Category: General

Active School Travel

Active School Travel is the use of any form of human-powered travel, such as walking, rolling and wheeling (cycling, scootering, rollerblading, skateboarding), to get to and from school or to and from bus stops (for students eligible for bussing). School buses, public transit or carpooling are also encouraged as part of the AST initiatives as they are considered sustainable forms of transportation. AST has many ... Continue reading "Active School Travel"

Supports and Resources for Grade 7 & 8 Pathway Planning

All YCDSB students in Grades 7 – 12 use myBlueprint for high school planning, course selections and exploring pathway options. The myBlueprint platform helps students discover their interests, set goals, and plan for transitions from elementary to secondary school. Kindly link on the following resources for more information. Family myBlueprint Flyer and New YCDSB Family Resource Site

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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"