OSSLT (Lit Test) Schedule – Thursday, Mar. 30th

Posted March 29, 2017

Students writing the OSSLT (Grade 10 Literacy Test) – please make note of the schedule for Thursday, Mar. 3oth:

8:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Literacy Test
11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Lunch
12:40 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Tutorial Session A for Periods 1 and 2
1:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Tutorial Session B for Periods 3 and 4

Classroom lists are now posted in the main lobby. Please check to determine where you will be writing. Come prepared with writing utensils!

NOTE – you are NOT permitted to have any electronic devices on you during the test (smartphones, MP3 players, etc.). These must be left at the front of the classroom before beginning the test.

To view more detailed information about lit test day, CLICK HERE to view the student/parent letter that was sent home last week!

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Board accepts Cambridge Trustee Mitchell resignation

Posted March 27, 2017

Waterloo Region District School Board Trustees accepted the resignation the representative for Cambridge/North Dumfries, Trustee Andrea Mitchell, today. “I would like to thank Trustee Mitchell for her tireless and dedicated service to the students, parents, staff and community members of the Waterloo Region District School Board,” said Chairperson Scott McMillan. “My fellow trustees and I are extremely grateful for her […]

Still time to register for the PIC Parent conference

Posted March 24, 2017

Registration is still open for the sixth annual Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC)  free family event for parents, caregivers and the community. The theme for this year’s parent conference is Empowering Students with Parent Engagement. The conference will start with keynote speakers Royan Lee, a teacher, consultant and blogger and Yumi […]

OSSLT Extra Help Sessions – Room 1602

Posted March 21, 2017

Any students looking for extra help leading up to this year’s OSSLT (lit test) – room 1602 will be open at lunch daily from Friday, Mar. 24th until Wednesday, Mar. 29th.  Staff will be on hand to answer questions, provide advice and give tips on how to best prepare for the test!

International travel update

Posted March 9, 2017

The safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority. This priority extends beyond the classroom when our students travel both within Canada and internationally. It is our responsibility to ensure that every possible precaution is taken to ensure the safety of our students and staff when they travel. Considering the recent events […]

Parents’ Night & Financing Post-Secondary Workshop – Wed. Mar. 29th

Posted March 7, 2017

SEMESTER 2 PARENTS’ NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29th – 5:00-7:30PM

Parents and students are invited to a special information session as part of our semester 2 parents’ night:

FINANCING POST-SECONDARY & THE NEW OSAP
Wednesday, March 29th – 7:00pm
SJAM Auditorium
Featuring Guest Speaker:  Maureen Jones
(Interim University of Waterloo Registrar)

Learn vital information about the real cost of post-secondary while picking up tips on
how to pay for school without getting buried in student debt!

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Legacy Scholarships 2017

Posted March 7, 2017

SJAM and all 16 WRDSB high schools are thrilled to offer our students the opportunity to apply for the Legacy Scholarships for the first time this year! There are a number of general and specific awards, each valued at $5,000. Three awards worth $7,500 are given out to students heading to Bishop’s University in the fall.

To learn more about the Legacy Scholarships, click here or the graphic above to visit their website.

General Scholarship Guidelines:

  • Minimum 70% average in top 6 grade 12 courses
  • Attend post-secondary studies this coming fall
  • Financial need – must qualify for OSAP – use estimator HERE
  • Need transcript or CCS and reference
  • Deadline to apply – April 5th

If you want to be considered for one of these amazing scholarships, please speak with your guidance counsellor ASAP!

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