Welcome parents and Future Saints!
This page is currently under revision. Much of the information is accurate–if you have any questions please contact the school!
Finding your pathway to success
Entering Secondary School
A Transition Guide for Grade 8 Students & Parents
Your Path • Your Choice • Your Future
Academics: 
Studious
Timetable
Timetable
Your timetable will be available the week before the semester starts. Log onto Aspen to see your courses, classroom assignments and teachers.
Community Service
Community Service
You need 40 hours of community service to graduate, get a head start on completing your hours! Attached is the hours tracking form.
Community Involvement Activity Tracking form
Volunteer Action Centre of Waterloo Region
Course Selection
Course Selection
Complete your course selection in myBlueprint with input from your grade 8 teachers. Each grade 9 will have 8 courses total – 6 compulsory and 2 electives. See grade 9 course catalogue for further details about course levels and courses offered – One Stream: Academic (D), Essential (L), Destreamed (W) and Community Living and ACTIVE programs (K).
Department Videos
Department Videos
More to be added soon!
The Learning Commons
St. Benedict Learning Commons
The St. Benedict Library is both a school library and a public library, providing services and materials for students, teachers, and the larger community. Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Library to see some of the resources available. Your school librarian is Mr. Orr.
Technology Assistance
Technology Assistance
If you are having issues with your school login, get assistance through this page on the School Board website.
What You Need to Graduate
What You Need to Graduate
To graduate students need the following:
1 – Earn 30 credits
2 – 40 hours of community service
3 – Successfully complete the Literacy Test (grade 10)
4- complete 2 online courses
Entering secondary school: Ready!
Entering Secondary School Transition Guide
Entering Secondary School Transition Guide
This is the Board document that outlines everything you need to know about attending Secondary Schools in the WCDSB.
Out of Board Registration
Out of Board Registration
Are you coming to St. Benedict from a school that is not a part of the WCDSB?
Online Registration for September 2024 is now open.
The first step is to register online.
After you have registered, our guidance administrative assistant will share course selection information. Course selection is due by February 29th, 2024.
For registration issues please contact Ms. Arruda via email Jackie.McAulayArruda@wcdsb.ca or call 519-621-4050 ext 5631.
Student life: involved!
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
Plan your involvement at Bennies! Arts? Athletics? DECA? We have something for everyone!
The start of the school year: prepared for September!
Uniform
Uniform
You can purchase your uniform online or take a visit to McCarthy’s showroom in Cambridge.
And check out this video
“Fashion Show”
put together by members of our Student Activities!
What do you need for class?
What do you need for class?
Find out what materials you need for each of your classes.
School Cash Online
School Cash Online
Parents will need to set up a School Cash Online account to complete registration forms and fees.
Lockers
Lockers
Your locker number and combination will be found in your Aspen student portal when registration is completed.
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
The regular school day consists of four 75 minute periods. Period 1 and 2 are in the morning, followed by period 3 and lunch B, or lunch A and period 4. Everyone has period 5 in common. A bell rings five minutes before periods 1 and 3 as the “warning bell” for students to move to their classes. There are 5 minutes of travel time between periods.
Uniform
Uniform
St Benedict’s is a uniform school – wear it with pride! Every Wednesday, you can choose to wear your Spirit Wear top instead of your uniform top. As well, you can wear your own clothing on Civvies Day by donating to the selected charity several times throughout the year. Listen to announcements for details about when Civvies day are coming!
Summer Opportunities: ahead!
Summer Programming
Summer Programming
Are you looking to get a HeadStart on high school? Consider signing up for the 2-day Headstart program or full-credit Bridges to Success course that runs the entire month of July. See the St. Louis website for registration information in March.
Support team: supported!
Student Supports
Student Supports
Know your supports and “B” your own advocate. Some of the support staff available to students include the Teaching Staff, Chaplain, IEP & Student Success team, Guidance Counselors and Administrators. Connect with one of us whenever you need help.
IEP Information
IEP Information
Check out these links for information from the WCDSB for students with IEPs.
Transition: familiar with Bennie’s!
Guidance Classroom Visits
Guidance Classroom Visits
In December, Guidance counsellors visited with the grade 8 classes and discussed the academic transition to high school.
Arts & Tech Day
Arts & Tech Day
St. Benedict’s feeder schools have the opportunity to visit St. Benedict’s and explore the arts and technological departments with their schools every fall. This provides a wonderful opportunity to see and learn about some of Bennie’s amazing programs.
Pathways Night
Pathways Night
More information to follow on our Pathways Presentation.
Virtual School Tour
Virtual School Tour
If would would like to take a virtual tour of Bennies right from your own home, please click on the link below.
Information: connected with Bennie’s!
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We look forward to seeing your son or daughter at St. Benedict in September!
