Registering at Discovering Choices 2025-2026

• Registration at Discovering Choices is ongoing throughout the school year.
• We accept students between the ages of 16-19 years old that have experienced at least one semester at a community high school.
• Must not have met graduation requirements.
• We are not an online or distance education program, you must be able to attend in person. A flexible schedule can be made with your subject teacher.
• We are not a high school upgrading centre.

September 2025 Information

PLEASE READ before registering Discovering Choices FAQ's

Note: Discovering Choices is a Unique Settings High School so therefore applications must be reviewed before acceptance. Applications will be reviewed over the summer and the applicant will be contacted during the last week of August.

Scenario 1: Current DC Student or was last registered at DC

Last school was Discovering Choices and is returning to Discovering Choices.

First day of school is September 2, 2025. Complete Demographic Verification form, you will need a MyCBE account.

Student and Parent / Legal Guardian Sign In

How to create a MyCBE account

See front desk to receive your ID Card and course enrollment schedules.

Scenario 2: CBE Student NOT registered with DC

Student A: Currently enrolled at a CBE School

Complete the Unique Settings High School transfer request and email it to discoveringchoices@cbe.ab.ca

Unique Setting Transfer Request

We will call you to book a conference time with a Guidance Counsellor

Student B: Not currently enrolled at a CBE school

Complete a registration form. Please specify which location you would like to attend.

Email it to discoveringchoices@cbe.ab.ca or bring it with you with picture ID to register.

Dependent Student Registration Form

Independent Student Registration Form

We will call you to book a conference time with a Guidance Counsellor

Scenario 3: Returning Grade 12 student

Complete the Application for returning Grade 12 student. Please specify which location you would like to attend.

Email it to discoveringchoices@cbe.ab.ca or bring it with you with picture ID to register.

Returning Grade 12 students application

We will call you to book a conference time with a Guidance Counsellor

EAL COHORT APPLICATIONS

EAL Cohort FAQ's

Returning Grade 12 EAL Students

We will call you to book a conference time with a Guidance Counsellor

Registration begins August 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM. Please bring picture ID and proof of citizenship (Birth Certificate, Passport)

Discovering Choices offers a flexible schedule and students engage in personalized self- paced learning. The environment is student centered yet adult learning oriented and requires independence and self-motivation to meet success.

Discovering Choices offers a limited selection of complimentary classes and extra-curricular activities. For students looking for a broader selection, or specific opportunities, it is important to experience a traditional high school environment. 

Please contact the appropriate Discovering Choices site for questions on how to register. We have four locations throughout the city:

• Discovering Choices CACY - Downtown location - 403-268-3265
• Discovering Choices II - Northgate location - 403-777-8384
• Start Outreach - Bowness location - 403-777-6107
• Westbrook Outreach - Westbrook location - 403-777-8020

Students must be able to engage in Knowledge and Employability or Diploma level courses.