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Welcome to Grade 9!

The ALCDSB welcomes each student with open arms! Whether new to our Board or joining us from an ALCDSB Catholic elementary school, we want to ensure your process to registering for Gade 9 is a seamless experience. 

Each individual ALCDSB secondary school offers a specific set of academic programming and supplementary programming to enrich the student experience.  

Each of our Catholic secondary learning communities offer students access to: 

  • Fall, winter and spring athletics 
  • Performance opportunities in the arts 
  • Clubs and teams 

Each school offers varying levels of French language courses, Indigenous Education courses, Technological Education courses and Outdoor Education courses and a variety of specialized academic programming. 

Students are supported by student success teams who promote programs like Credit Recovery and Alternative Education for those in need. 

To learn about the registration process please visit: School Registration – Our Schools – Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board 

A great way to learn about secondary schools in our board is by attending an Information Evening, please contact the secondary school directly for more information. 
 
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School  
 
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School (Grades 9-12)  
1085 Woodbine Rd., Kingston 
[email protected] or call 613-384-1919 

Parent Information Night: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Click here to learn more. 

Special Programs: 

Arts (Dance, Dramatic Arts, Guitar, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Visual Arts) 
Core/Extended French 
Cooperative Education 
Dual Credit 
Life Skills 
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) 
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) 

For more information about clubs, teams or special programs at Holy Cross CSS visit: Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School 

Feeder Schools: Students attending grade 8 at the following Catholic elementary schools will transition to Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in September. 
 
Archbishop O’Sullivan Catholic School 
J.J. O’Neill Catholic School 
St. Patrick Catholic School (Erinsville) 
St. John XXIII Catholic School 
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School 
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School 
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School 
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School 
St. James Major Catholic School 
St. Patrick Catholic School (Harrowsmith) 
 
Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School  

Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School (Grades 9-12) 
130 Russell St., Kingston 
[email protected] or call 613-545-1902 
 
Parent Information Night: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 
Click here to learn more. 
 
Special Programs: 
A-Head Start 
Arts (Music, Drama, Visual Art, Media Arts) 
Cooperative Education 
Dual Credit 
Extended French/French mmersion 
International Baccalaureate (English) 
International Baccalaureate (French) 
LifeSkills 
Modern Languages (English as a Second Language (ESL), French as a Second Language (FSL), French Immersion, Extended and Core French, Spanish 
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) 
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) 
 
For more information about clubs, teams or special programs at RND please visit: Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School 
 
Feeder Schools: Students in grade 8 who are currently attending the following Catholic elementary schools will transition to Regiopolis-Noree Dame Catholic High School in September. 

 
Holy Name Catholic School 
St. Francis of Assissi Catholic School 
St. Martha Catholic School Catholic School 
St. Paul Catholic School Catholic School 
St. Thomas More Catholic School 
Ecole Cathedrale Catholic School 
Sacred Heart Catholic School (Wolfe Island) 
St. Patrick Catholic School (Harrowsmith) 
 

St. Paul Catholic Secondary School 

St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (Grades 7-12) 
15 Tripp Blvd., Trenton 
[email protected] or call 613-394-4843 
 
Parent Information Night: TBA 

Special Programs: 
Cooperative Education 
Core/Extended French 
Dual Credit 
Life Skills 
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) 
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) 

For more information about clubs, teams or special programs at St. Paul CSS please visit: St. Paul Catholic Secondary School 
 
Feeder Schools: Students in grade 8 who are currently attending the following Catholic elementary schools will transition to St. Paul Catholic Secondary School in September. 
 
St. Mary Catholic School 
St. Peter Catholic School 
Sacred Heart Catholic School (Batawa) 

Nicholson Catholic College  

Nicholson Catholic College (Grades 9-12) 
301 Church St., Belleville 
[email protected] or call 613-967-0404 

 
Parent Information Night: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 
Click here to learn more. 

Special Programs: 
Cooperative Education 
Dual Credits 
Extended French/French Immersion 
International Baccalaureate 
Life Skills 
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) 
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) 

For more information about clubs, teams or special programs at NCC please visit: Nicholson Catholic College 

Feeder Schools: Students in grade 8 who are currently attending the following Catholic elementary schools will transition to Nicholson Catholic College in September. 
 
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School  
St. Gregory Catholic School   
St. Joseph Catholic School 
St. Michael Catholic School 
 

St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School 
St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School (Grades 9-12) 
135 Adam St, Belleville 
 
The Grade 8 Parent Information Evening for families interested in attending St. Theresa CSS was held in December.  
 
Please contact [email protected] or call 613-968-6993 for assistance. 

Special Programs: 
Cooperative Education 
Dual Credit Program  
Life Skills 
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) 
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) (Hospitality & Tourism, Information & Communication Technology, Transportation, Health & Wellness, Fitness & Management Systems) 
 

For more information about s clubs, teams or special programs at St. Theresa CSS please visit: St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School 

Feeder Schools: Students in grade 8 who are currently attending the following Catholic elementary schools will transition to St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School in September. 
 
Georges Vanier Catholic School 
Holy Name of Mary Catholic School 
St. Mary Catholic School (Read) 
Holy Rosary Catholic School 
StCarthagh Catholic School 
Sacred Heart Catholic School (Marmora)  
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School 
St. Martin of Tours Catholic School