On Tuesday November 1, 2022 the TDSB hosted a Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transition Information Session for families.

If you were unable to attend, please click the link below for a recording of the event.

Grade 8 to 9 Transition Information Session for Grade 8 to Grade 9

The TDSB will be hosting a series of Preparing for High School Information Sessions, including:

1. Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transitions: Taking place on November 1, 2022, 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.

2. Student Interest Programs: Taking place on November 3, 2022, this session will provide more information about local programs, out-of-area admissions and applying to central student interest programs.

To further support students and families with the application process, TDSB staff will be hosting three (3) Central Program Admissions Support Sessions to answer questions that students or families may have when completing the Central Student Interest Program Application. Live, online support will be available on the following dates:

o November 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. (Click here to join)

o November 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. (Click here to join)

o November 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. (Click here to join)

To learn more about the central student interest programs, visit the Central Student Interest Programs website.

3. Virtual Secondary Alternative Schools Fair: Taking place on November 9, 2022, this session will introduce families to the Alternative schools that offer Grade 9 to 12 programming. Alternative schools are highly engaged, smaller school environments. They use non-traditional hands-on approaches to learning. Each school has a distinct identity and focus. Alternative schools are ideal for students seeking an alternative to mainstream education and who want to take an active role in their own learning. Visit the Alternative Schools in the TDSB website for more information.

Webinar Details:

The Preparing For High Schools Series webinar details, including the link to register and request an interpreter, can be found below. Additionally, families can join the webinar via YouTube using the links provided.

Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transitions

• • Date: November 1, 2022 @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm

  • Link tdsb-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dFvG_YvcRTGUAD7wn2Wk_g

Student Interest Programs

• Date: November 3, 2022 @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm

• Link: tdsb-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UdfYn3OsTXybYKVwIh-WPw

Virtual Secondary Alternative Schools Fair

• November 9, 2022 @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm

• Link: tdsb-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BEBHHCzvQCO979VABsAd6A

If the webinars reach capacity, families can watch the live YouTube stream. The recording of this event will be available on the TDSB Guidance site.

**TDSB staff are encourage to watch the live YouTube stream so that more families are able to access the live webinar.**