News & Announcements
Complete the Student Census by October 9
Students/families in Kindergarten to Grade 12 are encouraged to complete the UGDSB Counts Student Census survey by October 9, 2022. The link to complete the census can be found at the bottom of the email sent to parents/guardians (Kindergarten – Grade 8) and students (Grades 9-12+). It is a rectangular blue button that says “Begin Survey.” If you need assistance, please email [email protected]
Learn more about the importance of this census data, how the board is protecting privacy and examples of ways that the board will using the data to direct its resources and supports at www.ugdsb.ca/census.
Help the UGDSB make positive change – Complete the Student Census today!
Everyone counts. Complete the Student Census today!
The “UGDSB Counts Student Census” launches today for all Upper Grand District School Board students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Participation in the Student Census will help the UGDSB make systemic changes that will create more equitable outcomes for all students.
The census is a confidential, voluntary survey for all students (K-12) in the Upper Grand District School Board. The goal of the census is to better …
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2021/2022 Yearbooks have arrived
Last years yearbooks have arrived! Please contact the office to arrange pickup.
Wellness Works: Welcome Back!
The Upper Grand District School Board is continuing with the Wellness Works monthly themes across all grades in the 2022-2023 school year. For September we are once again bringing our collective focus to the theme of: WELCOME, CONNECTION and BELONGING.
Photo Day
Photo Day for all students is Thursday, September 22nd 2022!
School Council 2022/2023
With optimism, and an eye on the future, CHSS is happy to host our first School Council Meeting Oct. 11, 2022 @ 6:30pm
All are welcome to attend, refreshments will be served.
Agenda
Introductions
Review the highlights of our student handbook
SIPA and our direction for the year
Attendance Policy
Meet our team: this month our Spec Ed …
First Day Sheets 2022/2023
The following forms are to be reviewed and contain important information for the school year. Forms that need to be completed and returned have been sent home with students.
Smoke And Vape Free Workplace September Communication.docx
UGDSB Threat Risk Assessment And Suicide Protocol Notification Letter
Routine Use And Disclosure FOI Notice 2022 MAY
Yearly Consent Newsletter Media And Website Reviewed 2022 May
Welcome to College Heights 2022/2023
Click here for information and updates on the 2022/2023 school year ⇒ Welcome To CHSS
Update on Passwords and access
All student network passwords will be reset to their OENs on September 2nd. Teachers (or teacher librarians) may help students set a new password using StudentService, which is available on UGcloud under the menu titled with your login name.
Additionally, secondary students can change their own passwords after logging in with their OEN, navigating to the UGcloud student landing page and clicking on “Change Password” under the menu titled with …
New School and Child Care Screening Tool is available online
The Ministry of Health and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health have provided a new “School and Child Care” screening tool. It is recommended that students/children and visitors continue to self-screen for illness every day before attending school or child care using this updated Screening Tool.
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Timetable access and instructions Semester 1 2022
Semester 1 Timetables
Students will access their timetables through Edsembli Connect using this here.
The User Name is the students first 5 letters of the students last name and the first 3 letters of their “usual” name.
Do not use any spaces, hyphens or special characters.
The password is the student’s 9 …
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Back to School! Information for students and families
It’s back to school season! We are excited to welcome and welcome back all students and families to the Upper Grand. To help make the transition back to school smoother for our students and families, we are sharing a website with information about back to school.
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Register your child for school on August 30
On August 30, 2022 from 1 PM to 4 PM, registration will open online for parents and guardians to register their child to their home elementary school.
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Grade 9 Orientation
Please click here for the full flyer details.
Student Transportation staff are busy planning transportation routes throughout the summer for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents / Guardians will be able to access this info through their parent log ins (Parent Portal) after August 23 2022.
For instructions on how to set up an account to subscribe for bus delays and …
Run to be a school board trustee!
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.
Report Card Access Friday, July 8th 2022
Report Cards will be available Friday July 8th 2022
Please click on the link below to access through ConnectED⇒https://connect.edsembli.com/on/ugdsb/chss/portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?logintype=P
If you do not have an account set up you will be able to do so through this link. Please refer to the following document for account setup details Create Your Parent Portal Account.docx 1 (1)
If you require assistance in accessing your account or require a …
Yearbooks 2021-2022
Yearbooks are available to purchase on Schoolcash Online!
Spring Commencement Update
Commencement will be held at College Heights S.S. in the cafetorium on Monday June 27th.Grads are to meet in the gym at 6:15p.m. so that they can get their gowns and sashes and get organized for the evening. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Please contact the school if anyone in your family has any accessibility needs.
Please come to Guidance with any questions or talk to Mr. Smith
We can’t wait to …
The 2022 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved
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.
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Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 312 Website and Social Media Management
The following board policy currently under review was released for public consultation: 312 – Website and Social Media Management
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UGDSB updates to come regarding provincial COVID-19 announcement
March 9, 2022
On March 9, 2022, Ontario announced changes to COVID-19 requirements effective March 21, including lifting mask mandates in schools. Please note that the Upper Grand DSB continues to have a Board Resolution requiring masks in schools. We will consult with the province and will provide additional information as soon as we can. Thank you.
