​​​Support for Students at the CBE

Our students’ success is our top priority and we understand that our students live complex lives and that many factors both in school and outside of school can affect their ability to learn. The CBE offers a variety of services (such as Culture and Linguistic Support, Exceptional and Special Needs, and Psychological Services) to support students, their families and our school, so students can be successful learners.


Jack James Student Services Team

Our Guidance Counsellors, Resource teacher, and Off Campus Coordinator are available throughout the year to help students in a variety of areas.

The primary role of our Student Services department is:

Educational Counselling

  • selection of courses
  • program planning
  • graduation requirements
  • awards and scholarships
  • achievement in present program

Career Counselling (Off-Campus Coordinator)

  • exploring values, interest, and abilities
  • establishing career goals
  • exploring job opportunities

Personal Counselling

While our Guidance Counsellors are not registered therapists or clinical counsellors, they provide a supportive initial conversation with students and are well-equipped to triage and connect them with the appropriate agencies or supports based on their individual needs.

  • confidential discussion of personal difficulties which may interfere with their education
  • referrals to appropriate outside agencies

Graduation Support

  • transition planning
  • family liaison to understand the Educational System and graduation requirements
  • referral to outside agencies

We encourage students and parents to make use of the Student Services team available at Jack James in helping make appropriate plans for the future.


Other Potential Services Available

  • School Resource Officer
  • Alex Bus
  • Kindred Transition Coach
  • Nations Vision Clinic (once per year)
  • Trellis- All In For Youth Worker
  • Alberta Health Services- Recovery Alberta (through referral)
  • John Howard Society (through referral)


Employability and Life Skills

The skills you need to enter, to stay in, and to progress in the world of work, whether you work on your own or as part of a time. These skills can also be applied and used beyond the workplace in a range of daily activities.

Personal Skills

  • Be accountable for your decisions and actions.
  • Demonstrate pride by respecting yourself and others.
  • Dress appropriately and create a positive personal image. 
  • Be honest.

Communication

  • Be able to use different methods of communication.
  • Do not engage in verbal abuse.
  • Listen carefully to better understand.
  • Ask questions if you don't understand.
  • Be kind and courteous to others.
  • Respectfully accept another's point of view.

Literacies

  • Be willing to learn and use specialized vocabulary.
  • Strive to improve reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
  • Demonstrate basic calculation, measurement and estimation skills.

Success Building/Work Skills

  • Attend regularly and on time.
  • Model and promote safety practices and procedures.
  • Demonstrate respect for tools, equipment, and facilities.
  • Be prepared.