Grade 8 Information

2024-25 Grade 8 Info Night Presentation.pdf

Scroll through the slideshow from our Grade 8 Parent/Guardian Information Evening  held on
November 21, 2024 - 6:30pm

Here are some of the programs currently offered at T.A.Blakelock High School. More information about the transition from grade 8 to these programs will be given by the individual elementary schools and also at the grade 8 parent information night on November 16th.


Explore the following HDSB Secondary Education Programs in more detail.


Questions about programs at T.A. Blakelock, our course offerings, programs or the transition process should be directed to our Guidance Department ext.229 or the Student Success teacher at your elementary school.  Please check out our school website tab.hdsb.ca for lots of information about our school and all it has to offer.


Transition Timeline

October - November

*note that applications for both the IB and I-STEM programs for the 2024-2025 school year will open on Friday, Oct. 27 and close on Dec. 4 at 11:59 p.m.


December - January


Spring/Summer

Virtual Grade 8-9 Transition Information Session For 2024-2025


Do you have a student going into secondary school for the next school year?


Come join us and learn more about:   

 Graduation Requirements

    Secondary School Programs 

     Available Support/Resources

         Question and Answer Portion   


Sessions Offered in Various Languages - Please click on the titles highlighted in blue to register for the date and time listed below,


Mandarin Information Session

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WkL8AdiMfffwhR8qLNXq7jdOydjvkerfsqjbDOBUiuw/edit

November 13 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

November 15 from 9:30 am -11:30 am 


Hindi/Urdu Information Session

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BbotW4EbDE1RI4Yb-PUS_LK9M__zUmgGp72F6THGsNc/edit

November 14th from 6:30- 8:30 pm


Pashto Information Session

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zkBF5eEflEa6GxL2REe0mcG3o7wEPtMQLyzdOKknJRE/edit

November 13, from 6:30- 8:30 pm


Arabic Information Session

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12pjVjrpSKHwK5YX-m34SCSide9L_IPHy4ZCe1QONSUU/edit

November 13 from 6:30pm-8:30pm


Ukrainian/Russian Information Session

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10ut_XIiCjmUF0ITZwMGs6_GacVYf2GHt1DcTXZtN_e4/edit

November 15 from 6:30pm-8:30pm


* Please note the Deadline for registration is October 31,@3pm, Thanks.