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“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a
                                                                     “Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your
 Transition Guide                                                    single step.”
                                                                     compass.”
                                                                                                                    — Lao Tzu
                                                                                                                 — Unknown




               Contents







                                        Message From Student Success Leader  ............................................................... 1
                                        Education and Career/Life Planning Program ......................................................... 2
                                        myBlueprint Education Planner ............................................................................... 3
                                        Tips for Completing Your Application ...................................................................... 4
                                        Secondary School Application Process ...................................................................... 6
                                        Planning For Grades 9 And 10 Types Of Courses ................................................... 8
                                        Planning For Grades 11 And 12 Types Of Courses ................................................. 9
                                        Specialized Programs Summary Chart ................................................................. 10
                                        Specialized Programs ........................................................................................... 12
                                        Skills for Life... Your Future, Your Choice .............................................................. 17
                                        Assisting Your Child In Transition .......................................................................... 19
                                        A Few Things To Consider… ................................................................................. 20
                                        Getting Ready For The Transition To High School… ............................................. 20
                                        Helpful Hints .......................................................................................................... 21
                                        Decoding A Course Code ..................................................................................... 22
                                        Decoding A Timetable ........................................................................................... 23
                                        Post Secondary Destination: Apprenticeship ........................................................ 24
                                        Post Secondary Destination: College .................................................................... 25
                                        Post Secondary Destination: University ................................................................ 26
                                        Post Secondary Destination: Workplace And Community Living ......................... 27
                                        Career Program Pathways .................................................................................... 28
                                        Student Success Initiatives and Experiential Learning ......................................... 30
                                        Terms & Definitions ................................................................................................ 33
                                        Toronto Catholic Secondary School Summer Transition Program ........................ 34
                                        A Quote From Pope Francis .................................................................................. 35


                                       project co-ordinator:                      editors & contributors:
                                       Gina Vincent & Stella Campisi              Pathways Team
                                       Guidance Resource Teacher TCDSB, K-12      Maria Meffe
                                       original writers:                          Cheshue Soufian
                                       Lisa McGuckin                              Rose Lenardon
                                       Julie Fantinato                            cover illustration:
                                       Gina Vincent                               The Phuse
                                                                                  printed by:
                                                                                  Maracle Press Inc.

                                       Special thanks to the York Catholic District School Board for their contribution to the
                                       development of the original document.


            Board Link to parent translations on the Board website.        The Complete Picture … Your Child’s Future     iii
                                                                                 The Complete Picture … Your Child’s Future
            Board link: https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/StudentSuccess/Pages/Home.aspx
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