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Registration Dates : See www.summerlearningcoquitlam.ca for full course listings.
High school credit courses (includes Fast Track Courses) – Grade 10 courses – May 15 at 6:00 am
High school credit courses (includes Fast Track Courses) – Grade 11 and 12 courses – May 17 at 6:00 am
Remedial courses – May 29 at 6:00 am – Before registration see Counselor for access code.
Secondary Skill Building – June 5 at 6:00 am – Before registration see Counselor for access code.
Registration Process :
Registration is online only (Coquitlam Open Learning) and is a two step process: Courses fill up fast! Be prepared before registration day.
Get an online learning account – you will need your PEN (9 digits) found on your report cards or see your Counselor OR
If you already have an online Learning Account, you will need to update it if you haven’t accessed it within the last three months.
***If you are registering for a Remedial Course or Secondary Skill Building (includes Composition 11 and Canadian Studies 11), please see your Counsellor for an Access Code. | 7/15/2012 | |
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Attached is the Dr. Charles Best Secondary School Calendar for 2011-12. | 7/1/2012 |  |
| Grads: Please complete your commencement comment by following the attached instructions. This is the phrase you would like read out while you are crossing the stage at commencement. Please have this completed by May 25th. | 6/15/2012 | |
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The Parent Voice: Creating Connections to Support Student Success - May 25-27, 2012 Coquitlam, BC
BCCPAC has an upcoming Spring Conference/AGM. Attached is a conference program and flyer. Note – conferences are open to all members of the community to attend. Thank you for your support.
BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC)
Suite 200, 4170 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6
(P) 604-687-4433 ext. 100 w Toll Free 1-866-529-4397 w (F) 604-687-4488
www.bccpac.bc.ca
Our Vision: To improve public education for all students by including and supporting parents
www.bccpac.bc.ca
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2012 After Grad Fundraiser | 5/19/2012 | |
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The After Grad Committee is selling moss hanging baskets - a nice mother's day gift. Attached please find the order form. Pick up date is May 10th at 2:30 pm at the school. Cheques should be made payable to Charles Best Secondary School. If you have any questions please contact Tanya @ roughead@live.ca | 5/12/2012 | |
| Please see the attached letter regarding a mock car crash scheduled on May 8th in front of Charles Best Secondary. | 5/9/2012 | |
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New to Facebook? Here’s an exciting event for YOU! Charles Best’s Schools 4 Schools team presents our, “Education 4 Education” Facebook lessons. These sessions are for beginner and intermediate Facebook users and will be taught by tech savvy students. Classes by donation to support school in Africa. Internet safety talk by Richard Campbell to kick-off the series. | 4/29/2012 | |
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Order any pizza from Pizza One at Como Lake and support aftergrad. Just call 604-936-1001 after 3:00pm on April 11th. | 4/12/2012 | |
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Please read this important letter from Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Tom Grant, regarding the teacher strike.
To read the letter open the attached PDF file. | 3/8/2012 | |
| Cross catchment process 2012-13 is attached. | 2/27/2012 | |
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Grade 9's are expected to attend HCE workshops on January 23, 2012.
Classes are not in session from January 23 to 27th as provincial exams are being written. | 1/28/2012 | |
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Monday, January 23rd will be an in-school day for our grade 9’s. Ms. Skye has planned a fantastic day of presentations as part of the Health and Career Ed course. Lunch will be provided. The schedule will be as follows:
8:30 - Meet in main gym
8:45-9:45 am - Heather Charlton- ICBC Assembly
10:00-11:00 am- Jerome Bouvier- Substance Abuse Assembly
11:00-11:15- Questions
11:30-12:15- BBQ Lunch
12:30-1:30- Jesse Miller- Social Media Assembly
Grade 9 Course changes 2:00 -3:00 PM
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1. Semester 2 Timetables will be handed out on Thursday, January 19th.
2. If students have a Course Conflict, they can see their Counsellor during exam week according to their grade to determine if a change can be made. Please note that at the grade 9 and 10 level, many classes are FULL:
Grade 12s – Monday, January 23rd 9am – noon
Grade 11s – Tuesday, January 24th 9am – noon
Grade 10s – Tuesday, January 24th 1pm – 3pm
Grade 9s – Monday, January 23rd 2pm – 3pm
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Hours: Dec 5-9th 2-9:30 pm
Dec 10th 9-9:30 pm | 12/12/2011 | |
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Here is the adjusted schedule for Thursday, November 10th due to the Remembrance Day assembly.
· 8:25-9:30 period 1
· 9:35-10:40 period 2
· Assembly 10:45-11:40
· 11:45-12:50 period 3
· 12:55-2:00 period 4
· 2:05-3:10 period 5
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Universities and Colleges have opened up their registrations for the 2012/2013 school year. Students can apply online directly to the institution of their choice or register via the a central site www.applybc.ca Students can see their counselor or Ms Baker in the Career Center for help with post-secondary planning and registration.
