Grade 8 to 9 transitions
Nervous about what comes next?
the Links below will support you and your child through this transition!
Beyond 9 - TDSB Grade 8 to 9 Transition
Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transitions: Taking place on November 1, 2023, this session will focus on the Top 10 Tips and Considerations in the Transition to High School. This presentation is designed to augment the work already taking place through secondary open houses and at the Grade 8 schools. For more information, visit the TDSB Beyond 8 website. Year at a Glance link
Community Involvement
MY Blueprint
tdsb Open Houses
Preparing for High School Information Sessions for Grade 8 Families
To support our Grade 8 students and families, the TDSB will be hosting a series of Preparing for High School Information Sessions. The series includes:
Student Interest Programs: The TDSB offers over 50 programs with a particular focus. These programs are for anyone who demonstrates an interest and passion in the particular program area. On November 2, 2023, the Student Interest Program Webinar will provide more information about local programs, out-of-area admissions and applying to central student interest programs, including:
o Arts Focus Programs/Schools
o Exceptional Athlete Program
o Integrated Technology School
o International Baccalaureate Programs
o Leadership Pathway Program
o Math, Science & Technology Programs
o Other programs such as High Performing Athlete Programs
Application for these programs opens on November 6, 2023 and closes on November 24 at 4 p.m.
To further support students and families with the application process, TDSB staff will be hosting two (2) Central Student Interest Program Application Support Sessions to answer questions that students or families may have about the application. Live, online support will be available on the following dates:
· November 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (Click here to join)
· November 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Click here to join)
Staff will not be able to answer specific program and/or school-based questions.
For more information about the programs available at schools across the TDSB, attend the schools’ Open Houses and Information Sessions. To learn more about the central student interest programs, visit the Central Student Interest Programs website.
Out of Area Admission Website:
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Find-your/School/Out-of-Area-Admissions
We will be using MyBlueprint this year to make course selections, complete your student profile and gain more insight on what Secondary Schools may be the best fit for each of you. To Log on, you will use your student number and password. It is the same information you use when you log into any TDSB computer :)
GUIDANCE
Guidance and career education can help you find the right path for a successful experience in high school and beyond. Your school guidance counsellor coordinates and leads the program and is your first contact for help.
Leonard Braithewaite Program
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Princess.Edogiawerie@tdsb.on.ca. She works within the program at Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute.
Link to More Information
Please take a look at the Graphic below. It has all the Timelines that TDSB will be using to send out acceptance or waitlist updates to your TDSB emails.
For Special Interest Programs:
The first round will be sent out Thursday December 7th. If you are waitlisted, the second round will be sent electronically on Thursday December 14th.
Out-of-Area Admissions Applications opens:
January 8th- January 26th and they will be sending out acceptance and waitlist updates from February 7th- February 21st.
ALL STUDENTS must have their MyBlueprint Course selections completed and submitted by February 26th, 2024.
Please continue to refer back to this graphic to help you navigate any timelines.
Birchmount park info night
Nov 7, 2023 at 6 pm