High School Grades 10-12 | Modernization
Expected Completion Date | Fall 2018
Modernization Update
Oct. 2018
We had a great start to the 2018-19 school year the with opening of some of our modernized Career and Technology Studies learning spaces, which were completed in August and early September.
As part of phase two the Cosmetology, Domestic Foods, Fashion, Robotics and PLP spaces were updated and improved. These new spaces are incredible and provide our students with the most up-to-date equipment for learning. The construction also included the washrooms adjacent to the cafeteria, the installation of a new elevator that is now complete and a stairwell lift that should be completed by the end of this month. The modernization is in its final stages and will wrap up very soon.
Chinook Learning has moved into JFHS and everyone involved is working together to ensure all students feel welcome and are able to succeed.
Construction Status
The construction status is updated using the Construction Projects Status Report that is presented monthly to the Board of Trustees.
Oct. 2018
| Design and Specifications |
100% |
| City Permits |
100% |
| Construction Award |
100% |
| Tender to subtrades |
100% |
| Award to subtrades |
100% |
| Construction Progress |
100% |
May 2018
| Design and Specifications |
100% |
| City Permits |
100% |
| Construction Award |
100% |
| Tender to subtrades |
100% |
| Award to subtrades |
100% |
| Construction Progress |
85% |
Project Background
Proposals for Construction Management Services were issued in June and recommendations were made to Alberta Infrastructure in July for appointments to be made. Awaiting Alberta Infrastructure approval of Construction Management, commencement to proceed immediately upon award in September. (Sept. 2016)
90% Design drawings are currently being reviewed and finalized. (June 14, 2016)
A design Development Report has been prepared. Working drawings are being prepared for a Summer tender. (Apr. 12, 2016)
A design Development Report is being prepared. (Mar. 8, 2016)
(Dec. 8, 2015)
An RFP for Design Services and Design Consultants has been prepared and is to be issued to the marketplace. Appointments are expected to be made in September. (Sept. 15, 2015)
- Onsite inspections and program assessments are being undertaken with the Province to determine an agreed scope of work.
- The CBE will oversee the modernization
School Community
James Fowler High School is located in the northwest community of Highland Park.
The school serves the communities of Cambrian Heights, Castleridge, Coral Springs, Falconridge, Greenview, Highland Park, Highwood, Martindale, Monterey Park, North Haven, Pineridge, Queen's Park Village, Rundle, Taradale, Temple, Thorncliffe, Tuxedo Park, Whitehorn, and Winston Heights/Mount View.
School Facility
The school was built in 1962 and is situated on 13.34 acres. The school has 78 classrooms, a library, beauty culture room, music room, art room, drama room, theater, three gymnasiums, six science labs, a staff planning room, business education labs and 12 Career and Technology technical shops.
Project Background
- On March 31, 2015 - the Province committed to fully fund the modernization.
- On Oct. 8, 2014 – the Province committed to the immediate planning and development of design scope of the high school modernization.
- 2010 – James Fowler High School was identified as a priority for modernization on the CBE Three-Year Capital Plan.
Working with Community
- We will work with the James Fowler High School community including parents, teachers and staff.
- We are committed to providing regular updates on this webpage.
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