Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
We would like to welcome you back to the new school year at James Fowler High School, and hope you had a wonderful summer break. We are looking forward to seeing students back for another exciting year of learning and personal growth. We are committed to providing a caring and supportive environment for all students. Together, we look forward to making this a successful and rewarding year for us all. Thank you for your support.
Back to School Schedule
Thursday, August 29
Grade 10 students only in the morning.
Grade 11 and 12 students are asked to arrive at the school by 12:15pm, and will need to arrange transportation to school. Buses home will be available at 3:30pm.
8:45 - 9:45am – Welcome Assembly (Grade 10 ONLY)
Grade 10 students arrive at the school, and go to the main gym to sit with their TA teachers. Staff will assist students in locating their teachers.
9:45 – 11:20 – Information Sessions and Activities
11:20 – 11:55 – Grade 10 Barbeque
All Students – Grade 10, 11 and 12:
11:55 – 12:36 – Lunch
12:36 – 3:30 – Afternoon Mini-Timetable
Period 1: 12:36 – 1:16
Period 2: 1:20 – 2:00
Period 3: 2:05 – 2:45
Period 4: 2:50 – 3:30
Friday, August 30 – All students
Period 1: 9:00 – 9:55
TA: 10:00 - 10:35
Period 2: 10:40 – 11:35 (Grade 12 Assembly)
Break: 11:35 – 11:45
Period 3: 11:50 – 12:45 (Grade 11 Assembly)
Period 4: 12:50 – 1:45
Cell Phone Policy of the Calgary Board of Education and the Government of Alberta
You may have heard that cell phones and other devices will be restricted in all schools in Alberta this year, including ours. Personal mobile devices include any device that may be used to communicate with or access the internet, such as a cell phone, tablet, gaming device, laptop or smartwatch. This also includes devices capable of communicating with a mobile device such as headphones and Bluetooth devices (e.g. earbuds and speakers.)
These new rules will apply to all students, with exceptions for students using devices for health and medical needs, to support specialized learning needs and for educational purposes.
- CBE will block student access to known social media platforms on school networks and school devices for all grade levels.
- Grade 10-12 Students: personal mobile devices are not allowed during class time unless teachers allow it for specific learning tasks. Personal mobile devices should be silenced or turned off and stowed away in a bag, backpack, locker, or in a designated area as directed by teachers.
If a student is found to be using a personal mobile device in class without permission from the teacher, we will work with the student to ensure the rules are understood. We rely on good communication and other existing processes to ensure students know what is expected.
Positive results have already been seen within schools that have implemented similar measures in recent years. Our goal is to improve student achievement and well-being with a focused and supportive learning environment.
The Student Personal Mobile Devices Administrative Regulation will be in place for the first day of school. However, it is set to be reviewed in December, 2024. At that time, any feedback from schools will be considered before it is finalized as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Thank you for helping us to make this transition successful. For more information, please visit our digital citizenship page on our website.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday.
Sincerely,
Keith Johnson
Principal, James Fowler