Grade 8 to 9 Transitions

The links below will aid in the transition to high school.  

Please take advantage of these excellent resources. 

The TDSB has designated Harbord as CLOSED to Out-of-Area Admissions.

TDSB policy is that students who don’t live in catchment or aren’t in our French Immersion pathway cannot apply to, or attend Harbord. 

Refer to TDSB Out-of Area info.  


2024-2025 COURSE REQUESTS/SELECTIONS FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL

Eligible grade 8 students in TDSB schools will submit grade 9 course selections through my Blueprint by Feb. 26th 2024 with help from their grade 8 school.  Non TDSB students will submit course requests to HCI counsellors during their registration meeting. 

Grade 9 students coming to Harbord must choose 8 courses plus 2 alternative choices. Please see the info below for courses specific to Harbord. 

Carefully read the information on the Registration page of our website to ensure you’re eligible to attend Harbord.  

Regular Program

See Course Selection Guideline for details and elective courses offered at Harbord. 


**PPL1OF (Female identified),  PPL1OM (Male identified), or PAF1O1 (All Gender)

*AMI/AMS/AMV: 1O1 for Experienced Music (2+ years playing an instrument), 1O2 for Beginner Music

French Immersion Program

See Course Selection Guideline for details and elective courses offered at Harbord.


**PPL1OF (Female identified),  PPL1OM (Male identified), or PAF1O1 (All Gender)

*AMI/AMS/AMV: 1O1 for Experienced Music (2+ years playing an instrument), 1O2 for Beginner Music


If you don’t plan to continue in French Immersion we advise you to inform your current school in writing and double check your Harbord timetable in September; do not assume that simply choosing all English courses will be sufficient.  


Reminder that you must live in our catchment to attend our REGULAR PROGRAM.

MST: Coding and Design Certificate

Students wishing to take part in this program must choose TGJ1O in grade 9

If you need to request a change to the courses requested through myBlueprint for the 2024-2025 school year, see the information in the Course/Timetable Changes section of this website.  

Grade 8 Open House

Please join us on December 11th for our Grade 8 Open House.  


This is your chance to get a tour of the school, meet teachers + students, learn about our academic programs and see what clubs and sports we run. 

It's going to be a fun evening:)

Messages to grade 8s from our current grade 10 students: Tips for Success in High School:)

Copy of GLC2O1-A2M5: Advice for a Grade 8 Student
A2M5 Advice to 8th Grade Students-Liam B .pdf
A2M5 - Advice for a Grade 8 Student - Dylan Carter.pdf
Copy of Advice For Grade 8 Student
Advice for a Grade 8 Student.pdf
Portfolio #2 - Life is All About Balance (Apr 28, 2023 at 9_33 PM).MOV
Success in High School.pdf

Welcome to High School

We hope you have a smooth transition from grade 8 to high school.  There are a lot of folks here to help you!

Please see our tips for Success in High School to get a sense of how you can prepare for a really good year:)

Summer School 2023

Continuing Education

eLearning