Semester 1English – 5 credits

Math – 5 credits

Phys Ed – 5 credits

Option – 5/6 credits

Leadership

Semester 2Social Studies – 5 credits

Science – 5 credits

CALM – 6 credits

Option – 5/6 credits

Leadership

Grade 10

Semester 1 Semester 2Grade 11

Semester 1 Semester 2

Grade 12

Grad RequirementsGr. 12 English

Gr. 12 Social

Gr. 11 Math

Gr. 11 Science

Phys Ed 10

CALM

10 Credit Gr. 12

*Leadership

/100 Credits minimum

42 Credits

LEADERSHIP

Minimum Student Course Loads by Grade:

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12•Leadership•Full schedule of classes•No spares•CALM•P.E. 10

•Possibility of additional courses outside the regular school day

•Minimum 42 credits

•Leadership•Full schedule of classes including any required courses missed from Grade 10•One each of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and

•No spares or unassigned class time

•Leadership•Sufficient courses to meet graduation requirement (may require full load)

•One spare

•Returning for fourth year subject to administration approval

So…there are 7 mandatory courses in grade 10

CALM: CALM is required of all senior high school students, as its completion is mandatory to qualify for an Alberta High School Diploma. The addition of HCS3000, CTR1010, and HCS3010 enhances the knowledge, skills and abilities to help students prepare for future careers. These three modules are required to be registered in Work Experience.

Leadership: The purpose of Leadership is to explore basic principles of leadership and teamwork. Students will develop a plan for their personal growth as a member of a leadership team and examine the various behaviors, skills and roles that contribute to team effectiveness.

http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/index.html

Social 10-1

Social 10-4(Certificate of Achievement)

Social 10-2

ELA 10-1

ELA 10-2

ELA 10-4 (Certificate of Achievement)

Acceptable - Mastery

Mastery

Beginning

Beginning

ELA 10 AP

Acceptable/ProficientLanguageLanguageArts 9Arts 9

SocialSocialStudies 9Studies 9

Science 14

Mathematics 10c

Acceptable - MasteryScience 10

Math 10-3

Math 10-4(Certificate of Achievement)

Science 10-4(Certificate of Achievement)

Beginning

Mastery

Beginning

Mathematics 10AP

Acceptable - Proficient

Math 9Math 9

Science 9Science 9

05/03/23

Therefore, the more your child studies, the more he/she learns in

grade 9, the better his/her chance of being successful in grade 10!

If a student earned proficient or mastery (and/or 70% or better on the PAT)

in Math 9If a student earned

acceptable or beginning (and/or less than 70% on

the PAT) in Math 9

English Course Sequencing

Social Course Sequencing

Science Course Sequencing

Math Course Sequencing

Fine ArtsPerforming Arts Technical Arts Visual Arts

•Music-Instrumental•Music-Choral•Music-Vocal Ensemble•Music-Jazz Band•Music-Musical Theatre•Dance•Drama•Drama-Advanced Acting•Drama-Musical Theatre

•Drama•Drama-Technical Theatre•Communication Technology•Information and Design Technology•Advanced Acting

•Art•Art History•Communication Technology•Information and Design Technology•Professional Studio Arts

ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DIPLOMA

The Alberta High School of Fine Arts signifies that a student has obtained a strong background in one of the three areas of specialization: performing arts, visual arts or technical arts. This designation is important for those students intending to

pursue a fine arts related career. AHSFA students must declare a major in one area of specialization and earn 30 credits in the specialization (with at least 10 credits at the grade 12 level). Alternatively, students may declare a major and a minor in

two areas of specializations and earn 35 credits (with at least 10 credits at the grade 12 level).

Career & Technology Studies (C.T.S.)

