CALM Curriculum
Career and Life Management (CALM) is a mandatory course required to earn a high school diploma in Alberta. In CALM, students will:
- apply an understanding of the emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, physical, occupational, and environmental dimensions of health.
- demonstrate responsible financial decision-making to reflect their values and goals and to demonstrate commitment to self and others.
- apply strategies to manage their wellness and lifelong career development.
CALM 20 In-Class (3 Credits)
The aim of Career and Life Management course is to enable students to make well-informed, considered decisions and choices in all aspects of their lives. Students develop behaviors and attitudes that contribute to the well-being and respect of oneself and others, now and in the future. Community experts are brought in to present on various topics offering students an interactive learning experience. Western offers this course in Grade 11 as a three credit compulsory course, which is a requirement for graduation as mandated by Alberta Learning.
CALM 20 Online (3 Credits)
Online CALM was developed to offer students an alternate method in achieving success with Alberta Learning’s requirement to earn 3 credits in the Career and Life Management course, which is required for graduation. The aim of the Career and Life Management course is to give students information so they can make well-informed decisions and choices in all aspects of life that contribute to their well-being and respect for self and others. The main topics covered are physical wellness, mental wellness, healthy relationships, sexual wellness, financial wellness and career/pathway exploration.