To All James M Hill Memorial High School StudentsWELCOME!Please note:  There is no school for students on Tuesday, September  4th.First Day for new Grade 9 students only—Wednesday, September 5th, 2012A welcome BBQ  will be provided for all Grade 9 students on Wednesday, free of charge.Homerooms will be assigned. First Day for Grades 10, 11 and 12 students—Thursday, September 6th, 2012On Sept 6th, students should report to the following areas at 8:25 for homeroom assignment:Grade 9: Homeroom (assigned Wednesday)Grade 10: JMH LibraryGrade 11: JMH TheatreGrade 12: JMH LoungeNew 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:  Mr. W. Kierstead   Vice-Principals:  Mrs. G. O’Neill-Wood,  Mrs. H. Ryder   Guidance Counsellors:  Mrs. K. Hamilton,  Mrs. K. SherrardStudent 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.  Regular contact will be made in the case of student absenteeism.  If a student exceeds 12 days in a semester a case conference will be held with the students 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”.Parking: Please be aware of the traffic pattern.  Anyone dropping off/picking up students should enter/exit the new entrance into the parking lot and are not to use the bus lanes in front of the school.  Parents waiting for students are asked to park in a space in the lot, rather than blocking traffic by stopping in the driving lanes.Meet and Greet:A meet and greet will be held in mid-September.  Please watch the JMH website for more information.  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!