Greetings Ward 12
It is my privilege to be the elected TDSB Trustee for Ward 12, Willowdale. My role is to advocate for you and your child, and to represent the needs of all students and parents/guardians/caregivers across the Toronto District School Board.
On the TDSB website, and on this page, you can stay informed on what’s happening at the Board, including policies under review, program updates, and discussions around new initiatives to improve student success. You can also learn more about ways you can get involved and participate in the education process, like attending Board meetings or checking out volunteer opportunities.
Education is a shared responsibility, and I welcome and encourage your participation in our public school system.
Central Student Interest Programs
The TDSB offers Central Student Interest Programs that are focused on the Arts, Math, Science & Technology, Leadership and more! All students who have an interest and passion for a particular area may apply to the centralized schools and programs. The online application is open from November 7 to November 25 at 4 p.m. and students can apply to up to two (2) centralized programs or schools. Where the number of applicants exceed the number of spaces available in a program, all eligible applicants will be included in the random selection process, which will occur centrally. On December 8, 2022, acceptances and waitlist status will be sent via email, to all applicants. Offers expire December 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. If you do not accept your placement by the deadline, the placement will be automatically declined. On December 15, 2022, second round of acceptances and waitlist status will be sent via email, to all applicants. Offers expire December 21, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. If you do not accept your placement by the deadline, the placement will be automatically declined.
Grade 8 Transition Year - At a Glance
Below, please find a general overview of the transition year.
November
December
Round 1
- Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 8, 2022)
- Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 14, 2022)
Round 2
January
- Offers for grade 9 ISP programs will begin (e.g., congregated and integrated sites) (last week of January 2023)
- Students wishing to attend a school other than their designated school by address including Alternative Schools; Out-of-Area Online Applications are available (January 9, 2023)
- Out-of-Area Online Applications are due (January 27, 2023)
- Grade 8 Course Selection Opens for all students via myBlueprint (February 4, 2023)
- Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s)
February
Round 1
- Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 8, 2023)
- Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 14, 2023)
Round 2
- Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 15, 2023)
- Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 21, 2023)
Final round
- Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 22, 2023)
- Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 24, 2023)
- Students must finalize their destination for secondary school (designated school by address, Central Program, Alternative School, Out-of-Area Admission) by completing and submitting the corresponding course selection for the accepted school in myBlueprint (February 27, 2023)
- Course selection deadline (February 27, 2023)
- Parent/Teacher interviews
- Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s)
May / June
- Grade 8 Transition Events at TDSB High Schools
- Grade 8 Graduation
- Register for the Grade 8 Reach Ahead Course (optional)
- Inquire if your secondary school is hosting a Grade 9 Head Start to High School event
- Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s)
