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

 

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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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WRDSB Secondary School Exam Schedule not affected by Grand River Transit Strike

Posted January 23, 2020

We appreciate the efforts that students, and families, are making to attend school in spite of the recent Grand River Transit strike. We encourage students and their families to continue these efforts during exams. In the event that a student cannot attend an exam due to the Grand River Transit strike, please contact the school.

Planning for Grand River Transit Strike – Information for Students

Posted January 20, 2020

The Region of Waterloo is advising that labour action may cause disruption to local Grand River Transit, Bus Plus and MobilityPLUS operators starting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, if an agreement is not reached today. This strike action is not linked to the negotiations between the Ministry of Education and education sector workers. However, it […]

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