BRACE Blast!

DUE DATES FOR QUARTER 1 COURSES for BRACE 10-11 students only

These dates are given to help make the coursework manageable and to give students time for review, rewrites, studying, etc.

- Students can find these posted in Moodle

- Quarter 1 class due dates have been adjusted - students are responsible for knowing these

- Students do need to recognize that they will put in time to stay on track

- All Quarter 1 coursework due is Nov 17th

- Quarter 1 Final exams written on or before: Nov 19th

Quarter 2 Courses for BRACE 10-11 students only

- Quarter 2 class due dates will also be adjusted

- Quarter 2 will START Nov. 20

- All Quarter 2 coursework due: January 16th (all diploma coursework, including exams, due this day)

- Quarter 2 Final exams for 10s and 20s must written on or before: January Jan 19th - 23rd

Semester Courses for BRACE 12 and Shared students

- due dates will be adjusted to have students finish coursework by January 16th to give time for review, rewrites, studying, etc.

Please remember that due dates are set to help students manage the activities in the courses in a way that is sustainable and beneficial for learning. These will be adjusted to support students so that the course work is manageable; however, there will be areas where a higher level of engagement is necessary.

Please ensure to reach and communicate to teachers when you are struggling or if circumstances arise.

Student Acknowledgement forms are available in Rycor since many of the paper copies were not returned. Please have this completed ASAP.

Please ensure that verification and re-enrollment forms are done as well! If not, students aren't fully registered and will be frozen.

School fees have been assigned and are due ASAP in Rycor.

You can pay the fees online here.

November

- Nov. 14 - BRACE student bowling! See below for info

- Nov. 19 - Parent-Teacher Interviews - 3:30-6:30pm

Click here for the BRSD 2025-26 Printable Calendar

On Friday, BRACE students can go bowling! We will be going from 12:30pm-2:15ish to be back in time for buses.

Forms are available in Rycor in the Online Forms and Fees area! If you have trouble with that, let us know ASAP!

We have created an app, or tried!

To get the app, click to go to this website.

Then in your SHARING settings, click on ADD TO HOMESCREEN. Then the shortcut will show up on your homescreen and all of the info will be at your fingertips!

BRSD is hosting 2 career fairs! On Wednesday, Nov. 19 students will attend either a bussed event in the afternoon at Daysland School or can attend with their families at ECCHS in the evening from 6-7:30.

Gr. 12's - do you have questions about your admission offers? Please connect with your career counsellor if you have questions or concerns about an offer and watch your emails from institutions about your next steps.

Career Counselling News for November!

There are some open houses coming up!

We have made a concerted effort to add more unique scholarships in the last month, adding over 20 brand-new scholarships in the previous couple of weeks.

Here are some scholarships that are exclusive to ScholarTree:

• https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/the-launchpad-scholarship-by-tundra-technical/yXmqSluF_7

• https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/jay-nijholt-scholarship/0yVGYK0BpE

Maintaining good grades is essential for securing many scholarships. Here are some blogs that talk about how to achieve better grades:

• Five Tips to Boost Your GPA

• Beyond Cramming: Unlocking Success with Smart Study Strategies

• How to Get a 99% Average in High School

A big thanks to our wellness team for the treats and welcoming students back!

Jaden is our Wellness Coach and Dayna is our Student Wellness Facilitator! And they bring a lot of wellness - this time in donuts and snacks ;)

Mr. Price is going to host playing Go on Mondays and Wednesdays at lunch!

Talk to Mr. Price if you are interested!

We are planning for lunches to start next week, but will confirm that by the end of the week.

Whether you’re starting your career or expanding your skill set, Delmar College Red Deer provides the hands-on training, industry insight, and expert mentorship you need to succeed in today’s competitive beauty industry.

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.

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!

8:40-9:45 Instructional Time

9:45-9:50 Break

9:50-11:00 Instructional Time

11:00-11:05 Break

11:05-12:00 Instructional Time

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:45 Instructional Time

1:45-1:50 Break

1:50-3:05 Instructional Time

Let’s Get Together!!

The Career Counselling Team is back and available to meet with high school students. Book appointments using the online booking calendar inside the High School Plus Google classroom. If you need us earlier, please email us. Grade 11 & 12 students should check their myPass for completed courses and credits. Remember to use your PERSONAL EMAIL to connect.

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!

If you need bussing or would like to see if it is a possibility, please call us!