November 4 from 12:30 to 3:00 is Post-Secondary Day at Best. The following institutions will be here to meet with our grade 11 and 12 students: BCIT, Capilano U, Royal Military College, Douglas College, Kwantlen, SFU, Thompson Rivers University, Trinity Western, University of the Fraser Valley, UNBC, and UVIC. Period 4 and 5 classes for grade 11 and 12’s will be cancelled so that the students can attend the information sessions on November 4th.
McGill University’s information session is here at Best on November 9th from 1:00-2:00. UBC will have their info session at Evergreen Cultural Center in Coquitlam on Nov. 7 from 6:30-8:30pm
Post-Secondary planning can be confusing and deadline dependent so parents please help your child to do their research.
Mrs Rachel JOHN
Counsellor
Dr Charles Best Secondary
Ph: 604 461 5581 | 11/9/2011 | |
| Friday, Nov. 4th is Post Secondary Day for grade 11 and 12 students. Period 4 and 5 - Grade 11 and 12 classes will be cancelled to allow all grade 11 and 12 students to attend workshop sessions. | 11/6/2011 | |
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Dr. Charles Best students and staff will attempt to raise $10,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation by hosting Coquitlam's BIGGEST and BEST water fight. Please see attachment for more information. www.terryfoxrun.org | 10/1/2011 | |
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| Information regarding the Cross Catchment Process for 2011-2012 is attached. | 3/31/2011 | |
| The Board of Education invites public input into the 2011-12 budget at the following Board meetings:
January 11, February 1, February 22 and March 15th. Location is at the School Board Office, 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam at 7:30 pm. To appear as a delegation please contact Gail Dowler at gdowler@sd43.bc.ca or 604-939-9201, ext. 261. | 3/16/2011 | |
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Attached is the January 2011 Provincial Examination Schedule. | 1/31/2011 | |
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The BEST community (especially current and former students, staff and parents) is invited to particiapte in celebrations to mark our 40th anniversary as a school (and 10th anniversary as a secondary) on Friday, November 19th. Attached is a schedule of events for the evening. Please note that extra parking is available at Coquitlam Alliance Church. Looking forward to seeing you then! | 11/30/2010 | |
| DPAC Orientation - Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Riverside Secondary School | 9/30/2010 | |
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All face to face courses continue to sign up online until June 30th at 3pm. Registration for full credit online courses ends June 24th at midnight as online classes start June 28th.
Registration for Remedial High School Credit Courses, Canadian Studies 10 and Composition 11 is as follows;
In person June 23, 24, and 29 1-7:30pm
In person June 30 10:30-5pm
Register in person at 380 Montgomery Street Coquitlam (Montgomery Centre).
Students must bring their signed registration form (available from their high school) and a copy of their report card. Students are encouraged to create an account online before registering in person to sped up the in person registration process. Visit www.ce43.com | 6/30/2010 | |
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The June exam schedule specific to Dr. Charles Best (room numbers) is not attached. Exams officially start at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Students should be at their exam room 30 minutes prior to writing. ANy student arriving later than 30 minutes after the offfical start will not be able to write during this session. If you have any questions, please contact mr. Stewart. | 6/15/2010 | |
| Our Senior Girls soccer team is off to Victoria on Wednesday to compete in the Provincal AAA Soccer Tournament. Games will be played Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Best of luck to coach Napoletano and the girls. | 6/7/2010 | |
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Public Health Nurses will be at Charles Best School once again on Fri. May 28th to provide the TdaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) and HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) (girls only) vaccines to those Grade 9 students with returned consent forms who have missed previous immunization dates in Sept 2009 and/or March 2010.
If you wish your child to be immunized at school and have not returned a signed consent form, please do so ASAP.
If you have not received these forms, additional consent forms are available at the office or online at
http://www.fraserhealth.ca/HealthInfo/PublicHealth/SchoolHealth/Immunizations.htm
These immunizations are provided by Public Health only and are not available through your Family Physician.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Public Health Nurse at 604-949-7200. | 5/29/2010 | |
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Summer Learning 2010 Update
Sign Up for High School Credit Starts May 25th and May 26th.
To meet the high demand for online registration, we are adding capacity to our system and SEPARATINGTHE SIGN UP DATES to better meet your needs. To improve the process students are asked to not sign on to the registration system unless they are updating their account or signing up for a course.
