Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) - John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute

John F. Ross is located on the northeast outskirts of the city of Guelph. John F. Ross has the highest enrolment in the Upper Grand District School Board due, in part, to it's comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program and French Immersion program. The school attracts a diverse student body from Guelph and the nearby rural communities of Eramosa and Rockwood.

Today’s technology plays an important role in the education of John F. Ross CVI students. Its library includes 16 computer workstations with Internet and CD-ROM access. There are also 6 full computer labs and numerous other computers for use within the classroom. Ross' guidance office also has its own computer lab which is dedicated to assisting students to search for career-related information.  A central meeting place in the school is E.L. Fox Auditorium, which is used for school assemblies and dramatic performances.  It also serves as a link to our school community as various community organizations utilize it for events. 

With its combination of academics, extracurricular activities, and diverse student population, John F. Ross CVI truly recognizes and affirms the growth of the whole person. Ross provides a challenging and broad curriculum and educators who recognize and support the abilities and goals of each student while fostering intercultural understanding and the pursuit of positive relationships, health and wellbeing. 

Why John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute

• Da Vinci Leadership Program: The Da Vinci Arts and Science Community and Environmental Leadership Program is a unique, 4-credit-interdisciplinary program that explores art and science through hands-on, experiential learning at the J.C. Taylor Nature Centre in the arboretum at the University of Guelph. This program also takes students on various field trips in the community, to Killarney Provincial Park for a five day canoe trip, to Toronto to take in museums and galleries, as well as to many labs and other resources on the University of Guelph campus and in the city of Guelph.
• Extracurricular activities: Joining clubs, councils, or teams is a fun way to get involved at Ross.  It’s a great way to make friends and meet new people, improve the school, help bring about change, and build on a resume.