The transition from elementary school to high school is a time of celebration - new challenges and opportunities await for our students. We recognize that students enter Grade 9 with different strengths, interests and goals.
For this reason, students can select a variety of different course levels and programs that provide learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom. These programs will best meet an individual's needs and help students make choices to achieve a destination pathway that complements an individual's talents.
Welcome to St. Mary Grade 8 students - Class of 2025! A video by Grade 12 Communications Technology (TGJ4M1)
Welcome to Grade 9 at St. Mary: Grade 8 Parent Information Virtual Evening (January 2021)
Our school community is made up of students from the following Associate Elementary Schools:
Registration for Grade 8 students currently attending these schools is processed by St. Mary Guidance Counsellors in the elementary school classroom.
All students benefit from transitional supports when moving from elementary to secondary school.
How to Register for Grade 9 (for students not currently attending Father Fenelon, St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Isaac Jogues, St. Joseph-Uxbridge, St. Monica, or St. Wilfrid) |
We welcome students of all faiths at our Durham Catholic secondary schools.
ANY PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS who are NEW to our Board MUST complete the DCDSB Online Student Application IN ADDITION to the Pre-Admission package. Please submit the Pre-Admission Package as soon as possible once you have submitted the online application. French Immersion students should select "ENGLISH" option in the online system; the appropriate French program will be adjusted by Guidance Counsellors during the course selection and registration appointments. Any student who DOES NOT live at a Pickering/Uxbridge address must contact the Guidance Office for further instruction. Once the application has been approved by Administration, Guidance will contact you to schedule the course selection appointment. Please call Ms. Sciascia Guidance Administrative Assistance (x56020) for further details. |
Head Start program |
DCDSB/St. Mary offers a summer transition program for students entering Grade 9 called Head Start. This program is offered at St. Mary in late August and gives students an overview of math and literacy, while providing study tips and strategies to achieve success in high school. Students also receive an orientation and tour of the school and start to make new friends.
For information on how to register, visit DCDSB Continuing and Adult Education site or speak to your child's Grade 8 Teacher or school Principal. |
Reach Ahead program |
If you are a Grade 8 student in the Durham Catholic DSB and starting St. Mary in September, Grade 9 credits are available this summer as part of our Reach Ahead Program.
Who: All Grade 8 students currently attending DCDSB elementary schools going into Grade 9 at DCDSB Catholic Secondary Schools For information on how to register, visit DCDSB Continuing and Adult Education site, download a registration form, or speak to your child's Grade 8 Teacher or school Principal. |
Uniforms |
The official dress code of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is a result of discussion with faculty, students, parent council and administration. Our school uniform is compulsory. All students are to wear the uniform during the school day. The school colours are navy blue, white and gray.
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Transportation |
Durham Student Transportation Services automatically will capture student information during the St. Mary registration process and route information will be available late August. Parent/Guardians are required to call the 24 hour automated phone line 1-866-908-6578 or 905-666-6979 to obtain the student's bus #, bus time and stop location. Parents will need the student's OEN (found on a report card) in order to activate the system. To inquire about home address eligibility at any time, you can contact DSTS and speak to your Pickering coordinator (this includes St. Joseph C.S. in Uxbridge) at 1-800-240-6943. Please note that home address only can be used for transportation purposes. For more information see www.dsts.on.ca |