Course Descriptions

Drama

• Drama, Grade 9, Open (ADA1O) 

  This course emphasizes the active exploration of dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Students will construct, discuss, perform, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Drama, Grade 10, Open (ADA2O) 

  This course requires students to actively explore dramatic forms and techniques, using their own ideas and concerns as well as sources selected from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Student learning will include identifying and using the principles of space, time, voice, and movement in creating, sustaining, and communicating authentic roles within a drama. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creation and presentation of the drama, and will analyse and reflect on the experience. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Drama Production, Open (ADD2O) 

   This half-credit course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic conventions and techniques specifically connected to drama production. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes, specifically related to the production of the school’s mainstage show, and will reflect on their experiences. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Drama, Improvisation, Open or University/College (ADG3M) 

   This course explores the fundamentals of improvisation. Students will learn the craft of acting without scripts. Using their minds, voices and bodies as tools for expression students will grow as actors: individually, and in ensemble. Students will reflect on their experiences in a variety of ways. Class time includes a heavy emphasis on performance with live audiences weekly, hands-on workshops, and numerous improvisational competitions. 

  Prerequisite: ADA1O

• Drama, Grade 11, Open (ADA3M) 

  This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences. 

  Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

• Drama, Grade 12 University/College Preparation (ADA4M) 

  This course requires students to experiment with forms and conventions in dramatic literature, and to create/adapt and present dramatic works. Students will do research on dramatic forms, conventions, themes, and theories of acting and directing from different historical periods, and apply their knowledge of these in analysing and interpreting dramatic literature, including Canadian works and works from various cultures in the late twentieth century. Students will also examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures. 

  Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open

Music

• Music, Grade 9, Open (AMI1O) 

  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 lives. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Music, Grade 10, Open (AMI2O) 

  Students continue to develop their technique and ability with an instrument of their choice. They learn fine musicianship both as individuals and as parts of an ensemble. Students develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including its elements, terminology, and history. (Note: Students should achieve at least 70% in grade nine music and be able to read music.) 

• Music, Grade 11, Open (AMI3M)

  This course develops students’ artistic knowledge and skills through the performance of music and the preparation of music productions. Students will perform appropriate works, particularly works in contemporary popular styles. Independently and in groups, they will also plan, market, and produce music productions, making use of appropriate technology, and will evaluate the results. 

  Prerequisite: Music, Grade 10 Open or permission of the teacher

• Music (Guitar), Grade 11, Open (AMG3O) 

  This course develops students’ artistic knowledge and skills through the performance of music and the preparation of music productions. Students will perform appropriate works, particularly works in contemporary popular styles. Independently and in groups, they will also plan, market, and produce music productions, making use of appropriate technology, and will evaluate the results. (Students who take AMG3O will use guitars as their instruments.) 

  Prerequisite: Music, Grade 10 Open or permission of the teacher

• Music, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (AMI4M) 

  This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently. They will also complete complex creative projects. 

  Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

• Instrumental Music – Concert Band/Repertoire (AMR1O/2O) 

  These half-credit courses provide opportunities for the motivated instrumentalist to explore concert band repertoire on a broader scale. The emphasis in this course is on technique, ensemble playing, and interpretation. A large part of the course and course time hinges on performances where students use their skills and abilities outside the classroom. Students have the opportunity to improve and grow in their musical abilities during their high school careers. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Music - Vocal/Choral – Concert Choir (AMV1O/2O) 

  This half-credit course is based on the belief that we all have voices which can be trained to sing well. Students need no musical background, only a love for singing in order to participate in the choir. In this course students will learn the fundamentals of vocal and performance technique and acquire a sensitivity toward choral music. Choir practices take place twice every week during school time and work toward performances, which are a necessary and important component of this course. 

  Prerequisite: None

Visual Arts

• Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open (AVI1O) 

  This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open (AVI2O)

  This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (AVI3M) 

  This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emerging technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., photography, video, computer graphics, information design). 

  Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

• Visual Arts, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (AVI4M) 

  This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two-dimensional and three-dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts. 

  Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

• Visual Arts Photography, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (AWQ3M) 

  This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through photography, as well as the creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emerging technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others. 

  Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

• Visual Arts – Photography, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (AWQ4M) 

  This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using photography. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct photographic works and explore connections between photography and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of photographic processes and techniques that can be applied in their own photographic production. Students will also make connections between various photographic works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts. 

  Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

• Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (BAF3M) 

  This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and ethics and current issues in accounting. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Entrepreneurship: The Venture, Grade 11, College Preparation (BDI3C) 

  This course focuses on ways in which entrepreneurs recognize opportunities, generate ideas, and organize resources to plan successful ventures that enable them to achieve their goals. Students will create a venture plan for a school-based or student-run business. Through hands-on experiences, students will have opportunities to develop the values, traits, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurs. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (BOH4M) 

  This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also emphasized. 

  Prerequisite: None

Civics

• Civics and Citizenship, Grade 10, Open (CHV2O) 

  This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them. 

  Prerequisite: None

Economics

• Analysing Current Economic Issues, Grade 12, University Preparation (CIA4U) 

  This course examines current Canadian and international economic issues, developments, policies, and practices from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the decisions that individuals and institutions, including governments, make in response to economic issues such as globalization, trade agreements, economic inequalities, regulation, and public spending. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, as well as economic models and theories, to investigate, and develop informed opinions about economic trade-offs, growth, and sustainability and related 

  economic issues. 

  Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

Geography

• Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Academic (CGC1D) 

  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. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Applied (CGC1P) 

  This course focuses on current geographic issues that affect Canadians. Students will draw on their personal and everyday experiences as they explore issues relating to food and water supplies, competing land uses, interactions with the natural environment, and other topics relevant to sustainable living in Canada. They will also develop an awareness that issues that affect their lives in Canada are interconnected with issues in other parts of the world. Throughout the course, students will use the concepts of geographic thinking, the geographic inquiry process, and spatial technologies to guide and support their investigations. 

  Prerequisite: None

History

• Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic (CHC2D) 

  This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different individuals, groups, and communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities, 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 identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada. Students will develop an understanding of some of the political developments and government policies that have had a lasting impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities. 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. 

• Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Applied (CHC2P)

  This course focuses on the social context of historical developments and events and how they have affected the lives of people in Canada, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities, since 1914. Students will explore interactions between various communities in Canada as well as contributions of individuals and groups to heritage and identities in Canada. Students will develop an understanding of some key political developments and government policies that have had an impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities. 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 the continuing relevance of historical developments and how they have helped shape communities in present-day Canada. 

  Prerequisite: None

• World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (CHW3M) 

  This course explores the history of various societies and civilizations around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will investigate a range of factors that contributed to the rise, success, and decline of various ancient and pre-modern societies throughout the world and will examine life in and the cultural and political legacy of these societies. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work in various societies and in different historical eras. 

  Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

• World History since the Fifteenth Century, Grade 12, University Preparation (CHY4U)

  This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450CE. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history. 

  Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

• World History since the Fifteenth Century, Grade 12, University Preparation (CHY4C) 

  This course explores key developments and events in world history since approximately1450CE, with a focus on interactions within and between various regions. Students will examine social, economic, and political developments and how they have affected different peoples. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key turning points in world history and historical forces that have shaped our world. 

  Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

Law

• Canadian and International Law, Grade 12, University Preparation (CLN4U) 

  This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop an understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law and of issues related to human rights and freedoms, conflict resolution, and criminal, environmental, and workplace law, both in Canada and internationally. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process, and will develop legal reasoning skills, when investigating these and other issues in both Canadian and international contexts. 

  Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

• English, Grade 9, Academic (ENG1D) 

  This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12. 

  Prerequisite: None

• English, Grade 9, Applied (ENG1P) 

  This course is designed to develop the key oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills students need for success in secondary school and daily life. Students will read, interpret, and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on identifying and using appropriate strategies and processes to improve students’ comprehension of texts and to help them communicate clearly and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 applied English course, which leads to college or workplace preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12. 

