​​​Important Dates

We follow the CBE instructional ​calendar. The calendar sets common start and end days, non-instructional days and holidays. For our school’s additional non-instructional days, late entries, early dismissal days and events, see our school calendar page.​

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Photo IDs, Lockers & Fees

Below is the schedule for FLHS Pictures and School IDs, Lockers and Fee Payment.  

Tuesday, August 22

Grade 12: Photos - by first letter last name

A-F     9:00 - 10:30 

G-M   10:30 - 12:00

N-Z    12:30 - 2:00

Wednesday, August 23

Grade 11: Photos -  by first letter last name

A-F     9:00 - 10:30 

G-M   10:30 - 12:00

N-Z    12:30 - 2:00

Thursday, August 24

Grade 10: Photos -  by first letter last name

A-F     9:00 - 10:30 

G-M   10:30 - 12:00

N-Z    12:30 - 2:00

Field Trips within Walking Distance

The CBE values the educational benefit of field trips. Field trips close to our school can complement classroom learning by giving students opportunities to explore the community around their school.  

Please be advised the process for trips within walking distance of the school has been simplified, excluding restricted activities, e.g. swimming. As parents/guardians, you will no longer need to fill out a consent form for your child to go on a class trip that is walking distance from the school, e.g. to a local park.  Appropriate walking distance is determined by the Principal and may vary, depending on the age of the students. 

Teachers will provide at least 48 hours’ notice when planning a trip to a local site. You will be notified about these trips by email or letter.  (please see the full letter on the right side of the screen)

First Day of School - Thursday, August 31

Our first day of classes is Thursday, August 31, 2023 and the school office is open to parents on Monday, August 21, 2023.

The first day of classes we will have a staggered entry as follows:

Grade 10 (ALL Grades of PLP, LEAD and the Class
will attend full days)
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Friday, September 1, 2023
8:30 – 11:30 AM 
Regular Classes: 8:30 AM – 1:16 PM
Grades 11 & 12
Thursday, August 31, 2023 
Friday, September 1, 2023
1:00 – 3:13 PM 
Regular Classes: 8:30 AM – 1:16 PM


School Start & End Times

Our bell times are:

Monday to ThursdayFriday
Warning Bell 8:25 AM
Block 1 8:30 AM – 9:59 AM
Block 2 10:02 AM – 11:31 AM 
Lunch Break 11:31 AM – 12:12 PM
Block 3 12:12 PM – 1:41 PM 
Block 4 1:44 PM – 3:13 PM

Warning Bell 8:25 AM
Block  1 8:30 AM – 9:35 AM
Block 2 9:38 AM – 10:43 AM
Lunch 10:43 AM – 11:00 AM
Block 3  11:03 AM - 12:08 AM
Block 4 12:11 PM – 1:16 PM
Early Dismissal 1:16 PM

Students enrolled in courses at Jack James High School will begin attending them on Tuesday, September 5.                  

School Supplies

Students are expected to supply their own binders, loose-leaf paper, pens, pencils and any other necessary equipment and supplies. An inexpensive calculator is strongly suggested for all students in Math classes. Due to Occupational Health and Safety regulations several shop classes also require steel-toed boots.

Textbooks and handouts will be supplied by the school and are funded by the payment of school fees.

Registration Information

Please visit our How to Register page for all registration details. Please note that the registration process is completed online, but schools can assist with any questions. 

School Calendar

View our School Calendar for upcoming events and dates. See the CBE website for system calendars.

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​​​​​​Do You Have a MyCBE Account? Have You Added Your Child(ren) To the Account?

Parents / Legal Guardians / Independent Students who have not already done so, must create a MyCBE account and add their child(ren) to the account to:

  • access your child’s program information (e.g., course assessments, daily attendance record, report card)
  • view your child’s learning using Brightspace by D2L
  • pay fees and request waivers
  • register for transportation and lunch ​supervision
  • book parent-teacher conferences
  • submit online school forms (required for 2023-24 school year)

You will need your email address on file at the school as well as your child’s CBE ID, which can be found on the:

  • SchoolEngage student profile, for families that registered their child using SchoolEngage. 
    Note | For a visual guide on how to find the CBE ID within SchoolEngage, refer to SchoolEngage CBE Student ID
  • CBE Report Card, beside the child's name
  • CBE ID card

MyCBE Account

For parents / legal guardians / independent students without a MyCBE account

  1. Sign in at www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe
  2. Create the account; refer to MyCBE - Creating an Account
  3. Add child(ren); refer to MyCBE - Adding Additional Students

For parents / legal guardians / independent students with a MyCBE account

  1. Sign in at www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe
  2. Add child(ren); refer to MyCBE - Adding Additional Students

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Most school messages are sent to parents through SchoolMessenger. It’s a mass communication tool that allows schools to easily and securely send email, phone and text messages to parents / guardians, independent students in a particular grade, class, school or area. Messages are sent to the parent contacts on file at your school.​​

To ensure you receive important information from your child’s school and the Calgary Board of Education, subscribe to school messages.​

​​Fees and Waivers

School fees will be charged to families starting in October. Online fee payment is the simplest and most convenient way to pay school fees. Parents can use their online account to pay fees or apply for a waiver at: www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe.

You can find more information on the CBE school fees and waivers​ page.​​​​​​​

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​Further Inform​ation

We look forward to a great year ahead. If you have any questions that we haven’t addressed here, please contact the school. 

For further information visit our CBE back-to-school information​ page.​​​​​

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