News & Announcements
Last Day of Classes Schedule June 19th
| Last Day of Classes Schedule |
| Period 1 9:05 - 9:50 |
| Period 2 9:55 - 10:40 |
| Period 3 10:45 - 11:30 |
| Period 4 11:35 - 12:20 |
| Lunch 12:20 - 1:00 |
John F Ross 2018 Commencement Details
John F. Ross Commencement, June 28th 2018
Commencement for the graduating class of 2018, will be held on Thursday, June 28th at 7:00pm at the Sleeman Centre (50 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3T9) in downtown Guelph.
In order to participate in the ceremony students must have completed their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. This includes the completion of all …
Staff Presentation of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report
The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) will be presented at the Business Operations Committee meeting on June 12, 2018. 
The meeting starts at 7 pm in the boardroom at the Guelph Board Office, 500 Victoria Road N, Guelph.
The final report has considered the feedback received during the second phase of public engagement conducted throughout May. The LTAP Final …
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Voting Outcome for Student Vote, Guelph Riding and Ontario Election 2018
| Student Vote- 1162 votes | Guelph Riding Results- 64,576 votes | ||
| Juanita Burnett Communist Party | 85 | Juanita Burnett Communist Party | 109 |
| Sly Castaldi Liberal Party | 199 | Sly Castaldi Liberal Party | 6,537 |
| Ray Ferraro Progressive Conservative | 131 | Ray Ferraro Progressive Conservative | 14,084 |
| Agnieszka Mlynarz NDP | 171 | Agnieszka Mlynarz NDP | 13,928 |
| Thomas Mooney Ontario Party | 62 | Thomas Mooney Ontario Party | 181 |
| Michael Riehl Libertarian | 41 | Michael Riehl Libertarian | 297 |
| Mike Schreiner Green Party | 413 | Mike Schreiner Green Party | 29,082 |
| Paul Taylor NATO | 60 | Paul Taylor NATO | 358 |
Seats by Party: Ontario Election 2018 58% voter turnout
| Party | Seat | Popular Vote |
| PC | 74 | 40.32% |
| NDP | 40 | 33.72% |
| Liberal | 7 | 19.49% |
| Green | 1 | 4.69% |
| Other | 0 | 1.77% |
Information regarding Activity Fee
John F. Ross provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities through Student Council, Arts Council and Athletic Council. Our annual student activity fee supports these activities and will remain at $35.00 for the school year 2018-2019 for students wishing to participate in these activities. Any Royals for whom the fee creates a financial burden should approach their Staff Supervisor or Administration for support.*Families with 3 or more Royals will …
Opportunities to Host International Students
Are you and your family interested in hosting an International Student for the next 2018-2019 school year? If so, Red Leaf Student Program is looking for you! Please contact the link below for more information https://goo.gl/forms/Jvuv29SZ0VWvfPrm2
Flying the Flag Proudly for the Month of June!!
During the entire month of June we will be proudly flying the rainbow flag at the front of our school as a symbol of our commitment to creating and upholding an inclusive, safe space for all students, families and community members. We believe in the principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and it’s …
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Mid Term Report Cards Distributed Monday, April 23
Mid term report card distribution will be postponed by 1 day due to the inclement weather school closure this past Monday, April 16. Mid term report cards will be distributed on MONDAY, 23 APRIL.
Long Term Accommodation Plan Final Report (Draft) – Public Meetings
The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) is going to be presented at 5 regional public meetings throughout the month of May.
The draft report includes a list of proposed short (1-5 yrs.) and long (6-10 yrs.) accommodation priorities. The report does not include any recommended changes to school programs or boundaries.
We invite you to attend any of the following …
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CHSS School Council Event: Understanding Drugs in the Community; Fentanyl, other opiates and emerging concerns
Drugs in the community affect us all and the College Heights S.S. School Council is hoping to raise awareness by hosting an event for parents, guardians and other community members to learn about and discuss emerging concerns surrounding opiates in our community.
The event will take place on April 12th, from 7-8pm. Our keynote speakers will be Detective Stuart Robertson from the Guelph Police Service and Moria Barber, who will …
Release of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft)
Board staff is presenting the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) and Phase 2 Public Engagement Plan at the Board’s Business Operations Committee meeting on April 10, 2018. The meeting will be held at the Guelph Board Office located at 500 Victoria Rd N, Guelph starting at 7:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
The draft report includes a list of proposed …
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Information from Public Health
Free dental care for children age 17 and under
If you can’t afford dental care, Public Health has free services for your children. At our dental clinics, we help children prevent cavities and disease. We also make sure that children with cavities and other urgent problems get the treatment they need.
For more information about our dental services, call our Dental Line at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 2661 or visit www.wdgpublichealth.ca
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John F. Ross Supports Children Living With and Beyond Cancer in Ontario
John F. Ross is proud to support children living with and beyond cancer in Ontario. Please visit the following link for information on the Inside Ride: April 9, 2018. https://insideride-ontario-academic.greatfeats.com/event/jf-ross
Literacy Test – Tuesday, April 10, 2018
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) will be written by all Grade 10 students and re-writers on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 during the morning. Students must score 75% on the test in order to be considered successful, and in order to earn a high school diploma. There will be a special timetable for the day for Grades 9 and 10 students. Grades 11 and 12 students will not …
New Bike Racks at JFR
New bike racks have been installed at our school! They are located on the east side of the school, next to the main parking lot. Bikes can be loaded onto the rack by rolling the front wheel of the bike between the two bars on the ground. The bike frame can then be rested on one of the rings along the rack. A cable or u-lock is needed to …
