Helpful Information for Grade 8 Students and Parents

The transition from elementary school to high school is a time of celebration. New challenges and opportunities await. Confederation Secondary is committed to providing the highest quality programming, in a challenging, supportive and safe learning environment, where best practices, life- long learning, personal development, and responsible citizenship are fostered.

Preface

The grade 8 section of our website outlines the Grade 9 courses offered at Confederation Secondary School. Parents and students are urged to review it carefully. The principal and staff may make recommendations regarding course selections, but students, together with their parents, have the right to make alternate selections. It is imperative that these selections are chosen with diploma requirements in mind. See page 4 for diploma requirements.

Objectives

The major purpose of secondary school is to help each student reach his or her potential as an individual. The school, together with parents, facilitates the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and moral growth of the student. As students continue to develop knowledge, skills and aptitudes they are encouraged to take pride in their work and relish in the satisfaction of achievement.