High School Student Programs
Need to obtain credits for your high school diploma, enhance your skills or prepare for higher education? Gary Allan High School has diverse and creative programs available to cater to your individual learning requirements.
Our International Language School offers high school credit courses as part of our Night School program.
Classes run in-person in Oakville and are open to high school students (up to 21 years of age). Classes are free to Ontario residents.
Classes are held weekly over the school year on Wednesdays, September – May.
Our classes are high school credit courses, funded by the Ministry of Education, not general interest courses. Students are required to complete all assignments, tests and exams and to maintain regular attendance (students may miss a total of 3 classes). Student IEPs should be provided to the teacher on the first day of class.
Registration
HDSB students – register through MyBlueprint.
Non-HDSB High School students
- Download the registration form, complete it in full.
- Send the completed form to the Guidance Counsellor at your CURRENT HOME SCHOOL. The Counsellor verifies the information, course selection and the student’s identity by completing the ‘Current Home School Use’ section of the form.
- Email the form and credit counselling summary / transcript to coned@hdsb.ca.
Registration Opens: August 27th, 2026
Pre-Registration Closes: September 16th 2026 – 4:00pm
Last Day to Register: October 5, 2026 (if space is available)
Important Dates
Full Year Course start: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Full Year Course end: Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Dropping a Course
Night School courses must be formally dropped before the Full Disclosure Date or a mark will be recorded on the permanent school record.
Full Disclosure Date
Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Am I Eligible?
- This program is open to high school students (up to 21 years of age) resident in Ontario.
- Classes are free.
- Level 2 and 3 classes require successful completion of pre-requisites prior to enrollment – please note this applies to all students, including native speakers of the language. Students are expected to be able to communicate verbally and in writing with basic phrases at time of enrollment into Level 1 of the course.
Night School International Languages Credit Courses 2026-2027 – Full Year
September 23, 2026 – May 5, 2027
Wednesday evenings – 6:30p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
| Course | LOCATION | Gr. 10/Level 1 | Gr. 11/ Level 2 | Gr. 12/ Level 3 |
| Arabic | Abbey Park HS | LYABD1 | LYACU1 | LYADU1 |
| German | Abbey Park HS | LWGBD1 | LWGCU1 | LWGDU1 |
| Hindi | Abbey Park HS | LIHBD1 | LIHCU1 | LIHDU1 |
| Korean | Abbey Park HS | LKKBD1 | LKKCU1 | LKKDU1 |
| Mandarin | Abbey Park HS | LKMBD1 | LKMCU1 | LKMDU1 |
| Spanish | Abbey Park HS | LWSBD1 | LWSCU1 | LWSDU1 |
| Urdu | Abbey Park HS | LIUBD1 | LIUCU1 | LIUDU1 |
Our Night School program offers a range of academic high school credit courses in each school semester.
Classes run in-person in Oakville, subject to registration, and are open to high school students (up to 21 years of age). Classes are free to Ontario residents.
Classes are taught twice weekly each semester, on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
These classes are high school credit courses, funded by the Ministry of Education, not general interest courses. Students are therefore required to complete all assignments, tests and exams and to maintain regular attendance (students may miss a total of 3 classes). Student IEPs should be provided to the teacher on the first day of class.
Registration
HDSB students – register through MyBlueprint.
Non-HDSB High School students
- Download the registration form, complete it in full.
- Send the completed form to the Guidance Counsellor at your CURRENT HOME SCHOOL. The Counsellor verifies the information, course selection and the student’s identity by completing the ‘Current Home School Use’ section of the form.
- Email the form and credit counselling summary / transcript to coned@hdsb.ca.
Semester 1 Registration Opens: August 27, 2026
Semester 1 Registration Closes: September 16, 2026
Important Dates
Semester One start: Monday, September 21, 2026
Semester One Ends: Monday, January 18th, 2027
Semester Two start: Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Semester Two end: Monday, June 14, 2027
Dropping a Course
Night School courses must be formally dropped before the Full Disclosure Date or a mark will be recorded on the permanent school record.
