Future Preparedness Day (Jan 29) / First Day of Semester 2 (Jan 30)

FUTURE PREPAREDNESS DAY – JANUARY 29TH (NEW!)

We’re excited to share that Future Preparedness Day will take place twice this school year in all HWDSB secondary schools. These special days are scheduled for:

· Thursday, January 29, 2026 (Semester 1)
· Thursday, June 25, 2026 (Semester 2)

Future Preparedness days were added to the school calendar to give students time after exams to connect with their semester one teachers, review their final grades, and make thoughtful decisions about next steps. This instructional day focus comes from feedback from students and families and supports our goal of helping every student feel prepared for their future. This is an instructional day for all students and attendance will be taken. If your student will not be attending, please excuse them using School Messenger or by calling the office at Glendale.

On Future Preparedness Day, students will have opportunities such as:

· Reflecting on their learning and receiving feedback from teachers
· Getting their final grades and completing any remaining activities
· Using tools like myBlueprint and the Individual Pathway Planner to plan courses and explore career options
· Learning about well-being, mental health, and skills for success

Friday January 30, 2026 is the first day of Semester 2. Timetables have been emailed to students HWDSB email addresses. Timetable changes are considered for updates to pathways, course levels, or to account for failed courses. Parent permission is required for all course changes unless a student is over 18 years of age.  ELearning classes are FULL, and students are being waitlisted—if you are thinking of taking an eLearning class, make sure you do so for next year through the course selection process in MyBlueprint.