Welcome Future Patriots!

Our school’s rich and varied curriculum includes the core subjects English, Math, Science, History, and Geography with elective courses in areas such as Business, Computer Studies, French, Healthy Active Living Education, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, Technology, and a comprehensive Arts program including Dance, Drama, Music Theatre, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, and Visual Arts.

Our extensive course offerings provide students with the preparation they need regardless of their chosen post-secondary destination.

Some of our specialties include (you can find more information by clicking the links below):

• District of Niagara Academy for the Arts (DNA Arts)

• Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM)  in Arts and Culture, Construction, and Health and Wellness, 

• and our Co-operative Education and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs.

Our Guidance Department takes the time to meet personally with every student every year of high school to discuss their course selections and post-secondary plans. 

The DSBN decided to destream all Grade 9 compulsory courses in September 2021.  Since then, the Ministry of Education has aligned with this decision.  As of September 2022, all Ontario students enrolled in Grade 9 will complete the following destreamed compulsory courses:

• Academic pathway French (FSF1D), and Geography (CGC1D)

• Destreamed English (ENL1W), Math (MTH1W) and Science (SNC1W)

Research shows that the practice of streaming students in Grade 9 closes doors for future opportunities.  Through destreaming Grade 9 courses, more students will be empowered to pursue the futures they want, with doors open to all post-secondary options, including apprenticeship, college, university, and the workplace. 

Resources to help you include:

DSBN Boundary Locator

Laura Secord Student Course Guide - Course descriptions for all courses offered. 

How to Apply to DNA Arts

Transportation is NOT provided for students accepted into the DNA Arts program.

IF YOU ARE NOT APPLYING FOR THE DNA ARTS PROGRAM, please read the following information:

How do I enrol at Laura Secord?

If you are a:

DSBN Student - Living in Laura Secord Boundary - Boundary School Locator

If your student is currently a DSBN student and lives within the Laura Secord boundary area and they wish to attend Laura Secord, all they need to do is complete their online course selections and submit their signed Course Request Sheet to their Elementary School Principal.

If you are a:

DSBN Student - NOT Living in Laura Secord Boundary - Boundary School Locator

If your student is currently a DSBN student and does NOT live within the Laura Secord boundary area but wishes to attend our school, they will: 

1.  Complete online course selections for their home secondary school with their Grade 8 teacher.

2.  Complete an Alternate School Request Form available from your Elementary Principal.  The form includes generic course selections for compulsory grade 9 courses; if approved, the requested secondary school will contact the parent and student to confirm optional courses.

All of this must be submitted to the elementary school Principal.

Application for an Alternate School does not guarantee approval.  Students who are approved through this process are responsible for their own transportation.  A DSBN Central Team will review Alternate School Requests.

If you are:

Not Currently a DSBN Student

If your student is not currently a DSBN student (e.g., attending a Catholic school or private school or being home-schooled), you must contact the Principal of your BOUNDARY DSBN high school - Boundary School Locator.  The Principal will outline the process for you to follow.

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Transportation is NOT provided for out-of-bound students who wish to attend.