Options

We offer a range of CTS programming here at Bonnyville Outreach School, including foods, sewing, design, graphics, photography and video editing.

CLOC Course Options 2012 - 2013

During a typical day at CLOC, you will be working on core courses in the morning and option courses in the afternoon. HAVING OPTIONS IS NOT AN OPTION. Here is a list of options that we offer:

Teacher Led

• Phys. Ed. 10/20 or 30 (3 or 5 credits)
• Mixed Martial Arts (Up to 5 credits)
• Design using Minecraft (Up to 5 credits)
• Tough and Talking (Up to 6 credits)
• Cooking (Up to 5 credits)
• Baking (Up to 3 credits)
• Art 10/20 or 30 (5 Credits)
• Photography (Up to 5 Credits)
• First Aid/CPR (1 Credit) – HCS 2020 2 day workshop
• Various Safety Tickets (Up to 6 credits)
• Welding - Mobile Trades Lab

CLOS Modules/Online

• CALM - (3 Credits)
• Work Experience (30 Credits Max)
• Financial Management (1 Credit) - FIN 1010
• Job Prep (3 Credits) - CTR 1010, CTR 2010, CTR 2310
• Workplace Readiness (5 Credits)
• Job Safety (3 Credits) - HCS 3000, HCS 3010, AGR 3000
• World Religions (3 Credits)
• Learning Strategies (5 Credits) - Learning Strategies 15, 25 & 35
• Early Childcare Level 1 Certification (5 Credits):  HES 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, 3140 (Early Learning and Child Care 1-5) Online course with a practicum.
• Entrepeneurial Studies (2 Credits)
• Buying and Selling Vehicles (1 Credit)
• Issues in Forestry (1 Credits)
• Animal Wellness (2 Credits)
• Volunteerism (2 Credits)

Team Teaching with ADLC

• Forensics 25 (3 Credits)
• Forensics 35 (3 Credits)
• Personal Psychology 20 (3 Credits)
• General Psychology 20 (3 Credits)

Art Program

A variety of opportunities for artistic expression.

CTS: Communication Technology Program

COM1020: Media & You
Students are provided with a hands-on introduction to the various segments of communication studies: presentation and communication, photography, print, and audio/video production.

COM1050: Printing 1
Students are introduced to basic layout/design techniques and to various print reproduction processes; e.g., offset, screen, electrostatic.

Course COM1210: Digital Imaging 1
Students will learn the fundamentals of digital image acquisition, using a digital camera. Images will be saved to a folder or directory and manipulated, using bitmap editing software.

COM1060: Audio/Video Production 1
Students acquire basic production skills through the use of simple audio and/or video equipment and techniques.

COM1070: Animation 1
Students are introduced to a variety of animation techniques and are given the opportunity to produce simple animation.

COM1080: Digital Design 1
Students are introduced to the integration of various media; e.g., audio, video, photographic, graphic, for the purpose of producing a multimedia message.

CTS: Foods Program

The Foods strand helps students develop an appreciation for: the nature of food, nutrition and health, management, safety, sanitation and equipment, preparation of food, presentation and service, consumerism/food selection, multicultural aspects of food, and food ecology.. Students enrolling in Foods will complete the following courses for 5 credits:

• FOD1010: Food Basics
• FOD1040: Meal Planning
• FOD1060: Canadian Heritage Foods
• FOD2170: International Cuisine 1
• FOD3140: International Cuisine 2

SAFETY NOTE
Please inform instructors of all food allergies that students may have as cuisine may involve foods that affect allergies.

CTS: Wildlife Program

WLD1010: What is Wildlife?
Students demonstrate knowledge of wildlife and ecosystems, and examine the need to manage and conserve wildlife.

WLD1080: Angling & Fish
Management Students explain the role of recreational fishing in the management and conservation of fish resources, and demonstrate knowledge of the responsible practices required for fishing or related outdoor activities. he significance of wildlife in society, analyze relationships between humans.

WLD1030: Outdoor Experiences 1
(Survival Skills) Students demonstrate the basic skills required for responsible participation in a range of outdoor activities.

WLD1050: Taking Responsibility
(People, Culture & Wildlife) Students explain the significance of wildlife in society, examine relationships among humans and wildlife, and research potential career opportunities in wildlife-related fields.

CALM **this is a required course for Alberta High School Diploma

This program will provide students with the opportunity to develop and practice communicating and thinking skills in situations that will help them build confidence in their ability to cope with the stress of growing up and living with a rapidly changing society. The course will address the following:
St. John Ambulance standard first aide course ($21.00 fee for this course)
Personal values and goal setting
Dimensions of health
Career development and the world of work
Independent living
WHIMIS
Job Site Safety Program (3 modules)

Work Experience Program 15-25-35

Students will only be considered for Work Experience if they have demonstrated good attendance for a period of three months. Students with poor attendance records will not be permitted to take Work Experience.

Prerequisite Courses: Students must successfully complete CTR1210 (Personal Safety) and CTR2210
(Workplace Safety Practices) prior to registering in Work Experience. Students must hold a valid WHMIS certificate and it is recommend that students also complete CTR3210 (Safety Management Systems) and hold a valid First Aide Certificate.

This program is designed to allow students the opportunity to get first hand experience with real work situations. Many businesses agree to take students and give them limited on-the-job training, allowing students an opportunity to plan their future more realistically. Work Experience serves to give the student an understanding of good and bad work habits, of employer/employee relations, and an understanding of how a business operates. In addition, for a student who has made tentative career decisions, it gives him/her a chance to test these decisions in a real work situation. Some other advantages not directly related to education include part-time job opportunities, summer job opportunities and references useful in applying for full time work. There is no play for Work Experience.

Work Experience begins with a series of classroom sessions on job search and job keeping skills. Students
participate in discussions and activities on employability skills, interviewing skills, job trends, writing a resume and cover letter, and employability portfolios. Students are required to complete CTR1010, a one credit CTS course prior to beginning Work Experience. Students then apply for jobs, are accepted and report to their cooperating business for a period determined by the business and program coordinator. Final marks are calculated 70% on the employer’s report and 30% on the Work Experience Coordinator’s report.

Credits awarded

Work Experience may be taken for a minimum of 5 credits with each credit requiring 25 hours of
instruction and/or work. A maximum of 15 Work Experience credits may be credited towards a High
School Diploma.

There are a wide variety of excellent work sites that students can apply for. Following are some of the types of work:

• Apprenticing Trades - Auto Technician, Plumber, etc.
• Secretarial
• Emergency Services
• Teacher Assistant
• Medical - Optometry, Dental, CLHC, Rehabilitation, Animal Care
• Computer Operation
• Retailing
• Beauty Culture
• Banking
• Food Industry
• Child Care

Transportation to and from work is the responsibility of the individual student and his/her parents.

You can register in Work Experience any time prior to March 1 but you must be prepared to spend either all morning or all afternoon at work. Spending half a day for 4 months in Work Experience will earn you 10 credits, the same as you would earn in regular classes. Prior to beginning Work Experience, students are strongly encouraged to have given some serious thought as to which occupation they wish to gain experience in and where possible, they should have participated in a job shadow.