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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 visit www.myblueprint.ca/simcoe and select 'Sign Up'. 

 

January 20 - March 12, 2026 - course selections for Grade 9-11 students
January 20 - 30, 2026 - course selections for Grade 8 students

Course offerings for 2026-27

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 Banting Memorial HS, we offer the following SHSM programs:

Program highlights

  • Specialist High Skills Major in Agri-Business, Arts, Transportation, and Health and Wellness in focused areas of Personal Service and Personal Fitness. 
  • French Immersion and Advanced Placement (AP®) in Biology

Extracurricular opportunities

  • Extensive robotics program with features on TSN and invitation to the world's largest technology and robotics trade show
  • Outstanding athletic teams competing provincially
  • Large variety of clubs

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.