High School Classes
Prairie Land Online Academy offers a choice of either Synchronous (live) courses or Asynchronous (video recorded) courses which are both taught by experienced and engaging Alberta certified teachers. If students require additional assistance these teachers are available for live one-to-one help.
Our program allows students the opportunity and flexibility to earn their Alberta High School Diploma in an online environment.
Full Time Students & Part Time Students
Primary students are students that register before September 27th and are taking the majority of their classes with Prairie Land Online Academy.
These students can have one non-primary registration with another school as well during the school year.
Primary Students can register in up to the following number of credits per year based on how many years they have been in High School (starting at the Grade 10 year):
Year 1-3 = 40 credits
Year 4 = 20 credits
Year 5 = 10 credits
Non-primary students need to be registered before September 27th and take the majority of their classes through another school.
Non-primary students are limited to take up to two courses (10 credits) with Prairie Land School Division. This includes our three schools: Prairie Land Online Academy, Hope Christian School, and Al-Amal Online Academy.
Classroom Learning Formats
Grade 10-12 (Division IV)
Synchronous (Live)
Courses
Synchronous courses involve attending live lessons online (between 1-2 hours per week), watching recorded lessons, reading the material and completing assignments. Live help and tutorial time is available as needed. The deadline to register for live Semester One courses is August 26, 2024.
The deadline to register for live Semester One courses is August 26, 2024.
Semester 1 classes will begin on Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The deadline to register for live Semester Two courses is January 27, 2025.
Semester 2 classes will begin on Thursday, January 30, 2025
Students should be available daily during their scheduled Synchronous (live) learning time online.
Synchronous learning - students will meet with the entire class, led by the online teacher for approximately 200 minutes of instruction each week, per course —additionally students will have access to individual/small group instruction to support their learning.
Diploma exams - We have writing centers in both Calgary and Edmonton to accommodate students writing diploma exams.
Asynchronous (Video Recorded) Courses
Asynchronous courses involves watching the recorded video lessons, reading the material and completing assignments on our Learning Management System. There is no scheduled class time and although the deadlines are a guideline, adhering to them will give a student the best opportunity to finish the course within the semester. Live help and tutorial time is available as needed.
Students must register for Semester One by Friday, September 27, 2024
Students must register for Semester Two by Monday, March 31, 2025
Asynchronous learning - students will watch instructional videos daily and engage in learning activities and assignments. Asynchronous learning requires a student to be self-motivated and committed to their course of studies.
Diploma exams - We have writing centers in both Calgary and Edmonton to accommodate students writing diploma exams.
*Please note that 30 level Diploma courses use ProctorTrack remote monitoring. A webcam and microphone are required for both Synchronous and Asynchronous courses*
2024-2025 High School Synchronous Timetable
Deadline to register for live Semester 1 courses is August 26, 2024 & live Semester 2 courses is January 27, 2025.
2024-2025 Asynchronous (Video Recorded) Courses
Deadline to register for Semester 1 - September 27, 2024 & Semester 2 - March 31, 2025.
CALM
Math 10C
Math 10-3
Math 20-1
Math 20-2
Math 30-1
Math 30-2
Math 31
Biology 20
Biology 30
Chemistry 20
Chemistry 30
Science 14
Science 24
Science 20
Science 30
Physics 20
Physics 30
Social 10-1
Social 10-2
Social 20-1
Social 20-2
Social 30-1
Social 30-2
English 10-1
English 10-2
English 20-1
English 20-2
English 30-1
English 30-2
Video Lesson Examples
Social 20-1 - Click to see all of the Video Lessons for Social 20-1
Social 20-2 - Click to see all of the Video Lessons for Social 20-2
Biology 30 - Click to see all of the Video Lessons for Biology 30
Biology 20 - Click to see all of the Video Lessons for Biology 20
Here is a sample of Lesson One in Biology 20:
Optional and CTS Courses
Deadline to register for Semester 1 - September 27, 2024.
Deadline to register for Semester 2 - March 31, 2025.
There is no scheduled class time. Live help and tutorial is available as needed.
Available Courses 2024/2025:
Psychology: Personal, General, Experimental (3 credits each)
Sociology: General Sociology 20 (3 credits)
World Religion 30 (3 credits)
Physical Education: PE10, PE20, PE30 (5 credits each)
Tourism: The Tourism Sector, Travel Destinations 1 (1 credit each)
Communication: Visual Composition, Photography-Introduction, Photography-Composition (1 credit each)
Financial Management: Personal Financial Information (1 credit)
Agriculture: Introduction to Agriculture, Agriculture Safety, Animal Husbandry/Welfare (1 credit each)
Mechanics: Engine Fundamentals (Hands on and requires students to have access to a small engine. - 1 credit)
Forensics 25 (3 credits)
Workplace Safety Systems & Workplace Safety Practices (1 credit each)
Wildlife: Introduction to Wildlife, Wildlife Diversity, People, Culture & Wildlife Heritage, Diversity of Wildlife Values, Wildlife Spaces & Species (1 credit each)
Choosing Your Courses/Diploma Requirements
When choosing your courses, base your selections on...
what you need for your diploma/certificate
what you need for post-secondary requirements / future plans
if you have the pre-requisite for the course
your current skill level--you may need to build your skills first
your attendance and ability to dedicate time to course outside of school
When students are choosing courses it is important to think ahead to what post secondary plans the student might have to ensure that they are registering in classes to meet the admissions requirements for the post secondary program of interest. Please click on the course sequences button to review the course sequences.
"Prairie Land Online Academy has been a cornerstone in my educational journey. Providing fundamental support and assistance when I was in need of help. Educational layout of the program is very clear cut and easy to follow, staff was absolutely wonderful and were always ready to help when needed. I credit my academic success largely to the staff and educational program at Prairie Land." - High School Student