Thank you for your interest in our Grade 9 Orientation Programs! We can’t wait to help our Grade 9’s get off to a great start in High School!
All Grade 9 Students will automatically be registered for the program at their Secondary School and will be able to participate. Please make sure that your contact information is up to date in the “Parent Portal” to ensure that you receive important program updates!
These sessions will help students to make connections with new classmates and teachers, become more familiar with their new schools and the on-line tools we’re using, in addition to providing some helpful tips for time management, study habits and other keys for success in high school.
No further action is needed from you at this point and additional information will be provided to you by email about your student’s session. We’re looking forward to helping all of our Grade 9 students feel confident and comfortable as they begin their high school journey!
Your student will receive a confirmation message in mid/late August about their course and how to participate.
Program Locations, Dates and Times
2024 Program Locations and Dates will be provided below, all programs will run the week of August 26-30, 2024. Students will receive a confirmation message with program details closer to the start date for their session as well.
| School/Program location | Session Dates and times for August 2024 Program |
| Ancaster High | August 27-29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Bernie Custis | August 29, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Dundas Valley | August 27 & 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Glendale | August 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Nora Frances Henderson | August 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Orchard Park | August 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Saltfleet D.H.S. | August 27, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| Sherwood | August 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to NOON |
| Sherwood – Special Ed. Orientation to New Site | August 27 & 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Sir Allan MacNab | August 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Sir Winston Churchill | August 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Waterdown D.H.S. | August 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Westdale | Drop-in laptop pick up August 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. August 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Westmount | August 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
Program Information
- FREE for students pre-registered to attend Grade 9 at an HWDSB Secondary School in September 2024
- Helps make the transition to Secondary School less stressful and more meaningful
- Reviews of literacy, numeracy and learning skills
- Learning at home skills
- Reinforces organizational skills, time management and work completion
- Good attitude, behaviour and participation is expected of every student
These programs are offered in connection with HWDSB Secondary Schools. The program dates will vary based on the school your student will be attending. Dates will be provided in the schedule above as they are confirmed.
The programs will be IN-PERSON. More details will be determined over the coming months and will be provided to parents in our confirmation emails to be sent in mid-August.
Other Important Information
Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel or relocate programs. Confirmations for programs and notices of cancellation will be sent in late July or early August.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Continuing Education Hill Park Learning Centre by phone at 905-561-2190 or e-mail us at [email protected]
Updated on Thursday, August 22, 2024.