WRDSB revises staggered start of the school year

Posted August 31, 2020

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will delay the start of the school year to allow students and staff time to transition back into the learning environment, both online and in-person.  The later start will give staff time to prepare to safely welcome their students back into the classroom and transition to their new […]

CHCI Chromebook Pickup September 2020

Posted August 29, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians of students in Grade 9 Classes, 

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year!  Every student in a grade 9 class in the WRDSB receives a Chromebook for school use.

What is a Chromebook?

A Chromebook is a mobile computer that runs on Google’s Chrome Operating System. They are designed to be used primarily while connected to the internet. They are optimized to allow the use of Google applications (i.e. Google Drive, Calendar, Gmail, Google Classroom, etc.). 

WRDSB students already have G Suite accounts, provided to them by the Board, which they will be able to use on their Chromebooks.

When will students be receiving their Chromebooks?

Chromebooks will be available for pickup, at Cameron Heights Collegiate, on WEDNESDAY, September 2nd. 

  • If driving, please enter from Stirling Avenue. Remain in your vehicle, and approach the area setup for pickup. A member of the CHCI team will approach the vehicle. We will assist with you getting your device. 
  • If walking, approach the area set up for distribution, while appropriately Social Distancing, and  a member of the CHCI team will assist you. 
  • We ask that you bring a piece of IDENTIFICATION (Health Card, an old Student Card, a report card, etc… something that you will be able to use to verify the student). As well, we ask that only a parent/guardian OR the student pick up the chromebook. 

PICKUP SCHEDULE

Please print a copy of the Chromebook Agreement and bring with you at your scheduled pick up time.

Corresponding to a student’s Last Name/Surname, arrive using the following schedule: 

Surnames A through G: 9 to 11 AM

Surnames H to O: 11 AM to 1 PM

Surnames P to Z: 1 to 3 PM

Please remember to WEAR A MASK, and adhere to expected Social Distancing requirements. 

There will be no access to the school. 

Setting up your Chromebook and updating your password: follow these instructions. 

How can parents and students find out more about the Chromebook 1:1 Initiative?

Parents and Students can find out more about the Chromebook 1:1 Initiative by visiting:  

https://www.wrdsb.ca/learning/programs/secondary-school-information/chromebook-project/

How do we get help for technical issues with the chromebook?

WRDSB has created a help website for chromebooks. It can be accessed by visiting:

https://tech.wrdsb.ca/chromebooks/

In-School technicians are also available to help on-site.

WRDSB is excited about the Chromebook 1:1 Program offered through the WRDSB Digital Learning Strategy and the benefits to student learning.

Sincerely,

Cameron Heights Administration

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Distance Learning in the WRDSB: Fall 2020

Posted August 28, 2020

This following describes the WRDSB Plan for our Distance Learning Program, Fall 2020 As a parent or caregiver, you have either chosen in-person or Distance Learning for September for your child(ren). We have a higher than anticipated number of students who have opted for Distance Learning: over 8,500 elementary students and 2000 secondary students. These […]

Day in the Life: Secondary Students

Posted August 28, 2020

The upcoming school year will be different from what we are used to. To help ease the worry and anxiety of both students and their families, we have put together this guide for families, to help them visualize and practice what a typical school day will be like in the 2020-21 school year. The guide […]

Cameron Heights September 2020 Start up FAQ’s

Posted August 28, 2020

Information for the September 2020 Return to School is now available.

For WRDSB Board Wide information please visit: https://www.wrdsb.ca/returntoschool/

For information specific to Cameron Heights please visit: https://chc.wrdsb.ca/chci-september-2020-start-up-faqs/

We also encourage students to join the grade specific Google Classrooms for updates and information:

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODES:
Grade 9 – wz4j2rv
Grade 10 – 35uo3ta
Grade 11 – twcmipu
Grade 12 – srsj2tz

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UPDATE: Secondary School Quadmester Calendar and Daily Schedule

Posted August 28, 2020

On July 30, 2020, the Ministry of Education released a list of designated school boards that would begin the 2020-21 secondary school year in an adaptive/hybrid model. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) was selected as a designated school board. Further direction from the Ministry of Education has resulted in some changes to our original […]

Confirming your child’s attendance for the 2020-21 school year

Posted August 27, 2020

Families who still need to confirm whether or not their child(ren) will be attending in-person learning on their first day of school or choosing Distance Learning are asked to call or email their child(ren)’s school office by Friday, August 28, 2020 by 4:00 pm. For families who have already indicated their preference but would like […]