Worsley Central School

High School Course Planner

Worsley Central School, Box 210, Worsley, Alberta, Canada, T0H 3W0

Tel (780) 685-3842 • Fax (780) 685-3766

• Websites www.worsleycentralschool.ca

www.prsd.ab.ca

Table of Contents

Planning Your Courses!.....................................................................................................3

Alberta High School Diploma Requirements!.....................................................................4

English!..............................................................................................................................5

Social Studies!...................................................................................................................6

Mathematics!...................................................................................................................7/8

Sciences!...........................................................................................................................9

Physical Education!...........................................................................................................10

Career & Life Management (CALM)!................................................................................10

CTS .................................................................................................................................11

Work Experience!..............................................................................................................12

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)!.....................................................................12

Knowledge & Employability Program (K&E)!....................................................................13

2012-2013 Course Offerings!...........................................................................................14

Course Planning Template!...............................................................................................15

WCS Specific Graduation requirements...........................................................................16

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Welcome to Worsley Central School Worsley Central School provides an excellent academic program for children in kindergarten through grade twelve. Students at

the high school level have the opportunity to take part in CTS courses that supplement the academic subjects. We also provide a

range of extracurricular sports programs. All of our programs are designed by committed educators to challenge all students to

develop the critical, intellectual and personal skills they need to be successful in the 21st century.

Planning Your Courses...

This guide is designed to help students plan their high school programs. Program selection should be based on a student’s

current achievement, teacher recommendations, capabilities, interests and post-secondary and career goals. Students

register for courses in accordance with achievement and teachers recommendations. 50% is the minimum mark to continue

to the next level in any course sequence, however, the recommended mark to continue to the next level may be higher.

Recommended marks for advancement are indicated along the arrows in the course flow charts seen later in this document.

Students may take any course as long as they meet the pre-requisite minimum requirements. Recommended marks are

recommendations only.

It is the responsibility of the student and parent to ensure the courses the student selects meet the requirements for graduation.

Selecting Your Courses...

The programs in this guide are organized by core and optional courses. All students are required to take core courses. Students

select from the range of optional courses in keeping with career plans and personal interests. Consider the following before

selecting your courses:

1. Before you select a course, ensure that you have completed the pre-requisite.

2. Consult your teacher or the office if you are not sure about the course sequence you should select.

3. Review the courses needed to complete the Alberta High School Diploma (on the next page).

4. Confirm the courses required to meet your post-secondary goals.

Course Load

Grade 10 students enrol in a full course load of eight courses within the timetable. Grade 11 or 12 students enrol in six to eight

courses. Grade 11 students should not have more than one spare if any at all. Grade 12 students should have a maximum of

one spare per semester.

Course Offerings

Please note that optional courses must have sufficient enrollment in order to be offered in the timetable.

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Alberta High School Diploma Requirements

Students must earn a minimum of 100 credits and complete the following courses:

• English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2

• Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2

• Math 20-1 (formerly 20 Pure), Math 20-2 (formerly 20 Applied) or Math 20-3 or Math 20-4

• Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20

• Physical Education 10 (3 or 5 credits)

• Career and Life Management (CALM) (5 credits)

Earn 10 credits in any combination from:

• Career and Technology Studies (CTS)

• Fine Arts

• Second Languages

• Physical Education 20 and/or 30

• Knowledge & Employability occupational courses

• Registered Apprenticeship Program Courses

• Locally developed/acquired and locally authorized courses in CTS, fine arts, second languages, K&E and employability

occupational courses or IOP occupational courses

Earn 10 credits in any 30-level course (in addition to 30 level English and 30 level Social Studies), including:

• 30 level Mathematics, Science, Fine Arts, Languages, CTS, or Physical Education

• Advanced level (3000 series) in Career and Technology Studies Courses

• 30 level locally developed/acquired and locally authorized courses

• 30-level Work Experience courses

• 30 level Registered Apprenticeship Program courses

• 30-level Knowledge and Employability courses

• 30-level Green Certificate Specialization courses

• Special Projects 30

How credits are awarded:

One high school credit is generally equal to 25 hours of instruction time. Each course is assigned a credit value based on hours of

instruction (usually 5 credits) as determined by Alberta Education. To receive credits in a course, a student must achieve a mark of

50%. Credits can only be earned once in any course. A grade of 50% must be obtained to proceed to the next course in the

sequence. No credits will be granted when the maximum credits in a course have been previously awarded. Students achieving

between 40% and 49% in a course may, instead of repeating the course, take a course in an alternative sequence. Students who

successfully complete the next higher level course in the alternative sequence will then be granted retroactive credit for the

prerequisite course. Most Grade 11 and 12 courses require prerequisite courses.

