November 5th, 2019
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 information session for the IB Program will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 12:30-1:10pm, in the Library. Parents are also invited to attend.
The Integrated Arts Program information meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, from
12:30pm-1:10pm, in the Library. Parents are also invited to attend.
Please RSVP to Mrs. Borovilos at 519-662-2830 or at katherine_borovilos@wrdsb.ca if you wish to attend either or both of these information sessions.
Secondary Schools will host Grade 8 Parent Information Nights and the full list is included on the other side. Please take special note of the following Information Nights:
Cameron Heights CI (International Baccalaureate Program):
Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 7pm-9pm
Eastwood CI (Integrated Arts Program):
Thursday, December 5, 2019, 6:30pm-9pm
Sir John A. MacDonald (Fast Forward Program):
December 11, 2019, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Waterloo-Oxford DSS (Grade 8 Night):
Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 6:15pm-8:45pm
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