To All James M Hill Memorial High School Students: WELCOME! Click on "Read more" below for many important details.First Day for new Grade 9 students only—Tuesday, September 6th, 2011A welcome BBQ  will be provided for all Grade 9 students on Tuesday, free of charge.First Day for Grades 10, 11 and 12 students—Wednesday, September 7th, 2011On Sept 7th, students should report to the following areas at 8:25 for homeroom assignment:Grade 9: Homeroom (assigned Tuesday)Grade 10: JMH TheatreGrade 11: JMH LoungeGrade 12: JMH CafeteriaNew Students:Families new to the area are advised that a School Entry permit is required from our District Office.  Call 778-6075 for further information.  Parents of JMH students who require more information may call the school between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 778-6078.  Principal: C. LaBerge   Vice-Principals:  G. O’Neill-Wood,  H. Ryder   Guidance Counsellors:  K. Hamilton,  A. BreauStudent Council Fees:This fee is $30 for each student.  The fee includes a Student Identification Card, Student Handbook and Exam Booklets.  Fees will be collected by homeroom teachers during the first few days.  A receipt will be issued to each student.  Students must pay a student fee in order to participate in clubs or sports, and to attend school dances.Locks:Locks are sold to Grade 9 students in homeroom, and in the office for all other students, at a cost of $10.00Attendance:Regular attendance is mandatory for all students enrolled in public schools.  The school has an Auto-Dialer system which contacts the home in the event that a student has missed one or more classes during the day.  If a student exceeds 12 days in a semester a case conference will be held with the student and his/her parent or guardian to prepare an Attendance Improvement Plan.Tobacco Free:James M Hill is a tobacco free environment.  Smoking is not permitted on the property.  Maps will be posted and available to indicate our “Tobacco Free Zone”.Student Drop Off/PickPlease be aware of the new traffic pattern.  Anyone picking up or dropping off students are to enter/exit the theatre parking lot directly from the new entrance on Henderson Street. Cars are not to use the one way bus lane in front of the school to pick up/drop off or wait for students.Meet and Greet:A meet and greet will be held on Thursday, September 15th,2011 at 6:30 p.m.  This is an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and be informed of expectations.  PSSC elections will be held at this time.We look forward to student, parent and community support for a successful year for all students attending James M. Hill.