JGD Weekly Update Jan. 22-26

Cafeteria closed (including lunchtime) for the week due to graduation photos

Calgary Transit Express Routes – January schedule:
January 22 to 26 – AM service only
January 29 & 30 – No bussing

 

Diploma Examinations January 2024

The staff of John G Diefenbaker wish our students all the best as you prepare and take your examinations. Study hard and good luck!!

**please note some exam locations have been changed. All times remain the same**

Please visit out Exam Schedule page.

Any questions regarding exams, please speak to Assistant Principal Ms. Turner in the Main Office, or email her directly cjturner@cbe.ab.ca

The Alberta Education Diploma examinations cannot be rescheduled but arrangements may be made to write the exam at the next sitting for the exam, which could be either April or June.

Please arrive to the school between 8:30-8:45 and make your way to your designated area. Part A classrooms are organized alphabetically, and names are posted on glass inside Main Doors.

Most Part B exams are in the Main Gym.

Exam Rules & Information

Please visit our Final Examination Rules page.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found on display in the main foyer starting Tuesday, January 16.

Jacket Racket

We have donated jackets and winter outerwear to offer to student and their families if required. Please contact Ms. Turner in the office or by email cjturner@cbe.ab.ca

Attention Grade 12 students –for Second Semester Online Course Registration at Vista and CBe-Learn

CBE learn is opening their registration portal for three days: December 14, 15 and 18.

If you require a course for graduation (not just upgrading a course) please email your counselor ASAP so that they can register you on one of these dates.

CBE learn for all students will open January 9, 2024.

If you require an on line course with CBe-Learn, please reach out to your counselor VIA email so that they can register you.

Vista Virtual school: registration opens December 1, 2023 and you may register yourself at www.vvschool.ca.

Attention Students: Textbook Return Notice

As we approach the Final Exam/Provincial Exam period, we kindly remind you to return any textbooks you no longer need to either the business office or the library. Important Note: After the Provincial exam, it is mandatory to return all textbooks. Failure to do so will result in an automatic Book Fine fee being charged to your account. Please ensure a timely return of textbooks to avoid any unnecessary charges. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Grade 12 Grad Photos

Visit our Graduation page.

Athletics

Please see our Athletics page for home game viewing and spectator policy.

Yearbook

REMINDER: Forms in School Engage (Demographic Verification and Annual Authorization required)

Student demographic verification is required each and every school year. If you have not verified your demographic information for the 2023-24 school year, please log in to your SchoolEngage account and verify your student’s information. Technical support/instructions are available here.

Annual authorizations requiring parent consent are also required for the 2023-24 school year. These are: CBE Use of Student Information: outlines instances when we would like to share student information publically in our day to day work. Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party): provides information pertaining to including students in media events where images may be recorded and used by the third party.