How to Make a Successful Transition Into Secondary School

* Take part in any summer programs that secondary schools offer for example, “Moving On Up” or grade 9 information days

* Make certain you are making an informed choice about the correct type of program for your learning style and understand the pathway (apprenticeship, college, university or work) for each course type.

* Follow advice of grade eight teachers

*  Attend secondary school information evenings with your parents

* Get involved in sports and clubs, but don’t over schedule yourself

* Take advantage of peer tutoring programs

* Do a trial run (bus route or walking) to secondary school

* Go to class and you will pass!

* “Hang out” with the right people

* Make good decisions

* Develop strong work habits at school and at home

* Keep electronics at home or in your locker

* Do your homework

* Ask for help if you don’t understand something - but don’t leave it until the last minute

* Learn to self advocate – inform teachers of problems or issues that may interfere with your learning

* Always use your agenda

S.T.E.P. : Successful Transitions for Every Pathway

COME AND JOIN US!

SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

2300 Pharmacy Avenue 

PHONE: 416-396-6793

S.T.E.P.

Successful Transitions for Every Pathway

Library, Sir John A. Macdonald C.I.

Wednesday October 21st, 2015 

7:00 9:00 p.m.

❏ Do you have an IEP ? Require extra support in school?

❏ Learn how to access ACCOMMODATIONS and how to ADVOCATE

for what you need!

❏ Hear about RESOURCES available at postsecondary

through a PANEL DISCUSSION with postsecondary

representatives.

Daycare & Refreshments are provided.

Parking located on south side of school, off Pharmacy Avenue.

T.O.P.S. on Bloor Info Night Has Changed

Their new date is: October 27th @ 6:30pm

2015-2016 SECONDARY SCHOOL INFORMATION EVENINGS

To help you make an informed decision when choosing a high school, TDSB schools host open houses and information nights for parents and grade 8 students each year. Open houses take place between October and January and are an opportunity to learn everything you need to know about our incredible variety of schools, programs and courses.  (source: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/HighSchool/GoingtoHighSchool/OpenHousesandInformationNights.aspx) 

Each Grade 8 student and family is highly encouraged  to attend open houses for your home high school and any other specialized or optional attendance programs you may be considering. It is important to be organized and plan visits in advance to avoid schedule conflicts. Open houses are an opportunity to find out specific program details,  application requirements and deadlines. Remember,  Grade 8 students can apply to a maximum of 2 specialized programs and 2 optional attendance schools within the TDSB. 

For further clarification and information, please visit the Optional Attendance & Specialized Schools & Programs section  of our blog or contact your Elementary Guidance Counsellor.