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All WRDSB schools to close February 4 in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted January 30, 2020

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in selected boards where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been […]

Course Changes – Sem 2 (Deadline Friday, Feb. 7th at Noon)

Posted January 30, 2020

Students wishing to request a change to sem 2 courses – please pick up a change request form outside guidance (available on Monday, Feb. 3rd). Please ensure forms are complete and signed by a parent/guardian if under 18 years of age. Forms are due in guidance by no later than noon on Friday, Feb. 7th.

Students should not book appointments with counsellors for change requests as forms are required and staff will be busy with registrations and course selections during the first week of semester 2.

NOTE – there are MANY full courses semester 2 (or not offered during current semester). Please check the lists posted outside guidance OR HERE for courses that are NOT available for change requests at this time.

2020-2021 Course Selections

Posted January 29, 2020

It’s almost time to pick courses for next year! SJAM Guidance is running info assemblies for all students in
grades 9 to 11 on Wednesday, Feb. 5th (moved from Feb. 4th).

MyWay opens for online course selections following the assemblies.
More information coming shortly to help you with course planning and selections.

NEW COURSE OFFERINGS FOR 2020-2021:
HHD3OI – Dynamics of Human Relationships/Personal Wellness
HHG4MI – Human Growth & Development
IDP3OI – Innovation Lab 1.0
NDW4MI – Contemporary Indigenous Issues & Perspectives in a Global Context
SNC4MI – Medical Science
TMJ4MI – Manufacturing Technology, U/C Level

Click the link below to visit the SJAM Course Selection Info Page.

MyWay Closes – Thursday, Feb. 20th (4:00pm)
Course Selection Printouts (signed by parent/guardian) – Collected Friday, Feb. 21st

Friday, January 31 is a PD Day for secondary students

Posted January 29, 2020

Friday, January 31 is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Secondary students will not attend school. The focus for the day across all our secondary schools will be reflecting on our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being and School Improvement Planning. Visit our School Information page for a […]

#BellLetsTalk Day – Wednesday, January 29

Posted January 28, 2020

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 29. This is a day to raise awareness and continue the conversation around mental health. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. A big hurdle for anyone living with mental illness is overcoming the stigma and a major reason why […]

Important Information About Coronavirus

Posted January 27, 2020

We would like to update you on the coronavirus that has originated in China and has been receiving significant media attention in recent days. The Ontario Medical Office, and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams, has been in contact with all school boards and advised in a letter that: “Students, parents and school […]

Semester 2 E-Learning Students

Posted January 24, 2020

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for any students who are registered in a WRDSB e-learning course for semester 2. SJAM is running e-learn orientations for students on Thursday, Feb. 6th in the SJAM library.

Sessions will run each period – students may choose which period to attend, but completion of the orientation session is mandatory. Students who miss orientation sessions on Feb. 6th – please contact your VP or guidance counsellor to ensure you can complete the D2L training prior to the start of your e-learn course(s).

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