Transitions
We can welcome new students at Head Start to High School before school starts. We also ensure that grade 12 students are prepared to transition out into the workplace or post secondary education. Northern Secondary School wants to do its best to ensure positive transitions.
The school community can offer so much in terms of building relationships, self confidence and exploring interests.
Please check out all of Northern's Extra Curricular Options and Programs that are offered at the school:
BELOW ARE SOME COMMON TRANSITION QUESTIONS FOR GRADE 9s and 12s
GRADE 9 TRANSITIONS QUESTIONS
What school services are available to me?
Academic Resource Centre, Student Success, Guidance, Social Work, Luminous Program, Vice Principals and your teachers .
Did you get my IEP?
Mostly likely, yes. You will receive a parent-guardian consult letter to participate in the IEP writing process in the first 30 days of school. If you don't receive this letter in the first 30 days, please contact Amanda Kearney.
I have a SEA claim, how do I access my technology?
Come to ARC in room 112 and we will give you your SEA Claim (or another laptop if we are still trying to locate it) and a Home Use Form that must be returned to room 112
I have a question about my timetable, who do I speak to?
Please see your guidance counsellor:
Ms Stassis (A, S U-Z), Ms. Usin-Rojas (B-E, T), Ms. MacPhee (F, G, H, K, L), Mr. Magee-Saxton (I, J, M-R)
I'm finding some of my courses difficult, what should I do?
Please speak to your teacher. Then book an appointment with your guidance counsellor.
What's the best way to advocate for myself and my learning style?
Conversations, emails with your classroom teachers. Be proactive, advocate for yourself. Utilize your GLE or GLS teacher to help coach you through. You can also connect with Guidance Counselor, Amanda Kearney, or your Vice Principal.
GRADE 12 TRANSITIONS QUESTIONS
York University Academic Accommodations and Post-Secondary Night – January 18th
Student Accessibility Services is hosting a workshop about academic accommodations and the transition to post-secondary for students with disabilities. All high school students and parents (or other support persons) who have questions or concerns about the transition to university for students with disabilities are invited to attend this session.
Topics to be discussed include:
Documentation required to access academic accommodations
The supports and accommodations available through Student Accessibility Services at York
Transition planning
Registration - online before January 18th. To register, complete this Registration Form
Questions? E-mail us at projecta@yorku.ca.
What types of accommodations are at the post secondary level?
Accommodations offered by post secondary institutions will vary. Accommodations will also be based on your learning profile and assessments that you provide.
Most accommodations that you receive in high school, are offered in post secondary.
Example: Additional time for assignments, class work, tests and exams, Flexibility with due dates, The ability to write exams and tests on a computer, utilizing spell check, A quiet environment to write exams and tests to alleviate external distraction, Access to either another student’s or the professor’s notes.
Contact your Accessibility Office at your post secondary destination and they will guide you.
How do I ensure my post secondary institution will accommodate me?
You should register with STUDENT SERVICES at the post secondary of your choosing as soon as you can.
Have updated assessments (3-5 years old for a psych assessment). Contact school to see what the policy is. Some insist on psychological assessments be done once the student 18 and is assessed as an adult.
Get copies of your IEP and Psych Reports from your current high school.
Please check this Post secondary documentation requirements Chart for more information per institute
Planning for life after high school:
York University: Academic Accommodations and University Workshop:
This workshop provides the opportunity to learn some key things to consider and understand about accessing academic accommodations at university and provides an opportunity to ask questions about the transition to university.
All high school students and parents (or other support persons) who have questions or concerns about the transition to university for students with disabilities are invited to attend this session.
It takes place 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday January 18, 2024, via Zoom.
You will learn about:
Documentation required to access academic accommodations,
The supports and accommodations available through Student Accessibility Services at York,
Transition planning.
Registration will open on December 1st.
Strengthening Transitions to Post-Secondary for Autistic Students and their Families:
This informational day is designed for grade 10, 11, and 12 students who are Autistic and planning to attend post-secondary, as well as their families. High school educators and support staff are also cordially invited.
Join us to explore key insights! You'll delve into:
The transition realities facing students and their families,
How to access support,
Strategies for academic success,
Insights into student life at the university shared by current York students,
Methods to nurture and strengthen independence.
Session Details:
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Registration Begins: Friday, December 1st, 2023
Location: Hybrid from 9am to 1pm
For more information about these workshops, please see below and visit our website https://students.yorku.ca/accessibility/transitioning-to-university
