Important Dates
April 17 – Raven Time P2
April 21 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)
May 8 – Raven Time P3
May 15 – Graduation Day (No School)
May 16 - Non-Instructional Day (No School)
May 19 - Victoria Day (No School)
May 22 – Raven Time P4
June 19 - School Council Meeting
JCS Drama Department
The JCS Drama Department has TWO upcoming productions. First up on Thursday, April 17 at 7:00pm at the Seton YMCA Theatre is our Studio Showcase, “Toes, Tracks, Toppings and The Truth Within”. This is a collection of student written and directed pieces that. This show has everything... Big Foot, a pizza delivery guy with a crush, a train headed to the bad place and the struggle with being kind to oneself. The students have such creative ideas and it’s great getting to see them come to life in this show!
Next on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 at 7:00pm at the Seton YMCA Theatre is our mainstage production “8 Minutes Left” by E.B. Lee. This show is a heartfelt dramady which examines the idea of what you would do if you knew the world was ending. It is a character driven vignette play that focuses on human connection and who we turn to in crisis. The students have been working really hard developing these relationships and are excited for everyone to see it.
Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and can be purchased in the Drama Room (1811) or at the door on the night of the performances with cash. Tickets can also be purchased at the main office with debit or credit (cannot purchase these the night of), students need to bring Ms. Taylor the receipts to pick up their tickets. We hope to see you there!
PISA Assessments
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international study conducted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to assess 15-year-old students' skills and knowledge in reading, mathematics, and science. Canada participates in PISA, and the results are used to compare Canadian students' performance to that of students in other countries. The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) oversees the completion of PISA across the country.
Each high school in the CBE will have up to 42 randomly selected students participate in the PISA Assessment. Families will be notified once dates are finalized by CMEC. The assessments will be completed sometime between April 21 through May 30, 2025. It is completed digitally on computers and takes less than half a day. Students will be excused from their classes and the results will not impact their grades at Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal Peter Zajiczek via email.
Grad Information
Please check out our newly updated Graduation 2025 webpage, important information has been added to the JCS Grad webpage this week. Parents can find the ‘4 Weeks to Grad Message’.
Returning Grade 12 Students
For any grade 12 students that have not met the requirements to graduate, there is an opportunity to return to JCS next year. Please pick up an application from the main office and make an appointment to speak with your counsellor to discuss if this is a viable option.
Alberta Post-Secondary Options Program (APOP)
- Who: All JCS students have access to APOP!
- What: APOP is a pilot project that aims to support high school students, especially those in grade 12, in Alberta as they prepare for their life after high school.
- Where: Students create their APOP account at www.myapop.ca.
- Why: APOP provides students with personalized information about postsecondary options and helps students to make decisions about where to go, what to study, and how to cover the costs. Using videos and interactive activities, APOP helps find postsecondary programs that students could get into, make a budget, and estimate how much individuals could receive in grants and loans from Alberta Student Aid.
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.
EducationMatters has opened applications for their 2024-2025 scholarships and awards! Students can see a list of available scholarships and awards, eligibility and deadlines on the Student Success Centre D2L as well as at www.educationmatters.ca. Students can also sign up for information sessions to learn tips on applying for scholarships as well as ask questions about the awards and application process.
Summer School Information – the Student Success Centre will not be receiving any information on Summer School until early/mid-April. Once information has been received, it will be posted in the Student Success Centre D2L as well as the Raven Post.
Upcoming post-secondary visits at JCS
A representative from the following post-secondary institutions will be at JCS to meet with students and answer questions.
Chinook Learning Services Tuesday, April 15 12:00 - 2:30 Main Hub
Concordia University Wednesday, April 15 12:00 - 12:30 Main Hub
University of King’s College Thursday, April 17 8:30 - 9:00 Main Hub
University of Toronto Wednesday, April 23 3:35 - 4:15 LC2 (please note this presentation is geared towards interested Grade 11 students)
Cravens Café
Monday
Soup: Creamy Mushroom
Main: Penne Bolognaise with Garlic Bread
Pizza: Cheese
Hot Sandwich: Philly Beef Melt
Starter: Corn, Cheese, & Jalapeno Fritters with Sweet Frankies Sauce
Tuesday
Soup: Lasagna
Main: Chicken Chop Suey and Rice
Pizza: Pepperoni
Hot Sandwich: Korean Fried Chicken
Starter: Shrimp and Artichoke Dip
Wednesday
Soup: Tuscan Sausage and Potato
Main: Breaded Chicken, Smashed Potatoes, Pineapple and Mango Salsa
Pizza: Pierogi
Hot Sandwich: Meatball Sub
Starter: Jalapeno Poppers
Thursday
Soup: Beef and Barley
Main:
Pizza: BBQ Chicken
Hot Sandwich: Shepherd's Pie/Indigenous Tacos
Starter: Chicken Wings