January 9th, 2026

Final Evaluations From Jan. 12th – 22nd :  Attendance

Students and parents are reminded that all courses have a 30% final evaluation as defined by the Ministry of Education curriculum.  This final evaluation is a mandatory part of each course and can include several components such as an exam, performance, lab, essay, project or other demonstration of learning. Students are required to complete the final evaluations at or near the end of the course for teachers to determine final grades.  If your child is going to be absent for any portion of the final evaluation that is occurring between now and the end of the semester, please notify the office to validate the absence, and connect with the subject teacher. 

 

Exam and Final Evaluations Jan. 23rd – Jan 28th:  Schedule, Attendance, Bussing and Severe Weather

Grand River families are reminded that we will have a specialized schedule for exams and other final evaluations on January 23rd, 26th, 27th, and 28th.   

Date / Times	Fri. Jan 23	Mon. Jan  26	Tues. Jan 27	Wed. Jan 28
8:15-9:45 * (Gr 9 and 10) ———————– 8:15-9:45 * (Gr. 11 and 12) * extra time available up to double time	Block A Exam or Evaluation	Block B Exam or Evaluation	Block C Exam or Evaluation	Block D Exam or Evaluation
11:30 – 12:30	LUNCH
12:30 – 1:10	Teacher Office Hours – Teachers available for extra help and credit support. Teachers will notify students of their location in the school.
1:10-2:25	PA time for Teachers for Grading, Assessment and Planning.

 

Students are not required to attend school on days or times when they do not have an exam or evaluation. Students absent from a final exam January 23 – January 28th may be required to provide a medical note to validate the absence. Attendance at examinations and final evaluations is considered a mandatory part of course completion. Families with unique circumstances should contact their student’s Vice Principal to determine a solution.

Buses will operate on regular schedules.  Students may find quiet study spaces in the school cafetorium or library. If we experience a severe weather day that affects any transportation cancellations all exams throughout Waterloo Region will be postponed by one day. Further website information will be provided in the case of a severe weather postponement.

ACE classes will have regular programming during this time. On January 29, 2026 – PD Day-ACE students will not attend school.  

Questions may be directed to any administrator at the school. 

Principal:

Ms. J. Shortreed – jennifer_shortreed@wrdsb.ca

Vice Principals:

Hansen (A-G) – sara_hansen@wrdsb.ca
Crane (H-O) – ben_crane@wrdsb.ca
Butticci (P-Z) – dollie_butticci@wrdsb.ca