A Message from Administration 

School Entrance & Door Access – Important Information 

Dear Parent(s) /Guardian(s) and Caregivers(s), 

To support the safety and security of our school community, starting October 5^th, Lord Beaverbrook High School will be securing exterior doors during instructional hours, in alignment with CBE safety expectations. 

Morning & After Lunch: Exterior doors will remain open for 15 minutes after the start of classes to allow students to enter the building. After this time, students arriving late will need to use the intercom to request access. 

Access During the Day: Students and visitors who need to enter the school after the doors are secured can use the intercom at the main entrance to request access. 

Intercom Access Hours: 

• Monday–Thursday: until 4:00 p.m. 
• Friday: until 2:30 p.m. 

Please do not prop open exterior doors or allow unauthorized individuals to enter the building. Visitors are required to report directly to the Main Office upon arrival. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment at Lord Beaverbrook High School. 

Calgary Transit: Safe & Respectful Behaviour 

Parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to speak with their students about the importance of safe, respectful and appropriate behaviour on Calgary Transit. Illegal activities, disruptive behaviour, harassment, fighting, property damage, or behaviour that creates a safety concern are not tolerated and may result in enforcement action, including fines or a Calgary Transit banning notice.  

Students are expected to follow Calgary Transit rules and respect transit operators, staff and fellow passengers. 

If something is not going well on the bus:  

• Immediate danger or emergency: Call 911.  
• Transit safety concern: Text 74100 to report a safety concern to Calgary Transit. www-prd-cdn.calgarytransit.com  
• Calgary Transit Customer Service: 403-262-1000 for general concerns or follow-up. calgarytransit.com 

When reporting an incident, provide the bus route/number, location, direction of travel, and as much information about the incident as possible. 

Student Parking & Passes 

Many of our students drive to school each day, and we appreciate your support in helping keep our student parking lot safe, clean, and respectful for everyone. 

Please remind your student that all vehicles parked on school property must display a valid Lord Beaverbrook High School parking pass. Parking passes can be purchased through our Business Administrator in the business office. 

We also ask students to: 

• Drive slowly and responsibly while on school property. 
• Respect other vehicles and pedestrians. 
• Keep the parking lot free of litter and dispose of garbage appropriately. 

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Please see our school website for the most up-to-date information: LINK 

Lord Beaverbrook High School Administration 

General School Updates 

Reminder – Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up 

The main staff parking lot is reserved for Staff and Visitors with appointments. It is imperative that it is always kept clear for Emergency Vehicles and First Responders. 

Parents are NOT to drop students off or pick them up from school in the main lot at any time. All dropping off and picking up must be done on 90th Avenue. Please consider all of our staff and students’ safety and respect the Do Not Enter signs and the No Parking Fire Lane signs. This lot is explicitly reserved for Staff, Emergency Vehicles, and Visitors with booked appointments. 

Photo Retake Day 

Photo Retake Day will take place on October 9. Please note that ID cards will not be provided on retake day. 

Message from our Parent Council  

Child & Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Series 

The CBE invites parents and guardians to join a free online series focused on child and youth well-being. October sessions cover topics including ADHD in Girls, Vaping & Youth, Technology & Mental Health, Sexual Health, and more. 

Sessions provide families with practical information, resources, helplines and strategies to support healthy child and youth development. For session details and registration, please visit the CBE website. 

Supporting Teen Mental Health 

The Lord Beaverbrook High School Parent Council is excited to welcome award-winning psychologist Dr. Caroline Buzanko to LBHS. She’ll help parents recognize the signs of teen mental health and learn how to access supports and strategies that help our teens thrive. This presentation is open to all parents and guardians. 

When: Tuesday, October 20th 6:30pm-8:00pm 

Where: Theatre, Lord Beaverbrook High School 

RSVP: Send your name and email to the Parent Council Secretary at lbhsscsecretary@gmail.com to be entered into a draw for one of three books recommended by Dr. Buzanko. 

We hope you can make it! 

Beaverbrook Lodge Updates  

Bring your Lunch and come meet our local Post-Secondary Indigenous Recruiters. 12:15-12:45 in the Lodge, room 128.  

Monday Oct. 5 University of Calgary with Alysha Atkins 

Tuesday Oct. 20 Bow Valley with April Bellegrade 

Monday Oct. 19 Mount Royal University with Alex O’Brien 

Tuesday Nov. 10 SAIT with Sunni Dixon 

Brave Dogs Program is starting Wed.Oct.7 11:45-12:45 

The YMCA Brave Dogs Clan Program is a weekly cultural program run by Teigan Smith from Piikani Nation. This program is open to any of our self-identifying First Nation, Metis and Inuit students to participate in. Link to register 

Academic Information 

As a reminder, all Math students are expected to bring a calculator to class each day. The school does not have calculators available for students to borrow, and cell phones cannot be used as calculators during class. Please ensure your student comes prepared with a calculator for their Math classes. 