Full Disclosure Dates
Semester One: Monday, November 30, 2026
Semester Two: Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Am I Eligible?
- This program is open to high school students (up to 21 years of age) resident in Ontario.
- Classes are free.
- Classes require successful completion of pre-requisites prior to enrolment.
Night School Credit Courses 2026-2027 – Semester 1
September 21, 2026 – January 18, 2027
Monday and Wednesday evenings – 6:30p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
| Grade | Course | Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Math – University | MCR3U | Abbey Park HS |
| 11 | Math – University/College | MCF3M | Abbey Park HS |
| 12 | Math – Advanced Functions | MHF4U | Abbey Park HS |
Courses will be cancelled if there is not sufficient enrolment. Please check back closer to semester start dates.
From repair shops to retail, engineering to emarketing, this successful and expanding program provides the opportunity for students in work placements to earn Co-Op credits towards their high school diploma.
Registration
Classes are for HDSB students undertaking a one or two credit Co-op. Students should register through their Student Services office.
Important Dates
Registration closes: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Semester One start: Monday, September 21, 2026
Semester One end: Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Semester One Pre-placement dates:
eLearning hours on September 21 and 22.
Mandatory in-class date September 23.
Dropping a Course
Night School courses must be formally dropped before the Full Disclosure Date or a mark will be recorded on the permanent school record.
Full Disclosure Date
Semester One: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Semester Two: Tuesday, May 11, 2027
Email
ConEd@hdsb.ca
Am I Eligible?
- Night School Co-op classes are open to HDSB students only
Build a robot, build your skills and earn a technology credit too!
Our Night School Robotics offers Halton District School Board students the opportunity to learn software and computing engineering skills. In partnership with world leading technology companies, our students build robots to compete in First Robotics competitions throughout North America, whilst completing a technology high school credit course.
The program runs from January to March, Tuesday and Thursdays evenings, and full day Saturdays.
Registration
Night School Robotics registration is open to HDSB students only. Students should register through their Student Services office.
Registration opens: Monday, November 24, 2025
Last day to register: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Location
2026 Robotics Schools:
- Burlington Central High School
- Garth Webb Secondary School
- Georgetown District High School
Important Dates
Kick-Off/Welcome Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2026
First Official Class: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Full Disclosure Date: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Last Class: Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Dropping a Course
Night School courses must be formally dropped before the Full Disclosure Date or a mark will be recorded on the permanent school record.
Email
ConEd@hdsb.ca
Am I Eligible?
- Night School Robotics registration is open to HDSB students only.
Online Plus offers online learning and co-operative education courses, with teacher support, at each of our community sites. This program is flexible and free!
Our courses provide high school credits, which can be used to complete the Ontario high school diploma, upgrade marks or to meet entrance requirements of post-secondary programs.
We offer a wide range of courses, from core selections in Math, English and Science to electives in Business, Nutrition & Health, History and the Humanities.
Course content is available 24/7 online. Teacher support is available in-person at our on-site Learning Commons 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, as well as online during school hours.
Students may enrol in up to four courses at a time. The timetable is by semester, and unfinished courses can be continued from semester one to semester two. If a course is completed early in a semester, another course can be added.
Course availability is subject to enrolment on a first come, first served basis. Courses will be closed when they are full.
Program Update
For Gary Allan Online Plus college and university pathway courses for the 2026/27 school year, please be aware that the Ministry of Education now requires all school boards in all programs to complete a proctored final exam. Within this requirement, in registering for O+ courses, please be prepared to complete a final exam in person at one of the Gary Allan locations: Burlington, Milton or Halton Hills. Additional information regarding the timing and scheduling of exams will be shared with students when available. Please note that as this is a direction mandated by the Ministry of Education, Gary Allan is not able to make exceptions to this requirement.
How to Register
- Contact your most recent school to obtain a copy of your High School Transcript.
- Registration for 2026/27 is open. This form should be completed and emailed with your transcript to ConEd@hdsb.ca. We will schedule an appointment for you with a Guidance Counsellor. The Counsellor will help you with course selection and with planning your learning to achieve your goals.
