STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022

Aden Bowman Collegiate

GREEN & GOLD Course Selection Guide 2021-2022 At Aden Bowman Collegiate, what we value most, what we are Marnie Ross all about, is implicit in our school colours — PRINCIPAL green and gold.

Green represents Jason Wagar engagement with our community, our school’s VICE PRINCIPAL focus on environmental sustainability, and social Kirk Gordon justice. We are home to unique curricular Brittany Williams offerings such as Collective Voice and GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS Integrated Programming, along with extracurricular clubs and activities that TABLE OF CONTENTS emphasize active Introduction 2 citizenship and social English as an Additional Language & International Baccalaureate 3 responsibility. Grade 9 Program 4 Secondary Course Offerings 7 Gold signifies Aden Bowman’s proud Secondary Level Subject Areas tradition of excellence Collective Voice 6 in academics, fine arts, English 8 and athletics. Our Visual Art 11 students perform at the Fine Arts 13 highest levels in all Mathematics 15 three areas, and our Physical Education 18 alumni continue to Practical and Applied Arts 19 contribute their time Science 23 and talents to benefit Second Languages 26 this city, this province, Social Sciences 28 and beyond. Online Learning 31 Unique Programs are Offered in Saskatoon Public Schools 33 Green and Gold – our Core Requirement Graduation Plan 34 colours say it all! Post Secondary Information 35 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 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 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 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME EAL at Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute English as an Additional The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a two year Language Program program that starts in grade 11 for students who are academically motivated, Aden Bowman offers support to service oriented, and who desire the rigorous international curriculum that students who are learning focuses on our role as citizens in a global society. The International English. The goal of supporting English language learners is to Baccalaureate Organization’s goal is to provide students with the values and enable them to succeed opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, think academically and complete creatively and critically, and respect others in our global community. graduation requirements. Support to learn English may be Over a two year period, IB Diploma students study six academic subjects, one provided through: direct instruction classes and EAL from each group on the model, although a second group 2-4 subject may support classes. Specific course supplant group 6. Students must also fulfill the Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, offerings will depend on Activity, and Service (CAS) and the Extended Essay. Three subjects must be enrolment and student need at studied at the higher level (HL) and three at the standard level (SL). IB each collegiate. philosophy promotes the development of a well-rounded, service orientated

Direct instruction classes are citizen of the world. focused on language proficiency: the ability to speak, read, write Most universities around the world recognize/recruit the IB graduate—at the and listen with comprehension. University of Saskatchewan, students can receive transfer credit for some of The direct instruction class may their IB courses (includes EE and ToK) each with an IB mark of at least 5 (on a take these from content classes such as social studies, math, scale of 1-7). See http://explore.usask.ca/admissions/transfer/ for more science or English language arts information on IB Recognition at the University of Saskatchewan. Student in an effort to build the who complete the IB Diploma Programme will also achieve a Saskatchewan vocabulary and academic skills high school diploma. necessary for students to be fully integrated into the regular classroom. Some direct More information can also be accessed at www.ibo.org. Any questions about instruction classes may provide this exciting educational opportunity in Saskatoon can be directed to Student an elective credit. They may be Services, Mrs. Soper ([email protected]), school administration, Mr. P. offered at all levels of language Humbert, Principal ([email protected]) or Mr. J. Speir ([email protected]). proficiency and for all grades.

An EAL support class is a period in which a student can receive additional time and assistance to complete course work from his/ her classes. There is no credit for this class.

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.

3 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 Mathematics 09 Science 09 sent home in May. Mathematics 09 is divided into four This course uses the scientific process to themes: Number; Pattern; Shape & Space investigate everyday phenomena. It is COMPULSORY SUBJECTS: and Statistics. Also Integrated into the activity centered, focusing on experi- English 09 math 9 program is a Practical and Applied mental work, problem solving, discus- Mathematics 09 Arts component which focusses on Infor- sion, projects, and the application of Science 09 mation Processing, Design Studies and mathematics to science. Topics include Social Studies 09 Entrepreneurship. chemistry, electricity, space science and Physical Education 09 reproduction. Health 09 Math 09 PLUS Career 09 Math 09 Plus is designed to be a skills Practical Applied Arts 09 strengthening class for students who Arts Education 09 experience difficulty in Math. It will focus on enhancing math skills, such as opera- Students must choose 1 tions with integers and fractions, equa- additional classes from the tion solving, as well as the key concepts following: within the Math 09 curriculum. Students will be able to move into the appropriate Industrial Arts 09 Gr. 10 Math Pathway upon completion. Independent Living 9

