Course Offerings

Physical Education

The aim of the Physical Education Program is to enable individuals to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. The program emphasizes active living, with a focus on physical activity that is valued and integrated into daily life. Successful completion of Physical Education 10 is required to obtain a high school diploma.

Strong evidence exists that physical activity contributes to the overall well being of individuals. People of all ages can substantially improve their health and quality of life by including a moderate amount of physical activity into their daily routines. Participation in physical activity contributes to physical, mental and social well-being providing benefits to the individual and the community. 

Electives

Fine Arts

Music - We offer credited courses in the following areas: Band 9, Band 10, Band 20, Band 30, Choir 10, Choir 20, Choir 30, Jazz band 15, Jazz Band 25, Jazz Band 35, Guitar 10, Guitar 20, Guitar 30. We do not offer any beginner band classes; students who enter Band 9 require a minimum of 3 years band prior to entry into the class. 

Art
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www.oldshighceramics.blogspot.ca/

Cosmetology  
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Drama
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Career and Technology Studies (Digital Technologies)
Career and Technology Studies (Trades)
Career and Technology (Fashion)
Career and Technology Studies (Foods)   

• CTS Foods is a very practical, hands-on course that allows students to explore the world of foods and their preparation and nutrition.  Each level of Foods, 10, 20 and 30 are 5 credits.

Second Languages (French and Spanish)

Off-Campus Education 

• Through Off-Campus Education (OCE), students have the opportunity to extend their learning outside the classroom by spending part of their school day in the workplace learning about and participating in meaningful work.  OCE includes Work Experience, Green Certificate, and the  Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).

Registered Apprenticeship Program (R.A.P.)

• Students with an interest in pursuing technical programs requiring apprenticeship may register in these courses in grade eleven or grade twelve. They must consult with the principal prior to selecting these courses in order to learn the program requirements. Opportunities exist for students pursuing work in any approved trade. Entry into the RAP program can begin the summer after grade 10 is completed.

Registered Apprenticeship Protocol

Kaleidoscope

• The Kaleidoscope Program is a Student Support Program at Olds High School. It is an alternative program designed to provide students with extra support to help them achieve success in school.

Dual Credit Programs

• Chart of Dual Credit Courses/Programs

French Immersion

• visit our French Immersion page for more information.

Academic Team

Academic Team is an alternative education program that provides high school courses in a self-directed, seminar based learning environment. The program is rooted in the belief that students will master more knowledge, develop better skills, and take learning more seriously, if given increased responsibility for their own learning. Academic Team is committed to providing a quality education in an environment which encourages personal growth through thedevelopment of responsibility, maturity, self-motivation, and dedication.

• Seminar based learning means less frequent but more intensive teacher directed classes balanced with increased student responsibility and freedom.
• The A.T. approach allows for more teacher/student one-on-one time and therefore a more personalized approach to learning .
• High school provides the perfect sheltered environment for this growing process; here students have a safety net of parents and teachers to support them in their development of self reliance.
  We believe that students who have self-directed skills will have a definite advantage in the “real world” of post secondary school and work.

The majority of instruction in Academic Team occurs during organized seminars which provide both teacher direction and a venue for instruction.

• Seminars are held periodically (usually two to three times per week). Seminars provide for direct teacher instruction as well as a lively group learning dynamic.
• A seminar based program allows students to experience a degree of self-direction while still having the benefit of teacher guidance.
• When not in seminar a student must manage his or her own time, work independently or in small groups, and most importantly, seek out their instructor for extra help when needed.
• Our experience has led us to believe that this is the best of both worlds: students have more freedom and take on more responsibility, yet the seminar based program provides an acceptable timeline for progress and insures formal teacher contact.
• It is our experience that students who ‘buy in’ to the A.T. experience, that is: complete their school work with diligence, seek teacher assistance regularly and spend lots of time in the A.T. community, have a very successful and enjoyable learning experience in Academic Team.

All A.T. courses are governed by the Alberta Program of Studies.

• Grade 10 students must enroll in all core courses:
  • Humanities 10 (Social Studies & English),
  • Math 10-C,
  • Science 10,
  • Calm 20.
• This commitment comprises 1/2 of the day for the entire year.  Grade 10 A.T. students will utilize Green Quad during blocks 3, 4 and 5. Afternoons will be spent in seminar, accessing one-on-one help, and working independently.
• All A.T. students write provincial diploma exams in grade 12.

Contact Lindsay Clendinning or Brad Clapp for more information on the A.T. Program.