Please check back frequently throughout the year as updates will be added


JCS Graduation 2027

Tuesday May 18, 2027

BMO Centre Stampede Park 

20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 


8:30am - 12:00 pm | Graduation Ceremony

8:00 am | Graduands Arrive

8:30 am | Doors Open for Guests

9:00 am SHARP | Ceremony Starts

Tickets are required for all guest, graduands do not need ticket.


5:00 to 10:30 pm | Graduation Banquet

5:00 pm | Doors Open

6:00 pm | Reception and Speeches

6:30 pm | Buffet Style Dinner & Late Entry Deadline

Approximately 8:30pm | Dance

Proof of purchase required for all guests (PowerSchool receipt).


There is no school for grades 10 and 11 students on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.


We have updated our Graduation 2027 webpage! Please click on the links below for more information about the:

Important Dates to Remember:

  • October 2026 | Grad grown size ordering (specific dates to come)

Why are there fees to graduation events?

Please be advised that all fees are allocated to cover expenses related to the graduation events. There is no profit generated from graduation fees or ticket sales, and no benefit is provided to JCS school or its staff.

Grad Gown Sizing

Grad Gown Ordering: Grad Gown ordering will take place during October. Please make sure you are attending all your classes as we will be ordering them during class time. Stayed tuned for more information about this.

Helpful tip:  Ensure your student knows their height when they are ordering a graduation gown!  Please contact 2027 Graduation Planning Team (Ms. Taylor, Ms. Baptist or Ms. Gavan) if your student requires a ‘full fit’ gown.

Graduation Portraits

Graduation portraits can be booked through the Lifetouch website. Location and booking start are TBA. We will update when bookings are open!

  • October 26th – 30th, 2026
  • November 3rd and 4th, 2026

Booking your appointment ensures you will be included in both the yearbook and the graduation composite.  As part of your sitting, you will also receive a complimentary 5x7 photo of you crossing the stage during commencements at the end of the year (if you attend the ceremony).

Helpful tip: Students are strongly encouraged to have their graduation portraits taken as early as possible to ensure they are featured in the Yearbook. Graduation portraits taken after December 2026 are not guaranteed to be included in the Yearbook due to longer turn-around times and deadlines.

Grad Fundraising

·       More info to come!

Graduation Speeches

·       More info to come!

Graduation Communication

Please be advised specific details about the Graduation Ceremony and Banquet will be released as they become available on the JCS website.

All students who are in Grade 12 are enrolled in the "Grad 2027" Brightspace/D2L shell -- it is highly recommended that students use the Brightspace Pulse app to ensure they receive notifications of updates. We also recommend students listen to in-school announcements on the PA and TVs, check the Raven Post and Instagram for more information about Grad.  

Finally, starting in late March we will be sending weekly communications to parents/guardians who have registered to receive communications in CBE's School Messenger. These messages will also be posted on the JCS Graduation webpage.

Why am I not getting the Grad School Messenger Communications?

There are a few of reasons why you might not be getting the weekly graduation communications that are sent to parent email addresses:

  • Your student is over 18 and has not signed the consent form permitting communication from the school. Please ask your student to sign the consent to release information form that is available in the main office.
  • Messages are going to your spam or junk folder. Please mark them as "not spam" or move them to your inbox.
  • If you're not getting the messages to your inbox or junk email folders and your student is not 18 years old, check your email/contact information with the school to ensure that it's correct.  
  • ​If your email address is correct in our files, check your Blocked Senders or Blocked Addresses in your email settings and remove any cbe.ab.ca email addresses. ​

More information and how to sign up for School Messenger is available on the CBE School Messenger Webpage.

Alberta Education High School Diploma Criteria

Earn at least 100 credits by taking required courses, plus other courses that interest you and help you achieve your goals.

Required courses:

  • English 30-1 or 30-2
  • Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
  • Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2 or 20-3
  • Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20*
  • Physical Education 10
  • Career and Life Management (CALM)

Earn 10 credits, in any combination, from:

  • Career and Technology Studies (CTS)
  • Fine arts 
  • Second languages
  • Physical Education 20 and/or 30
  • Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) courses
  • Knowledge and Employability courses
  • Locally developed courses in CTS, fine arts, second languages or Knowledge and Employability; and

Earn 10 credits in any 30-level course (in addition to English and Social Studies), in any combination, from:

  • 30-level mathematics, science, fine arts, second languages, CTS, or physical education 
  • 30-level locally developed course (learn more about these course options through your high school) 
  • 30-level Work Experience 
  • 30-level Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) 
  • 30-level Knowledge and Employability courses
  • Advanced level (3000 series) in CTS courses
  • 30-level Green Certificate Specialization courses
  • Special Projects 30

 *The science requirement may also be met with a 10-credit combination of Science 14 and Science 10.

Alberta Certificate of High School Achievement

The requirements indicated in this chart are the minimum requirements for a student to attain a Certificate of High School Achievement. The requirements for entry into post-secondary institutions and workplaces may require additional and/or specific courses.

Earn a minimum of 80 credits and complete the following courses:

  • English Language Arts 20-2 or 30-4; and
  • Mathematics 10-3 or 20-4; and
  • Science 14 or 20-4; and
  • Social Studies 10-2 or 20-4; and
  • Physical Education 10; and
  • Career and Life Management (CALM)

AND either

Earn 5 credits in

  • 30-level Knowledge & Employability occupational course, or
  • 30-level Career and Technology Studies (CTS), or
  • 30-level locally developed course (learn more at your high school) with an occupational focus

AND 5 credits in

  • 30-level Knowledge & Employability Workplace Practicum course, or
  • 30-level Work Experience course, or
  • 30-level Green Certificate course, or
  • Special Projects 30

OR earn 5 credits in

  • 30-level Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) course.


More information regarding the Alberta Education High School Diploma and Certificates can be found HERE.

We are looking forward to celebrating with you!