The Ministry of Education requires all school boards in Ontario to provide an opportunity for students to complete a transition survey at the end of Grade 8 on an annual basis. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has developed the Future Grade 9 Survey to help us learn more about supporting a successful transition from elementary to secondary school.

 

About the Future Grade 9 Survey

The Future Grade 9 Survey is voluntary and anonymous. The survey includes questions about students’ experiences to get ready for secondary school, such as:

  • Grade 8 information nights
  • Understanding secondary school diploma requirements
  • Postsecondary pathways
  • Perceptions of preparedness for secondary school

The survey is not intended to be used to compare individual students, schools or classrooms. The overall aim is to better understand student needs, help with transition planning and preparedness, and provide students with the foundation to achieve their secondary and postsecondary goals.

 

Commitment to Transparency and Accountability

The WRDSB continues to use data-informed decision making to promote positive transitions and better support student achievement and well-being.

A summary of the survey results will be shared with schools, WRDSB staff, Trustees and the Ministry of Education. Only aggregate data is published in order to protect the confidentiality and privacy of students.

For more information about the Future Grade 9 Survey, contact your child’s school.