November 21st, 2013
We are beginning the discussion with our grade eights around transitioning to grade nine. Staff from Huron Heights will be visiting our grade eight classes on November 26th.
As well, staff from Cameron Heights and Eastwood will be visiting Doon to meet with interested students to discuss the International Baccalaureate Program and the Integrated Arts Program, respectively. Cameron Heights staff will be at Doon November 25th during first nutrition break and Eastwood staff will be here December 3rd at 9:00am.
All secondary schools will be hosting parent information nights. These are great opportunities for parents and students to ask questions, learn about the various programs and tour the secondary schools. Please see the chart below for the specific dates.
| School/ Program | Parent Information Nights Date and Time | Application Deadlines |
| Huron Heights Secondary School
• Doon’s home school (offering Applied, Academic, Math and Science Enrichment) |
Wednesday, December 4th at
6:30pm
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Course selection instructions will be sent home with students on Friday, February 14th. Students will select courses online Febraury14 – 24. |
| Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHCI)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) |
The parent night specifically for the IB Program is Tuesday, November 26th at 7:00pm.
There is also a parent night for CHCI on Wednesday, January 15th at 7:00pm, though not much will mentioned about IB. |
Applications available December 2nd in the Guidance Office. Applications are to be returned to Ms. Lussier by February 11th so they can be delivered to CHCI by the February 14th deadline. |
| Eastwood Collegiate Institute (ECI)
• Integrated Arts Program (IAP) • ESL |
Thursday, December 5th at 6:30pm | Applications available online and in the Guidance Office December 6th. Applications may be submitted on-line or given to Ms. Lussier by Tuesday, January 7th as they are due at Eastwood January 9th. Auditions will be held beginning January 25th. |
| Jacob Hespeler Secondary School (JHSS)
• Fast Forward |
Tuesday, January 14th
6:00pm (for Fast Forward)
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Applications are done through Mr.Bethell at Doon and are due January 16th
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Please contact Ms. Lussier , our Guidance Contact, or Mrs. Bingeman if you have any questions or concerns about the transition process. Information will be available regularly on our school website doo.wrdsb.on.ca. Other helpful websites are www.wrdsb.ca(click on link to a specific school) and www.up2u.ca.