Provincial Diploma Exams

Provincial Diploma Exams are required in English 30-1 and 30-2, French LA 30-1, Social Studies 30-1 and 30-2, Mathematics 30-1 and 30-2, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and Physics 30. The final mark in these courses is a combination of a school mark (70%) and the provincial diploma mark (30%).

Alberta Education Website

Visit http://education.alberta.ca for more information about curricula and exams.

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ENGLISH

English–1

This program sequence is designed for students with strong reading and communication skills and an interest in literature.

Students will be asked to respond critically and personally to a wide variety of texts. Successful completion of English 30-1 is a

requirement for entrance to most university and some other post-secondary programs.

English–2

This program sequence is designed to help students build confidence as they develop their English skills for school success,

future careers and life goals. Successful completion of this program provides access to most certificate/diploma programs in

colleges and technical institutions.

60%+

<60%

English 10-1 English 10-2

60%+ 60%+ English 20-1

50%+ 50%+

English 20-2

English 30-1 English 30-2

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SOCIAL STUDIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social Studies–1

This program sequence is designed for academic students with strong communication skills. Students in Social 10-1 explore the

origins of globalization and its impact, locally, nationally and internationally, on culture, economies, human rights and quality of life.

Social 20-1 students explore the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and international contexts. Students in Social 30-1

explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and

modern liberalism. Successful completion of Social Studies 30-1 is a requirement for entrance to most university and some other

post-secondary programs.

Social Studies–2

This program sequence is begins in Social 10-2 in which students explore the history of globalization and its effects on land,

culture, human rights and quality of life. Students in Social 20-2 examine historical and contemporary understandings of

nationalism in Canada and the world. In Social 30-2, students examine the origins, values and components of competing

ideologies. Successful completion of this program provides access to most certificate/diploma programs in colleges and technical

institutions.

60%+

<60%

Social 10-1 Social 10-2

60%+ 60%+ Social 20-1

50%+ 50%+

Social 20-2

Social 30-1 Social 30-2

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MATHEMATICS To view the High School Math Requirements for Post-Secondary Entrance: http://alis.alberta.ca/ec/ep/aas/ta/mathreq.html

To view the Parent Information page for the Math Curriculum: http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/math/parents.aspx

Math 10 Combined (10C)

This course is the starting point for both the Mathematics–1 and Mathematics–2 course sequences.

Mathematics–1

This program sequence is designed for students interested in post-secondary programs that require further study of mathematics

such as Calculus.

Mathematics–2

This program sequence is designed for students interested in post-secondary programs that do not require the study of Calculus.

This sequence provides students with the flexibility to change course sequences if their interests change.

Mathematics–3

This program sequence is designed for students interested in most trades programs or for direct entry into the workforce.

Mathematics 31

This introduction to Calculus is designed for students interested in post-secondary programs that include the study of Calculus. This course may be taken in conjunction with Math 30 but not prior to it.

50%+ 65%+ 65%+ Math 10C Math 20-1

Math 30-1

Math 31

Math 20-2

50%+

Math 30-2

<50%

Math 10-3 Math 20-3 Math 30-3

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MATHEMATICS Continued

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SCIENCES

Science 10

This course provides students with a unified view of the biological, chemical, physical and earth sciences and an awareness of the

connections among them. It is the pre-requisite for Science 20, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 and Physics 20.

Science 14 • 24

This program sequence meets the basic requirements for an Alberta High School Diploma. It is designed primarily for students

planning to enter apprenticeships and trades.

