Important Dates

February 13 & 14 – Teachers Convention – No School

February 17 – Family Day

February 20 - Raven Time P2: 2025-26 Course Requests

February 28 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)

March 6 - Raven Time P3

March 20 - Raven Time P4

March 20 – Parent/Teacher Interviews

March 21 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)

March 21 - Parent/Teacher Interviews

March 24-28 - Spring Break

March 31 - Classes Resume

April 2 - Mark Viewing Disabled

April 3 - Raven Time P1

April 7-11 - Spirit Week

April 10 - First Day of Term 4

April 17 - Raven Time P2

2025-26 Course Request Overview 

It’s time for our Grade 10 and Grade 11 students to start planning for next year! Here is what to expect:  

  • February 12: Course planning sheets and a list of courses that students can choose from will be handed out to students during Period 2. An e-mail will be sent to parents with additional registration information.  
  • February 12-20: Students and parents/guardians work together to plan which courses they will register for.  
  • February 20: During Raven Time (period 2), students will receive additional guidance and enter their course requests into PowerSchool AND they will hand in their planning sheets. PowerSchool course request portal will be closed at 4pm.  
  • After February 20: Student Advisors will review students’ course requests. As the semester progresses, if students need to change a course level for a requested course, they will be given an opportunity for adjustments closer to the end of the semester.  

Cravens Café 

Exciting news from the Craven’s Cafe, all training is ahead of schedule and therefore, food service will begin again on February 11. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase.  

Construction Project Pick Up 

Any first semester construction students who left their projects in the shop, please ensure that you pick up your projects before February 12. 

Valedictorian and Graduation Speaker Applications

If you are interested in auditioning to be a speaker at this year’s Graduation ceremony or Graduation banquet, ‘Graduation Speaker Application Packages’ are now available.  Possible roles include:

  • Class Valedictorian
  • Land Acknowledgement
  • Emcees*
  • Toast to the Teachers*
  • Toast to the Parents/Guardian*
  • Class Historian*

*Typically take place at the banquet.

You can get a package from the main office.  Please don’t delay on grabbing one, as there is a lengthy process for the applications!  The deadline for application submission will be Friday, February 21st, 2025.  Application packages can be submitted to back to the main office.  Please see Ms. Taylor in the Drama Room (1811) or Ms. Kouperman in the main office if you have any questions.  

New Grad Information 

Grade 12 students can now view their graduation fees in their MyCBE Account. These fees apply to students intending to participate in the graduation ceremony.  The graduation ceremony is when students will walk the stage in a graduation gown to receive their certificate. The fee is $70 and encompasses the following costs:   

• Rental of the BMO Centre   

• Rental of the graduation gown   

• Souvenir cap and tassel   

• Portfolio and certificate   

• Printing of the program 

• 4 tickets per graduating student to attend the ceremony 

Parents of students who are over 18 are reminded to ensure that their student has signed the consent forms permitting parents to access their fees and accounts with CBE. 

Attention all graduating Grade 12’s! If you would like to have your baby photo in the slideshow that will play at this year’s graduation banquet, please email a photo to jcsbabyphotos@gmail.com. Don’t forget to include the graduate’s first and last name in the email with the photo! 

Yearbook Information 

Families can now order their yearbooks directly through Jostens for $47.50 until February 2025.  

The yearbooks will be available for pick up at the beginning of June for those who have purchased.  

To avoid disappointment, order yours today! 

Calgary Career Fair 

Come connect with employers who are passionate about empowering Alberta’s youth through exciting internship opportunities. This free event is open to teachers, parents, students, and family members – a perfect chance to explore careers, build networks, and discover the future of skilled trades. 

February 19 from 6:00PM - 8:30pm at Central Memorial High School 

March 19 from 6:00PM - 8:30pm at Notre Dame High School 

Go to Careersnextgen.ca and scroll down to Upcoming Events to register! 

For more information, please contact Mr. Gelfand 

YMCA Tutoring Table 

JCS is partnered with Calgary United Way’s All In for Youth (AIFY) initiative. JCS administration and the Student Success Centre work with collaboratively with an AIFY Success Coach to support vulnerable students to be successful at school and in the community. One of the programs the AIFY offers JCS students is the YMCA Tutoring Table Program. 

  • Free tutoring services to JCS students. 
  • Semester 2 tutoring sessions start week of February 24. 
  • In-person at JCS or online tutoring opportunities. 
  • Assist students in math (Math 10 -3, 10-C, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1 and 30-2) courses. Limited science tutoring is available. 
  • Preference given to students who have financial &/or academic need. 
  • Student MUST commit to attend the weekly tutoring sessions.  
  • To apply go to: https://www.ymcacalgary.org/tutoring-table-program 
  • Email tutoring@ymcacalgary.org if you have any questions. 

Ieuan Roberts, JCS’ AIFY Success Coach, is at the school on Tuesdays, Thursdays and select Fridays. Contact your student’s Student Advisor for more information about the AIFY Success Coach program. 

Information from the Student Success Centre 

Every student at JCS is enrolled in the Student Success Centre (SSC) D2L shell. Lots of valuable information will be posted there. Students are encouraged to log in and keep up to date with the available information regarding post-secondary applications, university open houses, and scholarships. Students should also review the D2L monthly calendar where various upcoming post-secondary events will be posted. 

Upcoming Post-Secondary Presentations Coming to JCS   

Student recruiters from various post-secondary institutions will be at JCS on the following days and times for students to stop by and get questions answered! 

Monday, February 10 St. FX University Main Hub 2:00-12:30 

Tuesday, February 11 Canadian Armed Forces Main Hub 12:00-12:30 

Tuesday, February 18 St. Mary’s University Main Hub        12:00-12:30 

Monday, February 24 University of Lethbridge Main Hub 12:00-12:30 

Wednesday, February 26 U of C Main Hub 12:00-12:30