Registering at Discovering Choices 

• 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 center.

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.

Scenario 1: Discovering Choices Students (Last school was Discovering Choices and is returning to Discovering Choices)

Complete Demographic Verification form, you will need a MyCBE account.

Student and Parent / Legal Guardian Sign In

How to create a MyCBE account

If you are a returning Grade 12 student and have not completed a Returning Grade 12 Application, please use the link to complete the form. Please bring in your completed application to your guidance counsellor at Discovering Choices.

Returning Grade 12 Application

If your application is approved by the site Assistant Principal, we will call you to book an appointment with a Guidance Counsellor.

Scenario 2: CBE Student NOT registered with DC (applying for next school year)

Complete the Returning Grade 12 application form if applicable. Please specify which location you would like to attend.

Returning Grade 12 Application

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

If your application is approved by the site Assistant Principal, we will call you to book an appointment with a Guidance Counsellor.

Scenario 3: CBE Student NOT registered with DC (requesting admission during the current school year)

If you are currently enrolled at a CBE School, the conversation starts with your current High School Assistant Principal.

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

Unique Setting Transfer Request

If your application is approved by the site Assistant Principal, we will call you to book an appointment with a Guidance Counsellor.

Scenario 4: Not currently enrolled at a CBE School

Complete a registration form on SchoolEngage. Please choose Discovering Choices as the alternate program.

School Engage or MyCBE

If your application is approved by the site Assistant Principal, we will call you to book an appointment 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

Please bring picture ID and proof of citizenship (Birth Certificate, Passport) to register.

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.