Monday, 15 October 2018
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Learn more about Apprenticeship Opportunities in the TDSB
TDSB Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Specialist High Skills Major
Thursday, 20 September 2018
TDSB Alternative Schools
The TDSB offers 22 alternative schools at the secondary level. Each school is a close-knit, highly engaged, diverse community that offers a fresh and unique approach to learning.
Alternative schools are places where students find their way through learning environments that vary widely and often include self-directed projects, experiential learning, business and entrepreneurial mentorship programs, strong co-op programs and credit recovery opportunities - all while earning OSSD credits.
Here you may find extraordinary art and word galleries, classrooms with comfy couches, and teachers mentoring their students. These are schools where students need a new way - to find their way. And they do.
Monday, 10 September 2018
2018-2019 Elementary Guidance Program
Dear Students/Parents/Guardians:
Welcome back to another year of learning with your child! This year the TDSB focus will be centered on equity, well-being, and student achievement. Knowing our Students, Engaging our Students, Listening to our Students and Learning from our Students will play a pivotal role in the Guidance Program. We will work hard to inspire students, connect with their passions and assist them to dream about their future. (Unleashing Learning: A Vision For Learning in TDSB)
One of the goals of the guidance program is that every grade 8 student and family will be equipped with the knowledge and information to make an informed and confident decision for choosing an appropriate secondary school program. This is a process that requires a partnership between the student, parents/guardians, teachers, guidance counsellor and our secondary school representatives. This partnership will help ensure that our students will have every opportunity for success as they transition to secondary school. This process will help students become more independent learners. They will acquire the basic habits and skills they will need for lifelong learning and for success both at school and in other areas of their lives.
Guidance will support schools in implementing this program for students in grades 7& 8 utilizing the My Blueprint Program along with other specific classroom activities. Please visit the resource section in our Blog below for further information and resources. Please contact your guidance counsellor if you have any questions or concerns.
We look forward to working with you and your child to ensure that he/she has a positive experience as they transition to secondary school. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Guidance Counsellor at their elementary school. You are also encouraged to visit this website on a regular basis for the most up to date information.
“Choices for Nine” invitations will be arriving to the Elementary schools soon. At this important meeting for families, we will be taking a deeper look at the grade 8 to 9 transition process and timelines.
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Friday, 25 May 2018
Monday, 14 May 2018
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
LC3 Learning Summit, Saturday May 5, 2018 at Cornell Jr. P.S. 10am - 2pm
LC3 Learning Summit, Saturday May 5, 2018 at Cornell Jr. P.S. 10am - 2pm
Submit this form by Monday April 30, 2018 to the Principal at your local school, fax to 416-396-6233, or scan & email to donald.feng@tdsb.on.ca
Registration Form Below: (submit one form per family)
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
Friday, 16 February 2018
Follow these tips every day to promote your child’s physical health and mental well-being
ü Try
to get 10 or more hours of sleep.
ü Keep
your child’s bedtime about the same time every night and on weekends.
ü Create
a bedtime routine with your child.
ü Practice
deep breathing together to help relax before bedtime.
ü Encourage
your child to be active during the day.
ü Limit
the time children spend on the TV, computer (outside of school work), electronic
games and other screens. Aim for 2 hours or less of screen time
ü Turn
off the TV when no one is watching.
ü Keep
TVs, video games and computers out of your child’s bedroom. The light and sound
from screens prevents children from sleeping.
ü Spend
free time being active as a family by going for walks, biking or visiting a
nearby playground.
ü Keep
a bag of play and sports equipment to bring outside.
ü Have
games, puzzles, crafts and books ready when children are looking for activities
ü Eat
meals together as a family with the TV turned off; encourage everyone to talk
about his/her day.
ü Eat
meals or snacks together as often as you can. Children are more likely to try
foods when they see adults enjoying them.
ü Avoid
food and drinks that have caffeine (colas, chocolate, tea, coffee).
ü Have
vegetables and/or fruit with meals and snacks.
ü Avoid
giving your child snacks high in sugar, fat and salt.
ü Keep
fruit in a bowl on the table and cut vegetables in the fridge so that they are
ready to eat.
ü Try
a new vegetable every week; ask children to help pick it out. It could take 10
or more times before children taste and accept a new food, so keep trying!
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Monday, 11 December 2017
Sunday, 10 December 2017
Grade 9 Course Selections
We are in the midst of high school planning and over the next couple of months; students will be required to make some important choices for grade 9. This is a very exciting and important time for our grade 8 students. The purpose of this post is to keep you informed of some of the procedures and important deadlines for course selections.
Grade 9 Course Selections
We will begin course selections in early January 2018. All students will complete a course selection sheet for their HOME High School (whether this is through gifted, extended French or regular program). Understanding that some students will still be waiting to hear from various specialized/regular programs, all students will be required to complete a course selection for their home school.
Over the next few weeks a paper copy of their course selection sheet(s) will be coming home for families to make descisons about what courses students will take in grade 9. Students have also created a high school plan using MyBlueprint. MyBlueprint Education Planner lets your child create an engaging and interactive education plan. It is strongly recommended students log in to this website at home and further explore the high school planner, specifically course type descriptions, with their families to ensure they are prepared to make final decisions for grade 9. All grade 8 students have already created accounts on My Blueprint and worked through several aspects of the program including the high school planner. Students can log in from home at www.myblueprint.ca/tdsb with their username (tdsb student gmail) and password (student number).
Once final descisions have been made for a students grade 9 destination,students will make final course type selections using the myblueprint high school planner with thier guidance counsellor. Once complete, students will bring home a verification form to be signed by their familes to ensure the correct courses have been selected for grade 9 and returned to their home room teacher.
Once final descisions have been made for a students grade 9 destination,students will make final course type selections using the myblueprint high school planner with thier guidance counsellor. Once complete, students will bring home a verification form to be signed by their familes to ensure the correct courses have been selected for grade 9 and returned to their home room teacher.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding course selections or any of the information above, please contact your child's guidance counsellor
Important Dates
- December 2017-~Elementary schools have been notified of which high schools are open for Optional Attendance. (Optional Attendance Forms are available at the guidance office or on this blog), please check this blog or the TDSB website for the list.
- February 2nd 2018 ~ Optional Attendance forms are due to high schools (delivered by parents/guardians).
- Week of February 12th 2018 ~Students are informed of their acceptance to Specialized Programs and Optional Attendance schools.
- February 2018- Students complete course selection on MyBlueprint with Elementary Guidance Counsellors
- Week of February 19th 2018 ~ Completed course selections (printed MyBlueprint and paper copy) are verified and signed by parents/guardians and returned to classroom teachers.
- February 26th and March 2nd 2018 ~ All course selection sheets are collected and delivered to high schools by EIC's.
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Wednesday, 1 November 2017
Push yourself. Anybody can learn!
Push yourself. Anybody can learn video. Click on the link below to see the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip051U7Rvds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip051U7Rvds
Thursday, 19 October 2017
How to Access All TDSB Grade 9 Information Evenings
To access all the High School Information Evenings in Alphabetical
order please use the link below:
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