REMINDER: Semester 2 classes start January 31

Cafeteria closed (including lunchtime) until February 1 due to graduation photos

Calgary Transit Express Routes -
January 29 & 30 – No bussing
January 31 – Regular bus schedules resume

School Council Meeting Tuesday, February 13 in person at 6:30 pm.

Semester 2 Schedule Changes  

• Students may notice that their teachers and/or rooms have changed for Semester 2.
• Please have your student look carefully at the room number for each class.
• Staff will be supervising and supporting students as they transition to new rooms and courses in Semester 2. This was due to staffing decisions.
• We are not able to adjust schedules for students to choose their preferred teacher.
• We regret any inconvenience this may have caused.

Junior Achievement

The Junior Achievement Company program will be having a student showcase at CrossIron Mall, Saturday, January 27 from 9am to 9pm. Please come support our Diefenbaker entrepreneurs and take a look at their products. The booths will be set up in the hallway that leads to the food court.

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

JGD Spirit Wear 2023-2024

Do you need some clothes for PE class? Would you like a new hoodie for the fall? We may have some clothing you would be looking for. Check out JGD Spirit Wear Store

Deadline to order is Thursday February 15 at 11:59pm MST.

Orders will be delivered to the students in the school. Approximate delivery date is the week of March 17, 2024.

Please note that sample sizes will not be provided. Since these items are made to order, there will be no returns or exchanges accepted.
???Questions??? Please see Mr. Grant in the PE office (gtgrant@cbe.ab.ca)

Attention Grade 12 students – For Second Semester Online Course Registration at Vista

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 Learning Commons.

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.

Transition to Post-Secondary Education for Students Experiencing Disabilities | Mar. 2, 2024

Athletics

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

Athletics Schedule

February 1:

Jr Boys Basketball at NMHS 5:30 Sr Boys Basketball at NMHS 7:30 Jr Girls Basketball at LBHS 5:30 Sr Girls Basketball at FLHS 7:30

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.

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.

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