Please refer to the following website to find answers to a variety of questions you may have about Grade 9 in the TDSB: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Beyond-8

You and your child will be introduced to myBlueprint which is a web-based planning tool designed to assist in the educational planning that is required to make decision about Grade 9 course selections. You will get more information about myBlueprint when it is time for your child to make their course selections https://app.myblueprint.ca/?sdid=tdsb

Please refer to the following link for a video that might support you as you begin to learn about the Grade 8-9 Transition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCbvIGJ4YFU

Your Grade 8 Transition Year-at-a-Glance (dates are subject to approval)

November

• Grade 8 to 9 Transition Information Session for Grade 8 Families (October 29, 2024)
• Student Interest Program Information Session for Grade 8 Families (October 30, 2024)
• Central Student Interest Program Online Application is available (November 4, 2024)
• Deadline to submit the Central Student Interest Program Online Application (4:00 p.m. on November 22, 2024)
• Attend the Secondary School Open Houses and Information Nights
• Research Secondary Central Student Interest Programs, Alternative Schools and Local Programs in the TDSB

December

• Round 1
  • Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 5, 2024)
  • Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 11, 2024)
• Round 2
  • Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 12, 2024)
  • Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 18, 2024)

January

• Attend the Secondary School Open Houses and Information Nights
• Students wishing to attend a school other than their designated school by address; Out-of-Area Online Applications are available (January 6, 2025)
• Out-of-Area Online Applications are due (January 24, 2025)
• Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s)

February

• Grade 8 Course Selection Opens for all students via myBlueprint (February 10, 2025)
• Round 1
  • Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 12, 2025)
  • Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 18, 2025)
• Round 2
  • Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 19, 2025)
  • Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 25, 2025)
• Final round
  • Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 26, 2025)
  • Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 28, 2025)
• No offers for Central Student Interest Programs or Out-of-Area Admissions will be made after February 26, 2025.
• Students must finalize their destination for secondary school (designated school by address, Central Program, Alternative School, Out-of-Area Admission) by completing and submitting the corresponding course selection for the accepted school in myBlueprint (March 3, 2025)
• Course selection deadline (March 3, 2025)

Speciality High School Programs:

Learn more about each of the programs:

• Arts
• Exceptional Athletes
• Integrated Technology
• International Baccalaureate
• Leadership Pathway
• Math, Science and Technology

 HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHTS

To help you make an informed decision when choosing a high school, TDSB schools host information nights for parents and grade 8 students each year between October and January. Learn everything you need to know about our incredible variety of schools, programs and courses. The dates and times for all High School Information Nights are available online at

TDSB High School Open Houses and Information Nights