Secondary School Programs
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) offers a diverse range of high school courses and programs to meet the individual needs of our students. You can take traditional classes, eLearning courses, tutoring, or engage in hands-on learning through cooperative education.
Some additional opportunities include:
- Academy for Student Athlete Development
- Athletes Doing Accessible Programs Through Sports (ADAPTS)
- Community Connected Experiential Learning
- Dual Credits
- Durham Integrated Arts Camp (DIAC)
- French Immersion
- Durham Hairstylist Academy
- Regional Centre for Success
- Specialized High Skills Major (SHSM)
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
High school orientation
The DDSB provides an extensive orientation program for grade 8 students entering high school. It is recommended that students and families attend these sessions. Speak to your child's teacher to help with the transition to high school.
Plan your education
Durham District School Board (DDSB) provides a variety of resources to help students direct their learning. This allows them to receive relevant academic and practical experience regardless of the career pathway they choose.
- Choosing My Success Student Transition Guide (Planning for Grade 9)
- Choosing My Success - Overview (for Grade 8 students and their families)
- De-Streaming and Inclusive Grade 9 (What Families Want to Know)
- Refining My Pathway Student Transition Guide (Planning for Grade 11 & 12)
- Designing My Future Student Transition Guide (Planning for Your Initial Post-Secondary Destination)
- Pathways to Student Success (Provides students, parents, and schools with information on a range of opportunities and individualized pathways to enhance student success.)
Prior learning assessment
If you earned high school credits in another province or country, view the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) page or contact Durham Continuing Education's Credential Centre at 905-436-3211 for information on the process for transferring high school credits to the DDSB.
