High School Students (Grades 10–12): Unlock Your Potential
High school at Fort McMurray Composite High School is an exciting time, filled with opportunities for students to explore their passions, build lifelong skills, and prepare for their future pathways. Our comprehensive course catalogue equips students with diverse options, including academic coursework, career and technical education, and extracurricular opportunities.
Academic Excellence: Composite High School strongly emphasises offering a robust educational program that prepares students for post-secondary education and beyond. Students can take various mathematics, English, science, and social studies courses, with options ranging from foundational courses to options classes. Whether your student is working towards university admission or exploring career-focused programs, Comp offers a supportive and challenging academic framework to meet their goals.
Electives That Inspire: Beyond the core curriculum, students can access an exceptional selection of elective courses designed to spark creativity and passion. There's a class for every interest, from visual arts and theatre production to digital design and creative writing. For tech-minded students, computer science and coding courses offer valuable opportunities to build skills for today’s digital economy.
Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Comp offers a hands-on, career-focused curriculum through its Career and Technology Studies program, allowing students to discover possible career paths while still in high school. From mechanics and welding to photography and business management, these programs provide students real-world skills and certifications to prepare them for life after graduation. Many of these courses are accompanied by work placement opportunities, giving students a head start on building their resumes and developing industry connections.
Specialized Programs: Composite High School takes pride in providing specialized programs to meet the needs and aspirations of all students:
- Dual Credit Programs: Earn high school credits while taking college or university courses in partnership with post-secondary institutions.
- Advanced Placement (AP): Designed for academically gifted students, AP courses challenge learners with rigorous content that allows them to earn college credit while still in high school.
- Inclusive Education: Students requiring additional support will find tailored resources and expert staff ready to assist in their academic success.
Work Experience and Apprenticeships: Comp has partnerships with local businesses and industries to provide work experience placements and apprenticeships for students interested in gaining practical experience. These opportunities are perfect for students pursuing trades or hands-on careers in construction, hospitality, or healthcare.
A Strong Sense of Community: At Comp, the high school experience is about more than just academics—it’s about creating memories, forging friendships, and growing into well-rounded individuals. Our dynamic extracurricular programs include various sports teams, clubs, and leadership opportunities. From the drama club to robotics competitions and basketball to student government, there’s an activity to match every student’s passion.
College and Career Counseling: We recognize that life after high school can feel uncertain, so we offer robust guidance and support services to help students plan for the future. Our counsellors collaborate with students to explore career interests, find scholarships, refine university applications, and provide mentorship throughout decision-making.