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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'.

 

Week of January 12th, 2026 - Course Selections for Grade 8 Students
February 16th - March 6th, 2026 - Course selections for Grade 9-12 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 Maple Ridge, we offer an SHSM program in Health and Wellness and the Arts (pending).

Extracurricular opportunities

  • Extensive athletic program, including Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Drop-in Intramural Basketball, Fitness Centre, Flag Football, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and Wrestling

  • Wide range of extracurricular clubs including Best Buddies, Book Club, Chess Club, Choir, Computer Programming, Dance, Debate, DECA, Fitness Centre, Games Club, Green Team, Improv Club, Jack Chapter, Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Club (JEDI), Math Club, Model UN/Global Issues, Music Jam Sessions, Open Club, Open Studio (Arts), Ophea Healthy Schools, Pottery Club, Small Ensemble, and Student Government

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.