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Notes on Translation
The electronic translation service on the York Region District School Board's website is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages, although an impressive number, this does not capture all languages or dialects. The basic translation’s goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material.
The York Region District School Board does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the Board encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and affect any decisions you may make.
The York Region District School Board is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.
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Transitioning from Grades 8 to 9
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Transitioning from Grades 8 to 9
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Welcome Prospective Hornets!
Here you will find:
- An introduction video introducing our school administration, facilities, and student life
- A presentation video from our Student Activity Council and Guidance Department highlighting the education experience at B.H.S.S. and Grade 9 course selection considerations.
- Webpages for each subject department showcasing what students learn and do in the department, friendly teacher faces, and the courses offered.
- Information about the registration process for Grade 9 at B.H.S.S.
Below you will find information to help students and their parents/guardians understand the procedures and timelines associated with the transition from grade 8 to grade 9. If you have questions that are not addressed here or at https://bit.ly/BHSSopenhouse, don't hesitate to contact the Guidance Department at 905-910-0009 ext. 114.
Our Family of Schools
- Black Walnut Public School
- Cornell Village Public School
- Franklin Street Public School
- Glad Park Public School
- Little Rouge Public School
- Milliken Mills Public School
- Rouge Park Public School
- Sam Chapman Public School
Prospective Students Outside our Family of Schools
Program Information
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements
- Course selection information
- Supports available at secondary school
Student Services (Special Education) Presentation - I.E.P. and I.P.R.C. procedures
- What support looks like at secondary school
December: Grade 9 Course Selection Visits to our Family of Schools
The B.H.S.S. Guidance Department will be visiting our family of schools to discuss secondary school registration and course selection during the week of December 14. Students enrolled in the Elementary Virtual School will receive this informaion in January.
Course selections will be completed by students and their parents/guardians online using My Pathway Planner between February 16 and February 24. Course submissions will no longer be accepted after February 24. Instructions for completing grade 9 course selections will be available to students in February.
If you are registering for Grade 9 from outside of our Family of Schools (e.g. moving into the area, coming to us from the YCDSB), please call our Guidance office to make a registration appointment. We recommend that families register for the next school year by the end of February to best ensure that their child/ward receive the grade 9 courses they prefer.
Late March: Course Verification Forms
Grade 9 course verification forms are sent to grade 8 students. This is the time for students to verify that the courses they selected were recorded accurately by our school system, and to make any final course selection changes. There is no penalty for making course changes. After this time, the Bill Hogarth S.S. timetable for the next school year will be created based on student course selections.
August: Grade 9 Registration Day
At the end of August, our new grade 9 students come to Bill Hogarth S.S. on Registration Day to take their school photo, receive their locker information, receive their gym clothes and spirit shirt, and receive other materials needed for their upcoming Grade 9 Day.
Prior to Registration Day, families will receive information regarding paying for any necessary fees (e.g. student engagement, physical education clothing) online using School Cash Online.
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Page Content Transitioning from elementary to secondary school is a very exciting time for all students. There are a lot of opportunities available to students during their grade 8 year that will help to make this transition a smooth and enjoyable experience. Below is some information about events, activities and opportunities that may occur throughout the year.
September/October
Knowing yourself is the best way to make decisions and set goals for your future. The Ontario Ministry of Education has identified the following Learning Skills as an integral part of a student’s learning:
- Responsibility
- Organization
- Independent Work
- Collaboration
- Initiative
- Self-regulation
In addition, the essential skills and work habits, available through the Ontario Skills Passport website, allows students to reflect on the skills they have demonstrated and would like to continue to develop. The essential skills and work habits allows students to see how the skills they are learning can be transferred to a variety of contexts in the class, school and community. The beginning of the school year is a great time for students to reflect on their interests, strengths and needs as a learner and set goals for a successful grade 8 year. There are many opportunities for students to do this, as a class or after school with the support of a parent, guardian or mentor. In grade 7 and 8, students will have the opportunity to engage in self-discovery activities as they explore learning styles, interests and careers. Students will document this learning in their Individual Pathways Plan (IPP). As students explore and document opportunities they have had both in the school and beyond, students will reflect using the 4-step inquiry process:Who am I? What are my opportunities? Who do I want to be become? What is my plan for achieving my goals?
