Course Selection 2026

2026-2027 Course Selection Timelines 

Grades 9, 10, 11 and returning Grade 12 students must complete and submit their course selection in Xello between 

FEBRUARY 9 - 27, 2026.

Course selection is completed in  Xello:

1. Go to the OCDSB Student Portal  (https://sites.google.com/ocdsb.ca/ocdsb-student-portal/home )

2. Click on the VLE Login

3. Click on the Gr 7-12 Specific batch of icons

4. Choose the Xello icon

5. Click on the Course Planner link (on the right-hand side) to select courses.  

More information about high school course selection can be found on the OCDSB Student Guide for Course Selections page.

Students and their parent/guardians are encouraged to take time to review course options together, research post-secondary pathways, and ask teachers or guidance counsellors for advice to make the best possible course choices.

 If you would like to chat with your Guidance Counsellor about Course Selections, please make sure you have done the following before coming to your guidance appointment:

• Reviewed the slides posted  below (How to Access Xello & Complete Course Selections, CHS Electives and grade-specific slideshows) and carefully read the email sent by Ms Peeling on Friday, February 6th, 2026.

• Started building your Course Planner in Xello

Canterbury Programs/Courses requiring a Separate or Supplemental Application for 2026-2027

1. Link Crew Leadership (IDC3O and IDC4U)   

Add Link Crew, Grade 11 (IDC3O) or Link Crew, Grade 12 (IDC4U) in your Course Planner in Xello.  

After course selection has closed, students who selected the course will be invited to join the CHS Link Crew 2026-2027 Google Classroom to access and complete the application process. 

2. Outdoor Education (PAD3O) - Expression of Interest due by:  February 27, 2026

This course is open to students entering grade 10, 11 or 12; priority will be given to students entering grade 11 and 12. (If you are currently in Grade 9, you will need to contact your Guidance Counsellor to add PAD3O to your Course Planner as a 9th course.) 

To express interest in registering for Outdoor Ed (PAD3O), you must add PAD3O to your Xello Course Planner AND fill in the Outdoor Ed Expression of Interest Form. Please note that this course is offered outside of the timetable. 

3. Tech Crew, Grade 11 and Grade 12 (IDP3O and IDP4U) - Expression of Interest due by:  February 27, 2026

To express interest in registering for Tech Crew, Grade 11 (IDP3O) or Tech Crew, Grade 12 (IDP4U), you must add IDP3O or IDP4U to your Xello Course Planner AND fill in the Tech Crew Expression of Interest Form in order to be considered for this course. 

4. Yearbook & Web Magazine Production, Grade 12 (TGG4MU) - Expression of Interest due by:  February 27, 2026

Students must have successfully completed TGG3MU in order to apply to take TGG4MU.  Limited enrolment. 

To express interest in registering for TGG4MU, you must add TGG4MU to your Xello Course Planner AND fill in the Yearbook TGG4MU Expression of Interest Form application in order to be considered for this course.

5. Cooperative Education (1CO3AD or 1CO4PD) 

Students who select 2-credit Co-op (1CO3AD) or full-day Co-op (1CO4PD) in their Course Planner in Xello will receive a link to the Co-op Google Form after the Course Selection period closes to provide additional information to our Co-op teacher regarding placement interests.

Note: Students in French Immersion may be able to complete their Coop in French and have it count as a French credit.

6. SHSM Programs (Business, Arts & Culture, or other):  

Add the SHSM program of interest in your Course Planner in Xello.   Follow up with your Guidance Counsellor after you have completed a  SHSM application.

7. International Certificate Program (ICP): 

Contact your Guidance Counsellor for more information about how to apply and to review your course selection to ensure you have the required course components.