below at your designated high school.

  • Ajax High School - February 5, 2026 - 6:30 pm
  • Anderson C.V.I. - February 5, 2026 - 7 pm
  • Brooklin High School - February 5, 2026 - 7 pm (virtual)
  • Brock High School - January 27, 2026 - 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Donald A. Wilson Secondary School - February 5, 2026 - 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Dunbarton High School - February 5, 2026 – 6:00-8:00 pm 
  • Eastdale C.V.I. - January 27, 2026 - 5:00-7:00 pm
  • G.L. Roberts C.V.I. - January 14, 2026 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
  • Henry Street High School - February 12, 2026 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm 
  • J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate - February 4, 2026 – 6:00 pm
  • Maxwell Heights Secondary School - February 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
  • O’Neill C.V.I. - January 15, 2026 - 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • Pickering High School - February 5, 2026 - 5:00 pm
  • Pine Ridge Secondary School - February 11, 2026 - 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Port Perry High School - February 3, 2026 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  • R.S. McLaughlin C.V.I. - February 5, 2026 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Sinclair Secondary School - February 4, 2026 - 6:00-8:00 pm
  • Uxbridge Secondary School-February 5, 2026 -6:00 -7:30 pm 
  • Unnamed North Oshawa Secondary School - February 3, 2026 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  This session will be hosted by and will take place in-person at R.S. McLaughlin C.V.I. in Oshawa. 

Families are encouraged to attend these events at their designated home school to discover the opportunities available for their children. To find your designated school, use the DDSB School Locator Tool or contact your elementary school’s office staff.

Visit the DDSB’s 30 Credits My Way webpage, for more information on these events.