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Grade 8 Orientation​

The HDSB is offering Grade 8 orientation sessions this Spring. Students are encouraged to attend to learn more about their secondary school and tour the facilities. Information about these sessions can be found below. Students do not need to register for these events; details will be coordinated between the secondary school and the student’s elementary school.

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Date

​In Person or Virtual?

Abbey Park High School

May 8, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

Acton District School

May 21, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

Aldershot High School

May 9, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

Burlington Central High School

May 14, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - Yes

Craig Kielburger Secondary School

May 14, 2025 

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School

May 9, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

Elsie MacGill Secondary School

May 8, 2025

In-Person - No

Virtual - Yes

Garth Webb Secondary School

May 8, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

Georgetown District High School

May 23, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

Iroquois Ridge High School

May 7, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

M. M. Robinson High School

May 16, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

Milton District High School

May 28, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

Nelson High School

Nelson HS will be visiting elementary schools to speak with Grade 8 students in lieu of hosting a Grade 8 orientation session

In-Person - No

Virtual - No

Oakville Trafalgar High School

May 8, 2025 

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

T. A. Blakelock High School

May 14, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

White Oaks Secondary School

May 27 & 28, 2025

In-Person - Yes

Virtual - No

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High School Info Night​

Explore opportunities for incoming secondary students. Check dates for upcoming school information nights and sessions to learn about I-STEM, International Baccalaureate and Regional Pathways program. Learn more.​

View High School Info Night Dates​​

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Grade 8-9 Transitions Family Livestream - Thursday, Sept. 26​, 2024

Grade 8-9 Transitions Family Livestream

On Thursday, Sept. 26th, the HDSB hosted a livestream session for Grade 8 families interested in learning more about the Grade 8 to 9 transition process.  Watch recap below.

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​​When Grade 8 students graduate to high school, support is provided for the student as well as their parents from their elementary and secondary schools to make the transition is as easy as possible.

Students can expect:

  • guidance visits to all elementary feeder schools
  • Grade 8 information evening (parent and student)
  • Grade 8 visits/tours
  • orientation to secondary school with student mentors
  • Grade 9 activities and events throughout the year

Parents should:

  • know your teenagers timetable
  • access school website and newsletters to get information
  • encourage your child to participate in school events, clubs and activities
  • connect with teachers at the school
  • encourage your child to find solutions by talking to their teacher, guidance counsellor, student success teacher, special education teacher or Principal when they need help
  • talk to your child about their day

What are student mentors?

Every secondary school has student mentors that act as role models for incoming Grade 9 students.

These mentors play a major part in planning activities for Grade 9 as they start secondary school. Students are grouped with the mentors to help them become familiar with life at high school. Events such as tours, dances, and BBQs help develop a strong sense of community for the student. Student mentors stay connected to Grade 9 students throughout the year to support academic success and community building.

Every student is encouraged to take full advantage of a wide range of activities, sports and clubs so they can experience all that high school has to offer. 

  • HDSB Guide to Secondary School

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