French 09

**Choral 09 ** If Choral 9 is chosen, choose 1 additional elective.

RESOURCE ROOM (BY TEACHER RECOMMENDATION)

4 Grade 9 Program

Health, Career, and Physical Arts Education 9 French 09 Education 9 The grade nine Arts Education Come join the fun as you develop your This full year, every day course Curriculum incorporates all four strands French language skills by participating integrates three areas of learning and of drama, art, music and in activities that focus on developing, is an opportunity to engage our grade movement. Grade nine students will understanding, and speaking French. 9’s in action planning for physical, have the opportunity to explore a Written activities are integrated to mental and emotional health and number of strands throughout their reinforce your communication skills. wellbeing. grade 9 experience. Students will Students build and utilize vocabulary complete all outcomes of the Grade 9 through activities that reflect real life Physical Education is based on the Arts Education Curriculum through the experiences. lens of Band, Drama, Visual Arts, and following outcomes and goals. The units studied in grade nine are Dance. Students wanting to take band, Back at It (Getting back into French); must take Arts Education through the Students will: The Movies; and World of Work (Part- lens of band. • Enjoy and engage in healthy Time Jobs). levels of participation in Band 9 Notes: movement activities to support In this course students will explore the lifelong active living in the Students with a French immersion Arts Education outcomes with a focus on background must identify themselves context of self, family, and music and band. This is a non- community (Active Living). when registering. Recommendations semester performance based classed will then be made for an appropriate • Enhance quality of movement by taking place every 2nd day all year understanding, developing, and grade placement in secondary school long. Band Arts Ed. 9 is a traditional French. transferring movement concepts, band format with all of the band skills, tactics, and strategies to a instruments included and expanding on Students who have no previous wide variety of movement the learning concepts brought in by background in Core French are activities (Skillful Movement) the Arts Education Curriculum. encouraged to see the guidance • balance self through safe and counsellors for more information. respectful personal, social, Choral 09 cultural, and environmental Students registered in choral class interactions in a wide variety of should have a keen interest in singing. LEARNING ASSISTANCE movement activities Group instruction is given in vocal (Relationships) technique, listening, music theory, RESOURCE CLASS This program is designed to assist solfege, diction, ear training and part students who have significant Health Education, as part of a singing. A broad range of popular , folk learning difficulties and who comprehensive school health and traditional music will be studied. require support with the regular program, will support students in Students in this class are members of curriculum. The resource teacher developing a solid foundation for the Aden Bowman Choir and participate and classroom teachers will attaining and maintaining a balanced in all rehearsals, performances, and collaborate in developing life. special projects of the choir. Students strategies to assist these students are required to obtain an Aden Bowman music shirt as part of the uniform. with their academic classes. Career Education is designed to Support with curriculum will be develop the competencies required The choir class operates outside of the provided in conjunction with by all people to successfully manage teaching learning strategies so their work and life. This renewed regular timetable. Students will be required to attend class before school that students will become curriculum reflects the latest career independent learners. development research, updated starts and/or during the noon hour. There are three rehearsals/classes each technology, and recent resources. All For more information we invite students will explore the connection week. Students may take choir as an eleventh class. you to contact Student Services at between learning and work pathways Aden Bowman Collegiate, 683- and their connection to community. 7606.

