{"id":4256,"date":"2026-09-04T14:19:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T18:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/?post_type=boite-a-outils&#038;p=4256"},"modified":"2026-09-08T09:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T13:24:04","slug":"the-transition-from-elementary-to-high-school","status":"publish","type":"boite-a-outils","link":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/en\/boite-a-outils\/the-transition-from-elementary-to-high-school\/","title":{"rendered":"The Transition from Elementary to High School"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"highlight-box box-style-default\">\r\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<h2 class=\"title-icon h2\">\r\n    <span class=\"title-icon-icon\">\r\n       <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-thumbtack\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>    <\/span>\r\n    In this info sheet<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lg-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">The transition from elementary to high school comes with a lot of questions\u2014for young people and their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Which school to choose?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">What are the different programs?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">How do students make a choice?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">How will my child experience their transition to high school?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lg-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Your teen and high school\u2014a time of change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">A bigger school with more students;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">A heavier workload: homework, projects;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">New friendships;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Many teachers in the same schoolyear;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Classroom changes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Often, transportation to go to school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">While your preteen was among the oldest in their previous school, now they\u2019ll be among the youngest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And to top it all off, your preteen will be going through puberty, which comes with physical and psychological changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Wow! That\u2019s a lot to adapt to.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-white-background-color container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Preparing for the transition from elementary to high school<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With support from their parents, most young people have a positive experience in their transition from elementary to high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">However, it\u2019s a period when young people are most at risk of experiencing difficulties, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Being less motivated at school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Feeling anxiety and isolation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Getting lower grades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why preparing for this stage is so important.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Before starting high school<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordions-block\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-choose-a-school-958\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-choose-a-school-958\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-eye fa-xl\"><\/i>Choose a school        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-choose-a-school-958\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Keep in mind that each school has its advantages and disadvantages.\u00a0<strong>Each young person is unique, with their own path<\/strong>. A school may be suitable for one person but less so for another.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Depending on your city, you may have the choice of several high schools:\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public high schools with a regular program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Public high schools with special programs, such as art, dance, languages, media, international studies, sports-study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Private schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">To choose the school that best suits your preteen, consider the following points:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are their interests, concerns, priorities?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">What programs and schools are close to you? Consult the website of your school service centre or school board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">What is the trip like to get to school? Is it far? What means of transportation would your child use?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">What extracurricular activities are offered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">What are the fees associated with each school?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Do you need to take into consideration special support for your child?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">How does each school choose its students?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Is it possible to apply to several schools at the same time?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Go together to visit schools during open house. These are generally held in early fall. Some schools offer dates earlier in the year. Consult\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alloprof.qc.ca\/en\/parents\/articles\/school-levels-in-quebec\/5-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-visits-to-secondary-schools-k1443\">All\u00f4 prof<\/a>\u00a0to prepare for your visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-learn-to-become-more-autonomous-102\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-learn-to-become-more-autonomous-102\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-user fa-xl\"><\/i>Learn to become more autonomous:        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-learn-to-become-more-autonomous-102\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">In high school, your child will have to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use an agenda to note down their homework and classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store their workbooks and binders in a locker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a lock on their locker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change classroom between classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate a bigger school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to get to their new school, possibly by public transit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Consult the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/readyforhighschool.ca\/game\">Ready For High School<\/a>\u00a0site to support your child in becoming more autonomous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-white-background-color container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"highlight-box box-style-dark\">\r\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<h3 class=\"title-icon h2\">\r\n    <span class=\"title-icon-icon\">\r\n       <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-triangle-exclamation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>    <\/span>\r\n    Beward of performance anxiety!<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Some schools use entry tests to choose their students. This could lead your child to experience anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your child should make their best effort, but the important thing is the effort not the result!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about performance anxiety, consult: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=edec2e4b4572a4c0&amp;rlz=1C1GCEB_enCA1020CA1020&amp;sxsrf=AHTn8zr5D_AKU34ZCne1OzejCL2c2DKc0A:1744144057644&amp;q=performance+anxiety+child&amp;udm=7&amp;fbs=ABzOT_BnMAgCWdhr5zilP5f1cnRvsAwTj9xz2DfEW8mbm1Hu7Ob4-Qtr8NC4d8q0wIrAxsWOyiCW_MLahlbSENj6HJHLAXHL0VCtrqWO-gXRFzaQkiQ8VlQ-c4K7d39NRER6iHiJpSp1ef89H3Jhmaq0-XeBFuQidj1a_cI1mzzsCqhdEuIIQKCPUv3Ar4IisoSDrNeCppsLAEUYRTotY7lzIsYnPpygrw&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiPwvj3osmMAxUBpIkEHVQTGqwQtKgLegQIERAB&amp;biw=1536&amp;bih=703&amp;dpr=1.25#fpstate=ive&amp;vld=cid:47b55a7b,vid:pb2EmamTcFs,st:0\">How to help your child manage performance anxiety at school<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-black wp-elements-3\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-black-background-color has-text-color has-gray-light-color wp-elements-3 container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, consult our video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=013NnFD_mFw\">Comment avoir des attentes r\u00e9alistes envers nos pr\u00e9ados?