Our program is designed to personalize learning for every student.
Counsellors, coordinators, learning strategies teachers, family school liaison workers, career practitioners and educational support workers triage services to support student success.
- Awards
- Scholarships
- Learning support
- Post Secondary Planning
- Individual Program Plans
- Course Registration and Timetabling
- Support in the High School Long-Range Plan
- Screening and connecting families with community resources
Counsellors
Students are assigned to counsellors alphabetically. Appointments are booked between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Guidance Office. Parents are invited to make appointments with counsellors by contacting the Guidance Administrative Assistant at 403-259-5585 ext. 2410.
Counsellors assist students by providing information and counselling in the following areas:
- Educational planning - course selection and graduation requirements, credit recovery, career exploration, post-secondary planning, “life after high school,” scholarships, bursaries and awards, personal and social issues.
Counsellors:
- Ms. Jennifer Mensink | Learning Leader | A - D
- Ms. Christa Howie | E - K
- Mrs. Hannah Latak | L - R
- Mrs. Debbie Tait | S - Z
Individualized Program Plans
- M.J. Sorensen msorensen@cbe.ab.ca
Indigenous Student Graduation Coach
- Judy Wilkins - jawilkins@cbe.ab.ca
Guidance Administrative Assistant
- Andrea Bilton - albilton@cbe.ab.ca
Trellis Youth Success Coach
- Kaila Mtetwa-Gray - kmtetwa-gray@growwithtrellis.ca
School Resource Officer
The role of the Resource Officer is to provide guidance and act as a legal resource for teachers, students, parents/guardians, and the community at large. Part of this role is to encourage communication and greater understanding among young people and the Calgary Police Service. The School Resource Officer can be contacted through the main office.
A Parents Best Source of Immediate Information
For up-to-date information regarding attendance, grades, names of teachers and much moreMyCBE.
All in for Youth
Our school, in partnership with the United Way of Calgary, participates in the “All in for Youth” Initiative (AIFY). This initiative focuses on three main areas: Keep Youth in School; Bring Youth Back to School and; Link Youth to Further Education. Our school continues to work with representatives from the United Way to discuss and strategize how best to partner services and support our students.
Important information regarding this initiative and our partnership with AIFY and the United Way of Calgary can be found on the Calgary United Way site.
Programs Available at Our School
Alex Youth Health Centre
Confidential medical support, mental health supports, offer support to get SIN cards, parenting support for teen pregnancies. Contact: Self-referral to Alex Success Coach
Barrier Removal Funds
These funds are to be used to remove barriers to student learning and achievement. Includes transportation, food, clothing, school supplies, day care costs, health needs (prescription drugs, eye glasses, etc.) tutoring, and out of school counselling. Contact: Success Coach Guidance
Bissett Bursaries
Full first year tuition to 20 AIFY high school graduates who demonstrate financial need, and an interest in continuing their education at SAIT Polytechnic. Contact: Success Coach, LBHS Guidance
Burns Memorial Fund
Support for student living via financial supports and possible living allowances so that the student can continue schooling. Contact: Success Coach Guidance BMF
CBE Mental Health Psychologist
Psycho-educational assessments, PD support, workshops, and consultation. Contact: Guidance
Guidance Counsellors
Counsellors assist students by providing information and counselling in Educational planning - course selection and graduation requirements; Career exploration; post-secondary planning; “life after high school”; scholarships, bursaries and awards; personal and social issues.
Heart of South Calgary Family Center
Available to families with children 0-18 living in South Calgary. Programs include parent education, family support, child development, and information and referral. Contact: self-referral or Guidance
In-Home Settlement Worker
Works with newly arrived immigrant families. Provides resources and direction to help with adjusting to Calgary. Contact Guidance
Learning Lounge
The Learning Lounge is a Generative Learning Environment that is student driven. It is a place that can be accessed by ALL students and teachers. It is relationship based and resource rich.
Math Tutoring
After school math tutoring at one of 5 YMCA locations. Students receive nutritious snacks, two hours of tutoring and mentorship, and a pass to the YMCA for regular attendance. Contact: Guidance
mPower Mentoring
Mentors encourage and empower high school youth to identify their strengths, explore their passions, and achieve their goals as they journey towards adulthood. Contact: Success Coach or Guidance
Off-Campus Coordinator
Is responsible for monitoring work experience placements and RAP positions. School point person for registering students in unique pathway opportunities which include internships, dual credit courses and exploratory positions in the trades. Contact: Laura Freeborn
Resiliency Team
A multidisciplinary team approach has been organized to assist students and parents with challenges that have negatively impacted a students ability to focus on their learning. Contact: Guidance
Spitfirez
Weekly, student driven girls group focused on positive female role models and female empowerment. Contact: LaVerne Bramall, Anne-Marie Foster
Tutorial Support
Tutorial times are offered every morning 9:00 to 9:30 am. Teachers will be in their classrooms (communicated in course outline) and available to work with students. Tutorials may also be offered to students by appointment and arranged between the student and teacher during other times when teacher schedules permit.
Support for Students at the CBE
Our students’ success is our top priority and we understand that our students live complex lives and that many factors both in school and outside of school can affect their ability to learn. The CBE offers a variety of services (such as Culture and Linguistic Support, Exceptional and Special Needs, and Psychological Services) to support students, their families and our school, so students can be successful learners.