Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, and Caregivers,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at Lord Beaverbrook High School!
We are excited to welcome our returning students, families, and those joining the LBHS community for the first time. As we begin the year, our goal is to ensure that every student feels welcomed, supported, connected, and empowered to succeed.
To our students, we encourage you to get involved, explore new opportunities, build connections, and make the most of your high school experience.
To our parents, guardians, and caregivers, thank you for partnering with us. Your support is an important part of student success, and we look forward to working together throughout the year.
REMINDER
Parents are NOT to drop students off or pick them up from school in the main lot at any time. All dropping off and pick up’s must be done on 90th Avenue. Please consider all of our staff and student’s safety and respect the Do Not Enter Signs and the No Parking Fire Lane signs. This lot is explicitly reserved for Staff, Emergency Vehicles, and Visitors with booked appointments.
Demographic Forms
Parent’s your demographic verification forms for the 2026-2027 School year are now in your school engage accounts. These forms are mandatory and the only way parents can update their address or contact information. These are due to be completed by parents no later than September 30, 2026. If your student is now 18 years of age, they must open their own independent MyCBE account and submit their own form. Please do not submit one for them.
Athletics
- Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association website: http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/ is where you can find all of the up to date schedules, scores and news.
- Junior Football Scrimmage vs St Francis, 4pm Tuesday September 8th @ LBHS
- Senior Football vs Notre Dame 7:30pm Thursday September 10th @ Shouldice – Stampeder Field
- Girls Soccer vs. Crescent Heights 4:30pm Thursday September 10th @ LBHS
- Field Hockey Fall Bootcamp, Sept 11, 18, and Oct 2nd after school outside on the lower field.
Student Services
Course Changes and Course Drop Deadline
Course changes for semester one is now complete.
The deadline to drop a course for semester one is October 30, 2026. Please ensure that if you need to drop a course you book an appointment with your guidance counsellor before this date.
University Presentations
The University of Alberta will be at our school on September 16 from 8:50 – 9:30am in the Theatre.
The University of Calgary will be at our school on September 22 from 8:50 – 9:30am in the Theatre.
High School IPP Process
Teachers have access to all IPP information from previous CBE schools. Shared IPP information from previous school boards will be entered in early September.
September - Teachers read through IPPs from last year and get to know students. Teacher and student set a target for the semester (usually a skill or behaviour needing improvement related to IPP diagnosis)
October 9 - draft IPP is sent home for review and request for edits
LBHS IPP Accommodations
1. Classroom accommodations
2. Access to The Learning Lounge after instruction. A space available for students on an IPP to: work, regulate, focus, use a Chromebook, get one on one support, use voice typing for written work, set up exam accommodations. Student may request IPP access or Teachers may send student.
3. Exam Accommodation for Multiple Choice Exams (audio reader on a Chromebook with headphones in The Learning Lounge).
4. Exam Accommodation for Written Response (voice typing on a Chromebook in The Learning Lounge).
Important Information
All students on an IPP have a target for self-advocacy and communication. Students will be reminded and encouraged to use their IPP accommodations, particularly grade 10s. Students will be reminded and encouraged to communicate with their teachers about strategies and accommodations that have been successful previously or that they'd like to try.
Exam Accommodations
Need to be requested with the teacher at least 1-2 days before exam. Students need to bring their own headphones for multiple choice exam reader. Students must use exam accommodations throughout the semester in order to be able to use for final exams and diploma exams. The Learning Lounge (room 108) will manage extra time if needed.
General Information
Yearbook
It is the first week of classes and the yearbook is already in motion capturing the first few days. Yearbooks can be purchased directly through Josten's website Purchase Yearbook here to secure your copy. We also have a very limited number of books available from last school year, please reach out to tmwatt@cbe.ab.ca for details. Additionally, students are encouraged to submit artwork related to the theme "This Magic Moment" to be chosen for divider artwork and the cover of the book by October 2. Encourage your student to see The ROAR for more details.
Beaverbrook Outdoor Club
A brand new and exciting club at LBHS! Hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, climbing, bouldering, outdoor skills, and potential for a backpacking trip! Earn credits! Our first student meeting to gauge interest is September 9th at lunch in room 276.
Beaverbrook Sailing Trip
Sunday April 4 -Thursday April 8. Registration is now open! Our first interest meeting is Thursday September 10th at lunch in room 217. Spots are limited. Secure your spot today!