•Business Education•Communication Technology•Computer Programming•Construction Technology•Cosmetology•Fabrication (Welding)•Foods (Culinary Arts)

•Information Technology & Design•Mechanics•Legal Studies•Medical Sciences•Sports Medicine•Sport and Active Living

Other Electives• French• Spanish• Off Campus Program

– Work Experience– Green Certificate– Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

Credits for working??Credits for working??Work ExperienceWork ExperienceStudents who have a part time job can earn high school credits for the hoursthat they work. These jobs can be either volunteer work or paid positions.Every 25 hours will earn a student one high school credit, but the minimum is3 credits (75 hours). Students can only earn 10 credits in a school year and only 15 credits total can be counted towards your high school credit count. Students can earn credits through summer hours too!. Students must complete HCS3000, CTR1010, and HCS3010 to qualify.Registered Apprenticeship ProgramRegistered Apprenticeship ProgramStudents who are interested in a career in the trades can start anapprenticeship while they are in high school. Based on hours worked andexperience with a licensed journey person, students can earn up to 45 credits towards their high school diploma. This will also count as hours towards an apprenticeship!

First Year Second Year Third YearCourse Credits Mark Credits Mark Credits Mark

1 One of:English 10 APEnglish 10-1English 10-2

5 One of:English 20 APEnglish 20-1English 20-2

5 One of:English 30 APEnglish 30-1English 30-2*required for graduation

5

2 One of:Social St. 10-1Social St. 10-2

5 One of:Social St. 20-1Social St. 20-2

5 One of:Social St. 30-1Social St. 30-2*required for graduation

5

3 One of:Math 10 C-AP Math 10CMath 10-3Math 14

5 One of:Math 20 -1 APMath 20-1Math 20-2Math 20-3*minimum graduation requirement

5 One of: Math 30-1 APMath 30-1Math 30-2Math 30-3

5

4 One of:Science 10Science 14

5 One of:Science 20Science 24Biology 20Chemistry 20Physics 20*minimum graduation requirement

5 One of:Science 30Biology 30Chemistry 30Physics 30

5

5 Leadership 10 1 Leadership 20 1 Leadership 30 16 Phys Ed 10 *required 5 Option 5 Option 57 CALM *required 6 Option 5 Option 58 Option 1 5 Option 5 Option 59 Option 2 5 Option 5 Option 5

Total Credits 42 + 41+ 30+Notes:

PLANNING YOUR HIGHSCHOOL PROGRAM

What is Career Cruising?What is Career Cruising?Interested in career and post-secondary exploration?Features of Career Cruising are:

Interest and Skills AssessmentsInterest and Skills AssessmentsCareer ProfilesCareer Profiles Multimedia interviewsMultimedia interviewsCollege, University, and Apprenticeship informationCollege, University, and Apprenticeship informationElectronic Career PortfolioElectronic Career PortfolioResume BuildingResume Building

Login AT: www.careercruising.comEnter your school’s username: foothillsEnter your school’s password: composite

Alexander Rutherford ScholarshipAlexander Rutherford ScholarshipAverageAverage 75-79.9%75-79.9% Over 80%Over 80%

Grade 10 $300 $400

Grade 11 $500 $800

Grade 12 $700 $1300This money is offered to all Alberta High School students.

You only need to apply. You can qualify for all or any of the amounts above based on your academic average on certain courses.

So… …yes you do get paid to go to

school!!

Webpage (Week at a Glance & Monthly calendars)

Newsletters (Published Quarterly and available online, emailed home)

Maplewood Parental access to grades and attendance

Synervoice: important announcement and unexcused absences are reported to parents

Communication With ParentsCommunication With Parents

School CouncilSchool CouncilYOUR opportunity to get involved as a parent

here at Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts and to have input on the many decisions that are made in the best interests of our students!

ALL are welcome and meetings take place monthly every 2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 5 pm.

Todd Schmekel: schmekelt@fsd38.ab.ca Jordan Rhodes: rhodesj@fsd38.ab.ca

Kathryn Strilchuk: strilchukk@fsd38.ab.caDorothy Paszkowski: paszkowskid@fsd38.ab.ca

Bambi Bradley: bradleyb@fsd38.ab.caJeff MacIntyre: macintyrej@fsd38.ab.ca

Andrea Laubman: laubmana@fsd38.ab.ca