Grade 8 Information

SAVE THE DATE:  Please join us for our Grade 8 Information Evening on Thursday, November 12, 2026 between 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

Learn more about Grade 9 at Hayden with the resources below:

• Hayden 1O1: A Guide to Secondary School presentation (Coming soon!)

• Grade 8 to 9 Transition Timeline

• HDSB Guide to Secondary School

• Hayden Learning Resources

• Hayden Clubs and Co-curriculars

• Registration information  for families that are new to HDSB

AP Prep at Hayden for 2027/2028!

Beginning September 2027, Hayden will be offering AP Prep courses in grades 9 and 10 to help students prepare for Advanced Placement courses in grades 11 and 12.

• AP courses allow students to deeply explore subjects and support the further development of academic skills in research, critical thinking, and time management.
• Students that complete AP exams, may also earn transfer credit, advanced placement or both for degree programs at college or university.
• Grade 9 AP Prep courses include English, French, Geography, Math, and Science

Grade 9 AP Prep applications open Oct. 30, 2026, and close on November 30, 2026 (11:59 pm).

• HDSB AP Prep Application for students currently attending an HDSB elementary school
• Non-HDSB Application for students currently attending an elementary school outside of HDSB

AP Prep acceptance offers will be sent out December 4, 2026.  Offers must be accepted by December 11, 2026.

Grade 9 Course Selection

Course Selection for incoming Grade 9 Hayden students is open via myBlueprint.ca from January 5 - 15, 2025 and supported by your HDSB Grade 8 teachers.

• Access the Hayden Grade 9 Course Selection Worksheet to support Grade 8 students in selecting their Grade 9 Courses at Hayden.

For students with a Gifted Identification Hayden offers Secondary Gifted Cluster classes:

• Grade 9 courses include English, Math, Science, and Geography

Access the Course Selection tab under Guidance for more information on our Grade 9 course offerings.