Night School

Winter 2012 brochure


Night school provides traditional classroom instruction for grades 11 through 12. There are two intake sessions, September and February. Classes are held Monday and Thursday evenings and attendance is mandatory. Full Credit Courses are offered at Cameron Heights, Kitchener or Jacob Hespeler, Cambridge.

Night School Registration Information

  • Students currently attending day school must register through their guidance office.
  • If you are NOT enrolled in a daytime high school, register at the school location (Cameron Heights or Jacob Hespeler Secondary School, Cambridge) where the course is to be held. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis at Cameron Heights and Jacob Hespeler.
  • Registration dates are February 6 and 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Counsellors will be available at registration to advise students concerning choice of subjects, the evaluation of previous credits and equivalency credit allowances. All students registering for night school are required to bring a transcript from the last day school they attended.

Do not call Day School Staff for information. Call Continuing Education at 519-885-0800.

Cameron Heights CI - Kitchener Night School
CLASSES: February 13- May 22, 2012
301 Charles Street East, Kitchener

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Course Offerings for Cameron Heights - Note that the list below is subject to change.

GRADE 11

AVI3OI > Visual Arts - Open
CGG3OI > Regional Geography: Travel and Tourism
CLU3MI > Understanding Canadian Law
EMS3O1 > Media Studies - Open
ENG3CI > English - College Preparation
ENG3UI > English - University Preparation
MCR3U1 > Functions - University Preparation
MBF3CI > Math of Personal Finance - College Preparation
MCF3MI > Math: Functions - University/College Preparation  
SBI3UI > Biology - University Preparation
SCH3UI > Chemistry - University Preparation
SPH3UI > Physics - University Preparation

GRADE 12

AVI4MI > Visual Arts - Comprehensive
AVI4MI Visual Arts - Comprehensive
AWM4MI > Drawing & Painting
CGW4UI > Canadian & World Issues
CLN4UI > Canadian & International Law
ENG4CI > English - College Preparation
ENG4UI > English - University Preparation
GLN40 Night School Online Co-op
OLC4O1 > Literacy Course
MAP4CI > College and Apprenticeship Math - College Preparation
MHF4U1 > Advanced Functions - University Preparation
MCT4CI > Math - College Preparation
MCV4UI > Calculus and Vectors- University Preparation
SBI4UI > Biology - University Preparation
SCH4UI > Chemistry - University Preparation
SPH4UI > Physics - University Preparation
MDM4UI> Mathematics of Data Management

Jacob Hespeler SS - Cambridge Night School

Full credit courses: Monday & Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. (3.5 hours per night)
Classes: February 13- May 22, 2012

355 Holiday Inn Drive, Cambridge

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Course Offerings at Jacob Hespeler - Note that the list below is subject to change.

GRADE 11

ENG3CI > English - College Preparation
ENG3UI > English - University Preparation
MBF3CI > Math of Personal Finance - College Preparation
MCR3U1 > Functions - University Preparation

GRADE 12

CHM4E1 > Adventures in World History - Workplace Prep
CGW4UI > Canadian & World Issues
ENG4CI > English - College Preparation
ENG4UI > English - University Preparation
GLN 4O > Night School Online Co-op
MEL 4EI > Math for Work and Everyday Life
MHF4U1 > Advanced Functions - University Preparation
MHF4UI - Advanced Functions - University Prep
MCT4CI > Math for Technology - College Preparation
MCV4UI > Calculus and Vectors- University Preparation
MEL 4EI > Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life

FEES
$50.00 Refundable textbook deposit (collected on the first three nights of class)

CANCELLATION POLICY
Courses listed will be offered provided there are sufficient registrations and/or qualified teachers available.

REGULAR ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is essential in order for credits to be granted. Students with irregular attendance will be interviewed by the supervisor and may be removed from the course.

TRANSPORTATION
Students are responsible for making their own arrangements for transportation.

EMERGENCY CLOSING
Should weather conditions necessitate the cancellation of classes, information will be given over the following radio stations:
CHYM 96.7 (FM)
CKGL 570
KOOL FM 105.3
1090 AM
or
Touch-Tone Callers may call our Cancellation Line at 519-885-0800 Ext 524

CONTACT
Call 519-885-0800

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Evaluation - Your teacher will give you details with respect to your evaluation. It is your responsibility to keep informed of your progress. Consult often with your teacher. Major assignments are an important part of the learning program. Failure to complete such assignments, in most circumstances, will result in a loss of that credit.
  2. Examinations - Formal examinations are scheduled for all courses. Students are expected to WRITE their examination ON THE SCHEDULED DATES. Please understand that we are unable to excuse students from exams for any reason, other than illness; i.e. holidays or work are not acceptable reasons. A medical note, at a cost to the student, will be required.
  3. Final Marks - If you are a day school student (or were one in Waterloo Region within the last five years), your marks will be sent directly to the last school attended. All other students are responsible for submitting their final mark to their last school. In both cases, it is the students' responsibility to ensure that the marks have been added to their records.
  4. Course Changes - Students are expected to make a firm commitment to their course for the semester. If enrolment numbers are not sufficient, some courses may be cancelled. Students who wish to change a course MUST HAVE A VERY GOOD REASON to do so.
  5. Textbooks - A book deposit of $50.00 (cash only) is required.

