Opening Day – September 6th, 2016

Posted August 11, 2016

We’re excited to welcome our Highlanders for another exciting school year on Tuesday, September 16th.  The first day will feature a special schedule focusing on our newest Highlanders – our grade nines!  See information below!

8:30 – 9:00  Orientation & Welcomes for Grade 9s

9:00 – 10:00  Grade 9 Assembly (caf)

10:00 – 10:30  Grade 9 Homeroom

10:30 – 11:30  Grade 9 School Tour with Confed

11:30 – 12:30  Grade 9 BBQ Lunch

12:30 – 1:30  SJAM Activity Fair in Caf (all students)

1:30 – 2:30  Grades 10, 11, 12 Students Pick Up Welcome Packages in Homerooms

Students will also be able to pick up remaining report cards, clear up textbook or library fines and meet their teachers on Tuesday.  It is critical that ALL students attend this important day.

Please note that buses will operate on regular schedules for the first day.

We will begin our regularly scheduled classes on Wednesday, September 7th (day one schedule).

IMPORTANT CHECKLIST FOR FIRST DAY

  • Data Verification Sheet (changes made, if applicable) – signed by parent/guardian
  • Notification & Permission Form (IS-09-L-S) signed by a parent/guardian
  • Anaphylaxis Alert Form (if applicable) completed and signed by a parent/guardian
  • Blue Chromebook 1:1 Contract (grade 9) signed by both a parent/guardian and student

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Final 2015-2016 Report Card Pick-Up Dates/Office Hours

Posted June 29, 2016

Students or parents wishing to pick up final semester 2 report cards, please note dates/times the main office will be open during the summer.

  • Wednesday, July 6th to Thursday, July 21st (excluding Fridays)
  • Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • The office will be closed from Friday, July 22nd to Friday, August 19th (inclusive).
  • We will re-open Monday, August 22nd.

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GRT Summer Schedule Starts Next Week!

Posted June 20, 2016

Important notice for SJAM students who rely on the GRT – summer schedules start next week!

Through the summer months, GRT reduces frequency on many routes, including those that go past Cameron Heights, Sir John A Macdonald and WCI.

If you are still writing exams next week, please check to ensure your bus is running at the regular time (at www.grt.ca under the Routes and Schedules tab). Some may have to make alternative arrangements.

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Flag at Half Mast to Honour Victims of Orlando Shooting

Posted June 17, 2016

gay-pride-flagThe Waterloo Region District School Board is profoundly saddened by the recent tragedy in Orlando, Florida. The loss of 49 lives to this hate motivated crime that specifically targeted the LGBTQ+ community highlights the importance of our collective efforts in eliminating discrimination, elevating our commitment to protecting human rights and working towards safe and healthier communities.

As a large educational system and educational community, we are affected by this tragic event in many ways. We are especially mindful of the impact this event has on LGBTQ students and staff, families and allies.

On Thursday, June 16, a pride flag will be raised to half-mast at the Education Centre in a ceremony that will include a moment of silence. The raising of the flag is to symbolize our acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. The flag will continue to fly for the month of June. Canada’s first-ever Pride Month was launched on June 1, 2016.

SJAM and many other WRDSB schools have also lowered our flags to half mast this week to honour the lives lost the past weekend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends who were impacted by this tragic event.

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Class of 2016 Commencement Ceremony

Posted June 14, 2016

Grad-Shirt-Pacific-CoastSJAM COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 2016

Wednesday, June 29th – 7:00pm
Centre in the Square, Kitchener

Extra tickets for guests now available in the SJAM main office ($8 each)

Grads – please arrive no later than 6:15pm for marshalling. Use Ellen Street entrance by the studio.

PARENTS – we will be selling grad flower bouquets and Class of 2016 tshirts at the event! Bring $$$ to surprise your Highlander grad at the ceremony!

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Semester 2 Double Days & Final Exams

Posted June 12, 2016

exam_schedule_bannerClick the graphic above to view/download the semester 2 June exam schedule.  If you have a conflict or questions regarding the schedule, please contact your VP or guidance counsellor ASAP!

CLICK HERE to view/download the June double days (June 20th and 21st).

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Deadline for New Credit Summer School Registration

Posted June 6, 2016

Any students hoping to sign up for new credit summer school courses must have forms submitted to the SJAM Guidance office by no later than this Wednesday, June 8th.  Courses may be full or cancelled after this date depending on enrolment.  Registration forms are available in guidance.  Please pick one up ASAP!

New grade 9 and 10 courses will run at Bluevale Collegiate.  Grade 11 and 12 courses are offered at SJAM.  All new credit courses run full day from July 4th to 27th.

NOTE – remake credit registrations for unsuccessful courses will continue until the end of the semester.  All remake credits will run at Cameron Heights (1/2 day per course from July 4th to 27th).

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