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Art at Outreach is Art Therapy based. Students meet in a group setting with an onsite art therapist/art teacher and explore mental health aspects that are specific to youth. We investigate positive mental health strategies through the use of art and the creations are processed in a supportive group environment. Some art sessions can be in individual sessions with the art therapist as well.

There is also an opportunity to do Art 10, 20, 30 via modules with consultation with an art teacher.

Phys Ed 10 and 20 are 3 or 5 credit courses with two components: physical activity hours and assignments.  Students are required to complete 75-125 activity hours (worth 60% of their total grade) and four assignments (worth 40%).  The assignments are designed to fulfill the requirements of the program of studies in conjunction with the physical activities completed by students.  Each course is completed primarily online, with a teacher supervisor overseeing the program. 

Successful completion of PE 10 is a requirement for an Alberta Education diploma and for Outreach graduation.

Phys Ed 30 is a 5 credit course with several components: activity hours, first aid certification, a fitness plan, volunteer hours and various assignments.  Students are required to complete 125 activity hours, a minimum of one hour volunteering within the active community, and several assignments to satisfy the program of studies.  Each course is completed primarily online, with a teacher supervisor overseeing the program.  Phys Ed 30 can be used as a University entrance qualifier. 

CALM 20 is comprised of three modules: Personal Choices, Resource Choices, and Career and Life Choices.  In these modules students explore topics such as dimensions of health, personal needs, making positive decisions, financial health, personal satisfaction, human sexuality, attitudes towards self and learning, and career choices, among others. There will be a final exam at the end of the course.  

Successful completion of CALM 20 is a requirement for an Alberta Education diploma and for Outreach graduation.

Yoga at Outreach is a combination of in-class practice, research projects, and a home yoga practice. The objective is for students to learn self regulation, strength, and flexibility. There is a tracking and logging component both in-class and out of class. The course is taught and assessed by a certified yoga instructor.

These are courses designed for students to participate in planning, organizing, and facilitating activities in and out of the school. There is an expectation of attendance, to work in groups, and to meet one on one with a teacher. The skills developed in these courses are meant to encourage connection with the school community, and to prepare for future career endeavours.

Outreach is committed to a holistic approach to supporting the entire student; academically, emotionally, recreationally, and spiritually. With this course, students will be introduced to general definitions, implications and misunderstandings about mental health. This is a course designed to give students an opportunity to become aware of mental health concepts and how mental health is part of our overall health. The course will be instructed by therapists, counsellors, and a teacher advisor.

Learning Strategies 15 is a 3 or 5 credit course that teaches students attitudes, skills, and competencies to improve learning. Topics covered are goal setting, study skills, test preparation, attitudes toward learning, and stress management.

Learning Strategies 25 is a 3 or 5 credit course that teaches students attitudes, skills, and competencies to improve learning.  Topics covered are goal setting, study skills, test preparation, attitudes toward learning, and stress management. This level of instruction goes into greater depth than Learning Strategies 15, in order to increase student preparedness as the course progresses. 

Learning Strategies 35 is a 3 or 5 credit course that teaches students attitudes, skills, and competencies to improve learning. Topics covered are goal setting, study skills, test preparation, attitudes toward learning, and stress management. This level of instruction goes into greater depth than Learning Strategies 25, in order to increase student preparedness as the course progresses.