Options & CTF Programs

PRESCOTT CTF Complementary Course Offerings 2025-26

Please note, the following selections are potential course offerings for 25 -26.  Availability will be based on student course choices; not all of the course listings below courses will be offered. 

Grades. 7-9 Three Terms (Wednesdays)

3D Sculpture - $40 Term II only  If you would like to learn more about 3D art forms, this is for you! We will explore the use of plaster in mask-making & sculpture, create relief images with plasticine & clay, and learn the basics of clay construction and joining techniques.

Art - Drawing techniques for Portraits and Animals - $30  Learn about graphite & pencil techniques, facial and other proportions, and how to create textures for realistic skin & fur using your tools! Students will get a kit that includes tools, pencils, and sketchbooks. 

Audio Recording and Editing - $10  Learn to plan, record and edit audio media. This could include podcasts, basic songs/instrumentals, simple audio books and more! 

Beginner Italian - $25  Benvenuti! This beginner-friendly course offers a fun and engaging introduction to the Italian language while exploring the food, art, and culture of Italy. Learn basic vocabulary and conversational phrases through activities, music, and games. Students will also sample iconic snacks and discover the stories behind Italian cuisine. Perfect for anyone curious about Italy or planning future travels!

Coding 101- Free  Learn the basics of coding through programs like "scratch coding"

Coding-Website Development - Free  Learn basic coding principles and apply them towards building web pages! We'll mostly code using HTML and Jquery.

Beauty Business - $30  Let’s get dolled up! Through research, hands-on experience and guest speakers, you’ll learn about hair care, makeup application, nail care, skin science, safety & sanitation and henna design and application. We will also explore areas of salon management such as basic operational skills, communication, organization and leadership.

Book Binding - $45  This hands-on class  includes the opportunity to learn hand sewing techniques used for book binding. Students will create their own unique art journal, as well as explore mixed media drawing and painting techniques over the course of the term. This class includes a field trip to the Art Gallery of Alberta. 

Classroom Mentors - Free  In this junior high CTF class, students will serve as mentors in classrooms of younger students, providing academic support and fostering positive relationships, even developing clerical skills in the office. Through guided activities and hands-on experiences, mentors will develop leadership skills, enhance their understanding of teaching, and contribute to a collaborative learning environment.  

E-Sports - Free  This course introduces students to the growing world of competitive gaming. Students will explore the fundamentals of e-sports, including teamwork, strategy, and game analysis. They will also learn how to plan, promote, and run school-wide tournaments, developing leadership and event organization skills along the way.

Event Planning 101 - Free  If you are in grade 9 and want to be on the team that creates your Farewell event, join us! You will learn how to organize your team, get feedback from participants, create themes and decorations, work within a budget,  and participate in the setup for your actual event! 

Fibre Arts - $40  Explore the world of needle felting and hand sewing! Students will create small, felt characters, animals, or plants! Whether it's a Marvel character or a cactus, you'll be able to create a fluffy little masterpiece with some patience and the right tools!

Fit-4-Life - $50  This course is focused on building lifelong habits for health and physical well-being. Students will participate in daily physical activity, explore a variety of fitness opportunities, and learn how to stay active in fun and sustainable ways. The course also includes off-campus experiences like swimming and rock climbing to encourage confidence and engagement beyond the classroom.

Foods - $45  Hungry? Come explore and create some easy-to-prepare meals and leave those Mr. Noodles in the cupboard! You'll learn about meal nutrition and how to find a balance between good food and great taste. You’ll share in the preparation of meals and also in the responsibility of proper and timely cleanup.

Graphic Design & Branding - Free  Students will explore visual communication by creating their own logos, posters and/or brand identities. Using beginner-friendly tools like Canva, they'll learn how color, typography and layout work together to tell a story and capture attention. 

How To - $7  Want to be a YouTuber, video editor, movie maker or just create some really awesome school projects? In this course, led by Mr. Adams, you’ll create your own how-to videos. Practice with green screens and video editing apps, work with intro-outdo animations, create and mix music and combine clips together to entertain and inform people about almost any topic you want!

Intro to AI - Free  An introductory course on how to use Artificial Intelligence for its many uses. We will spend a  certain number of weeks on different units. The units we plan to explore are: Generating photos with AI, Generating videos with AI, Generating Music with AI, and lastly, Generating Games with AI. 

Intro to American Sign Language - Free Learn to communicate without even saying a word - Sign language is one of the most unique and fun languages to learn. We will be covering all the basics and developing a better understanding of the deaf community.

Intro to Filmmaking - Free  This Introduction to Filmmaking course provides an overview of the moviemaking process. Students will gain foundational knowledge in key areas such as camera angles, creating tone and mood through cinematic techniques, and effective scriptwriting. This course will include practical mini-tasks to reinforce learning. The major course project involves the complete production of a short film, which will be shown in class.

Intro to Futsal (Indoor Soccer) - Free  This course offers a foundational understanding of the sport of futsal (indoor soccer). Students will learn the basic rules, techniques, and strategies of futsal play. Key components of the course include instruction on tournament planning and organization, the development of group training drills, and fostering effective teamwork within a sports context.

Keyboarding - $10  Learning to master the skill of typing is always an advantage! In this course, students will master touch keyboarding and improve their proofreading, editing, and writing skills while formatting letters, reports, tables, and other documents. This skill will enable you to be more productive and use your time efficiently! Keyboarding is a useful skill for all business and communication occupations! In today's world, keyboarding is the primary means of communication and technology input!

Lego Robotics - Free  Lego Robotics offers an introduction to robotics and programming using Lego Mindstorms kits. Students will learn basic block coding principles through hands-on activities, designing and building robots to complete various tasks and challenges. This course emphasizes practical application and foundational STEM concepts.

Printmaking - $45  Students in this art class will explore a variety of printmaking relief techniques, including monoprinting and lino block cut prints.  At the end of the term, students will come home with a portfolio of hand-printed artworks crafted using both traditional and experimental printing methods. Our sustained project this term will be inspired by Pop Art history, including a look at the famous portraits by 20th century artist, Andy Warhol.

Outdoor ED Camping - $30  "Time to channel your inner ""survivorman"" in this option! If camping, orienteering, knots, fire starting and cooperative games (just to name a few activities we'll be doing) sound fun, this is the option for you!

***This option includes an overnight camping trip***"

Sports Leadership- Basketball- Free  Learn the ins and outs of the sport of basketball from all different perspectives: as a player, referee, scorekeeper and coach! 

Sports Leadership - Volleyball- Free  Students develop foundational skills in playing, coaching, and officiating volleyball. Through hands-on practice and team collaboration, students will build their knowledge of game rules, strategies, and leadership techniques. This course encourages confidence, communication, and a deeper understanding of the sport from multiple perspectives.

Sports Leadership - Racquet Sports- Free  Learn a variety of racquet sports, then put your knowledge to the test by teaching it to others!

Strategy & Design - Free  Do you like playing various board games like connect 4 or checkers and card games such as cribbage or solving a Sudoku puzzle?  We will look at different strategies to help you come out on the winning side of the game.  We will also look at some various STEAM challenges to test your creative side as well as your ability to work cooperatively with others.

Watercolour Painting - $30  Students enrolled in this course will learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting techniques and color mixing. Both in class and outside, students will paint from life and subjects of their choice to capture various tones and textures in the world around them.

Yearbook/Photography - Free In Yearbook, we become the journalists, designers, and photographers who bring our school’s stories to life. From choosing photos to designing pages, we celebrate all the best moments of the year. It’s a chance to be creative, work as a team, and leave a legacy that everyone can look back on and remember.