News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Semester 2 Final Evaluations – June 21 – June 26
Below is the schedule for the Evaluations. Please try to book appointments for students outside of the Evaluation times.
All students will complete some sort of assessment each day (minimum of one hour). The assessments may include a written exam, an activity, an interview/conference or presentation.
Evaluation Dates:
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Wednesday, June 21 – Day 1 – Period 1 Evaluation (starts @ 9:05am)
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Thursday, June 22 – Day 2 – Period 2 Evaluation (starts @ 9:05am)
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Friday, June 23 – Day 3 – Period 3 Evaluation (starts @ 9:05am)
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Monday, June 26– Day 4 – Period 4 Evaluation (starts @ 9:05am)
NOTE:
Tuesday, June 27– Day 5 – (Evaluations are VP Approved Only for student illness makeups)
Wednesday, June 28 to Friday, June 30 – PA Days
School Bus Schedule:
School buses will run at the normal pickup and drop off times and do not arrive earlier during the final evaluation week.
Locker Clean-out
Students will have an opportunity to clean out their lockers and remove their locks in the last 15 minutes of period 4 on Tuesday, June 20 (unless they are engaged in a culminating activity/evaluation for their course).
If lockers still need to be cleaned out, students may do so AFTER evaluations (11:45 AM) on June 21, 22 or 23. Any lockers that are not cleaned out by Friday, June 23 will have the locks cut off and contents cleared.
Commencement Update
We have some exciting news for you! The details for our graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 27th have been finalized. A series of smaller graduation ceremonies in E.L. Fox auditorium will take place throughout that day. Graduates can sign up for your preferred ceremony time through Eventbrite. Tickets will be available on this site starting on Friday May 12, at 12:00PM. We will also send out this link on the Grade 12 Google Classroom, the John F. Ross website and our school’s Instagram page. We suggest you sign up early because we don’t all fit in EL Fox and each ceremony is limited to 175 graduates and their three guests. The deadline to sign up is Friday June 23 (first come, first served). We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!
Click here to see a copy of the information sent out to our graduates. Please contact Maddy Davis ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Grade 8 Registration Information
Hello prospective grade 8 students, parents, and guardians!
If you are planning on registering at Ross from one of our feeder schools:
- Guidance staff will be visiting all grade 8 feeder schools in the month of January to help plan your course selection
- Course selection is completed on MyBluePrint, an online program accessed on the UgCloud You can find what courses are available on our Grade 9 course option sheet
- The following information will be shared directly with us from your elementary school:
- Address
- Recent achievement and report cards
- Copy of Custody order or guardianship papers, if applicable
- If Special Ed. identified, copy of I.E.P.
- Any Life-Threatening health concerns
If you are planning on registering at Ross from outside of our catchment area, but from within the Upper Grand District School Board:
- Please fill out the Out-of-Area application and submit it to your home school Principal. You can find your home school here
- Once you have approval to attend Ross, you will need to complete our registration form
- Please refer to our Grade 9 course option sheet to select your classes
- The following information will be shared directly with us from your elementary school:
- Address
- Recent achievement and report cards
- Copy of Custody order or guardianship papers, if applicable
- If Special Ed. identified, copy of I.E.P.
- Any Life-Threatening health concerns
If you live in our catchment area and are planning on registering at Ross from another school board:
- Please complete our registration form and call our school office to make a registration appointment: 519-822-7090
- Refer to our Updated Grade 9 Registration Checklist and bring required documents to your appointment
- Please use our Grade 9 course option sheet to select your classes
If you are planning on registering at Ross but live outside of the Upper Grand District School Board:
- Please Fill out an Out-of-District application and submit it to your home school Principal
- Once you have this approved and signed, please attach to a completed registration form and call our school office to make a registration appointment: 519-822-7090
- Refer to our Updated Grade 9 Registration Checklist and bring required documents to your appointment
- Please use our Grade 9 course option sheet to select your classes
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Survey
WELLINGTON-DUFFERIN-GUELPH PUBLIC HEALTH HAS LAUNCHED THE 2023 CANNABIS SURVEY!
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is encouraging the community to take part in a survey about cannabis knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, and the impacts of cannabis use. The answers to …
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Information: Air quality due to forest fires
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist throughout the week. We are monitoring the situation closely and are providing Environment Canada guidance to all schools.
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Special Air Quality Statement
Dear parents/guardians,
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality …
Celebrating Pride: Message from the Chair and Director of the UGDSB
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board and our schools across the region are kicking off Pride Month. During the month of June and throughout the year, the UGDSB supports 2SLGBTQIA+ staff, students and their families by celebrating the joy of identity and centering 2SLGBTQIA+ histories, contributions and excellence. We are committed to this work and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in all of our schools, offices and school communities.
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Apprenticeships and skilled trades Information
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
We are excited to invite you to a special parent/caregiver session on apprenticeships and skilled trades, hosted by Jon Callegher, a renowned expert in the field. This session aims to provide valuable information and insights into the world of apprenticeships …
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UGDSB Long Term Accommodation Plan
At the May 9, 2023, Board meeting, Trustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Draft Report”.
The LTAP is a planning document that discusses school facilities, population projections, and enrolment projections. The LTAP is used to help guide Capital …
John F. Ross Class of 76 & 77 Reunion
Saturday, August 12th, 10 am - 4 pmGuelph Lake ConservationIsland PavilionBurgers, roasted vegetables, Salads, dessert and beverage and catching-up with old friends and teachers.$40– individual ticket$80- CouplesFor information, please contact: Eric Repaci [email protected]
UGDSB seeking public input on board policies
The Upper Grand District School Board has released the following policies for public consultation, and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until May 25, 2023. You are invited to review the policy drafts and submit online feedback at www.ugdsb.ca/board/policy. The deadline for public input is May 25, 2023 at 4 pm EST. Persons without internet access may call 519-822-4420 (or toll-free 1-800-321-4025) ext. 544 to request a printed copy of the draft documents.
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Student Support Fund
“JF Ross now has a Student Support Fund to ensure that all of our students are able to better navigate and get involved in the various aspects of High School Student life.
Visit SchoolCash for more details on how you …
UPDATED: Information for families regarding reported online threats to Guelph school communities
March 30, 2023
We would like to provide you with an update regarding the general online threats that were reported last night. Guelph Police began investigating this immediately.
On Thursday morning, …
Information for families regarding reported online threats to Guelph school communities
March 29, 2023
We wanted to provide you with information regarding general online threats being made against schools Wednesday night. These reported threats follow similar threats made online to various schools in the GTA …