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Academic Foundations

Program Description

 

The Academic Foundations program offers adults the opportunity to upgrade to the Grade Nine equivalency. There are three levels to choose from: Entry (Adult Literacy), Intermediate and Advanced. Placement is based on the individual applicant's skills and knowledge. All three levels are available on a full or part-time basis. Upon completion, students may continue in the College Preparation program, or qualify for admission into Career or Trades programs or enter the workplace.
The program is offered in
Fort McMurray
Conklin
Janvier
Gregoire Lake
Fort McKay
Fort Chipewyan
 
Clearwater Campus
 
For Further Information contact:
Janet Lowndes
Tel: 780-791-8967
Email: janet.lowndes@keyano.ca
 
Regional Learning Centres:
 
Conklin
Janvier
Gregoire Lake
Fort McKay 
 
For Further Information contact:
Janet Lowndes
Tel: 780-791-8967
Email: janet.lowndes@keyano.ca
 
Fort Chipewyan Campus
 
For further information contact
Chair
Tel: 780-697-3767
 
Fort Chipewyan Campus
 
For further information contact
Chair
Tel: 780-697-3767
 

Admission Requirements

Students wishing to enter the program should contact the Office of the Registrar or  a Program Chairperson to decide on an appropriate entry level.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion, students may continue in the College Preparation program, or qualify for admission into Career or Trades programs or enter the workplace.

 

 

Program Structure

Entry Level

The Entry level of Academic Foundations builds students’ functional literacy skills in math, writing, reading, and computers to a grade 5.5 equivalency level. Each student has a personal education plan, which is tailored to address his or her unique needs. Small group, one-on-one instruction, and a wide variety of reading materials is used to accommodate the particular needs and interests of each student.

Students may join the Entry level in September or January. Students should have funding in place prior to coming to school. A student will reach a grade 5.5 equivalency in 10-20 months. Students beginning with long term literacy issues, such as those having learning disabilities or starting school with no literacy skills, may require additional time to complete this level upon recommendation of the instructor and chair.
Potential graduates of the Entry level will be individually assessed and placed into appropriate Intermediate levels of math and language arts. Progression may take place in December or April.
 
Program of Study
Course
Course Title
Credits
Entry Level Math
 6
Entry Level Language Arts
 9
 
Graduation Requirements
Upon successful completion of the Entry level of Academic Foundations (attainment of a Pass (P) grade), students will receive an Academic Foundations Literacy Certificate.
 
Intermediate and Advanced
The Intermediate and Advanced levels each operate on a typical 16-week semester with primary intakes in September or January. Courses at these levels offer adults language arts and math instruction between a grade 5.5 and 9 equivalency.
Graduates of the Advanced level may progress to College Preparation.

 

Program of Study
Course
Course Title
Credits
Intermediate Math
 6
Intermediate Language Arts
 9
Advanced Math
 6
Advanced Language Arts
 9

 

 

Student Success Seminars

 

All Academic Foundations students are required to take at least three 005 courses in order to graduate from the program.
 
Course
Course Title
Credits
ADD 005
Addictions: Chemical
2
 
Dependency and the Adult Learner
 
Communication Skills
2
Computers
2
Job Skills
2
Healthy Lifestyles
2
Parenting Skills
 
Problem Solving: Critical
2
 
Thinking Skills
 
Stress and Time Management
2
 
Skills
 
Academic Survival Skills
2
 
for School and the Workplace
 

 

 

Tuition And Fees