Gr. 8 Open House - Belong. Learn. Collaborate. Lead.
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Huron Park Secondary school is ready to welcome future Grade 9 students! Our Open House will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Meet teachers and staff
Check out our sports and clubs
Learn about student supports
Experience subject specific demonstrations & exhibits in the classroom
Tour the school and ask questions
Learn about graduation requirements and course offerings
Discover our SHSM Programs
Information Session at 6:00, 6:30 & 7:00 in the cafeteria
Grade 8 to 9 Transition Planning
Grade 8 to 9 Transition Planning
The transition from elementary to secondary school is a very exciting time for students. Many things occur in their final year of elementary that will help students make the transition smooth and enjoyable.
TVDSB Transition Guide |TVDSB Gr. 8 Transition Planning
To view this information in an accessible and translatable format, please visit our board's Grade 9 to 12 Programming webpage
Below you will find, in chronological order, all the information about the registration and course selection process, events and opportunities that will occur throughout the year.
Transition to High School - Great Resource for Parents!
This video is designed to help you prepare for your child's transition into High School. Topics covered include:
Understand teenage brain development and growth
Tips on communicating with your teen
Digital media safety
Transitioning into grade 9
Fostering teenage resiliency
Red flags to watch out for
Connecting to school and community supports
September/October
September/October
A great time for students to reflect on their personal interests, ambitions and goals.
This is also a great opportunity to explore potential post-secondary destinations or career fields using myBlueprint . This research can be used to help assist students in the course selection process for Grade 9.
How to Videos
How to Videos
The myBlueprint Education Planner is an online tool available to all TVDSB students (Grades 7-12), teachers and parents to: investigate and research educational options for all pathways (apprenticeship, work, college and university), discover learning styles, explore career interest surveys, plan secondary school courses, set short-term and long-terms goals, build resumes and much more.
November - High School Life - By Students, For Students
Student Success and Leadership students will visit Grade 8 classes during November 9 - 18, 2026. We will be presenting High School Life - By Students, For Students. Everything you need to now about high school will be covered.
Looking for ways to connect, learn, and have fun? Check out our amazing Clubs & Teams: Rugby, Basketball, Swimming, Robotics Club, Art Club, Chess Club, DECA, Growgirls+, Coding Club, HOSA, Jazz Band, Student Council, Yearbook Club, and more! Click here to see the full list.
Gr. 8 Open House - Belong. Learn. Collaborate. Lead.
Huron Park Secondary school is ready to welcome future Grade 9 students! Our Open House will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Meet teachers and staff
Check out our sports and clubs
Learn about student supports
Experience subject specific demonstrations & exhibits in the classroom
Tour the school and ask questions
Discover our SHSM Programs
Gr8_Visit_Presentation_2025.pdfHP Visits Grade 8 Schools
HP Visits Grade 8 Schools
Presentation includes information about course options, extra-curricular opportunities, high school life...
Grade 8 Open House 2025 final.pdfOpen House Presentation
Open House Presentation
Diploma requirements, supports, programing, course selection process, extracurriculars and...
HP Subjects
HP Subjects
Take a look inside the subject areas at Huron Park. Learn about the many options available and see the spaces and samples of student work.
Wrap Cover_2025_Interactive-FINAL.pdfSelection Guide
Selection Guide
All information within this document is provided in an accessible and translatable format at www.tvdsb.ca/HighSchool
Grade 9 Course Calendar 2026-2027.pdfGr. 9 Course Calendar
Gr. 9 Course Calendar
HP Course Calendar: course options and descriptions.
Take TECH @ HP
Take TECH @ HP
Huron Park offers a comprehensive Technology program covering a wide range of fields, including Manufacturing - SHSM* , Automotive, Construction, Design, Healthcare - SHSM*, Communication, Electrical, and Green Industries. Specialist High Skills Major*
January - Registration & Course Selections
January - Registration & Course Selections
The Elementary Pathway Lead teacher will take Grade 8 students through the process of putting their course selections into myBlueprint.
Course selections should be based on the individual students interests, ambitions, learning style and goals. In order for this to happen, students should speak with their teachers and parents/guardians when selecting courses.
Steps to Register from a TVDSB School:
Steps to Register from a TVDSB School:
Plan your courses by reviewing the course calendar
Login to myBlueprint username: schoolusername@gotvdsb.ca and school password
This guide helps navigate myBlueprint to choose and submit courses
Print the sign off sheet from myBlueprint and submit to your grade 8 teacher - February 13, 2026
If applying from out-of-area please complete and email the following form to (h.heming@tvdsb.ca) by Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12 pm.: Out of Area Application form
Steps to Register from a non-TVDSB school:
Steps to Register from a non-TVDSB school:
(check out The School Locator Tool if you are unsure if you are in- area or not)
Complete Online Pre-registration Tool OR print, complete and email the Student Registration Form to h.heming@tvdsb.ca - due Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12 pm.
