Georgetown 87s

70 Guelph Street, Georgetown, ON  L7G 3Z5

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Please take a look at the January 2025 Final Exam Schedule below.

Take note of the date, time, and room number of your exam and speak to your teachers if you have any questions.

Good Luck!

Weekly Newsletter: Monday, January 13

Semester 1 Final Evaluation Schedule
Please review the Semester 1 Final Evaluation Schedule and reach out to your child’s teachers with any questions or concerns.

Students who have two exams scheduled on Friday, January 24, may request that their Period 3 exam, scheduled for Friday afternoon, be re-scheduled. Students should see Ms. Everett or Mr. Sell in the main office if interested in re-scheduling. The last day to make these requests is Monday, January 20. 

Semester 2 Timetables

Semester 2 timetables will be emailed to students during the week of January 20th. If students wish to make timetable changes, please complete the google form linked here.

Course Selection for 2025-26

Guidance has been working with all grade 9-11 classes to assist students in choosing and submitting their courses for next year on www.myBlueprint.ca/halton. Grade 12 students should access the www.myBlueprint.ca/halton to indicate if they are not returning to GDHS or choose courses for next year if they plan to return.

Students and their families are encouraged to use the course selection resources on the GDHS website as they plan their courses.  As always, Guidance Counsellors are available to assist students and answer questions they have. Students can book appointments through the website here. Course selections are due by January 30th at 4pm. If students want to change any of their course selections please complete the google form here.

Grade 9 Cocoa and Cram
Cocoa and Cram is an event open to all grade 9 students that will take place on January 16th. Our GDHS Navigators (Senior Students) will help our grade 9s prepare for their first High School Exams, all while sipping on some hot cocoa! This is a FREE event and will take place on their lunch from 11:30 to 12:30 pm and again from 3:30  to 4:30 pm in the library conference room. Students will have an opportunity to learn tips and tricks for exams, speak to their senior mentors about their exam experiences, help organize their time and reduce any anxiety that they may have regarding final assessments. This is a great opportunity for all grade 9 students, and we hope to see them there!

Grade 12 French Festivities 

Please see the posters below for more information regarding our French Night and our Ottawa trip for grade 12 students. 

Director’s Panel - The 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan - Monday,  Jan. 13

HDSB families, students, staff and community members are invited to an upcoming session of the Director’s Panel Series: Delving into the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan on Monday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m.

This virtual session will explore the HDSB’s 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan and how the six commitments it is built upon work to create inclusive and welcoming learning environments. Join us as we discuss how this plan will be brought to life inside and outside classrooms to support the achievement and well-being of all and guide students toward a bright and successful future.

Registration is not required. Those interested in attending the event can submit a question to the panel before or during the session. Learn more and submit your questions: https://t.co/oDP9HTsKHR

Inclement Weather Reminders

With temperatures still keeping us guessing, winter weather could surprise us any time! To stay prepared, families are encouraged to review the HDSB Inclement Weather Reminders to know how we communicate important updates about school closures and bus cancellations. A printable version of this information is also available. If your child is bused to school, please ensure you know which transportation zone you are located in. Let’s stay connected and safe when wintry conditions arrive!

Recently Moved?

If you have recently moved or changed any personal information, please contact the school and we can update your child's record.  Keeping our records up to date is important.

Coming up at GDHS

• In-class Culminating Performance Tasks: Jan 6-22

• Grade 9 Cocoa and Cram: Jan 16

• Final Evaluations / Exams: Jan 23-29

• PD Day - no school: Jan 31

• PIC Conference: Feb 8

For daily announcements and further information about our school, academics, guidance and extracurricular activities, please visit our website https://geo.hdsb.ca and follow us on social media.

-Your GDHS Admin Team