Model Schools

beyond grade 8 - secondary information

plase click here to view the 2026-2027 "beyond grade 8: grade 8 to 9 transition" video

(this is a general overview for your academic year.)

november

grade 8 to 9 transition information session for grade 8 families
attend your elementary school transition event (if applicable)
attend the secondary school virtual open houses and information nights
review the beyond 8 - grade 8 to 9 transitions resources
students with special education needs for whom a change in setting or program is being considered for grade 9 should be discussed at the school support team (sst) meeting (this meeting will occur with the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the sst)
optional attendance forms are available)
research specialized schools and programs, alternative schools and local programs in the tdsb
parent/teacher interviews

december

january

attend the secondary school virtual open houses and information nights
research specialized schools and programs, alternative schools and local programs in the tdsb
grade 8 to 9 annual reviews for all students with an exceptionality (e.g., regular class or special education class)
- secondary student transition planning*
offers for grade 9 isp programs will begin (e.g., congregated and integrated sites) (
optional attendance forms due at secondary school )
grade 8 course selection opens (including students with special education needs) via myblueprint(january 31, 2027)

february

deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the optional attendance application
parents/guardians must inform the requested school of their acceptance of the optional attendance offer via email and submit course selections via myblueprint
parent/teacher interviews

may / june