Dear QEHS Parents and Guardians,
What a great week full of celebrations. Congratulations to our graduating class of 2026 and to our CTF/Fine Arts students on their fabulous performances and outstanding showcase.
This week I wish to highlight some important messages regarding Provincial Achievement tests, Final Assessments, and report cards.
Firstly, teachers will be working on writing report card comments in the next couple of weeks. Therefore, we will be turning off the PowerSchool Final grade calculation on Friday, June 5. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have questions about credit recovery processes after the final day of regular classes, for high school students, on June 9.
Grade 9 Provincial Achievements tests will continue throughout the month of June. A reminder that afternoons remain instructional time and include planned learning opportunities and attendance taking. To support the office with attendance, parents were given a form to complete to give permission for your child to leave after the PAT. However, please note that teachers will be planning instruction to support review and ongoing learning. If you do give your child permission to leave, they must leave the school property and they are not able to return to school for their transportation home. If students are at school, they are expected to be in class.
A reminder that our final assessment schedule is posted on our website. Also, please review the important exam regulations below to ensure your child is set up for success on the day of their exams.
Good luck to our students and remember our school moto- hard work conquers all!
With gratitude,
Jennifer Edmondson-Neily
Principal
Upcoming Dates
June 5- PowerSchool final grade calculation will be turned off so teachers can write report cards
June 8- Awards Evening (Grades 7-9 at 4:50 pm, Grades 10-12 at 6:00 pm- more details to follow)
June 9- Last Day of regular classes for high school students
June 25- Report cards visible in PowerSchool
June 26 – Last day of classes for junior high students (Friday dismissal 1:07 pm)
June 29- Report card appeals
Final Exam Reminders and Expectations for Students
Please bring:
- Bring photo ID
- Know your exam date, time, and location
- Review and understand exam rules and expectations
- Bring the correct materials (pen, pencil, eraser, calculator, etc.)
- A quiet snack (no crunchy food)
- Tissues
- Water (must be in a clear bottle)
Do not bring:
- Your cell phone (even if powerful off)
- Smart technology (including watches)
- AirPods/Earbuds/Headphones
- Backpack or bags
- Bulky jackets, hats or toques
- Notes, textbooks, or written materials
- Electronic Dictionaries/translators
- Pencil case or calculator case
Student Services
Chinook Learning Services Registration for Grade 12 students wanting to upgrade opens June 9th, 2026 at 8:00 am. All appointments will be virtual via Teams. Appointment window is August 13-25, 2006. It is strongly recommended to book the earliest available appointment as it is a first-come first-serve basis and there are limited seats with high demand.
https://www.chinooklearningservices.com/High-School-Upgrading.html
CBelearn Registration for Grade 12 students wanting to upgrade online will open on July 1st, 2006. https://cbe-learn.cbe.ab.ca/returning-grade-12-students
Summer School update:
Students and parents should have received a confirmation email this week regarding summer school. Some important dates:
June 22, 2026 – Essential course opens
June 25, 2026 – D2L shell opens
July 2, 2026 – classes begin
July 6, 2026 – last day to register for Diploma exam
July 14, 2026 – last day to withdraw
July 27/28, 2026 – last day of classes
Diploma information and dates:
https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/high-school/summer-school/Pages/summer-school-diploma-exams.aspx
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/edc-diploma-exam-schedule.pdf
Business Office
Please ensure your student returns their textbook(s) to the Business Office before their final exams.
Life Touch Graduation Ceremony Photo
Photographs taken at the Graduation Ceremony are now available for pick-up in the main office.