Thank You for Attending The Choices For Nine Evening

Thank you to all the families who were able to join us on November 6th for our Choices for Nine Evening.  If you were unable to attend please ask your child to pick up a copy of the handout in Mr. George's office at Bliss Carman.  The Secondary school information nights are getting under way and as was emphasized at the presentation you are highly encouraged to attend those evenings and make contact with the school Guidance departments.  Below you will find a list of schools in our area that students may be interested in:

 

School                                                    Info Night
Bendale B.T.I.                                       November 19, 2013

David and Mary Thomson C.I.              November 12, 2013

RH King Academy                                 November 27, 2013

SATEC@ W.A Porter C.I.                    November 20, 2013

Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I                   January 9, 2014

Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI                            November 14, 2013

Sir Oliver Mowat C.I.                            January 15, 2014
Wexford Collegiate School of the Arts  

(Performing Arts)                                   November 13, 2013

(Visual & Media Arts)                            November 14, 2013
West Hill C.I.                                              November 19, 2013
Cedarbrae C.I.                                            December 3, 2013

Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute  December 4, 2013

 We want to leave you with a TDSB Tip Sheet that was shared at our presentation on how "Students can make a successful transition to secondary school":

1. Take part in any summer programs that secondary schools offer for example, “Moving On Up” or grade 9 information days
2. 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
3. Attend secondary school information evenings with your parents
4. Get involved in sports and clubs, but don’t over schedule yourself
5. Take advantage of peer tutoring programs
6. Do a trial run (bus route or walking) to secondary school
7. “Hang out” with the right people
8. Make good decisions
9. Develop strong work habits at school and at home
10. Keep electronics at home
11. Do your homework
12. Ask for help if you don’t understand something - but don’t leave it until the last minute
13. Learn to self advocate – inform teachers of problems or issues that may interfere with your learning
14. Always use your agenda