Guidance & Course Calendar
The Guidance Office is responsible for providing a caring and compassionate environment that is inviting to all who enter. Our guidance counsellors are equipped to provide ongoing academic, social/emotional, and pathway planning supports for our students. We encourage students to take an active role as vibrant, positive members of our school community and lifelong learners.
We encourage both students and parents to access our resources in Edsby including our Grade Level Groups, the ND Community Service Group, and the ND Guidance group. There is a wealth of information on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, community service opportunities, secondary and post-secondary pathway planning, academic resources and resources to support wellbeing.
We welcome you to contact our Guidance office regarding any questions you have about our school.
Please explore our course calendar below to learn more about our course offerings:
Registration Information:
We welcome students of all faiths at our Durham Catholic secondary schools.
Registration for Grade 8 students currently attending our Ajax family of Schools (St. Andre Bessette, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Josephine Bakhita, St. Patrick, St. Teresa) is processed by Notre Dame Guidance Counsellors in the elementary school classroom.
Please join us on the ND Grade 8 Student & Parent Information Evening on December 3, 2026 at 6:30 pm for a self-guided tour, to meet staff and learn about the registration process at an information assembly.
Any prospective students who are new to the Durham Catholic District School Board must complete an online student application at osas.dcdsb.ca.
Once the online application is complete, students must:
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download and print the pre-admission package; and
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complete and submit the pre-admission package to our Guidance Office, with all required documentation.
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Please Note: French Immersion registrations cannot be completed using OSAS. Students enrolling in the French Immersion Program are asked to contact our Guidance Office to obtain an enrolment package.
Students returning to the Durham Catholic District School Board and students who do not fall within the school's boundary are asked to contact our Guidance Office at 905-686-4300 ext. 52024.
Transcripts
To request an official transcript, please do so through School Cash Online using this link https://durhamcatholic.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/98152/167/False/True. Once the transcript has been paid through School Cash Online, please email NotreDameCSS@dcdsb.ca with the subject line “Transcript Payment”. The email should indicate your full legal name, date of birth, year you graduated from Notre Dame (Ajax), contact phone number, and include a screenshot of your payment receipt. Alternatively, you can contact our Guidance office for instructions at 905-686-4300 ext. 52024.
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Parents may not request transcripts on your behalf unless you are under the age of 18.
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We do not send transcripts to third party recipients.
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If you have already applied for a transcript through OUAC or OCAS, you do not need to contact our school.
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If you will not be the person picking up the transcript, please advise who will be doing so on your behalf as we are unable to release your transcript to another permission without your consent.