Reach Ahead Credit Program
Earn a Grade 9 Credit Before High School
Start High School with Confidence, Joy, and Momentum!
The Reach Ahead Program is available to Grade 8 students transitioning to Grade 9 for the opportunity to earn a Grade 9 High School credit before they begin high school. This unique program is designed to help students feel confident, prepared, and excited about the move to Grade 9. The transition to high school is an important milestone. Reach Ahead ensures students begin this next chapter feeling strong, capable, and ready. The program is about more than earning a credit, it is about building confidence, healthy habits, and excitement for what lies ahead.
The program begins on March 24, 2026 and ends on June 26, 2026 and will include virtual sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Reach Ahead includes flexible asynchronous learning outside of the synchronous times. Successful completion of this course will count towards the compulsory credit requirement for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
What Students Learn
The Reach Ahead program goes beyond physical education. It supports the whole student.
💪 Healthy Active Living
Students build lifelong wellness habits through movement, fitness, and personal goal setting.
💰 Financial Literacy
Students learn practical skills such as budgeting, planning, and responsible decision-making.
🎒 High School Readiness
Students gain a clear understanding of high school expectations, routines, and responsibilities.
🧠 Mental Wellness and Resilience
Students develop strategies to manage stress, build coping skills, and ask for support when needed.
⏰ Time Management and Responsibility
Students practise organization, meeting deadlines, and balancing commitments in a safe, structured setting.
Program Dates and Times
The Reach Ahead program is designed to balance structure with flexibility.
Live Online Learning
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Interactive, engaging sessions focused on community building and skill development.
Independent Learning
Flexible weekly tasks that allow students to practise time management and responsibility.
Balanced. Structured. Supported.
Program Dates:
March 24, 2026 - June 26, 2026
How to Apply:
To apply please complete the registration form below or contact your local Superior-Greenstone District School Board Principal or Secretary.
For more details, please contact:
Tara Balog, Assistant Superintendent
Registration opens on February 23, 2026 and will close on March 12, 2026. The Reach Ahead Program has limited number of seats and may fill up before registration closes.