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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.

January 20 - March 1, 2026 - course selections for Grade 9-11 students
January 28, 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 EDHS, we offer the following SHSM programs:

Program highlights

  • Specialist High Skills Major in Environmental
  • Outdoor Pursuits Program
  • Flexible pathways planning
  • Experiential learning opportunities

Extracurricular opportunities

  • House system
  • Teams and Sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Core Conditioning, Cross Country Running, Curling, Flag Football, Golf, Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Slo-Pitch, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball.
  • Clubs: Announcers, Coding Club, Arts Council, Extra Life, Gay-Straight Diversity, EDHS Gives, Black Student Association
  • Music & Arts: Blues Band, Choir, Concert Band, Recording Club, and Sound & Lighting
  • Leadership: Students Council, Student Athletic Association
  • Community: EDHS Day, Fall Fair, Maple Syrup Festival, Terry Fox Run

 

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.