Welcome to Centre Dufferin District High School, home of the "Royals"
CDDHS has a proud tradition of academic excellence and extra-curricular success. We believe students, staff, parents and the whole community are all partners, responsible for student learning at CDDHS. As a school, our commitment, flexibility and mutual respect ensures success for all students. Our goal is to create a welcoming safe and friendly environment where all students develop a pathway that leads to future success.
Deidre Wilson, Principal
Due to the No Bus Day Fri Jan 27 - the exam schedule has shifted forward one day. Block A exams begin on Mon Jan 30.
Bus Delays (click on Bus Delays to view)
Bus Delay and Cancellation Subscription Service Available. You will be sent an email when your child(ren's) bus has been
cancelled or is delayed. To subscribe go to: https://www.findmyschool.ca/subscriptions/login.aspx
and follow the directions.
News & Upcoming Events
Semester 1 Exams are Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. Revised exam schedule Exam Memo for students, parents and teachers Semester 2 starts Tuesday, Feb. 7.
St Donat participants' meeting - Wed. Feb. 8 in Rm 61 at the beginning of lunch (11:35 am)
For their creation of a war memorial based on a Group of Seven A.J. Casson scroll, four Shelburne students are to receive the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage award for Youth Achievement. The award, to be presented in February under the Ontario Heritage Trust's Young Heritage Leaders program, “provides communities with the opportunity to celebrate young people who have taken leadership roles in preserving, protecting and promoting the province's rich and diverse heritage (and) recognizes the most exceptional groups of young heritage volunteers,” according to the announcement recently sent to Mayor Ed Crewson, whose council had nominated the students. Read more.
Course Calendar for 2012-2013 now available. On line course selection starts February 6 with signed option sheet to homeroom teacher by February 17.
The EQAO dates for this semester's Grade 9 Math students have been set for Tuesday & Wednesday January 24 & 25, 2012.
Read a Book, Share a Story - enter the Young Writer's contest by Feb. 1, 2011. More info at www.bookweek.ca
Conestoga College has announced a tuition free pre-apprenticeship programs for general machinist and commercial vehicle and equipment technician. These programs are free to students who are eligible and further information is offered on Conestoga college’s website. With the construction industry facing a shortage in Ontario alone of over 100,000 people in skilled trades, this program could be a great opportunity for youth to enter into a dynamic career that offers great pay and opportunities to further their career.
Grade 8 Parents' Night is February 2 at 7 pm in the Cafe.(Snow date is February 7)
A new feature for the yearbook this year. Students, staff and parents can now upload photos they take at school events, field trips etc. to a SECURE website called e share, which is affiliated with the yearbook company Herff Jones. It is very easy to use; simply click on the link below, fill out the form and upload photos to the site. Only the yearbook teacher, as administrator of the site, can view uploaded pictures, which can then be used for the yearbook. Download the HJ eShare app for the iPhone or iPod Touch and then pictures can be uploaded directly from an iPhone or iPod. CDDHS school code is 3023562 if asked to enter this from the app.
http://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/Index.jsp?code=3023562
Pre-paid Lunch Cards are now available - $20 for 5 lunch specials including a drink. Lunch specials are $5 each so that's one free lunch a week with a pre-paid lunch card. On sale NOW in the main office.
The CDDHS 2011-2012 School Year Timetable and Calendar, 2011-12 School Brochure, Staff Phone Extensions and Locker Rules are now available.
Extra help is available for students every day from 12:00 to 12:25 pm in Rm 55 (Rm 75 on Day 3), Science help in Rm 88 on days 1 and 3, and Math help in Rm 26 on days 2 and 4. The library is also open all of lunch for students who need to use a computer or need a space to do work. Help is available from staff in the library if students need assistance with computers or finding books or reference materials. The library is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm every day.
Construction is happening behind CDDHS this winter. Parent letter Map of construction.
Scholarship deadlines are fast approaching - check out our scholarship page for new scholarships or make an appointment in Guidance.
Once again this year, math students in Grades 7 to 10 will have access to live, interactive, online math help through the expansion of a pilot project funded by the Ministry of Education. Homework Help is free, real-time math tutoring by certified Ontario teachers.
- School health nurse is Manon Racine, BScRN who is here Monday and Thursday. Ms. Racine can be reached at 519-925-2244, ext. 277 or at the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit at 1-800-265-7293, ext. 5630
- EQAO results for Literacy, Math and grades 3 and 6 are available on line at www.eqao.com along with tips for parents and students.
Dress Code at Centre Dufferin
Dress is a form of expressing individuality, however, staff and students at Centre Dufferin must dress in a manner which neither offends nor distracts others because of immodesty or offensive logos or language.
Therefore the following applies:
- No clothing or hats illustrating alcohol, drugs, racial or religious slurs, inappropriate language or slogans.
- Shorts and skirts must be appropriate length (eg. end of fingertips with arms extended)
- Tops and bottoms must meet
- No inappropriate top exposure
- No underwear showing
- Students may be offered items of school clothing to wear during the school day so that they are dressed in an appropriate manner.
Upcoming Events
- Semester 1 Exams January 30 to February 3. With the no bus day Fri Jan 27, the whole exam schedule will shift forward one day. Block A exams begin on Monday. Revised Exam Schedule
- Grade 8 Parents' Night February 2 at 7 pm (Snow date is February 7)
- Semester 2 starts Tuesday, February 7
- School Council February 23 at 5:30 pm in the Library
Our Vision For Education At CDDHS
CDDHS MISSION STATEMENT
Partners Learning Together; Creating Successful Tomorrows
School Effectiveness Framework Components of FocusAssessment for, as, and of Learning
Students and teachers share a common understanding of the learning goals and related success criteria.
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Timely and tiered interventions, supported by a team approach, respond to individual student learning needs.
Other Indicators from School Self-Assessment
Staff, students and school community promote and sustain student well-being and positive student behaviour in a safe and healthy learning environment.
Resources for students are relevant, current, accessible and inclusive.
Please see our school brochure for more information 2011-12 School Brochure.