College Readiness
To meet the course requirements for the adult graduation program, eligible students must be at least nineteen (19) years of age or they must have been out of school for a minimum of one (1) year.
The College Readiness Program is designed to validate cultural aspirations and identity, and motivate academic excellence. This program utilizes a cooperative project-based curriculum approach, rather than a textbook and test method. Students engage in real world projects of benefit to the larger community. Learning is “hands on” as much as possible. Past learning projects include publishing an Okanagan photo-history book of horse, ranch, and rodeo history; production of children’s videos adapted from traditional stories (from script writing to video editing), and other culturally and socially relevant learning activities.
Five courses are required to graduate: English 060, Math 050, and three additional advanced courses. Students are prepared to be successful in college and university programs. The College Readiness program can be combined with the Nsyilxcen Language Program.
Available classes in the college readiness program:
ENGL 050 - Writing Skills,
ENGL 060 – Literature and Composition,
MATH 050 – Introduction to Algebra,
SCIE 061 – Eco-literacy,
INST 050 – Native Studies l,
INST 051 – Nsyilxcen ,
INST 060 - Indigenous Studies,
INST 061 – Nsyilxcen,
FINA 060 – Studio Foundations,
FINA 061 – Drawing,
FINA 062 – Painting,
FINA 063 – Sculpture,
FINA 064 – Printmaking,
FINA 065 – Publishing
Please Note:
Programs can also be specially arranged with Bands to serve specific community needs.
The college readiness program is affiliated with Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.