FFCA North High School Course Registration and Program Details
Explore the unique high school program at FFCA North High School, including Alberta HS diploma requirements, special courses, and the emphasis on academic excellence. Learn about prerequisites, summer school, and online courses. Your journey towards academic success starts here!
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Your School of Choice! Course Registration @ FFCA North High School March 2022
Alberta HS Diploma Requirements - 15 credits in English including 30-1 or 30-2 - 15 credits in Social Studies including 30-1 or 30-2 - 10 credits in Mathematics, at the grade 10 and 11 levels - 10 credits in Science, at the grade 10 and 11 levels - PE 10 and CALM 20 - 2 additional grade 12 courses that total at least 10 credits (not English or SS) *You need a minimum of 100 credits to get an Alberta HS Diploma.
Our high school program is distinct! - PE in grades 11 and 12 - Leadership With Character courses in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 - Opportunity to select full year ELA or Math with a goal towards ultimately attaining a -1 level - Many FFCA students complete a grade 12 Math course, at least one grade 12 Science, and a choice of elective(s). - Gr11 students may be eligible for one spare per school year - Gr 12 students may be eligible for two spares per school year - This leads to FFCA students graduating with more than 100 credits. Remember: FFCA is your school of choice!
FFCA High School encourages, academic excellence via the completion of -1 courses for all students. may include recommendations for full year (-2 and -1 course sequencing) ELA and/or full year Mathematics to support student skill development for the attainment of -1 course completion. completion of all courses to be in person. On line or summer school completion of courses may impact future development of skills and achievement.
Prerequisites Matter! Core courses require successful previous course completion with a minimum of 50%. Your FFCA teachers may recommend a heightened level of achievement. FOR EXAMPLE: To take ELA 10-1 it is recommended that you earn 65% or more in grade 9 ELA. To take Math 20-1 it is recommended that you earn greater than 70% in Math 10C. To take Physics 30 it is recommended that you earn greater than 65% in Physics 20 and greater than 50% in Math 20-1. *Electives may also have prerequisites. Note ** on the planning sheet. Refer to the course planning worksheet in the High School Planning Guide, page 6!
Summer School & Online Courses FFCA recommends that summer school/online courses be used ONLY for upgrading courses previously taken. These courses require less hours and will not prepare you as well as FFCA in person classes. Note that summer school/online courses may impact the receipt of major FFCA awards and scholarships. Also, CALM 20 must be taken at FFCA as it is integrated with our Leadership 15 program and not available for retake at FFCA. Mr. Samra, your high school Guidance Counsellor, is available to discuss courses taken outside of FFCA. If a course is offered in school, students will be required to take the course in school.
Thinking about summer/online school? Two FFCA students share their insights
Planning for Post-Secondary Students should be researching the requirements for post-secondary entrance Generally, post-secondary programs require five grade 12 courses. Universities, for any program, require English 30-1. Colleges and Technical Schools may accept English 30-2. Required averages vary with programs. Have you met with Mr. Samra? What did you learn with your gr10 CALM career assessments ? Grade 11 s, have you been using MyBlueprint? At FFCA we want every student to go on to post-secondary studies university, college, technical or apprenticeship training. Our hope is for you to be prepared for all possible future plans!
Course Recommendations Teachers recommend courses based on level of achievement combined with work ethic. Students should also keep in mind personal passions or desired areas of interests. Do not confuse course recommendations with credits earned and your best chance for successful learning. Today you are receiving your personalized course recommendation letter. Read it! Share it and discuss it with your parents/guardians. Hold on to it for your reference when you sign up for your courses. Talk with the teacher(s) if you want to appeal a recommendation. If you cannot reach an agreement with your teacher, you will need to Edsby message with Mr. Samra or Mr. Marshall to arrange further discussion.
Helpful Links 2022/2023 High School Planning Guide -FFCA NHS website > Student Information > Student Program Planning & Changes ->Planning Guide Grade 9-12 Elective descriptions -FFCA NHS Web Site (main page) -Edsby
Next Steps! In April you will be provided a link to a Microsoft Form for registering for you 2022-23 courses You will select your core courses and electives after discussions with your family. Select all the courses you need. You may be considering a summer school course, yet you still need to register for it with FFCA as the course has not yet been completed. Timetables will be available on the first day of school, although you may be able to see your schedule on Edsby prior. Course Changes will be an online process opening one week before the first day of school. Watch the campus web site for the link to this process.
