BFCHS Academic Learning Program

Cornerstones of Teaching and Learning

We believe in some cornerstones of teaching and learning which shape all of our work together:

Students learn best when they are learning in person with their teacher and classmates. Learning is well supported by technology and it helps us when students can't be at school. But, students learn best in the classroom.
Learning is strengthened through learning experienced and we believe in making learning real and relevant. Field trips are not just an add on to instruction, they are the instruction and so experiential learning is important to student success.
Land Based Learning is important for all students. We must learn from, and about the world and land we live on. Students should have their book learning connected to their real lives.
We are focused on providing Treaty Education Outcomes in the Saskatchewan Curriculum, and Indigenization of curriculum.

Grade 8 and 9 Semester One

Students learn with their cohort (the same students) throughout the year, and the teachers come to their room.
Increased sanitizing means that everyone who enters and exits the room must use hand sanitizer or wash their hands. Sanitizing products are provided so that students can wipe personal use items like their technology or personal desk.
Every teacher will have a Google Site or Classroom to access and help you when you aren't able to be at school. Codes will be given to students ASAP and available through their site, or by calling the school.

There are three middle years groups, a grade 8, grade 8/9 and grade 9. Schedules are as follows:

Your child's teachers will be sending home their schedule with the courses and the students' teachers listed.

Middle years students are able to leave campus at lunch and they are expected to return on time.

Grade 10 Semester One

Students learn with the same cohort (group) all semester and stay in the same classroom with scheduled breaks.
Courses are:

ELA 10A
Native Studies 10
Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 10
Science 10
Elective Choice: Dakota Culture 10, Cree Culture 10 or PAA 10.

Students will have some curricular outdoor experiences planned where they are bussed to locations.

There are two classes of grade 10s.
All students will have Curricular Experiential Learning and are expected to attend all outings. They are part of the programming and learning by doing is a valuable method of learning.

Grade 11 Semester One

Grade 11 students must take ELA 20, at least one 20 level math (WAM, Pre-Calc or Foundations), at least one 20 level science, and electives for a total of at least 8 20 level credits.
Students will have a usual period 1 class, and then doubles to reduce contact with other students.
We are NOT using a quad timetable.
Electives in semester are: Physical Education, Photo, Cosmo, PAA (Outdoor Education, shop), cooking, Physical Science 20, environmental science 20, Active LIving and Fitness Leadership 20, Visual Arts 20, Foods 30 and Life Transitions 20.

Grade 12 Semester One

Required courses: ELA 30A, ELA 30B, Social Science 30 level.
Students must have a combination of 10, 20 and 30 level electives to make a minimum of 24 credits.
Students must have (in addition to the above) at least one Physical Education credit, 2 PAA credits, a 20 level math, 20 level science, 20 level social science

Adult 12 Program

19 - 21 years of age
7 required courses
Apply for and be approved at the school and division level
ELA 30 A/B, Social Science 30, Math 20, 3 electives.

Schedules

We know students may want to make schedule changes. Students will be given their draft schedule on the first day of school. In their morning class they will:

review their schedule with their teacher
request changes they would like to have
review their three year plan to make sure they are getting their required courses

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