How is High School Scheduled?

Here is what a typical school day and year look like at a DSBN Secondary School.

  • 2 Semesters
  • 4 Periods a Day
  • 75 Minutes Each Period
  • Total of 8 Credits in your Grade 9 School Year

Understanding Your School Year

High school is divided into two semesters. You will take 4 courses each semester, attending the same 4 courses each day. In February, you will begin 4 new courses.

Semester 1

September – January

Semester 2

February – June

Sample Schedule

Period

Semester 1

Semester 2

1

English

Math

2

Science

Geography

3

French

Health & Physical Education

4

Technology

Art

*You will have a lunch break during the school day between periods 2 and 3.