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King Edward Junior and Senior Public School

Grade 8 to 9 Transitions: What’s new? 

Language:

TDSB has changed some language around Transition to grade 9

WAS CALLED

IS CALLED

Optional Attendance

Out of Area 

Specialized Programs

Student Interest Programs

Home School

Designated School Based on Address

 

Processes Out of Area

Students no longer have an “optional attendance” form to fill out. Students who wish to attend an out of area school will have to apply online. If they choose 2 schools***, they will have to rank them Ist and 2nd choice.If they are accepted to their first choice, their second choice is deleted.

 

There are added classifications for getting into a out of area school


 

CLOSED

Students can not attend from out of area.*

LIMITED (sibling)**

Only students with a sibling that is already and will be concurrently attending the highschool will be allowed to apply*

LIMITED (sibling** and feeder school)

Only students with a sibling that is already and will be concurrently attending the highschool and students from surrounding feeder schools will be allowed to apply*

LIMITED

Any student can apply. Acceptance is based on school capacity. If applications exceed room, students will be selected randomly


*Does not apply to First Nations, Metis, or Inuit peoples

** This is the last year the sibling classification will apply

Processes: Student Interest Programs

Students have a choice of 2 student interest programs***. Each student interest program has identical applications, ie. all IB programs will have the same application process.

Students have to rank their student interest programs 1st and 2nd. If they receive their first choice their second is discarded.

20% of all programs will be given to Black, Indigenous,Latinx students and Middle Eastern students

 

*** This is the last year of a selection of 2 programs or schools

 

French Immersion

Students who move from their school area during elementary school will not be allowed to attend the pathway high school. They will have to attend the French Immersion program in the area they have moved to. 

 

Information Evenings

 

Nov 1st:   8 to 9 Information stream

Nov 3rd: Student interest programs

November 7, 2022 - Central student interest programs Online Application opens

November 25, 2022 - Central student interest programs Online Application closes (4:00)


 

January 9, 2023 - Secondary Out-of-Area Admissions Online application opens

January 27, 2023 (4:00 p.m.) - Secondary Out-of-Area Admissions Online application

closes

February 3, 2023 - Principals, in consultation with Planning, will provide the number of

seats to be filled through the random selection process for each grade.

February 8, 2023 - Acceptances and waitlist status will be sent centrally, via email to all

applicants. Offers expire February 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

February 15, 2023 - Second round of Acceptances and waitlist status will be sent

centrally, via email to all applicants. Offers expire February 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

February 22, 2023 - Any final offers will be sent. All waitlists expire on this date. Offers

Expire on February 24, 2023.

February 27, 2023 - TDSB students must finalize their acceptance by completing and

submitting the corresponding course selection for the accepted school in myBlueprint


 







 

LIST OF DATES FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

 

Nov 1st:   8 to 9 Information stream

Nov 3rd: Student interest programs

 

November 7, 2022 - Central student interest programs Online Application opens

November 25, 2022 - Central student interest programs Online Application closes (4:00)


 

January 9, 2023 - Secondary Out-of-Area Admissions Online application opens

January 27, 2023 (4:00 p.m.) - Secondary Out-of-Area Admissions Online application

closes

February 3, 2023 - Principals, in consultation with Planning, will provide the number of

seats to be filled through the random selection process for each grade.

February 8, 2023 - Acceptances and waitlist status will be sent centrally, via email to all

applicants. Offers expire February 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

February 15, 2023 - Second round of Acceptances and waitlist status will be sent

centrally, via email to all applicants. Offers expire February 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

February 22, 2023 - Any final offers will be sent. All waitlists expire on this date. Offers

expire on February 24, 2023.

February 27, 2023 - TDSB students must finalize their acceptance by completing and

submitting the corresponding course selection for the accepted school in myBlueprint


 

Highlighted areas:

Dates and time families need to be aware of. November deadlines are only for students applying to students interest programs.

