
Edsembli registration
CGCS is excited to be moving towards a single Student Information System (SIS) Edsembli, as we align our school software programs and processes. Edsembli has a parent portal, which will allow families to eventually have access to their student’s information, such as registration, viewing report cards and attendance, as well as fee payment. For this year, we will be completing registration/re-registration using the parent portal in Edsembli. As this is a new process, we suspect there may be unforeseen technical issues, and encourage families to reach out to the main office if they require support. Similar to previous years, completing the registration will take approximately 10 – 15 minutes.
All families will need to create an Edsembli family account to register students. (See instructions below and attached here).
In order to prepare for registration, families will need to:
(1) Pay any outstanding fees (applies to families with students currently attending CGCS) in FAMILY ZONE.
(2) Create an Edsembli family account (all families). Please see the instructions below on how to create a new account (new families) or retrieve your password (current families).
To register: If you have a student currently enrolled at CGCS
(1) Enter your family email address in the username field and click Login. Your user name is the Family email address provided to CGCS – same email where all school communications are sent.
(2) Then, click on Request a Password Change. You will then be emailed a temporary password to gain entry to the system, where you will be prompted to select your own password.
If you are a CURRENT CGCS family, use the links below, and use the “Request a Password Change’ option and follow the instructions.
● Bel Aire Link (Current grade 4 and 5 students): CLICK HERE *Current grade 5 students, entering grade 6 at Lakeview will need to register at the Bel Aire campus.
● Lakeview Link (Current grade 6-8 students): CLICK HERE
Families must complete a registration form for each student attending CGCS in the upcoming school year. Please ensure you complete one form for each child, not one form for the family. At this point in time, we are currently exploring how to create auto-filled fields with basic information, such as address and contact information. While we work with Edsembli to complete this task, families will be required to enter this information for each child. If you have any questions throughout the registration process, please do not hesitate to contact the main office for support at 403-220-0745 or office@mycgcs.ca

CGCS UNIFORMS
Our school uniform reflects our pride in our school and our respect for each other. Students are required to wear the uniform at all times. During the day, students may hang their blazers or cardigans on the back of their chairs when it is felt that it will inhibit learning activities. All uniforms should be clean and well maintained. Students are required to be in appropriate uniformed pieces throughout the duration of the day, while in class, inside during recess and/or lunch, as well as Physical Education Class. Students are not permitted to wear personal hoodies, hats, jogging pants, outdoor shoes or other non-uniform pieces during the day.
Formal Uniform
Consists of:
- CGCS blazer
- Kilt or pants
- White oxford shirt, tucked-in
- Necktie
- Black knee socks or black tights
- Dress shoes
*Please note that the vest or sweater is not a part of the formal uniform.
Our formal uniform is required to be worn on the following days:
- The first day of school
- School photos
- Special occasions
- For guest visitors
- Occasions where the girls are representing our school on field trips, unless otherwise specified by the teacher
Hair should also to be neat at all times, while Hijabs must be plain in colour and complement the uniform. Any jewelry or body piercing should be respectful of the school environment.
Other considerations:
- Students are to wear modest shorts under their kilts
- Any garments to be worn under blouses or shirts to be white or off white
- Dress shoes must be black and polished, or patent with a low heel
Additional Optional Uniform Pieces
Consists of:
- Cardigan
- V-neck sweater
- Polo shirt
- Skort
- Skirt
- Summer dress (worn with white knee socks) is no longer available and will no longer be able to be worn after the 2022-2023 school year.
Athletic Uniform
Consists of:
- Gym shirt
- Gym shorts
- Zip-up hoodie
- Training pants
- White socks
- Appropriate athletic shoes
Note: The athletic uniform is required for every gym class. Students may also wear full zip-up hoodie and polar fleece jacket as outerwear to and from school, however, these are not worn in school as part of the uniform.
OUR UNIFORM SUPPLIER
CGCS’s contract with TopMarks is concluding in June 2021, and therefore, we are scheduled to change Uniform Provides to InSchoolWear for September 2021. Read below for Uniform information related to changes in provider.
- InSchool Wear uniform pieces will look visually very similar, and in some cases, identical to TopMarks uniform pieces. Students may continue to wear their TopMarks uniform pieces. ● For convenience, InSchoolWear has a storefront in Calgary, which will allow families to try on uniform pieces at their convenience, rather than during scheduled Uniform Fittings through the school.
- InSchoolWear is comparable in price to other service providers used by CGCS in the past. Please see below for more information.
- InSchoolWear has a large range of sizes for student uniforms and is inclusive. Uniform pieces (eg. Kilts/Pants) have adjustable waists, which will increase the life-use of the pieces. ● Families may begin ordering pieces from InSchoolWear in April 2021.
- CGCS School Council will host a Used Uniform Sale in April, which will include selling uniform pieces from past service providers, which students must wear in September 2021.
We are excited to be partnered with an eco-friendly, female owned company for the upcoming years at CGCS.
To order online with InSchoolWear families will require a school specific code. The Calgary Girls Charter School code is CGCS.
Families are also invited to contact InSchoolWear at 403-640-1032 to book an appointment to shop at their store, located at 5071 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB

SCHOOL COUNCIL
Calgary Girls Charter School thrives on the support of engaged parents.
Our School Council is made up of parents, school administrators, teachers and, when possible, students.
Being a part of the School Council provides a conduit for members of the community to
engage and offer perspective to the principal and administration and provides parents the
opportunity to:
- Meet regularly with administration
- Organize fun activities to reinforce strong sense of school community
- Provide informative, relevant educational sessions for parents
- Fundraise to maximize opportunities augmenting students’ educational experience
CGCS School Council meets on a monthly basis alternating between day time and evening meetings. CGCS meetings are open to all CGCS parents. The CGCS School Council executive is elected at the Annual General meeting usually held in May for a 1-year term.
If you are interested in being part of
the CGCS School Council, please email the School Council directly at council@calgarygirlsschool.com.
For more information about the role of school councils in Alberta, please see:
https://www.alberta.ca/school-councils.aspx
https://education.alberta.ca/media/3273179/school-council-resource-guide-2016-final.pdf

Achievement • Courage • Integrity • Respect • Community

LAKEVIEW CAMPUS
6304 Larkspur Way SW
Calgary, AB T3E 5P7
P: (403) 220-0745
OFFICE HOURS
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
BEL AIRE CAMPUS
1011 Beverley Blvd SW
Calgary, AB T2V 2C4
P: (403) 220-0745
OFFICE HOURS
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
BOARD OFFICE
7239C Flint Road SE
Calgary, AB T2H 1G2
P: (403) 220-0745