Thank you for your interest in Ready, Set HIGH SCHOOL!, our Grade 9 Orientation Program! We can’t wait to help all Grade 9 students get off to a great start in high school!
All students entering Grade 9 will automatically be registered into the Orientation Program at their Secondary School and will be able to participate in this IN-PERSON program.
Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in the Parent Portal to receive important program updates!
These sessions help students make connections with new classmates and teachers, become familiar with their new school and online tools, in addition to providing helpful tips for time management, study habits and other keys for success in high school.
No further action is needed from you. Additional information will be emailed to you about your student’s orientation session. We’re looking forward to helping all our Grade 9 students feel confident and comfortable as they begin their high school journeys!
Parents and students will receive a confirmation message in mid/late August 2025 about their orientation session and how to participate.
Program Locations, Dates and Times
| School Name | Ready, Set, HIGH SCHOOL! Grade 9 Orientation Date(s) |
| Ancaster High School | August 25 & 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., both days |
| Bernie Custis Secondary School | August 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Dundas Valley Secondary School | August 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. |
| Glendale Secondary School | August 25, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Nora Henderson Secondary School | August 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Orchard Park Secondary School | August 28, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Saltfleet High School | August 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Sherwood Secondary School | August 25 & 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – noon, both days |
| Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School | August 28, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School | August 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Waterdown District High School | August 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Westdale Secondary School | August 25 & 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., both days |
| Westmount Secondary School | August 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Watch your HWDSB student email and your primary parent email for additional details coming mid-August!
No registration is required! All incoming HWDSB Grade 9 students are encouraged to join in!
Program Information
- FREE for students pre-registered to attend Grade 9 at an HWDSB Secondary School in September 2025
- This is an IN-PERSON program
- No registration required
- Helps make the transition to secondary school less stressful and more meaningful
- Reviews of literacy, numeracy and learning skills
- Reviews 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. Programs will run the week of August 25.
See Program Locations, Dates and Times for your school’s detailed dates and times.
This program is 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 by phone at 905-561-2190 or by e-mail at [email protected]
Updated on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.