This is a course we are currently developing and we will update this description soon. The Prerequisite for this course is Psychology 20

This is a course we are currently developing and we will update this description soon.  Course fees TBD

The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation for understanding bioethical issues throughout history and modernity. Bioethics is the study of moral, social and legal issues found in both the practice of and research of medicine. The Prerequisite for this course is Biology 20.

How could climate change disrupt your production and supply chains or impact your consumer markets? Will tariffs help or hurt your business? How embedded is social media in your marketing plan? What 21st-century skills are you cultivating in your leadership team? Students in this course will tackle real-world problems facing businesses, large and small, in today’s fast-changing global marketplace where radical reinvention is on the minds of many business leaders. Students will work collaboratively and independently on case studies, exploring business issues through varied lenses including marketing, government regulations, supply chain management, and sustainability. As they are introduced to the concepts and practices of business, students identify, analyze, and propose solutions to business problems, engaging in research focused on traditional and emerging industries, from established multinationals to local startups.

Students will use creative thinking to develop their own writing through a variety of styles such as poems, stories, and descriptive passages.  Students will be introduced to different techniques of writing, and be given opportunities to develop subject matter of their own choice.  This course will require reading, writing, representing, listening, speaking and viewing.  Assignments will be completed in class time and there will be no homework.  In the Creative Writing course, we have the opportunity to see how God is the Creator who inspires and gifts us with talents that we can use to glorify Him.

This is a course we are currently developing and we will update this description soon.

Drama is both an art form and a medium for learning and teaching.  It can develop the whole person – emotionally, physically, intellectually, imaginatively, aesthetically and socially – by giving form and meaning to experience through “acting out.”  It fosters positive group interaction as students learn to make accommodations in order to pursue shared goals.  These goals will be achieved through the acquisition of dramatic skills:  movement, speech, acting, improvisation, playwriting, theatre studies and technical theatre design.

*There is a $50 fee for this course

This course builds on the knowledge gained in Psychology 20. Examine the history of experimental psychology in addition to conditioning, personality, mental illness, development, and the application of psychology in our world. Define, explore and understand consequences of “abnormal” behavior and psychological conditions through group work and a research project.

This course is an exploration into film genre, technique, theory, history and world cinema. From studying cinema, students will move towards the process of one day creating their own films.

In wanting to assist young people in the development of “daily living skills,” BCS’ Food Studies program has been expanded and separated at the senior high level.  Foods courses focus on developing career awareness, safety standards and knowledge of tools, and equipment and materials related to the industry.  Students will have the opportunity to explore, orient themselves towards, and prepare products within the culinary field.  In summary, students will learn more about the food service industry, and they will gain valuable, life-long food preparation skills.

Foods 10* -- Food Basics, (a prerequisite for further modules), Contemporary Baking, and Snacks & Appetizers.

Foods 20 – Creative Cold Foods, Soups & Sauces, and Cake & Pastry.

Foods 30 – Food Presentation, Short Order Cooking, and Creative Baking. 

*If Foods 10 was not taken, please see the teacher prior to registering to make special arrangements.

Field trips, guest chefs, and practical demonstrations will further enhance these courses.  A love of cooking and enjoyment of the culinary arts form the foundation for any of these course offerings! 

There is a $200 fee for each course (Foods 10, 20, or 30) to cover food costs.

Forensic science is the application of scientific principles, methods, and technologies for the purpose of solving debates including legal proceedings. Through the study of forensic science, students are given the opportunity to explore how scientific concepts from a variety of disciplines (biology, chemistry, and physics) apply specifically to this unique field. This course will promote the importance of scientific literacy and problem-solving techniques.  

The Greenhouse Technician course is based on the Green Certificate program specific to greenhouse operations. The Green Certificate Program (GCP) is an on-farm apprenticeship-style training program. This program will be a joint venture between Olds College, Alberta Agriculture and Alberta Education. The specific Green Certificate Program that you are participating in is the greenhouse technician stream where the focus is on operating a greenhouse to effectively start, care for, and harvest plants, including the technical requirements in the greenhouse and the advertising and selling of plants.

