October 26th, 2018
This is the first of a number of contacts that I will initiate regarding the transition process to Grade 9. To date, I have visited each of our Grade 8 classes and provided students with an overview of the differences between the Essential, Applied and Academic streams of study at secondary school. As well, I have outlined the general Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements. I have also provided information to the Grade 8 classes about System Designated Specialized (Magnet) Programs. Please check the following website for WRDSB Secondary School Program information www.wrdsb.ca/programs
While most of the Grade 8 students from Forest Glen will attend Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School, the WRDSB offers Magnet Programs that may be of interest and suitable for some of our students. Information about Magnet Programs can be found at www.wrdsb.ca/programs
Representatives from the Integrated Arts Program at Eastwood C.I and the International Baccalaureate Program at Cameron Heights C.I. (both Magnet Programs), will be visiting Forest Glen to meet with Grade 8 students interested in learning more about these programs.
The Integrated Arts Program information meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from
10:20-11:00am in the Library. Parents are also invited to attend. Please RSVP to Mrs. Borovilos.
The information session for the IB Program will be held on Tuesday, November 6, from 10:20am-11:00am, also in the Library. Parents are also invited to attend. Please RSVP to Mrs. Borovilos.
Secondary Schools will host Grade 8 Parent Information Nights. Please take note of the following dates and times:
Cameron Heights CI (International Baccalaureate Grade 8 Night):
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 @ 6:30pm
Eastwood CI (Grade 8 Night):
November 22, 2018 @ 6:30pm
Sir John A. MacDonald (Fast Forward – Magnet Program):
Wednesday, December 12 – time to be soon made available
Waterloo-Oxford DSS (Grade 8 Night):
Wednesday, November 28th; Open House is from 6:00 – 6:45; Information session from 6:45 – 9:00 p.m.
Please encourage your child (or speak with me yourself) about questions regarding the Grade 8- 9 transition process or interest in a Magnet program.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Katherine Borovilos