<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-black\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>When starting high school<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordions-block\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-help-your-child-adapt-to-their-new-school-602\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-help-your-child-adapt-to-their-new-school-602\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-school fa-xl\"><\/i>Help your child adapt to their new school        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-help-your-child-adapt-to-their-new-school-602\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Ask your child how their day went. What was their favourite thing? For ideas of questions, use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cms.alloprof.qc.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-11\/roue-transition-scolaire.pdf\">La roue de la transition scolaire<\/a>\u00a0(in French).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Help your child find their own solutions instead of providing ones for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Highlight their efforts rather than their results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Help your child assert themselves and to say no to other young people who may want to influence them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-help-your-child-manage-their-stress-142\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-help-your-child-manage-their-stress-142\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-user fa-xl\"><\/i>Help your child manage their stress        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-help-your-child-manage-their-stress-142\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s normal for the beginning of high school to be stressful. To help your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Listen to their concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Together, find ways that help them relax: meditation, sports, breathing, art, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Help your child develop good habits, such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Eating three meals a day;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Doing sports;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Sleeping enough;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Studying in a calm space;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Using their agenda;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Properly prioritizing what they need to do to hand in their homework on time;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Finding a balance between studies and leisure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Reassure without trivializing: feeling stress in high school is normal!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">To learn more about stress and how to manage it, consult\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/en\/boite-a-outils\/stress-and-anxiety\/\">EnModeAdo: Stress and Anxiety<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-take-an-interest-in-your-childs-school-life-349\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-take-an-interest-in-your-childs-school-life-349\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-comments fa-xl\"><\/i>Take an interest in your child\u2019s school life        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-take-an-interest-in-your-childs-school-life-349\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Participate in parent-teacher meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Talk to school staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Inform the school if your child is going through a difficult time. The school can often offer support depending on the situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Find out about the services available at school, such as the library, homework support and the nurse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-white-background-color container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"highlight-box box-style-dark\">\r\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<h3 class=\"title-icon h2\">\r\n    <span class=\"title-icon-icon\">\r\n       <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-person-running\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>    <\/span>\r\n    Extracurricular activities<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Encourage your child to participate in an extracurricular activity that interests them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Extracurricular activities often enable young people to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Increase their attachment to their school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Build friendships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Better adapt to situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-lg-font-size\">Get higher grades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-black wp-elements-4\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-black-background-color has-text-color has-gray-light-color wp-elements-4 container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For a complete kit on the transition from elementary to high school, consult the<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/benado.org\/boite-a-outils-pour-les-parents-dado\/\">Bo\u00eete \u00e0 outils pour les parents d&#8217;ados. La transition vers le secondaire<\/a> by Benado (in French).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-black\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-gray-light\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-gray-light-background-color container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical resources and tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. To support you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are dealing with a situation that worries you? Ask for help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/finding-a-resource\">Health information\/Social information 811<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teljeunes.com\/en\/parents\">Tel-Jeunes Parents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santemonteregie.qc.ca\/en\">CLSC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community organizations: There are services available for parents of teenagers. Contact your CLSC for more information.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ligneparents.com\/LigneParents\"><\/a>2. For more information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alloprof Parents. (s.d.). <em>How to prepare for high school open houses.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alloprof.qc.ca\/en\/parents\/articles\/school-levels-in-quebec\/5-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-visits-to-secondary-schools-k1443\">https:\/\/www.alloprof.qc.ca\/en\/parents\/articles\/school-levels-in-quebec\/5-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-visits-to-secondary-schools-k1443<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benado. (2026). <em>La transition vers le secondaire. Boite \u00e0 outils pour les parents d\u2019ados ou presque!<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/benado.org\/boite-a-outils-pour-les-parents-dado\/\">https:\/\/benado.org\/boite-a-outils-pour-les-parents-dado\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gouvernement du Qu\u00e9bec. (2026, June 4th). <em>Education.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/education\">https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/education<\/a> &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9seau r\u00e9ussite Montr\u00e9al. (2024, February 14th). <em>Elementary \u2013 High school transition.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reseaureussitemontreal.ca\/en\/key-topics\/school-transitions1\/elementary-high-school-transition\/\">https:\/\/www.reseaureussitemontreal.ca\/en\/key-topics\/school-transitions1\/elementary-high-school-transition\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-gray-light\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-white-background-color container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"highlight-box box-style-black\">\r\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fact sheet was written in collaboration with Roxanne Brosseau, co-director of Benado.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-09-08T09:24:04-04:00\">2026-09-08<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4249,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"category-boite-a-outils":[68],"class_list":["post-4256","boite-a-outils","type-boite-a-outils","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-boite-a-outils-pre-teens"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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