Welcome to Crescent Heights High School!

  • Schedules will be available in the student’s MyCBE account. We will be balancing and creating new classes right up until the first day of classes so classes may change positions.
  • Watch for an email this summer that explains start up procedures.
  • In August, please log into your parent Power School account to review your student’s schedule and attendance once they are available. This can be quickly set up through our school website. Instructions will be available in the mailout. Regular attendance plays a significant role in student success.

Schedules 

All students are advised to check their schedules to ensure that they are full and balanced in the number of academic core subjects each semester.

Course changes are subject to availability. We do have a waitlist that we work through but change requests are not guaranteed after the students register for their classes at CHHS. Counsellors email out change request forms in mid-August before the school year begins and mid-fall for semester two requests however changes to limited to the specific reasons outlined below. Students are strongly encouraged to choose their courses thoughtfully and to research what course they may need after high school during the registration season. Counsellors are available to help students plan out their high school courses during this time and throughout the school year as students explore options after graduation.

Course Change requests are limited to the following reasons and will be reviewed in the following priority order:
Change requests will be reviewed in the following priority order:

  • You completed a summer course
  • You would like to adjust your core courses if your plans after high school have changed and you have the prerequisite for the course(s) you are requesting.
  • You would like to request a new option or course – not listed above.
  • You are dropping a course and not requesting a new course to be added (Grade 11/12 students only. Grade 11s may have one half or full spare and Grade 12s may have one each semester.)

It is important to note that very few changes will be granted as timetables have been balanced. We do have a waitlist that we work through regularly and will add students if space(s) open up but this may not be possible. Counsellors can help map out alternative high school planning if you need support after classes settle to help students figure out a new plan.  All change requests must be submitted through the fillable Course Change Request Form.

Important Guidelines: 

1. All schedules are subject to change as we balance class sizes.

2. Changes will not be made based on switching to a specific teacher (or switching out of a specific teacher's class).

3. Teaching assignments often change; the teacher listed on a student’s timetable may not be the teacher when the class begins.

4. Courses cannot be moved to different periods due to extra-curricular student commitments and/or spare preferences. Students are expected to be available to attend all periods during the school day.

5. Counsellors will only contact a student if there are questions regarding their schedule. Students are asked to please be patient and check PowerSchool often for changes to their schedule once they have submitted a request form.

6.  If a counsellor needs to see a student in person to discuss timetable concerns, a lunchtime placeholder called "See Counsellor" will be added to their schedule. Only students with a ‘See Counsellor’ note will be seen during the first few days of school. Counsellors will call these students out of class to review and fix any timetable conflicts.

Grade 10 Course Changes:  

Grade 10 students were placed in courses based on their middle schools’ recommendations and the students’ requests for options. Timetables have been created based on the requests from the students’ middle schools. They may use the online form to request option class changes and counsellors will do their best to see if this is possible or place students on a waitlist.  Please check your schedule often as we work through our waitlist daily until the end of the first week of classes. Students must stay in classes they transferred for if this is not their designated high school.    There are detailed instructions on the CBE Website to guide families with the set up process of your MyCBE account if you are new to the CBE. 

CHHS counsellors are here to support you with high school planning. Registration for each school year will open in February until early March for current CHHS students. Counsellors will start to gather CBE Summer School registration requests in mid-April once that information is available from CBe-Learn and Chinook Learning Services.

Typical Differences Between Junior High and Crescent High School

  • Semesters 1 & 2 
  • MUST pass courses 
  • Graded in percentages (level of understanding in the course) 
  • Grade 10 courses begin with a 10, grade 11 courses begin with a 20 and grade 12 courses begin with a 30 
  • Need prerequisites to go to next level course (65% and above recommended) 
  • Changing academic pathways is possible need to follow Alberta Education pathways 
  • Exam, tutorial and flex times - Mid January and Mid June 
  • Spare(s) in grade 11 and 12 
  • Choice and flexibility in pathways

What Do You Need to Graduate?