 

  • The Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transition Information Session, taking place on November 1, 2022,  will share the Top 10 Tips and Considerations in the Transition to High School. This presentation is designed to augment the work already taking place through secondary open houses and at the Grade 8 schools.
  • The Student Interest Programs Information Session, taking place on November 3, 2022, will help students and families learn more about local programs, Facilitated Access to Skilled Trades programs, out-of-area admissions and applying to centralized programs and schools, including:

1.     Arts Focus Programs/Schools (elementary and secondary)

2.     CyberARTS Programs (elementary and secondary)

3.     Elite Athlete Programs (elementary and secondary)

4.     Integrated Technology School

5.     International Baccalaureate Programs

6.     Leadership Pathway Program

7.     Math, Science & Technology Programs

To further support students and families with the application process, central TDSB staff will be hosting three (3) Centralized Program Admissions Support Sessions to answer any questions that students or families may have when completing the Centralized Program Application.  Live, online support will be available on the following dates:

1.     November 8 - 4:00pm – 5:30pm (LINK)

2.     November 15 - 7:00pm – 8:30pm (LINK)

3.     November 24 - 4:00pm – 5:30pm (LINK)

  • The Virtual Secondary Alternative Schools Fair, taking place on November 9, 2022, will introduce families to the Alternative schools in the board that offer Grade 9 to 12 programming. Alternative schools are highly engaged, smaller school environments. They use non-traditional hands-on approaches to learning. Each school has a distinct identity and focus, such as democratic education, holistic learning, physical art, mindful living, entrepreneurship, social justice, community outreach and more. These schools are ideal for students seeking an alternative to mainstream education and who want to take an active role in their own learning.

Webinar Details:

The Preparing For High Schools Series webinar details, including the link to register and request an interpreter, can be found below.  Additionally, families can join the webinar link via Zoom or via the Parent & Community Engagement Office YouTube channel.

Preparing for High School Session

Date

Link to Register and Request an Interpreter

Zoom Webinar Link

YouTube Link

Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transitions

November 1, 2022

7:00pm - 8:30pm

tdsb-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dFvG_YvcRTGUAD7wn2Wk_g

tdsb-ca.zoom.us/s/96150014633

www.youtube.com/channel/UC9gvsGUiLZklU8VYSnH-Sbg

Student Interest Programs

November 3, 2022

7:00pm - 8:30pm

tdsb-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UdfYn3OsTXybYKVwIh-WPw

tdsb-ca.zoom.us/s/91940480015

www.youtube.com/channel/UC9gvsGUiLZklU8VYSnH-Sbg

Virtual Secondary Alternative Schools Fair

November 9, 2022

7:00pm - 8:30pm

tdsb-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BEBHHCzvQCO979VABsAd6A

tdsb-ca.zoom.us/s/95838459284

www.youtube.com/channel/UC9gvsGUiLZklU8VYSnH-Sbg

Resources:

Contact Information:

Please use the list of contacts below to support staff and schools, internally.  Families and students should connect with their Teachers, Middle Years Student Success Counsellors and Principals for more information. 

 

Centrally Assigned Principals (LC)

(Middle Years Student Success Counsellors)

1. Kimberley Pividor, Centrally Assigned Principal (LC1)

2. Troy Langevine, Centrally Assigned Principal (LC2)

3. Karlo Cabrera, Centrally Assigned Principal (LC3)

4. Sara Gogani, Centrally Assigned Principal (LC4)

Guidance

1. Lisa Edwards, Centrally Assigned Principal, Student Well-Being and Innovation

  • Renée N. Rawlins, Coordinator, Guidance, Career Development & Student Well-Being
  • Bianca Angheloni, Assistant Coordinator, Guidance, Career Development & Student Well-Being (LC2 and LC3)
  • Priya Mistry,  Assistant Coordinator, Guidance, Career Development & Student Well-Being (LC1 and LC4)
  • Adriana Huerta Lazo, Program Assistant, Guidance, Career Development & Student Well-Being

Centralized Secondary Programs

Out of Area Admissions

  • Reiko Fuentes, Centrally Assigned Principal, Secondary Program and Admissions

Special Education

French Pathway

  • Kirsten Johnston, Coordinator, French as a Second Language, Classical and International Languages

Gr. 8 Families -  Visit this link for all Open House information

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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