What is the parent portal for Durham district school board?
Parent Portal The parent portal is available to all Durham District School Board (DDSB) parents and guardians. Through the portal you can view your child's homeroom assignment, attendance history and grades. You can also set up SchoolCash and SchoolMessenger accounts through the portal.
How do I access the parent portal?
To access the parent portal, you must register for an account and link your child to your account.
What is indigenous education at DDSB?
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has an Indigenous Education department. This department strives to fulfill the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliations Calls to Action and raise awareness of Indigenous history, perspectives and contributions in a holistic and integrated approach.
What happens if a student leaves DDSB?
If a student leaves DDSB and goes to another school and then returns to a DDSB school, they are considered a new student. These students will need to complete the new student registration form. DDSB schools follow the principles of a positive school climate and the code of conduct for everyone's safety.
When does pre-registration open for kindergarten?
Register for Kindergarten. Learn how to register your child for Kindergarten . Registration opens on January 12, 2021.
Parent Portal Assistance
All parents can request access to the Parent Portal. This application provides a detailed overview of your child's attendance, grades, and so much more. To access the parent portal, you must register for an account and link your child to your account.
Join our School Community Council
To join the SCC as a voting member at your school, contact the school Principal. You will need to fill out a nomination form in September. All members of the SCC are elected within the first 30 days of the school year.
School Community Council Handbook
Read the Durham District School Board School Community Council Handbook for more information about SCC organizational guidelines, tools and resources. You can also visit the Ministry of Education's website for more information about school councils.
SCC brochure
Frequently Asked Questions brochures are available in the following languages:
Meetings
SCC meetings are open to the public, but only those who are elected members will have a vote. Meetings are held at least 4 times each year.
Regional SCC meetings
Regional SCC meetings take place throughout the year and provide SCC members an opportunity to attend workshops and exchange ideas with SCC members from other schools in the DDSB. The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) plans and executes the Regional SCC meetings with input from school community councils.
Parent Reaching Out Grant (PRO Grant)
Apply for the Parent Reaching Out Grant through the Ministry of Education. This funding supports initiatives that get parents involved in student learning.
Registration in Another Language
You can register in another language by using one of the translated language forms below: 1. Arabic 2. Dari 3. Farsi(Persian) 4. Gujarati 5. Hindi 6. Chinesesimplified (Mandarin) 7. Spanish 8. Tamil 9. Urdu To register with one of the forms above, print, complete and return the form to your child's school via email.
Registration Documents and Appointment
- Once you have completed a registration online, the school will contact you for an appointment. Please bring the following documents to your registration appointment:
Buses and Transportation
- View bus and transportationinformation for all students. Please note that French Immersion starts at Grade 1 and Kindergarten is taught in English. Learn how to register your child for French Immersion.