As I receive questions from parents about school related issues, I've created this webpage to post the answers to recurring questions. You can email me at wilf_gray@kprdsb.ca .
Credit Endangerment Letters being sent Home (Posted Monday May 14th / 12)
Credit Endangerment letters are being sent home over the during the next week. With 6 weeks left before exams, students still have lots of time and opportunities to improve their marks to ensure they succeed in all their courses. Any student with a mark of 55 % or less. in any class, will recieve a letter informing parents that the student is in danger of not acheiving their credit in a particular course.
With lots of time left; students are encouraged to
- talk with their classroom teachers
- write down a plan to complete all assignments and/or catch up on missing work
- arrange for extra help sessions at lunch ( many departments run lunch time help sessions )
- use Homeclub (everyday after school in the library )
- talk to Mr. Gale, Mr. Brasch or Ms. Anderssen if their is an IEP concern
- talk to a Guidance Counsillor or Mr. Pegutter (Student Success Teacher) if they are not sure where to start
Exams start on Thursday June 21st so don't wait; get the extra support now.
Premier Assistive Technology Programs are Free to All KPR Students
(Posted Monday May 14th / 12)
Did you know?
All students and staff of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board community are entitled to download Premier Assistive Technology programs to their home computers at no charge. There are sixteen different software programs that can be downloaded individually or as a package. Many of these programs are already being utilized by students within the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Login: kawartha
Password: pineridge
Once logged in, click on the "Support" button on the navigation bar to see video tutorials on how to use the software.~ If you wish to download, then the "Floating Toolbar" as well as the "Literacy Productivity Pack" is what your child currently uses at school.
Parents Helping Parents : Technology Workshop April 18th (Posted Friday March 23rd / 12)
KPR’s 2nd annual regional workshops, titled Parents Helping Parents: A Taste of 21st Century Learning, will be held Wednesday, April 18. They will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Clarington Central SS, Cobourg DCI East and Thomas A. Stewart SS. The workshops, sponsored by the Parent Involvement Committee, will offer a look at the ways technology is changing the way students learn. Participants also will be able to choose from workshops about anxiety and stress among students, helping teens chart their secondary course pathway, and special education. Child care for children ages four and older and refreshments also will be available at the free event. To register, please email Barbara_Martin@kprdsb.ca or call her at 877-741-4577, ext. 2018.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Thursday March 29th (posted Feb 28th / 12)
All grade 10 students will be writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test on Thursday March 29th. This is a graduation requirement that all students need to complete. If parents have any questions please contact our guidance department or our Literacy POR Mrs. Sadera.
Parent Teacher Interviews - Thursday March 22nd (posted Feb 28th / 12)
Our Parent Teacher Interviews for second semester are taking place on Thursday March 22 starting at 6:00 pm and going until 8:00 pm. Marks should be posted to staff webpages by the end of this week. Teachers will be sending the information home so parents/guardians know which passcode applies to their child(student).
PARTICIPATE IN EARTH HOUR (posted Feb 28th / 12)
Earth Hour is back! The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) invites everyone to join us in recognizing Earth Hour once again, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31. You can participate by turning off your lights, televisions, computers and other equipment for that hour.
If your family does participate in Earth Hour, please let us know by signing up on-line at www.kprschools.ca You will be able to register on our home page after Earth Hour is finished, and before April 4. KPR hopes to beat our previous record of registered participants.
We also hope you will send us stories and photographs of what you did during Earth Hour. There will be a link from our home page at www.kprschools.ca
We welcome this years theme: This Earth Hour, go beyond the hour. WWF, the international organizer of Earth Hour, hopes people will protect our environment year-round. Information is available at www.earthhour.org .
Semester 1 Report Cards Going Home Tuesday Feb 14th (posted Feb 11th/ 12 )
Just a quick reminder that the semester 1 final marks report card will be sent home with students on Tuesday Feb 14th. Students should also have the course seclections for next school year in the computer system this week if they are going to get their first choices in courses. If they are having any issues with course selection they should book an appointment with their Guidance counsellor asap!
What if a “Snow Day” happens during the Exam Schedule (posted Jan 20 / 2012)
Recently, I’ve received a few calls asking about the exam schedule if an exam is cancelled because of a “Snow Day” or inclement weather. Hopefully this will not happen but I do remind students to take home their books and exam reviews for at least 2 exams, just in case. First of all I would remind students and parents to confirm that exams have been moved due to inclement weather
- information about Snow Day will be posted on School or Board Website
- listen to local Radio or news stations to hear any details
- call the school
The exam schedule itself would shift to the next day. For example… if a “snow day” were to happen on Monday Jan 30, the day for the exams for period 2; if then all the remaining exams would shift to the next day and we would use the 5th day…
Current Schedule
Friday Jan 27 Monday Jan 30 Tuesday Jan 31 Wed Feb 1st Thurs Feb 2nd
Period 1 Exam Period 2 Exam Period 3 Exam Period 4 Exam
Adjusted Exam Schedule of Inclement Weather or Snow Day on Monday Jan 30th
Friday Jan 27 Monday Jan 30 Tuesday Jan 31 Wed Feb 1st Thurs Feb 2nd
Period 1 Exam cancelled exam Period 2 Exam Period 3 Exam Period 4 Exam
Adjusted Exam Schedule of Inclement Weather or Snow Day on Tuesday Jan 31th
Friday Jan 27 Monday Jan 30 Tuesday Jan 31 Wed Feb 1st Thurs Feb 2nd
Period 1 Exam Period 2 Exam cancelled exam Period 3 Exam Period 4 Exam
In the event that this situation occurs we would post the new exam schedule on our website.
