HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
Part Time Student Option Courses
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Social Science Courses
SSN2171 - Personal Psychology (3 credits)
SSN2172 - General Psychology (3 credits)
SSN2176 - Sociology (3 credits)
SSN3171 - Experimental Psychology (3 credits)
SSN3166 – World Geography (3 credits)
SSN3161 – World Religions (3 credits)
LDC2088 – Life of Christ (5 credits)
LDC3088 – Christian Apologetics (5 credits)
Fine Arts Course
Art 10/20/30 – all three 5 credit courses are offered during the school year. Each course explores several different mediums and build on one another.
Second Languages
French 10 - French 10 is an introductory course in the French language, designed for students who have little to no prior experience with French. The course covers basic grammar and vocabulary, and provides an overview of French culture.
French 20 - French 20 is an intermediate-level course in the French language, designed for students who have some prior experience with French. The course builds on the basic grammar and vocabulary covered in French 10 and provides a deeper understanding of the language.
French 30 - French 30 is an advanced-level course in the French language, designed for students who have a solid foundation in the language. The course is designed to help students refine their language skills and develop a more nuanced understanding of French culture.
Spanish 10 - Spanish 10 is an introductory course in the Spanish language, designed for students who have little to no prior experience with Spanish. The course covers basic grammar and vocabulary, and provides an overview of Spanish-speaking cultures.
Career and Technology Courses
Agriculture
AGR1010 – Introduction to Agriculture - Students explore and gain an understanding of the diversity of agricultural activity in Alberta, Canada, and the global community. They will also learn about the economic, environmental, and social significance of agriculture.
AGR1040 – Animal Basics - Students learn to identify and demonstrate the basic steps involved in raising and caring for a domestic animal. Students gain an understanding of general care to ensure animal health. Students may choose between a horse, cow, sheep, cat or dog to focus their studies on.
AGR3000 – Agriculture Safety – students learn about workplace safety from an agriculture perspective. This course is mandatory for all Green Certificate modules.
Community Care Services
CCS3110 – Early Learning and Child Care 1 - Students investigate the roles and responsibilities of a childcare worker, and develop communication, observation and skills for guiding behaviour. Access to children between the ages of 0–5 in any of the following ways: a licensed child care centre; a licensed preschool; a licensed or approved family day home; a licensed out-of-school care program; or, a school-based pre-Kindergarten program
CCS3120 – Early Learning and Child Care 2 - Students will develop skills to assist in promoting the physical, intellectual and language development in children from birth to age six.
CCS3130 – Early Learning and Child Care 3 - Students will develop skills to assist in promoting the social-emotional and creative development with children from birth to age 6. Students also will examine the development of learning through play
CCS3140 – Early Learning and Child Care 4 - Students will examine family dynamics and issues, as well as the cultural diversity of the children and families under their care. Students also will develop skills to support and promote the cultural identity of children
CCS3150 – Early Learning and Child Care 5 - Students will learn appropriate practices related to routines in a child care program. Students also will plan for the health, safety and well-being of children in child care programs
IMPORTANT – THE ABOVE FIVE COURSES HAVE TO BE TAKEN SEQUENTIALLY AND UPON COMPLETION, STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR THEIR DAY CARE WORKER 1 CERTIFICATION WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO WORK IN ANY DAYCARE IN ALBERTA.
Fashion Studies
FAS1000 – Fashion Illustration - 1 introduces students to the world of fashion illustration and the work of a fashion artist. They learn to sketch a croquis, incorporate simple gestures. Then, they apply these skills to create fashion illustrations.
FAS1030 – Sewing Fundamentals - students learn how to use and care safely for sewing and pressing equipment, and to apply these skills in project assembly. Students need access to sewing-related equipment and supplies. This course is the prerequisite for most other Fashion Studies courses.
FAS1130 – construction Fundamentals 1 - Construction Fundamentals 1 students learn how to determine pattern size, choose a suitable pattern and fabric, make pattern alterations, and prepare the fabric and pattern for layout. These skills will be applied during the assembly of a simple garment.
Financial Management
FIN1010 – Personal Financial Information - allows students to explore such concepts that affect the finances of an individual, including budgeting for living on their own, income and expenditures and more.
