Symmes – D’Arcy McGee Update – 5/30/25

Dear Families,

I hope you are doing well.

Here is some information for this week:

From the WQSB

• This is a reminder of the Parent Voice survey that was sent out on Monday evening via email (wqsbnotification@wqsb.qc.ca)
• It is an important way for the school board to get your feedback on the quality of services we provide to our diverse populations
• Your responses will provide us with key information as we plan for programming, training and purchases for the future. – your thoughts on your child’s experience at school is important to us
• Please note there were two messages sent Monday due to a technical issue with the first
• Also, please note if the message is not in your Inbox, it may have been received in your Junk folder

Next Week’s Exams

• Here is a video detailing which exams will be running at school next week:

Symmes Awards Ceremony

• The Symmes staff is happy to be celebrating academic achievement this year at the Grade 7 Awards Assembly on June 13^th at 1pm in the auditorium and the Grade 8 Awards Assembly on June 16^th  at 1pm in the auditorium
• Students receiving an award this year will be given an invitation to give to parents on Tuesday June 3^rd – please check with your child next week to see if they have received a letter

Ministry Exams

• Here is an overview of Ministry exams (grade 10 science, grade 10 math, grade 10 history, grade 11 English, grade 11 French) along with some sample questions:

https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/preschool-elementary-and-secondary-schools/programs-training-evaluation/ministerial-examinations-evaluation-learning/ministerial-examinations/preparatory-documents/-guides-parents#c272567

• I have attached information on how grade 10 and grade 11 students can create an account on the Ministry of Education (MEQ) portal
• This will allow students to access their statement of marks (official transcripts) from the MEQ as early as July 7^th
• Please note that the MEQ will also be mailing hard copies out to families in mid-July – creating the account allows for earlier access
• Please note that the accounts must be created by students and NOT by parents

Grade 11 Graduation Event – SAVE THE DATE!

• This milestone event will take place on June 25^th at 2pm in our school gymnasium
• More information to come as we continue working on our plans
• For planning purposes, each graduating student should expect to be able to invite up to 4 guests
• Tickets are available for pick up (by parents or grade 11 students) from our front office starting on Monday June 2^nd

Quebec Basic School Regulations – Promotion Policies

Please take note of the following promotion policies which determine if a student advances to the next grade level for the 2025-2026 school year:

                Grade 7 & 8

• Grade level promotion
• A student must be successful in 6 out 8 courses to be promoted to the next grade level
• 2 of these courses must be English, French or Math

Grade 9, 10 & 11

• Subject promotion
• A student must successfully complete EACH course in order to advance to the next grade level
• For example, if a grade 9 student is unsuccessful in math but is successful in all other subjects, they will advance to grade 10 but will be repeating grade 9 math

.  Upcoming Dates

• Please see the attached exam schedule

Have a great weekend!

Tara Laine Directrice Principal Symmes-D’Arcy McGee High School