Charting your NWSS journey

Course planning is an important part of every student’s educational experience. It’s about exploring interests, meeting graduation requirements, and preparing for future opportunities—all starting with informed course choices.

We encourage students to be thoughtful when selecting courses. Careful planning now can help reduce the need for changes later and ensure a smoother path toward graduation and post-secondary goals.

Resources and guidance are available to support families and students in making choices that align with their interests and future plans.

Need help? Counsellors will be available at lunch in the library during the week of January 19–23 to assist students who need support completing their selections. There will be drop-in support in the Library throughout the day on January 26, 27, 28, with the goal that all students have inputted courses by January 30th, 2026.

NWSS Course Selection – Quick Guide 2026-27

Link HERE to the Course selection booklet.

Step 1: Watch Course Planning Videos

  • Grade 9 Course Planning Video Link coming early January
  • Grade 10 Course Planning Video Link HERE
  • Grade 11 Course Planning Video Link HERE (To view this powerpoint, students need to sign into their Microsoft account, then click on slideshow and hit from beginning)
  • Grade 12 Course Planning Video Link HERE

Step 2: Use the Course Description Booklet, choose required courses & electives

  • Course Booklet 2026-2027 Link HERE (Disclaimer this booklet is subject to change)
  • All Grade Course offerings at NWSS in 2026 – 2027 Link HERE
  • Grade 9 Course offerings in NWSS in 2026 – 2027 Link HERE

Step 3: Enter Selections in MyEd BC

Please have all courses entered by January 30th.

  • Open MyEd BC and enter all courses that you want to take and all alternates.
  • MyEd BC will be open for registration on January 7th and close on January 30th.
  • Grade 8 students going into grade 9 registration on MyEd BC will open on January 12th and close on February 13th.
  • MyEd BC Course Inputting info sheet HERE
  • MyEd BC Troubleshooting support HERE

Step 4: Submit Questions via Microsoft Forms QR Code for quick questions to counsellors

  • Click on the link HERE to connect to your counsellor

Step 5: Book a Counsellor Meeting for detailed planning or conflicts

Other important information to help you with course selection.

  • See calendar of dates in January for supports with course selection
  • All course selections need to be complete by February 13th, 2026
  • Course Verification forms will be sent home in early April
  • Click HERE to access the Counsellor page