On behalf of the entire Bellerose school community, I extend a warm welcome to our new and returning Bulldogs and Bulldog families for the 2022/2023 school year. I am also excited beyond words to be joining the Bellerose community myself this year. The lure of Bellerose is the same for all of us: the opportunity to be part of this school that is steeped in a culture of community and belonging - a school that creates spaces for everyone to find their place, to grow, and to contribute. We look forward to walking this journey together and working in partnership.

Peter Fenton

Aug 30 - New Student Orientation (10AM-11AM)

Aug 31 - First Day of Classes - Half Day (all students)

Aug 31-Sept 2 - School Photos & ID Cards Issued

Sept 1 - Grade Level Assemblies

Sept 2 - Team & Club Fair (lunch)

Sept 5 - Labour Day – No School

Sept 9 - Welcome Back BBQ & Terry Fox Run

Sept 20 - Meet the Staff & Parent Council Meeting

Sept 29 - Hardcore Adventure Race & Orange Shirt Day

Sept 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – No School

*See the Bulldog Athletics section below for all sports schedules.

On Tuesday, August 30th, a New Student Orientation will take place from 10:00am to 11:00am. This optional orientation is open to all grade 10 students and any grade 11 and 12 students who are new to Bellerose.

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As every student’s timetable is unique, school supply lists are not issued for high school students. Students should bring paper and pens for the first day of classes and will be given information regarding necessary items from course teachers on the first day of classes.

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ICON photography will be on-site from Wednesday, August 31st to Friday, September 2nd, for student school photos. All students are required to have a school photo taken for ID purposes, and Student ID Cards will be issued on-site during this time. Student ID is required to sign out both library books and textbooks during the school year. When the ID is received, we encourage students to take a photo on their device as a backup copy in case the original is misplaced or lost.

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Parking pass applications will be available online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal after the Grade-level assemblies on September 1st. Applicants can expect to have their pass issued to them by September 15th. Students can park in the lot without a pass up until passes are issued. Effective September 15th, only those students with a valid parking pass will be permitted to park in the student parking lot.

The parking lot is monitored by Bylaw Enforcement so those vehicles without a parking pass after September 15th will be at risk of a parking ticket.

Students are expected to maintain safe and appropriate judgement when using the parking lot. Inappropriate use or inappropriate behaviour in parking areas will be reported to the RCMP, and may result in the removal of your parking pass. Please note that student vehicles are parked at YOUR OWN RISK.

If you were unable to attend the previously scheduled dates for timetable changes, please arrange to meet with our Student Services team.

GRADE 10 STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A FULL 40 CREDIT TIMETABLE. IF YOU SEE A BLANK SPACE IN A GRADE 10 TIMETABLE, THE STUDENT MUST GO TO THE STUDENT CENTRE (ROOM 133/134), ON ONE OF THE DATES INDICATED BELOW, TO SEE WHAT CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE TIMETABLE.

Course Change Requests are available by appointment through our online booking system, calendly:

A - L Last Names - Mrs. Kelly Lajoie

M - Z Last Names - Mr. Jeff Beaton

IB Programme via clayton.wowk@spschools.org

ALL COURSE CHANGES FOR SEMESTER 1 NEED TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE FRIDAY, SEPT. 2nd. COURSE CHANGES AFTER THIS DATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE ACCOMODATED.

In September, your timetable may change even if you did not request a change. If this is the case, you should find that the courses are the same, but where they are placed on your schedule is different. These changes are a result of the need to balance class sizes, changes to teaching assignments or the addition of sections of a course to the school schedule.

Bulldog Football

Tryouts are in progress, however if you are interested in Bulldog Football please contact Mr. Jason Lafferty at jason.laffety@spschools.org or stop by his office in the Main Gym.

Senior

Sept 9 - Ross Sheppard @ Bellerose - 6:00PM - Larry Olexiuk Turf Field

Junior

Sept 14 - Bellerose @ Jasper Place - 7:30PM - Johnny Bright Sports Park (JP Bowl)

Bulldog Volleyball

All Tryouts will be in the Main Gym

Women's Volleyball Tryouts

Aug 31 - 2:45pm - 4:30pm

Sept 1 - 4:30pm - 6:15pm

Sept 2 - 2:45pm - 4:30pm

If you are interested in Bulldog Women's Volleyball please contact Mr.Segger at jason.segger@spschools.org

Men's Volleyball Tryouts

Aug 31 - 4:30pm - 6:15pm

Sept 1 - 2:45pm - 4:30pm

Sept 2 - 4:30pm - 6:15pm

If you are interested in Bulldog Women's Volleyball please contact Mr.Stephen Womack at stephen.womack@spschools.org

Bulldog Cross Country

Sept 2 - Meeting - Room 172 at 10:45am.

Sept 6 - Team Run at 2:40pm. Meet in the front foyer.

Sept 7 - First Metro Athletics Meet - Capilano Park - 4:30pm

If you are interested in Bulldog Cross Country please contact Ms. Ang Thompson at angela.thompson@spschools.org

Bulldog Golf

Sept 2 - Meeting - Room 213 at 11:30am.

If you are interested in Bulldog Golf please contact Mr. Michael Thompson at michael.thompson@spschools.org or Mr. Taylor Sedgewick at taylor.sedgewick@spschools.org

Bulldog Women's Flag Football

Sept 6 - Meeting - Room 213 at 10:45am

If you are interested in Bulldog Women's Flag Football please contact Mr. Michael Thompson at michael.thompson@spschools.org

Regular attendance is vital to a student's academic success and is a key factor in a students ability to have strong connection to all aspects of classroom and school learning. This is particularly important in the fast paced semesters of high school.

If you know that your student will be late or absence from class, we ask that you notify the school with a brief message at br.absences@spschools.org or 780.460.8490

For any absences that are unexcused, an automated phone system contacts the home between 4-9pm when a student has missed a class. If you are unaware of the absence, you are encouraged to speak to your student and contact the school if you require follow up action.

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Students will be able to access final marks through Alberta Education’s system called myPass. Here you will be able to view marks, track graduation progress and order transcripts. Students can sign themselves up at myPass. (If you need to look up your ASN, click here.)

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If you or your student change phone number, address, email address, etc., please contact the school at bellerose@spschools.org to update your information.

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School fees will be posted to your student’s account starting in October. Parents will be able to view and pay school fees on the PowerSchool ParentPortal.

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Staff members/coaches are required by District Policy to have Waiver Forms completed and signed for student activities/athletics. From time to time, please expect that your son/daughter will require a waiver form be signed and returned to the school to allow participation in an activity/event. Your cooperation is appreciated in ensuring that waiver forms are returned as quickly as possible. It is also recommended by the district that students carry Student Accident Insurance, particularly if the student is involved in activities and athletics. INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE PACIFIC INSURANCE FORMS can be found and applied for online.