BRACE Blast!
August 29th, 2024
The “Cell phone policy” has gotten lots of media attention this summer. We know that phones have a negative effect on attention and a negative effect on learning. Working with families and students to ensure a positive learning environment for our students is our goal.
Call the office if you need to get a hold of your student! Please do not call or text them in the middle of class.
Please ensure you are aware of the policy in our Handbook:
BRSD AP 135 - USE OF PERSONAL MOBILE DEVICES AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN SCHOOLS governs device use.
Specifically to BRACE:
1. Students will keep their devices in their backpack or bag and will not use it during instructional time unless for instructional purposes as directed by staff.
2. Students may use their phone at break times and may use it in the classroom only during lunch time.
3. Students need to discuss special circumstances with their teacher and administration. Administration will meet with families to discuss the need and a medical note may be required.
Progressive discipline will be implemented as per AP 135.
Students should be checking their BRSD email accounts for intro emails from their teachers. If they do not receive an intro email, please check the spam folder, and if no email is received by Wednesday, Sept. 5, please let us know! So get out those devices and hopefully a chipmunk hasn't stolen a cord!
We are at based out of École Camrose Composite High School at 6205-48 Ave. When you come in the main parking lot, there is a set of parking spots in the North West corner of the parking lot, marked BRACE Parking. There are a set of stairs on the outside of the North East corner of the building that you would go up and then enter through the NORTH DOOR. A big sign is on the North East corner of the building to help out!
Our Career Counsellors have been busy! Check out their newsletter here and follow them on Instagram @hsplusbrsd!
Did you know you can check your student’s grades any time! We now use a tool called PowerSchool so that students and families can see their grades in real time - as soon as we enter a grade in, you can see it! More information is provided in another newsletter!
