Important Dates

January 8 – Classes Resume
January 15 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)
January 25 & 26 - JCS Casino
February 15, 16 – Teachers Convention
February 19 – Family Day
March 21 – Last Day of Classes
March 22 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)
April 2 – Classes Resume 

Seasons Greetings from all the JCS staff. We wish you a warm and safe break and look forward to seeing students again on January 8, 2024. 

Craven Cafe  

The Craven Café will not have food service available on Monday, January 8. Please ensure that your students have lunch.  

JCS Vocal Jazz 

Congratulations to the JCS Vocal Jazz 1 students for making it into the top 10 in this year’s CBC Canadian Music Class Challenge, they placed third in the Senior Vocal Category! Way to go Ravens! 

New Brighton Re-designation 

The decision was made to re-designate students from the New Brighton community to Lord Beaverbrook High School for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. 

• Current Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School students from the New Brighton community must inform the school of their choice to remain at Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School or transfer to Lord Beaverbrook High School by February 14, 2024. Please email Delane Williams with your decision.  

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 on-line 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 

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 new 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. 

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.  

Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada. See the Student Success Centre D2L for more information on how to apply and important deadlines.   

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 online.  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 must complete the ‘Are You Ready to Graduate?’ form given out in Raven time in November. Blank forms can be picked up in 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.