How Can I See My Student Advisor?
Go to the main office and Mrs. Taylor will make an appointment for you. Be sure to schedule a time during your spare or if you don't have a spare at a time that interferes the least with your classes. Remember that Student Advisors are available before and after school, during lunch break, and throughout the day. Student Services is there to supports student’s in their learning journey at JCS and their transition to a successful future beyond high school.
Student Grouping | Student Advisor | Location |
Last name A-G | Mrs. S. Maynes | Main floor – Student Success Centre (SSC) |
Last name H-N | Mrs. B. Yates | Main floor – Student Success Centre (SSC) |
Last name O-Z | Mrs. J. Maki | Main floor – Student Success Centre (SSC) |
EAL, Indigenous, & Knowledge and Employability (K&E) Learners | Mr. B. Kennedy | LC2 – Student Learning Centre (SLC) |
Student Success Centre's mission is to support and empower students in achieving wellness and success academically, personally and socially throughout one’s high school career. Students can access the following services and programs:
- Advisor supports
- Wellness and learning Resource
- EAL Support
- School Resource Officer
- Calgary Bridges for Youth In School Settlement supports
- Various other community resources
High School Completion
In Alberta there are several ways the province recognizes high school completion:
- a High School Diploma
- a Certificate of High School Achievement
How do I earn a High School Diploma?
Earn 100 credits including the following:
- English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
- Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
- Math 20-1, 20-2, or 20-3
- Science – to 20-level (e.g., Chem 20, Sci 24) or Sci 14 & 10
- PE 10
- CALM 20
- 10 credits in approved options (CTS, Fine Arts, Second Languages, PE 20, PE 30)
- 10 credits in any 30-level courses in addition to ELA & Social
How is a Diploma different from a Certificate of High School Achievement?
The Certificate of High School Achievement is not a high school diploma. However, students who have earned a Certificate of High School Achievement may continue to challenge their learning and achieve a high school diploma. Written consent is required to engage in the Certificate of High School Achievement courses.
Support for Students at the CBE
Our students’ success is our top priority and we understand that our students live complex lives and that many factors both in school and outside of school can affect their ability to learn. The CBE offers a variety of services (such as Culture and Linguistic Support, Exceptional and Special Needs, and Psychological Services) to support students, their families and our school, so students can be successful learners.