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Coaldale Christian SchoolParent Information Evening

May 11, 2015

High School Program At CCS, we have made it our priority to teach the academic courses.

These include: English Language Arts Social Studies Math Biology Chemistry Physics

The school requires that all students take Religious Studies every year. All students must take Physical Education 10. We offer 20 and 30 as

well. The school requires all students to replace credits from the courses that

they choose not to take. Students are able to do this through courses from Alberta Distance

Learning, the Green Certificate Program, and/or Work Experience.

Student Course Load Over the past several years, we have seen less students

choosing to take the 30-level sciences.

In order to avoid the need to supervise students who are not taking a course, we have opted to offer our Physics and Chemistry courses in the last 2 periods every day. This gives students not taking these courses the option of going home.

In practical terms, this means that many of our students have had one or two semesters of 6 periods per day instead of 8 in grades 11/12.

Course Selection Course Enrolment Policy

In the spring of each year, the parents of grade 9-11 students will be given a course commitment form to fill out together with their child(ren). Once these forms are signed, the student is committed to the courses selected for the duration of the semester.

As a rule, CCS will only offer courses if there are 4 or more students committed to the course.

If there are fewer than 4 students, the course will be available through ADLC and will be marked by the most suited teacher. This teacher may also be made available at certain times throughout the week to offer assistance and monitor progress.

Attendance/Absences Excused Absences:

Any absence that has been granted by the administration. Generally, these include school sponsored activities or illnesses.

Unexcused absences: Any absence that has not been granted by the administration. As a rule, any work missed due to an unexcused absence will be

assigned a mark of zero. This includes all assignments and/or tests.

Students are permitted 10 unexcused absences per course. After this, the student will no longer receive credit for the course. For courses that are offered 2 times per day, 5 days is

equivalent to 10 classes.

All you need to know!

Math Course Sequences

Mathematics-1 for students who plan to study mathematics or sciences at a

university, college, or technical institute and go on to a related career.

for students who plan to enter post-secondary programs such as engineering, mathematics, sciences, some business studies, or other programs that require advanced math skills. The sequence is a co-requisite for Mathematics 31 and may be required for post-secondary calculus courses.

includes topics such as permutations and combinations, relations and functions, sequences and series, and trigonometry.

Mathematics-2 for students who want to attend a university, college, or

technical institute after high school, but do not need calculus skills.

for students wishing to study at the post-secondary level in diverse fields, including arts programs, civil engineering technology, medical technologies, and some apprenticeship programs. This path will fulfill most students' needs. Mathematics-2 is designed with a great deal of flexibility, so that the student can switch sequences in Grade 11 or Grade 12 if his or her interests change.

includes topics such as relations, functions and equations, probability, statistics, and trigonometry.

Mathematics-3 for students interested in learning the mathematics

needed to enter most trades or want to enter the workforce after high school.

is for students who want to apprentice to a trade or enter the workforce directly after high school. It is designed to meet the entrance requirements for apprentices in most trades programs, specifically levels one to three.

includes topics such as finance, geometry, measurement, and trigonometry.

ELA Basic Aims:

Encourage in students an understanding and appreciation of the significance and artistry of Literature

Enable students to understand and appreciate language and use it confidently and competently

The goal is to prepare students for further study or for the workplace.

Course Sequences 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 The ACADEMIC English

Meant for students who wish to continue their studies in a post-secondary institution.

10-2, 20-2, 30-2 English for the WORKPLACE

Meant for students who are interested in using English outside of post-secondary studies

Similarities We offer these courses as a blended program. Texts

studied will be the same.

Both streams

Require lots of work

Emphasize correct and effective communication

Can be used to apply for the Rutherford Scholarship

Conclude with a Diploma Exam

Differences For our purposes, the difference will be in the types of

assignments given.

For example, a 30-1 assignment:

Using a close reading of the text, explain what elements of short fiction are used successfully by the author to create meaning.

VS.

A 30-2 Assignment: Why do you believe the author chose to use the form of short fiction to communicate the meaning implied by the text?

Social Studies

Social Studies Basic Aims:

Encourages students to investigate the role of themselves in society and the way that others in society also function

Engages the student in active thinking

Goal: Respect and understand the differences between cultures

Expectations Both Streams require lots of work and end in a

Diploma Exam

Subject matter is treated respectfully even when in disagreement with content

Streams 10-1 Students explore the effects of globalization upon themselves

and others

10-2 Helps students to develop skills to respond to issues that emerge in a globalizing world

20-1 Students develop understandings of nationalism and how this impacts Canada

20-2 Helps students develop a response to issues related to nationalism

30-1 Students explore the origins and complexities of ideologies

30-2 Students examine the origins, values and components of ideologies

Sciences

Science 10/14 Science 10

Main stream Science course

Pre-Requisite for all 20 level sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)

Covers each of the disciplines in an introductory way.

Science 14/10-4

For those with limited abilities

This stream ends in grade 11 with 24/20-4.

Physics

• Physics deals with matter, energy and forces. Matter has structure, and there are interactions among its components. Energy links matter to gravitational, electromagnetic and nuclear forces in the universe. Physics also addresses the conservation laws of mass and energy, momentum and charge.

• Please note that it is important that students taking Physics also have a good understanding of Math because Physics involves manipulating and solving equations. These are not courses for those who struggle in Math.

Physics 20

• Physics 20 (5 credit course) offered in Semester 1

consists of four units of study:

A. Kinematics (study of motion without reference to mass or to the force producing the motion)

B. Dynamics (study the relation between motion and the forces producing it)

C. Circular Motion, Work and Energy

D. Oscillatory Motion and Mechanical Waves

Physics 30

• Physics 30 (5 credit course) offered in Semester 2

consists of four units of study:

A. Momentum and Impulse

B. Forces and Fields

C. Electromagnetic Radiation

D. Atomic Physics

• This course concludes with a Diploma Exam

How will CCS offer Physics? Currently, we have no Chemistry/Physics teacher

Administration and the Education Committee have looked at a variety of options:

PASS+ / Palliser Beyond Borders

Satellite Instruction – “join” another class via video conferencing.

Online instruction through another institution (ie Bow Valley College)

Bring in an “outside” teacher

ADLC

What will this look like? ADLC is set up in a modular system.

Students will receive modules that they are required to complete and submit to ADLC for marking.

We expect students to follow the school’s timeline in regards to midterms and final exams

Parents need to take an active role in keeping their child on track

CCS will provide a supervisor in the classroom. This individual will only be there to supervise and keep students on task, not as an expert in the subject matter or to assist in instruction.

Physical Education

Physical Education 10 This course is mandatory to receive a diploma (can be a

3 or 5 credit course), taught as a 5 credit course.

Mandatory - Standard First Aid – Level C (CPR &AED) – Students are to successfully complete this FirstAid course to pass the course.

Students may also be required to complete a few courseprojects: Create a Game

Officiating

Student-Led Warmups

Fitness Testing

Design & Lead a Class

Physical Education 20/30 Optional courses taught as full year for 5 credits.

Students may opt to take PE for one semester only and receive 3 credits.

PE 30 is a pre-requisite for any University PE courses

Involves some off-campus activities

Requires completion of various projects

Course is focused on leadership skills

Physical Education 20/30 Requirements

Service/Volunteer Hours PE 20 – 15 hours over the year

PE 30 – 20 hours over the year

Create A Game/Create and Run a tournament (alternate every year)

Student Led Warmups

Design and Lead a Class

Officiating

Written Report (Benefits Health)

Other – Fitness Testing and Analysis

Work Experience Green Certificate

Registered Apprenticeship Program Distance Learning