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DANCE
Ross' vibrant Dance Programme exists due to the vision of former dance teacher Enza Gaumond. Over the years it has grown to include classes in all grades and to support an excellent extra-curricular programme, Royal Rhythm. The Dance curriculum not only allows students to study artistic expression through different​ forms of dance from many cultures, but it also examines the benefits of exercise, nutrition and the physiology of dance. Royal Rhythm showcases the
talents of young choreographers and dancers both in our 853 seat theatre, E. L. Fox Auditorium, and within the community.
For more information contact
Ms. Jacquelyn Roosenboom at
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VISUAL ARTS
Aside from the standard grade nine and ten open arts courses and grade eleven and twelve college/university M level courses, we have several specialized courses geared to meet the needs of JFR students. Our Crafts course, AWA, is an example of one such course.
*In grade ten, students can select the Media Arts course which reflects on both time-based media (film and animation) as well as explores digital photogaphy.
*In grade eleven, students who have completed this course can continue his or her interests in time based media by taking the Intro to Film course.
*In grade twelve, students wishing to create more art for their portfolio admissions for post-secondary programs, students can take Drawing and Painting upon completing AVI4M.
For more information contact
Ms. June Sulley 519 822 7090 ext:433
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MUSIC
Now part of the Arts Department, the original John F. Ross Music Department has a long-standing history of excellence from this school's earliest days until now. We are the largest music programme in our county, with courses offered in Band and Vocal from grades 9 -12 and Guitar in grades 11 and 12. Our award-winning Bands and Choirs have
represented Ross internationally and enjoy a reputation for outstanding musicianship across the province.
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For more information contact
Ms. Dorothy Vreeswyk-Kidd at 519 822 7090 ext:509
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DRAMA
The original drama department began in 1970 under the leadership of Kay McKie. What started with one course in Grade 11 in a single classroom, has evolved into one of the largest and most successful programmes in the province with courses from Grade 9 - 12 in English, French and E.S.L. We offer 3 programs of study; the regular program, the technical program and the acting program. Please click on the "The Ontario Curriculum"
on the left of this screen to see the Ministry descriptions.
We operate out of two drama studios and an 853 seat theatre that are fully equipped with technical
equipment to support the students learning.
For further information, feel free to contact
Ms. Jennifer Hutchinson at 519 822 7090 ext: 339
or Jennifer.Hutchinson@ugdsb.on.ca ​
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MEDIA ARTS
The Ontario Curriculum - Grades 11 and 12 - The Arts
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CONTACT
John F. Ross CVI
21 Meyer Drive, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1E 4H1
519.822.7090
519.822.6366