School Year Information and FAQs
Information about school operations is available in the Frequently Asked Questions and School Year Calendar sections.
Parent Portal
The Parent Portal is available to all Durham District School Board parents and guardians. Through the portal you can view your child's homeroom assignment, attendance history, and grades. You can also set up SchoolCash Online and SchoolMessenger accounts through the portal.
Report an Absence
Durham District School Board uses the online SchoolMessenger service for reporting student absences. You can report your child’s absence by:
- Calling 1-844-350-2646
- Online or through the SchoolMessenger app
SchoolCash Online
SchoolCash Online is an easy and safe way to pay for your children’s extra-curricular activities. Parents/guardians can register for an account through the SchoolCash User Registration webpage. Once an account is set up, SchoolCash can be accessed through the Parent Portal. For help with login instructions, payments, email notifications, or security processes, please visit the SchoolCash Online Help Desk or call 1-866-961-1803.
Digital Learning and Device Support
Students with Chromebooks can access support through our Digital Learning and Device Support webpage. This page includes information on troubleshooting, frequently asked questions, online safety, and how to care for your Chromebook device.
Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
Students are encouraged to reach out to someone at their school if they are struggling with their mental health. We also have a team of professionals available to assist. If you are interested in talking to a mental health worker, please use the Mental Health Support Form to provide us with your contact information and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible. Please Note: This is not a crisis service. If it is an emergency, please call 911.
Tell Us!
Tell Us! is a student-friendly, confidential reporting tool designed to help students, parents/guardians, and community members feel comfortable sharing a range of concerns, incidents, or positive feedback related to our schools.
Kindergarten Registration
Durham District School Board requires online registration for all new students entering Kindergarten.
Your child must meet the following age requirements to enter Kindergarten:
- To register for Junior Kindergarten, your child must be 4 years old by December 31 in the current year.
- To register for Senior Kindergarten, your child must be 5 years old by December 31 in the current year.
All students must register at their designated home school. If you are having difficulty finding your designated home school using Find My School or have questions about school boundaries, contact our Property and Planning Department via e-mail at Planning.Department@ddsb.ca or by phone at 905-666-6421.
If you need assistance registering for Kindergarten during the school year, please contact the office at your designated home school. If you require assistance during the months of July and August, you can reach the Early Years Department by email at EarlyYears@ddsb.ca or by phone at 905-666-5500 ext. 5440.
Transportation
Durham District School Board provides transportation to eligible students in partnership with Durham Student Transportation Services. For more information and to confirm eligibility for transportation please visit the DSTS website.
