As you navigate the following web pages you will find answers to a number of questions you may have about Grade 9 in the ÎÛÎÛÂþ», including course types, and earning a secondary school diploma. We have also provided links to some of our other helpful websites for additional information you may be curious about. As well, you will be introduced to (a web-based planning tool), designed to assist in the educational planning that is required to make informed decisions about your Grade 9 course selections.
Together with your parents/guardians/caregivers and teachers, review the following digital magazines to help you make important career and life decisions.
Within our site, there are embedded video clips presented by some of our ÎÛÎÛÂþ» students that will further help to describe the information you need to prepare for Secondary School.
Going to High School: A Guide for Students, Parents and Guardians
Beyond 8 – Going to High School Information presentation
September
- Curriculum/Meet the Teacher Night at your Elementary school
- Visit www.tdsb.on.ca/Beyond8 for information about the transition from grade 8 to 9
- Visit www.tdsb.on.ca/CPAO for information about the application and enrollment processes for ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Secondary School Central Program options including:
- Learn more about ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Secondary Alternative Schools
October
- Beyond 8 - Going to High School Grade 8 to 9 Information session at your Elementary school
- Visit www.tdsb.on.ca/specializedprograms to learn more about Specialized Programs, applications and admissions.
- Visit www.tdsb.on.ca/OOA for information about application, timelines, and details related to accessing a Secondary School other than your designated school by address (or “home” school)
November
December
January
- Attend the Secondary School Open Houses and Information Nights
- Out-of-Area Online Application opens on January 5, 2026
- Offers of placement for Specialized Programs begin on a weekly basis, starting on January 7, 2026
- Grade 8 to 9 Annual Reviews for all students with an Exceptionality (e.g., regular class or special education class)
- Please visit ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Secondary Out of Area for application, timelines, and further information
- Out-of-Area Online Applications due: 4:00PM on January 23, 2026
- Parent/Teacher interviews
- Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s)
February
May / June
- Grade 8 Transition Meetings
- Grade 8 Graduation
- Register for the (optional)
- Inquire if your secondary school is hosting a Grade 9 Head Start to High School event
- Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s) and complete exit survey