1. St. Paul Catholic Secondary School
How Students Successfully Transition into Our School

2. SPCSS is Unique
Transitions look different for us as many grade 7 and 8 students are already at our school.
As a result they are already a part of our:
Faith based activities
Social Justice activities
School excursions
Many activities give us opportunities to invite Sacred Heart Batawa to participate as well.

3. Grade 7/8’s Benefit Big gymnasium Music room Stage
Learning Commons which includes ipads, apple tv, tv screens, chrome books
Fully equipped Art Room
Science Equipment
Fully equipped computer labs

4. More Benefits
Several opportunities to interact with students from our grade 9-12 wing. Opportunities to learn together.
Several opportunities to interact with teachers from the grade 9-12 wing.
Lots of familiarity with student body and staff from the grade 9-12 wing which often alleviates a lot of stress for those transitioning to grade 9 in a 9-12 secondary school.

5. Opportunities Student Council Grade 8 Day – January
Grade 9 Day – September
Peer Mentors
Dances

6. Academic Benefits 7-12 Teacher Collaboration and Planning
Enrichment Opportunities
Talk Moves
Literacy and Numeracy Transitions
Course selections – Resource/Guidance

7. Grade 6 Transitions Invitations to participate in Falcon Activities
Grade 6 Morning
Grade 6 Parent Night
Transition Meetings
Maplewood Transfer

8. St. Paul is a Welcoming Community
Thank you for your time – feel free to come and visit us!