Examination Information for Students & Parents (posted Jan 8 / 2012)
Happy New Year as we head towards the end of semester 1 here are the details for final exams.
Examinations are scheduled as follows
1st Exam Day: Period One course Friday Jan 27th
2nd Exam Day: Period Two course Monday Jan 30th
3rd Exam Day: Period Three course Tuesday Jan 31st
4th Exam Day: Period Four course Wednesday Feb 1st
5th Exam Day: If needed due to inclement weather Feb 2nd
Please note, if there are weather conditions which require the cancellation of examinations, the scheduled exam will be held on the next day.
Some courses will have final assessments taking place during class time the week prior to exams; Jan 19th to the 26th. These final assessments have the same requirements as an exam.
Other details:
- All examinations commence at 8:30 a.m.
- Textbooks for courses are to be returned the morning of the exam for that course. If they have forgotten their textbook(s) for an exam, students will need to get a note from the main office
- Students must remain in their examination for a minimum period of 1 hour
- Students will not have locker access until 11:00 a.m.
- All coats, backpacks etc. should be placed at the front of the classroom or in any area specified by the classroom teacher
- Students with IEPs should discuss any needs with their teacher prior to exam
- Parents are reminded to phone the main office and leave a message if their son/daughter cannot make their exam during the scheduled. If illness a doctor’s note will be needed.
- Otherwise, students will receive a mark of 0 on their exams for unexplained absences
Any questions or concerns should be directed to administration (phone or email) as soon as possible.
Mid Term Report Cards Monday Nov 21 (posted Nov 8 / 11)
Mid Term Report Cards will be sent home on Monday Nov 21 /11.
Events Happening at CCSS over the Next Two Weeks (posted Oct 25 / 11)
Over the next 2 weeks there are quite a few important events
Jr Academic Awards - Oct 27th at 6:30 pm
Students who achieved high marks and honour roll in their grade 9, 10 and 11 courses last school year. The invitations for this events have already been sent out.
Rick Hansen Assembly - Thursday Nov 3rd
CCSS is the Start of Day point for the cross Canada Relay next Thursday.
Graduation Ceremonies - Friday Nov 4th at 6:30 pm
Welcome back to our graduates and we are looking forward to a wonderful evening of celebration as a school community. Seating is limited to 4 guests. Students should have already recieved their invitations for this event. Anu questions contact the Guidance Department.
Grade 9 BBQ Thursday September 1st (posted Aug 28/11)
Just a reminder to all of our new Grade 9 students and their parents that the Grade 9 BBQ is this Thursday, Sept 1st starting 10:00 am and going until 1:00 pm. For more details, contact the Guidance Department or send me a quick email.
Start of a New School Year ( posted Aug 22 /11)
As the new school year gets ready to start, I thought I would post some the dates so students and parents can get organized....
Aug 26 - Sept 1 - Guidance Office is open for Timetable changes and last minute registrations; phone ahead to book an appointment
Sept 1 - Grade 9 BBQ starts at 10:00 am in the café
Don’t forget to sign up for the Grade 9 Camp
Sept 6 - Start of classes 8:17 am
Sept 8 & 9 - Grade 9 camp
Sept 16 - LAST day for timetable changes
Sept 27 - First School Council Meeting of the Year 7:00 pm in the Library
Textbooks that have not been returned can be brought in to the main office and report cards can still be picked up as well anytime next week prior to school starting.
~Just a Reminder - Cell Phones (Aug 22 /11)
Overall our students have been really great with the cell phone policy and here is just a quick reminder for everyone. We have discussed this during our assemblies today and it is also written in the student agenda planners.
KPR CELL PHONE POLICY
~ Our school follows the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board's policy on use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) - such as cell phones and MP3 players - in schools.~ The policy states PEDs may be used only during regularly scheduled breaks, such as lunch hour, or in areas designated by principals.~ Cell phones and other PEDs must be turned off and stored out of sight in classrooms during instructional time.~ PEDs may never be used in washrooms or change rooms.~ The policy applies to everyone in a school, and it was approved after extensive consultation with students, parents, school councils, teachers, principals, support staff and community members.
Specifically at CCSS - students can use cell phones between classes, during lunch and before or after school.~ If a student has a spare they can use their cell phones in cafe or foyer as long as they do not interrupt any students in classes.~ During class, students are expected to turn off their cell phone and put it away.~ During a lockdown, cell phones are to remain off so that we can communicate quickly and effectively with proper authorities, parents and guardians.
Next School Council Meeting : TUESDAY SEPT 27th (posted Aug 22 /11)
Our next school Council meeting will be held in the Library; starting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday Sept 27th.
Please check out the links available under the About Us section on the left hand side of the page.
Report Card Pick Up ( June 24, 2011 )
This school year’s schedule only has 5 exam days and PD day. This means there is no Assessment or Mark Review day at the end of exams.
Report card pick up will be…
Wednesday July 6 and Thursday July 7 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Main Office.
Summer will be starting at CCSS on Monday July 4th.
After July 7th Report cards can be picked up from the Guidance Office on the following dates…
July 11 - 19 between 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Aug 8 - 16 between 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thank you and have a great summer! Please check this website for any last minute changes over the summer. These dates also apply if your son/daughter needs a transcript to be picked up or sent to another school.
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