John McGregor Secondary School

Attention Students attending JMSS in September 2023

We have created a google classroom for you to engage in some transition fun and learning about our school.  If you have registered for JMSS for September 2023 and want in on the fun, email Chris Knight to get the code to the classroom.  We are excited for you to join the JMSS Family!

John McGregor Secondary School logo

​Upcoming Information Night:

John McGregor Secondary School Open House

Who:

For all grade 8 students wanting to check out John McGregor Secondary School and are interested in becoming a panther, this is for you!!

What:

A fun night filled with a scavenger hunt, a tour of the school, and some games in the gym.

Where:

John McGregor Secondary School
300 Cecile Avenue
Chatham, Ontario
(519) 354-1740

When:

January 19, 2023 from 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Students please meet in the Larry Lahey Gymnasium Parents please meet in the Fergie Jenkins Gymnasiu.

Why:

Because JMSS is an awesome school with great teachers and a lot to offer!!

We look forward to meeting you!!

Stay Connected With Us on Social Media!

Twitter:

@JMSS_Tweet
@JMSS_Principal

Fun facts!

  • JMSS is located in School Bus Zone 8

  • Our school colours are maroon and white

  • JMSS offers an extensive Breakfast program for all students in room 170 before school and the main office.

  • Our cafeteria opens for students before school and at lunch time.  There are daily specials.

  • JMSS does daily announcements when students can learn about important reminders, lunch details and fun activities

  • You will have your locker assigned at registration or the first day of school.  We provide locks.

Registration

The COVID-19 pandemic may cause changes to the way we run registration in the fall but for now, students can register in person one week prior to the first day of school.  More information will be mailed to you in July, including the date of in-person registration. Registration fees you may be asked to pay include​:

  • Student Activity Fees

  • Phys Ed Uniforms

  • Yearbook

  • Course Fees (classroom consumables that vary by subject)

We use school cash online to accept registration fees, field trips and other payments you may make to the school.  Closer to the start of school you can sign up for school cash online by visiting this link.

​Community Service Hours

Did you know, students must complete 40 hours of community involvement in order to graduate?  Students are eligible to begin completing these hours as soon as they officially graduate grade 8!  Consider using the summer before Grade 9 starts to find ways to volunteer in our community.  We have lots of community events and organizations that could use your help!  Click here to view the requirements and/or download a tracking form.

JMSS Student Success Team

Our Student Success Team works with students, parents and teachers to ensure that a plan is put in place for each student to work toward achieving their credits.  Student success strategies may include extra help sessions, alternative workspace, credit recovery or credit rescue initiatives.  Students may be approached by members of this team during the course of the school year as an extra support.  Many of the student success strategies are available to all students, listen to announcements for these opportunities. Mr. Regan and Mrs. Terry are in charge of Student Success and JMSS.

Resource and Enrichment Centre

The REC is open to all students who require extra assistance in any subject area, or an alternative space to work.  Students with an Individual Education Plan will meet with the Resource Teacher to review and discuss their IEP annually.  If you have any questions regarding an IEP, please contact Heather DeNure – Email Heather DeNure​​

​For more information, check out the link to the "Panther Info Guide."

Panther Guide Nov. 2022