KEN Language and Communication Development

This course focuses on developing functional communication, language, and literacy skills. Students will develop skills required for functional communication through tasks aimed at enhancing expressive (oral or the use of augmentative systems) and receptive language skills. Functional literacy competencies are encouraged through reading and writing tasks. Computers and software programs compliment this course and further support individual skill development. 

KMM Numeracy and Numbers

This course focuses on exploring and investigating functional numeracy competencies through experiential, hands-on learning opportunities. Math concepts emphasized in this course are those most important for independent/ supportive living and the workplace such as: understanding numbers and counting, sorting, computations (addition, subtraction, and multiplication), measurement, time, money, using a calendar/daily planner for everyday situations, mass/volume, and temperature. Students learn the functions of tools, such as calculators, to make math concepts more efficient. Computers and software programs compliment this course and further support individual skill development. 

KBB Money Management and Personal Banking

This course introduces basic money skills within the home/workplace, money management skills, and personal banking systems. Students learn how to budget money by creating and following a simple budget plan for necessities (food, rent, bills) and entertainment needs. Students will learn how to be smart consumers by distinguishing between “wants” and “needs” and by understanding prices and taxes. This course emphasizes ways students can manage their money through a chequing/savings account and how to deposit and withdrawal money from their account or automatic banking machine. Students learn to be responsible citizens by keeping personal banking information to themselves and understanding the benefits and cons of using debit cards and credit cards. 

KAL Creative Arts for Enjoyment and Expression: Visual Arts/Music/ Drama/Dance/Technological Studies

Creative Arts for Enjoyment and Expression is offered as five distinct courses: Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Dance, and Technology. Each course focuses on the development of basic knowledge, techniques, and a personal appreciation in creative arts. In addition, students further develop communication skills, social skills, advocacy, and risk-taking as they participate individually and collaboratively with peers. These courses encourage students to identify their strengths, needs, preferences and interests through a variety of activities.  

KGL Personal Life Skills

This course focuses on building skills and competencies required for supported or independent daily living and encourages a level of independence that is individual for each student. Components of this course may include awareness of good nutrition using Canada’s Food Guide, meal planning and preparation, safe food handling, basic housekeeping skills, household safety, creating personal goals, problem solving techniques, and skills required for several relationships (e.g., friendships, work related). 

KPH Choice Making for Healthy Living: Religion

The religious dimension of learning is a distinctive feature in Catholic secondary schools. Religious Education plays a vital role in enabling our young people to learn the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to be Catholic citizens. This course offers students the opportunity to explore their faith by examining themes that are developmentally appropriate and of interest. Students may explore religious themes through music, crafts, games, and storytelling as well as research and presentations. 

KHD Social Skills Development

This course is vital for teaching students the essential skills necessary for building and maintaining healthy relationships and friendships in the home, school, and community. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to learn and explore more about their own unique strengths and needs that can lead to an increase in self-esteem, self-awareness, and goal setting skills. Embedded throughout this course is the importance of building self-advocacy skills through encouragement of active participation in decisions affecting their everyday lives. Social skill development is enhanced using games, drama, and practical real-life situations. 

KGW Exploring the World of Work

This course involves the awareness and development of skills for those students whose post- secondary goal is to seek employment in the community. Students may create an employment portfolio that contains a personal resume and letter of application. Students learn several job search techniques and how to prepare for a job interview through mock interviews with peers and teachers. Students learn characteristics of a good employee such as professionalism, personal hygiene, punctuality, problem solving, and communication skills. This course allows students to examine a few different positions in their community to determine job compatibility based on their strengths and needs. Students will learn their rights as employees and safety standards in the workplace. 

KHI Culinary Skills

In this course, students will learn how to cook and bake safely in the kitchen. This course teaches skills necessary for food preparation and nutritional meal planning as outlined in Canada’s Food Guide. Students will have an opportunity to prepare grocery lists and follow recipes to make snacks and meals. Students learn kitchen safety and cleanliness by demonstrating proper usage of knives and appliances, correct food storage and handling, and personal hygiene practices before and during food preparation. 

KPF Personal Health and Fitness

This course emphasizes sportsmanship, cooperation, and setting personal fitness goals through a variety of individual and group physical activities. Students learn the importance of being physically active for their overall health and well-being. All activities are adapted for each individual student based on their developmental and physical abilities to ensure full participation and membership. 

KPP Self Help and Self Care

This course is designed to enhance students’ individual level of independence for the development of skills necessary for supported or independent living. Some topics covered are personal grooming and hygiene, wardrobe selection and clothing care, care of nails and skin, nutrition, safety practices, physical and mental health, house management skills, self-confidence and problem solving, and advocacy skills. Students learn these skills through practical, hands-on learning opportunities.  

KCW Exploring Our World: Science

question, predict, communicate, and think critically as they explore and investigate many science concepts. Some topics covered in this course may include cells, human body systems, eco systems, plant growth, lab safety, science experiments, the scientific method, weather systems, and electrical and chemical safety in the home and workplace. This course allows students to work individually and cooperatively with peers using a hands-on approach to science. 

KSN Exploring Our Environment

This course introduces environmental issues and identifies several different ways students can play a part in protecting the environment. Some topics covered are recycling, energy conservation, plant life, animals and their natural habitat, food security, water, pollution, green gardening, weather, and climate change. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate advocacy skills through environmental issues that interest them. 

KNA Understanding First Nation, Metis and Inuit Pre-Colonization to Today

This course offers students the opportunity to understand Canadian heritage and culture by examining significant historical and present people and events locally, provincially, and nationally. Students learn more about Canada by examining the levels of government (federal, provincial, and local), elections, and indigenous people. Students learn more about themselves by examining their own family roots and background. This course is enhanced by discussion, research, various sources of media, and hands on projects. 

KCC 

Transit Training and Community Exploration 

This course encourages the development of skills related to transportation, knowledge of the community, and public safety. Students may learn traffic safety by recognizing traffic signs and symbols as a pedestrian, passenger in a car, and while riding a bicycle. Students may participate and learn public transit (bus training) to navigate their community with increasing confidence and independence. Students may learn more about their community and the services it provides through research projects, field trips, and other experiential learning opportunities. For example, grocery stores, library, banks, hospitals, and recreation facilities. 

KTT Computer Studies: Technology

This course encourages the individual development of independent computer skills. Some topics covered may include keyboarding, distinguishing between icons, searching topics, and perform simple trouble shooting routines. Students will be introduced to the various functions of computers and different software to design and develop products, complete projects, and strengthen writing skills. Students will learn tips for internet safety.