Core French, Applied

This course emphasizes the concurrent development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills, using a broad-based theme such as the media. Students will enhance their ability to understand and speak French through conversations, discussions, and presentations. They will also read short stories, articles, poems, and songs, and write brief descriptions, letters, dialogues, and invitations.

***Priority for this course will be given to grade 9 students. Mature students who apply for this course will be placed on a wait list if requested and notified via email if a spot becomes available. Alternate course selection is required.***

 

Please read the FAQ on our website: What about French?  for details how to provide proof of prerequisite for this course.

English, Academic

This course emphasizes analytic reading, writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that students need for success in secondary school academic programs and their daily lives. Students will study and interpret texts from contemporary and historical periods, including plays, short stories, and short essays, and will investigate and create media works. An important focus will be the correct and effective use of spoken and written language.

***Priority for this course will be given to grade 9 students. Mature students who apply for this course will be placed on a wait list if requested and notified via email if a spot becomes available. Alternate course selection is required.***

Issues in Canadian Geography, Academic

This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place in which to live.

***Priority for this course will be given to grade 9 students. Mature students who apply for this course will be placed on a wait list if requested and notified via email if a spot becomes available. Alternate course selection is required.***

Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School, Open

This course explores learning strategies and helps students become better, more independent learners while increasing their personal management skills, both in school and in other contexts. Students will learn how to develop and apply a range of strategies to improve their learning and achievement, particularly their literacy, numeracy, communication, and planning skills. This course will increase students’ confidence, motivation, and ability to learn.

Music (Vocal), Open

This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop an understanding of the conventions and elements of music and of safe practices related to music, and will develop a variety of skills transferable to other areas of their life.

Music (Instrumental-Brass/Wind), Open

This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop an understanding of the conventions and elements of music and of safe practices related to music, and will develop a variety of skills transferable to other areas of their life.

Science, Academic

This course enables students to understand basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop skills in the processes of scientific inquiry; and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Students will learn scientific theories and conduct investigations related to cell division and reproduction; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the universe and space exploration; and the principles of electricity.

***Priority for this course will be given to grade 9 students. Mature students who apply for this course will be placed on a wait list if requested and notified via email if a spot becomes available. Alternate course selection is required.***

Canadian History since World War I, Academic

This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.

***Priority for this course will be given to grade 10 students. Grade 09 students who apply for this course will be placed on a wait list if requested and notified if a spot becomes available via email. Alternate course selection is required.***

Career Studies, Open (1/2 credit)

This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals in education and work and contribute to their communities. Student learning will include assessing their own knowledge, skills, and characteristics and investigating economic trends,workplace organization, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores post secondary learning options, prepares students for community-based learning, and helps them build the capabilities needed for managing work and life transitions. Students will design action plans for pursuing their goals.

This is a half credit compulsory course. Students are recommended to also apply for CHV2O in the same semester as each course runs for a 9 week block.

***Priority for this course will be given to grade 10 students. Grade 09 students who apply for this course will be placed on a wait list if requested and notified if a spot becomes available via email. Alternate course selection is required.***

Communications Technology, Open

This course requires students to complete a range of communications technology projects. These may include creating printed stationery, short videos, computer-generated animations, and graphical information displays. Students will learn to transfer information using electronic, live, and graphic communications methods. The knowledge and skills they will develop will provide a basis for careers in areas such as publishing, advertising, print production, animation, photography, and journalism.