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PB The Complete Picture … Your Child’s Future The Complete Picture … Your Child’s Future i
Transition Guide
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The Complete Picture … Your Child’s Future The Complete Picture … Your Child’s Future iii
Transition GuideTransition Guide
AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
who speaks, writes, and listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in the light
of gospel values.
A REFLECTIVE, CREATIVE AND HOLISTIC THINKER
who solves problems and makes responsible decisions with an informed moral conscience for
the common good.
A SELF-DIRECTED, RESPONSIBLE, LIFELONG LEARNER
who develops and demonstrates their God-given potential.
A DISCERNING BELIEVER
formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates the
signs and sacred mystery of God’s presence through word, sacrament,
prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral living
A CARING FAMILY MEMBER
who attends to family, school, parish, and the wider community.
A COLLABORATIVE CONTRIBUTOR
who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work which
respects the rights of all and contributes to the
common good.
A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN
who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting
peace, justice and the sacredness of human life.
A CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE
IS EXPECTED TO BE:
The Complete Picture … Your Child’s Future
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Transition Guide
The Complete Picture … Your Child’s Future
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”
— Lao Tzu
Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges
The Complete Picture … Your Child’s Future 01
Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Ontario Colleges
Dear Students and Parents,
I am sure long before you received this guide you have been pondering the transition to secondary school. The aim of this guide is to offer a way to create dialogue between students, parents and educators that offers focus and provides a well marked pathway to success and well being. Hopefully it will answer some of your nagging questions and offer a plan to affirm your aspirations.
To all students, I would remark that the journey from elementary school to secondary school is a big step in any young person’s life, but it is also a time of great anticipation and excitement. The planning that is commenced as you make the transition to secondary school continues throughout your high school career, as you will be called upon to take increasing responsibility for your own learning and the choices that will influence your program pathways. This planning guide will assist you as you move forward with those decisions. We want to work together with you to ensure a bright future for each of you where you can embrace your God-given potential. There are many resources available within your school community and the Toronto Catholic District School Board to help create a successful pathway for you. This guide is only a beginning.
Please take the time to both read this valuable booklet and to speak to your teachers, counsellors and your parents, so that you are making the best possible decisions for your future. God has given you gifts that are to be shared. We want to ensure that your gifts are honoured and cultivated for you, your family and community.
To all parents – you have been and will continue to be a key player in your child’s education. The importance you place on their studies and the positive habits associated with a successful school experiences should never be underestimated. When students understand that we highly value their daily commitment to their studies through their attendance, punctuality, respect and responsible work habits, we will ensure an empowered and creative school experience for each of them.
May God bless you on your continued educational journey and into the future beyond.
Wishing you much success and fulfillment during your high school years.
Patrick KeyesSuperintendent of Student Success
John 10:10 I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”“Character is much easier kept than recovered.”
— Thomas Paine
Message From The Student Success Leader
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges
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Transition Guide“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.”
— Karen Kaiser Clark
Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges
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Transition Guide
All Grade 8 TCDSB students complete a Catholic Secondary School Application Form usually in early November.
Admissions and Placement Department will input data and send nominal rolls (reports) to TCDSB secondary schools.
ACCEPTED:The secondary school of choice will notify students usually by mid February if accepted.
REGISTRATION & COURSE SELECTION:
Students will complete registration forms and option sheets and submit these to the secondary school to confirm acceptance. Schools may hold registration evenings.
STUDENT ACCEPTS
REDIRECTION
The student HAS a secured place at the high school and is pre-registered for September.
REDIRECTED:If the secondary school notifies Admissions and Placement of oversubscription, this department will redirect the student to the next nearest secondary school, with available space.
PRIORITY 2 WAITING LISTStudent accepts redirection and a secured placement at the new school, but he/she is placed on a Priority Waiting List for the school of first choice until end of May.
PRIORITY 1 WAITING LISTStudent declines
the redirection to a new school, choosing to remain
on the waiting list.
CAUTION:The student may
NOT have a secured placement in September
“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.”— Karen Kaiser Clark
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
High School Application Process
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
Destination: Apprenticeship
Transition Guide
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Ontario Colleges
Transition Guide“It is hard to fail; but it is worse to never have tried to succeed.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges
Transition Guide“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
— St. Augustine
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges
Transition Guide“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
— St. Augustine
“The repetition of small efforts will accomplish more than the occasional use of great talents.”