  Prerequisite: None

• English, Grade 10, Academic (ENG2D) 

  This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course. 

  Prerequisite: English, Grade 9, Academic or Applied

• English, Grade 10, Applied (ENG2P) 

  This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in secondary school and daily life. Students will study and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on the consolidation of strategies and processes that help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 college or workplace preparation course. 

  Prerequisite: English, Grade 9, Academic or Applied

• English, Grade 11, College Preparation (ENG3C) 

  This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course. 

  Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Applied

• English, Grade 11, University Preparation (ENG3U) 

  This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course. 

  Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic

• English, Grade 12, College Preparation (ENG4C) 

  This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace. 

  Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation

• English, Grade 12, University Preparation (ENG4U)

  This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace. 

  Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation

• Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course, Grade 12 (OLC4O) 

  This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing. [Eligibility requirement: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take OLC4O. (Students who have already met the provincial literacy requirement may take the course under special circumstances, at the principal’s discretion.)] 

• Studies in Literature, Grade 12, University Preparation (ETS4U) 

  This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries. Students will analyse a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays, and complete an independent study project. 

  Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation

• The Writer’s Craft, Grade 12, University Preparation (EWC4U) 

  This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers. 

  Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation

• The Writer’s Craft, Grade 12, College Preparation (EWC4C)

  This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will investigate models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to write a variety of works; and make considered decisions for improving the quality of their writing. They will also complete a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers. 

  Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation

• English as a Second Language, ESL Level 1, Open ESLAO 

  This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce them to the English language and help them adjust to the diversity in their new environment. Students will use beginning English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday and essential academic purposes. They will engage in short conversations using basic English language structures and simple sentence patterns; read short adapted texts; and write phrases and short sentences. The course also provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to begin to adapt to their new lives in Canada. 

• English as a Second Language, ESL Level 2, Open ESLBO 

  This course extends students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English for everyday and academic purposes. Students will participate in conversations in structured situations on a variety of familiar and new topics; read a variety of texts designed or adapted for English language learners; expand their knowledge of English grammatical structures and sentence patterns; and link English sentences to compose paragraphs. The course also supports students’ continuing adaptation to the Ontario school system by expanding their knowledge of diversity in their new province and country. 

• English as a Second Language, ESL Level 3, Open ESLCO 

  This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadian issues. 

• English as a Second Language, ESL Level 4, Open ESLDO

  This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in classroom and social situations and to participate in Canadian society as informed citizens. Students will develop the oral-presentation, reading, and writing skills required for success in all school subjects. They will extend listening and speaking skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond critically to a variety of print and media texts. 

• English as a Second Language, ESL Level 5, Open ESLEO

  This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.

• Core French, Grade 9, Academic (FSF1D)

  This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning. 

  Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent

• Core French, Grade 10, Academic (FSF2D) 

  This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real-life situations with increasing independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills  necessary for lifelong language learning. 

  Prerequisite: Grade 9 Core, Academic or Applied

• Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation (FSF3U)

  This course offers students extended opportunities to speak and interact in real-life situations in French with greater independence. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as their creative and critical thinking skills, through responding to and exploring a variety of oral and written texts. They will also broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning. 

  Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 10, Academic

• Core French, Grade 12, University Preparation (FSF4U)

  This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, apply language learning strategies in a wide variety of real-life situations, and develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. They will also enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

  Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation

• Learning Strategies 1: (GLS1O/GLE1O) Skills for Success in Secondary School, Grade 9, Open 

  This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners. Students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond. 

  Prerequisite: For GLS1O – None. For GLE1O - Recommendation of Principal.