5 Grade 9 Program

Industrial Arts 09 Collective Voice 9 This course focuses on two areas: Collective Voice is an integrated design and woods fabrication. program offered to Grade nine The course is a (PAAS) Practical & students at Aden Bowman Collegiate Applied Arts Survey that introduces that combines Social Studies, English the student to toy design. Projects in and Arts Education around a central the 50 hour course will be selected theme of social and environmental from four top designs, while projects justice. This focus allows us to in the 100 hour course are selected seamlessly incorporate indigenous from over 40 classic toy designs. perspectives as we seek to These include planes, cars, trucks, understand the effects of colonization trains, excavators, and many other on people and land. The goal of the toys. As each student will build a toy program is to help students find their of their choice; imagination and voice and share it! creative skill are encouraged. The students learn to become The finishing process is extensive for independent and responsible as they the 100 hour course, while finishing make and implement plans for work for the 50 hour project will only moving about the city. Through the include staining. If time permits, use of google classroom, students students in the 100 hour course can gather evidence of learning through attempt a second project of their own team work, research, reflection and choosing, provided they cover any discussion. additional material costs. The The classroom environment for standard course fee of $35.00 covers Collective Voice is also a unique materials for the basic projects in learning experience for Grade 9 both the 50 and 100 hour courses. students. Our program features a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere Independent Living 9 that invites students to engage with The course assists students to develop the subject matter in a democratic basic skills for family and independent community. The program runs for a living. Students develop skills in the half day for the full year, allowing areas of food and nutrition, clothing students to build strong relationships management and construction, and develop the skills and habits learning the elements and principles necessary to become lifelong learners of design, and consumer education. and engaged citizens. The course includes time in the food and clothing labs. Additional sewing “My year in CV has been the most project costs will be paid by the eye opening experience, adventure student. filled, and best year of my life.” “A once in a lifetime experience that exceeded my expectations and changed my world view almost entirely.” “Phenomenal. Honestly, this program gave me a voice and a way to share my opinion with the world.”

6 Course Offerings

GRADE 10 OFFERINGS GRADE 11 OFFERINGS GRADE 12 OFFERINGS Accounting 10 Accounting 20 Digital Media 30 Band 10 Active Living 20 Drafting 30 Choral 10 Advanced Art 20/30 Drama 30 Construction & Carpentry 10 Band 20 Earth Science 30 Dance 10 Choral 20 English A30 Drama 10 Creative Writing 20 English B30 English A10 or English A11 (one of) Computer Science 20 English B30: Language through Philosophy English B10 or English B11 (one of) Construction & Carpentry 20 Entrepreneurship 30 PAB10 Cooking/Sewing Dance 20 Food Studies 30 French 10 Digital Media 20 Financial Literacy 30 German 10 Drafting 20 French 30 History 10 Drama 20 German 30 Information Processing 10 English 20 History 30 Japanese 10 Environmental Science 20 History 30/ELA 30 Jazz 10 Financial Literacy 20 Indigenous Studies 30 Math Workplace & Apprenticeship 10 French 20 Interior Design 30 Math Foundations & Precalculus 10 German 20 Math 11 Health Science 20 Information Processing 30 Music/Guitar 10 History 20 Integrated History 30/English A30 Photo 10 Indigenous Studies 20 Japanese 30 Robotics and Automation 10 Information Processing 20 Law 30 Science 10 or Science 11 (one of) Japanese 20 Life Transitions 30 Visual Arts 10 Jazz 20 Math Foundations 30 Wellness 10 Math Workplace & Apprenticeship 20 Math Apprenticeship 30 Math Foundations 20 Math Pre-Calculus 30 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 Accounting 30 Guitar 10, 20, 30 Academic Research / Work Placement 30 Jazz 10, 20, 30 Active Living Fitness 30 Visual Art 10, 20, 30 Band 30 Practical & Applied Arts ** Biology 30 Digital Media Production 30 Calculus 30 Career Work Education A30/B30 Drafting 10, 20, 30 Chemistry 30 Entrepreneurship 30 Choral 30 Financial Literacy 30 Clothing 30 Food Studies 30 Computer Science 30 Information Processing 10, 20, 30 Construction & Carpentry 30 Life Transitions 30 Creative Writing 30 Photography 10, 20, 30 Dance 30 Robotics and Automation 30

7 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

8 English Course Offerings

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 some concepts. Pre-IB/Enriched ELA will informed producer, and consumer specific interest classes in the areas of meet provincial curriculum of our media-dominated culture. Creative Writing, Journalism, and Media outcomes while fostering the You will be visually literate! 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 themes: Creative writing fosters the the challenges of life; and the mysteries of excitement of writing in a relaxed life. Students will explore a variety of texts, Grade 11 English (ELA20) atmosphere, where students have including novels, stories, plays, poems, non Prerequisite: ELAA and ELB10 numerous opportunities to write -fiction, and visual and oral media, in order The English Language Arts 20 course from experience regarding what to become better readers, writers, focuses on the themes of: Starting interests them. They will acquire speakers, listeners, and representers. Out: Beginning and Becoming, and the expertise to generate ideas, 1 Credit Moving Forward: Establishing and develop language precision, edit Realizing. This course is often with understanding, and confidently

referred to as the “nostalgic” English deliver a published work to an Grade 10 English B (ELB10) course, where we will look back on audience. Creative writing is a one- This course will explore two main themes: our own, and others’, childhood of-a-kind English Language Arts Equity and Ethics and The World Around through a number of text forms. program that will develop such and Within Us. These courses build on the 1 Credit important skills as communication, content of grade 9 ELA courses, and time management, self-expression, continue to challenge the skills and critical This course is also available online and critical and creative thinking. thinking of the students. 1 Credit through the Online Learning Centre 1 Credit (see page #33). This course is also available online through This course is also available online the Online Learning Centre (see page #33). through the Online Learning Centre Grade 11 English Modified (see page #33).

(ELA21) Grade 10 English Modified Prerequisite: ELA10 and ELB10 (ELA11/ELB11) The grade 11 modified English The grade 10 modified English courses courses focus on the three goals focus on the three goals stated in the ELA stated in the English Language Arts description above, but the content, description above, but the content, delivery, and expectations are modified to delivery, and expectations are suit the learning needs of students who modified to suit the learning needs may struggle in traditional courses. of students who may struggle in 1 Credit each traditional courses. 1 Credit

9 English Course Offerings

Grade 12 English A (ELA30) Grade 12 English B Through the Creative Writing 30 (CRW30) Prerequisite: ELA 20 Prerequisite: ELA20 lens of Philosophy (ELB30) This course is similar to Creative English Language Arts A30 addresses Prerequisite: ELA 20 Writing 20. Students who have national issues as reflected in the “ELA B30: Language through Philosophy” already taken the 20 level course traditional and contemporary explores some of life’s most will be encouraged to further literature of Canada and its regions. fundamental questions. What is develop their writing skills and Keeping with the three primary goals distinctive about philosophy is its effort experiment with form. Senior of English Language Arts students will to address these questions through the students may take this course examine the two major themes of the human capacity to reason: philosophical without taking Creative Writing 20. course: Canadian Perspectives and answers are based on reasoned They will be expected to explore a Canadian Landscapes. 1 Credit arguments, which analyze and seek to range of genres. A student may justify beliefs. Thus, philosophy is a kind take this course once in grade 11 or This course is also available online of self-examination, in which you 12. 1 Credit through the Online Learning Centre discover what you think, and then

(see page #33). reflect on whether your opinions are This course is also available online really worth holding. This is the essence through the Online Learning Centre of the life of reason: to look critically at (see page #33). Grade 12 English B (ELB30) your own ideas. Prerequisite: ELA 20 This course will cover the following English Language Arts B30 allows concepts: students an opportunity to examine traditional and contemporary world 1) Epistemology (perception/ literature as they explore global sensation/mind/self) issues. The two major themes for this 2) Logic and Argumentation (rational course are: The Search for Self and proofs, probability, rhetoric, The Social Experience. 1 Credit paradoxes)

This course is also available online 3) Metaphysics (the nature of reality through the Online Learning Centre beyond the physical world) (see page #33). 4) Ethics (the nature of human well-

being)

Grade 12 English Modified A/B 5) Aesthetics (the nature of beauty) (ELA31/ELB31) 6) Existentialism (the nature of Prerequisite: ELA 20 existence). A modified course is available at the grade 12 level which focuses on the Students who take this course must not same three goals as the regular only demonstrate a genuine interest in course. Themes discussed and writing and thinking, but must also be assignments given will be based on self-disciplined, motivated, and ready to the modified curriculum. 1 Credit 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

10 Visual Arts Course Offerings

Art 10 (VAR10) Visual Art 20 (VAR20) This course will build on the skills, media and Highly Recommended: Visual Art 10 theory explored in Arts Ed 9. Students will In this course you will build on previous continue to develop self-expression and artistic experiences while focusing on technical skills through four major areas major styles/movements of art (drawing, painting, sculpture and throughout history. Styles such as cubism, printmaking), several genres (still life, expressionism and surrealism will be portraiture, figure, landscape, nature and explored and related to studio activities. architecture), and a variety of media which In Art 20 you will further develop your may include graphite, coloured pencil, skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and charcoal, conte, pastel, ink, acrylic, printmaking. You will begin to watercolour, clay, wire, paper/cloth mache. independently choose appropriate media for art projects (such as charcoal, pastel, Students will be introduced to informal class acrylic, watercolour, ink, silkscreen, critiques and complete sketchbook exercises collage etc.). outside class time to develop and extend basic drawing skills. Students will also be given an You will engage in class critiques and will opportunity to complete an independent do research projects about art project of their choice at the end of the movements, artists and artworks. You will semester. also create online portfolios of your work to record progress and to reflect upon art Students are expected to provide their own -making processes and final artworks. sketchbook, art pencils, art eraser, ruler, 1 Credit blending stick, and pencil crayons. 1 Credit

Art 10 (VAR10E - ABCI’s Pre-IB) Visual Art 30 (VAR30) In this course, you will work with a variety of Highly Recommended: Art 10 and Art 20 materials that will lead to the development of or permission from instructor your art-making abilities. You will investigate This course is designed for the dedicated expressive and technical skills through art student who wishes to develop their drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture skills, processes and techniques through projects. Media explored may include: projects that are more self-directed than graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, acrylic, collage, in Art 10 and Art 20. If you select this watercolour, pencil crayon, clay, silkscreen, course, you are interested in working linocut. independently, generating original ideas and producing quality work. You will be You will participate in informal class critiques taught new skills, but you will also be and will do small research projects about encouraged to explore media on your artists and artworks. You will also create own; choosing from and/or combining: digital portfolios of your work to record Painting (acrylic, watercolour,) progress and to reflect upon art-making Printmaking (etching, linocut, silkscreen,) processes and final artworks. Sculpture (clay, paper mache, fibre art,) Aden Bowman’s Pre-IB Art 10 classes cover and Drawing (charcoal, graphite, pastel, the same content, but students will have the ink). As part of your creative process, you opportunity to go more in-depth with will investigate and draw inspiration from techniques, research and reflections for Canadian and International artworks and certain projects. 1 Credit artists. You will also engage in regular class critiques and will create a digital portfolio of your work to record your progress and to reflect upon your art- making processes and final artworks. 1 Credit

11 Visual Arts Course Offerings

IB Visual Art 20/30 Advanced Art 20/30 (VAR20IB/VAR30IB) (VAR20S/VAR30S) Highly Recommended: Art 10 and/or Highly Recommended: Art 10 and/or permission of instructor permission of instructor IB/Advanced Art 20/30 is a full-year Advanced Art 20/30 is a full-year (two (two semester) program. semester) program. IB Art must be taken in grade 11. Advanced Art can be taken in grade 11 or 12. In this challenging course, you will test your notions about what art is, In this challenging course, you will test learn university-level research your notions about what art is, learn strategies, explore visual art materials university-level research strategies, and ideas in-depth, engage in explore visual art materials and ideas in stimulating class conversations about -depth, engage in stimulating class artworks and artists, participate in conversations about artworks and class critiques, go on field trips to artists, participate in class critiques, go galleries and studios and more. on field trips to galleries and studios and more. IB Art is one of the courses that can be taken as part of the IB diploma. Advanced 20/30 Art Students will IB students work towards the complete this course in one year (two completion of 3 final assessments semesters) alongside the IB Art (CS, PP and Final Ex). Though the students. Advanced Art students will course finishes at the end of grade 11, complete many of the same most students continue to work on assignments as the IB students but will their assessments independently in not be required to complete the final their Grade 12 year. Successful assessments. Successful completion of completion of the course gives you the course gives you credit for Art 20 credit for Art 20, Art 30 and IB Art. and Art 30. See the Art Teacher for Please see the Art Teacher for more more details and to see if this is the information about IB Art. 2 Credit right course for you. 2 Credit

12 Fine Arts Course Offerings

Music 10/ Guitar (MUS10) Band 10 (BAN10) Choral 10/20/30 Prerequisite: None Highly Recommended: Band 9 (CHO10/CHO20/CHO30) This course is open to students in If you missed an opportunity to Highly Recommended: grade 10, 11, or 12 who have little or take Band 09 it is not too late to Successful completion of choral no musical background ‐ all skill levels join Band 10. Please see one of the classes in previous years. are welcome! The primary focus is band teachers for admittance into Students registered in choral using the music curriculum with the this class. focus on guitar. There is an emphasis class should have a keen on pop, rock, blues, and classical This course is an extension of skills interest in singing. Both males music. In addition, this course learned in Band 9. Students are and females are invited to approaches music history, theory, expected to perform scales, studies, register. Group instruction is ethnomusicology, pop music, music solo, band pieces, and to complete given in vocal technique, appreciation, and composition. written work. Home practice is listening, music theory, solfege, Guitars and materials are provided in required. Students in this class will diction, ear training, and part class. 1 Credit participate in all rehearsals, singing. A broad range of performances and special projects popular, folk, and traditional of the band. Students are required music will be studied. Students to obtain a special concert shirt. Music 20/Guitar (MUS20) in this class are members of the 1 Credit Prerequisite: Music 10 (Guitar) or Aden Bowman Choir and permission of the instructor. participate in all rehearsal, This course will continue to develop Band 20/30 (BAN20/BAN30) performances and special skills and concepts from Music (guitar) Highly Recommended: Band 10 projects of the choir. Students 10 with a greater focus on individual Students in this class are members are required to obtain an Aden performance and intermediate‐ of the Senior Band and study a Bowman music shirt as part of advanced playing techniques. broad repertoire of quality music. the uniform. Although the primary focus is Evaluation is based upon the The choir class operates outside performance on the guitar with an performance of solos, studies, of the regular timetable. emphasis on pop, rock, blues, and scales, and band repertoire, as well Students will be required to classical music, this course also as assignments and tests in listening attend class before school approaches music history, theory, music theory, and ear training. starts. There are three ethnomusicology, pop music studies, Students should have a keen rehearsals/classes each week music appreciation, and composition. interest in playing well and be outside regular school hours: Tablature and traditional notation will prepared to practice regularly. One lunch hour and two be used. Guitars and materials are Students in this class participate in weekday mornings from 7:45— provided in class. 1 Credit all rehearsals, performances, and 8:30 am. Students may take special projects of the band. choir as an eleventh class. 1 Credit 1 Credit Music 30 /Guitar (MUS30) Prerequisite: Music 20 (Guitar) or permission of the instructor. Jazz Studies 10 (JAZ10) A variety of music styles and specific Co-requisite: You must have taken Band 09 and/or currently be taking Band 10. topics will be researched, at an No prior jazz experience required. advanced level. Students will be Jazz class time is Tuesday’s from 3:30 - 5:00 pm and Thursday mornings from expected to work independently and 7:50 - 8:45 am. design some of their own learning goals in cooperation with the Jazz 10 is a new course offering and is an extension of the extra-curricular senior instructor. This course has a greater jazz currently offered. This new provincial curriculum is set up to promote and focus on performance, composition to understand the elements of music and to develop the concepts that will lead and using technology. Tablature and to the understanding of organization and structure in jazz music and its traditional notation will be used. expressions. Students will have the opportunity to form small jazz ensembles Guitars and materials are provided in and learn the beginning elements of improvisation. The students in this class class. 1 Credit will be combined with the Jazz 20 students. 1 Credit 13 Fine Arts Course Offerings

Drama 10 (DRA10) Dance 10 (DAN10) Dance 20 (DAN20) Drama 10 continues the students’ Students will be introduced to a Highly Recommended: Dance 10 development of movement, speech, variety of dance forms from various In Dance 20 students will ex- and other acting skills. Assignments peoples and time periods. This plore knowledge of different include performance of a monologue appreciation for diversity permeates dance styles, and work to im- and stage combat. Drama 10 places all levels of Dance at Aden Bowman. prove their composition and greater emphasis on physical Dance 10 involves further study of a performance skills. Through movement, interpretation, variety of dance forms, with a practical, visual, and written characterization, and scene work. greater focus on technique, study, the students will examine choreography, and performance. the historical, cultural, and so- The expectation is that drama Through practical, visual, and cial aspects of dance. During students are committed to written study, the students will also this course, students are en- enthusiasm in participation and examine the historical, cultural, and couraged to consider how dance excellence in performance. Activities social aspects of dance. The is influenced by meaning, geog- and performances are not optional. students will perform their work at raphy, and culture. The stu- Students are also expected to display the end of the semester in our Aden dents will perform their work at courtesy to others at all times. Due to Bowman Dance Showcase. the end of the semester in our the collaborative nature of Drama, Aden Bowman Dance Showcase. regular attendance is an expectation The modes covered in Dance 10 in this class. All students who enroll include: Introduction to Dance The modules covered in Dance in these courses must attend at least Techniques and Dance Expressions - 20 include: Celebration and one live play performance during the Cultural Stories. 1 Credit Ceremony and Dance Manias. semester and must write a critique of 1 Credit one of those productions. Transportation and tickets are the responsibility of the student. 1 Credit