Science 20 • 30

This program sequence provides students with a unified view of the biological, chemical, physical and earth sciences and an

awareness of the connections among them. Students may take Science 30 with a grade of 50% or higher in any 20 level science

course. Science 30 is accepted for entrance into some university and post-secondary programs.

Biology 20 • 30

This program sequence begins in Biology 20 with a study of Energy & Matter Exchange in the Biosphere, Ecosystems and

Population Change, Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration and Human Systems. Biology 30 emphasizes adaptation and change

and covers Nervous and Endocrine Systems, Reproduction & Development, Cell Division, Genetics & Molecular Biology and

Population & Community Dynamics.

Chemistry 20 • 30

This program sequence is designed to study matter and its changes. Chemistry 20 students explore the Diversity of Matter and

Chemical Bonding, Forms of Matter: Gases, Matter as Solutions, Acids & Bases and Quantitative Relationships in Chemical

Changes. Chemistry 30 examines Thermochemical Changes, Electrochemical Changes, Chemical Changes of Organic

Compounds and Chemical Equilibrium Focusing on Acid-Base Systems.

Physics 20 • 30

This program sequence begins in Physics 20 with a study of Kinematics, Dynamics, Periodic Motion and Conservation of Energy.

Physics 30 students study Momentum & Impulse, Forces & Fields, Electromagnetic Radiation and Atomic Physics.

50%+

Science 10 50%+ 50%+ in any

Science 20 Science 30 20 level science

Biology 20

Chemistry 20

Physics 20

60%+

60%+

60%+

Biology 30 Chemistry 30

Physics 30

<50%

Science 14 50%+

Science 24

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education 10

This course enables students to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Students are

required to participate in selected activities from all five dimensions of the PE curriculum: Dance, Games, Flexibility, Activities in an

Alternative Environment, and Individual Activities.

Physical Education 20 • 30

In this program sequence, students explore and participate in some of the following activities: dance, games, wrestling, yoga,

volleyball, hockey/broomball, curling, fitness, basketball, badminton, track and field, field hockey, football, softball, swimming,

wall climbing, bowling, combatives, ice games, low organized games, mountain biking, soccer, rollerblading and ultimate frisbee.

CAREER & LIFE MANAGEMENT (CALM)

CALM is a required course for the Alberta High School Diploma. The aim of this course is to enable students to make well-

informed, thoughtful decisions and choices in all aspects of their lives, developing behaviours and attitudes that contribute to well-

being and respect of self and others, now and in the future. CALM is the core course for health literacy at the senior high school

level in Alberta. This course covers themes in three modules: Resource Choices, Career and Life Choices, and Personal

Choices. A student may take CALM in grade 10, 11 or 12.

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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES (CTS)

The CTS program is designed to develop skills that senior high school students can apply in their daily lives when preparing for entry into the workplace or for further learning opportunities. Through the CTS program, students are provided with opportunities to personalize their learning, identify and explore their interests, manage transitions and build partnerships while developing basic competencies, that is, the attitudes and behaviours that people need to participate and progress in today’s dynamic wor ld of work Levels of Achievement Courses are organized into three levels of achievement: introductory, intermediate and advanced. Levels of achievement are not indicators of grade levels. As students progress through the levels, they will be expected to meet higher standards and to demonstrate an increased degree of competence in both the general and specific outcomes. CTS CLUSTERS A cluster is a group of CTS courses that represents occupations and broad industry commonalities. The Five Clusters Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology (BIT) The focus of the BIT cluster is for students to develop and apply important knowledge, skills and attitudes so they can implement efficient systems and strategies of management and marketing and use electronic technologies to collect, structure, manipulate, retrieve and communicate information within individual, family, workplace, community and global contexts. Health, Recreation & Human Services (HRH) The focus of the HRH cluster is for students to develop and apply important knowledge, skills and attitudes so they can provide care and services for individuals and groups in a variety of industries, such as health care, recreation, cosmetology, the food industry and the legal system. Media, Design & Communication Arts (MDC) The focus of the MDC cluster is for students to develop and apply important knowledge, skills and attitudes so they can provide well designed and aesthetically effective communication solutions. Natural Resources (NAT) The focus of the NAT cluster is for students to develop and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes to work individually and collectively, as private citizens and as members of the work force, toward the conservation and responsible use of energy and natural resources. Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation (TMT) The focus of the TMT cluster is for students to develop and apply important knowledge, skills and attitudes relative to the manufacture and assembly of products from individual components and the processing of raw materials into products. Worsley Central School offers a range of CTS options that are teacher taught or provided through a community instructor under the guidance of a teacher. Students can also enrol in distance education CTS programs.