• Career Studies, Grade 10, Open (GLC2O) 

  This course gives students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and habits that will support them in their education and career/life planning. Students will learn about global work trends, and seek opportunities within the school and community to expand and strengthen their transferable skills and their ability to adapt to the changing world of work. On the basis of exploration, reflective practice, and decision-making processes, students will make connections between their skills, interests, and values and their postsecondary options, whether in apprenticeship training, college, community living, university, or the workplace. They will set goals and create a plan for their first postsecondary year. As part of their preparation for the future, they will learn about personal financial management – including the variety of saving and borrowing tools available to them and how to use them to their advantage – and develop a budget for their first year after secondary school. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Leadership and Peer Support, Grade 11 Open (GPP3O)

  This course prepares students to act in leadership and peer support roles. They will design and implement a plan for contributing to their school and/or community; develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and conflict management; and apply those skills in leadership and/ or peer support roles – for example, as a student council member or a peer tutor. Students will examine group dynamics and learn the value of diversity within groups and communities. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 9, Open (PPL1O)

  This course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 10, Open (PPL2O)

  This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 11, Open (PPL3O)

  This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities and exposure to a broader range of activity settings, students enhance their movement competence, personal fitness, and confidence. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 12, Open (PPL4O)

  This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices. It places special emphasis on how students can maintain the habits of healthy, active living throughout their lives as they make the transition to adulthood and independent living. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities in a variety of settings, students can enhance their movement competence, personal fitness, and confidence. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership, Grade 12, College Preparation (PLF4M)

  This course enables students to explore the benefits of lifelong participation in active recreation and healthy leisure and to develop the leadership and coordinating skills needed to plan, organize, and safely implement recreational events and other activities related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote the benefits of healthy, active living to others through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that enhance their well-being. The course will prepare students for university programs in physical education and health and kinesiology and for college and university programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion, and fitness leadership. 

  Prerequisite: Any health and physical education course

• Introductory Kinesiology, Grade 12, University Preparation (PSK4U)

  This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sport, and the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity and sport. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education and health, kinesiology, health sciences, health studies, recreation, and sports administration. 

  Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation course in science, or any Grade 11 or 12 course in health and physical education

• Mathematics, Grade 9, Destreamed

  This course enables students to consolidate, and continue to develop, an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and financial literacy. Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling, and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations. Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional reasoning, spatial reasoning, and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic

  This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. 

  Prerequisite: Grade 9 Mathematics, Academic

• Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied

  This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of linear relations and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities. Students will develop and graph equations in analytic geometry; solve and apply linear systems, using real-life examples; and explore and interpret graphs of quadratic relations. Students will investigate similar triangles, the trigonometry of right triangles, and the measurement of three-dimensional figures. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. 

  Prerequisite: Grade 9 Mathematics, Academic or Applied

• Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation

  This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. 

  Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic

• Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

  This course introduces basic features of the function by extending students’ experiences with quadratic relations. It focuses on quadratic, trigonometric, and exponential functions and their use in modelling real-world situations. Students will represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically; simplify expressions; solve equations; and solve problems relating to applications. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. 

  Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic, or Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied

• Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 11, College Preparation (MBF3C) 

  This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problem solving tool in the real world. Students will extend their understanding of quadratic relations; investigate situations involving exponential growth; solve problems involving compound interest; solve financial problems connected with vehicle ownership; develop their ability to reason by collecting, analysing, and evaluating data involving one variable; connect probability and statistics; and solve problems in geometry and trigonometry. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. 

  Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied

• Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation (MEL3E)

  This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. 

  Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic, or Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied, or a ministry-approved locally developed Grade 10 mathematics course

• Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation (MHF4U)

  This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs. 

  Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation

• Mathematics of Data Management, Grade 12, University Preparation (MDM4U)

  This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data.
  Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of information, solve
  problems involving probability and statistics, and carry out a culminating investigation that
  integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the
  mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to
  enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this
  course of particular interest.

  Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

• Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, University Preparation (MCV4U)

  This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course. Note: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) must be taken prior to or concurrently with Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). 

• Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 12, College Preparation (MAP4C)

  Prerequisite: Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 11, College Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

• Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation (MEL4E)

  This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will investigate questions involving the use of statistics; apply the concept of probability to solve problems involving familiar situations; investigate accommodation costs, create household budgets, and prepare a personal income tax return; use proportional reasoning; estimate and measure; and apply geometric concepts to create designs. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. 

  Prerequisite: Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation

• Introduction to the Story of Redemption (HRE23)

  The course explores the place of the Bible in human history as a document that tells the Story of Redemption. By looking at the Creation, humankind’s Fall into sin, God’s promise of redemption through the Hebrew people and fulfilled in Jesus Christ for all people, students will be exposed to the hope of Jesus’ return to make all things new. Students will examine scripture broadly as an historical document and the sacred text for Christians. Students will learn how to read and interpret scripture through an historical-redemptive approach that will allow them to understand the Story of Redemption. Certain passages and books are studied in depth so that students can discover and share key themes and issues, and learn the principles of biblical interpretation and apply them in their learning. The overall theme is for students to understand the Story of Redemption and their place in it. (This is a locally-developed course approved by the Ministry of Education.) This course is compulsory for Grade 10 students. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Continuing the Story of Redemption (HRE33)

  This course provides students with opportunities to explore the Story of Redemption against the backdrop of other world religions and belief traditions, starting with the coming of Jesus Christ. The gospel of Matthew reveals the fulfillment of the Jewish prophecies in the Old Testament and the continuous Story of Redemption. The book of Acts outlines the initial work of Jesus’ Spirit-filled disciples, the conversion of Paul, and his teaching for the early Christian church. Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus outlines God’s kingdom plan of redemption. The pastoral letter of James speaks to the issue of how a genuine and living faith is expressed in daily life. Other world views and life philosophies are explored as the topics arise, but the thrust of the course will be an examination of the Christian faith. Students will develop knowledge of the terms and concepts relevant to this area of study and develop research and inquiry skills related to the study of human expression of belief. (This is a locally-developed course approved by the Ministry of Education.) This course is compulsory for Grade 11 students.

  Prerequisite: None

Biology

• Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation (SBI3U) 

  This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation. 

  Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic

• Biology, Grade 11, College Preparation (SBI3C)

  This course focuses on the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, the anatomy of mammals, and the structure of plants and their role in the natural environment. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. 

  Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic or Applied

• Biology, Grade 12, University Preparation (SBI4U)

  This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. 

  Prerequisite: Biology 11 University preparation

Chemistry

• Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation (SCH3U)

  This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment. 

  Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic

• Chemistry, Grade 12, College Preparation (SCH4C)

  This course enables students to develop an understanding of chemistry through the study of matter and qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical calculations, and chemistry as it relates to the quality of the environment. Students will use a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collection and scientific analysis, and communicate scientific information using appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the role of chemistry in daily life and the effects of technological applications and processes on society and the environment. 

  Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

• Chemistry, Grade 12, University Preparation (SCH4U)

  This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment. 

  Prerequisite: Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation

Physics

• Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation (SPH3U)

  This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will study the laws of dynamics and explore different kinds of forces, the quantification and forms of energy (mechanical, sound, light, thermal, and electrical), and the way energy is transformed and transmitted. They will develop scientific-inquiry skills as they verify accepted laws and solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations. Students will also analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. 

  Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic

• Physics, Grade 12, College Preparation (SPH4C)

  This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore these concepts with respect to motion; mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, energy transformation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; and the operation of commonly used tools and machines. They will develop their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics and solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. 

  Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

• Physics, Grade 12, University Preparation (SPH4U)

  This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. Note: Usually SPH4U is scheduled as part of Physics Block (see Block Courses).

  Prerequisite: Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation.

• Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 11, University Preparation (ICS3U)

  This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.

  Prerequisite: None

• Intro to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, Grade 11 University Preparation (HSP3U)

  This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.

