CBe-learn Junior High

CBe-learn offers a full complement of junior high school courses for full-time online learners. Students have the opportunity to experience a different learning structure, with subject-area specialists teaching each of the core curricular areas.

Jr High Student Schedule (2025-2026)

Schedules for all grades are available in the sidebar to the right.

Technical Help (logging in & passwords)

Students should go to d2l.cbe.ab.ca to log in. If your student has any technical problems logging in, please contact:

Getting Started

We have a document that contains many helpful tips and resources students and families new to online learning have utilized heavily as they prepare for a year of learning with CBe-learn.  It is recommended all students in grades 7-9 take some time to review the tips enclosed in this document: Welcome and Information Session.

CBe-learn Jr High Program

Students receive instruction and support in learning across the full Alberta Education Programs of Study:  

  • English Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Physical Education
  • Health and Life Skills
  • Career and Technology Foundations (CTF)
  • Art

Course Descriptions for CTF and Art


Live, Independent, and Face to Face Learning


Live Independent Facetoface

At CBe-learn Jr High, learning happens in three important ways: live, independent, and face to face. All three are required parts of our program. Together, they give students a balance of flexibility and structure that helps them succeed.

Live learning means joining teachers and classmates in real time on Google Meet.

Independent learning happens on D2L, where students complete lessons and assignments on their own schedule.

Face to face learning takes place at Bel-Aire School and connects students to the school community in important ways.

Even though we are an online school, face to face time is still required for things like orientation, tests and quizzes, and some physical education activities. These in-person experiences make sure students feel part of the school community and that their learning is supported in the best way possible.

We know that families need flexibility, so we offer alternate dates for orientation and other in-person times when necessary. However, it is important to know that all three parts of the program—live, independent, and face to face—are required for every student. This balance is what makes our program complete.


Learning Technologies

While all course content is hosted inside the Brightspace by D2L learning management system, our teachers also use Google Workspace for Education in a variety of capacities, including Google Meet for live sessions.

Family, School and Student: the Online Learning Team


Student School Family

The key members of the student’s Online Learning Team are the Student, Family and School.

Increased independence is an important element of the junior high developmental stage. Our experience has shown that students are most successful when independence is built gradually through consistent work habits, mutually supported in both the home and school environment.

Junior High CBe-learn Student Responsibilities

  • Creates and follows their own learning plan with teacher and parent support
  • Participates regularly each week by logging in daily, participating in scheduled synchronous learning opportunities, actively engaging with course content
  • Demonstrates learning by completing assigned tasks
  • Keeps an organized work space and consistent routine
  • Communicates with teachers regularly

Parent / Guardian Responsibilities

  • Ensure your child has the technical tools necessary.
  • Help your child plan and maintain their schedule, adjusting where necessary
  • Provide a quiet space for your child to focus on their school work each day
  • Regularly review your child’s progress, using many available tools within D2L such as Grades, Assignment feedback, and Discussions
  • Communicate regularly with the teachers and school
  • Ensure childcare and learning needs for younger siblings have been addressed

Family Responsibilities

  • Jr High Students cannot, and must not be responsible for childcare for younger children in the home during school hours (Monday-Friday 9:00 - 3:00)
  • Students must be available for learning throughout the entire school day
  • Jr High Students cannot be the learning supports/learning coaches for younger siblings in the CBe-learn elementary program.

School Responsibilities

  • Create dynamic, meaningful course content and design engaging learning tasks
  • Support student learning in a variety of ways
  • Communicate with students regularly, using both synchronous and asynchronous tools
  • Provide timely formative and summative assessments for various learning tasks
  • Host regular synchronous classroom sessions
  • Communicate regularly with families

A Typical Week

  • Similar to an in-person school, CBe-learn students at the junior high level can expect to dedicate a minimum of 20-25 hours per week to learning across all subjects. This will be distributed between both synchronous (live) and asynchronous learning activities.
  • In addition to this, students may be assigned up to one hour of homework in the evening.
  • There is a set schedule where students are expected to be online, learning in real-time with their teacher.

Live Learning with Google Meet

  • Google Meet is an online shared environment where students can communicate with teachers and share information in a visual and auditory way.
  • There is a shared whiteboard space where files, drawings or presentations can be uploaded and shared.
  • It uses voice technology, so with a headset or microphone, students can talk and listen directly to teachers or classmates.
  • It can be used with the full class, small groups, or as a one-on-one communication tool.
  • It takes place in real time and can be much more dynamic than text-based communication methods.

Teacher Advisor: The Key Contact

  • At CBe-learn, every student is part of a TA (Teacher Advisor) group. The TA is a dedicated teacher who supports students with both learning and well-being. This regular time together provides a welcoming start to the week, a chance to connect, and a place to share important updates.
  • TAs build strong relationships with their students, making sure each one feels known, supported, and connected to the school community. They also support students through important planning, such as high school course selection, overseeing Individual Program Plans (IPPs), and establishing personal goals.
  • The TA program is an essential part of our Health and Wellness focus, ensuring that every student has the guidance and care needed to be successful and thrive.

Attendance Reporting

  • If a student is not present in synchronous classes they will be marked absent.
  • If this form is not completed on or prior to the date of absence contact will be made home via telephone and email.
  • If your child is absent for any reason, please complete and submit the Parent Attendance Reporting form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/KFgeNeYVCn

Communication

CBe-learn online teachers do not have access to voicemail and do not work full-time onsite at a school.

Students

  • Junior High students should contact teachers through the Private Discussions in Brightspace (D2L).
  • Each student has a private discussion in their class. This is a private space shared only with the student and the teacher. Students should be in the habit of checking their private discussions every day. 

Families

  • Parents and Guardians can contact teachers through email which can be found in student courses in Brightspace (D2L), or by calling the school office.
  • Specific questions about course content, assessment or reporting can be sent directly to the child's teacher(s). 

For any specific questions about online learning, CBe-learn and our Jr High program, your primary point of contact is Monti Tanner, Assistant Principal: (mrtanner@cbe.ab.ca).


Updated Sep 2, 2025