This booklet describes the choices and opportunities available to Canadian students as they move from eighth grade to secondary school. It offers brief descriptions of various programs such as work experience programs and cooperative education, as well as correspondence courses, night school, summer school, private schools, alternative schools, and the opportunities available to dropouts who wish to return to complete their diplomas. In addition it discusses admission to university, community colleges and colleges of applied arts and technology. It also touches upon apprentice training for skilled trades, other types of training programs, and private vocational schools. Included is information about scholarships, student assistance programs and part-time jobs. (PFS)