Important Attendance Procedures – Students/Parents…please review
Posted September 10, 2019
To Report an Absence: Parents/guardians please phone the Attendance Line 519-658-4910. Press 9 for other options and press Ext. 1 A – K or Ext. 2 L -Z – 24 hours a day if you know your student will be absent on […]
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Info MOECP Water Testing at JHSS
Posted September 5, 2019
Schools in our district follow the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP) laws on drinking water. In 2017, the MOECP amended the process for how we test drinking water fixtures and report lead exceedances. When levels of lead that are higher than provincial standards are detected, we take immediate action to protect our students, […]
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2019-2020 School Year Information Package is now online
Posted August 29, 2019
We’re excited to welcome all our students, from kindergarten to secondary school, back to school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay. Our online parent information package is now updated for the 2019-2020 school year. Please take […]
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Transcript Requests INFO
Posted August 14, 2019
Transcript/Diploma request information https://www.wrdsb.ca/learning/student-transcripts-and-other-education-verification/
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New to Canada? Register your child now for the 2019-20 school year
Posted July 30, 2019
Are you in Canada on a work permit or study permit? Do you have a refugee claimant document? Are you waiting for confirmation of permanent residence or citizenship? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, your child might need a Letter of Admission to register at a Waterloo Region District School Board school. […]
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Lost items @ Lions Field, Soccer and Track Fields are not held at JHSS
Posted June 1, 2019
Please call the City of Cambridge @ 519-623-1340 for items you have lost at the Lions Field off Bechtel Ave. The fields are maintained by the City of Cambridge; Jacob Hespeler SS does not hold lost items from Lions Field.
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Budget & Staffing: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Posted May 21, 2019
In order to communicate our current budget outlook for 2019-2020, we are providing the following Frequently Asked Questions to create an understanding of current timelines, resources, and priorities. As we move forward, we will continue to focus on student and staff well-being, work to minimize the impact of budget shortfalls in the classroom, and will […]
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Information for Parents
Posted May 15, 2019
During the spring months, many groups of senior students, as a means to celebrate graduation, organize events on their own accord (e.g. dances, “proms’, camping, beach trips, etc.). Please note that these independent events are not officially recognized or organized by, at or through Jacob Hespeler Secondary school. As private events, school staff does […]
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Announcing the Caregivers’ Guide to Accessing Support for Students with Anxiety
Posted January 10, 2019
For students, anxiety can range from nervousness before a test, to significant struggles in academic, social, emotional, or day-to-day functioning. When families and schools work together to address the physical symptoms, worrying thoughts and avoidance associated with anxiety, we can teach students to face challenging and sometimes fearful situations with success and confidence. The Caregivers’ […]
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JHSS Fast Forward Program INFO 2019/2020
Posted November 28, 2018
Fast Forward students are able to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma while preparing for employment through work-related learning experiences. WRDSB+JHSS+Fast+Forward+Program+Overview(Nov+2015) 2 WRDSB Fast Forward Info.
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