SchoolDay and/or MyBlueprint – Possible Course Errors

Posted August 27, 2024

Students who are checking either SchoolDay or MyBlueprint for updated course information for the coming school year, please be aware that there could be some errors with what is displayed due to timing of data transfers.  We are aware of some instances of repeated courses, etc. appearing.  Additionally, MyBlueprint may not reflect student-made changes entered following course selections back in February/March 2024.

You will receive an accurate printed copy of your 2024-2025 schedule in your first period class on Wednesday, Sept. 4th.  Please note – guidance and the main office are not able to provide printed or electronic copies of timetables ahead of opening day.

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Student Course Change Requests

Posted August 26, 2024

Students requiring a change to your courses for the coming school year, please review details below (also posted to your “Class of” Google Classroom).

  • Printed course change request forms will be available outside the guidance office as of Wednesday, Sept. 4th.
  • No early change requests are possible due to new student registrations and final timetable processing before startup.
  • Make sure you use the correct change form for your grade (colour-coded) as there are different submission dates per grade – see below (instructions will be posted outside guidance offices).
    • Grade 12 Students – change requests open Thursday, Sept. 5th
    • Grade 11 Students – change requests open Friday, Sept. 6th
    • Grade 9/10 Students – change requests open Monday, Sept. 9th

FINAL CHANGE REQUEST DEADLINE (ALL STUDENTS) – Tuesday, Sept. 10th (11:30am)

  • Make sure forms are completed in full and signed by a parent/caregiver before returning to guidance (use drop basket on Ms. Cressman’s desk in guidance office).
  • Please review the posted “FULL/CLOSED COURSES” list (posted outside guidance or in Google Classroom) as these courses are not available for change requests at this time.
  • Students should avoid “reach ahead” course changes requests (such as a grade 11 student requesting grade 12 courses) as these are likely not possible due to full classes and priority placement of at-grade-level students.
  • Email requests for course changes will not be processed as forms/signatures are required for ALL changes.
  • Guidance counsellors will notify students VIA EMAIL of the status of change requests (or call down students to guidance as required to discuss requests).  Forms will be processed in the order received, but many change requests may take time to work through – please be patient.
  • NOTE – guidance calendars are not open for students to book course change appointments during startup.
  • Students are required to continue attending all current scheduled classes until any course changes have been confirmed, as some changes may not be possible due to full classes or schedule conflicts.

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School Pick-up and Drop-off Information

Posted August 23, 2024

With the start of the new school year, we’d like to remind our students and families about our parking and drop-off/pick-up areas.  To ensure the safety of everyone before and after school, please review detailed information posted here.

A few key highlights to note:

  • Walking, biking and drop off in the neighbouring streets is recommended over options involving driving to and parking at the site due to high traffic volume, congestion and safety.
  • The bus lanes and front entrance circle (650 Laurelwood entrance) and rear entrance (Creekside Drive entrance) are dedicated to buses only and are closed to student and parent community traffic from 7:55 – 8:40 am in the morning and 2:00 – 2:45 pm in the afternoon.
  • Drop off and pickup along Laurelwood Drive and Erbsville road are not safe locations to use.
  • Drivers may use the rear lower lot circle off Creekside Drive (see map below), available lower-lot spots or designated neighbouring streets for pick-up and drop-off.
  • The middle and upper lots/parking spots are reserved for staff vehicles only (as per signage posted).
  • There is no student parking, drop-off or pick-up in the upper or middle lots.

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Opening Day Schedule, Report Cards and Timetables

Posted August 23, 2024

FINAL 2024 REPORT CARD PICK-UP

Any students who did not pick up their final report cards in June may do so the week of Monday, Aug. 26th to Thursday, Aug. 29th from 8am to 3pm in the LHSS main office.  Please enter the school using the front doors.  Other areas of the school are not accessible at this time.

OPENING DAY SCHEDULE – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH

LHSS is running our regular 4 block schedule on opening day and all students are expected to attend.  Please see details below:

NOTE – 2024-2025 timetables will be handed out during Period A homeroom on Wednesday.  Early timetable pickup will not be possible as LHSS guidance and the main office are still processing some revisions to schedules prior to opening day.  

Homeroom lists will be posted in the main lobby (all students) and caf (grade 9s) prior to the start of classes on Wednesday morning. 

  • Period A – 8:20-9:35
  • Period B – 9:40-10:55
  • LUNCH – 10:55-11:55
  • Period C – 11:55-1:10
  • Period D – 1:15-2:30

Grade 9 welcome activities are running during period A and B blocks:

  • 8:20-9:00 – grade 9 welcome assembly (cafeteria)
  • 9:00-9:35 – grade 9 homeroom orientation/student leader icebreakers
  • 9:40-10:55 – Chromebook distribution by period B teachers & school tours with student leaders
  • 10:55-11:55 – outdoor games & freezies for grade 9s (back tarmac and main field)

Enjoy your last week of summer holidays and we’ll see you on Wednesday, September 4th!

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Welcome Back Information – 2024-2025 School Year

Posted August 23, 2024

On behalf of the staff of LHSS, we welcome everyone to the 2024-2025 school year. We are anticipating an exciting school year for everyone. As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information to help you navigate the upcoming school year. Some information requires a response and other information […]

Back to School Update – September 2024

Posted August 23, 2024

We’re a little over 1 week away from the start of the 2024-2025 school year and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our returning and new Hurricanes!  Make sure to monitor this website for some important details regarding the opening day/week schedule, new timetables, course updates and more that will be shared in the coming days.

To help students get connected, please make sure you’ve joined the appropriate “CLASS OF” Google classroom to receive regular school news and updates.  Students who are new to the WRDSB for this fall – please note your school Google account/email will not be active until after your first day of attendance in September.  School staff will invite our new students to join your correct Google classroom.  While you’re waiting to access your WRDSB account, we will share any helpful information on the LHSS website so you don’t miss out on announcements, etc.

LHSS “CLASS OF” GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODES:

  • Class of 2025 (current grade 12/5th year students) – bcmc76x
  • Class of 2026 (current grade 11 students) – pqrkksy
  • Class of 2027 (current grade 10 students) – wgkngtq
  • Class of 2028 (new grade 9 students) – pn6hvdi

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Tuesday, September 3 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted August 20, 2024

Tuesday, September 3, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

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