CALM 20

Course Outline
Charles Spencer High School 2016-2017
Ms. K. Thomas
Email: kelly.thomas@gppsd.ab.ca
Phone: (780)513-3200 ext:2828
Class Website: thomastheteacher.weebly.com
OVERVIEW:
This course will enable students to make well-informed, measured decisions
and choices in all aspects of their lives and to develop behaviors and
attitudes that contribute to the well-being and respect of all others, now and
in the future. CALM 20 (AKA Adulting 101) is designed to enable students to
make well-informed, measured decisions and choices in all aspects of their
lives. Students will develop respectful behaviors and attitudes that contribute
to the well-being of others and self. The following three areas will guide
students learning:

Personal Choices: Students will apply an understanding of the

emotional/psychological, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical
dimensions of health and the dynamic interplay of these factors in
managing personal wellbeing.
Career and Life Choices: Students will develop and apply processes
for managing personal, lifelong career development.
Resource Choices: Students will make responsible decisions in the
use of finances and other resources that reflect personal values goals
and demonstrate commitment to self and others.

UNITS OF STUDY:
**Please note these units may not be taught in this order. Order will depend
on availability of guest speakers and other resources.

Relationships with Others & Self

- Self-Care
- Roles & Assumptions
- Life Goals & Expectations
Personal Life Planning and Choices
- Goals & Dreams
- Financial Planning
- Life Preparation
Educational & Professional Planning
- High School to Workforce
- Education & Training Paths

- Career & Education Planning

COURSE EVALUATION:

CALM 20 is a 3-credit course required to receive your diploma

50% is required to pass the course
100% of your mark is based on assignment completion
There is NO final exam in this course
You will pass this class IF you: attend every class (on time),
put in a good effort, and HAND IN COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS.

*IF YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN DOES NOT WISH YOU TO

PARTICIPATE IN THE HUMAN SEXUALITY UNIT, THEY MUST SUBMIT A
LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL INDICATING THEIR WISHES. YOU
WILL BE ASSIGNED AN ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT.*

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

Attendance is mandatory. Being that this is a quartered class there is a

lot of material covered in a short period of time. If you miss a class YOU
are responsible for determining what you have missed and getting any
handouts, notes, assignments, etc.
Be on time. It is important that class starts on time and it is disruptive
to show up late. Please do your best to show up on time. If you are
going to be late, be as quiet as possible when entering the classroom
so that you do not disturb the learning of others.
Come to class prepared. Bring your binder and something to write with.
You waste valuable learning time when you have to go to your locker. I
will notify you ahead of time if you require anything more than a binder
and writing utensils.
Copying, borrowing, or downloading someone elses work and
presenting it as your own (plagiarism) is a SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE. This includes resubmitting work YOU have done for previous
classes. Plagiarized assignments will be redone over several lunch
hours until completed to my satisfaction.

Respect. Respect me as your teacher and I will in turn respect you.

Respect your fellow classmates CALM topics can warrant some pretty
heated debates and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Respect the
classroom yes, you may eat and drink in class, however this is a
privilege, not a right. If you repeatedly leave a mess behind NO ONE in
class will enjoy this privilege.
Leaving the classroom for use of Washroom/ Drinks/ Materials Please
ask before you leave the classroom. Use this privilege wisely; abuse of
this privilege will result in its termination. Excessive time spent out of
the classroom/ abuse of these privileges will result in you repaying me
this time on your lunch hour. Only ONE person at a time may be absent
from the room. PLEASE wait for an appropriate time to leave. (It is not
appropriate to leave in the middle of a presentation, lecture or other
instruction.) You are expected to get caught up on any material missed
in an appropriate way.
Cell phones. You can survive 80 minutes without checking your texts or
Facebook so put it on vibrate and keep it in your
backpack/purse/pocket etc. If having a cell phone becomes an issue for
you in class you will need to talk to administration about other
solutions.
Be engaged! CALM is interesting and we can have a lot of fun
discussing some of these topics. So ask questions, listen to your
classmates, do your reading and get involved. You will only get out of
this class what you put into it.