Important Dates

March 22 – Spring Break Begins for students

April 2 - Classes Resume

April 11 - School Council Meeting - 7:00pm

April 19 - Non-Instructional Day

May 9 - School Council Meeting - 7:00pm

May 16 - Graduation Day

May 17 - Non-Instructional Day(No School)

May 20 - Victoria Day(No School)

Spring Break 

The last day of school is Thursday, March 22 and Students return to school April 2. The staff of JCS wish everyone a peaceful and relaxing break.   

Cravens Cafe  

Craven’s Cafe will be closed for service on April 2. Please ensure that all students bring lunch. 

Calgary Mayor’s Youth Council: Careers Day 

The event aims to expose high school students across Calgary to a range of careers and to allow them to have their questions answered by experienced professionals. Speakers at the event include engineers, various tradespeople, professors, Olympians, various healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and much more!  

For more information on Calgary Mayor’s Youth Council: Careers Day, see Poster or email any questions to myc@youthcentral.com.   

Graduation Lists 

We will be posting a preliminary graduation list in April (students will be listed by CBE ID number, not by their names). In order to be on the graduation list, students must:  

  • be on track to graduate (registered in all courses necessary for graduation). Here is a link to the requirements for a High School Diploma or Certificate of School Completion. Students who have questions about their requirements should make an appointment with their Student Advisor.  
  • be a student in good standing  
  • have paid the $57 graduation fee (can be paid through MyCBE)  
  • Have completed the “Are You Ready to Graduate?” form  

*If your student is not currently passing a graduation requirement course, they may be included on the graduation list if they have made an academic plan with their Student Advisor/Assistant Principal. 

All students on the Graduation List will be eligible to cross the stage and will have their name listed in the graduation programme. 

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 monthly calendar where various upcoming post-secondary events will be posted.  

Registration for 2024-2025 - All current Grade 10 and 11 students should have entered their course requests for the 2024/2025 school year. If not, please pick up a blank form from the Main Office and return it with your requested courses for next year. This must be completed prior to Spring Break to ensure you have courses entered for next year.  

Information regarding Summer School will be available mid-April. Students can check the Student Success Centre D2L or the weekly Raven Post for registration information. 

EducationMatters’ 2023-2024 student award applications are now live.  

Students are encouraged to sign up for one of the upcoming student award information sessions (tudent Award Info Sessions - EducationMatters)  

Students should apply for all awards through the online portal (https://applications.educationmatters.ca). Most of the awards are applied for using the “EducationMatters 2023/2024 General Application Form”.  

All the awards are now posted individually on the SSC D2L under Content, Scholarships. 

Earn high school and post-secondary credits! 

Dual Credit courses are listed for September! Apply before April 12 

September 2024                                                    

  • Business Management 
  • ICT Software and Web Development 
  • Solving Technology Problems 
  • Anatomy & Physiology 
  • Healthcare Career Essentials 
  • Introduction to Sports Management 
  • Medical Terminology 
  • Introduction to the Vet Profession 
  • Vet Tech Certificate 
  • Pre-Employment Autobody 
  • Pre-Employment Automotive Service Tech 
  • Pre-Employment Carpentry 
  • Pre-Employment Pipe Trades 
  • Pre-Employment RV Tech 
  • Pre-Employment Welding 

Please go to Unique Pathways CBE or see Mr. Gelfand.  

Graduation Baby Photos 

If you would like your baby photo to be shown at the grad banquet in a slide show, here is the information about how to submit.  

  • Find a baby photo and an appropriate current photo of you - This can be your grad photo (please let us know if you want us to use the one on file)  
  • Change the name of the files to your FULL NAME and which photo it is (example: Last name, first name - baby photo)  
  • Photos must be submitted by April 22 to be in the slide show    

Please make sure you are checking D2L regularly, listening to announcements and checking the Raven Post and Instagram for more information about Grad.  

Resources to Help Students with Career Planning 

  • myBlueprint  - An interactive education, career, pathways, and life planner (7-12). The tool can help students to explore and build their high school course plan and inform their course choices. 
  • Students login with their educbe email and CBE password. 
  • Alis - Alberta careers, learning and employment information 
  • ALIS CAREERinsite - A one-stop guide to career planning for Albertans. Create your career plan, get to know yourself with quizzes and exercises, explore options, get ready and take action. 
  • Calgary Public Library - Job & Career Accelerator Library Card Required. An interactive career selection and job search system, including: occupation profiles, resume building, cover letter writing, interview skills and more. 

Alberta Health Services - Free Mindfulness for Anxiety Management Module 

The purpose of this 5-minute module is to introduce parents and caregivers to mindfulness as a management tool for anxiety and stress management. Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:  

  • Understand the difference between stress and anxiety  
  • Have an emerging understanding about mindfulness and learn ways to incorporate mindfulness into everyday life  
  • Utilize mindfulness-based strategies to support your child with stress and anxiety management. 

Click HERE to access the free module. 

Register here 

Mental Health Supports for youth through The Summit 

Alberta Health Services’ The Summit is a new one-stop resource and support for Calgary youth struggling with mental health challenges. This latest support alternative opened in spring 2023 and is tailored to meet the mental health needs of all youth under 18 by giving them direct access to on-site assessment and therapy. Walk-in counselling services are available for anyone under 18 years of age and their families. Additionally, these walk-in services do not require a referral! The Summit also offers therapeutic support through a day hospital and community-based treatment. 

Craven Café - April 2-5 

Craven's menu items contain Chicken and Ground Beef Halal products.   

Please see the weekly menu on the Cafeteria page.