Students will progress through the Cambridge University Latin programme in this course.  This unique programme enables students to learn Latin in an engaging, entertaining manner.  The study of Latin has seen a recent surge in popularity and helps students considering a future in medicine, science or law. It also provides a firm foundation for the study of languages that are based on Latin. Latin is taught for reading purposes and students will focus on translating Latin into English rather than English into Latin.  There is also a history component of this course which examines Roman history and daily life.

This course examines the legal relationships between individuals.  The three CTS components covered in this course are Private Law 1010, Family Law 2010, and Negligence Law 3040.  These courses enable students to understand the laws that govern their relations with others. There is no prerequisite for this course and it is open to students in Grades 10, 11 and 12.

In this course students will explore the legal relationship between the government and the citizen through CTS courses Public Law 1020 and Criminal Law 3080.  We will also examine the laws governing the employer/employee relationship in the CTS course Employment Law 2020.  Mock trials will enable students to understand how our courts operate.  This course could lead to careers in many different aspects of the legal system from judges or lawyers to police officers and areas of law enforcement.  There is no prerequisite for this course and it is open to students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. 

Physical Education 20 and 30 expand on students’ development of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Students will be expected to participate in a wide variety of environments all while fostering cooperative relationships with others and pursuing personal health benefits. The following activities may be covered in PE 20/30 table tennis, squash, pickleball, badminton, golf, curling, swimming, rock climbing, bocce, Kan Jam, Spikeball, Takraw, Omnikin ball, disc golf, Ultimate Frisbee, fencing and other sports. PE 20/30 students are also required to volunteer for 10 hours in a sports and recreation environment at BCS. 

There is a $200 fee for each course to cover field trips.

Personal Psychology 20 is an introduction to psychology. The different sections in this course will reflect the diverse study of psychology, from the science of the brain to the more philosophical theories of how we develop our own unique personalities. Students will also learn about the different branches of psychology ranging from child psychology to neuroscience. When students have completed this course, they will have a basic understanding of what psychology is and will have gained some insight into their own behaviour and personality. There is no prerequisite for this course and it is open to students in Grades 10, 11 and 12.

Welcome to Philosophy! These two classes are designed to help you to understand how and why we think and act as we do.  As Goethe said 300 years ago, “he who cannot draw on three thousand years is living from hand to mouth.”  Our current culture does not encourage individuals to think deeply about their lives; this course requires you to make the attempt.  Because of the nature of the course, you will be involved with questioning…everything: the nature of reality, religion, politics, reasoning and ethics, so be prepared to critically explore what YOU believe about all of these concepts. It is my sincere desire that, as you study this course, you not only develop a better understanding of your culture, you develop a deeper understanding of your SELF.

Spanish 20/30 is designed for new learners, focusing on the fundamentals of language skill development, intercultural knowledge, and communicative capacity. Students explore ways of thinking and understanding the world that promote intercultural curiosity and competence. Aligning with the Alberta Curriculum Spanish Language and Culture 10-3Y and 20-3Y, the course emphasizes learners' ability to communicate effectively and accomplish simple tasks in various contexts. Students engage in personalized activities that require interactive communication and real-world engagement with course materials.

Sports Performance is a great option for anyone interested in medicine, kinesiology, nursing, sports, physiotherapy, chiropractics, physical education, personal training, coaching, camps, and many other health-related fields!  Throughout this course, you will become familiar with current health and fitness issues facing Canadians and subsequent research-based solutions. Students are placed on a customized credit pathway designed for BCS students to continue taking sports performance throughout high school. 

The Sports Performance format is anything but traditional! Students work through their modules in a flipped-classroom environment, where they work at their own pace allowing the teacher more time with each student to more closely monitor progress, ensure comprehension, answer specific questions in small groups or individually and reduce homework. The majority of the semester is spent in the practical application phase which takes place in the weight room and gymnasium.  

In accordance with the Long Term Athlete Development plan, sports performance students learn to train, train to train, and train to compete by completing detailed periodized training plans consisting of speed, power, strength and endurance pillars in small groups. This course can be taken up to 5 times completing 3 different modules per semester. Sports Performance Course Listing

There is a $100 course fee for the First Aid CPR-C with AED certification module which is offered only in first semester.

This course is a survey of world history from Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, to the Medieval world.  We will also examine the Renaissance and Reformation.  Students will earn three 30 level credits which will count toward your Alberta High School Diploma requirements.  There is no prerequisite for this course and it is open to students in Grades 10, 11 and 12.