Community Engagement

Over the next two years, we will be asking for your input and feedback on how we can balance student enrolment across 20 of our high schools. Within the next five years, our projections show that 10 CBE high schools will be operating between 100 and 150 per cent of their capacity, while seven high schools will be operating between 50 and 85 per cent of their capacity. Only three high ​schools are projected to be within the balanced utilization range (85-100 per cent) that best supports student learning.​

When student enrolment at a school is either too high or too low it affects student access, flexibility and choice in programming and extracurricular activities including athletics and clubs for students. It simply does not make sense to have several schools with an abundance of available space while many others are full beyond their capacity.

Who is affected?

Decisions​ will be made by October 2021 with implementation occurring in the 2022-23 school year.

Students in Grade 7 in the 2019-20 school year will be entering Grade 10 the year changes are implemented. ​​​​​This means students in Grade 7 and below will be most affected by the changes we make.

While current high school students will not be affected by changes, their perspectives on the high school experience ​are a valuable piece of the conversation and will help us in the decision-making process.​​

Get involved, share your ideas and help us balance enrolment in our high schools.

Fall 2019 In-Person Sessions

​We are holding 12 in-person sessions this fall. We have grouped all high schools involved in this engagement process into four groups and are holding three sessions per group.

Each session within a group will be the same and space at sessions ​is limited. Please register for only one session.

We are unable to accept walk-ins at these sessions. If a session or group of sessions is full, please watch for the online engagement opportunity starting the week of Sept. 30. The online engagement will include the same information and opportunity to provide feedback as in-person sessions.​

​South Group

Central/West ​​Group 

North/NE Group 

Schools
Crescent Heights | Forest Lawn | Jack James | James Fowler | Lester B. Pearson | Nelson Mandela

North/NW Group

​Information and Resources to Help You Participate

The more you know, the more meaningful your participation in this process can be for us... and for you. We are sharing a lot of information about the engagement process, high school utilization, student enrolment overviews and more.

This is just the beginning. As we continue the process, we will continue to add more information, resources and data to keep you informed every step of the way.

You don't need to read everything to participate in a meaningful way. Read as much or as little as you'd like. At a minimum, we recommend watching the video and reviewing the infographic​ to understand where we are and why change is needed.

Information and resources are listed below. Some resources are also listed on the sidebar to the right.

Engagement Process

• Video​ (view in Chrome, Safari, or Firefox)
• Story Map​ | Interactive tool illustrating past and projected growth in Calgary communities and at CBE High Schools
• Infographic
• 10-Year Outlook - Future Growth in Calgary and at CBE Hig​h Schools​​
  
• 5-Year Outlook - Future Growth in Calgary and at CBE High Schools​​
• Frequently Asked Questions (updated Oct. 3, 2019)
• Overview
• Roadmap​
• Phase 1-3 Timeline​​
  

High School Overview Sheets

Note | Most communications related to high school engagement will be directed to families with​ students in Grades 5 to 10. If you would like to receive all communications and do not have a student in this grade range, please subscribe to email updates (see righthand sidebar for subscription form).