STUDENT SERVICES
Student Resource Services
Kevin Staunton – Ext. 336
Resource Room 103
GCVI Library
Staffed by a teacher librarian. Available to students
during the lunch hour & resources can be accessed
through library website: www.ugdsb.on.ca/gcvi/library
GCVI Child & Youth Worker
Bill Bulmer – Ext 345
GCVI Social Workers
Lori Lutes & Nicole Morrison – Ext 356
GCVI School Nurse
Sandy Hollan – Ext 332
GCVI Drug & Alcohol Counsellor
Lindsay Gilbert – Ext 448
GCVI High School Resource Officer
Einar Mackie
From Guelph Police Services - Ext 334
Breakfast Club
At St. James Anglican Church, available to all
students, every school day between 7:30 & 8:40 am
Complete details about school
policies and procedures are
available in the Student Handbook
Classes Begin – Tues Sept 8, 2015
First School Council Meeting- Wed Sept 16
Photo Day – Tues Sept 22
Grade 9 Parents Night – Tues Sept 22
School Council Meeting – Wed Oct 14
Sem. 1 Interim Report – Friday Oct 16
Photo retakes – Monday Oct. 19
Parent-Teacher Interviews – Wed Oct 28
Gr. 9 Take your kids to work day – Nov 4
Commencement – Friday Nov 6
School Council Meeting – Nov 11
Mid-Term Reports - Monday Nov 23
Grad Photos – Nov. 23-26 by Appointment
PA Day – No school - Nov 27
WINTER BREAK - Mon Dec 21 to Fri Jan1
Classes begin Monday Jan 4, 2016
Final Date to submit assignments – Jan 21
Grade 9 EQAO - Math - Jan 21 & 22
Sem. 1 Exams Thurs. Jan. 28 – Wed. Feb. 3
Secondary PA Day – No school - Thurs Feb 4
Do not book vacations as inclement weather
days may prolong the exam period
SEMESTER 2 CLASSES START – Fri Feb 5
School Council Meeting – Feb 10
Report Cards Sem. 1 – Fri Feb 12
FAMILY DAY – No School - Mon Feb 15
Deadline for grade 9–12 option sheets- Feb 17
Sem. 2 Interim Report – Mar 11
MARCH BREAK Mar 14 – Mar 18
Parent-Teacher Interviews – Mar 23
Gr. 10 Literacy Test – Thur. Mar 31, 2016
School Council Meeting – Wed April 13
Mid-Term Reports – Mon May 2
School Council Meeting – Wed May 11
Awards Assemblies – Thurs June 2
EQA0 Math – June 13 & 14, 2016
Last School Council meeting – Wed June 8
Final Date to Submit Assign.for Sem. 2-June 14
Semester 2 Exams – June 21 – 27
Report Cards Sem. 2 - Thurs July 7 (Ready for
Pick Up)
THE PARENT INFORMATION GUIDE IS PRODUCED BY
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Guelph Collegiate
Vocational Institute
Established 1854
155 Paisley Street, Guelph, ON N1H 2P3
Main Office: 519 824 9800
Fax:
519 822 5962
Email:
guelph.cv@ugdsb.on.ca
Website:
www.ugdsb.on.ca/gcvi
Principal
Julie Prendergast Ext. 301
Vice Principal’s
Jeni Vaughan (A-K) Ext 308
Joe Burns (L-Z) Ext 307
Office Co-ordinator
Anita Sealey Ext 305
Head of Guidance
Aline Cool Ext 341
IB Co-ordinator
Angela Snell (Acting sem. 1)
Heather Buck (sem. 2) Ext 351
Trustee
Martha MacNeil – 519 830 2139
Superintendent of Schools
Doug Morrell 519-822-4420
School Council Co-Chairs
Dirk Steinke and Anilda Guri
Daily Schedule
GCVI Parents Information Guide 2015/16
Offers individual assistance with study skills, assistive
technology & a quiet space to help students with
learning challenges achieve their academic potential.
Dates to Remember 2015/16
Regular
School Day
8.55-10:15
10:20-11.35
11:35-12:35
12:40-1:55
2:00-3:15
Time Table Class
MON-TUES- WEDFRI
THURS
Period 1 (Homeroom)
Period 2
Period 3 Lunch
Period 4
Period 5
Period 5
Period 4
Semester One: September to January
Semester Two: February to June
Students Signing In & Out
Signing In
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All students arriving after Period 1 must sign in
at the Main Office
Students who have signed out must sign back
in before returning to class on the same day.
Students under 18 years of age must have a
note from a parent/guardian explaining the
reason for an absence.
Signing Out
 All students must sign out at the Main Office
before leaving school property for appointments
or illness.
 Students under the age of 18 must have
permission from a parent/guardian to leave
school property (except for lunch).
Phone the Main Office and follow the autoattendant instruction to leave a message, or stay
on the line to speak directly with an office staff
member. It is helpful if you know the class your
child is in at the time of your call.
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Please do not call your student on their cell
phones during class time.
Standardized test of reading and writing for
all Ontario students in Grade 10
Students must pass this test in order to
receive the Ontario Secondary School
diploma
2 ½ hour written test will be given Thurs.
March 31 and students will have an option
to write an on-line version of the test in the
fall.
Program & Course Selection
Student Fees
A student fee of $45 is charged by the Student
Senate when the student registers at the
beginning of the year. This fee is for the
students ID card (required for signing books out
of the library, participate in clubs or sports,
entrance to school dances, obtaining student bus
tickets), school yearbook and a student agenda
book.
School Council
As a parent/guardian one of the most effective
ways to be involved and stay informed in school
activities is by becoming a member of the School
Council. School Council meets during the school
nd
every 2 Wednesday of the month (except
December & March) from 7 – 9.00pm in the
school library. School Council does not
fundraise. Members include parents (majority),
Principal and/or Vice Principal, teacher & student
senate reps, and a community member.
Parents/guardians are always welcome to attend
meetings as observers.
Visitors
School Council Meetings 2015/16
All visitors, including parents, must report to the
Main Office located near the Yorkshire-Paisley
entrance.
Wed. Sept 16, 2015
Wed. Oct 14, 2015
Wed. Nov 11, 2015
Wed Jan 13, 2016
Contacting Your Child at School
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Wed. Feb 10, 2016
Wed April 13, 2016
Wed. May 11, 2016
Wed. June 8, 2016
Grade 10 Literacy Test
THE PARENT INFORMATION GUIDE IS PRODUCED BY
SCHOOL COUNCIL
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Course selection occurs in February and
can be done online.
The full course calendar is available on the
GCVI Website.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult
with parents/guardians when making course
selections.
If you have questions, please call the
Guidance Department for clarification or to
make an appointment.
Community Involvement
Students are required to complete a minimum of
40 hours unpaid community involvement during
their time at GCVI in order to receive their
Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
 Each Grade 9 student will be provided with a
Record keeping book during the fall
semester to record their hours. Replacement
booklets can be obtained from the Guidance
Department or online at the Upper Grand
District Board Web Site.
 The record keeping booklet must be turned
into the Guidance Office before Graduation.
It is the Student/Parent’s responsibility to
submit completed booklet.
Inclement Weather
See Website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/gcvi) for details &
procedures.