Advanced Placement (AP) Students – Important Registration Reminder 

If you are registered in an Advanced Placement (AP) class, please make sure that you are enrolled in the AP Classroom through the Collegeboard at https://myap.collegeboard.org/login for your AP course section in your timetable.  To enrol you need the JOIN CODE provided by your AP teacher.   Being enrolled in the AP Classroom through myap.collegeboard.org is important to ensure that you are properly identified for the AP exam, as well as give you access to numerous AP resources.  If you have questions, please speak with your AP teacher. 

Athletics

Field Hockey 

• Interested in trying Field Hockey? Or experienced players wanting to touch up on their skill? The Field Hockey coaches are offering a Field Hockey Boot Camp Sept. 11, 18 and Oct. 2 after school starting at 2:20. No experience required – just bring athletic gear and a water bottle! (Returning players should bring shin guards and a mouth guard.) 

Football Game Admission & Family Pass Information -Link 

Gate Admission is in effect for ALL Football Games 

• Adults: $5.00       
• Seniors (65+): $2.00       
• Students: $2.00       
• Under 6: FREE  
• Payment by tap is preferred at the gate, although limited cash options will be available if needed. 

Student Spectators at Football Games 

• Student Spectators: Only students enrolled at one of the schools/teams competing in the game may attend as student spectators. A valid student ID is required upon entry. The Supervising Administrator at the game retains discretion to address unique or exceptional circumstances. 

Family Pass Information 

• Each athlete will be provided with a Family Pass for (4) which may only be used with an accompanying adult parent/ guardian 
• Terms of Use: 
• Must be presented at time of entry 
• Additional family members will need to pay regular gate admission 
• Children under 6 are free 
• Lost, stolen, or forgotten passes will NOT be replaced, and gate admission will need to be paid 
• The Family Pass is only valid for 2026 Regular Season football games. Playoff gate admission fees are still in effect 

Thank you for your support of our football program. We look forward to seeing our Lords community at upcoming games and cheering on our athletes throughout the season! 🏈 

Fine Arts 

Please see the school’s Fine Arts communications for current opportunities and events. 

Student Services 

Unique Pathways Information Night  
Through partnerships with post-secondary institutions, industry and community organizations, Unique Pathways offers CBE students hands-on Exploratory programs and Dual Credit opportunities while still in school. High school students and families are invited to the fall Unique Pathways Information Night on Tuesday, Oct. 6 to learn more, meet partners, and explore opportunities connected to future education, careers and interests.   

Course Changes and Course Drop Deadline 

Course changes for semester one are now complete. 

The deadline to drop a course for semester one is October 30, 2026. Please ensure that if you need to drop a course you book an appointment with your guidance counsellor before this date. 

Post Secondary Applications 

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can start applying for Post-Secondary institutes in Alberta. An application profile needs to be created on the Apply Alberta website www.applyalberta.ca. Once you application profile has been created you will then select your Post-Secondary institute of choice. For Out of province institutions, please see their websites for application process. 

MyPass 

myPass is a secure self-service website for Alberta high school students to access their education information 

Use myPass to: 

• Order transcripts 
• View diploma exam results 
• View progress towards a credential (diploma or certificate) 
• View student personal information 
• View and print detailed academic reports (DAR) 
• Order additional copies of a credential 

 Please come to guidance to set up your myPass account.  

Scholarships

Schulich Leader Scholarships 

Up to one hundred scholarships are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $100,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $80,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship. If you are interested in more information, please see Ms. Mensink in Guidance 

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award – Applications open November 1, 2026 

Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities. To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be: 

• In good academic standing. 
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. 
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated). 
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year. 

 To apply please visit https://terryfoxawards.ca/applicant-information/ 

Loran Scholarship – Deadline October 15, 2026 

Loran looks beyond grades and gets to know each applicant through an in-depth selection process that is a personal growth experience in itself. Just applying for the Loran Award is a chance to reflect on your sense of purpose, your contributions to your community, and your goals for effecting meaningful change in the future. It is also a unique opportunity to meet other changemakers like yourself who see the world through a lens of optimism, courage, curiosity, and creativity.  

Criteria:  

• Be entering university for the first time in September 2027. 
• Present a minimum cumulative average of 88%. 
• Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status. 
• Be born between January 1, 2005 and September 1, 2011. 