ATTENDANCE

Student attendance is monitored at night school. All students are expected to do the following:

  1. If you do not attend the first evening of classes you will be removed from the course unless you make prior arrangements by contacting night school at 885-0800
  2. Attend ALL scheduled classes regularly and punctually. Students may be withdrawn from a course if they are absent from four evenings. Each evening is equivalent to three day classes. Two lates equal one absence.
  3. If you are unable to attend a class, please leave a message at 885-0800 ext. 523 during the day, or after 5:30 p.m. please phone the school you are attending. For Cameron Heights, call 578-8330. For JHSS, call 658-4910 x3. Please clearly state your name (please speak slowly and spell your first and last name), the course you will be absent from, and the night school location.
  4. If absent, catch up on all work missed. The onus is on the student to approach the teacher to find out what work and assignments have been missed.
  5. Students who know they will be ABSENT FROM A TEST OR ASSIGNMENT must speak to the teacher beforehand. If the absence is unexpected, speak to the teacher immediately upon returning to school. Normally, if there is no communication the student will get zero.
  6. It is your responsibility to be on time for each class. Students arriving late to class or leaving early will be recorded as one-half absent for that night. Report to the main office to sign in when you are late to receive an admit slip.
  7. Report to the main office to sign out if you leave before the conclusion of class. Failure to report will result in students not being admitted to their next class without an admit slip.
  8. Should weather conditions necessitate the cancellation of classes, information will be given over the following radio stations: CHYM (FM 96.7), CKGL (AM 570), KOOL (FM 105.3), 1090 (AM). If you have a touch-tone phone you may call 885-0800, ext. 524, for a recorded message. Do not phone the schools. If classes are cancelled, make-up classes will be held on the following Tuesday evening.

CONDUCT

  1. Alcohol/Drugs - The WRDSB has expressed the following view of Drugs, Alcohol and the school: "The possession of either drugs or alcohol on school property and/or being under the influence to whatever degree while on school property is a serious offense and will result in disciplinary action." This policy extends to any school sponsored event (field trips, work shops, etc.). Students leave themselves open to suspension and police involvement if appropriate.
  2. Dress Code - Clothing must be neat, clean and acceptable. Offensive attire will not be accepted. Shoes are required.
  3. Food and Drink - Food and drinks can be purchased at the Tuck Shop as well as from the vending machines. Please consume all food and refreshments in the vending machine area at the scheduled break times. No food or beverages are permitted in the classrooms. Change is not available in the office.
  4. Garbage - The help of all students in keeping our school environment clean and healthy is an absolute necessity. Please put your garbage and recycling in the proper containers. Also, don’t forget RECYCLE, REUSE, REDUCE!
  5. Race and Ethnocultural Relations - The WRDSB promotes racial and ethnocultural harmony among students and staff and will not tolerate expressions of racial, religious or ethnocultural discrimination in any form by its students or staff.
  6. Sexual Harassment - The WRDSB shall provide and maintain an environment in which employees, volunteers and students shall be free from unsolicited and unwelcome sexual harassment of a verbal, visual or physical nature; and ensure that all people associated with night school conduct themselves at all times in a way that ensures a school free from sexual harassment.
  7. Smoking - In accordance with Provincial Law, smoking is not permitted on school property at any time for students, staff or visitors. Failure to comply will result in suspension.
  8. Weapons - Weapons of any kind will not be tolerated on school property or at any school sponsored events. As per the WRDSB’s "ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY", severe disciplinary action will be taken and the police will be contacted immediately.

SAFETY

  1. Accidents and Insurance - If you sustain an injury while on school property, report the injury to your teacher. The Main Office must be informed of the accident or illness. Students driving fellow students or students traveling as passengers in automobiles on school sponsored activities must complete the appropriate insurance form.
  2. Emergency Drills - We are required to have one emergency drill per semester. This drill is used to prepare for evacuation of the building for fires, etc. Each room has a sign indicating the fire exits. When the alarm rings, exit quickly and quietly from the building and STAND WELL AWAY FROM IT. Do not use the elevator.

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Guidance Services - Day school students are expected to see their day school counselors for guidance appointments. Any student not currently at day school who desires an interview may make an appointment through the Main Office. Adult students who would like their prior learning assessed may do so by contacting the night school supervisor.
  2. Library - The night school Resource Centre functions as a Reference Library - books cannot be taken out. It has excellent resources and is open from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Monday evenings. Computers are available for students to do research and assignments. The WRDSB'S "Acceptable Use" policy is in effect. Students who damage software or hardware or use for inappropriate purposes will be dismissed from night school. Students who access inappropriate sites will be banned from further use of computers at night school.
  3. Lost and Found - For the convenience of students, the school operates a "Lost and Found" service in the Main Office.
  4. Parking

CHCI -The student parking lot is located across Stirling Avenue. The lot behind the school is for staff parking.
JHSS - The student parking area is located beside Smittys Warehouse at the side of the school. The parking area in front of the school is for teachers only. 

Cars parked illegally will be ticketed by the police or towed away.