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Course selection details and timelines

Course selection is an annual process completed by students using My Blueprint. Course selection is based on a combination of Ministry of Education requirements and elective courses. Parents/guardians can see their child(ren)'s My Blueprint profile by registering for a parent/guardian account {ADD LINK to instructions}. 

Students will select courses for the next school year between January and March. School guidance departments will provide direction and support for the selection process.

 

February 1 - March 1, 2026 - course selections for Grade 9-11 students
January 19 - February 2, 2025 - course selections for Grade 8 students

Course offerings

Specialist High Skills Majors

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized program that enables Grade 11 and 12 students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while fulfilling the requirements for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). SHSMs offer students valuable opportunities to gain sector-specific skills and knowledge, preparing them for various post-secondary pathways, including apprenticeship training, college, university, or direct entry into the workforce.

At BDHS, we offer the following SHSM programs:

Program highlights

  • Specialist High Skills Major – Construction, Hospitality and Tourism, Information and Communications Technology, and Transportation
  • Two Credit Transportation Technology Program
  • Two Credit Hospitality Program
  • Dual Credits (providing the opportunity for students to earn college credits while in high school)
  • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
  • Co-op Program and experiential learning
  • ESL/ELD Program and Multi-Language Learner Facilitator
  • Multi-Language Learner Guidance Counsellor
  • Graduation Coaches for Black students, Racialized students, 2SLGBTQIA+ students, and Indigenous students
  • eLearning courses

Extracurricular opportunities

  • A variety of options in music, the arts, athletics, outdoor activities, academic challenges, leadership, writing, and technology

Diploma and certificate requirements

Students in Ontario can earn:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC)
  • Certificate of Accomplishment

Learn more about the requirements for the OSSD, OSSC, and Certificate of Accomplishment.