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In Alberta, and in many other places across the world, student cellphone use is increasing. Cellphones have the potential to be powerful teaching aids that, when used appropriately, can improve learning outcomes. But there are significant risks and concerns with inappropriate cell phone usage. They can be a distraction to students in the classroom and disrupt a student’s learning and can impact student safety through bullying or harassment.

The Ministry is interested in hearing from teachers, parents, and other staff about cellphone usage in schools and using their advice to help inform any potential next steps. You are invited to share your views about the future of student cellphone use in schools. You have until May 3, 2024 to participate in an online survey about the future of cellphone use in elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. The survey is available at: https://your.alberta.ca/cellphones-in-schools/survey_tools/en

Input from this targeted engagement will help inform potential future government direction.

January 24:
IMPORTANT: All grade 12 students writing their Social Part B diploma on Wednesday, January 24 are expected to attend school and MUST be in attendance to write their exam. We ask that all students arrive by 8:45am the latest as the diploma will begin promptly at 9:00am.

January 22
IMPORTANT: All grade 12 students writing their Math diploma on Monday, January 22 are expected to attend school and MUST be in attendance to write their exam. Please ensure you find an alternate way to get to school if you take a bus. We ask that all students arrive by 8:45am the latest as the diploma will begin promptly at 9:00am.