Diploma Requirements:

  • ELA to Grade 12 (30 level) 
  • Social Studies to Grade 12 (30 level) Science to Grade 11 (20 level) 
  • Math to Grade 11 (20 level)
  • PE 10 
  • CALM 20 
  • 10 credits CTS/Fine Arts/PE 20 and 30 Courses 
  • 10 credits – 30 level courses in addition to ELA and Social Studies 30 
  • 100 credits total (aim for a cushion of at least 5 credits)

Senior High Course Transitions

Please see link in related information for Alberta Education transfer points.


High School Requirements vs. Post Secondary

Myths:

  • Career decisions and pathways must be made in Grade 9 
  • Students should take as many sciences as possible to "open all doors" 
  • Once a student chooses a pathway, they must stay in that pathway throughout high school

Facts:

  • Each post secondary institution and program within that institution set their own requirements 
  • Choosing a lower pathway initially does not necessarily "close doors" 
  • Students can move between pathways 
  • Math 30-1 is not required for all university faculties

Tips for the Semester System

  • Finding an organizational system is key. The semester moves quickly and missed classes/not keeping up with assignments compounds twice as fast as junior high. 
  • Students and families are strongly encouraged to log in to the MyCBE account weekly to keep track of assignment, test completion and attendance 
  • Regular attendance and active participation are key 
  • Keep your notes for the next level for you to review 
  • Set short and long term goals to keep you motivated 
  • Talk to your teachers. They want to help you and you can email them ahead of time to discuss when it’s a good time to connect. 
  • Stressed about a test? Remember, these are there to let you know how you are doing and that is a positive stress. Regardless of the outcome, we are here to support you.

Teacher Tips

Tips for Tutors

  • Be sure there is instruction happening, not only homework observation/assistance 
  • Work on current topics/areas for concern first before future units 
  • Make the teacher aware you are seeking support for your child and ask teacher what areas the tutor should be working on

Tips for Homework

  • Any work not completed during class time should be completed outside of class time 
  • Students should be sure to attempt at least a few questions from each separate component of the assigned work until they feel competent with the material 
  • Students should vary the order they complete questions, to emulate writing quizzes and tests. As well, placing time restrictions and challenging themselves to not look at notes/examples and/or the answers in the back for a certain number of questions will allow them to "practice" for testing situations. 
  • Should students complete work in class, they should review and/or create study notes to prepare for quizzes and tests OR preview the next lesson.

Student Support

  • Subject Teachers: tutorials are offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning before classes begin and can arranged individually with your teacher 
  • Resource Room for students on IPPs 
  • Guidance Counsellors 
  • Administration 
  • School Resource Officer 
  • Coaches/Club leaders 
  • Pride Teachers 
  • Communication Cheat Sheet 
  • Assessment Policy 
  • Flex days: opportunity to get extra help, make up missed assignments in class(es) you need support 
  • Completion Center: complete assessments and tests that are required to be supervised, due to absences. Open Tues/Thursday 3:45 - 5:15 Learning Commons

More information on the Student Services page.

What Do Counsellors Do?

More information on the Guidance page.

Digital Resources

  • MyCBE 
  • School Website
  • School Messages
  • Emails and Newsletters
  • Brightspace/D2L
  • Instagram @crescentcowboys
  • My Pass Account: Order transcripts, view diploma marks, register to write or rewrite diploma exams with online payment, view Detailed Academic Reports, view progress towards your diploma or certificate
  • MyBlueprint.ca/cbe : Log in using student educbe ID and password. Career planning, high school course mapping, research employment trends and more

Get Involved!

Getting Settled

Feeling nervous?

  • Come in for school photos and your ID the last week of August. Pick up a map from the main office and find the different areas where your classes are. Even if your classes change slightly, core classes are found in the same areas. 
  • Attend tutorials and ask for extra help 
  • Get involved! Even if it’s not your favourite activity, joining a club/team gives you a chance to meet people in a smaller setting. No-cut sports include: cross country and swimming in the fall 
  • Ask for help. The main office and guidance staff can help you find your way or find a contact for you if you need any assistance.