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Course selection details and timelines

Secondary students typically select eight courses per academic year. Information and support in planning for your future, selecting courses to meet individual interests and goals, post-secondary destinations, and course type preferences is available by reviewing the secondary school graduation requirements and from individual secondary school guidance departments and/or graduation coaches.

Course selection is an annual process completed by students using myBlueprint and their SCDSB login information to access myBlueprint. Families can also create an account where they can directly link to their child(ren)’s account. For more information visit www.myblueprint.ca/simcoe and select 'Sign Up'. 

 

December 8 - 12, 2025 - course selections for Grade 8 students

January 12 - March 6, 2026 - course selections for Grade 9-11 students

Course offerings

Specialist High Skills Majors

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized program that enables Grade 11 and 12 students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while fulfilling the requirements for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). SHSMs offer students valuable opportunities to gain sector-specific skills and knowledge, preparing them for various post-secondary pathways, including apprenticeship training, college, university, or direct entry into the workforce.

At Bear Creek SS, we offer the following SHSM programs:

Program highlights

  • Four Specialist High Skill Majors: Health & Wellness, Transportation, Fitness, Sport and Recreation Management, and Arts and Culture
  • Outdoor Education

Extracurricular opportunities

  • A variety of options in music, the arts, athletics, outdoor activities, academic challenges, leadership, writing, and technology

Diploma and certificate requirements

Students in Ontario can earn:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC)
  • Certificate of Accomplishment

Learn more about the requirements for the OSSD, OSSC, and Certificate of Accomplishment.