  Prerequisite: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies)

• Philosophy: The Big Questions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (HZB3M)

  This course encourages exploration of philosophy’s big questions, such as: What is a meaningful life? What separates right from wrong? What constitutes knowledge? What makes something beautiful? What is a just society? Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they identify and analyse the responses of philosophers to the big questions and formulate their own responses to them. Students will explore the relevance of philosophical questions to society and to their everyday life. They will develop research and inquiry skills as they investigate various topics in philosophy. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Philosophy: Questions and Theories, Grade 12, University Preparation (HZT4U)

  This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, aesthetics). Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy. 

  Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies

• Families in Canada, Grade 12, University Preparation (HHS4U)

  This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories and research to analyse the development of individuals, intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. They will develop analytical tools that enable them to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies and practices intended to support families in Canada. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships.

  Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies

• Families in Canada, Grade 12, College Preparation (HHS4C)

  This course enables students to develop an understanding of social science theories as they apply to individual development, the development of intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Students will explore a range of issues relating to the development of individuals and families in contemporary Canadian society as well as in other cultures and historical periods. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child roles and relationships in Canada.

  Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies

• World Cultures, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (HSC4M)

  This course examines the nature of culture; how cultural identities are acquired, maintained, and transformed; and theories used to analyse cultures. Students will explore world cultures, with an emphasis on the analysis of religious and spiritual beliefs, art forms, and philosophy. They will study the contributions and influence of a range of cultural groups and will critically analyse issues facing ethnocultural groups within Canada and around the world. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to cultural diversity. 

  Prerequisite: Any university, college, or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies

Communications Technology

• Exploring Communications Technology, Grade 9, Open (TGJ1O)

  This exploratory course introduces students to concepts and skills in communications technology, which encompasses television/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and animation. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Communications Technology, Grade 10, Open (TGJ2O)

  This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TGJ/TGG/TGV3M)

  This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Communications Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TGJ/TGG/TGV4M)

  This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment. 

  Prerequisite: Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Green Industries

• Green Industries, Grade 10, Open (THJ2O)

  This course introduces students to the various sectors of the green industries – agriculture, forestry, horticulture, floristry, and landscaping. Using materials, processes, and techniques commonly employed in these industries, students will participate in a number of hands on projects that may include plant or animal propagation; production, maintenance, and harvesting activities; the development of floral or landscaping designs; and/or related construction activities. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to green industry activities, learn about safe and healthy working practices, and explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various industry sectors.

  Prerequisite: None

• Green Industries, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (THJ3M)

  This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and landscaping. Students will study the identification, growth, and management of plants and animals and develop process, design, and management skills required in the green industries. Students will also examine social and economic issues related to the green industries, learn about safe and healthy working practices, study industry standards and codes, and will explore postsecondary education programs and career opportunities. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Green Industries, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (THJ4M)

  This course focuses on more complex concepts and skills related to the green industries. Students will focus on developing process skills, design and management techniques, and ways of enhancing environmental sustainability. They will also examine social and economic issues related to the green industries, learn about safe and healthy working practices, study industry standards and codes, and explore career opportunities. The knowledge and skills acquired in this course will prepare students for more specialized studies at the college and university level. 

  Prerequisite: Green Industries, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Shop/STEM : Wordworking and Design

• Technological Design, Grade 10 Open (TDJ2O)

  This course provides students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will research projects, create designs, build models and/or prototypes, and assess products and/or processes using appropriate tools, techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary education and training leading to careers in the field. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Technological Design, Grade 11 University/College Preparation (TDJ3M)

  This course examines how technological design is influenced by human, environmental, financial, and material requirements and resources. Students will research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using working drawings and other communication methods to present their design ideas. They will develop an awareness of environmental, societal, and cultural issues related to technological design, and will explore career opportunities in the field, as well as the college and/or university program requirements for them. 

  Prerequisite: None

• Technological Design, Grade 12 University/College Preparation (TDJ4M)

  This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, while building on their design skills and their knowledge of professional design practices. Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and other communication methods to present their designs. Students will enhance their problem-solving and communication skills, and will explore career opportunities and the postsecondary education and training requirements for them.

