November 7th, 2016

Dear Parents of Students in Grade 8,

November is the start of an exciting part of your child’s education.  We are starting the process of helping students and parents make informed decisions about what high school or program s/he would like to apply to.  The following are the sessions that are taking place at hosting high schools.  The sessions focus on the student transition process from grade 8 to 9 (e.g., course selection process, in-school student supports, extra-curricular activities). The table below provides a summary (i.e., school, date, start time) of the grade 8 parent information sessions for each secondary school.  Please see notes below for more information, including two information sessions at school for students.

School Day Time
  • Cameron Heights C.I. – IB Magnet Information
  • The IB programme allows students to explore their personal and academic interests via the International Baccalaureate model. Depending on their post-secondary aspirations and learning goals, students have the option of completing individual IB courses or completing the full IB Diploma.
  • This is a program offered to students with a 75% average or greater,  in Grade 7, who are interested in global issues, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy critical thinking activities.  
  • Sue Martin, from Cameron Heights, will be giving an information session at Edna Staebler in Room 207, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH ~12:45-1:25

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

301 Charles St E

Kitchener

7:00 pm
Eastwood C.I.

  • Integrated Arts Program offering challenging enrichment opportunities for students interested in the performing, visual, and media arts.  
  • Steve Hooper From Eastwood will be giving a presentation about IAP at  Edna Staebler in Room 207, on Thursday, November 17th at 8:35 a.m.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

760 Weber St. E., Kitchener

 6:00 pm
Kitchener-Waterloo C.I.

  • One of two schools in the board offering French Immersion- Program Goal: Students will be able to take courses at the college or university level in which French is the language of instruction and will be able to accept employment in which French is the working language.
  • Offers Extended French as well- Program Goal: Students will be able to function in a French-speaking community.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

787 King Street West, Kitchener

 7:00 p.m.
Sir John A. MacDonald S.S.

  • OUR HOME SCHOOL

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

650 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo

 6:30 p.m.
Waterloo C.I.

  • Magnet Programs Featured

Extended French, ELL, Strings and Geotechnology

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

300 Hazel Street

 7:00 pm

Please contact Annie Bishop if you have any questions, at the school number (519) 880-2646, or email her at annie_bishop@wrdsb.on.ca