— Charles H. Spurgeon
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges
Transition Guide“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges
Transition Guide“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
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Transition Guide“Wise leaders look out for change, then manage it and lead others through it.”
— John Maxwell
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Transition Guide“Wise leaders look out for change, then manage it and lead others through it.”
— John Maxwell
“We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs, we are prophets of a future not our own.”
— Archbishop Romero
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Transition Guide“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
— Gandhi
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Transition Guide“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
— Gandhi“People see only what they are prepared to see.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Transition Guide“Transition has the potential to either launch you or dump you.”
— John Maxwell
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Transition Guide“Transition has the potential to either launch you or dump you.”
— John Maxwell“For surely you know the plans that I have for you. A plan for a future filled with hope.”
— Jeremiah
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Transition Guide“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
— St. Francis of Assisi
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Transition Guide“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
— St. Francis of Assisi
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavour.” —Vince Lombardi
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Transition Guide“You don’t have followers if you don’t lead.”
— John L. Perry
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Transition Guide“You don’t have followers if you don’t lead.”
— John L. Perry“You can’t beat the person who never gives up.”
— Babe Ruth
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Transition Guide“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”
— Beverly Sills
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Transition Guide“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”
— Beverly Sills
“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass.”
— Unknown
For Semestered SchoolsSemester 1 - Sept. — Jan. | Semester 2 - Feb. — June. Students carry 4 courses per semester
PERIOD TIME SUBJECT
1 8:30 - 9:45 EnglishENG 1D1-01 Smith D.Room 203
2 9:50 - 11:00 MathematicsMFM 1P1-03Roberts E.Room 125
3 11:05-1:15 ArtAVI 101-04Evan P.Room 133
4 GeographyCGC 1L1-03Dante R.Room 215
Subject Credit: Students take 4 credits in each semester
Course Code & Section: Computer code for the subject
• 1-indicates grade 9
• P-indicates applied level
• MFM-indicates the code for math
• 03 - indicates the section number
Teacher Name
Location
Homeroom Period:In some schools period 1 is longer to allow for morning prayers and announcements
Day1 / Day2: Students follow the Day1 schedule, (ie. Monday), and then Day 2 schedule on the next day (ie. Tuesday).Everyday the schedule alternates and students follow this from September until June.
Class Time:75 minutes with travel time built in
Lunch:Students have lunch in period three during one of two or three designated lunch times. Students attend class during the other two periods.
EXAMPLE: Period 3 - Day 1 - French & Day 2 - Religion3a: 11:10 - 11:50 (Day 1 - French & Day 2 - Religion)
3b: 11:50 - 12:30 (Lunch)
3c: 12:30 - 13:30 (Day 1 - French & Day 2 - Religion)
For Non-Semestered SchoolsPERIOD DAY 1 DAY 2
OE08:25 - 08:30Sem. 1 | Term 1
Period 108:30 - 09:45Sem. 1 | Term 1
ENG1D1-03 Jones, T.434
SNC1D1-09 Nguyen, L313
Period 209:50 - 011:05Sem. 1 | Term 1
PPL101-04 Fernandes, J.GYM2
MPM1D1-06 Lippa, Z428
Period 3a11:10 - 11:50Sem. 1 | Term 1
FSF1D1-01 Thorpe, C.428
HRE1O1-08 O’Reilly, M119
Period 3b11:50 - 12:30Sem. 1 | Term 1
Period 3c12:30 - 13:10Sem. 1 | Term 1
FSF1D1-01 Thorpe, C.428
HRE1O1-08 O’Reilly, M119
Period 413:15 - 14:30Sem. 1 | Term 1
AVI101-04 Gross, G.412
CGC1D1-03 Caton, N333
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person”
— Saint Therese of Lisieux
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Transition Guide“I will instruct you and teach you the way to go; I will watch over you and be your adviser.”
— Psalms 32:8
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Transition Guide“I will instruct you and teach you the way to go; I will watch over you and be your adviser.”
— Psalms 32:8
“Work bears a particular mark of man and of humanity - the mark of a person operating within a community.”
— Pope John Paul II
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Transition Guide“Do what you can and pray for what you cannot yet do.”