Students wishing to follow a specific career pathway in CTS can plan using the pathways to possibilities information booklet and the pathway planner template. This information can be found at:

http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/cts/resources/pathways.aspx

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Pre-requisites for off campus programs

Students enrolled in off-campus education courses and programs must be provided with the necessary pre-employment

orientation before being placed at any work site. It is the responsibility of the off-campus coordinator to ensure that all students

successfully complete the required prerequisites:

i. HCS 3000: Workplace Safety Systems is a prerequisite course for the first off-campus education program taken

by a student. Students enrolled in Knowledge and Employability courses may use Workplace Readiness 10-4

in lieu of HCS3000: Workplace Safety Systems as the prerequisite

ii. HCS 3010: Workplace Safety Practices is a recommended prerequisite course for students enrolling in the

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).

iii. AGR3000: Agriculture Safety is a prerequisite course for students enrolling in the Green Certificate Program.

Work Experience 15 • 25 • 35 (3 to 10 credits each)

Students must complete HCS 3000 before beginning Work Experience. The Work Experience Program is designed to

provide students with an opportunity to explore careers and practice and develop skills in a real working environment.

HCS 3000 Work Experience

15

Work Experience

25 Work Experience

35

REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (RAP)

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP – 5 to 40 credits) [contingent on finding a community member to offer it]

The Registered Apprenticeship program is a program in which:

• students spend part of their time in school and part in industry as registered apprentices

• participants are counted as full-time high school students and registered apprentices

• students are required to complete courses that lead to an Alberta High School Diploma or Certificate of Achievement

• require local industry to commit to hire individual students and register each student as an apprentice

• a student will be able to continue with their apprenticeship after earning a High School Diploma, having earned as much as

one year in time credit toward an apprenticeship

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KNOWLEDGE & EMPLOYABILITY (K&E) COURSES

Knowledge and Employability courses are available to students in grades 9 through 12 who meet specific criteria. These courses

are intended to provide students with opportunities to experience success and become well prepared for employment, further

studies, active citizenship and life-long learning. Knowledge and Employability courses include and promote workplace standards

for academic, occupational, and employability skills; practical applications through on- and off-campus experiences and/or

community partnerships; career development skills to explore careers, assess career skills and develop a career-focused portfolio;

and interpersonal skills to ensure respect, support and cooperation with others at home, in the community and at the workplace.

Knowledge and Employability courses are designed to provide entry-level employment skills. Some students may transition

successfully from Knowledge and Employability courses to other courses to achieve a high school diploma, or to post-secondary

opportunities (e.g. some colleges, some apprenticeship programs). Reviewing each student’s learning plan on an annual basis

will assist in adjusting their goals and courses as needed.

Knowledge and Employability courses are designed for students with specific needs and goals including students who:

• have demonstrated and/or expressed a desire to leave school before achieving a high school diploma

• have expressed goals that include succeeding in school to become better prepared for the workplace

• achieve success through experiential learning activities

• focus on reading, writing and mathematical literacy, and essential employability skills in occupational contexts, and

• provide practical applications and connections to the home, community and workplace.

Students being considered for enrollment in Knowledge and Employability courses should be identified using assessment

information that indicates they meet the criteria included in policy. Informed consent means that parents/guardians and students

are fully aware that Knowledge and Employability courses have reduced academic expectations and a greater emphasis on

occupational exploration and preparation. Informed annual written consent of parents/guardians (if the student is under 16 years

of age) and the student, ensures that they are in support of continued registration in Knowledge and Employability courses.

