High School Open House

Open Houses to be held for students entering High School next year.

Grade 8 families are invited to get to know their local high school and
explore innovative programs and options offered in York Catholic schools.

This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students who will be starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in the York Region – and Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the Town of Georgina or Whitchurch-Stouffville – are encouraged to review the high school open houses list. Students and their parents are also encouraged to attend the open house for their local Catholic high school and its regular program, as well as any others with regional programs of interest.

The open houses will highlight each school’s important key aspects, including administration, programs, graduation requirements, uniforms, school structure, student opportunities and more. In addition, information about the registration process, including registration dates, deadlines and documents needed to enrol, will also be discussed. This information is also available through the Board’s Admissions Department. Admission to a York Catholic high school is open to all students residing in the York Region, in accordance with the rules governing open access.

York Catholic high schools are highly sought after for their academic programs focusing on well-being, equity and inclusion. York Catholic District School Board has the highest English-language graduation rates in the province, and admission is competitive. Our high schools are well-known for their innovative programming, caring staff who help guide students, leadership opportunities, engaging student life and our Board’s consistency as one of the top-performing school boards in Ontario.

York Catholic offers seven regional programs and all secondary schools offer Specialist High Skills Major programs.

• • • Advanced Placement (AP) / Program for Academic and Creative Extension (PACE) – Programs with an extended and enriched curriculum allow students to earn credits or advanced standing at most universities.

• • • English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Literacy Development (ELD) – English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development programs assist English language learners from diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds in attaining English language proficiency.

• • • French Immersion (FI) – Students who completed the Elementary French Immersion program or equivalent can continue with the immersion program to earn a French Immersion certificate upon graduation.
    • High Performer Athlete (HPA) – An academic-based program for student-athletes participating in competitive-level athletics. Students benefit from a flexible timetable to help balance their academic and athletic commitments and earn high school credits for the work they put into their training.
    • International Baccalaureate (IB) – A rigorous and intellectually challenging pre-university course of study that allows students to earn an IB Diploma upon graduation, recognized in Canada and abroad.

• • • Regional Arts (RAP) – Students specialize in drama, dance, visual arts, digital media arts, instrumental music or vocal music while obtaining their high school diploma.

• • • STREAM Program – This interdisciplinary program uses Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to approach inquiry and problem-based learning
      
    • Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) – Students can obtain a diploma with a specialist in either: Arts and Culture; Aviation and Aerospace; Business; Construction; Health and Wellness; Hospitality and Tourism; Information and Communications Technology; Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services; Manufacturing; or Non-Profit.

Parents and students wondering which York Catholic high school serves their local community can enter their residential address into the Board’s School Locator at: http://locator.ycdsb.ca/.  Following is a list of all high school open houses.

The York Catholic District School Board is one of the top-performing school boards in Ontario. It delivers educational programming to approximately 51,000 students in 102 schools throughout York Region. York Catholic is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable learning environment reflected through inclusive programs, curricula, and practices. For more information, visit www.ycdsb.ca or follow us on Twitter at @YCDSB. 

York Catholic High School Open Houses 

Please note: All open houses will take place, in person, at the secondary school, 

except for St. Katharine Drexel CHS.

The open house for St. Katharine Drexel CHS will be held at St. Brendan CES.

Please click on the school’s name below to view the school’s website.