Heartland Academy

What is Heartland Academy

Heartland Academy is open to all high school students, including those not currently enrolled in Clearview Schools. It is especially ideal for students seeking credits in career-focused areas or whose schedules don’t align with traditional school timelines.

Starting in the 2025–26 school year, the academy may expand to include home education students and others pursuing academic core programming in non-traditional ways, as well as upgrading.

Students that have completed Grade 9 in June 2025 are also eligible to enter this program.

Work Experience: Earn Credits While You Work

Looking for a summer job? You could be earning high school credits at the same time.

Heartland Academy offers flexible Work Experience programming that lets high school students turn their summer employment into high school credits.

Whether you're working in retail, agriculture, trades, customer service, healthcare or at a summer camp, your job could count toward your diploma.

Note: Students must successfully complete HCS 3000, prior to enrolling in a work experience placement. HCS 3000 will be offered by the Heartland Academy this summer.

Earn up to 10 credits toward graduation
Get recognition for skills you're already learning on the job
Build your resume with employer evaluations and verified hours
Flexible setup — no need to leave your job or change your schedule

How it works:

Complete a quick pre-employment orientation
Log your hours and duties
Connect with a Heartland Academy teacher to track progress
Finish by August 31, 2025

Already have a summer job lined up? Let’s get you started.
Don’t have one yet? We’ll help you explore options and get connected.

Questions regarding work experience programming over the summer?

Contact Candace Maruk (see below for contact information).

In partnership with post-secondary institutions such as Olds College and Red Deer Polytechnic, students will gain access to dual credit opportunities and industry-aligned programming—including the Health Care Aide program, Meat Processing Certification, and Veterinary Technician Assistant Certification.

Programs are delivered based on availability and the student’s chosen pathway, and may be offered online, in-person, or in a blended format. Start dates are flexible throughout July and August, with all coursework to be completed by August 31, 2025.

For more information on our partners please visit Dual Credit