This Week at BCHS May 13 - May 17, 2024
THIS WEEK AT BCHS
Belonging, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Safety
May 13 - May 17, 2024
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Please check out the BCHS Events Calendar https://bchs.crps.ca/.
Check out our Daily School Announcements here.
PATs, diploma exams, and school final exams
Grade 9 have their first Provincial Assessment Test (PAT) next week on Monday, May 13 in English Language Arts. Once students have finished the test they will return to their regular classes for the rest of the day. Grade 12 diploma exams and the rest of the PATs are listed on our school calendar. Next week we will add the final school exam dates for Grades 10 and 11. The last day of regularly scheduled classes is Friday, June 14 and there will be exams until Wednesday, June 26.
More information can be found on this link from Alberta Education.
Holocaust Education Symposium
Grade 11 students are visiting the Holocaust Education Symposium in Calgary on Monday, May 13. Students will learn about the history of the Holocaust through the voice of a survivor or their descendant, watch a film about the genocide of Jewish people at the hands of the Nazis, and tour an exhibition called ‘Violins of Hope’. This is a rare opportunity for BCHS students to learn, in a powerful way, about the Holocaust and that despite it being during the Second World War its effects are still felt around the world today.
Exam Timetable
Here is the timetable for exams in June. These dates will also be on our website calendar. Students taking diploma exams are required to take them on the scheduled date as these dates are set by Alberta Education. If students cannot take the other final exams on the date published; they need to talk to their teacher about rescheduling.
Parent Portal
Please ensure you can log into Parent Portal. Look for the PowerSchool Parent Portal Quick Link on our school website or click here. This is where you will access report cards, attendance updates, and school fees. If you have trouble with your username or password, please contact the school office.
Extra Curricular News
Rugby
Please see the attached rugby practice schedule for a list of all practice times.
Bears Rugby Schedule
Track and Field
BCHS students have been invited to join CCHS track and field practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the LGMS track in Canmore from 3:35 - 5 pm. Track and Field Regionals are on May 15 at LGMS.
The Week Ahead
Monday, May 13, 2024
- PAT Grade 9 English Language Arts Part A (writing)
- Centre for Sexuality and Health visit to CALM/Health 9
- SAIT Dual Credit Baking session 10 (last session)
- Grade 11 Social Studies to Holocaust Education Symposium, Calgary
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- Teacher support at lunch
- Centre for Sexuality and Health visit to CALM/Health 9
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Teacher support at lunch
- Centre for Sexuality and Health visit to CALM/Health 9
Thursday, May 16, 2024
- Teacher support at lunch
- Student council at lunch
- Centre for Sexuality and Health visit to CALM/Health 9
Friday, May 17, 2024
- No school for students
Monday, May 20, 2024
- Victoria Day - No school
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, May 22: School council 4:15 pm
- Friday, May 24: Valedictorian application deadline
- Friday, May 24: National Indigenous People’s Day Assembly 10 am
- Monday, May 27: Valedictorian nominees meeting
- Tuesday, May 28: Band 9 to Banff Centre
- Thursday, May 30: Band 9 performs at CCHS
- Friday, May 31: Half day Friday
- Monday, June 3 - June 7: Valedictorian interviews
- Thursday, June 6: WimWe Bog Boat Canoeing field trip Grade 10
- Tuesday, June 11: English 30-1 & 30-2 Part A diploma exam
- Wednesday, June 12: Social Studies 30-1 & 30-2 Part A exam
- Wednesday, June 12: PAT Grade 9 English Part B exam
- Thursday, June 13: PAT Grade 9 Math Part A exam
- Friday, June 14: Last day of regularly scheduled classes
- Friday, June 14: End of year Awards Assembly
School Calendar
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Teacher Support
Teacher Support sessions run over lunchtime on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. These are sessions for students who need further teacher support to complete assignments or have missed a test due to an absence. Students will need to bring their lunch with them.
Volunteers 2023-2024
All volunteers need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the RCMP every 12 months. This usually only takes a few days - contact our office for more details and a form.
School Fees
Bear Wear, rugby, and badminton fees are on Parent Portal. Details for payment options are available here.
myPass
Just a reminder that Grade 10 - 12 students should set up their myPass so they can access their school transcripts and track their high school credits. Here is a step by step guide for setting up MyPass
International Student Program
CRPS is looking for Canmore & Banff families to host our next incredible cohort of 50 international students arriving in August 2024! Make meaningful connections, share your different cultures, learn a new language, and build life-long memories & friendships! Commitments of 5 months and 10 months are available, with monthly remuneration provided. For more information and to apply, contact international@crps.ca or 403-609-6072.
Follow this link to find out more!
Other Information
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News
Parent Resource - 6 Pillars of Well Being. https://www.seethesigns.ca/resources/
Bow Valley Settlement Services Information and newsletter Click Here.
Follow the link to view the 'The Brief’; highlights from the April 24, 2024 Public School Board Meeting.
BCHS Bear Tools
- The 2023/2024 Student / Parent Handbook is here.
- Alberta Education has now made student access to their official transcript of marks available to all Grade 10 - 12 students available through a myPass account (myPass.alberta.ca). Grade 10 marks will start to appear after the first semester.
- Please click this link for the 2022 - 2024 School Calendar
Please feel free to contact the Principal, Chris Rogers (chris.rogers@crps.ca) with feedback or suggestions or use our feedback link here.