- If you currently attend an HDSB school, speak to your Student Services Department for help.
Email: ConEd@hdsb.ca
Need more information? Contact your preferred location to arrange a meeting with a Guidance Counsellor.
Important Dates
Course schedules follow a semester format. Semester one runs from September 2026 to January 2027 and Semester two runs from February 2027 to June 2027.
Registration open for 2026/27: May 20th, 2026
First Day of Class 2026/27: September 8. 2026
Last Day to Register for Sem 1: December 1, 2026
Last Day to Submit Work for Semester 1: January 27, 2027
Start of Semester 2: February 8, 2027
Last Day to Register for Sem 2: April 30, 2027
Registrations received after December 1, 2026 will be for Semester 2, beginning February 8, 2027.
For the 2026-2027 full year calendar breakdown, including PA days and Holidays, please refer to the board website linked here: 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Am I Eligible?
- This program is for students who are 18 to 20 years of age (born 2006-2008).
- Students must live within Halton and be eligible to attend a Halton District School Board school.
Online Plus Courses
For more information on course specifics and content, please see here: Online Plus Course Descriptions
Please find our course list here:
| Curriculum Area | Course Code | Course Description |
|---|---|---|
| Business | BOH4M | Grade 12 University/College Business Leadership |
| BBB4M | Grade 12 University/College International Business | |
| Co-operative Education | Paid/unpaid co-op is available to students working towards their diploma, whose work meets ministry requirements for safety, hours and monitoring. Employers must agree to the partnership. | |
| Social Science & Humanities | HIP4O | Grade 12 Open Personal Life Management |
| HHS4U | Grade 12 University Families in Canada | |
| HSB4U | Grade 12 University Challenge and Change in Society | |
| HFA4C | Grade 12 College Nutrition & Health | |
| HFA4U | Grade 12 University Nutrition & Health | |
| PPZ3C | Grade 11 Health for Life | |
| Canada and World Studies | CGG3O | Grade 11 Travel and Tourism |
| CHY4U | Grade 12 University World History | |
| Guidance & Career Education | GWL3O | Grade 11 Open Designing Your Future |
| GLS4O | Grade 12 Open Learning Skills for PLAR students | |
| English | NBE3E | Grade 11 Workplace English |
| NBE3C | Grade 11 College English | |
| NBE3U | Grade 11 University English | |
| ENG4C | Grade 12 College English | |
| ENG4U | Grade 12 University English | |
| EWC4U | Grade 12 University Writers Craft | |
| ENG4E | Grade 12 Workplace English | |
| OLC4O | Grade 12 Open Literacy Course | |
| Mathematics | MEL3E | Grade 11 Workplace Math |
| MEL4E | Grade 12 Workplace Math | |
| MBF3C | Grade 11 College Math | |
| MCR3U | Grade 11 University Math Functions | |
| MAP4C | Grade 12 College Math | |
| MDM4U | Grade 12 Data Management | |
| MHF4U | Grade 12 Advanced Functions | |
| MCV4U | Grade 12 Calculus | |
| MCT4C | Grade 12 College and Technology Math | |
| Science | SBI3C | Grade 11 College Biology |
| SBI3U | Grade 11 University Biology | |
| SCH3U | Grade 11 University Chemistry | |
| SBI4U | Grade 12 University Biology | |
| SCH4C | Grade 12 College Chemistry | |
| SCH4U | Grade 12 University Chemistry | |
| SPH4C | Grade 12 College Physics | |
| SPH3U | Grade 11 University Physics | |
| SPH4U | Grade 12 University Physics | |
| SNC4E | Grade 12 Workplace Science |
- These courses are available for students up to 20 years of age.
- All course content is available 24/7 online, PLUS teacher support on campus during the school day.
- Course availability is subject to enrolment on a first come, first served basis. Courses will be closed when they have reached maximum capacity.
- Courses are continuous enrollment but semestered.
