This is the final newsletter for the first semester. We sincerely wish all of our students the best of luck as they wrap up their culminating activities. Having written that, "luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." At Frontenac we will do all that we can to prepare students to succeed for the opportunities that present themselves. You can do your part at home to promote success by helping to ensure that students are well fed, rested, and strike a healthy balance of study and break time.
FSS Semester 1 Exams - January 2026
The finalized FSS January 2026 Exam Schedule is now available. All students are expected to be available to attend and write their final exams, as these are critical components of their courses. Exams will start promptly at 8:15am and 11:30am. Please arrive to school in enough time to get to your exam location.
FSS Exam Information
We are strongly discouraging students from bringing in electronic devices to school/exam writing locations during the exam period. Traditionally, this has meant cellphones. We have noticed an increase of students wearing smart watches and smart glasses. While AI technology can offer some benefits, these devices are prohibited during exams and could result in a loss of credit. We thank you for your support ensuring the integrity of our exams at Frontenac.
Students that do not have exams on assigned days are encouraged to be elsewhere. We will be attempting to keep the building as quiet as possible and will be directing staff to help with proctoring, scribing, completing final grades and preparing for semester two. Thank you as always for supporting Frontenac Secondary School.
Student Services
- Semester 2 is quickly approaching and it's time for students to finalize their timetables. Student Services will be open for appointments over the exam period. Students in need of a timetable change are asked to book an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor using the following LINK. Our goal is to have all timetable changes completed by the end of the first week of semester 2 so please encourage your students to see their Guidance Counsellor before the semester starts.
- The deadline to apply to Ontario Colleges is quickly approaching! Any grade 12's or returners considering applying should see Ms. Lackey in Student Services before the February 1st deadline with any questions.
FSS Arts
FSS Athletics
Athletics will be on pause for the next two weeks. The first week of February will see the KASSAA schedule resume regular play with final league games before playoffs. Please check https://kassaa.ca/ for all regular season schedules. Playoff schedules for all sports will be uploaded once
Grade 8 Information Night
Due to the inclement weather days, our Grade 8 Information Night has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28th from 6:30-8:00 PM. Please spread the word to welcome our community to the Frontenac Family!
Acadie Open House
To all friends family of Frontenac that Acadie will be hosting an open house to showcase what Acadie has to offer.
Queen's University Black Legacy Program
The Black Legacy Mentorship Program (BLMP) is a student-led initiative launching its pilot year at Queen’s University. It connects Black youth in Kingston (Grades 9–12) with Black student mentors from Queen’s University. Together, they explore leadership, identity, and future goals through engaging, culturally affirming activities. Sessions will take place monthly at Queen’s University from January to March 2025, with free transportation and meals provided.
Time Commitment
- 2 mentees will be assigned to 1 mentor at a time
- Mentees are required to participate in small mentor meetings, up to 1.5 hour bi-weekly and be engaged participants in discussions and events (online or in person)
- Mentees will be required to attend a 1 monthly 2-hour session with their mentor hosted at Queen’s University. These will take place on January 29th, February 26th, March 26th.
Eligibility
- Be full-time high school student (Grade 9 – 12) in Kingston
- Self-identify as Black
Here is the link for local Black secondary school students to be considered as a mentee:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4WYDQ1fWcKKeMga1fdS2sNZELD_dpyfsLIrXJoHJjmIGB8A/viewform
FSS to Costa Rica
Apply to be a Student Trustee
Applications are now open for rural, urban and indigenous trustees for the 2026-2027 school year. Gain leadership skills, amplify student voice and impact, build connections across the district and be an advocate for student voice and change! There will also be opportunities to attend conferences in Toronto. Applications are due January 29, 2026. Apply online here!
Southeast Health Unit
Letters and emails were sent home to students that require updates for vaccinations over the past two weeks. The Southeast Health Unit will send Frontenac an updated list on Monday, February 9th and families will be contacted again for a vaccination reminder. Letters of suspension are to be sent by the school in late March or early April. The suspension letters are a directive from Public Health.
Upcoming Events at FSS:
January 19th: Day 1 Grade 9 EQAO Math Test
January 20th: Day 2 Grade 9 EQAO Math Test
January 20th: Workshop 'The Ultimate Study Guide: Organization, Test Prep, and Taking Care of Yourself'
January 21st: Last day of semester 1 classes
January 22nd-29th: Exams at Frontenac
January 28th: Grade 8 Information Night from 6:30-8:00 PM
January 30th: PA Day
February 2nd: First Day of semester 2