Applications are now open. Please visit https://loranscholar.ca/the-program/how-to-apply/  for more information and to apply. 

University Presentations 

University Open Houses 

Healthy Relationships Program 

Someone to talk to. Someone to listen. 
FearIsNotLove’s Healthy Relationships Program provides a safe, open, and non-judgmental space for students to talk about relationships, emotions, and concerns. Whether you are feeling confused, pressured, hurt, alone, or unsure about a relationship, you don’t have to navigate it alone—we’re here to help. 

Students can connect with their Guidance Counsellor or access support through 

•  FearIsNotLove. Text: 403-604-6689  
• Email: help@fearisnotlove.ca  
• Toll-Free: 1-866-606-SAFE (7233) 

High School IPP Process 

Teachers have access to all IPP information from previous CBE schools. Shared IPP information from previous school boards will be entered in early September. 

September – Teachers read through IPPs from last year and get to know students. Teacher and student set a target for the semester (usually a skill or behaviour needing improvement related to IPP diagnosis). 

October 9 – Draft IPP is sent home for review and request for edits. 

LBHS IPP Accommodations 

• Classroom accommodations. 
• Access to The Learning Lounge after instruction. A space available for students on an IPP to: work, regulate, focus, use a Chromebook, get one-on-one support, use voice typing for written work, and set up exam accommodations. Student may request IPP access or teachers may send student. 
• Exam accommodation for multiple-choice exams (audio reader on a Chromebook with headphones in The Learning Lounge). 
• Exam accommodation for written response (voice typing on a Chromebook in The Learning Lounge).

Other Information 

All students on an IPP have a target for self-advocacy and communication. Students will be reminded and encouraged to use their IPP accommodations, particularly Grade 10s. Students will be reminded and encouraged to communicate with their teachers about strategies and accommodations that have been successful previously or that they'd like to try. 

Exam Accommodations 

Need to be requested with the teacher at least 1–2 days before an exam. Students need to bring their own headphones for multiple-choice exam reader. Students must use exam accommodations throughout the semester in order to be able to use them for final exams and diploma exams. The Learning Lounge (Room 108) will manage extra time if needed. 

CTS Heavy & Light Shops 

PPE Information & Clarification 

As students get settled into their Heavy Shops classes, we want to share a quick reminder about safety equipment. Safety glasses are provided for all students, while some shops may also require lab coats/coveralls, appropriate footwear, gloves, or hard hats. Some courses may allow students to bring their own PPE if they prefer, provided it meets safety guidelines. Students should speak with their shop teacher for specific PPE requirements and details. 

Leadership 

We, the Leadership students, have a request. One of our initiatives this year is hosting a Friday Cafe during tutorial time.  As such, we are looking to expand our collection of board games and card games which can be enjoyed in 20-25 minutes.  If you have any which you think we could take off your hands, please send them to school to be dropped off in room 271. Thank you in advance. 

Annual Volunteer Registration Required 

To help ensure the safety and security of all students and staff, all volunteers must complete the Annual Volunteer Registration Form each school year before participating in school volunteer activities. This requirement applies to both new and returning volunteers. 

• Parents and guardians can register through the SchoolEngage tab in their MyCBE account. 
• Volunteers must review and acknowledge the privacy requirements as part of the registration process. 
• Community members who do not have a child registered with CBE must complete their registration in person at the school where they wish to volunteer. 

Thank you for supporting our school community. We appreciate all of our volunteers and look forward to working with you this year. 

Outdoor Club – Chester Lake Hiking Trip October 9th 

Thank you to parents and students for meeting the requirements for the trip, so far!  Just a reminder to pay your fee for the trip or it could still be cancelled. Payments must be completed by October 5^th at the latest.  Fees for the trip are on PowerSchool accounts. If a parent missed the mandatory meeting on September 29^th, they must email Mr. Slaughter sjslaughter@cbe.ab.ca to receive the information from the meeting.  

Parent Volunteers Needed for Outdoor Club 

Outdoor Club needs parents with Wilderness First Aid (WFA), volunteer registration, and valid police check to help cover supervision on our outdoor excursions throughout the year! If you have WFA and have a love for taking young adults into the outdoors, contact Mr. Slaughter: sjslaughter@cbe.ab.ca 

LBHS Sailing Trip April 4-8, 2027 

Application Deadline has been extended!  Please pick up an application form from Ms. Murphy (kmmurphy@cbe.ab.ca) in Room 217.  Applications will be accepted until Friday October 9^th.  We have 8 places left on the trip.  If we do not fill those 8 spots, the trip will be cancelled.