Academic Advising

Is online learning for me?

Complete the online self-assessment tool to determine if you are ready for online learning.

Make the most of your online experience.

  • Communicate with your teacher(s) through email, discussion postings.
  • Complete a learning plan and schedule keeping the course end date in mind.
  • Create a schedule with:
    • All of your teacher's due dates
    • Your own deadlines and activities that you set for yourself
    • Stick to the schedule!
  • Understand the course requirements and deadlines
  • You are responsible for maintaining your own equipment and software. If you experience hardware or software problems throughout the semester, you must find another way to complete the assigned work in a timely manner.
  • Break tasks into manageable parts.

Tips for Success

  • Have access to the proper hardware and software before the semester begins.
  • Battle procrastination; do requirements early.
  • Make time to do the work!
  • Carefully read the textbook(s) and answer any study questions provided.
  • Complete any assignments in a neat and orderly manner.
  • Keep copies of all materials submitted for grading!
  • If the teacher requires exams, class meetings or other on-campus activity, contact the teacher IMMEDIATELY when you know you will not be able to meet the requirement. Do not wait until after the test deadline to tell the teacher that you were on a trip.
  • SEEK HELP EARLY! If you are having problems, do NOT wait to request help. The longer you wait the bigger the problem becomes!
  • Use tutorials, textbook websites, and other campus supports.
  • The first person to contact is your instructor. If he cannot answer your question, he can direct you to someone who can.

Good Online Management

Time Management

  • Allocate time every day to work on your courses.
  • Make contacts among your fellow students, forming study groups if possible or preferable. Read your lesson the first day it is available. . If you have any questions, contact your teacher immediately.
  • Many online courses require that work be completed every day. It is necessary to review the course and/or schedule for these dates.
  • Use the course checklist as a guide for completing work.
  • Make a to do list

Asking questions

  • Read the course introduction for your online class carefully to find out how you should ask questions. Some teachers will ask you to post all questions to a class discussion forum while others will ask you to email them directly to the teacher, or post them through private discussions.
  • In a traditional class, everyone gets the benefit of hearing the question and answer. Therefore, the teacher may require you to post all questions to the class discussion board so that the entire class can view all questions and answers.
  • Identify how or when you can contact your instructor for office hour appointments.
  • Log on to your online classroom daily so that you can take part in online discussions and read all messages in a timely manner.

Discussions and Email

  • Netiquette in email and discussion postings:
    • Choose your words carefully. It is easy to sound brusque or even nasty when all the other person sees is a typed message. Humour is more difficult to convey in a written message.
    • Proofread your email messages and discussion postings before sending or posting them. The more accurate your messages, the more likely they'll be understood.
    • Do not use "chat-speak," the abbreviations common to social online chat rooms, such as BTW = "by the way." A message written with all capital letters is viewed as shouting. Most people will find this offensive. It is also more difficult to read.

Technology Preparation

  • Students are responsible for their own computers. In the event that your computer breaks down during the semester, have an alternate plan. For example, you might use a computer in an open lab at CBe-learn, use a friend or relative's computer, or go to the public library.
  • You will learn more about preparing your machine in eLearn.

High School Diploma Requirements

  • General requirements include:
  • 100 credits
  • Grade 12 English
  • Grade 12 Social Studies
  • Math 20 Applied or Math 20 Pure or Math 24
  • Science 20 or Science 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20
  • C.A.L.M.
  • Physical Education 10
  • 10 credits in any grade 12 courses in addition to English and Social Studies
  • 10 credits in any combination from
    • Career and Technology Studies
    • Fine Arts
    • Second Languages
    • Physical Education 20/30

Important: If you were 19 years of age September 1st of the current school year, or a holder of a previously awarded Alberta High School Diploma, you may be eligible for Mature Student Status and receive special provisions. Contact a counsellor for more information.

Core Course Sequencing

Mathematics Course Sequence

*Math 10-4, 20-3, 20-4 and 30-3 are not available at CBe-learn.
*Math 30-1 and 30-2 will be available in Fall 2012.

Social Studies Course Sequence

English Language Arts Course Sequence

Science Course Sequence

Course Planner

Use the following course planner chart (.doc) to plan your high school academic program