Welcome to Secondary Summer School, our most popular program! Summer school provides high school and adult students with the opportunity to:
- Earn credits toward their high school diploma
- Take new pre-requisites for apprenticeship, college, or university programs
- Upgrade existing high school credits.
We offer a wide variety of classes, both in-person and through remote eLearning, ensuring flexibility to fit your needs. Summer School is completely free for Ontario residents! Please note that non-HDSB international students must pay for summer school credits.
Due to high demand, classes may fill up quickly, and enrolment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, classes may be cancelled if there is insufficient enrolment. Therefore be sure to sign up early.
We’re excited to help you reach your educational goals this summer!
Registration for 2026 is now CLOSED.
UPDATE AUG 20, 2026: Electronic report cards have been emailed and a copy saved in the parent portal for HDSB students. For non HDSB students, a printed copy of your report card will be sent to your home school and be available for pickup once classes resume in September.
Registration:
HDSB students: CLOSED
Non-HDSB & Adult students: CLOSED
International students: CLOSED
Dates & Times:
Full Credit: Monday, June 29 – Monday, July 27, 2026
Co-op: Monday June 29 – Friday, July 31, 2026
Session 1: Monday, June 29 -Monday, July 13, 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, July 14 – Monday, July 27, 2026
Timing (in person & online teacher availability): 8:30 am-2:00 pm
Course Lists:
Full Credit & Half Credit (Updated list including cancelled courses)
Reach Ahead (HDSB Only)
Upgrades (HDSB Only) (Updated list including cancelled courses)
Summer Co-op (HDSB Only)
In-person Locations:
South: Garth Webb SS, Oakville
North: Elsie MacGill SS, Milton
Maximum Course Load:
1 full credit in-person course and 1 full credit eLearning course OR
1 full credit course and up to 2 half credit/upgrade eLearning courses OR
Co-Op
All acceptable options can be found here.
Important Dates (2025-26):
Registration closed for Non-HDSB: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Registration closed for Co-op: Friday, May 22, 2026
My Blueprint Registration closed: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
First Class (Full Credit, Civics & Co-Op): Monday, June 29, 2026
Full Disclosure (Session 1): Thursday, July 9, 2026
Last Class (Civics Half Credit): Monday, July 13, 2026
First Class (Careers Half Credit): Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Full Disclosure (Full Credit and Session 2): Friday, July 24, 2026
Last Class (Full Credit & Careers): Monday, July 27, 2026
Last Class (Co-Op): Friday, July 31, 2026
Electronic report cards sent out: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
OUAC/ OCAS uploads: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Dropping a course: Drop Form
Marks to University/College Form: Click here
Edutravel:
We are partnering with EduTravel to offer students the opportunity to travel and work towards a high school credit this summer! The 2026 EduTravel Summer Program will offer two travel credit options.
Bussing
Limited bussing is provided. For bus Schedule click the link below:
Burlington schools to Elsie MacGill Sec. School – Route
Halton Hills schools to Elsie MacGill Sec. School – Route
Am I Eligible?
- Summer School Academic Courses
- High school students (under 21) resident in Ontario – HDSB and non-HDSB
- Adult learners (21+) resident in Ontario – Remote classes only
- Non HDSB International students and out of province students – a fee of $1500 per credit applies.
- Reach Ahead credits, for students beginning Grade 9 at HDSB in September 2026
- Co-operative Education and Upgrade classes – Halton District School Board students only
The Secondary Teen Engagement Program (S.T.E.P.) offers tailored academic instruction combined with career and life education.
With a mission to inspire students, we have small classes focused on skill development and experiential learning. Teachers provide a positive and inclusive learning environment centred on respect, equity, wellness and collaboration.
Work opportunities, career exploration and volunteer experiences are integrated into the academic program to create a diverse and engaging learning experience.
We support students to successfully complete their high school diploma and to transition to work or post-secondary studies.
Am I Eligible? / Locations
- The STEP program is open to HDSB students only, who must be referred to the program through their home school. Intake is continuous through the school year.
- STEP is delivered at Gary Allan Learning Centres in Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills.