Aden Bowman Collegiate Course Selection Guide 2020-2021 Paul Humbert PRINCIPAL Marnie Ross VICE PRINCIPAL Kristy Soper Shane Wingert GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Level Changes 2 Extra-Curricular Programs 4 Grade 9 Program 5 Secondary Course Offerings 8 Core Requirement Graduation Plan 9
Secondary Level Subject Areas Collective Voice 7 English 10 Fine Arts 14 Mathematics 18 Physical Education 22 Practical and Applied Arts 24 Science 30 Second Languages 34 Social Sciences 38 Visual Arts 42 Online Learning 46 Unique Programs are Offered in Saskatoon Public Schools 48 Post Secondary Information 49
Aden Bowman Collegiate
Introduction A positive relationship between school and This booklet provides information on the home fosters the academic, social, and curricular program at Aden Bowman emotional growth of students. Counsellors Collegiate for the 2020-2021 school year. The invite parents to meet with them courses listed are those that the school is concerning their children. prepared to offer at the time of printing. Our actual 2020-2021 schedule of courses will be School Counsellors determined by student enrolment numbers • Involve parents and available resources. Courses with low • Inform parents or guardians of A SCHOOL WITH A enrolment may be cancelled. Certain situations or behaviours that may programs may have restrictions in terms of harm their child or others enrolment if resources are limited. • Obtain parenting skills information • Provide referral information about MISSION Student Services community resources • Protect the privacy of information The Student Services program is designed to shared by parents and students Aden Bowman Collegiate promote academic, educational, personal, has a tradition that social, and career development. As an encourages students and integral part of the secondary program, Level Changes staff to pursue excellence counselling and guidance builds a foundation Level changes from regular to modified programing will be done in consultation in all things. for learning based on: • Positive attitude toward school and with families based on a series of data The academic, athletic, learning points and observations. and performing arts • Personal responsibility Students identified by Student Services/ • Respect for self and others Resource as requiring additional academic programs are recognized • Knowledge and skills for employment in our city and province support to be successful in core subjects may be offered modified credit options in for outstanding Research indicates that counselling and English, History, Math, and/or performances on the part guidance programs: Science. Modified courses are locally • Improve academic achievement developed and have their own unique of Aden Bowman • Enhance educational and career planning Collegiate students. curricula. Credits are identified by 11, 21 and school-to-work transition and 31 course codes (e.g. English 10 is • Foster positive attitudes toward school, regular, English 11 is modified). The achievements of our learning, and work students range from • Increase acquisition and application of Course levels are determined separately for awards such as the Rhodes conflict resolution skills each subject and based on the student’s Scholarship for academic • Decrease dropouts ability and needs. For example, a student excellence, to numerous may take regular English and modified School counsellors: Math. If there are insufficient registrations provincial championships • Help resolve problems that interfere to schedule an entire section of a modified in athletics and award with learning course, teachers will meet the instructional winning performances in • Counsel individuals and groups and assessment requirements of the music and drama. In order • Conduct guidance learning activities modified curricula in the regular classroom • Facilitate educational planning setting. to meet the needs of such • Provide career planning and vocational a talented and diverse educational opportunities student body, the school’s Many post-secondary courses accept • Make available information on financial modified credits for entry. Consulting with program is enriched each aid and college planning a school counselor is recommended to year through the ideas and • Support students with special needs confirm which programs accept these energy of our professional • Offer crisis intervention and prevention credits as pre-requisites. staff. The curricular and • Make referrals to community agencies and professionals as needed extra-curricular programs, as well as the teachers A teacher, parent, administrator, friend or who lead them, assist all agency may refer students to a counsellor, or Aden Bowman Collegiate a student may self-refer. students in their pursuit of excellence. 2 Aden Bowman Collegiate
Fine Arts Aden Bowman has a tradition of excellence in All Aden Bowman students may audition for the arts. This excellence is the result of many roles in our very extensive extra-curricular factors including the opportunity to enrol in program, or apply to work backstage in full courses in Art, Band, Choir, and Drama in production and business. Our shows in- grade 10, 11 and 12. Our students have the clude a senior production each fall of a pop- EAL opportunity to use excellent facilities. Hor- ular full-length play. Often staged in spring, dern Hall is the center of our music activities, our one act play festival allows select senior English as an Additional while Robert Hinitt Castle Theatre is home to students to design, cast, and direct plays of Language Program their own choice, working with students our Dance and Drama Department. All stu- Aden Bowman offers support to from any grade. Our third production each dent performances are held in Robert Hinitt students who are learning school year is either a major musical or a Castle Theatre – one of the finest high school English. The goal of supporting play for children (Youth Theatre). Both theatre facilities in Western Canada. The most English language learners is to projects involve large numbers of students important contributing factor to our tradition enable them to succeed from all grades and play to large audiences. of excellence is our students, many of whom academically and complete Bowman students are encouraged to get are actively involved in performing arts groups graduation requirements. involved on stage, backstage (or both), and throughout the community. Support to learn English may be to attend all of our productions. provided through: direct
Many fine musicians have graduated from instruction classes and EAL Visual Arts is also offered in every grade. Aden Bowman. The reputation of excellence support classes. Specific course All three major disciplines are covered at established by the music program should be offerings will depend on each grade level: drawing, painting, and seen as both an ongoing commitment to serve enrolment and student need at sculpting. At different grade levels Visual students and a reflection of the spirit and each collegiate. Arts students will also have the chance to enthusiasm of the many talented young musi- broaden their art experience through vari- cians in curricular and extra-curricular music. Direct instruction classes are ous field trips to different art galleries focused on language proficiency: throughout the city. Along with the regular We expect music students to develop their the ability to speak, read, write programs, we offer an Art Club for those potential through effort and perseverance. and listen with comprehension. students who wish to design and create Courses challenge students to learn in differ- The direct instruction class may artwork beyond the regular curriculum. ent ways, to develop their skills and intellect, take these from content classes and to become keen observers and careful such as social studies, math, Some Art Club projects may include school listeners. They should develop musical litera- science or English language arts murals and sculptures, the BRIT mural, and cy, sensitivity, judgement, and creativity. in an effort to build the community painting projects. As well, some vocabulary and academic skills current students are highlighted at the The study of drama allows a very thorough necessary for students to be Mendel Art Gallery in the COOL ART Show development of students’ skills and fully integrated into the regular every year. knowledge, as well as a broad base of varied classroom. Some direct experiences. Besides the obvious presenta- instruction classes may provide tion skills and background, students develop an elective credit. They may be social and personal values. Much of their offered at all levels of language work requires large and small group effort, proficiency and for all grades. developing interpersonal relationship skills. Students must listen, empathize, compromise, An EAL support class is a period and collaborate. The scripts and other materi- in which a student can receive als that they create themselves, or that they additional time and assistance to discover in already published literature, help complete course work from his/ them to develop greater acceptance and un- her classes. There is no credit derstanding of themselves and others and for this class. encourages them to explore challenging issues with open and responsible minds. Language learning is a process that takes a lot of time and hard work. The speed at which a student learns the language is affected by many factors. Students should consult with the guidance counsellor and/or EAL teacher to choose their classes.
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Extra-Curricular Activities Active participation in appropriate extra- DIPLOMA PROGRAMME curricular activities is important in the development of mature, participating at Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute members of society. Students are encouraged to carefully consider not only The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a two their academic choices for next year, but also year program that starts in grade 11 for students who are their extra-curricular activities. academically motivated, service oriented, and who desire the Participating in school activities outside of the rigorous international curriculum that focuses on our role as classroom gives students opportunities to citizens in a global society. The International Baccalaureate meet other students and enhance the Organization’s goal is to provide students with the values and enjoyment of their high school years. Clubs opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, that are open to all students at Aden Bowman think creatively and critically, and respect others in our global includes: Bear Ambassadors, Jazz Ensemble, community. Drama, Book Club, Outdoor Education, Environment, Fitness Club, Yearbook Club, Over a two year period, IB Diploma students study six academic Games Club, Visual Art Club, Knitting Club, subjects, one from each group on the model, although a second TOK Movie Club and G.S.A. (Gender Sexuality group 2-4 subject may supplant group 6. Students must also fulfill Alliance) as well as many others. the Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) and Students in Aden Bowman’s Creative Writing the Extended Essay. Three subjects must be studied at the higher courses provide most of the material for the level (HL) and three at the standard level (SL). IB philosophy Collegiate’s acclaimed annual publication, promotes the development of a well-rounded, service orientated Inkslinger. citizen of the world. Extra-curricular athletic programs have resulted in several City and Provincial Most universities around the world recognize/recruit the IB Championships over the years. Athletic graduate—at the University of Saskatchewan, students can receive programs are available in soccer, football, transfer credit for some of their IB courses (includes EE and ToK) golf, volleyball, curling, cross country, each with an IB mark of at least 5 (on a scale of 1-7). See http:// basketball, wrestling, badminton, track and explore.usask.ca/admissions/transfer/ for more information on IB field, and cheerleading. Recognition at the University of Saskatchewan. Student who complete the IB Diploma Programme will also achieve a Saskatchewan high school diploma.
More information can also be accessed at www.ibo.org. Any questions about this exciting educational opportunity in Saskatoon can be directed to Student Services, Mrs. Soper ([email protected]), school administration, Mr. P. Humbert, Principal ([email protected]) or Mr. J. Speir ([email protected]). Other educational opportunities involve: Student Representative Council, Math Contests, Mathletes, Peer Tutoring, French Exchange, German Exchange, and Japanese Exchange. 4 Grade 9 Program
English Language Arts A09 and B09 Social Studies 09 The English 9 courses focus on three Grade 9 students will explore worldviews ATTENTION: learning goals: Compose and Create; of past societies and connections be- STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 09 Comprehend and Respond; and Assess tween the past and the present. Students and Reflect. These courses offer a bal- will consider how worldviews are shaped Check your choices clearly on ance among the various language strands and how they are expressed by people the course selection sheet. of reading, writing, speaking, listening, living in particular times and places. Stu- Be sure that you and your viewing, and representing. The language- dents will explore diverse sources of his- parents read the information based courses are organized using a the- torical information, including oral histo- about courses carefully matic framework. The A09 themes in- ries, images, literature, and the arts. before making selections. clude The Search for Self, Indigenous and Through this inquiry into past societies, Grade 9 students must have Norse Narratives,and Doing the Right students will reflect upon their own full timetables (no spares) Thing. The B09 themes include Exploring worldviews, assess the influences of the with English counting as two Love, Loyalty and Relationships, Surviving past on the present, and further develop subjects and mathematics and Conquering, and Looking Beyond. their historical consciousness. counting as two. Note which courses are compulsory. Verification forms will be sent home in May.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS: English 09 Mathematics 09 Science 09 Social Studies 09 Physical Education 09 Health 09 Career 09 Practical Applied Arts 09 Arts Education 09
Students must choose 1 Mathematics 09 Science 09 additional classes from the following: Mathematics 09 is divided into four This course uses the scientific process to themes: Number; Pattern; Shape & Space investigate everyday phenomena. It is Industrial Arts 09 and Statistics. Also Integrated into the activity centered, focusing on experi- Independent Living 9 math 9 program is a Practical and Applied mental work, problem solving, discus- French 09 Arts component which focusses on Infor- sion, projects, and the application of **Choral 09 mation Processing, Design Studies and mathematics to science. Topics include ** If Choral 9 is chosen, Entrepreneurship. chemistry, electricity, space science and choose 1 additional elective. reproduction.
Math 09 PLUS RESOURCE ROOM Math 09 Plus is designed to be a skills (By Teacher Recommendation) strengthening class for students who experience difficulty in Math. It will focus on enhancing math skills, such as opera- tions with integers and fractions, equa- tion solving, as well as the key concepts within the Math 09 curriculum. Students will be able to move into the appropriate Gr. 10 Math Pathway upon completion.
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Health, Career, and Physical Arts Education 9 Visual Arts – Arts Education9 Education 9 The grade nine Arts Education through the lens of visual arts This full year, every day course Curriculum incorporates all four strands Is drawing, painting, sketching, or integrates three areas of learning and of drama, art, music and sculpting your thing? Then Arts Ed is an opportunity to engage our grade movement. Grade nine students will 9 – Visual Arts is the class for 9’s in action planning for physical, have the opportunity to explore a you. In this course, we will explore mental and emotional health and number of strands throughout their the four strands of the arts wellbeing. grade 9 experience. Students will (Drama, Visual Art, Music, and complete all outcomes of the Grade 9 Dance) as they relate to visual art Physical Educationis based on the Arts Education Curriculum through the practices. Creative projects might following outcomes and goals. lens of Band, Drama, Visual Arts, and include drawing, painting, Dance. Grade 9 students must choose character construction, stop- Students will: one of the following Arts Education 9 motion animation, ceramics, • Enjoy and engage in healthy classes. Students wanting to take band, movement performance, levels of participation in must take Arts Education through the drumming, and street art. lens of band. movement activities to support Dance– Arts Education9 through lifelong active living in the Band – Arts Education 9 through the the lens of dance context of self, family, and lens of band. In this course students Do you love to dance? Arts Ed 9 – community (Active Living). will explore the Arts Education Dance explores the four art • Enhance quality of movement by outcomes with a focus on music and strands (Drama, Visual Art, Music understanding, developing, and band. This is a non-semester and Dance) as they relate to the transferring movement concepts, performance based class taking place aspects of dance. In this class, you skills, tactics, and strategies to a every 2nd day all year long. Band will explore a variety of dance wide variety of movement Arts Ed. 9 is a traditional band format styles, showcase your dance activities (Skillful Movement) with all of the band instruments routines, creating own • balance self through safe and included and expanding on the choreography and developing self- respectful personal, social, learning concepts brought in by expression through dance. cultural, and environmental the Arts Education Curriculum. interactions in a wide variety of Choral 09 movement activities Drama – Arts Education9 through Students registered in choral class (Relationships) the lens of drama/theatre should have a keen interest in singing. Are you interested in the theatre Both males and females are invited to Health Education, as part of a arts? Arts Ed. 9 – Drama explores register. Group instruction is given in comprehensive school health four art strands (Drama, Visual Art, vocal technique, listening, music program, will support students in Music, and Dance) as they relate to theory, solfege, diction, ear training developing a solid foundation for the creation of a theatre and part singing. A broad range of attaining and maintaining a balanced production. In this class, you will popular , folk and traditional music life. explore script writing, character will be studied. Students in this class construction, guitar, composition, set are members of the Aden Bowman Career Educationis designed to and backdrop construction as well as Choir and participate in all rehearsals, develop the competencies required movement as you create your own performances, and special projects of by all people to successfully manage dramatic pieces. the choir. Students are required to their work and life. This renewed obtain an Aden Bowman music shirt curriculum reflects the latest career as part of the uniform. development research, updated technology, and recent resources. All The choir class operates outside of the students will explore the connection regular timetable. Students will be between learning and work pathways required to attend class before school and their connection to community. starts and/or during the noon hour. There are three rehearsals/classes each week. Students may take choir as an eleventh class. 6 Grade 9 Program
French 9 Industrial Arts 9 Collective Voice 9 Come join the fun as you develop your This course focuses on two areas: Collective Voice is an integrated French language skills by participating design and woods fabrication. program offered to Grade nine in activities that focus on developing, The course is a (PAAS) Practical & students at Aden Bowman Collegiate understanding, and speaking French. Applied Arts Survey that introduces that combines Social Studies, English Written activities are integrated to the student to toy design. Projects in and Arts Education around a central reinforce your communication skills. the 50 hour course will be selected theme of social and environmental Students build and utilize vocabulary from four top designs, while projects justice. This focus allows us to through activities that reflect real life in the 100 hour course are selected seamlessly incorporate indigenous experiences. from over 40 classic toy designs. perspectives as we seek to understand the effects of colonization on people The units studied in grade nine are These include planes, cars, trucks, and land. The goal of the program is to Back at It (Getting back into French); trains, excavators, and many other help students find their voice and share The Movies; and World of Work (Part- toys. As each student will build a toy it! The primary ways that students Time Jobs). of their choice; imagination and creative skill are encouraged. share their learning is through our Notes: weekly radio shows on CFCR 90.5 and Students with a French immersion The finishing process is extensive for our weekly columns in The Star background must identify themselves the 100 hour course, while finishing Phoenix. when registering. Recommendations work for the 50 hour project will only The students learn to become will then be made for an appropriate include staining. If time permits, independent and responsible as they grade placement in secondary school students in the 100 hour course can make and implement plans for moving French. attempt a second project of their own choosing, provided they cover any about the city. Through the use of Students who have no previous additional material costs. The google classroom, students gather background in Core French are standard course fee of $35.00 covers evidence of learning through team encouraged to see the guidance materials for the basic projects in work, research, reflection and counsellors for more information. both the 50 and 100 hour courses. discussion. The classroom environment for Independent Living 9 Collective Voice is also a unique The course assists both male and learning experience for Grade 9 LEARNING ASSISTANCE female students to develop basic skills students. Our program features a RESOURCE CLASS for family and independent living. relaxed and collaborative atmosphere Students develop skills in the areas of This program is designed to assist that invites students to engage with the food and nutrition, clothing students who have significant subject matter in a democratic learning difficulties and who require management and construction, community. The program runs for a learning the elements and principles support with the regular curriculum. half day for the full year, allowing of design, and consumer education. The resource teacher and classroom students to build strong relationships teachers will collaborate in The course includes time in the food and develop the skills and habits developing strategies to assist these and clothing labs. Additional sewing necessary to become lifelong learners project costs will be paid by the students with their academic classes. and engaged citizens. student. Support with curriculum will be “My year in CV has been the most eye provided in conjunction with opening experience, adventure filled, teaching learning strategies so that and best year of my life.” students will become independent learners. “A once in a lifetime experience that exceeded my expectations and For more information we invite you changed my world view almost to contact Student Services at Aden entirely.” Bowman Collegiate, 683-7606. “Phenomenal. Honestly, this program gave me a voice and a way to share my opinion with the world.”
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GRADE 10 OFFERINGS GRADE 11 OFFERINGS GRADE 12 OFFERINGS (Cont.) Accounting 10 Active Living 20 Earth Science 30 Band 10 Advanced Art 20/30 English A30 Choral 10 Band 20 English B30 Construction & Carpentry 10 Choral 20 English B30: Language through Philosophy Dance 10 Creative Writing 20 Entrepreneurship 30 Drama 10 Computer Science 20 Food Studies 30 English A10 or English A11 (one of) Construction & Carpentry 20 Financial Literary 30 English B10 or English B11 (one of) Dance 20 French 30 PAB10 Cooking/Sewing Digital Media 20 German 30 French 10 Drafting 20 History 30 German 10 Drama 20 History 30/ELA 30 History 10 English 20 Indigenous Studies 30 Environmental Science 20 Information Processing 10 Interior Design 30 Japanese 10 French 20 Information Processing 30 Jazz 10 German 20 Integrated History 30/English A30 Math Workplace & Apprenticeship 10 Health Science 20 Japanese 30 Math Foundations & Precalculus 10 History 20 Law 30 Math 11 Indigenous Studies 20 Leadership 30 Music/Guitar 10 Information Processing 20 Photo 10 Japanese 20 Life Transitions 30 Robotics and Automation 10 Jazz 20 Math Foundations 30 Science 10 or Science 11 (one of) Math Workplace & Apprenticeship 20 Math Apprenticeship 30 Visual Arts 10 Math Foundations 20 Math Pre-Calculus 30 Wellness 10 Math Pre-Calculus 20 Music/Guitar 30 Math 21 Photography 30 Media Studies 20 Physical Education 30 Music/Guitar 20 Physics 30 Physical Education 20 Psychology 30 Physical Science 20 World Religions 30 Photography 20 Arts Education * Robotics and Automation 20 Band 10, 20, 30 Visual Arts 20 Choral 10, 20, 30 Dance 10, 20, 30 GRADE 12 OFFERINGS Drama 10, 20, 30 Academic Research / Work Placement 30 Guitar 10, 20, 30 Active Living Fitness 30 Jazz 10, 20, 30 Band 30 Visual Art 10, 20, 30 Biology 30 Practical & Applied Arts ** Calculus 30 Accounting 10, 20, 30 Career Work Education A30/B30 Career Work Education A30/B30 Chemistry 30 Computer Science 20, 30 Choral 30 Clothing 30 Construction & Carpentry 10, 20, 30 Computer Science 30 Digital Media Production 30 Construction & Carpentry 30 Drafting 10, 20, 30 Creative Writing 30 Entrepreneurship 30 Dance 30 Food Studies 30 Digital Media 30 Information Processing 10, 20, 30 Drafting 30 Life Transitions 30 Drama 30 Photography 10, 20, 30 Robotics and Automation 30
8 9 ENGLISH
10 ABCI English Pathway
Grade 9 ELA09 & ELB09
Grade 10 ELA10/11 & ELB10/11
GRADE 11 ELECTIVES: Grade 11 Creative Writing 20 Media Studies 20 ELA20/21 Journalism 20 Online
It is highly recommended that students take at least one of the above electives before taking Creative Writing 30.
GRADE 12 ELECTIVES: Grade 12 Creative Writing 30 ELA30/31 & ELB30/31
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English Grade 10 English A/B Media Studies 20 In the English Language Arts Program (ELA10/ELB10 - ABCI Pre-IB) Prerequisite: ELA10 A or ELA10B (ELA), students develop their language This course offers a balance among You are the creators and consumers abilities directly and indirectly through the various language strands of ELA. of mass communication and pop speaking, writing, listening, reading, A more in-depth analysis of culture. Skills learned through viewing, and representing. Each level of literature and media is a focal point Media Studies will include English is developed around the goals of of this course. It is intended for analysing, appreciating, and Compose and Create; Comprehend and students who have good reading and critiquing the influences of the Respond; and Assess and Reflect. English writing skills and have a desire to media through the lens of film. You Language Arts at the 20 level also offers work with abstract ideas and will become a more critical and students the opportunity to explore concepts. Pre-IB/Enriched ELA will informed producer, and consumer some specific interest classes in the areas meet provincial curriculum of our media-dominated culture. of Creative Writing, Journalism, and outcomes while fostering the You will be visually literate! Media Studies. principles of an IB learner. Students 1 Credit who are interested in the IB program should take this course. Creative Writing 20 (EL20W) Grade 10 English A (ELA10) 1 Credit each Prerequisite: ELA10 A or ELA10B This course will explore two main Creative writing fosters the themes: the challenges of life; and the excitement of writing in a relaxed mysteries of life. Students will explore a Grade 11 English (ELA20) atmosphere, where students have variety of texts, including novels, stories, Prerequisite: ELA and ELB10 numerous opportunities to write plays, poems, non-fiction, and visual and The English Language Arts 20 course from experience regarding what oral media, in order to become better focuses on the themes of: Starting interests them. They will acquire readers, writers, speakers, listeners, and Out: Beginning and Becoming, and the expertise to generate ideas, representers. Moving Forward: Establishing and develop language precision, edit 1 Credit Realizing. This course is often with understanding, and confidently referred to as the “nostalgic” English deliver a published work to an
course, where we will look back on audience. Creative writing is a one- Grade 10 English B (ELB10) our own, and others’, childhood of-a-kind English Language Arts This course will explore two main through a number of text forms. program that will develop such themes: Equity and Ethics and The World 1 Credit important skills as communication, Around and Within Us. These courses time management, self-expression, build on the content of grade 9 ELA This course is also available online and critical and creative thinking. courses, and continue to challenge the through the Online Learning Centre 1 Credit skills and critical thinking of the students. (see page #46). 1 Credit This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre This course is also available online Grade 11 English Modified (see page #46). through the Online Learning Centre (see (ELA21) page #46). Prerequisite: ELA10 and ELB10 The grade 11 modified English courses focus on the three goals Grade 10 English Modified stated in the English Language Arts (ELA11/ELB11) description above, but the content, The grade 10 modified English courses delivery, and expectations are focus on the three goals stated in the ELA modified to suit the learning needs description above, but the content, of students who may struggle in delivery, and expectations are modified traditional courses. to suit the learning needs of students 1 Credit who may struggle in traditional courses. 1 Credit each
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Grade 12 English A (ELA30) Grade 12 English B Through the Creative Writing 30 (CRW30) Prerequisite: ELA20 lens of Philosophy (ELB30) Prerequisite: ELA 20 English Language Arts A30 addresses Prerequisite: ELA 20 This course is similar to Creative national issues as reflected in the “ELA B30: Language through Writing 20. Students who have traditional and contemporary Philosophy” explores some of life’s already taken the 20 level course literature of Canada and its regions. most fundamental questions. What is will be encouraged to further Keeping with the three primary goals distinctive about philosophy is its develop their writing skills and of English Language Arts students will effort to address these questions experiment with form. Senior examine the two major themes of the through the human capacity to reason: students may take this course course: Canadian Perspectives and philosophical answers are based on without taking Creative Writing Canadian Landscapes. 1 Credit reasoned arguments, which analyze 20. They will be expected to and seek to justify beliefs. Thus, explore a range of genres. A This course is also available online philosophy is a kind of self- student may take this course once through the Online Learning Centre examination, in which you discover in grade 11 or 12. 1 Credit (see page #46). what you think, and then reflect on whether your opinions are really This course is also available online worth holding. This is the essence of through the Online Learning Grade 12 English B (ELB30) the life of reason: to look critically at Centre (see page #46). Prerequisite: ELA 20 your own ideas. English Language Arts B30 allows This course will cover the following students an opportunity to examine concepts: traditional and contemporary world literature as they explore global 1) Epistemology (perception/ issues. The two major themes for this sensation/mind/self) course are: The Search for Self and 2) Logic and Argumentation (rational The Social Experience. 1 Credit proofs, probability, rhetoric,
paradoxes) This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre 3) Metaphysics (the nature of reality (see page #46). beyond the physical world)
4) Ethics (the nature of human well-
being) Grade 12 English Modified A/B (ELA31/ELB31) 5) Aesthetics (the nature of beauty) Prerequisite: ELA 20 6) Existentialism (the nature of A modified course is available at the existence). grade 12 level which focuses on the same three goals as the regular Students who take this course must course. Themes discussed and not only demonstrate a genuine assignments given will be based on interest in writing and thinking, but the modified curriculum. 1 Credit must also be self-disciplined, motivated, and ready to discuss lofty issues. Students who take this course will study philosophy integrated with English Language Arts and will earn an ELB 30 credit. 1 Credit
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14 Fine Arts Course Offerings
Band 10 (BAN10) part diction, ear training, and part composition and performance Highly Recommended: Band 9 singing. A broad range of popular, skills. Through practical, visual, folk, and traditional music will be and written study, the students If you missed an opportunity to studied. Students in this class are will examine the historical, take Band 09 it is not too late to members of the Aden Bowman cultural, and social aspects of join Band 10. Please see one of the Choir and participate in all dance. During this course, band teachers for admittance into rehearsal, performances and students are encouraged to this class. special projects of the choir. consider how dance is This course is an extension of skills Students are required to obtain an influenced by meaning, learned in Band 9. Students are Aden Bowman music shirt as part geography, and culture. The expected to perform scales, studies, of the uniform. students will perform their solo, band pieces, and to complete work at the end of the semester The choir class operates outside of written work. Home practice is in our Aden Bowman Dance the regular timetable. Students required. Students in this class will Showcase. will be required to attend class participate in all rehearsals, before school starts. There are The modules covered in Dance performances and special projects three rehearsals/classes each week 20 include: Celebration and of the band. Students are required outside regular school hours: One Ceremony and Dance Manias. to obtain a special concert shirt. lunch hour and two weekday 1 Credit 1 Credit mornings from 7:45—8:30 am. Dance 30 (DAN30) Students may take choir as an Band 20/30 (BAN20/BAN30) Highly Recommended: Dance 20 eleventh class. 1 Credit Highly Recommended: Band 10 Dance 30 requires students to not only improve upon their Students in this class are members Dance 10 (DAN10) technique, composition, and of the Senior Band and study a Students will be introduced to a performance, but also to think broad repertoire of quality music. variety of dance forms from critically about the meaning of Evaluation is based upon the various peoples and time periods. the dances they see and create. performance of solos, studies, This appreciation for diversity Students will focus on dance scales, and band repertoire, as well permeates all levels of Dance at choreography, and will finish as assignments and tests in listening Aden Bowman. Dance 10 involves the course by performing music theory, and ear training. further study of a variety of dance student-choreographed pieces Students should have a keen forms, with a greater focus on for the Aden Bowman interest in playing well and be technique, choreography, and community at our Aden prepared to practice regularly. performance. Through practical, Bowman Dance Showcase. Students in this class participate in visual, and written study, the all rehearsals, performances, and students will also examine the The modules covered in Dance special projects of the band. historical, cultural, and social 30 include: Dance as a Part of 1 Credit aspects of dance. The students will Life and Messengers and perform their work at the end of Commentators. Students may Choral 10/20/30 the semester in our Aden Bowman also have the opportunity to (CHO10/CHO20/CHO30) Dance Showcase. work on an Independent Study Highly Recommended: Successful module at this level. 1 Credit The modes covered in Dance 10 completion of choral classes in include: Introduction to Dance previous years. Techniques and Dance Expressions Students registered in choral class - Cultural Stories. 1 Credit should have a keen interest in singing. Both males and females Dance 20 (DAN20) are invited to register. Group Highly Recommended: Dance 10 instruction is given in vocal In Dance 20 students will explore technique, listening, music theory, knowledge of different dance solfege, diction, ear training, and styles, and work to improve their
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Drama 10 (DRA10) Jazz Studies 10 (JAZ10) Music 10/ Guitar (MUS10) Prerequisite: None Drama 10 continues the students’ Co-requisite: You must have tak- This course is open to students in development of movement, speech, en Band 09 and/or currently be grade 10, 11, or 12 who have little and other acting skills. Assignments taking Band 10. No prior jazz or no musical background ‐ all skill include performance of a experience required. levels are welcome! The primary monologue and stage combat. Jazz class time is Tuesday’s from focus is using the music curriculum Drama 10 places greater emphasis 3:30 - 5:00 pm and Thursday with the focus on guitar. There is an on physical movement, mornings from 7:50 - 8:45 am. emphasis on pop, rock, blues, and interpretation, characterization, and classical music. In addition, this scene work. Jazz 10 is a new course offering and is an extension of the extra- course approaches music history, The expectation is that drama curricular senior jazz currently theory, ethnomusicology, pop students are committed to offered. This new provincial cur- music, music appreciation, and enthusiasm in participation and riculum is set up to promote and composition. Guitars and materials excellence in performance. to understand the elements of are provided in class. 1 Credit Activities and performances are not music and to develop the con- optional. Students are also expected cepts that will lead to the under- Music 20/Guitar (MUS20) to display courtesy to others at all standing of organization and Prerequisite: Music 10 (Guitar) or times. Due to the collaborative structure in jazz music and its permission of the instructor. nature of Drama, regular attendance expressions. Students will have This course will continue to develop is an expectation in this class. All the opportunity to form small jazz skills and concepts from Music students who enroll in these courses ensembles and learn the begin- (guitar) 10 with a greater focus on must attend at least one live play ning elements of improvisation. individual performance and performance during the semester The students in this class will be intermediate‐advanced playing and must write a critique of one of combined with the Jazz 20 stu- techniques. Although the primary those productions. Transportation dents. 1 Credit focus is performance on the guitar and tickets are the responsibility of with an emphasis on pop, rock, the student. 1 Credit blues, and classical music, this course also approaches music Drama 20/30 (DRA20/DRA30) history, theory, ethnomusicology, Highly Recommended: Drama 10 pop music studies, music Drama 20 and 30 have been appreciation, and composition. combined to allow greater flexibility Tablature and traditional notation of scheduling, thus allowing more will be used. Guitars and materials students to enroll in these courses. are provided in class. 1 Credit Students will build upon processes and techniques introduced in Drama Music 30 /Guitar (MUS30) 10 and will add to their repertoire of Prerequisite: Music 20 (Guitar) or theatre skills and knowledge. The permission of the instructor. course allows the potential for A variety of music styles and exploring various theatre genres, specific topics will be researched, at acting styles, philosophical views, an advanced level. Students will be and technical aspects of production. expected to work independently and design some of their own Students are encouraged to learning goals in cooperation with challenge themselves with difficult the instructor. This course has a material. The expectations of Drama greater focus on performance, 20/30, regarding commitment, composition and using attendance, participation, courtesy, technology. Tablature and and live performance attendance, is traditional notation will be used. the same as in Drama 10. 1 Credit Guitars and materials are provided in class. 1 Credit 16 17 MATH
18 ABCI Math Pathway
Math 9
Workplace and Foundations and Math 11 Apprenticeship 10 Pre-Calculus 10
Workplace and Foundations 20 Pre-Calculus 20 Math 21 Apprenticeship 20
Workplace and Foundations 30 Pre-Calculus 30 Apprenticeship 30
The Ministry of Education recommends that students take both grade 10 courses so they have exposure to both pathways of mathematics. This will also ease transitions for those students who wish to change Calculus 30 pathways during their high school years.
19 Math Course Offerings
Foundations of Mathematics trigonometry, algebra, statistics and Mathematics 11 (MTH11) and Pre-Calculus 10 (MFP10) probability. 1 Credit This course is designed for theme- This pathway is designed to provide based instruction, applying This course is also available online students with the mathematical mathematics to aspects of day-to- through the Online Learning Centre understandings and critical thinking day living. Emphasis is placed on (see page #46). skills identified for entry into post- making informed decisions within secondary programs. Topics the themes: Earning and Spending include: measurement, Foundations of Mathematics 20 Money, Home, Recreation and trigonometry, exponents, (MAF20E—ABCI Pre-IB ) Wellness, and Travel & polynomials, factoring, irrational Prerequisite: Foundations of Transportation. Topics include: numbers, and relations and Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 arithmetic operations, logic & functions.1 Credit This course is intended for students reasoning, data collection and who enjoy mathematics, who are analysis, measurement, angles, This course is also available online disciplined in mathematics, and who Pythagorean Theorem, proportional through the Online Learning Centre want more challenges. Pre-IB/ reasoning, and income & spending. (see page # 46). Enriched math will meet provincial 1 Credit curriculum outcomes while fostering Foundations of Mathematics the principles of an IB learner. Mathematics 21 (MTH21) and Pre-Calculus 10 Students who are interested in the IB Prerequisite: Mathematics 11 (MFP10E—ABCI Pre-IB) program should take this course. This course is designed for theme- This course is intended for students Students will look at mathematical based instruction, applying who enjoy mathematics, who are concepts in detail, exploring difficult mathematics to aspects of day-to- disciplined in mathematics, and who questions within each concept, as well day living. Emphasis is placed on want more challenges. Pre-IB/ as different applications of the making informed decisions within Enriched math will meet provincial concept. Students should be able to the themes: Earning and Spending curriculum outcomes while fostering grasp mathematical concepts and be Money, Home, Recreation and the principles of an IB learner. mature, responsible learners. 1 Credit Wellness, and Travel & Students who are interested in the Transportation. Topics include: IB program should take this course. Foundations of Mathematics 30 preservation of equality, numerical Students will look at mathematical (MAF 30) and proportional reasoning, angles, concepts in detail, exploring difficult Prerequisite: Foundations of trigonometric ratios, and financial questions within each concept, as Mathematics 20 decision making including budgets, well as different applications of the This pathway is designed to provide interests and financial services. concept. Students should be able to students with the mathematical 1 Credit grasp mathematical concepts and understandings and critical-thinking be mature, responsible learners. skills identified for post-secondary 1 Credit studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical Foundations of Mathematics calculus. Topics include: financial 20 (MAF20) decision making, logical reasoning, Prerequisite: Foundations of counting principles, probability, Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 polynomial functions, periodic This pathway is designed to provide functions, logarithmic and exponential students with the mathematical functions. 1 Credit understandings and critical-thinking This course is also available online skills identified for post-secondary through the Online Learning Centre studies in programs that do not (see page #46). require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include: logical and proportional reasoning, geometry,
20 Math Course Offerings
Workplace and Apprenticeship Pre-Calculus 20 (MPC20) on limits, differentiation and its Prerequisite: Foundations of application to curve sketching and Mathematics 30 (MWA30) Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 problem solving, as well as an Prerequisite: Workplace and introduction to integration and Apprenticeship Mathematics 20 It is highly recommended that calculating the area under curves. This pathway is designed to provide Foundations of Mathematics 20 be 1 Credit students with the mathematical taken before this class. understandings and critical-thinking This course is also available online This pathway is designed to provide skills identified for entry into the through the Online Learning Centre students with the mathematical majority of trades and for direct (see page #46). understandings and critical-thinking entry into the work force. Topics skills identified for entry into post- include: trigonometry and secondary programs that require the Workplace and measurement, transformations, study of theoretical calculus. Topics Apprenticeship Mathematics logical reasoning, measures of include: absolute value, radicals, 10 (MWA10) central tendency, linear relations, trigonometry, rational expressions This pathway is designed to probability, business and financial and equations, factoring, quadratic provide students with the mathematics. 1 Credit functions, quadratic equations, mathematical understandings This course is also available online inequalities, reciprocal functions, and critical thinking skills identified through the Online Learning Centre sequences and series. 1 Credit for entry into post-secondary (see page #46). programs in trades and technology, This course is also available online and for direct entry into the work through the Online Learning Centre force. Topics include: (see page #46). measurement, trigonometry, geometry, consumer math, and Pre-Calculus 30 (MPC30) proportional reasoning. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 20 This pathway is designed to provide This course is also available online students with the mathematical through the Online Learning Centre understandings and critical-thinking (see page #46). skills identified for entry into post- secondary programs that require the Workplace and study of theoretical calculus. Topics Apprenticeship Mathematics include: the unit circle, trigonometric 20 (MWA20) functions, trigonometric equations Prerequisite: Workplace and and identities, logarithmic and Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 exponential functions and equations, This pathway is designed to counting principles, transformations provide students with the and composition of functions, radical mathematical understandings functions, rational function and and critical-thinking skills identified polynomial functions. 1 Credit for entry into the majority of This course is also available online trades and for direct entry into the through the Online Learning Centre work force. Topics include: (see page #46). financial mathematics, logical reasoning, geometry, and number Calculus 30 (CAL30) sense. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 30 This course is also available online This course is an advanced class for through the Online Learning Centre very capable math students who are (see page #46). planning to continue in mathematics at the university level. The course includes topics
21 PHYS. ED
22 Phys. Ed Course Offerings
Active Living & Fitness 20 (ALF20) Physical Education 20 (PED20) Driver Education or Work This course allows students to learn The grade 11 program emphasizes Education must take P.E. 20 and/or more about and to focus on their own recreational activities that will give 30 in the opposite semester of health and wellness, as well as provid- participants the basic skills and Driver Education or Work ing an opportunity to promote and en- knowledge in a wide variety of Education. Due to the availability courage lifelong healthy, active life- activities that they may pursue as of facilities we will hold some styles. This course will give the students adults. The class is co-ed and sessions over the noon hour. the knowledge to design, implement, features activities such as: tennis, 1 Credit measure and modify a personal fitness golf, bowling, archery, curling, plan throughout the semester. Stu- broomball, ice games, racquetball, Wellness 10 (WLF10/WLM10) dents will have the opportunity to par- cross-country skiing, badminton, In Wellness 10, students acquire ticipate in a number of fitness classes fencing, social dance, aquatics, and the knowledge, skills, and offered by a variety of fitness facilities slow pitch. Minor officiating and confidence needed to take action around the city. Fitness theory and ac- scorekeeping skills are also taught. toward a healthy, active lifestyle. tivities related to concepts being taught Since most activities are away from Wellness 10 combines the goals of are the focus. Join us and learn to live a the school, transportation will be health and physical education and healthy, active lifestyle! 1 Credit provided when possible. A student uses the best instruction from each fee of $75 is required to help cover - both in the gym and the Active Living Fitness 30 (ALF30) the rental cost of facilities. classroom - to prepare students to Prerequisite: ALF 20 Assessment is based on enjoy and engage in physical Active Living Fitness 30 is a locally de- participation, work ethic, community activity and to make informed veloped course designed for and and leadership hours, activity hours, decisions to improve personal offered to students who wish to push and a comprehensive final exam. health. 1 Credit themselves further in the area of health and wellness that was studied in Active Physical Education 30 (PED30) Living Fitness 20. The grade 12 program continues to The class will focus on 3 key areas: emphasize recreational activities that will give the participants the 1. Personal Fitness: Students will con- basic skill and knowledge in a wide tinue with program planning con- variety of activities that they may cepts learned in Active Living 20 pursue as adults. The class is co-ed and design a personal workout plan and features activities such as tennis, they will implement throughout the golf, bowling, weight training, semester. aerobics, badminton, fitness and 2. Personal Trainer: Students will anatomy, broomball, squash and partner with another student and racquetball, curling, social dance, design, implement and monitor a down-hill skiing, aquatics, scuba, wall fitness program for them for an climbing, beach volleyball, eight week period. horseshoes, tae-kwon-do, and slow- 3. Group Fitness Instructor: Students pitch. Since most activities are away will also have the opportunity to from the school, transportation will experience, gain knowledge of and be provided when possible. A fee of instruct a group fitness class of $75 is required to help cover the their choice to the remainder of the rental cost of facilities. Assessment class. is based on a major project, practical game play, work ethic, community Cost for this class will be $60.00 with and leadership hours and much of the money going towards participation. PE 20 & 30 require attending fitness facilities in order to some noon hour and break time for expose them to the various types of travelling to/from off campus fitness classes offered around the city. venues. Students planning to take 1 Credit
23 PRACTICAL AND
APPLIED ARTS
24 Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings
Accounting 10, 20, 30 Career & Work Exploration Construction & Carpentry 10 This course is only available online (CWA30G/CWB30G) (CAC10) through the Online Learning Centre Prerequisite: None Students are taught how to estimate (see page 46). 1 Credit each Career and Work Exploration 30 is a costs of projects, identification of non-prerequisite course open to different types of woods, and Academic Research/Work grade 11 and 12 students. Offered various fabrication techniques. Placement Program (CWE 30) during the afternoon, the course Students will learn how to safely Are you planning to attend consists of two components: operate hand tools, power tools, university but aren’t quite sure classroom learning, and work and larger shop equipment. which career path to choose? Do exploration. The classroom Students select a second project of you want to explore some career component includes the study of such their choice in relation to their skill possibilities through an amazing topics as personal awareness, career level. The second project will research/work experience on the U planning/exploration, job search and involve all of the above, as well as of S campus while you are still in preparation, employer-employee layout, assembly, and finishing high school? The Academic relations, employment standards, and techniques. Cost of materials is paid Research/Work Placement financial planning. The work by individual students. 1 Credit Program is a single-credit course exploration component requires available to Grade 11 and 12 students to attend work sites for Construction & Carpentry 20 students from an academic stream, practical experience under the (CAC20) particularly in science and math, guidance of industry professionals. No Prerequisite: Construction & and/or those with a specialized remuneration is provided for the Carpentry10 skill. Preference is given to Grade hours worked, and the student is This course is intended to extend 12 students. The instructional in- required to provide his/her own the student’s knowledge of practical school component includes such transportation to job sites. These and artistic wood working and concepts as Occupational Health credits may not be used for university further develop the skills introduced and Safety training, employment entrance, but provide students with in Construction and Carpentry 10. standards, resume development, an excellent opportunity to delve into Other areas of focus will include: career research, and the the world of work and gain valuable • development of a professional employment skills and experience Safely develop life-long career portfolio. This is that will help build an effective carpentry skills in a supportive complemented by a rewarding ten- resume. 2 Credits environment. week Academic Research/Work • Utilize a variety of hand tools, Placement, which is practical Clothing 30 (CLO30) portable power tools and experience in an academic or Prerequisite: None stationary power tools. professional setting. Students may This class stresses experience in choose from a number of exciting garment construction using regular • Investigate and demonstrate placement sites in the community and electronic sewing machines and the construction techniques or within various departments at the serger. Students will research the required in a typical residential the University of Saskatchewan in fashion industry, marketing dwelling. the College of Medicine, Vet. Med., strategies, consumer responsibilities, • Construct projects indicative of Engineering, Pharmacy & Nutrition, and modern creative design. They personal skills levels. Kinesiology, Arts & Sciences, Law, will have the opportunity to create Edwards School of Business, as well many projects of their choice • Become aware of the many as VIDO, Ag Canada, the CLS throughout the course. Additional different occupations required Synchrotron and many others. costs will come from supplies needed to bring a house to completion. Students must go through an initial for projects. 1 Credit Materials are paid for by the application, interview and selection individual students. 1 Credit process prior to acceptance into this unique program. Apply early through Student Services or speak with your Career Facilitator. 1 Credit 25 Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings
Construction & Carpentry 30 Digital Graphic Design 20 Digital Media 20 (CME20) (CAC30) (GRA20) Open for grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Construction & Highly Recommended: Photography In this course, students will devel- Carpentry 20 10 or Computer Science 10 op skills in video production, com- This course is intended to extend the Graphic design 20 will focus on de- puter animation, and sound engi- student’s knowledge of practical and veloping essential skills for en- neering. Industry standard soft- artistic woodworking and further hancing digital communication and ware and a wide range of media develop the skills introduced in advertising. Students will gain expe- equipment will be available for Construction and Carpentry 20. rience creating vector graphics students to learn with as they cre- Other areas of focus will include: with computer software such as ate a variety of creative projects. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Students who have an interest in • Safely develop life-long InDesign in order to create products computers, film studies, anima- carpentry skills in a supportive that demonstrate appealing colour, tion, performance arts, and multi- environment balance, and aesthetic design. They media development should con- • Utilize a variety of hand tools, will work to be innovative, and sider this class. Students who par- portable power tools and strive for creative and logical solu- ticipate will be challenged to de- stationary power tools tions to visual problems. Projects velop strong group work abilities, will include digital logo creation, independent learning skills, and • Investigate and demonstrate the manipulating typography, web the ability to meet project dead- construction techniques design, digital imaging, and prepar- lines. Completion of this course required in a typical residential ing printed media. An interest in will award a Communications Me- dwelling photography, illustration, drawing, dia 20 credit. 1 Credit • Construct projects indicative of and other artistic pursuits is benefi- personal skill levels cial in this course. 1 Credit This course is also available online through the Online Learning Cen- • Become aware of the many Digital Graphic Design 30 tre (see page #46). different occupations required to (GRA30) bring a house to completion. Prerequisite: Digital Graphic Digital Media 30 (CME30) Materials are paid for by the Design 20 Highly Recommended: Digital individual students. 1 Credit Graphic Arts 30 is intended for com- Media 20 mitted design students who wish to In this course, students will extend Cooking/Sewing (PAB10 ) advance their skills and design rep- their abilities in creative digital Prerequisite: None ertoire to prepare to advance into arts; in particular, students will This course encourages the the professional field. Advertising delve into intermediate and ad- development of life skills in the areas and illustrating will be the focus vanced techniques with video pro- of foods and clothing. Units of study through methods such as printmak- duction, computer animation, and include kitchen safety, grain ing, photography, and computer sound engineering. This course products, eggs and dairy, cake software. Students will build on culminates with a major multime- decorating, meal preparation, and their previous design skills and will dia project of the student’s choos- making healthy choices through have the opportunity to practice ing which will require a minimum nutritional decisions. Other topics using new programs such as Adobe of 60 hours of time. Students who include basic sewing skills, use of Dreamweaver. 1 Credit choose this course should have both the sewing machine and serger, strong group work abilities, inde- along with several sewing projects. pendent learning skills, and are able to meet project deadlines. The emphasis is a “hands-on” Completion of this course will approach. Students will work on award a Communications Media projects individually and in groups. 30 credit. 1 Credit They may also take field trips to investigate our community’s This course is also available online resources. 1 Credit through the Online Learning Cen- tre (see page #46).
26 Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings
Drafting10 (DRF10) Entrepreneurship 30 (ENT30) be facing while highlighting others Students will be introduced to Prerequisite: None they are likely to face within the basic technical drafting skills by *Intended Audience Grade 11 & 12 first few years of graduating high constructing single view, ortho- students. school. Financial Literacy 30 graphic, oblique, isometric, sec- This course develops an awareness touches upon more complex issues tional and basic -3 dimensional of the entrepreneurial spirit. such as homeownership, debt drawings in AutoCAD. This Through community contact management, including course is hands-on in nature, and (speakers and field trips), the bankruptcy, purchasing and leasing offers an excellent introduction characteristics of a successful property including vehicles, and to visualization skills. Students entrepreneur such as creativity, retirement planning which are all planning on pursuing engineer- innovation, goal setting, and the part of a lifelong financial journey. ing, architecture or higher maths ability to recognize local and global 1 Credit at the post-secondary level are opportunities are explored. encouraged to take this course as Students proceed through the steps Interior Design 30 (INT30) it helps develop problem solving, and issues involved in starting and Prerequisite: None logic, and spatial reasoning skills. running a successful business This course is for the student who 1 Credit venture (including marketing, is interested in the creative accounting, and legal requirements) elements of design and home Drafting20 (DRF20) culminating with the creation and interiors. Students will assess and Prerequisite: Drafting 10 presentation of an original business evaluate housing alternatives and The course will review basic tech- plan. Aden Bowman utilizes the floor plans. Areas of study will nical drafting skills and introduce Junior Achievement Company include furniture, lighting, use of students to intermediate-level Program to support business colour, zoning, and landscaping. concepts such as drawing auxilia- development skills in this course. Discussion of interior design ry views, developments, fasten- 1 Credit techniques and field trips will be a ers, perspectives, and -3 D draw- part of this course. 1 Credit ings. Students considering engi- Food Studies 30 (FOO30) neering or architecture as a ca- Prerequisite: None Information Processing 10 reer are encouraged to take this Today’s society is experiencing an (INF10) course. 1 Credit increased interest in the study of Computers are everywhere, but do food and health. Students will focus you have the skills to use them Drafting 30 (DRF30) on nutrition and diet. An area of properly to lessen your workload, Prerequisite: Drafting 20 study will be ethnic cuisine. Students build interesting projects and Descriptive geometry, intersec- will research, prepare, sample, and “wow” your audience? Students tions, working drawings, and resi- evaluate advanced food preparation. will explore topics such as dential architecture are included Another major project involves computer history, word in this course. The drawings researching meals and cultures in processing, spreadsheets, digital attempted at this level will re- other countries and presenting photo manipulation, presentation quire significant attention to de- information and foods to the class. skills, HTML coding and touch tail, problem solving skills, and Certification in “Food Safe” is also keyboarding. Students will also be the ability to work effectively offered in this course. 1 Credit encouraged to demonstrate their with peers under minimal super- creativity by working on a variety vision. There will also be a major Financial Literacy 30 of multimedia projects and project that the students will (FLT30) website designs. 1 Credit complete utilizing technical draft- Financial Literacy 30 ing skills and knowledge in an focuses on seven areas: This course is also available online area of their choice. Students earning, saving, spending, through the Online Learning considering engineering or archi- borrowing, sharing, investing and Centre. (see page #46). tecture as a career are encour- protecting. The course addresses aged to take this course.1 Credit more complex financial issues and decisions that students may already
27 Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings
Information Processing 20 Life Transitions 30 (LTR30) Photography 30 (PHO30) (INF20) Prerequisite: None Highly Recommended: Photography Highly Recommended: This course is concerned with the 20 or (Photography 10 & permission Information Processing 10 major changes encountered from instructor). *Open to Grade 11 and 12 students. throughout life in health care, family, This course will focus on the and the work place. It is founded on development of an individual Emphasis in this course is placed on the belief that individuals are better professional portfolio. A large mastery of office skills. Topics prepared to cope if they have the component of course work will be an covered include desktop publishing, opportunity to discuss and predict the extended study in an area of letter styles, books, business forms, likely consequences of change and photography chosen by each student. memos, graphics, and logos. can formulate strategies to adapt to More intensive work in commercial Intermediate skills in word change. Some topics that may be and fine art photography areas will be processing, spreadsheets, and covered are the health care system, part of the experience. Areas of digital database management will also be conflicts in relationships , retouching and composition through focal points of the course. Students reproductive health, parenting, the use of Adobe Photoshop will be will occasionally work outside the money management, independent looked at in greater depth. A personal classroom, gaining experience on living, and career planning. 1 Credit investigation of a specific area of various office machines, and photography such as the history of completing project work in and Photography 10 (PHO10) photography, alternative processes, around the school. This program Photography 10 is an introductory how to run a photography business, or offers an opportunity for students to course in digital photography. other areas of interest as approved by refine their personal productivity skills Students will learn basic and the instructor will be covered. 1 Credit and using technology. 1 Credit intermediate camera operation, elements of composition, and will be Robotics and Automation Information Processing 30 challenged to express these skills 10/20/30 (RBA10/RBA20/RBA30) (INF30) creatively. Graphic design and In this course, students will learn Highly Recommended: photograph post-processing with about how emerging technologies of Information Processing 20 Adobe Photoshop will also be a major robotics and automated systems Using a variety of software, the learning component. Students will improve efficiency, increase human students will be involved primarily in have access to cameras, computers safety, and impact society and project work. The operation of and studio equipment. 1 Credit innovation. Focuses of the course advanced the classroom will simulate include Circuit-building, Electronics that of an office with students Photography 20 (PHO20) Components, 3D Design and participating in work experience on a Highly Recommended: Manufacturing, and Coding. Students rotational basis. The course will cover Photography 10 will gain hand-on experience with desktop publishing, business English, Photography 20 moves the student soldering, 3D printing, CNC routing, and mastery of office machines. This from the personal level of digital laser cutting. Utilizing these course requires that students have photography to more professional technologies, students will work both strong interpersonal skills, content. This higher level course is independently and collaboratively to independent learning skills, and are designed for students wanting to solve design problems in creative able to meet project deadlines with explore photography as a career. ways. 1 Credit Each minimal supervision. 1 Credit Portfolio work focuses on subjects more relevant to being a professional in the digital photography field with advanced composition and editing techniques being explored. 1 Credit This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre. (see page #46).
28 29 SCIENCE
30 ABCI Science Pathway
Computer Computer Science 20 Science 30
Health Biology 30 Science 20
Science 10
Environmental Earth Science 20 Science 30
Physical Physics 30 Science 20
Chemistry 30
31 Science Course Offerings
Science 10 (SCI10) Computer Science 20 (CSC20) Environmental Science 20 This course introduces concepts of *Open to grade 10 students with (ESC20) sustainability of ecosystems, permission from guidance counsellor Prerequisite: Science 10 motion, and chemistry. The scope This course focuses on the study of Students will learn how to of the course is designed to help computational thinking and software examine local and global students experience a variety of design, and allows students to become environmental issues such as sciences to help them choose creators of computer applications. climate change, water, soil and appropriate courses in grades 11 & Through hands-on activities, students air quality, urbanization, 12. Students will participate in a will develop the fluency necessary to bioresource management, waste variety of activities that seek to solve a variety of real-world problems. handling and disposal, land-use foster the development of Several programming environments planning, and the impacts of scientific skills. There will be an will be used throughout the course, agriculture and industry on the emphasis on the impact of science including Scratch and Python. Students environment from scientific and on the cultural perspectives of our who are considering careers in Indigenous knowledge society as well as the use of computers, engineering, math, perspectives. Students will scientific inquiry and technological sciences, game design, web examine the role of problem solving. 1 Credit development, and even art should environmental policies and ethics consider this class an excellent on decision making, and will opportunity to develop new approach investigate environmental to problem-solving. 1 Credit science related careers. 1 Credit Computer Science 30 (CSC30) Prerequisite: Computer Science 20 Earth Science 30 (ESC30) This course will challenge students to Prerequisite: Physical Science extend their current understanding of 20 or Environmental Science 20 computer science concepts, Students will examine our particularly through the object- planet’s geological origins and oriented programming paradigm. The the geological timescale as a Processing language will be used foundation to guide decision extensively through the term, which making with regard to the use allows for impressive visuals to be of its mineral and energy created in your programs. A resources, the maintenance and culminating major project will allow remediation of the students to focus their study on environment, and response to particular interests (game design, geological hazards. Hands-on productivity software, app field experiences will enable development, robotics, etc…) towards students to develop visual- the end of the course. Students who spatial reasoning skills and an are considering computer science, understanding of the role of engineering, math, or sciences at the Geographic Information post-secondary level should take this Systems. Students will also class. 1 Credit explore the historical and contemporary significance of Earth Science and related careers. 1 Credit
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Health Science 20 (HSC20) Physical Science 20 (PSC20) Physics 30 (PHY30) Prerequisite: Science 10 Prerequisite: Science 10 Prerequisite: Physics 20 or This course will challenge students Note: It is recommended that Physical Science 20 to look at the health science field students have achieved a minimum from holistic and analytic of 70% in Science 10 and Math 10. Note: It is recommended that perspectives. These provide a Math skills are important for success students have achieved a basis for making sound personal in this course. minimum of 70% in Physical health choices. Students will apply Science 20 and Foundations of This course combines elements of information in the areas of medical Math 20. Math skills are Chemistry and Physics to investigate knowledge systems and ethics, important for success in this concepts related to heating and human anatomy and physiology, course. cooling, the foundations of nutrition and metabolism, and chemistry, including the mole and Physics 30 uses concepts related medical diagnostics. quantitative analysis of molecules to motion, forces, gravitation, Understanding the basic anatomy and chemical reactions, and the electromagnetism, and nuclear and physiology of the human body characteristics and properties of and quantum physics to expand will provide a context for studying waves. An overarching theme is the the exploration of the nature of the normal and abnormal study of the enterprise of public and physics started in Physical Science functioning of various body private science as it occurs in 20. Additionally, there will be an systems is also examined. The agriculture, industry, and universities increased emphasis on the tools and techniques used to to help students better understand mathematical description and diagnose these systems. Students the physical science related career analysis of physical phenomena. will also investigate the range of paths. Student inquiry will guide Mathematical skills are vital for health science careers and post- independent investigations of success in this course. 1 Credit secondary programs available in physical science phenomena. Saskatchewan. 1 Credit This course is also available online 1 Credit through the Online Learning Biology 30 (BIO30) This course is also available online Centre. (see page #46). Prerequisite: Health Science 20 or through the Online Learning Centre Environmental Science 20 (see page #33). Cellular structure and function will Chemistry 30 (CHE30) be reviewed followed by an in- Prerequisite: Physical Science 20 depth look at the structure and function of DNA, cell division, and NOTE: Math skills are important for the mechanics and consequences success in this course. of genetics. The Theory of Topics explored in this course include Evolution through Natural chemical bonding and materials Selection will be studied as well as science, equilibrium systems Classification and the diversity of including aqueous equilibria and acid life on Earth. 1 Credit base equilibria, oxidation-reduction This course is also available online reactions and applications of through the Online Learning Centre electrochemistry. Students will also (see page #46). carry out a student directed study in an area of personal interest relevant to Chemistry 30. 1 Credit This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre (see page #46).
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LANGUAGES
34 Second Languages Course Offerings
Second Languages French 9 (FRE09) French 30 (FRE30) Although recommended, a second Come join the fun as you develop Prerequisite: French 20 or language is not a required credit your French language skills by French Immersion background under Core Curriculum. A student participating in activities that focus and special permission may not substitute a second on developing, understanding , and French 30 introduces the language credit for a compulsory speaking French. Written activities subjunctive verb tense while course or required area of study. are integrated to reinforce your continuing to build on The University of Saskatchewan communication skills. Build and knowledge acquired through requires a second language only utilize vocabulary through activities French 9, 10, 20. The themes when majoring in languages. that reflect real like experiences. The used to develop vocabulary, However, a student may use a units studied in grade nine are Back conversation and written skills language credit to satisfy other at It (Getting back into French); The include: languages and cultures entrance requirements for Movies, and World of Work (Part- of the world, racism, personal Education and Arts and Science. Time Jobs). independence. 1 Credit Many universities outside the Students with a French immersion province do require a second background must identify themselves language, which is sometimes when registering. Recommendations specified to be French. (Attention: will then be made for an appropriate especially to those wanting to attend grade placement in secondary school the University of Alberta (Fine Arts French. Program) and Eastern Canadian Universities.) Please see Student Students who have no previous Services for further information. background in Core French are The school’s second language encouraged to see the guidance program includes French, German, counsellors for more information. and Japanese. Some language programs carry with them the French 10 (FRE10) possibility of a short-term exchange Prerequisite: French 09 (or special (Germany, France) or a visit to a permission) foreign country (Japan). Unit themes for grade 10 include: driving, environmental citizenship, French 10, 20, 30 consumerism and cinema. French 10 The goals of this program are, continues to build on the vocabulary among others: and grammatical structures studied in Grade 9. 1 Credit • To develop language skills that will enable the student to
communicate effectively and French 20 (FRE20) Prerequisite: French 10 or French accurately in French. Immersion background and special • To develop an openness toward permission. cultural diversity and a French 20 introduces new vern comprehension of the bilingual tenses, as well as building on the and multi-cultural reality of knowledge developed through Canada today. French 9 & 10. Themes that may be covered include: self-knowledge, This curriculum promotes the media and advertising and travel. learning of French through the 1 Credit study of themes that focus on student experiences. Each theme includes a topic to be developed and a unit project.
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German Program German 20 (GER20) Japanese 20 (JAP20) The German program is designed to Prerequisite: German 10 Prerequisite: Japanese 10 teach students who have no German 20 is organized like German Japanese 20 is the natural knowledge or background in 10. It is a “hands-on”, project centred extension of Japanese 10. The German how to communicate, at a course where students study different main focus continues to be oral basic level, in a variety of different themes to be able to express and written communication and topics. There is an opportunity to themselves in different contexts. listening with understanding at an participate in a three month 1 Credit intermediate level. The use of exchange with Germany. Students Hiragana increases and becomes This course is also available online interested in the IB program should more complex with the through the Online Learning Centre apply in Grade 9 and participate in introduction of more complex (see page #46). the exchange as Grade 10 students. grammar. Another writing Non-IB students should apply in system, Katakana, will be
Grade 10 and go to Germany in German 30 (GER30) introduced and continued Grade 11. The curriculum promotes Prerequisite: German 20 development of Kanji writing will the learning of language through the German 30 explores themes and be stressed. The cultural study of themes that focus on contexts again with a “hands-on”, component of the course deals project centred approach. Students student experience. Each theme with situations in daily life in includes a topic to be developed and learn to articulate their thoughts and Japan. Additional culturally a unit project. feelings in different contexts with related activities are included in greater sensitivity and sophistication. the course. 1 Credit German 10 (GER10) 1 Credit Prerequisite: None Japanese 30 (JAP30) German 10 is an introduction to the Japanese 10 (JAP10) Prerequisite: Japanese 20 language. No language knowledge or Prerequisite: None Japanese 30 takes oral and background is required. There will Japanese 10 is an introduction to the written communication to a more Japanese language. The main focus is be a variety of different themes advanced level and deals, in which are explored with a “hands- on oral and written communication. particular, with complex everyday on” approach. The themes are Listening with understanding is also expressions. The students will project centred, which allows stressed. One of the Japanese writing continue to learn more Japanese systems, Hiragana, will be introduced. students to express themselves and writing, focusing on the understand people in different Students will also learn some Kanji development of their Kanji contexts. Students interested in characters (pictographic, Chinese writing. The cultural component participating in German Exchange characters). The vocabulary acquired of the course focuses on must apply early in the second in the course will be written in understanding and developing semester. 1 Credit Hiragana. The cultural component of flexibility and sensitivity in the the course will deal with everyday cultural differences between social communication and etiquette. This course is also available online Canada and Japan. 1 Credit through the Online Learning Centre Various culturally related activities (see page #46). such as origami, learning songs, cooking, and crafts will be introduced to stimulate an interest in Japanese culture. 1 Credit
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38 ABCI Social Science Pathway
Social Studies 9
Indigenous Studies 10 and/or History 10
History 20
Indigenous Studies 20
Choose one of the following
Psychology 30
Law 30
Religions of the World 30 Indigenous Studies 30 and/or Leadership 30 History 30
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History 10 (HIS10) HISTORY 30 (HIS30) Indigenous Studies 10 (NAT10) This course provides students with Highly Recommended: History 10 *Indigenous Studies may be taken an opportunity to investigate the *Open to Grade 12 students only instead of History 10 historical roots to many of the History 30 allows students to political and economic issues and The aim of Indigenous Studies 10 is explore both significant historical challenges facing contemporary to develop a personal and cultural and contemporary events that have, society. Specifically, the course awareness of First Nation, Inuit and and continue to, shape our nation. will focus on events emanating Mėtis peoples of Canada. Students There will be an emphasis on from the Twentieth Century. Key become familiar with the cultures, contemporary challenges that will events such as the French and traditional philosophy of influence the long-term wellness of Revolution, the Enlightenment, the Indigenous cultures, and study the Canadians and the Canadian nation. Industrial Revolution and the era pre-contact and post-contact history 1 Credit of Colonialism will be studied. of European Settlement in Canada. 1 Credit This course is also available online Focus is made on the spiritual, through the Online Learning Centre. family, economic, educational, and social life of Indigenous peoples. History 20 (HIS20) (see page #33). 1 Credit Highly Recommended: History 10 If you are interested in studying the world wars, the Cold War, Indigenous Studies 20 (NAT20) issues surrounding global Highly Recommended: instability or social and economic Indigenous Studies 10 changes over the past 100 years This course will examine issues and that have mpacted our world concerns of indigenous people on today, then this is the class for you. both a national and international The goal of History 20 is to help level. The course will focus on the students make sense of the major concept of self-determine, land political, social, and economic claims, future development, issues facing humanity at the urbanization, human rights, social beginning of the 21st Century and injustices, and indigenous justice to promote an understanding of systems. 1 Credit history as a discipline; including the nature and diversity of its Indigenous Studies 30 (NAT30) sources. Utilizing inquiry methods Highly Recommended: Indigenous of learning, individual projects, Studies 20 collaborative discussions, and *Open to Grade 12 students only historical thinking (the study of Indigenous Studies 30 provides an primary and secondary sources), overview of Canadian history from students will develop an an Indigenous perspective. The understanding of the present historical roots of contemporary through a critical reflection of the Indigenous and Canadian issues will past. 1 Credit be investigated. Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding and appreciation of how Indigenous people have influenced and shaped the history of the Canadian nation. 1 Credit This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre, as Native Studies 30 (see page #33).
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LAW 30 (LAW30) Leadership 30 (LEA30) Religions of the Highly Recommended: History 10 Are you a natural leader, or World 30 (WOR30) *Open to grade 11 and 12 have you been told by others No Prerequisite students. that if you could just harness Highly Recommend- your energy you’d be an ed: History 10 The objective of this course is for effective leader? Do you find yourself This course is a comparative ex- the individual to become aware of saying “I have an idea for this, but I amination of many of the world’s the rights, responsibilities, and don’t know where to start?” Do you religions. Students will have an fundamental laws governing our want to find more ways to give back opportunity to study the origins, society. Topics covered include our meaningfully to your school and development, and principle be- Canadian legal system, criminal law community? liefs of these religions. In addi- and procedure, civil law including tion, opportunities will be provid- torts, family law, contracts, wills Leadership 30 is a course that ed for students to understand the and estates, employment and recognizes that the attributes of a influential role religion has consumer law, immigration and successful leader can be identified, played, or is playing, on a person- environmental law. learned, and refined. This course is designed to give students the al, cultural, national, and interna- The course helps the individual opportunity to explore ways in which tional level. 1 Credit become aware of business and they can become successful leaders in NOTE: This course is an unspeci- legal procedures. One should their school and community through a fied elective and, while it may acquire sufficient knowledge to blend of classroom instruction, group count as one of the 30 level cred- become aware of when discussion, activity-based learning, its needed for the full 24 credits professional legal services are project work, and volunteerism. This for graduation, it is not eligible as desirable and necessary. course is currently open to students a Social Science credit Community resources are widely who will be in grade 11 or 12 in the used. 1 Credit following school year. 1 Credit This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre. Psychology 30 (PSY30) (see page #33). Highly Recommended: History 10 Psychology is the systematic scientific study of human behaviour, experiences, and mental processes. The focus of psychology is human development, how people change, and how they stay the same over the life span. Students will learn about human growth through infancy, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. 1 Credit This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre (see page #33).
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42 Visual Arts Course Offerings
Art 10 (VAR10) Visual Art 20 (VAR20) (charcoal, graphite, pastel, ink). This course will build on the skills, media Highly Recommended: As part of your creative process, and theory explored in Arts Ed 9. Visual Art 10 you will investigate and draw Students will continue to develop self- In this course you will build on inspiration from Canadian and expression and technical skills through previous artistic experiences while International artworks and four major areas (drawing, painting, focusing on major styles/ artists. You will also engage in sculpture and printmaking), several movements of art throughout regular class critiques and will genres (still life, portraiture, figure, history. Styles such as cubism, create a digital portfolio of your landscape, nature and architecture), expressionism and surrealism will work to record your progress and and a variety of media which may be explored and related to studio to reflect upon your art-making include graphite, coloured pencil, activities. In Art 20 you will further processes and final artworks. charcoal, conte, pastel, ink, acrylic, develop your skills in drawing, 1 Credit watercolour, clay, wire, paper/cloth painting, sculpture, and mache. printmaking. You will begin to IB Visual Art 20/30 Students will be introduced to informal independently choose appropriate (VAR20IB/VAR30IB) class critiques and complete sketchbook media for art projects (such as Highly Recommended: Art 10 exercises outside class time to develop charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and/or permission of instructor watercolour, ink, silkscreen, and extend basic drawing skills. IB/Advanced Art 20/30 is a full- collage etc.). Students will also be given an year (two semester) program. opportunity to complete an You will engage in class critiques IB Art must be taken in grade 11. independent project of their choice at and will do research projects the end of the semester. about art movements, artists and In this challenging course, you Students are expected to provide their artworks. You will also create will test your notions about what own sketchbook, art pencils, art eraser, online portfolios of your work to art is, learn university-level ruler, blending stick, and pencil crayons. record progress and to reflect research strategies, explore visual upon art-making processes and art materials and ideas in-depth, 1 Credit final artworks. 1 Credit engage in stimulating class Art 10 (VAR10E - ABCI’s Pre-IB) conversations about artworks and artists, participate in class In this course, you will work with a Visual Art 30 (VAR30) critiques, go on field trips to variety of materials that will lead to the Highly Recommended: Art 10 and galleries and studios and more. development of your art-making Art 20 or permission from abilities. You will investigate expressive instructor IB Art is one of the courses that and technical skills through drawing, This course is designed for the can be taken as part of the IB painting, printmaking and sculpture dedicated art student who wishes diploma. projects. Media explored may include: to develop their skills, processes IB students work towards the graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, acrylic, and techniques through projects completion of 3 final assessments collage, watercolour, pencil crayon, clay, that are more self-directed than in (CS, PP and Final Ex). Though the silkscreen, linocut. Art 10 and Art 20. If you select this course finishes at the end of course, you are interested in grade 11, most students continue You will participate in informal class working independently, to work on their assessments critiques and will do small research generating original ideas and independently in their Grade 12 projects about artists and artworks. You producing quality work. You will year. Successful completion of will also create digital portfolios of your be taught new skills, but you will the course gives you credit for Art work to record progress and to reflect also be encouraged to explore 20, Art 30 and IB Art. Please see upon art-making processes and final media on your own; choosing the Art Teacher for more artworks. from and/or combining: Painting information about IB Art. 2 Credit Aden Bowman’s Pre-IB Art 10 classes (acrylic, watercolour,) cover the same content, but students Printmaking (etching, linocut, will have the opportunity to go more in- silkscreen,) Sculpture (clay, paper depth with techniques, research and mache, fibre art,) and Drawing reflections for certain projects. 1 Credit 43 Visual Arts Course Offerings
Advanced Art 20/30 (VAR20S/VAR30S) Highly Recommended: Art 10 and/ or permission of instructor Advanced Art 20/30 is a full-year (two semester) program. Advanced Art can be taken in grade 11 or 12. In this challenging course, you will test your notions about what art is, learn university-level research strategies, explore visual art materials and ideas in-depth, engage in stimulating class conversations about artworks and artists, participate in class critiques, go on field trips to galleries and studios and more. Advanced 20/30 Art Students will complete this course in one year (two semesters) alongside the IB Art students. Advanced Art students will complete many of the same assignments as the IB students but will not be required to complete the final assessments. Successful completion of the course gives you credit for Art 20 and Art 30. See the Art Teacher for more details and to see if this is the right course for you. 2 Credit
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Science Driver Education (DRI10) Online Learning Centre Biology 30 Driver Education is a non-credit class http://olc.spsd.sk.ca Chemistry 30 which is partially scheduled at noon Join the hundreds of Computer Science 20, 30 hour. Some release time from other students who are enjoying Physical Science 20 courses and some out-of-school time the wide variety of full-credit Grade 10- Physics 30 are also required. The course includes 12 internet-based courses… classroom study, simulation and in car Social Science practice, as well as home driving with • Continuous intake History 30 parents or other responsible adults. Native Studies 30 • Teacher-directed To be eligible, students must be 15 Electives • Independent study years of age before being allowed to Accounting 10, 20, 30 participate in the system-wide Driver • Over 35 courses available Communications Media 20, 30 Education program. Communications Media (French) 20, 30 • Easy Access to your teacher by Geography 30 Students are recommended to obtain phone, e-mail or in person. Journalism 20 a SGI customer number in preparation Law 30 for the class. This requires two pieces 2019-2020 ONLINE COURSES: Photography 20 of identification—Birth Certificate or German 10, 20, 30 Passport and Saskatchewan Health English Psychology 30 card. No Credit ELA A10, B10, 20, A30, B30 Creative Writing 20, 30 **New for 2020-21** Information Processing 10 Math Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10; As a Saskatoon Public School student, Foundations 20, 30; you are welcome to meet with a guid- Workplace & Apprentice 10, 20, 30 ance counsellor at your home school Mathématiques Pré-Calc 20 (French) to discuss including an online class to Pre-Calculus 20, 30 your timetable! Calculus 30 Please visit our website for more in- formation: http://olc.spsd.sk.ca
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