Hello Parents and Students,
We are excited to be in the process of setting up a new opportunity for students in our district.
Through this initiative, students in Grades 11 and 12 will be able to access up to three post secondary courses during their graduation years. This opportunity allows students to begin their post secondary journey early, explore potential career and academic interests, and gain valuable experience with college or university-level coursework.
At this time, courses will be available through Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Williams Lake, with additional opportunities available through TRU Open Learning.
As we continue developing this page and adding more information, we encourage students and families who are interested to contact their school's Career Centre for details about eligibility, course options, and the application process.
Sincerely,
Kelvin Parent
District Principal - Career Education
To make your interest know please fill out the info in this link: TRU Course Interest for Grades 11 & 12 – Fill out form
**Please scroll down for more information about dual credit
Thompson Rivers University
Winter 2027: January 11th – April 28th
If you are still completing a prerequisite course at Lake City Secondary in January and your current mark is at or above 73%,
you may be able to take the course.
**There are many course available but the ones listed below are after Lake City Secondary’s school hours
The following courses are being considered for January 2027:
ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing – Synchronous Delivery
Students explore the practices of reading and writing in scholarly contexts by investigating a chosen topic or issue. Students read, critically analyze, and synthesize information and ideas found in appropriate secondary sources and coming from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. They also develop their abilities to communicate knowledge by composing in the genres and sub-genres of scholarly writing, including the incorporation of research and documentation while using a clear, persuasive, grammatically correct style.
Prerequisite: English Studies 12 /English First Peoples 12 with a minimum 73% or equivalent
BIOLOGY 1110 Principles of Biology –
This course is designed for biology or science majors. Students examine the molecular basis of cellular processes including energy transfer and the storage and use of genetic information.
Prerequisite: Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with a minimum grade of C+ and Chemistry 11
GEOGRAPHY 1000 (with lab) Planet Earth's Lands and Waters – (hoping to run this)
Focusing on the interaction between landscape and the occurrence, distribution and movement of water, students explore the connection between phenomena such as drought, river behavior and flooding, wildfires, groundwater, landslides, glaciers, soils and the impact of human activity. Students are introduced to environmental science research with a small research project on a topic that they feel is relevant to their lives and practice communicating about the topic. Through laboratory and field experiences, students will be introduced to tools and techniques used in the study of Earth processes including GIS.
Prerequisite: None
The following courses will be offered January 2027:
PSYC 1210 Introduction to PSYC 2
Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 – 5:20
TBA
Students explore selected topics in contemporary psychology, including intelligence, development, personality, social psychology, emotion, motivation, and psychopathology.
Prerequisite: None
ECON 1950 Principles of Macroeconomics
(Monday and Wednesday 4:00 – 5:15)
Classroom based
Students examine economic Behaviour at the aggregate level, and the measurement and determination of national income. Topics include an introduction to economics; measuring macroeconomic variables including gross domestic product, unemployment, and inflation; the Keynesian model; aggregate demand and supply; money and banking; the money market; fiscal policy; monetary policy and the central bank; exchange rates and the balance of payments; and economic growth.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus Math 11 with a minimum B.
Highly recommended- Completion of one Foundations of Mathematics 12, or Pre-calculus 12.
First Nation Languages
FNLG1100 - Secwepemc (W1)
Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:50 pm
Classroom based
This course will build the student's abilities developed in FNLG 1000 to gain a greater understanding of the grammatical structures and language analysis methodologies while continuing to expand their vocabulary of the First Nations language.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of FNLG 1000 Secwepemc or permission of the instructor and DSTC Program Coordinator
Corequisite: FNLG 1110 recommended
FNLG1100 - Tsilhqot'in (W2)
Monday and Wednesday 6:00-7:20 pm
Classroom based
This course will build the student's abilities developed in FNLG 1000 to gain a greater understanding of the grammatical structures and language analysis methodologies while continuing to expand their vocabulary of the First Nations language.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of FNLG 1000 Tsilhqot'in or permission of the instructor and DSTC Program Coordinator
Corequisite: FNLG 1110 recommended
Full Course Offering from Thompson Rivers University
Dual Credit Program - Key Points for Parents and Students
- Students can now take up to three dual-credit courses during Grades 10, 11, and 12.
- What is Dual Credit?
- Students take a university-level course while in high school.
- They earn:
- 3 university credits through TRU (Thompson Rivers University).
- 4 Grade 12 credits (equivalent to one high school course).
- Cost to Students
- Ministry of Education/SD27 pays the tuition.
- Students/families pay:
- University fees
- Textbook costs
- Any applicable lab fees
- Example
- A first-year psychology course costs about $600.
- SD27 pays approximately $500 (tuition).
- Student pays approximately $100 plus textbooks and any lab fees.
- Benefits of Taking Dual Credit Courses
- Get a head start on post-secondary education.
- Potentially transfer credits to future college or university programs.
- Reduce first-year post-secondary course load.
- Experience a university-level academic challenge while still in high school.
- How to Get Started
- Consider your post-secondary and career goals.
- Review first-year courses related to your interests.
- Check TRU's after-school course offerings.
- Choose courses that match your goals or interests.
- Verify any:
- Prerequisites (courses you must complete first)
- Corequisites (courses taken at the same time)
- Recommended courses (helpful but not required)
- Synchronous delivery (online at a preset time)
- To be considered:
- Students need a "B" average
- Great attendance history
- Important Reminder
- ✅ CCSD27 pays tuition
- ✅ Students pay fees and textbooks (and any applicable lab costs)