Important Dates

December 8 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)
December 10 – Fundraiser pickup at JCS
December 22 – Last Day of Classes
January 8 – Classes Resume
January 15 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)
February 15, 16 – Teachers Convention
February 19 – Family Day

Casino Volunteers Needed January 25 & 26

The JCS Parent's Society is hosting a casino! The details are as follows:

• Thursday January 25 and Friday January 26
• Deerfoot Inn & Casino - 11500 - 35 Street SE, Calgary
• All volunteers must be 18 or over.
• No experience necessary – all positions will be trained at the beginning of each shift.

Excellent opportunity to read, catch up on email (bring your laptop), finish that online course, crafts – ask those who have volunteered before as it is quite a bit of fun. Meal, snacks, and refreshments (non-alcoholic) will be available. Sign up in the link below.
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/10163928208/false#/invitation

Clubs

There are many clubs running throughout the year for students to attend. JCS has a new Tutoring Club - Wednesdays at lunch in Room 2304 for any students that would like peer support with their learning.

Cosmetology Client Services

The next client service night is December 7 from 3:30-7:00pm. Students are performing haircuts, colours, perms, manicures, and facials. Please visit the Cosmetology lab or call 403-817-3600 Ext 5 to book.

Exam Schedule

The January exam schedule is posted on the JCS website.

JCS Winter Concert

JCS Music students are proud to present their annual Winter Concert at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Tuesday, December 5. Doors open at 6:00pm, lobby music begins at 6:30pm, and our concert begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are available through TicketMaster at the following link: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F628E571A17

Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $5.00 for youth and students under 18.

Veteran's Food Drive

As we all are feeling, the cost of living has dramatically increased and so the need for people to access the Veteran’s Food Bank is high. Ravens for Rights is running a food drive for the Veteran’s Food Bank this week and next (November 28-December 8).

There will be large boxes in the office for students and staff to drop off a non-perishable (and non-expired) food item.

Parking Pass

Students parking in the student lot require a parking pass. The passes are available for pick up in the business office once the application has been submitted and fees have been paid. Any students who did not receive an email with the pass link, can contact Linda Kowalchuk.  

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.

The following Diploma Prep Courses are available for students writing Diploma exams in January 2024: 

• Rock The Diploma offers classes in-person at SAIT and Canyon Meadows Community Hall as well as on-line.  Schedules are available in the Student Success Centre or register online: www.rtdlearning.com or call:  780-328-0955 or 403-774-7431 or 1-888-665-8803.  
• Alberta Diploma Prep is offering in-person classes in Calgary, and on-demand classes for students outside Calgary or for those who prefer an online option. Classes are held at the University of Calgary and online.  Register at: www.diplomaprep.com

CBe-learn Online Learning for Semester 2

Round 1:  Registration for on-line learning will open for Grade 12 students only on December 14, 15, & 18.  This registration is to target Grade 12 students who require a course for graduation (not upgrading).  If a Grade 12 student needs a specific course online for graduation, they must make an appointment with their Student Advisor in the Student Success Centre on December 14, 15 or 18 to register for the course.  Once requests are processed and approved by CBe-learn, students can expect to gain access to their online course in Brightspace starting the first week of February.  This will be followed by uploads every subsequent Thursday until course capacity is reached, and course registration will be closed.  For a full listing of Grades 10-12 courses offered at CBe-learn, along with descriptions of each, please visit the senior high pages on our website.

Round 2:  Registration reopens for all remaining requests on January 9, 2024. Students wishing to register for an online course for the second semester must make an appointment with their Student Advisor in the Student Success Centre beginning January 9. Once registration in a course has reached capacity, CBe-learn will close registration for that course.

The CBe-learn website (www.cbelearn.ca) hosts the most updated and relevant information for all students, families, teachers, and CBE schools.  Please visit their website regularly for updates and relevant information, policies, and practices. 

Are You Ready to Graduate? 

Grade 12 students attended a presentation regarding Graduation requirements during Raven time on Thursday, November 2 in Period 1. During Raven time on Thursday, November 16 in Period 2, Grade 12 students will be filling out the ‘Are You Ready to Graduate?’ form. This form must be completed by every Grade 12 student and will be collected and submitted to the SSC. Students on a spare in Period 2 can pick up a form from the Main Office.

Craven Café

Craven's menu items contain chicken and ground beef Halal products.

Please see the weekly menu on the Cafeteria and Menu page.