February 19th, 2026

Grade 8 students – level up your learning in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)!

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Course Selection Now Available for Grade 8 Students

Choose Your Path and Shape Your Secondary School Journey

As of Thursday, February 19, 2026 Grade 8 students are invited to use myBlueprint to select courses for Fall 2026. Access to myBlueprint for course selection closes on Wednesday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m.

Select Courses on myBlueprint

Not sure how to sign in? How to Sign in to myBlueprint

About myBlueprint

WRDSB students use myBlueprint for pathway planning. This platform encourages students to:

  • Learn about themselves
  • Set goals
  • Document their skill development

Teachers and guidance counsellors can advise and help students with their planning for course selection.

myBlueprint Access for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Are you the parent, family member or caregiver of a Grade 8 student going into Grade 9 next year in the WRDSB?

You are encouraged to set up a family account to connect with your student for pathway planning.

Resources for Future Grade 9 Students

Information for Future Grade Nines

Every year, thousands of students across the WRDSB level up their learning as they move from Grade 8 to Grade 9. Our Future Grade Nines page is your starting point to learn everything you need to know for the next school year. You’ll find information about:

  • Our 16 secondary schools
  • Evaluation days
  • Magnet programs
  • Registration for students not currently enrolled

Learn more: Future Grade Nines

Transition to Secondary School Guide

Check out this comprehensive guide to help you create your plan to transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9 in the WRDSB. You’ll find detailed information about:

  • Decoding course codes
  • Subject-specific information
  • Your road map to secondary school
  • Supports and resources available
  • Indigenous Education
  • Equity, belonging and inclusion
  • Pathways to post-secondary
  • And more!

View the Transition to Secondary School Guide

Graduation Requirements

Graduation is based on an accumulation of credits. Many courses offered in secondary education are credit courses. Visit the WRDSB website to learn more about the graduation requirements for:

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

Learn more: Graduation Requirements

Not Yet a WRDSB Student?

Begin Registration Online

Looking to level up your educational journey by joining the WRDSB? You can begin your registration online: Register for Grade 9 to 12 in the WRDSB

Please note: Students currently enrolled in a WRDSB school for Grade 8 do not need to register for Grade 9.