January 30th, 2024

Greetings from KCI!  As Semester 2 officially starts this Friday, February 2, we wanted to provide you with an update to support students’ smooth transition into their second semester at KCI.

Student Timetables

Student timetables were sent to their WRDSB Gmail accounts on December 18 & 19.  If students missed the email, they should search for an email from our secretary, Shelly Schmidt.  If students have questions about their timetable, we encourage them to book a Guidance appointment.

First Day of School Schedule

The first day of semester 2 this year will be Friday, February 2!  All students should report to their first period class.  Vice Principals and Supervision Monitors will be in the foyer (main lobby) area of the school to assist students who don’t know what their first period class is.

It is a ‘Week 2’ schedule for Friday, February 2…

  • 8:20 – 9:35 [Block A]
  • 9:40 – 10:55 [Block B]
  • 10:55 – 11:55 [Lunch]
  • 11:55 – 1:10 [Block D]
  • 1:15 – 2:30 [Block C]

*Continuing* This Year – Week 1 & Week 2 Semester Schedule

All WRDSB secondary schools will be continuing a ‘Week 1’ and ‘Week 2’ alternating schedule this year.  What does this mean?  Afternoon classes will follow the ‘A, B, Lunch, C, D’ pattern (last period will be period D on the student timetable) during Week 1, then follow the ‘A, B, Lunch, D, C’ pattern (last period each day will be period C on the student timetable) during week 2.  The alternating Week 1/Week 2 pattern will repeat throughout the semester.  When semester two starts, it will follow the same pattern for semester two courses.

You’ll note that on our KCI Daily Schedule and our KCI School Year Calendar Week 1 is colour coded in red, and Week 2 is colour coded in yellow.

Locker Distribution

If students wish to obtain a locker on the first day of semester 2, they must bring a combination lock to school with them and request a locker at the main office.  Keyed locks are not permitted.  Students are not permitted to share lockers.  There will be a limited amount of locks available for purchase in the main office.

Activity Fees Available on School-Day

All activity fees should be paid on School-Day; however, students needing to pay cash should see our Activities Secretary, Ms. Poulin, in the main office to make payment.

  • KCI Activity Fee ($40) – MUST be paid for all students planning to join a team, club, or attend an event or school dance at KCI.
  • KCI Yearbook ($50) – Have your high school memories forever with a copy of the 2023/24 ‘Grumbler!’
  • Fitness Pass ($30 per semester) – Access to KCI’s fitness room (weights & cardio) during specified times (lunch & after school times TBA).
  • Skate Sharpening Pass ($40) – Unlimited skate sharpening for those participating in our hockey programs and skating activities with phys ed.

Note:  Students who require assistance with fees should see Mr. Kline, our Activities VP, in the main office to make arrangements for support.  Parents can reach Mr. Kline at bob_kline@wrdsb.ca.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Location

A reminder that student drop-off and pick-up must take place in the Don McLaren Arena FRONT parking lot (accessible via Green Street).  Click here for detailed parking lot locations.  Absolutely no drop-off or pick-up in the King Street lot.

Student Parking

  • Students who drive to school and require parking should purchase a Student Parking Permit ($50 per semester) on School-Day (listed as a ‘product’).
  • Once purchased, please come to the main office to speak to our Activities Secretary, Ms. Poulin for additional details and paperwork.
  • Bylaw enforcement is now done via license plates, and students who have purchased a permit will no longer need to display a tag in their windshields.
  • The student parking area is located at the intersection of King St. & Green St., beside our sports field (across the street from KCI).

Keep Up to Date With School Information!

  • Please follow our website (parents can subscribe to website updates – check info at the bottom of the site), Official Instagram (@kciraiders), and School-Day where we will continually update families throughout the school year.
  • KCI Events Calendar
  • KCI Bell Times
  • KCI School Year Calendar