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The transition from elementary to secondary school is among the most challenging periods of adolescence. Effective transition planning to secondary school begins for all students in Grade 7 and continues into and sometimes beyond Grade 9. A smooth transition contributes to a strong foundation for success in secondary school and beyond.
Elementary and secondary schools work collaboratively to develop strategies that support student planning for successful transitions from elementary to secondary school. Secondary Student Success teachers visit Grade 7 and 8 classrooms to provide students with information about the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements, specialized programs, extracurricular activities, strategies for completing the community involvement requirement, post secondary opportunities, and the education and career/life planning process.
All secondary schools have a Link Crew program. Grade 11 and 12 students who are members of the Link Crew provide robust Orientation sessions for new students on the first day of school. The Link Crew continues to support new students both academically and socially throughout their grade nine year.
Please see the Pathways to Success Student Transition Guide Planning for Grade 9 for further information.
Contact Information:
Derek Abrams – Principal of Adult and Continuing Education
(705) 748-4861 x 1176