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Open House: November 27th, 6:30pm
SKD will be hosting its grade 6 and 8 Open House on November 27th.
We are very excited to welcome you into our building and to showcase the many wonderful things happening at St Katharine Drexel CHS.
Grade 6 Open House Presentation
Dear families, please review our Grade 6 Open House Presentation at your convenience!
Can’t wait to see our future SKD Dragons in September!
Parent Engagement Evening – Supporting Wellness at Home
Supporting Our Wellness At Home – February 24th, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 PM.
An interactive seminar for ALL SKD FAMILIES on how to support mental wellness at home for ourselves and our children. Our home environment plays a crucial role in shaping our mental state, and as parents, it is essential that we create a nurturing and supportive environment for our children’s mental well ... Continue reading "Parent Engagement Evening – Supporting Wellness at Home"
Grade 8-11 Pathways Planning Evening
Hello SKD families,
We wanted to invite you to our St. Katharine Drexel’s Pathway Evening taking place on February 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This event is open to students in Grades 8 to 11 and their families, and is designed to support their exploration of post-secondary planning.
Throughout the evening, we will explore how course ... Continue reading "Grade 8-11 Pathways Planning Evening"
Grade 8 Registration Information for 2026-27 School Year!
Registration Process for all Grade 8 families:
Grade 8 students currently attending a YCDSB elementary school are asked to complete and submit Form S.1B – YCDSB Registration Form: Grade 8 to 9 by December 3rd, 2025 regardless of the high school you choose. This deadline supports secondary schools with planning, and the form will close after this date. ... Continue reading "Grade 8 Registration Information for 2026-27 School Year!"
Grade 9 (AP) Advanced Placement Information @SKD 2026-27
Grade 8 students/families:
If you are interested in applying for our Grade 9 Advanced Placement (AP) Program for 2026-27, please click on this LINK to apply
Applications are due December 3rd, 2025 by 3:30pm
Please CLICK on the AP LOGO on the right side for more information about our AP program! ... Continue reading "Grade 9 (AP) Advanced Placement Information @SKD 2026-27"
Board News
YCDSB Launches Student and Family Support Office
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has launched a new resource to help families better navigate their child’s educational journey. This office is an additional point of contact that makes it easier for students and parents/guardians to access support, bring questions to the right person and receive timely updates.
What Is the Student and Family Support ... Continue reading "YCDSB Launches Student and Family Support Office"
YCDSB P.A. Day: May 4, 2026
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the secondary level on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Human Resources Modules
Training modules will be completed on the following topics: Prevalent medical conditions; concussion awareness
Secondary Report Card Information
Semester Two, Mid-Term secondary report cards are available online on now.
To access your child’s report card: How to View Report Card Marks in CONNECT
If you have any technical issues, please click here for a support document.
If you need additional information, kindly submit a ticket by visiting the following
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