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Grade 8 Non-LDCSB Student Registration

Currently attending a Non-LDCSB school (TVDSB, Private School, new to London, etc.)
  1. Students/Parents please register your child for STA through the online registration process beginning January 8, 2024.  This should be completed where possible by February 29, 2024.  It can be found at https://sta.ldcsb.ca/ (Please remember to select the 2024-2025 school year).
  2. Once completed, STA will review your registration form and documents and you will be contacted by email to complete your registration 'next steps'.  At that time, we will provide the course selection information and you will have the opportunity to select courses.  You will need to provide a report card and IEP (if applicable).
  3. You will not be completing course selection in myBlueprint. 
  4. Gr. 8 students are required to select 8 courses and 2 alternatives
  5. Click Here to Pay the Grade 9 Student Activity Fee
 
Summer School information, please click here
The Journey Begins Planning for a Successful Grade 9
 

Where Can I Get Information About STA And Its Programs? 

STA frequently updates their website. Click here to access their website. 

 

How Do I Register? 

Click here to get updated registration information from STA.  

  1. Students/Parents please register your child for STA through the online registration process.  This should be completed where possible by February 29, 2024.  Click here to register (Please remember to select the 2024-2025 school year). 
  1. Once completed, STA will review your registration form and documents and you will be contacted by email to complete your registration 'next steps'.  At that time, we will provide the course selection information and you will have the opportunity to select courses.  You will need to provide a report card and IEP (if applicable). 
  1. You will not be competing course selection in myBlueprint.  

 

What Courses Do We Have To Take In Grade 9? 

Grade 9 students must select 8 courses and 2 alternate courses. Of the 8 courses, 6 are required courses: Religion, Math, Science, English, French, and Geography. 

 

Are There Fees To Pay? 

Click here to pay the Grade 9 Student Activity Fee. 

 

We Are Interested In Taking A Summer School Class. How Do We Sign Up? 

Some families wish to take a Summer School class. Summer School is not a requirement. STA strongly recommends that only Geography is considered for students entering grade 9. Summer School website click here

 

What Do These Course Codes Mean (1W, 1D, 1L, 1O)? Why Are There No Applied Courses? What Courses Do I Take To Keep College and University Pathways Open? What Is A Locally Developed Course? 

Recently, the Ministry of Education made changes to the grade 9 curriculum for all Ontario students and schools. 

  • The new Grade 9 English, Math, Science and Geography courses (ending in 1W) replace the previous academic and applied courses. 
  • The new Grade 9 French course (ending in 1D) replaces the previous academic and applied courses. 
  • Courses ending in 1W and 1D prepare students for apprenticeship, college, and university pathways. 
  • Open level courses (ending in 1O) are for all students and all pathways.
  • Our Locally Developed courses should only be selected based on recommendation from the grade 8 teacher and prepare students for the workplace pathway only.  Locally Developed Courses are designed for students who are still working at an elementary level in a particular subject area (English, Math and Science only).
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I Would Like To Speak To A Guidance Counsellor at STA. How Can I Do That? 

Counsellor 

Last Name Begins With 

Email 

Phone Ext. 

Mr. F. Delle Donne 

A - G 

[email protected]

24042 
Mr. D. Keane 

H - O 

[email protected] 

24043 
Mrs. M. Kulik Jackson

P - Z 

mkulik@ldcsb.ca 

24041 

Mrs. H. DeSando 

Student Support Administrator 

[email protected]

24040