News & Announcements
Important information for the summer months
For helpful information over the summer months, please use the links below:
Run to be a school board trustee!
Guelph, ON – As the next municipal elections approach on October 24, 2022, the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking nominations for school board trustees for the 2022-2023 school year.
School Board Trustees have a big impact on shaping the education system for Upper Grand students. The UGDSB is looking for individuals who can ‘re-engage, re-fresh, and re-imagine’ the best education system for the students in our community. (more…)
Save the Date – Gr 9 Orientation Aug 31st – Arrive @ 8:45
Welcome Spartans! You are invited to attend… GRADE 9 ORIENTATIONWHEN: Wednesday, August 31st Arrive at 8:45 am Orientation: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
WHERE: Centennial CVI – Main gym WHO: All grade 9 students & an amazing group of student leaders! WHAT: High energy assembly, the opportunity to make new friends, & the chance to get to know our school! Lunch is provided. If you wish to purchase a Spartan Spirit T-shirt, they will be on sale at lunch for $15. Travel light (no backpacks) and dress comfortably. BRING YOUR SPARTAN SPIRIT! |
SEPTEMBER BUSING INFORMATION
If you are new to the area please ensure your child is registered at their school as Student Transportation will not be accepting new student information over the phone for security reasons.
Starting the last 2 weeks of August, you can obtain your registered child’s September busing information by creating a new account through the Parent Portal. If you already have a Parent Portal subscription from previous years, you will be able to access your child’s September busing information during the last 2 weeks of August through your Parent Portal Subscription.
More info: Click Here
Period Schedule for 2022-2023
School Starts on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 |
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Homeform
Period 1 |
9:10 – 9:20
9:20 – 10:35 |
Period 2 | 10:40 – 11:55 |
LUNCH | 11:55 – 12:55 |
Period 3 | 12:55 – 2:10 |
Period 4 | 2:15 – 3:30 |
Secondary Schools: Online Learning Graduation Requirement & Opt-Out Form
Beginning with the cohort of students who entered Grade 9 in the 2020-21 school year, all students in Ontario must earn a minimum of two online learning credits as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma unless they have been opted out. In response, the UGDSB is offering an increased number of UGDSB lead eLearning courses.
Click here to download the Online Learning Graduation Requirement Opt-Out Form
Graduates of 2022
Graduates: Your UGCloud files will no longer be accessible to you after July 4th, 2022. Be sure to transfer or download all information currently stored on UGCloud that you wish to keep. General instructions can be found here.
Homestay for International Students
The Upper Grand District School Board will again welcome International Students for the 2022 – 2023 school year. If you would be interested in being a homestay family for an international student, please contact us at 519-941-6191 ext 225.
Semester 2 – Final Reports
Parents and guardians will need to create an account with the Upper Grand before they can download their child’s report card. To create a Parent Portal account, click on the link for CCVI: https://connect.edsembli.com/on/ugdsb/ccvi/portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?logintype=P
Parents/guardians can create their account provided they have an email on record with the school. Once your account is activated, you will see each of your children listed. Elementary report cards will be available for downloading between June 21 and July 8. Secondary report cards will be available for downloading between July 8 and July 18.
Please visit our support page for instructions https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/report-cards-parent-portal
Crossride & Bike Signals being installed near Centennial CVI
Attention students, parents, and staff of Centennial CVI. The City of Guelph is installing crossride & bike signals at Vanier Drive & College Avenue in July. This will allow bikers to travel safely across this intersection, to cross the road without dismounting. Please keep a lookout for the crossride and bike signals when returning to school in September.
Immunization Reporting to Public Health
- Online: The Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) tool available at immunizewdg.ca allows you to report and view your child’s immunization record.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1-800-265-7293 ext. 4396
- Mail: Vaccine Records, 160 Chancellors Way, Guelph, ON N1G 0E1
Immunization Info: http://www.wdgpublichealth.ca/ISPA
Lockers
Spartans: Lockers must be cleaned out and contents/locks removed by June 21st at noon.
Evaluation & PA Days
June 28th -29th – PD Days
Daily self-reported COVID cases at our school
Self-Reported Cases
- Date updated: June 17, 2022
- Number of cases that were self-reported to the school on this date: 16
Summer School 2022
The Upper Grand District School Board offers an extensive selection of summer learning opportunities for students. There are several summer school program options:
- Summer School Credits (18 days)
- Secondary Upgrading Credits (9 days)
- Grade 8 Reach-Ahead Credits
- Summer School Dual Credits (8 days)
- Summer School Co-op Programs
- Elearning Summer School Credits (18 days)
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Literacy and/or Numeracy Support for Grade 6, 7 & 8 Students
* *Please note: students may only register for one summer school program.
Contact: Wellington Centre for Continuing Education – 519-836-7280
Long Term Accommodation Plan
The 2022 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on May 24, 2022. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor the relevance of the Board’s work plan priorities. The LTAP review report also provides the status of the 5-year work plan priorities identified for 2018-2022. Please visit www.ugdsb.ca/ltap to see a copy of this report as well as previous reports under the List of Documents heading.
Student Survey: UGDSB Multi-Year Plan
The Upper Grand District School Board has a survey on their website asking students for input on the boards’ priorities for the next 4 years. This is an opportunity for you to let the board know what is important to students. The survey is anonymous and takes about 5-10 min to complete. Deadline to do the survey is June 6th at noon. The survey can be found at www.ugdsb.ca/myp
Driver’s Education Course
Sign up in Main Office – Pick up form or complete this application. Driver Education Course Application May 2022
Mental Health and Education Week: Moving forward together – learning, wellness and connection
UGDSB launches ‘We Are’ initiative
Donate to our Spartan Student Daily Food Nutrition Program
Help Kids Live Free From Hunger!
We are asking that you please DONATE using this link: https://ugdsb.schoolcashonline.com/
Your donation will be directed to our Spartan Student Daily Food Nutrition Program (CCVI Dine Before 9).
Semester II- Information & Forms
Daily Covid Screening: Students must Screen Daily before coming to school. Here is the link to the most recent WDGPH screening tool: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/
Sem II Calendar: https://www.ugdsb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/UGDSB-Secondary-School-Calendar-for-Semester-2-2021_2022-Public-Version-1.pdf
Sem II – PERIOD SCHEDULE |
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Homeform Period 1 |
9:10 – 9:20 9:20 – 10:35 |
Period 2 |
10:40 – 11:55 |
LUNCH |
11:55 – 12:55 |
Period 3 |
12:55 – 2:10 |
Period 4 |
2:15 – 3:30 |
Employment Readiness Program for Students with ASD and other Disabilities
Interested in getting a job? Thinking about the future after high school? The EmploymentWorks program may be for you! EmploymentWorks offers training for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities who want to practice and develop the essential skills necessary to get and keep a job. This program involves structured learning sessions, as well as virtual experiential learning, through various online platforms. The program is …
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Spartans with Life Threatening Allergies &/or Medical Conditions.
Students must have their medical devices with them at all times including on field & sports trips. Read the UGDSB Policy/Forms, complete appropriate emergency forms & return to CCVI. ugdsb.ca/board/policy/p
Addressing anti-Asian racism, resources to support educators
This month, the Upper Grand District School Board’s Equity Team shared with staff a resource on addressing anti-Asian racism. We all have a role to play in learning, unlearning and working to dismantle racism and oppression in our communities.
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