This section provides details on the range of subjects and classes offered at our school. All CCHS programs follow the Alberta Programs of Study mandated curriculum which includes learning in the following core areas:
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Science
- Physical Education
- Arts
- Languages
Course Organization
Each high school course is assigned a course name and number, such as English 10-1, Science 14, Social Studies 20-1 or French 30. The name indicates the subject area while the number generally signifies the grade level.
Grade 10 courses have numbers 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 15
Grade 11 courses have numbers 20-1, 20-2, 25, 20-3, 20-4, 25
Grade 12 courses have numbers 30-1, 30-2, 30-3, 30-4, 31, 35
In each subject area at a particular grade level, there may be several different courses offered: e.g. Mathematics 20-1, Mathematics 20-2 and Mathematics 20-3.
In four subject areas - English, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science - there are different course series that are developed for a variety of purposes and have varying degrees of difficulty. The different course series are numbered accordingly.
Course series numbered 10-1/ 20-1/ 30-1 and 31 are designed primarily for students planning entry into university or certain programs in colleges and technical schools.
Course series numbered 10-2, 10-3, 20-2, 20-3 and 30-2 are generally designed for students planning entry into certain programs in colleges and technical schools, trade schools, or entry into employment.
Course series numbered 10-3, 10-4 and 20-3, 20-4 are designed primarily for students planning direct career entry into some areas of employment.
Courses numbered 15, 25, 35 are locally developed.
Course Sequence
Courses in most subject areas are arranged in sequences: e.g. English 10-1, 20-1, 30-1. To proceed from one level to the next a student must have 50 per cent or better. The course descriptions give the normal prerequisites and recommended marks in the major subject areas.
Graduation Requirements
Core courses required to graduate with an Alberta High School Diploma:
- English and Social at 30-1 or 30-2 stream
- Social Studies at 30-1 or 30-2 stream
- Any Science at the 20 or 24 stream
- Any Math at the 20 stream
- PE 10
- CALM