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Course selection details and timelines

Secondary students typically select eight courses per academic year. Information and support in planning for your future, selecting courses to meet individual interests and goals, post-secondary destinations and course type preferences is available by reviewing the secondary school graduation requirements and from individual secondary school guidance departments and/or graduation coaches.

Course selection is an annual process completed by students using myBlueprint and their SCDSB login information to access myBlueprint. Families can also create an account where they can directly link to their child(ren)’s account. For more information, please visit: www.myblueprint.ca/simcoe and select 'Sign Up'.


January 20 - March 6, 2026 - course selections for Grade 9-11 students


February 27, 2026 - 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 GBDSS, we offer the following SHSM programs:

Program highlights

  • French Immersion
  • Outdoor Education Program
  • Advanced Placement in French

Extracurricular opportunities

  • Clubs ranging from visual, musical, and dramatic arts to horticulture, marketing, and equity
  • Inclusive teams across a variety of sports

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.