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2026-2027 Student Handbook
Please review our 2026-2027 Student Handbook at SJA
The YCDSB’s 2026-27 Budget
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has released its 2026-27 budget, which focuses on putting students first and starting the process of returning the board to financial stability.
This budget takes a measured approach to addressing the YCDSB’s deficit. There are several small operational adjustments that respond to declining enrolment and the current needs in our classrooms.
2025 Transition to High School: Information Session
Transition to High School: In-Person Parent/Guardian Information Session
For parents/guardians of students in grades 7 and 8 who are currently accessing Special Education supports
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Event Details: Catholic Education Centre- 320 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Wednesday, December 10,
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Dear Members of the YCDSB Catholic learning community,
The Board of Trustees and the Senior Staff Team are writing to thank you for your ongoing support and input into the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan (MYFRP) and to provide an update on its implementation.
The MYFRP report recently presented at our August Board meeting, communicated that the
... Continue reading "Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"St. Joan of Arc’s Burger Wars: A Culinary Showdown That Serves Up Learning and Leadership
At St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School, one of the most anticipated events of the semester isn’t found on the stage or the field, but in the kitchen.
For over a decade, the Grade 12 Burger Wars has been a beloved and delicious tradition that continues to bring flavour, fun and formation to our senior Nutrition and Health
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YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday(Secondary Schools), November 20, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026, will be a P.A. Day in all York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, November 20, 2026.
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Semester One secondary report cards will be available online on Thursday, November 5, 2026 after 4 p.m.
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.
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Please join us for our Grade 8 Open House on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026. Doors open at 6pm, with the Plenary Session starting at 6:30pm.
There will also be an Advanced Placement – AP presentation following the Plenary Session.
If you wish to bring in used/old small electronics to recycle, our JET – Joan Environmental Team will ... Continue reading "St. Joan of Arc CHS – Grade 8 Open House"