3. Grade 10
Semester 1 Semester 2 Grad
Social Studies – 5 credits Requirements
English – 5 credits
Math – 5 credits Science – 5 credits Gr. 12 English
Phys Ed – 5 credits CALM – 6 credits Gr. 12 Social
Option – 5/6 credits Option – 5/6 credits Gr. 11 Math
Leadership Leadership Gr. 11 Science
42 Credits
Phys Ed 10
Grade 11 CALM
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4. Minimum Student Course Loads by
Grade:
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
•Leadership •Leadership •Leadership
•Full schedule of classes •Full schedule of classes •Sufficient courses to
•No spares including any required meet graduation
•CALM courses missed from requirement (may require
•P.E. 10 Grade 10 full load)
•One each of English,
•Possibility of additional Mathematics, Social •One spare
courses outside the Studies, Science and
regular school day •Returning for fourth year
•No spares or unassigned subject to administration
•Minimum 42 credits class time approval

5. 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.

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proficient or mastery (and/or
70% or better on the PAT)
in Math 9
If a student earned
acceptable or beginning
(and/or less than 70% on
the PAT) in Math 9
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!
03/12/13

10. English Course Sequencing
Social Course Sequencing

11. Science Course Sequencing

12. Math Course Sequencing

13. Fine Arts
Performing Arts Technical Arts Visual Arts
•Music-Instrumental •Drama •Art
•Music-Choral •Drama-Technical Theatre •Art History
•Music-Vocal Ensemble •Communication •Communication
•Music-Jazz Band Technology Technology
•Music-Musical Theatre •Information and Design •Information and Design
•Dance Technology Technology
•Drama •Advanced Acting •Professional Studio Arts
•Drama-Advanced Acting
•Drama-Musical Theatre
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).

14. Career & Technology
Studies (C.T.S.)
•Business Education •Information Technology & Design
•Communication Technology •Mechanics
•Computer Programming •Legal Studies
•Construction Technology •Medical Sciences
•Cosmetology •Sports Medicine
•Fabrication (Welding) •Sport and Active Living
•Foods (Culinary Arts)

15. Other Electives
• French
• Spanish
• Off Campus Program
– Work Experience
– Green Certificate
– Registered Apprenticeship
Program (RAP)

16. Credits for working??
Work Experience
Students who have a part time job can earn high school credits for the hours
that 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 is
3 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 Program
Students who are interested in a career in the trades can start an
apprenticeship while they are in high school. Based on hours worked and
experience 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!

17. PLANNING YOUR HIGHSCHOOL PROGRAM
First Year Second Year Third Year
Course Credits Mark Credits Mark Credits Mark
1 One of: 5 One of: 5 One of: 5
English 10 AP English 20 AP English 30 AP
English 10-1 English 20-1 English 30-1
English 10-2 English 20-2 English 30-2
*required for graduation
2 One of: 5 One of: 5 One of: 5
Social St. 10-1 Social St. 20-1 Social St. 30-1
Social St. 10-2 Social St. 20-2 Social St. 30-2
*required for graduation
3 One of: 5 One of: 5 One of: 5
Math 10 C-AP Math 20 -1 AP Math 30-1 AP
Math 10C Math 20-1 Math 30-1
Math 10-3 Math 20-2 Math 30-2
Math 14 Math 20-3 Math 30-3
*minimum graduation
requirement
4 One of: 5 One of: 5 One of: 5
Science 10 Science 20 Science 30
Science 14 Science 24 Biology 30
Biology 20 Chemistry 30
Chemistry 20 Physics 30
Physics 20
*minimum graduation
requirement
5 Leadership 10 1 Leadership 20 1 Leadership 30 1
6 Phys Ed 10 *required 5 Option 5 Option 5
7 CALM *required 6 Option 5 Option 5
8 Option 1 5 Option 5 Option 5
9 Option 2 5 Option 5 Option 5
Total Credits 42 + 41+ 30+
Notes:

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Interest and Skills Assessments
Career Profiles
Multimedia interviews
College, University, and Apprenticeship information
Electronic Career Portfolio
Resume Building
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19. Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
Average 75-79.9% Over 80%
Grade 10 $300 $400
Grade 11 $500 $800
Grade 12 $700 $1300
This 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!!

20. Communication With Parents
 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

21. School Council
YOUR 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.

22. Todd Schmekel: schmekelt@fsd38.ab.ca
Jordan Rhodes: rhodesj@fsd38.ab.ca
Kathryn Strilchuk: strilchukk@fsd38.ab.ca
Dorothy Paszkowski: paszkowskid@fsd38.ab.ca
Bambi Bradley: bradleyb@fsd38.ab.ca
Jeff MacIntyre: macintyrej@fsd38.ab.ca
Andrea Laubman: laubmana@fsd38.ab.ca