In House John English JMS Information Sessions
In Class Sessions:
On October 22 & 23, 2025, students will be exploring MyBlueprint, including school programs, courses, and individual pathways available in the TDSB, as well as discuss timelines, etc. Class attendance during these dates would be valuable to students.
- Grade 8 visits to LCI tentatively booked for November 3rd
- Presentation from ‘Skills Ontario’ booked for November 10th for Grade 8 students in our auditorium
- Career Day tentatively booked for November 20th
On Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 @6:00-7:00pm (School Auditorium), John English will be hosting an in-person Transition Information Session for Families on This Transition Information Session will include important dates relevant to the transition to Grade 9 within TDSB, regular and student central interest programs. Please RSVP using the google form sent out via messenger and community newsletter.
NEWS: Changes in regards to Specialized Programs
Based on direction from the Supervisor appointed at the TDSB by the Minister of Education, the decision has been made to change the application and admission process for Specialized Programs. Applications will be open during the week of November 10, 2025 and will remain open for three weeks.
For Secondary programs:
Applicants must meet a report card benchmark (based on their 2024-25 report cards) to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be seated based on their overall applicant score; a combination of select report card marks connected to their program of choice and an evaluated demonstration of knowledge and skills.
Please visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/specializedprograms
to learn more about program entry points, eligibility requirements, minimum report card benchmark, the required demonstrations of knowledge and skill, and the application and admission process.
All TDSB schools with Specialized Programs also host open houses in November, and we encourage you to take this opportunity to visit, learn more and ask questions about specific schools and programs.
As a reminder, the website with the list of Open House dates is here:
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Open-Houses-and-Information-Nights
If you have any questions about applying to a Specialized Program, please contact the Central Program Admissions Office at CentralPrograms@tdsb.on.ca.
*Our admin team will share what we know at this week’s School Council meeting, and will send out this meeting link later today. Of course, all information will also be shared at our Family Information Night at John English on October 29th at 6:00pm.
TDSB Information
If you would like information about the “Marks and Demonstrations of Knowledge and Skills for Arts Programs” you can find the information on the TDSB Academic Achievement and Demonstration of Knowledge and Skills
TDSB Beyond 8 : This web page will help you answer a number of questions you may have about Grade 9 in the TDSB, including course types, and earning a secondary school diploma.
OPEN HOUSES: High School Open Houses and Information Nights. To help you make an informed decision when choosing a school, TDSB schools will host in-person open houses and information sessions for parents/guardians and students between November and January.
Specialized Programs : Programs that are focused on the Arts, Math, Science & Technology, Leadership and more. All students with an interest in the program focus are invited to apply. UPDATE: The Application for September 2026 will be available from November 10 to Friday, December 12, 2025 at noon.
Planning for the 2026-27 School Year
Every secondary school offers the courses, programs and schedules that students need to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma, but there are other options besides your local designated school by address.
| Secondary School Options: Websites | Application Dates | Contact Email | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Secondary Central Student Interest ProgramsApply to attend a school with a specific program focus in the 2026-27 school year. | November 10 to 28, 2025 | CSIP@tdsb.on.ca |
 | Secondary Out-of-Area AdmissionsTo apply to attend a school with space other than your designated school by address, including Secondary Schools without a Boundary and Virtual Secondary School. | January 5 to 23, 2026 | OOA@tdsb.on.ca |
 | Secondary Schools without a BoundaryFive schools with legacy technical and commercial boundaries can now be accessed by any interested student in Toronto. | January 5 to 23, 2026 through the Secondary Out-of-Area Admissions application | OOA@tdsb.on.ca |
 | Facilitated Access into Skilled Trades (F.A.S.T.)(Open to students in Grades 10-12) Students looking to access a Specialist High Skills Major in an area of the skilled trades that is not available at their current school. | End of November deadline for Semester 2 startEnd of February deadline for September start | |
 | Accommodating Secondary High Performing Athletes (Grade 9-12 entry)Flexible scheduling for students-athletes who are competing at the provincial, national or international level training and competition. | Ongoing IntakePrimary application period for September 2026 January 5 to 30, 2026Application is closed from February 1 to after March Break. | HPA@tdsb.on.ca |
Learn more about: Secondary Options, Credit Night School, Summer School and e-Learning.
John English JMS School Council (SAC) 