For more information please see the Learning Skills and work Habits brochure.
Students will be provided with their Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) login information and can access their IPP through My Pathway Planner. October
Applications to Regional Programs
Regional programs are focused programs that are available to York Region students and are offered at specific secondary schools located throughout the region. These programs include, Arts, Sports and International Baccalaureate. Schools that offer these programs will host evening information sessions and have specific application deadlines. Please visit the individual school website for specific application requirements. November
Many elementary students will have an opportunity to visit their home secondary school. This event is referred to as “Take your Grade 8’s to High School Day.”
Secondary courses are organized as Applied, Academic, Open or Locally Developed. Each offers a style of learning that meets the interests, strengths and needs of the student in a slightly different way. All these options lead to a Secondary School Diploma.
Through conversations, the student, parents/legal guardians, caring adult and/or the Grade 8 teacher, can use the Fall Progress Report and Term 1 report card to guide and inform course pathway decisions. It is never too early to begin this conversation. Click on your home secondary school to view available options. You may decide that you are interested in attending a secondary school that is different to your home school. There may be an opportunity to transfer to another secondary school if there is space in that school. Information about schools that are open to transfers is available in late November or early December. Your Grade 8 teacher or elementary school principal will have this information as it becomes available. In order to be considered for a transfer, you must complete the Transfer Request form available through the office in your elementary school. Please note this is a separate process than applications to regional programs.
Secondary school open houses occur between late October and January. Check the schedule of secondary school information nights and attend your community secondary school information night. Most secondary schools will also visit the elementary school either in December or January to inform students about secondary school registration and course selection. They will also inform students about extra curricular opportunities that that are available. If you have applied to a regional program, acceptance to that program is usually communicated in January. Once accepted to the program, you will need to follow up with your Grade 8 teacher to ensure that your acceptance of the regional program is communicated to the regional secondary school and the community secondary school. December
This month is a good time to begin exploring the course selection features on My Pathway Planner. and begin to think about the optional courses available at your secondary school. Every grade 9 student gets to select two optional courses. January/February
Generally the deadline for Grade 9 Course Selection is in February. Your Grade 8 teacher will have all the important dates and deadlines, and will support you in using My Pathway Planner. Course selection should be based on the individual student’s interests, strengths and needs. It is always beneficial to have a conversation that includes the student, teacher and parent/guardian or caring adult when selecting your courses for Grade 9. Remember no decision is ever final and changes can be made even after you click on the “submit” button. March/April
At some point in March or April, you’ll be asked to verify the courses you have selected. At this point, you will have an opportunity to make any necessary changes to your Grade 9 course selection.
May/June
Enjoy your final days as an elementary student. The secondary school you are attending may offer additional activities or events for you to become more familiar with your new school or you may wish to schedule another visit on your own.
Now is the time to consider what Community Involvement opportunities may be available to you over the summer. Once you have completed grade 8, you may begin to accumulate your 40 hours of community involvement that is a secondary school graduation requirement. The summer immediately following grade 8 is a great opportunity to get this graduation requirement out of the way. Be sure to check in with your new secondary school to obtain the necessary forms and information about eligible community involvement activities. Visit Community Involvement for more information about the community involvement graduation requirement and the required form. Student Support
Some students may need additional support throughout the transition process. There are several avenues to gain that support. Depending on your needs, the Grade 8 teacher, English as Second Language teacher or the Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) can be a great resource to help direct you to the assistance you need. Similarly, there are departments at the secondary school that can also help such as the Guidance Department, Special Education Department and the Student Success Teacher.
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