​Left turn onto Douglas Avenue from Reversing Falls Bridge

Families may have noticed a change in the traffic pattern while using the Reversing Falls Bridge coming towards HVHS.  Left-hand turns are now prohibited except for authorized vehicles such as busses and emergency responders.  The city has confirmed that the plan is for this to remain in place for a considerable amount of time – until some significant work is completed on the bridge.  The fine for left turns is $172.50!

Course Selections for 2022-2023

We continue to work through the course selection process for next year.  Class presentations have been taking place by Admin and Guidance and will continue into next week.

Families and students often have questions regarding graduation requirements – so we created the following document to help you track progress from Grade 9 to graduation: HVHS Summary of Credits Sheet 18 credit graduation plan.pdf 

Note that current grade 12 students require 17 credits for graduation, but all other students require the 18 indicated on the form.   Not all courses are listed on the sheet – but the course selection booklet provides a more complete list.

Students and Guardians should feel free to reach out to Guidance if there are specific questions for your student.  You can use the request system on the school website (hvhs.nbed.nb.ca) and a Guidance Counsellor will follow up with you to talk through the specifics of your student’s course selections questions.

Registration Forms and some supporting documents have also been posted to our school website (hvhs.nbed.nb.ca) under the Course Registration 2022 menu.

The registration forms are designed so that when you scroll over a course name a textbox will appear with the course description.  As well, many courses have videos (linked through the registration form) where courses are described in more detail by either a past student or a teacher.  It is worth spending some time with your student and reviewing this information.

Each Homeroom teacher also has information from NBCC and UNB regarding pre-requisites for their post-secondary programs.

Registration forms do not need to be returned until April 19 – so we encourage students and families to take time to carefully review the options available, and to reach out to Guidance with any questions.

Parent-Teacher

Parent-Teacher meetings will take place on Wednesday, April 13 (4:00 – 7:00pm) and Thursday, April 14 (9:00 – 11:00am).  Parents/Guardians will have the choice of in-person or Teams appointments, but they will continue to be booked ahead of time using this link:  Harbour View High School (office365.com)

Immunizations

On Monday, May 2, Public Health will be at HVHS to deliver vaccines to Grade 9 students (meningitis and chicken pox) as well as Covid-19 vaccines for any student wishing and eligible to receive them.  Consent forms will be sent home in the coming weeks.  The message below provides details from Public Health:

Students in grade 9 will be able to receive their recommended routine immunizations for meningitis and chicken pox at a school clinics being held Monday, May 2. Students do not require the chicken pox vaccine if they have already received two doses of the vaccine or have had chicken pox, as confirmed by blood work.

The COVID-19 vaccine will also be made available to students wishing to receive their first, second or booster dose. To receive the second dose, you must have received your first dose no less than 28 days prior. To receive the booster dose, you must have received your second dose no less that 5 months prior.

Students can receive the routine vaccines regardless of the date of their last COVID-19 vaccine, and they can be administered the same day as the COVID-19 vaccine.

For individuals aged 12+  who received their first two COVID-19 vaccines but tested positive for COVID-19 before they received the booster dose, it is recommended to book your booster dose if it has been at least 5 months since the last dose and at least 3 months after you tested positive.

Consent forms must be completed and returned indicating yes or no whether the student will receive the vaccine. High school students may provide consent for themselves. Please inform your child if you do not want them to receive the vaccine(s).