Grade 8 Open House
We have two application only programs and would like to share details about each program with prospective students at our Open House on Tuesday, November 3rd, from 5-8pm
- SSWAB: Secondary School without a Boundary & Tech Program
- MaST: Math, Science, & Technology
- French Immersion (Pathway determined by feeder school, or Out of Area Application for FI students)
We will be sharing application specifics in our “How To Apply” Presentations at 3 different times throughout the evening for your convenience. The same presentation will be delivered at 5:15pm, 6:15pm and 7:15pm in the Danforth Auditorium.
Staff will be available to answer questions and prospective students will be able to view our spaces on a self guided tour.
Parent/Caregiver Interviews
Join us for Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Interviews on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Session #1: 1 - 3pm
Session #2: 5:30 - 7:30pm
A booking link for ParentInterview has been sent via School Messenger.
Welcome Back Danforth!
We are so excited to be starting a new school year with all of you.
As we start the 26/27 school year, here are some important reminders.
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Student Fees!
As we begin this new school year, make sure that you pay for your student fees. Student fees pay for athletics, clubs and various activities around the school. Pay your fees on School Cash Online (https://www.schoolcashonline.com)
Head Start to High School (Grade 9 Orientation Day)
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 (8:30am - 3:15pm)
Student Drop OFF - Danforth Auditorium @ 8:30am
Here’s the exam schedule, and the announcement sent out by Ms. Ellam. Make sure to check it closely - missed exams will result in a zero! If you have an exam conflict, or are medically unable to write on the day of the exam, see your Vice Principal for support.
Guest Tickets are available through School Cash Online and cost $25 each.
Graduates do not require a ticket, and there is no cost to graduates for the cap, gown, or the event.
In the event that a parent / guardian faces a financial hardship and requires a subsidy, please contact your child's Vice Principal to make arrangements.
Notice: commencement cap/gown and ticket pick-up
Caps, gowns, and commencement tickets will be available for pick-up during lunch in the Auditorium on the following dates:
- June 15 (Monday): For those students who completed the grad survey by March 1st!
- June 16 (Tuesday): For all remaining students.
Late/Alternate Pick-up: Please visit the Guidance Office during exam week June 16-23 to collect your items.
Please carefully review the arrival times and schedule details below for our upcoming commencement day ceremony:
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Location: Parkview Manor (55 Barber Greene Rd, North York)
🕒 Ceremony Timeline & Arrival Instructions
To help us stay on schedule and ensure every graduate is properly lined up for the processional, please adhere strictly to the following timeline:
- 1:00 PM – Student Report Time: All graduating students must report directly to Hall D at this time. This allows our coordinators to organize the processional line and complete final pre-ceremony checks.
Please see link Venue Diagram.
- 1:30 PM – Doors Open for Guests: Doors will officially open to families and caregivers. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, so please have your tickets ready at the door. Note this is a fully accessible venue.
Please see link for an overview of the venue Commencement Walkthrough.
- 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Ceremony Duration: The formal Commencement ceremony will take place during this window. We kindly ask that all guests remain seated for the entire duration to honor every single graduate as they cross the stage.
🚗 Parking & Transportation
- Parking: There is plenty of free, complimentary parking available on-site at Parkview Manor for all graduates and guests.
- TTC Transit: The venue is accessible by public transit via the TTC.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in making this milestone event seamless for our graduates!
Warm regards,
The Commencement Committee- DCTI
Danforth cordially invites parents and students new to the school for the 2026-2027 school year to join us for a transitions night on May 26, from 6 - 7:30 in the Danforth Auditorium.
We hope you can join us!