ALPHA List of Helpful Information for PHS Families
This page is designed to help caregivers and parents and students have a quick reference to understanding life in high school.
The list is organized alphabetically. If there is no link, it will eventually appear.
How to keep in touch with PHS Digitally
A
Absences/ Late to Class
Activity Fee (also referred to as the Student Activity Fee)
Anxiety – strategies and Caregivers’ guide to accessing support from WRDSB
Athletics – sport teams
Awards & Scholarship Information including OSAP
B
Bullying – see Code of Conduct. Anonymous Bullying Tool
Bussing – (Student Transportation) including cancellations, delays, and snow day information
C
Cafeteria – a microwave is available in the cafeteria for student use
Cell Phones – see Code of Conduct
Changing Schools – speak with your child’s VP
Clubs, Councils, and Affinity Groups – changes based on student interest and staff availability
Commencement Ceremony (graduation)
Course Changes – student is to book an appointment with their guidance counsellor
Course Requests – Students use the High School Planner in myBlueprint.ca. A parent receives an email to approve courses. Course requests occur during the month of February.
D
Donation to PHS – using the Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI)
E
Elearning – virtual learning course information and support
EQAO
Extra Help with Academics
F
G
Gradation Requirements for OSSD – changed in 2024
H
Hall of Fame – honouring great PHS panthers
Health Issues affecting Academics – speak with your child’s VP
Homework and Assignments
I
IEP (Individual Education Plan) through Special Education (Student Resources)
Instagram – Preston High School (@prestonpanthers) (the only social media)
IPP (Individual Pathway Plan) and My Panther
J,K
L
Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Lockers – optional for students to use. Students provide their own combination lock
M
Meet the Teacher Evenings (September and February – see calendar dates)
Mental Health Supports (also see Anxiety)
Ministry of Education Curriculum Documents
N
New Student to PHS FAQ
Nutrition for Learning Program – donations directly to PHS appreciated
O
P
Parking – Students need to register any car they drive to PHS
Photos + Media Release Form
Q
R
Report Card Distribution (November and April – see calendar)
S
School Council (meets 4 times a year)
Seniors’ Dinner
SHSM – Specialist High Skill Major Certificates – speak to your guidance counselor for more details
Sports Teams – Athletics
Student Card – now called an Activity Fee
Study Skills
T
Transcript Requests email: guidance_phs@wrdsb.ca
Turning 18 – Adult Student Form
U
V
Vacation/ extended absences/ temporary withdrawals
Volunteer Hours – PHS hosts 2 community volunteering fairs (month & month). The tracking sheet is for the purpose of students tracking hours for their resume; school only needs digital form completed
W
Waterloo District School Board
X
Y
Yearbook – is a club at PHS. Ask the office for details on how to purchase
Z
This is a list that regularly is updated and links will become live when available. Thank you for your patience. Should you have feedback, contact our Staff Representative for School Council linda_brennan@wrdsb.ca
