The 24-25 Career & Technology Foundations Courses listed below are for Grades 7-9.
CTF Complimentary/Option Courses are subject to change depending on student interest. Challenges may be added, changed or deleted.
CTF The 24 -25 Course Selection Google Form will be open form current Grade Six, Seven, and Eight students until 3:00 pm on Thursday, June 27th.
If you have any questions our problems submitting your requests, please contact the office at prescott@psd.ca or by calling 780-571-8079
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.
Clay & Sculpture - $40
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.
Fit-4-Life - $50
You’ll try a range of activities and exercises, including swimming, high-intensity interval training, yoga and more! The goal is simple: work hard, try something new and have fun! We’ll be going on multiple field trips around the Spruce Grove area so there is a mandatory fee for this course.
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.
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. Through guided activities and hands-on experiences, mentors will develop leadership skills, enhance their understanding of teaching, and contribute to a collaborative learning environment.
Kindness Project - $10
Thought of a career in a non-profit organization? Volunteering to help better the community? Working with children, adults or seniors? We're going to be doing our best to make a positive impact on the community around us. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a big group project, let's make an impact!
Mixed Media: Journal Art - $40
This relaxing sketch class includes the opportunity to explore mixed media drawing and painting techniques over the course of the term to build a unique art journal. You will be supplied with your own sketchbook and pencil set, as we experiment with image transfer techniques, ink work and typography (script writing).
Sports Leadership - Free
You’ll learn the fundamentals of various sports, including basketball, cycling, skating and volleyball.
STEM Challenge - $30
Participate in small groups to complete a variety of different Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematical challenges. Students will use critical thinking skills and hands-on learning to learn the basics of the STEM world.
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.
Print Making Level - $40
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
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!
Watercolour Painting - $40
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.
Grade 9 Farewell- 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!
Breakout rooms - Free
Students will work in small groups to solve puzzles and riddles as they complete a themed breakout. Students will use critical thinking and collaboration to "breakout" each week. BREAKOUT.
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!
Outdoor ED - $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***"