2026 Getting Ready for High School

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The Getting Ready for High School (GR4HS) program is open to students entering grade 9 at a DDSB secondary school 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 this program is In-person.  Student must register for the the school they are register to attend in September. 
**** Limited bussing is available for students attending Brock HS, Port Perry HS and Uxbridge SS. ****

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Registration closes for this program August 14, 2026, at 12 NOON. 

Program
Dates
  • Friday, Aug 21st
  • Monday, Aug 24th
  • Tuesday, Aug 25th

Location

In-person: Available at each secondary school within the Durham DSB

Times

8:30 AM to 1:30 PM (with two (2) 15-minute nutrition breaks)

How does my child register for Getting Ready for High School?

  • Current DDSB students register through myBlueprint.
  • Pre-registered students, register directly with DCE using the Registration Form, using the link below. This is because their myBlueprint is not attached properly with a DDSB account, even if they can see a myBlueprint account.

Can I complete registration for my child in myBlueprint?

No.  Parent accounts in myBlueprint do not allow parents to register any programs in myBlueprint.

What do we do if my child's Chromebook is locked out or broken?

Option 1- Locked out:  Submit an IT Help Request.  Make sure to indicate that your child is trying to register for GR4HS.  IT Help Form 
Option 2 - Broken Chromebook:  Have your child use another computer and an "Incognito" window in Chrome to login to their DDSB Account.  They can then access myBlueprint, following the instructions below, while using their DDSB credentials. 

How can I help my child register in myBlueprint?

1. Have them login on their Chromebook.
2. Open up the DDSB Student Mobile Campus Start page.  (ddsb.ca/student)
3. Have them select the myBlueprint Logo and they will be logged in using the DDSB SSO login. (No password required because of the DDSB SSO)

4. Have them select Continuing Education on the left menu and then they can Explore Courses.  Students must select the school they are enrolled in for September.

If you have followed the steps above and are still having issues, email Dan MacDonald, daniel.macdonald@ddsb.ca for further assistance.

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.