Where to Go for Help

Your parents or guardians: Your parents or guardians are your best allies. They’ve known you longer than anyone and want the best for you.

Your Grade 8 teachers: Your Grade 8 teachers know your educational strengths and how you learn best. Interview them!

Your guidance counsellor: Guidance counsellors (at your elementary school or your secondary school) can answer your questions about high school and help you make choices that are right for you. Make an appointment!

Attend an information night: Most high schools and elementary schools will host an information night about the Grade 9 program. You will learn about what is expected from you as a high school student, as well as about the many opportunities that will be available to you during the next four years.

Tour your local high school: A tour is a great way to see education in action. Many schools offer planned tours for new students, which may include sitting in on Grade 9 classes.

Check out the high school’s website: Find out if the high school has its own website. If it does, you can find out about the school’s program, the staff, important dates and events at the school, and school policies and procedures. An e-mail address for the school is usually posted and offers a handy way for you to get answers to your questions.