| High School Information Night | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/280 | High School Information Night | <p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-5"></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:medium;line-height:inherit;font-family:"times new roman";vertical-align:baseline;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-5">High school information nights for Grade 8 students coming to a school near you! Is your child starting Grade 9 next year? High school information nights happen this fall and winter. This event gives an overview of what’s new, what to expect, as well as a chance to check out the school and ask questions. Attend our local high school information night to find out what’s offered: Collingwood Collegiate - 6 Cameron Street -</span> <span style="color:#000000;font-family:calibri, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">Wednesday Jan. 8th @ 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm</span></span><br></p> | | | |
| Cell Phone and Mobile device use in Secondary Schools | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/277 | Cell Phone and Mobile device use in Secondary Schools | <p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">To help ensure students can focus on learning without distraction, the Ministry of Education has updated the Provincial Code of Conduct to address the use of cellphones and other personal mobile devices during instructional time, unless they are required:</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;"></p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">· for health and medical purposes,</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">· to support special education needs, or</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">· for educational purposes, as directed by an educator.</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;"></p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;"><strong>This new requirement will come into effect provincially on Nov. 4, 2019.</strong></p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;"></p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">The SCDSB will make the necessary revisions to our code of conduct and procedures to align with the Ministry update. This direction from the Ministry of Education aligns well with the procedures that our schools have had in place for many years. We encourage the use of board-provided and personal technology to support student learning. This reality is governed by the need to support our students with special needs, for students’ health or medical purposes and in learning settings where the use of technology is directed by an educator.</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;"></p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">The following resources from the Ministry of Education provide information and guidance to parents, guardians, educators and students about the new requirement: · Parents’ Guide to the Provincial Code of Conduct (updated) · Cellphones and Other Personal Mobile Devices in Schools – Questions and Answers for Parents and Guardians (new)</p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;"></p><p style="color:#000000;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:medium;">We thank our parents/guardians for reviewing this information with your children.<br></p><p><br></p> | | | |
| Nov 13 School Council Event: Navigating High School & Post-Secondary Pathways | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/276 | Nov 13 School Council Event: Navigating High School & Post-Secondary Pathways | <p>6-7:30 pm in the Old Gym<br></p><p>Free Interactive Workshop<br></p><p>Learn about: </p><p>- Using MyBluePrint: a planning tool your child will use to select courses and plan their career<br></p><p>- Making My Pathways: Summer/Night School, Victory Lap, Co-op, SHSM<br></p><p>- How to Successfully Appy to Universities, Colleges, Trade School & the World of Work<br></p><p>- Scholarships: How to Apply<br></p><p>Please register by emailing: councilchaircci@scdsb.on.ca<br></p><p>Walk-ins Welcome!<br></p> | | | |
| Your Mental Health Matters - please reach out if you need help | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/176 | Your Mental Health Matters - please reach out if you need help | <p>There is a lot of help available to support your wellness at CCI!</p><p> If you are struggling with a mental health issue like depression, anxiety, family or friend struggles.. we are here to help. Please reach out to any adult in the building. If that's a difficult thing to do, speak to a friend who can go with you to talk with a teacher, counselor, or administrator. We have all kinds of expertise at CCI from community agencies who are regularly in the guidance department to talk with students about addiction, depression, sadness, thoughts of suicide, and many other situations. Being a teenager can be amazing but also very challenging with the ups and downs of everyday life and school. If you find yourself feeling alone, sad, or overwhelmed, please take that first step and reach out. We will be there to help. </p><p>CMHA Crisis Line: 705-728-5044</p><p>Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868</p> | | | |
| SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres closed to students Wednesday, Dec. 11 | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/116 | SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres closed to students Wednesday, Dec. 11 | <p><br></p><p>On Dec. 6, the provincial branch of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) announced their intent to proceed with rotating one-day walkouts in a number of school boards across Ontario, with the first occurring on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has been identified as one of the boards affected. In the SCDSB, OSSTF represents permanent and occasional secondary teachers and continuing education instructors.</p><p>Members of the provincial branch of OSSTF are moving forward with rotating one-day strikes today in a number of school boards across Ontario, including the SCDSB.</p><p><strong>All SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres are closed to students today, Wednesday, Dec. 11, as there is not sufficient supervision to ensure student safety. All Grade 7 and 8 students at Elmvale District High School and Stayner Collegiate Institute will still report to school for classes as usual.</strong></p><p>All secondary out-of-school activities will also be cancelled on Dec. 11.</p><p><strong>Please note that all SCDSB elementary schools will remain open to students.</strong></p><p>For ongoing updates, visit the <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/about/labour_updates">labour updates page on the SCDSB website</a>, or follow us on social media (Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SCDSB_Schools">@SCDSB_Schools</a> or Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SCDSB">www.facebook.com/SCDSB</a>).</p><p>Thank you for your understanding.<br></p> | | | |
| Days of Awareness and Recognition taking place in December | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/287 | Days of Awareness and Recognition taking place in December | <p>Throughout the year, there are many awareness days that focus on different causes and recognition. The Simcoe County District School Board has developed a list of these days as a guide for schools. Schools may participate in recognizing some or all of these days in various ways. This list is not exhaustive. Following are the days of awareness and recognition that the SCDSB will recognize during the month of December:</p><p> </p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">Dec. 6</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women<br></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p> | | | |
| SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres closed Wednesday, Dec. 4 | http://cci.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/115 | SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres closed Wednesday, Dec. 4 | <div>On Nov. 28, the provincial branch of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced their intent to proceed with a full legal one-day walkout across Ontario on Wednesday, Dec. 4. In the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), OSSTF represents permanent and occasional secondary teachers and continuing education instructors.</div><div><br></div><div>Members of the provincial branch of OSSTF are moving forward with a full legal one-day walkout across Ontario today, Wednesday, Dec. 4.<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>All SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres are closed to students today, Wednesday, Dec. 4, as there is not sufficient supervision to ensure student safety. All Grade 7 and 8 students at Elmvale District High School and Stayner Collegiate Institute will still report to school for classes as usual.</strong><br></div><div><br></div><div>All secondary out-of-school activities are cancelled on Dec. 4.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Please note that all SCDSB elementary schools remain open to students.</strong></div><div><br></div><div>For ongoing updates, visit the <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/about/labour_updates">labour updates page on the SCDSB website</a>, or follow us on social media (Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SCDSB_Schools">@SCDSB_Schools</a> or Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SCDSB">www.facebook.com/SCDSB</a>).<br></div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for your understanding.<br></div> | | | |