Future Ravens

The TDSB has shared a Gr. 8-9 transition guide and dedicated website to help you with this transition. Students are encouraged to begin exploring and researching their secondary school options as early as possible.

Learn more from our Assistant Curriculum Leaders & Students:

• English & Moderns video message from Mr. Decuseara

• Mathematics video message from Mr. Garrison

• Arts Department 3D Virtual Art gallery 

• Visual Arts video message from Ms. Lambert

• Science video message from Mr. Kennedy

• Dalla Lana School of Public Health student testimonials from S.S., N.B. and X.W.

• Don't forget to check out our Department websites to learn more. 

• We've asked our students to share what has helped them most in high school and what advice they have for our future Ravens- check it out here

• Hear from our students about why they LOVE Runnymede so much.

  • Gr. 9 & 10 Student Video

  • Gr. 11 & 12 Student Video

  • SHSM Student Videos

  • B.S.A Student Video

All TDSB students will be using the myBlueprint Education Planner to select and submit their courses for the 2024-2025 school year.  myBlueprint is a comprehensive online education and career planner. Students can use myBlueprint to plan their high school courses, research post-secondary and career opportunities. This is a fantastic tool for students to backwards-plan their future endeavors. Check out the myBlueprint Getting Started Guide for Families and How-To Submit Course Selection Video.

The STEM@RUNN program is identified as a Secondary Central Student Interest program as defined by the TDSB. Students apply to Centralized Programs through an online application that will be available in November. Learn more about Applications and Admissions.

Students can apply to one Centralized Programs and one alternate. If applying to two choices, the applications must be ranked. If accepted to the first choice program, they will not be considered for their second choice.

In addition to prioritizing students from underserved communities, the TDSB Math, Science and Technology programs are committed to supporting the representation of students self-identifying as female.

Non-TDSB students must complete the TDSB Online Registration form. A member of the RCI Gr. 8-9 Transition Team will contact families with information regarding next steps. 

November:

• Grade 8 to 9 Transition Information Session for Grade 8 Families (November 1, 2023)

• Student Interest Program Information Session for Grade 8 Families (November 2, 2022)

• Deadline to submit the Central Student Interest Program Online Application (November 24, 2023)

• Research Secondary Central Programs and Schools, Alternative Schools and Local Programs in the TDSB

December:

• Round 1

  • Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 7, 2023)

  • Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 13, 2023)

• Round 2

  • Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 14, 2023)

  • Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 20, 2023)

January

• Students wishing to attend a school other than their designated school by address; Out-of-Area Online Applications are available (January 8, 2024)

• Out-of-Area Online Applications are due (January 26, 2024)

February

• Round 1

  • Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 7, 2024)

  • Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 13, 2024)

• Round 2

  • Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 14, 2024)

  • Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 20, 2024)

• Final round

  • Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 21, 2024)

  • Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 23, 2024)

• Students must finalize their destination for secondary school (designated school by address, Central Program, Alternative School, Out-of-Area Admission) by completing and submitting the corresponding course selection for the accepted school in myBlueprint (February 27, 2023)

RCI Main Office: 416-394-3200

RCI Guidance Department: 416-394-3200 ext. 20040

Carla Cernic- Assistant Curriculum Leader of Student Services:

carla.cernic@tdsb.on.ca

416-394-3200 ext. 20041

Chris Bis- Assistant Curriculum Leader of Specialized Programs:

chris.bis@tdsb.on.ca

416-394-3200 ext. 20042