  Prerequisite: Technological Design, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

• Interdisciplinary Studies, Grade 12, University Preparation (IDC4U) 

  This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge. 

  Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course.

• Physics Block (formerly Engineering Block) 

  This block consists of Physics 12 (SPH4U) and an Interdisciplinary Studies course, Extended Physics (IDC4U – see below), each consisting of 110 hours. Students will learn how to apply the Physics learned in SPH4U through projects that involve designing, building and controlling machines from the simple to the complex. Students will be challenged in areas involving robotics, hydraulics, and levers. They will study gravity, motion dynamics, torque, energy, work, and momentum not only theoretically but experimentally. 

• Internship Block

  This semester project-based program allows students to relate what happens in the work place to their learning in school. The block uses experiential learning in work places to highlight practical ways for students to learn to serve and work with others through their internships. 

  Successful students earn two credits, each consisting of 110 hours, by attending school for three days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday): English (ENG3C, 3U, 4C or 4U) and a mathematics credit (oragreed upon alternative credit). On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students earn two related cooperative education credits, each consists of 110 hours, through their approved Internship (or coop) placement. 

• International Block

  This two-credit program is scheduled to senior students. Students who are accepted into the International Block Program will go abroad for six weeks in addition to classroom work before and after their trip. This program involves an application program and extra fees. For the most current information, see the International Block link on the school’s Splash page: tdchristian.ca/splash 

  Successful students normally earn two credits during the program, each consisting of 110 hours: Philosophy: The Big Questions (HZB3M) or Philosophy: Questions and Theories (HZT4U) and one Cooperative Education credit related to it.

• Creating Opportunities through Co-op, Grade 11, Open (DCO3O) 

  This course consists of a learning experience connected to a community and a cooperative education curriculum focused on developing skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will support students in their learning, including their education and career/life planning, at school and beyond, today and in the future. Within the context of their experience connected to a community, students will apply skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will protect and promote their health, safety, and well-being and that will strengthen their inquiry, decision-making, and leadership skills. Students will create and implement a learning plan that meets their particular interests and needs, reflect on their learning, and make connections between their experience in the community and other aspects of their lives. 

  Prerequisite: None

• French and History Block

  French and History Block is an interdisciplinary programme in which students learn both Canadian history and French and Quebecois language and culture. Both French and English culture have had a profound influence on the development of Canada. Students will have a unique opportunity to understand their past and their future through hearing and engaging the voices of the two founding cultures and the present peoples. Learning French, our other official language, can foster appreciation and respect for other cultures and lifestyles, broadening students’ horizons and fostering personal growth. 

  In French and History Block, students read their Canadian History textbook in French and will be taught by a team of two teachers who are both in the classroom at the same time. 

  Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills in discussion and in their analysis and interpretation of issues and events of the past and present. They will share their points of view in English and French, orally and in writing. 

  Successful students earn two credits when taking this block, each consisting of 110 hours: Grade 10 History Academic CHC2D and Grade 10 French Academic FSF2D. 

• Environmental Block

  Environmental Block is a two-credit Grade 10 program that teaches students stewardship of the environment through hands-on projects and activities that also engage them with their communities and governments while teaching them about possible careers. Throughout the course, students learn how our way of living affects the environment and what we can do as individuals and as a society to prevent further destruction. 

  Students solve problems from a Christian perspective and complete authentic environmentally-centred projects. Learning will be driven by outdoor and experiential activities. Projects will include running the recycling and composting programs at the school, improving and maintaining the school grounds, and educating the school and broader community about environmental issues through presentations in assemblies and community events. 

  Students will meet course expectations in an integrated way by experiencing the natural world and Canadian society around them and by completing authentic projects. For example, students learn about the three levels of government by exploring careers at each level through such issues as recycling (municipal), water management (provincial), and Kyoto Accord (federal). 

  Successful students in the program earn credits in Grade 10 Green Industries THJ2O (1 credit–110 hours); Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship CHV2O (1/2 credit–55 hours); and Grade 10 Careers GLC2O (1/2 credit–55 hours).