Even though most of our schools offer a regular program, no two are quite the same. All schools teach according to Alberta Education’s mandated curriculum, however a school’s focus, optional courses and school activities are as unique as every school.​​​

Students will be assigned to by grade. Students will remain with their specific homeroom teachers for the duration of their time at Crescent Heights High School.

Students can expect their courses to be equally divided between two semesters. Semester I runs from September to January; Semester II runs from February to June. This provides the greatest flexibility possible for student programming. Exceptions are the band, choral and senior sports medicine programs which run all year.

Students are generally expected to complete their high school education in six semesters if they started high school in Alberta in Grade 10. However, the Calgary Board of Education does make exceptional provision for students to request a returning year of high school. The criteria for this request are stated in Administrative Regulation 6093, which reads: 

• The purpose of a fourth year of high school is for students to complete a high school diploma or certificate. 

• A returning year of high school education is not for the purpose of upgrading.  

• Student may apply to return to CHHS if they have demonstrated commitment and responsibility by attending class regularly, successfully completed most courses/credits required for their diploma/certificate, the student has worked hard and had a full time timetable throughout their time at CHHS and they have complied with the school code of conduct.  

• A returning 12 year at CHHS is only for students who have not reached the age of 19 by September 1. Students over age 19 will be directed to a CBE School of Choice to complete their studies. 

• The school has the space and resources in place to offer a suitable program.  

Please see your Guidance Counsellor to discuss a returning 12 year and other options available.

Successful high school completion is the primary goal at Crescent Heights High School. In an effort to facilitate successful course completion students have been provided with a Flex learning period, aligned with the current January and June exam periods, in which they can complete assignments, or look to improve their performance in relation to the course learning outcomes. Student and teacher, with school administration support when required, will negotiate the learning tasks to be completed, as well as the manner in which these are to be assessed.