CAREER AND LIFE MANAGEMENT (CALM) (5 credits)
Prerequisite: none
The CALM program will provide students with opportunities to examine their life according to who they are now and who they are becoming. This will be accomplished by working through 3 major areas of study:
- Careers and the world of work
- Resource choices
- Personal choices
By working through these areas, the students will gain an understanding of the impact their choices make on themselves and others.
CALM is a required course for the Alberta High School Diploma and the Certificate of Achievement, and is a prerequisite for Work Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE 15/25/35 (5 or more credits each) ($10.00 fee)
Prerequisite: HCS3000
Work Experience courses are open to students in grade 11 or 12 only. The Work Experience Program allows the school and community to combine resources in order to provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with the world of work. Students in this program will have the opportunity to explore career interests, participate in meaningful work, receive assistance in making the transition from the school environment to that of the workplace, and develop acceptable work habits and good interpersonal skills. The majority of a student’s time in Work Experience will be spent on the job site; hours of work will occur between 7:00 am. and 10:00 pm., Monday through Sunday. Students may be involved in seeking out their own work station, in cooperation with the Work Experience Coordinator. Transportation to and from the work site is the responsibility of the student. Among others, work sites may include auto body and auto mechanical shops, banks, child care centres, dental offices, commercial greenhouses, physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, restaurants, retail sales establishments, service stations and gas bars, schools, and veterinary clinics.
A maximum of 15 Work Experience credits may be counted towards an Alberta High School Diploma. Please note: all potential Work Experience worksites must be investigated by Fort High’s Work Experience Coordinator.
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (RAP) (10-40 credits)
Prerequisite: HCS3000
Students in the Registered Apprenticeship Program spend part of their time in school and part in industry as registered apprentices. Participants in this program are considered full-time students and registered apprentices. Students in this program must complete the courses required for an Alberta High School Diploma.
GREEN CERTIFICATE FARM APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (16 credits)
Prerequisite: AGR3000
The Green Certificate Program is operated by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development in partnership with the farming industry. It provides an opportunity for young people to gain experience and training in the farming industry (e.g. dairy, cow-calf, field crop, sheep.) Students who wish to receive more information, or to get involved with this program and earn credits toward their high school diploma, should see the Work Experience Coordinator.