Career and Technology Studies, as developed by Alberta Education, includes and expands the areas of study traditionally considered as the practical arts, including Business Education, Home Economics, Industrial Education and Vocational Education. Career and Technology Studies forms an important component of a broad, general education that helps students increase their confidence and skills, preparing them for further education after high school, for the work world, and for life-long learning.
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 10/20/30(5 credits each) ($69.50 fee per course)
Prerequisite: None
This course uses hands-on approach to learning various graphic techniques and processes. Production modules allow students to create multi-coloured prints using a commercial silk-screen process, design artwork and signage using the latest software graphics programs, create and edit video presentations, and learn techniques of photography. Comm. Tech. students must first complete the pre-requisite module Visual Communication (COM 1005), and then may focus on an area of their choice.
COMMERCIAL FOODS 10 (5 credits) ($100 fee)
Prerequisite: none
The modules available in the introductory level include: Food Basics, Baking Basics, Creative Cold Foods, Fast Foods and Convenience Foods, Food Safety and Sanitation, and Meal Planning.
COMMERCIAL FOODS 20/30 (5 credits) ($100 fee)
Prerequisite: 1 credit from Food Basics, FOD 1010
Interested in the food service industry? Expand your creativity by producing snacks, meals and desserts for large numbers, with the focus on gaining a solid foundation of the basic skills needed for cooking. Commercial Foods 20 and 30 can be taken in various combinations. Students may wish to pursue 5 credits in each level, combining Commercial Foods 20 and 30 modules. For those aspiring to a career in the food service or hospitality industries, students may take up to 15 credits in Commercial Foods 20 and up to 20 credits in Commercial Foods 30. Possibilities exist for receiving advanced standing at both NAIT and in the Registered Apprenticeship Program. Opportunities also exist for involvement in culinary competitions.
COMPUTING SCIENCE 10/20/30 (5 credits)
Students explore what makes computers work, how they think, and create games and websites. Computing Science provides students with opportunities to create in an increasingly digital world. Topics include computer hardware, software development, and website construction.
Construction Technologies 10 (5 credits) ($100.50 fee)
Prerequisite: None
Construction 10 will be of interest to students who would like to learn how to work with hard and soft woods and other building materials and to increase skills involving the use of industrial power tools. This level instructs students in general safety, measurement, hand tools, portable power tools, set-up and operation of industrial woodworking equipment, as well as the design, layout and construction of simple and complex projects.
Construction Technologies 20 (5 credits) ($100.50 fee)
Prerequisite: Construction 10
Construction 20 builds on the previous skills taught in Construction 10 with an in depth focus on furniture and cabinet making. Students increase their skills in general safety, the use of hand tools and portable power tools, set-up and operation of industrial woodworking equipment. The identification and use of solid wood, sanding and finishing techniques, the application of wood stains and finishes and the construction of furniture and cabinetry will be part of the final project(s). There will also be a slight focus on residential construction and framing.
Construction Technologies 30 (5 credits) ($100.50 fee)
Prerequisite: Construction 20
Construction 30 is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of advanced furniture making and finishing and their techniques. In conjunction with the instructor, students will choose/design their own projects. Like Construction 20, there will be a slight focus on residential construction and framing.
COSMETOLOGY and HAIRSTYLING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (HSA)
COSMETOLOGY 10/20/30 (Each level can be 5 Credits or Levels 20 and 30 can be a 10 level course).
($95.25 for 5 credit course)
Prerequisite: none
This class encourages students to explore and create a foundation in beauty. This is an ideal course for the student who would like to become more knowledgeable about current trends and techniques or would like to pursue a career in this exciting field. This course covers salon bacteriology and sanitation, hair design techniques, hair colouring, haircutting, and a variety of esthetics, all while earning apprenticeship training. Students have the chance to work with professional salon quality products, tools and cutting edge equipment. We work with various industry leaders to develop and improve student learning through guest speaking opportunities and field trips. Techniques learned through-out the course can be demonstrated in the lab environment to complete an array of client services. Upon graduation, and with the support of an employer, a student may enter into the post‐secondary apprenticeship program as a first period apprentice and have the possibility of challenging their first period apprenticeship exam, if they complete a minimum of 30 credits in cosmetology.
ENTERPRISING MINDS 15/25/35 (5 credits each) ($20 fee per course)
Prerequisite: none
Enterprising Minds is a course that provides students with the opportunity to learn valuable skills to start a business. Topics such as marketing, branding, pricing, and sales will be covered. You will learn how to set up your own business/booth at a market, attract customers, and make a profit from your creations. Within the course you will complete a variety of projects that will challenge your creativity and test your skills. You will then design, develop, and perfect a specific product and branding style of your choice. This will be an opportunity to showcase your work, and gain experience in the world of entrepreneurship.
