Grade 8 Reach-Ahead Credits
Registration for Grade 8 Reach-Ahead Credits is now closed.
Reach-ahead credits allow graduating Grade 8 students to earn a high school credit prior to entering secondary school in September. Learners will get a head start on credit accumulation, develop learning and technology skills that will be useful in all secondary settings while gaining self-confidence through successful completion of a high school credit.
Summer 2026 Reach-Ahead credits are offered through asynchronous online learning (elearning)
Online learning courses cannot be accessed from outside of Canada.
All courses are dependent on sufficient enrollment.
Transportation is not provided for onsite courses.
Please note that all grade 8 reach-ahead classes are taught entirely online in an asynchronous format. This means that while students have flexibility in terms of the pace and schedule of completing work, they do not have a teacher who directly teaches course material or classmates that they meet online. Online learning will involve approximately 6 hours of online work per day. Learners must have their own electronic equipment and reliable internet access. Students are unable to access these online courses from outside of Canada. Students cannot be excused for summer holidays and should not register if they are unable to participate in the whole program.
Session Dates: Summer school 2026 for grade 8 reach-ahead courses will run from June 29 July 24, 2026 (19 days). More information coming soon.
Daily attendance is required for online learning courses. Summer holidays should not be scheduled during July for students enrolling in summer school.
Gr. 8 students attending elementary schools in Upper Grand DSB, please register using myBlueprint.
Reach-Ahead Course Offerings
Asynchronous Online Learning
GLS 1O – Learning Strategies: Skills for Success in Secondary School (1 credit) **Elective Credit
This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners. Students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal life management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students building confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond. This credit is offered through online (asynchronous) learning and runs from June 29 to July 24, 2026.
Note: Civics (CHV 20) and Careers (GLC 20) are 2 separate half credits and students must enroll in both.
GLC 2O – Careers (1/2 credit) **Compulsory credit for high school graduation
This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores post-secondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan and post-secondary budget. This credit is offered through online (asynchronous) learning and runs in conjunction with Civics (CHV 20) from June 29 to July 24 2026.
CHV 2O – Civics (1/2 credit) **Compulsory credit for high school graduation
This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and /or global community. This credit is offered through online (asynchronous) learning and runs in conjunction with Careers (GLC 2O) from June 29 to July 24 2026.