Cochrane High Performance and Visual Arts (PVA) aims to provide equitable opportunities, empower and promote a sense of courage in a community of diverse young artists in Cochrane and the surrounding Rocky View County. The PVA program seeks to incentivize students to practice independence by consciously creating opportunities for student-centric work and fostering students' mastery by recognizing students' demonstrations of excellence. Cochrane High School Performance and Visual Arts have various programs such as; Instrumental Music, Theatre, Choir, Technical Theatre, Film and Video, and photography. We aim to ensure that all students can find a home in the PVA program and experience a sense of belonging. CHS PVA urges students to exemplify a generous spirit by providing cross-discipline learning opportunities and encouraging students to attend various student showcases and learning celebrations. Cochrane High School Performance and Visual Arts seek to inspire students to graduate from the program – courageous artistic, ethical citizens.

The French as a Second Language (FSL) program is designed to build students' ability to understand, speak, read, and write the French language. It also introduces students to the contemporary values and cultural aspects of the various groups of French-speaking people in Canada and all over the world. This program is based on a multidimensional approach to learning that is centred on four components: -Communication -Experience -Language -Culture

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The Gender Studies program will acquaint students with many of the critical questions and concepts activists and scholars in the field of Gender Studies have developed as tools for thinking about gendered experience. In addition, students will explore various ways in which gender intersects with class, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, and age within various spheres and institutions of society. By successfully completing these courses, students will be better prepared to participate in and contribute effectively to the larger public conversation about the role of gender in society, and to apply the critical tools of Gender Studies in their academic and personal lives.

CHS Art explores a variety of mediums and styles. We can't wait to meet you!

We know that "You are what you eat!" Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating assists you to make wise food choices. Success preparing food depends on understanding recipes and equipment, care in handling food, as well as safe and efficient work habits. We'll talk about Food & Kitchen Safety, nutritional awareness We do labs every week where you're actually cooking. You and your partner will be cooking from scratch. You'll make, bake, eat, and clean-up in a class. Food Classroom/Lab (1043) See our recipes on our school website: https://cochrane.rockyview.ab.ca/cts/cts-courses

The Grade 9 Positive Psychology option focused on wellness is designed to help students develop: mindfulness/relaxation techniques, biofeedback using HeartMath sensors (used for emotional regulation), understanding personality theories and identity styles, anxiety awareness and coping strategies, memory and learning, and study skills and test taking strategies. The course uses a unique approach of infusing mindfulness practice into each class, and developing social emotional skills throughout the program. Class discussion, individual and group projects, journaling, and practice test taking will be used to develop skills needed for success in both school and everyday life. Room 1015 (Mrs. McLeod's room)