Night School

NEW STARTING SEMESTER 2 – 2026!

HWDSB Night School offers credit courses for secondary students and adult learners working toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Students may take a new course or upgrade a previously completed course, provided they meet all prerequisite requirements. Current secondary school students are encouraged to consult their Guidance Counsellor before registering to ensure appropriate course selection and pathway alignment.  Students are permitted to take one Night School credit at a time through HWDSB.

Delivery Model

Courses are delivered in a remote synchronous format with real-time instruction via Microsoft Teams and the HUB. Students are expected to be online during scheduled class times and actively participate. To support engagement in a virtual classroom, students should have a working device, reliable internet, and a webcam; cameras may be required to be on during instruction.

All courses include in-person midterm and final evaluations (see ‘Assessments’ for dates and locations). Students are required to complete both in-person evaluations to be eligible to earn the credit.

Attendance

Regular attendance and active participation are essential to student success. Missing a significant portion of class time may result in being marked absent. Students with more than 3 absences may be removed from the program at the Principal’s discretion.  To foster an interactive learning environment in remote settings, students may be required to keep cameras on during class instruction.

Registration

• Registration is online only.
• Registration Deadline: February 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM
• HWDSB students require Guidance Counsellor approval.
• Non-HWDSB students must complete the HWDSB registration process and upload required documentation (proof of status, residency, photo ID) prior to registering for a course.
• Once registration is verified, students can make Night School course selections through myBlueprint.
— Select ‘Continuing Education’
— Select the school ‘Remote Night School’ to choose a course

Assessments

• Midterm (in-person): April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Final Evaluation (in-person): May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Location: Hill Park Learning Centre

Teachers will provide course details, including planned assessments, during the first week of classes. Students must attend the evaluations at the scheduled location, day, and time. For students who are absent the day of an in-person evaluation, appropriate documentation will be required. At the Principal’s discretion, a student may be granted permission to reschedule the missed  evaluation.  A midterm report card will be issued the week of April 14, 2026.

Accessibility & Supports

Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) who require specific accommodations should speak with their teacher at the beginning of the course to ensure the necessary supports are in place.

International Students

International student fees apply. Please contact Continuing Education for details.  Advance payment of $1,856.25 is required.  Payments are processed through the Welcome Centre.

Interested adult students can register for Adult Online Night School (AONS).  AONS courses are delivered in a remote ASYNCHRONOUS format.

The Adult Online Night School program is open to adults (18+ years old) not currently registered in a secondary school.

• Exception:  Grade 12 (4th year) HWDSB students who have a full course load at their HWDSB secondary school but require one additional course to graduate may participate in this program with permission from Guidance and the Principal.

CLICK HERE for more information about Adult Online Night School.