2024 Getting Ready for High School

The Getting Ready for High School (GR4HS) program is open to students entering grade 9 at DDSB secondary schools in September. It provides a brief introduction to the Grade 9 English and mathematics curriculum, as well as study skills, time management, and provides steps to success. The program also allows students to become familiar with their new school and prepares them for the transition from elementary school to secondary school.

 Please note that due to current DDSB IT policies, students must be in Canada to access course materials and classes. Students attempting to login from another country will not have access to their courses, and will be unable to participate in eLearning programming. 

DDSB@Home students are responsible for providing their own electronic equipment and a stable internet connection (see technology notes in the FAQ). 

Limited bussing is available for students attending Brock HS, Port Perry HS and Uxbridge SS. 

Note: this program is open to current or future Durham DSB students ONLY. 

Still have Questions – see our FAQs

*Disclaimers:  Durham Continuing Education reserves the right to revise, limit, or cancel programming.  DCE is not responsible if a home school will not add a credit to the student transcript because it was taken without permission or without applicable pre-requisites. 

 Please check back often. Updated information will be posted as it becomes available.