High School Credit course registration will return on the following dates:
Tuesday, May 25th, 6am Grade 10 course sign up (eg. Math 10, SS 10)
Grade 11/ 12 course sign up will not be open on May 25th
Wednesday, May 26th, 6am Grade 11 and 12 course sign up
Thursday, May 27th onwards All grade 10, 11 and 12 courses remain open for sign up
Get an Account Now! Online registration is a 2-step process
1. Get an account (allow 2-5 days) or update your existing account
2. Register (sign up) for courses online (please be patient during peak times | 5/27/2010 | |
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Parent, student and community input is being sought for possible changes to the local School Calendar for the 2010/11 school year. Please respond to the survey at www.sd43.bc.ca by noon April 29. | 4/30/2010 | |
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Water's Edge festival will take place at Evergreen Cultural Centre March 19-21. This is the 'last Hurrah' for Vancouver 2010 Olympics/ Paralympics- and it's RIGHT HERE in Coquitlam, with something for everyone to do and hear. And some pretty spectacular main stage concerts too: Elektra, Brad Turner Project, Musica Intima. And Sumi will be kickin around on Sunday :) http://www.watersedgemusic.ca for all the details. | 3/21/2010 | |
| The Provincial Government is once again conducting satisfaction surveys for all students in grades 10 and 12. The school administration will be meeting with all students in Englich 12 and Planning 10 over the next three weeks to have them complete the five minute survey.
Parents, of students in grades 10 and/or 12, are also invited to participate in the government's survey. Parents are asked to contact the school to recieve a random password (does not identify who is filling the survey out. It simply matches the survey to the school - it is totally anonymous) and then to click HERE for the link to the survey website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contct Mr. Stewart by phoning the school or by email dstewart@sd43.bc.ca | 3/1/2010 | |
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| Please check out the fine "video" which outlines what Thursday will look like at Mackin Park.
Remember to wear RED and shoes good in mud (just in case). | 2/12/2010 | |
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If you have any questions concerning the exam schedule, please see Mr. Stewart. | 2/1/2010 | |
| Best will host three concerts on Thursday, January 28th
- morning concert - sold out!
- afternoon concert - spaces available
- evening family concert - ABBA Cadabra - 7:00pm
Tickets for evening concert can be purchased at Charles Best office for $10.00 adults and $5.00 student. See attached poster. | 1/30/2010 | |
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In celebration of our Sr. Boys' Soccer Results, we will gather together This Friday, to raise the Provincial Banner.
Blk 1 8:30 - 9:40
Assembly
Blk 2 10:30 - 11:35
Blk 3 11:40 - 12:45
Blk 4 12:50 - 1:55
Blk 5 2:00 - 3:05 | 12/5/2009 | |
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The September newsletters have been e-mailed home. If you did not receive one, we either do not have your e-mail address or the one we have is incorrect. Please provide the office with your e-mail address so you don't miss important school information. | 10/10/2009 | |
| This announcement is just a test. | 10/9/2009 | |
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In the event of heavy snow, ice or extreme temperatures, a decision on school closures will take place as soon as possible after 6:00 a.m. that day.
· Check the district website at www.sd43.bc.ca beginning shortly after 6:00 a.m.
· Be sure to hit Refresh when checking back
· The district website posting is official – there is no need to call the school or the Board office after viewing
· tune in to CKWX 1130 AM, CKNW 980 AM or CBC 690 AM for updates
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The 2011-2012 Course Calendar is now available. | | |
| Report Cards will be distributed 11:00 - 11:30 - June 29th. Location - Cafeteria | | |
| It is unknown, at this time, if this evening can be rescheduled for a later date. | | |
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CHECK OUT OUR NEW CLOTHING STYLES AND PRICES! The next ORDER DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 16. PLEASE SUBMIT ORDER FORMS AND PAYMENT TO MS. EDGELL DIRECTLY IN ROOM 215. This clothing order will be completed and handed out prior to the Christmas break! GET YOUR CHRISTMAS ORDERS IN NOW!! Also, check out our school store coming soon for more Charles Best merchandise!
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Please take a moment to reveiw the attached message from Coquitlam's Superintendent, Tom Grant about the current job action and report cards. | | |
| Please see attached document for more information. | | |
| In Semester 1 and 2, Counsellors will be inviting students in English 12/Communications 12 classes to sign on to the Ministry of Education website to give permission for their marks to be transferred to PSIs of their choice. If students miss these sessions, they can go directly to the ministry site and do this:
https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/and
Students who already have an account, (usually from checking previous Provincial exam marks) can log in and follow the procedures. Students who do not have an account will need their Provincial Education Number (PEN) to Create an Account.
Should students have difficulty with this process, they can see their Counsellor for assistance.
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T INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of heavy snowfall, ice, high winds or power outages, please listen to CBC 690 AM. CKNW 980 AM OR CKWX 1130 AM radio stations for possible school closure information. In addition, on inclement weather days, school closure information will be posted on the school district website at www.sd43.bc.ca | | |