Ready, Set, Whoa!
Transition to High School

• Halton Catholic District School Board calendar
• Halton District School Board calendar
• Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir calendar
• Conseil Scolaire Viamonde calendar

• 5 Tips to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School (PDF file)
  Tips to help students succeed in high school.
• Halton Parents
  Information for parents on topics related to raising teens, such as growing and developing, healthy choices, high school life, substance use, sexual health, healthy minds, and more.
• Keep Connected - Search Institute (external link)
  Overview of child and teen development according to ages and stages. Ages 10-14 addresses the transition to adolescence (external link).

School board

Helpful information for parents who wish to learn more about Halton’s education system and to support their teen’s learning.

• Halton Catholic District School Board (external link)
• Halton District School Board (external link)
• Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir (external link)
• Conseil Scolaire ViaMonde (external link)

Community services

Finding the right services for your teen can be challenging. These links will help you find information and local services.

• EMentalHealth (external link)
  Guide to information, local services and supports for mental health concerns.
• Halton Community Services Directory (external link)
  Guide to community services in Halton Region.
• HaltonParents - Halton Region
  Online and telephone support for parents with a public health nurse.
• Halton Youth Services Directory (external link)
  Guide to youth services in Halton Region.
• HMC Connections (external link)
  Provides a variety of programs and services to immigrant and refugee communities.
• Our Kids Network (external link)
  Information about Halton data, research, youth engagement, local services and resources.

Teens with additional needs

There are a variety of programs and services in Halton Region for children and teens with additional needs. Community agencies are committed to quality services that are based on current research and practices.

• Community Living Burlington (external link)
  Support and services to children, youth and adults who have developmental disabilities and their families.
• Community Living North Halton (external link)
  Support and services to children, youth and adults with special needs and their families.
• Community Living Oakville (external link)
  Support and services to children, youth and adults who have developmental disabilities and their families.
• Developmental Services Ontario (external link)
  Helps adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers connect to services and supports in their communities.
• ErinoakKids (external link)
  Comprehensive range of family-centered treatment, rehabilitation and support services to children with disabilities and their families.
• Halton Support Services (external link)
  Supportive services for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families, to live in and be active members of the community.
• Hamilton/Niagara/Haldimand/Brant (including Burlington) Home and Community Care (external link)
  Medical and rehabilitation services for children as part of the School Health Support Services Program (serves Burlington).
• Mississauga Halton Home and Community Care (external link)
  Medical and rehabilitation services for children as part of the School Health Support Services Program (serves Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills).
• Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) (external link)
  Largest accredited children’s mental health centre in Halton Region and provides a multi-disciplinary approach to prevention, assessment and treatment of children, youth and their families.
• Special Education Laws and Policies (external link)
  Overview of special education policies, regulations, and resource documents for schools in Ontario.
• Woodview (external link)
  Services for children and youth facing mental health challenges and autism spectrum disorder.

• Halton Industry Education Council (external link)
  Educates students about career opportunities in various industries.
• myBlueprint (external link)
  Career education resources to help students learn about opportunities in various industries.
• Parent involvement in education - People for Education (external link)
  Tip sheets for parents to understand the school system and how to help children succeed.

School board

• Halton Catholic District School Board - Parent page (external link)
• Halton District School Board - Parent page (external link)
• Pathways - HCDSB / HDSB (external link)
  Resource to help parents and students learn about specialized high school programs and post-secondary options.
• Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir - High school academic program (external link)
• Conseil Scolaire Viamonde - Parent page (external link)

• School Years Program - Halton Region
  Valuable information and services to help support a healthy learning environment for children and teens.
• Programs for student success - Ministry of Education (external link)
  A program for schools to help students transition successfully to high school.