High school is an exciting time in your educational career, as you explore new opportunities, begin planning for your future and prepare to graduate. Completing your Ontario Secondary School Diploma is an important milestone in your life and will prepare you for success as you move forward along whatever post-secondary path you choose. Throughout your time in high school, your parents/guardians, teachers and guidance counsellors are all here to help and to provide you with the information and tools you need to make informed decisions and achieve success. This Choices guide is full of comprehensive information about the variety of learning opportunities available to you at the TDSB and includes an outline of the step-by-step course selection process. Please use this resource for assistance as you research and determine your path forward in high school and beyond.
The ‘Choices: 9-12 Placemat’ is your guide to life at a TDSB high school. With the support of your Guidance Counsellor and teachers, you’ll learn about career planning, program options, expectations and responsibilities while on your way to earning your diploma. Students in Grade 8 and high school receive a copy of the ‘Choices: 9-12 Placemat’ that will outline the step-by-step process for choosing courses and help you make decisions for the following year.
Refer to the TDSB guides below to prepare for high school.