Grade 8 Information
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.
Community Pathways Program (CPP)*
French Immersion (FI)
I-STEM*
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Supporting Multilingual Language Learners
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
Grade 9 transition information shared with students and families through your elementary school
Information sessions/evenings hosted by secondary schools. Dates will be posted on secondary school websites, the HDSB website (hdsb.ca) on the Transitioning to High School/Grade 9 page and shared through your elementary school.
Regional Program information sessions are hosted in-person by regional sites for:
I-STEM - Thursday, Oct. 26: To begin at 6:30 p.m.
*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.
Community Pathways Program (CPP) Information Evening - Virtual information sessions will be offered on the following dates and times:
Monday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.: Livestream link
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m.: Livestream link
December - January
Grade 9 course selection occurs through myBlueprint
Spring/Summer
Secondary school orientation activities for incoming Grade 9 students (stay tuned for more information in the new year).
Additional Resources:
Video Resources to Support Grade 8 to 9 Transition
Important Documents for Secondary Students
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,
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
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November 13, from 6:30- 8:30 pm
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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.