CLASS OF 2023 – Pre-Commencement Online Store

Posted June 9, 2023

Students/families wishing to pre-order flowers, Class of 2023 t-shirts and more for delivery prior to our commencement ceremony on June 27th, please check out the online ordering site – https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/laurelheights/

The Commencement Group will also be at the Centre in the Square the night of the ceremony with items available for purchase.

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2023-24 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted June 8, 2023

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2023-24 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 5, 2023 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Winter Break – Monday, December 25, 2023 to Friday, […]

Air Quality Update for All WRDSB Schools

Posted June 7, 2023

The forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec continue to impact the air quality in Waterloo Region. As a result, Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Today, the air quality levels are expected to fluctuate between Moderate Risk (4-6) and High Risk (7-10) throughout the day. In […]

Sem 2 EQAO Grade 9 Math Testing – June 14 & 15

Posted June 6, 2023

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) will be continuing their assessment for all grade 9 second semester math students.  The administration of the assessment will take place over two days on the following dates:
  • Session A (60 min): Wednesday June 14th periods A & B
  • Session B (60 min): Thursday June 15th periods C & D
The EQAO Assessment will take place in the Cafeteria.  For more information, please CLICK HERE TO VIEW INFO LETTER.

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WRDSB Students Learn to be Kind to Their Minds at Student Wellness Conference

Posted June 5, 2023

In May, over 100 students from secondary schools across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) took part in the first-ever Student Wellness Conference. Organized by WRDSB’s Mental Health Lead, Gwenyth Le-Phuong, the theme of the conference was “Be Kind to Your Mind”. The event brought together students, staff and community partners at The Family […]

A Message from the Minister of Education: Pride Month in Ontario

Posted June 2, 2023

The following is a message from the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce regarding Pride Month in Ontario. June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month in Ontario and around the world. For many, Pride is a time to celebrate the things that make us unique and special, to look to community for acceptance and support […]

Semester 2 Final Evaluation & Assessment Info – June 23, 26 & 27

Posted June 2, 2023

The WRDSB has divided its 10 exam/evaluation days in a 2-3 day split each semester, as shown on the secondary school year calendar.  The three days occurring at the end of each semester will allow staff to support and administer a variety of final evaluation tasks and determine a grade for students. The Assessment and Evaluation Period for the end of Semester 2 will occur from Friday, June 23rd to Tuesday, June 27th.

In the pandemic, great strides were made to adapt assessment and evaluation practices to meet student needs. The return to a 70/30 split is an opportunity to take stock of what we have learned and refine these practices in service of fair and reliable evaluation of student learning aligned with Growing Success.  With regard to the 30% final evaluation, teachers, in the latter portion of a semester,  have the flexibility to provide a variety of methods for students to demonstrate their growth, and confirm their learning. Classroom teachers will clearly communicate with their students and their families what they need to be doing on the Instructional Support Days.

The expectation is that students complete all parts of a course’s final evaluation.  Students who do not complete their final 30% (in its various forms) do not take advantage of the opportunity to provide recent evidence to verify or confirm their consistent level of performance, at the end of a course.  If a student does not provide some significant evidence in the form of final evaluations and exams,  it may result in the student attaining a reduced grade and/or loss of credit based on the overall evidence as reflected in the term work and final evaluation components.

ACE students and students in other congregated Priority 1 Programs will attend school with regular programming. 

Forms of 30% Final Evaluation: The types of evaluation tasks take on a variety of methods (i.e. performance based tasks, portfolios, demonstrations, projects, exit interviews, conferences, and exams for select courses in Grades 11/12).

Exams: Exams will only be administered in select Grade 11 and 12 courses as a means to help expose senior students to the types of experiences they may encounter after graduation in a supportive and familiar environment. All exams will be 75 minutes in length and represent only a portion of a student’s final 30% evaluation of the overall course.  All students will have up to double time (150 minutes) to complete the exam. This practice aligns with EQAO testing. 

Credit Rescue Opportunities:   Some students will be invited to attend on these days in order to complete demonstration of expectations in order to earn their credit. 

Student Attendance – Similar to previous Instructional Support Days/Exam days, attendance will be taken and submitted for scheduled exams or evaluations, and in-person credit rescue opportunities.  

Study Areas:  The Library will be open for those who wish to engage in quiet study.  The cafeteria will also be open for those who need to work collaboratively together.

EXAM/FINAL EVALUATION DAYS SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 23 MONDAY, JUNE 26 TUESDAY, JUNE 27
PERIOD A (8:20-10:55) PERIOD B (8:20-10:55) PERIOD A (8:20-9:35)
Students in their Period A classes could be required by their teacher to be present in class during this time to complete forms of evaluation; complete credit rescue opportunities or, for Grade 11 and 12 courses, participate in a final exam.

*Please note exams were set to be 75 minutes but students have up to 150 minutes to write.

 Students in their Period B classes could be required by their teacher to be present in class during this time to complete forms of evaluation; complete credit rescue opportunities or, for Grade 11 and 12 courses, participate in a final exam.

*Please note exams were set to be 75 minutes but students have up to 150 minutes to write.

 

 Students in their Period A classes could be required by their teacher to be present in class during this time to complete forms of evaluation or complete credit rescue opportunities.
PERIOD B (9:40-10:55)
Students in their Period B classes could be required by their teacher to be present in class during this time to complete forms of evaluation or complete credit rescue opportunities.
NUTRITION BREAK (10:55-11:55) NUTRITION BREAK (10:55-11:55) NUTRITION BREAK (10:55-11:55)
PERIOD C (11:55-2:30) PERIOD D (11:55-2:30) PERIOD C (11:55-1:10)
Students in their Period C classes could be required by their teacher to be present in class during this time to complete forms of evaluation; complete credit rescue opportunities or, for Grade 11 and 12 courses, participate in a final exam.

*Please note exams were set to be 75 minutes but students have up to 150 minutes to write.

 

 Students in their Period D classes could be required by their teacher to be present in class during this time to complete forms of evaluation; complete credit rescue opportunities or, for Grade 11 and 12 courses, participate in a final exam.

*Please note exams were set to be 75 minutes but students have up to 150 minutes to write.

 

 Students in their Period C classes could be required by their teacher to be present in class during this time to complete forms of evaluation or complete credit rescue opportunities.
PERIOD D (1:15-2:30)
Students in their Period D classes could be required by their teacher to be present in class during this time to complete forms of evaluation or complete credit rescue opportunities.

School Closure,  Bus Cancellations,  Inclement Weather,  Student Illness

  • School buses run on their regular schedule during these three days.
  • Evaluations may be postponed for various reasons including inclement weather, bus cancellations, plant malfunctions, illness etc. 
  • Please do not plan events which require your student to be absent from school on these days or on the days directly following the evaluation period as these will be the days in which the postponed evaluations will be rescheduled.  

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