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Transition Guide

Secondary School Application Process

Dates for ENROLMENT

Parent Timeline
Important Dates Activity

October 8, 2020 The online application becomes available (secsoar.tcdsb.org)

Initial Deadline Date
- for SPECIALTY PROGRAM (applications for Specialty Programs will
October 29, 2020 no longer be available after this date)
- REGULAR PROGRAM online applications (applications entered after
this date are processed directly to the waiting list)

November 27, 2020 (AM) WAVE 1 - SPECIALTY PROGRAM EMAIL OFFERS SENT TO PARENTS

November 27, 2020 – APPLICANT ACCEPTANCE/DECLINE OF SPECIALTY OFFERS – WAVE 1
December 1, 2020 - submitted electronically by parent/guardian

December 4, 2020 (AM) WAVE 2 – SPECIALTY PROGRAM EMAIL OFFERS SENT TO PARENTS

December 4, 2020 – APPLICANT ACCEPTANCE/DECLINE OF SPECIALTY OFFERS – WAVE 2
December 8, 2020 - submitted electronically by parent/guardian

January 7, 2021 (PM) WAVE 3 – EMAIL OFFERS FOR REGULAR PROGRAM OR
REDIRECTION NOTICES SENT TO PARENTS

January 8, 2021 – APPLICANT ACCEPTANCE/REDIRECTION SELECTIONS – WAVE 3
January 12, 2021 - submitted electronically by parent/guardian

WAVE 4 -
- Registration evenings at the secondary schools (dates to be established
by the schools)
January 14, 2021 –
September 2021 - Change requests (requesting different placement) please speak with your
TCDSB elementary school principal for further assistance. For students
applying from private schools/other boards, please contact Admissions for
further assistance if you are requesting a change in placement. Important
note, submitting a Change request does not guarantee placement.

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