— St. Augustine
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Transition Guide“Do what you can and pray for what you cannot yet do.”
— St. AugustineHave no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly, knowing that I am with you, therefore, no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence.
— Blessed Pope John Paul II
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
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Transition Guide“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
— Helen Keller
Grade 8 students have access to an excellent on-line educational planner found at www.myBlueprint.ca/tcdsb. Students may be familiar with this program through their school Guidance Counsellor. Page 30 shows a brief overview of myBlueprint, but you are encouraged to walk with your child as he/she explores the interest inventory, Discovery, designed for grade 7 – 10 students.
www.careercruising.com – Educational planner
http://www.skillsontario.com/ Ontario’s website: an updated resource on upcoming programs and events offered to encourage more Ontarian youth to explore the many career opportunities that are available in the skilled trades and technologies.
http://www.apprenticesearch.com/
www.careersintrades.ca
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/
Ministry of Labour www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/
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Transition Guide“You don’t lead if you don’t stand up for things worth standing up for.”
— John L. Perry
Educational Planning And Career ExplorationMYBLUEPRINT EDUCATION PLANNER PROVIDES A SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH WITH A PROVEN FOCUS ON EDUCATION
TARGETED CONTENT:
Questions are designed specifically for grade 7-10 students
GROUPED RESULTS:
Students are presented with their top three occupation interest areas to explore, reflect upon and create their own list of favourites
FORWARD THINKING:
The outcome is a list of high school courses based on interests that allows students to more effectively plan and select their courses
DISCOVERYGrade 7-10
The most age appropriate questions deliver forward thinking results
Grades 7-10 students can complete a fun and easy interest assessment
1-888-901-5505
WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TCDSB
AVAILABLE IN YOUR SCHOOL
S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting High School Planner Post-Secondary Planner
Set interactive SMART goals and a plan of action to stay on track
Plan to graduate and discover the impact of course selections
Instantly identify the opportunities available to you in every pathway
Occupation Planner Discovery & ExplorationsExperiences & Resume
Compare extensive information on careers across Canada
Keep record of important experiences and build an interactive resume
The two most advanced online interest inventories in Canada
OVERVIEW OF MYBLUEPRINT
1) VISIT WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TCDSB
2) SELECT YOUR SCHOOL & CREATE ACCOUNT
DISCOVERY IS THE MOST ADVANCED ONLINE INTEREST INVENTORY IN CANADA FEATURES
INCLUDED IN MYBLUEPRINT
Transition Guide“You don’t lead if you don’t stand up for things worth standing up for.”
— John L. Perry
MYBLUEPRINT EDUCATION PLANNER PROVIDES A SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH WITH A PROVEN FOCUS ON EDUCATION
TARGETED CONTENT:
Questions are designed specifically for grade 7-10 students
GROUPED RESULTS:
Students are presented with their top three occupation interest areas to explore, reflect upon and create their own list of favourites
FORWARD THINKING:
The outcome is a list of high school courses based on interests that allows students to more effectively plan and select their courses
DISCOVERYGrade 7-10
The most age appropriate questions deliver forward thinking results
Grades 7-10 students can complete a fun and easy interest assessment
1-888-901-5505
WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TCDSB
AVAILABLE IN YOUR SCHOOL
S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting High School Planner Post-Secondary Planner
Set interactive SMART goals and a plan of action to stay on track
Plan to graduate and discover the impact of course selections
Instantly identify the opportunities available to you in every pathway
Occupation Planner Discovery & ExplorationsExperiences & Resume
Compare extensive information on careers across Canada
Keep record of important experiences and build an interactive resume
The two most advanced online interest inventories in Canada
OVERVIEW OF MYBLUEPRINT
1) VISIT WWW.MYBLUEPRINT.CA/TCDSB
2) SELECT YOUR SCHOOL & CREATE ACCOUNT
DISCOVERY IS THE MOST ADVANCED ONLINE INTEREST INVENTORY IN CANADA FEATURES
INCLUDED IN MYBLUEPRINT
Toronto Catholic District School Board80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6E8 Tel. 416.222.8282 • www.tcdsb.org
Angela GauthierDirector of Education
Patrick KeyesSuperintendent Student Success
Dan KoenigCurriculum and Accountability
Carmela GiardiniProgram Coordinator - Student Success