For Parents, Guardians & Caregivers
Helping your child feel ready, connected, and confident about high school.
Starting high school is an important milestone. There are many ways to help your child feel comfortable and excited about the transition.
Before Open House
Find your school’s Open House date, talk about your child’s interests and concerns, and prepare questions together. If you have questions about which Open House to attend, your child’s elementary principal and Grade 8 teacher are great supports.
During the Open House
Visit classrooms, the library, and other spaces. Meet administration, teachers, Guidance staff and students.
Questions to Ask
Ask about course selection, a typical Grade 9 day, available supports, and ways to get involved. Your child’s future Secondary school is ready to welcome you and support you during this transition. You can reach out to them anytime here.
Next Steps
Stay connected with Grade 8 teachers and Guidance teams as course selection and transition planning continues.
People Who Can Help
Your child’s high school has a team of educators and support professionals available to help with the transition.
Classroom Teachers
Learning and course support
Guidance Teachers
Courses, pathways and graduation planning
Student Success Teachers
Organization, learning skills, and progress
Special Education Resource Teacher
Accommodations and individualized support
School Based Social Worker
Personal, social and emotional support
School Nurse
Support available once a week at schools
Secondary Programs at a Glance
Find out which DSBN secondary schools offer which programs and supports
