JOHN BURKE HIGH SCHOOL

Upcoming Notices

Online Parent-Teacher Interview System (Optis)

For this reporting period, the school will be using Optis for the booking of Family Teacher Interviews.

The site can be accessed at:  https://secure.parentinterviews.com/john-burke-high

Once there parents will need to setup an account.

Detailed instructions can be found at: https://help.parentinterviews.com/docs/parents

eNLightened Curriculum Portal

The Departmenet of Education and NLSchools is seeking feedback from various stakeholders including parents and guardians, students (from grade 7 to level 4) and teachers to inform the final Responsible Use of Personal Electronic Device Policy. 

As a parent/guardian your input is vital and a ThoughtExchange survey has been created. All voices matter and we would appreciate yours, and your student(s)’, feedback on this survey.

The policy will be available in the exchange for you to review. The exchange is open and will close Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. You can access the ThoughtExchange consultation

here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/993719812 or through the QR code at the base of this memo.

The proposed policy can be found at the following link:

https://www.nlschools.ca/includes/files/policies/doc/1732713930012.pdf

eNLightened Curriculum Portal

The Department of Education has developed an online curriculum portal, the public can access information concerning Gr. 7-9 curriculum through the following site: http://www.enlightened.gov.nl.ca/

Reporting Student Absences

The Safe Arrival reporting system will let you report an absence in advance by using either a mobile app or website.

The following instructions will guide you on how to report absences.

Alternatively, you can report an absence by calling the school (832-2990) or emailing (johnburkehigh@nlschools.ca)

Automatic phone calls will go out each day at 11 am and 6 pm, this is sent using the SchoolMessenger system.  If you would like to receive text messages from this system please view the following document for instructions.  A student’s attendance can also be checked by a parent/guardian from their PowerSchool account.  If you do not have your account information please contact the school and we will provide it to you.

When a student needs to leave during the day, parents/guardians should call the school to grant permission for them to leave.

Tutoring and Learning supports