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. 

Video Surveillance 

Our school has a video surveillance system to help maintain a safe and secure environment at the school for students, staff and the public, and to help address vandalism and criminal activity on school property. 

The video surveillance system is installed and reviewed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 1066. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), specifically section 10(1) and the Access to Information Act (ATIA). 

This technology can be placed in areas such as the school parking lot, building entrances and exits, stairwells and hallways. This information is recorded and collected to help maintain a safe and secure environment in the school and on school property. The users of this information are the principal or designate and law enforcement personnel in the case of reported incidents that would require an investigation. Only authorized persons will review video surveillance information. 

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 

CBE Student Survey – Parent/Guardian Information 

Lord Beaverbrook High School students will be invited to participate in the CBE Well-Being Student Survey during Period 1 on October 26, 28 and 30. 

The survey is anonymous and voluntary and asks students about school connectedness, relationships, safety and well-being.  

If you have not yet completed the Annual Authorization Forms in SchoolEngage, please do so by October 23, 2026. If you have already completed the forms, no further action is required.  

If no response is received by the deadline, parental consent will be assumed, and your child may participate in the survey. Regardless of parental consent status, student participation remains voluntary.  

A detailed letter with additional information about the survey is attached for your review. 

Thank you for your continued support! 

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. 

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.  

Friday Oct 16 University of Alberta 11:30-12pm  

Tuesday Oct. 20 Bow Valley with April Bellegrade    

Tuesday Nov. 10 SAIT with Sunni Dixon 

Check out Beaverbrook Lodge D2L page for scholarships and awards.  

Brave Dogs Program is Wed.Oct.7 11:45-12:45 * All Indigenous Students Welcome*  

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 

Football

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 & Performing Arts 

All of our Fine & Performing Arts students are deeply involved in rehearsals, choreography, scene development, and producing amazing art pieces! Please mark your calendars for the following F&P Arts concerts/shows/presentations: 

November 19- A Taste of Jazz: Jazz & Dessert Night- 6:30 in the East Courtyard 
November 25- Drama 20/30 Fall Scene Showcase- 6:00 in the LBHS Theatre 
December 3- LBHS Winter Concert- 6:30 in the LBHS Theatre 
December 10- LBHS Winter Dance Show- 6:00 in the LBHS Theatre 

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL!  

Auditions will be held on November 3rd, 4th and 5th. Callbacks will be held on Monday November 9th. No experience necessary. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Park in the theatre or Mr. McPhail in room 200. Thank-you! 

Student Services 

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.  

Scholarship Presentation – October 21 in Rm. 231 during lunch 

If you have questions or are interested in what scholarships are offered and how to apply, please come to the Scholarship presentation on October 21 at lunch in Room 231.  

Pathways to Medicine Scholarship – University of Calgary 

This scholarship is offered annually to students based on the following criteria:  

• Graduating from an Alberta high school and entering the first year of an undergraduate degree. 
• Demonstrates financial need, academic merit, and leadership through school or community involvement. 
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident, with preference for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, rural communities, and/or Indigenous ancestry. 
• To apply for this $5,000 award please visit: https://ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/awards-scholarships-and-bursaries/entrance  

Schulich Leader Scholarships 

Up to 100 scholarships are awarded annually to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates entering Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) programs at 20 partner universities across Canada. Awards are valued at $100,000 for engineering and $80,000 for science and math. Each Canadian high school may nominate one graduating student per year. For more information, please see Ms. Mensink in Guidance. 

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award – Applications open November 1, 2026 

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is open to students of all abilities who meet the following criteria: 

• In good academic standing and a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. 
• Actively involved in unpaid voluntary humanitarian activities. 
• Planning to pursue, or already pursuing, their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their second 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 Open Houses 

IPP Information 

October 9 – Draft IPP is sent home for review and request for edits. Students can pick up their IPP from their period 1 teacher until Oct 16. Signature and request to email pages can be dropped off in the Guidance Office or sent to msorensen@cbe.ab.ca 

LBHS IPP Accommodations 

Students are encouraged to use The Learning Lounge accommodations (room 108). Quiet space to work or get one on one support, after the lesson. Audio reader accommodation to support reading comprehension, increase focus, decrease anxiety. Voice typing/ read back option on essays for students with a LD in reading or written expression.  

All students should be utilizing daily tutorial time to check for clarification.  

October 30 –Deadline to request Diploma accommodations (audio reader or voice typing). For specialized accommodations to be granted for final exams or diploma exams, they must have been used in the corresponding courses during the semester.   

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. 

Other Information 

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. 

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.