Course Selection Information 2016-2017

Posted February 8, 2016

Time to start planning and choosing your courses for next year!  MyWay is NOW OPEN! You can find instructions and resources for course selections on the SJAM Guidance Page.  If you need help picking your courses following the assemblies, please make an appointment to see your counsellor HERE (online bookings).  Click on the graphic below […]

Grade 10 Night at University of Waterloo

Posted January 28, 2016

Grade10-FamilyNight_UofWStudents and their parents are invited to learn about the university admissions process during the University of Waterloo’s Grade 10 Family Night on Thursday, February 18th.

Who should attend?
Families and Grade 10 students who are thinking about attending any of Ontario’s universities. A live webcast will also be available. What will students learn?

  • Finding the right fit at university
  • What they can do now to prepare
  • Financing their education

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Addition of PA Day for 2015-16 School Year

Posted January 26, 2016

As a result of recent labour agreements, an additional Professional Activity Day (PA Day) has been added to the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar for both elementary and secondary students. Trustees approved Friday, February 26, 2016 as the additional PA Day, at the January Board Meeting. School administrators are presently reviewing school activities planned for February […]

January 18: Rentals & Committee of the Whole meeting CANCELLED

Posted January 18, 2016

Due to the current and anticipated road conditions, and based on the latest credible weather information, all rentals (6:00 p.m. onwards) and this evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting have been CANCELLED.

Severe Weather During Exams

Posted January 18, 2016

As we’re nearing our semester 1 exams, it’s important to be aware of the WRDSB policy regarding severe weather. Please note:

  • If any WRDSB buses are cancelled or secondary schools are closed in ANY geographic areas of the Waterloo Region (Kitchener, Waterloo, Baden, Elmira, Cambridge), the exam schedule in ALL secondary schools will be postponed.
  • The February 3 PA Day will not be moved if a Severe Weather event occurs leading up to this date (moving the PA Day has significant impacts system wide).
  • If a Severe Weather event occurs, all exams will be ‘shifted’ one day (i.e. the exam schedule for February 2 would be shifted to February 4).
  • Make sure to check local news outlets and/or the SJAM Twitter (@SJAMHighlanders) for severe weather updates.
  • Weather-related bus updates can also be found at www.stswr.ca (Student Transportation Services).

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January 18: Bus Cancellation in Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot & North Dumfries

Posted January 18, 2016

Due to current weather conditions,  all school buses, taxis, and special education routes in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships are CANCELLED. All schools are OPEN. Extended Day programs are operating, and the Education Centre is open.

Become Familiar with our Severe Weather Procedure

Posted January 13, 2016

As the cold weather arrives, it’s important for everyone to be familiar with our Severe Weather Conditions procedure. There are some changes to the procedure for the 2015-16 school year: Frigid Temperatures: Schools will NOT automatically be closed when temperatures reach -35C or colder with wind-chill. While buses will not operate, the decision to close schools […]

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