PERSONAL FITNESS 10 (P.Fit 10) (5 credits each) ($52.50 fee)
Personal Fitness is a course that will provide athletes with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that will maximize their performance in specific sports that they may play. Areas of study include sport-specific training principles such as health services foundation, nutrition and wellness, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, foundations for training 1, sport psychology 1, and project A. Student athletes will be assessed in these areas and then will develop, as well as carry out, sport-specific programs that will help them train these areas. Students will learn about pre-season, in-season and post-season training. They will also work on an in-depth nutrition analysis and maintain a personal training log. These courses are ideally suited for student athletes hoping to excel in hockey, ringette, football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, running or rugby.
PERSONAL FITNESS 20 (P.Fit 20) (5 credits each) ($52.50 fee)
Prerequisite: 50% in Personal Fitness 10 credits
Areas of study include sport-specific training principles such as nutrition for recreation activities and sport, foundations for training 2, sport psychology 2, leadership in recreation and sport, respiratory system, project B, and project C. Student athletes will be assessed in these areas and then will develop, as well as carry out, sport-specific programs that will help them train these areas. Students will learn about pre-season, in-season and post-season training. They will also work on an in-depth nutrition analysis and maintain a personal training log. These courses are ideally suited for student athletes hoping to excel in hockey, ringette, football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, running or rugby.
PERSONAL FITNESS 30 (P.Fit 30) (5 credits each) ($52.50 fee)
Prerequisite: 50% in Personal Fitness 20 credits
Areas of study include sport-specific training principles such as human movement, training and conditioning, sport psychology 3, fitness instruction leadership principles, resistance training leadership, group exercise leadership, sport and society, project D and project E. Student athletes will be assessed in these areas and then will develop, as well as carry out, sport-specific programs that will help them train these areas. Students will learn about pre-season, in-season and post-season training. They will also work on an in-depth nutrition analysis and maintain a personal training log. These courses are ideally suited for student athletes hoping to excel in hockey, ringette, football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, running or rugby.
PERSONAL FOODS 10 (5 credits) ($106 fee)
Prerequisite: none
Foods 10 is a foundation course which emphasizes correct cooking methods and investigates the nutritional aspects of food. There are numerous cooking labs which enhance cooking techniques and an understanding of nutritional concerns.
PERSONAL FOODS 20 (5 credits) ($106 fee)
Prerequisite: 1 credit from Food Basics, FOD 1010
This course allows students to build a higher level of cooking techniques and to develop a more advanced understanding of nutritional concerns. The wide variety of labs that use a range of ingredients from various food groups will enhance this outcome.
PERSONAL FOODS 30 (5 credits) ($106 fee)
Prerequisite: 1 credit from Food Basics, FOD 1010
This course builds advanced cooking techniques through the preparation of cakes and pastries, yeast breads, international cuisine, and foods appropriate for entertaining. Students will also gain a greater understanding of how nutritional requirements change throughout life.
ROBOTICS 15 (5 credits each) ($58 fee)
The areas of electricity and electronics are fascinating and offer many opportunities for the future. In this course you will have the opportunity to learn about coding, electronic principles, safety, soldering, wiring, energy generation and conversion and an introduction to robots. The course will be based around Computer Assisted Instruction with opportunities to build simple circuits and rebuild and reprogram the “Sting Robotics” competition robot for a new and unique purpose every term. This course is required for participation in Robotics 25 and the FIRST Robotics competition.
ROBOTICS 25 /35 (5 credits each) ($95 fee per course)
This course combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology and the basics learned in Robotics 15. Fort Saskatchewan High School “Sting Robotics” is part of the FIRST Robotics Competition, which is known as the ultimate sport for the mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” Under strict rules, using limited resources, and with an intense six-week time limit, teams of 20 or more students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It is as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with each team participating in the FIRST Championship in unique and ever changing challenges.
SHELL SKILLS CENTRE (Electro-technologies and virtual welding) (5 credits) ($82.50 fee)
Fort High is proud to partner with Shell Canada to bring you an amazing classroom experience! Shell tradespersons and dedicated teachers, using state-of-the-art technology, set the stage for an incredible learning journey. The intent of the Shell Skills Centre is to encourage interest in electro-technologies and virtual welding with the end goal of transitioning students into the workforce. Students will learn about Electro-Technologies through hands-on lab activities and will learn welding skills using virtual reality welders.
Vision: A Shell Skills Centre at Fort Saskatchewan High School which offers opportunities for students to
- learn more about employment in the trades.
- receive support in transitioning from high school student to industry employee.
- receive instruction from a trained teacher and Shell journeypersons.
- apply for work experience and RAP positions based on recommendations from Shell-Scotford and other industries.
What it looks like:
- Students who enter this program will receive initial hands-on tool instruction in both trades at the introductory level (10), with the opportunity to move through all credits and focus on one trade at advanced levels (20 and 30).
- Students who enter this program will receive instruction and support from a teacher and from Shell employees.
- Students who enter this program will have opportunities to enter the RAP program (providing positions exist with our industry partners) and the chance to earn dual credits.
- Students will have an opportunity to meet industry partners and to create a career path based on their interests.
- Students will gain practical experience with trade-specific job application skills.