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WCS 2014-2015 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS

10 LEVEL credits 20 LEVEL credits 30 LEVEL credits ADVANCED

credits

English 10-1 5 English 20-1 5 English 30-1 5

English 10-2 5 English 20-2 5 English 30-2 5

Social 10-1 5 Social 20-1 5 Social 30-1 5

Social 10-2 5 Social 20-2 5 Social 30-2 5

Math 10-3 5 Math 20-1 5 Math 30-1 5 Math 31 5

Math 10-C 5 Math 20-2 5 Math 30-2 5

*Math 20-3 5 *Math 30-3 5

Science 10 5 *Science 20 5 *Science 30 5

Chemistry 20 5 Chemistry 30 5

Physics 20 5 Physics 30 5

Biology 20 5 Biology 30 5

*Science 14 5 *Science 24 5

Phys Ed 10 5 Phys Ed 20 5 Phys Ed 30 5

CTS Choices/Options

(Other CTS choices are available through distance education)

TBA

(after student interest surveys are complete)

5

TBA

(after student interest surveys are complete)

5

TBA

(after student interest surveys are complete)

5

* = Distance

education courses

Students who have spares may wish to fill them with distance education courses.

See www.adlc.ca for a complete list of distance education options.

Some courses listed above may only be available through ADLC depending on student

interest. They have not been marked with an asterisk.

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WCS Course Planning Template 2014-2015

English

Social

CTS/Option

10-1 (5cr)

10-1 (5cr)

TBA (5cr)

10-2 (5cr)

10-2 (5cr)

TBA (5cr)

20-1 (5cr)

20-1 (5cr)

Art (5cr)

20-2 (5cr)

20-2 (5cr)

30-1 (5cr)

30-1 (5cr)

30-2 (5cr)

30-2 (5cr)

Total

Total

Total

Science

Math

Other CTS

10 (5cr)

10-C (5cr)

(____ cr)

14 (5cr)

10-3 (5cr)

(____ cr)

20 (5cr)

20-1 (5cr)

(____ cr)

24 (5cr)

20-2 (5cr)

(____ cr)

30 (5cr)

20-3 (5cr)

(____ cr)

Biology 20 (5cr)

30-1 (5cr)

(____ cr)

Biology 30 (5cr)

30-2 (5cr)

(____ cr)

Chemistry 20 (5cr)

30-3 (5cr)

(____ cr)

Chemistry 30 (5cr)

31 (5cr)

(____ cr)

Physics 20 (5cr) Physics 30 (5cr)

Total

Total

Total

Physical Education

Required

Distance Education Options

10 (5cr)

CALM (__ cr)

(____ cr)

20 (5cr)

(____ cr)

30 (5cr)

Total

(____ cr)

(____ cr)

Total

(____ cr)

Total

Total Credits towards Diploma

Student Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _________________________

Parent Signature:___________________________________ __ Date: _________________________

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WCS Graduation Requirements for Taking Part in Ceremonies as per PRSD Policy 5.51

1. Students must be enrolled in Worsley School and have a satisfactory level of achievement in courses necessary to meet the diploma requirements:

High School Diploma Requirements

A minimum of 100 credits

The following courses successfully completed:

English 30-1 or 30-2

Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2

Any grade 11 Math course

Any grade 11 Science course

Physical Education 10

Career and Life Management (CALM)

10 credits in any combination from:

Career and Technology Studies (CTS)

Fine Arts

Second languages

Physical Education 20 and/or 30

Knowledge and Employability courses

Registered Apprenticeship Program courses

10 credits in two other 30-level courses (in addition to a 30-level English Language Arts and a 30-level Social Studies course)

2. Students must have a minimum of 75 credits by FEBRUARY 1st

of the student's graduating year and be registered by

March 1st

in any other courses necessary for a high school diploma.

3. Students shall have satisfactory attendance. No more than 10% of the classes in any subject necessary for graduation may be missed due to inexcusable absence, at the discretion of the Principal.

4. By MAY 1st

, students must have a passing mark in all teacher-taught or Work Experience courses necessary for graduation.

5. By MAY 1st,

in any Distance Education courses required for a high school diploma, students must have completed 75% of the work in the course; the work must have been returned to the student and must indicate a passing average.

6. By MAY 1st

all student fees must be paid in full.

The School Board delegates to the Principal the authority to make decisions for the eligibility of students in extraordinary circumstances.

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