Select Courses by printing, circling and emailing the Course Selection Form to h.heming@tvdsb.ca - due Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12 pm.
Provide proof of address via email (e.g. copy of a utility bill, phone bill, rental agreement, etc.)
Provide proof of citizenship via email (e.g. copy of passport, birth certificate, permanent residence)
If applying from out-of-area please complete and email the following form to h.heming@tvdsb.ca: Out-of-Area Application form- due Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12 pm.
Copy of Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) - if applicable
Anticipated Notification of Acceptance for Out of Area: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Wrap Cover_2025_Interactive-FINAL.pdfCourse Selection Guide
All information within this document is provided in an accessible and translatable format at www.tvdsb.ca/HighSchool
Grade 9 Course Calendar 2026-2027.pdfCourse Calendar: course options and descriptions
Grade 9 Selections Form 2026-2027.pdfCourse selection sheet: non TVDSB students only.
UPDATED Out-of-Area (OOA) Exemption Request Form (2025-2026).pdfOut-of area application:
TVDSB students and non TVDSB students.
myBlueprint How to Video
This video will take you through the process of picking Gr. 9 courses using myBlueprint.
Course_Selection_Guide_for_Grade_8_Student.pdfGrade 8 Course Selection with myBlueprint
Submitting course selections with myBlueprint is easy! Follow these simple steps to submit your course selections for Grade 9.
March/April
March/April
During this time period, students will be asked to verify the courses they have selected. At this point, students have an opportunity to make any necessary changes to their Grade 9 Course Selection.
Summer School Registration
Summer School Registration
Registration is now open for TVDSB's New Credit eLearning Summer Program. Our new credit eLearning courses are open to TVDSB students registered for grade 9 at a TVDSB high school in September 2026. The New Credit eLearning Program runs from July 2 to July 30, 2026. Registration is open from March until June , 2026.
For additional program details including course offerings and/or to register, please visit the TVDSB New Credit eLearning web page.
April/May - Incoming Grade 8s Visit Huron Park
April/May - Incoming Grade 8s Visit Huron Park
Incoming Grade 8’s visit Huron Park and sit in on grade 9 classes and participate in other activities to to help them become familiar with their new school.
July/August - Community Service
July/August - Community Service
Once you have completed grade 8, you may begin to accumulate your 40 hours of community involvement that is a secondary school graduation requirement. The summer immediately following grade 8 is great opportunity to get this graduation requirement out of the way. Be sure to check the Volunteer section of the website to obtain the necessary forms and information about eligible community involvement activities.
Get a head start on Grade 9 with two days of tips, hints and skills!
High School Here I Come! is a non-credit summer program for Grade 8 students who are starting at a TVDSB high school in September 2023. Students will be provided with a variety of learning skills and strategies designed to help them with their transition to secondary school.
Topics that will be discussed:
The reality of High School
Academic expectations and study skills
Getting and staying organized
Getting involved in the school community
Literacy and Numeracy learning skills
For Summer 2026 the High School Here I Come! program will be delivered on site over two days.
Once registered, students will be scheduled to attend the program Monday, August 17 and Tuesday 18, 2026 OR Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday 20, 2026. Parents will receive communication prior to the start of the program to let them know the dates their child is scheduled to attend.
For Summer 2026, registration for High School Here I Come! will be completed through myBlueprint.
Registration Closes: Wednesday August 5, 2026 at noon
For more information and or to register visit TVDSB High School Here I Come!
Guidance Secretary
Guidance Secretary
Mrs. A. Law
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a.law@tvdsb.ca
Guidance Counsellor
Guidance Counsellor
Mr. K. McGill
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PH; 519-537-2347
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k.mcgill@tvdsb.ca
Guidance Counsellor
Guidance Counsellor
Mrs. K. Kalbfleisch
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PH; 519-537-2347
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k.kalbfleisch@tvdsb.ca
Guidance Counsellor
Guidance Counsellor
Mr. P. Scrivener
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PH; 519-537-2347
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p.scrivener@tvdsb.ca
Student Success
Student Success
Mrs. A. Moss
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PH; 519-537-2347
a.moss@tvdsb.ca
Learning Support
Learning Support
Ms. K. Munro
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PH; 519-537-2347
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kellie.munro@tvdsb.ca
Learning Support
Learning Support
Ms. D. Burns
Last Name Alpha: L to Z
PH; 519-537-2347
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deborah.burns1@tvdsb.ca
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