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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:

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“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


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Destination: Apprenticeship Destination: Ontario Colleges

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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“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.”

— Karen Kaiser Clark




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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


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Transition Guide“It is hard to fail; but it is worse to never have tried to succeed.”






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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“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“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“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.”


“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.”



Transition Guide“Wise leaders look out for change, then manage it and lead others through it.”

— John Maxwell


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


Transition Guide“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

— Gandhi


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


Transition Guide“Transition has the potential to either launch you or dump you.”

— John Maxwell


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



Transition Guide“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

— St. Francis of Assisi


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


Transition Guide“You don’t have followers if you don’t lead.”

— John L. Perry


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


Transition Guide“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”

— Beverly Sills


Transition Guide“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”

— Beverly Sills


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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







“Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person”

— Saint Therese of Lisieux


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


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


Transition Guide“Do what you can and pray for what you cannot yet do.”

— St. Augustine


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







“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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

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