FIN1015 – Accounting Prep - Accounting Prep introduces students to accounting and terminology unique to financial accounting. Students become familiar with financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles and how to prepare for the process of starting up a business.
Foods
FOD1010 – Food Basics - students learn safe and sanitary food handling procedures, equipment care, comprehension of recipes, and the importance of efficient work habits. Students need access to a personal or commercial food preparation facility. This course is the pre-requisite for all subsequent Foods courses. There is no final exam for this course.
FOD1020 – Contemporary Baking - , students develop an demonstrate and understanding of traditional and contemporary baking focusing on basic measuring techniques, preparation methods, role of ingredients and the proper use of equipment for baked goods. This course is the pre-requisite for all other baking courses.
FOD2040 – Cake and Pastry - students expand their knowledge and skills in the production of a variety of cake and pastry products.
FOD2070 – Soups and Sauces - students combine stocks with various thickening agents to produce hearty soups and sauces.
Health Care Services
HCS3000 – Workplace Safety Systems - students will gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes in workplace health and safety preparing them for workplace orientation to off-campus education learning experiences, and the transition to the world of work. This course is required for all off-campus courses such as RAP and Work Experience. Students will receive a certificate upon completion with a 70%+.
HCS3010 – Workplace Safety Practices - This course will benefit the academic growth of students as well as keep them safe as they begin their working lives. In Workplace Safety Practices, students explore workplace safety principles and practices, and apply these principles and practices to a variety of contexts. Students will receive a certificate upon completion with a 70% +.
HCS1010 – Health Services - students examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge, and skills to prepare for further study in career pathways in health, recreation, and community services. Concepts related to the determinants of health, the dimensions of wellness, basic principles of anatomy, physiology, and disease, and basic safety and reporting protocols for providing care to individuals in health, recreation, volunteer, and community support settings are reviewed (mandatory for HSS3020).
HSS3020 – Mental Health and Wellness – with mental health being so important after the past pandemic, students will acquire the attitude, skills, and knowledge necessary for achieving and maintaining mental health and wellness.
HSS1020 – Nutrition and Wellness - Students learn the importance of nutrition and hydration for the promotion and maintenance of physical, emotional and social health and wellness throughout life. Students evaluate food and supplement choices, the effects of activity on nutritional requirements and the use of labels to improve daily nutritional intake at all ages.
Mechanics
MEC1040 -Engine Fundamentals -students will learn the tools and techniques of engine tuneups with a 2 cycle engine. A lawn mower or dirt bike are needed to complete the course.
Information Processing
INF1030 – Word Processing 1- Students are introduced to the proper use of word processing software, including document creation, editing and printing of properly formatted documents.
INF1060 – Spreadsheeting - Students develop skills in the proper use of spreadsheet software through general data manipulation and personal record keeping.
INF1070 – Digital Presentation - Students develop skills with tools used for computerized presentations involving text, data, graphics, sound and animation.
INF2020 – Keyboarding - Students enhance their occupational level keyboarding competence of all keystroke functions, using unedited, edited and straight copy material. Students will have to achieve a WPM between 30 and 50 and a numerical keystroke speed between 100 and 125.
Computer Science Options (5 credits each)
PC Repair (IT Essentials) - covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. The IT Essentials curriculum covers the fundamentals of computer and mobile device hardware and software, and advanced concepts such as security, networking, virtual tools, and the responsibilities of an IT professional. This course provides a learning pathway to the “Introduction to Networks” course.
C++ Programming -This course covers all the basics of programming in the C++ programming language as well as the fundamental concepts and techniques used in object-oriented programming. The course starts with some universal basics, without relying on object concepts, and gradually extends to the advanced issues the student will encounter when using the objective approach.
Java Programming 12 (Grade 11 +) - This programming course uses virtual robots to teach object-oriented programming in general. This helps students to become comfortable with many aspects of objects and classes. These include:
Programming with Objects
Extending Classes with Services
Developing Methods
Making Decisions
Using Variables
Linux Operating System - Knowledge of Linux is a helpful skill for a wide variety of careers in business and Information Technology fields. Many emerging and growing career opportunities including big data, cloud computing, cyber security, information systems, networking, programming and software development (to name a few) require basic to advanced knowledge of the Linux command line.