Student Success/Learning to 18

Elementary to Secondary School Transition

Resources for Teachers

A program is available to help students' transition successfully from elementary to secondary school.

The program includes:

• assigning a teacher or other educator to provide support during the transition years
• creating a student profile that highlights the student's strengths, needs and interests
• developing a customized timetable for each Grade 9 student
• tailoring strategies and interventions based on each school's unique advantages and challenges

For example, some schools may develop a strategy that links Grade 8 students with high school buddies who can serve as mentors.

Resources

• Grade 8-9 Transition Fact Sheet (PDF, 39 KB)
• Student Transition Experience Program Guide (PDF, 565 KB)
• Transition and Pathway from Elementary to Secondary School: A Review of Selected Literature (PDF, 492 KB)

Print publications can be ordered from Publications Ontario.