Drama 20/30 (DRA20/DRA30) Highly Recommended: Drama 10 . Drama 20 and 30 have been combined to allow greater flexibility of scheduling, thus allowing more students to enroll in these courses. Students will build upon processes and techniques introduced in Drama 10 and will add to their repertoire of Dance 30 (DAN30) theatre skills and knowledge. The Highly Recommended: Dance 20 course allows the potential for Dance 30 requires students to not only improve upon their technique, exploring various theatre genres, composition, and performance, but also to think critically about the meaning acting styles, philosophical views, and of the dances they see and create. Students will focus on dance technical aspects of production. choreography, and will finish the course by performing student- choreographed pieces for the Aden Bowman community at our Aden Students are encouraged to challenge Bowman Dance Showcase. themselves with difficult material. The expectations of Drama 20/30, The modules covered in Dance 30 include: Dance as a Part of Life and regarding commitment, attendance, Messengers and Commentators. Students may also have the opportunity to participation, courtesy, and live work on an Independent Study module at this level. 1 Credit performance attendance, is the same as in Drama 10. 1 Credit

14 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.

15 Math Course Offerings

Workplace and Apprenticeship Foundations of Mathematics calculus. Topics include: logical and Mathematics 10 (MWA10) and Pre-Calculus 10 proportional reasoning, geometry, This pathway is designed to provide (MFP10E—ABCI Pre-IB) trigonometry, algebra, statistics and probability. 1 Credit students with the mathematical This course is intended for students understandings and critical thinking who enjoy mathematics, who are This course is also available online skills identified for entry into post- disciplined in mathematics, and who through the Online Learning Centre secondary programs in trades and want more challenges. Pre-IB/ (see page #33). technology, and for direct entry into Enriched math will meet provincial the work force. Topics include: curriculum outcomes while fostering measurement, trigonometry, the principles of an IB learner. Pre-Calculus 20 (MPC20) geometry, consumer math, and Students who are interested in the Prerequisite: Foundations of proportional reasoning. 1 Credit IB program should take this course. Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 This course is also available online Students will look at mathematical concepts in detail, exploring difficult It is highly recommended that through the Online Learning Centre Foundations of Mathematics 20 be (see page #33). questions within each concept, as well as different applications of the taken before this class. concept. Students should be able to This pathway is designed to provide Foundations of Mathematics grasp mathematical concepts and be students with the mathematical mature, responsible learners. understandings and critical-thinking and Pre-Calculus 10 (MFP10) 1 Credit skills identified for entry into post- This pathway is designed to provide secondary programs that require the students with the mathematical study of theoretical calculus. Topics understandings and critical thinking include: absolute value, radicals, skills identified for entry into post- Workplace and Apprenticeship trigonometry, rational expressions secondary programs. Topics Mathematics 20 (MWA20) and equations, factoring, quadratic include: measurement, Prerequisite: Workplace and functions, quadratic equations, trigonometry, exponents, Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 inequalities, reciprocal functions, polynomials, factoring, irrational This pathway is designed to provide sequences and series. 1 Credit numbers, and relations and students with the mathematical functions. 1 Credit understandings and critical-thinking This course is also available online skills identified for entry into the through the Online Learning Centre This course is also available online majority of trades and for direct (see page #33). through the Online Learning Centre entry into the work force. Topics (see page # 33). include: financial mathematics, logical reasoning, geometry, and Mathematics 21 (MTH21) number sense. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Mathematics 11 Mathematics 11 (MTH11) This course is designed for theme- This course is designed for theme- This course is also available online based instruction, applying based instruction, applying through the Online Learning Centre mathematics to aspects of day-to- mathematics to aspects of day-to- (see page #33). day living. Emphasis is placed on day living. Emphasis is placed on making informed decisions within making informed decisions within the themes: Earning and Spending the themes: Earning and Spending Foundations of Mathematics Money, Home, Recreation and Money, Home, Recreation and 20 (MAF20) Wellness, and Travel & Wellness, and Travel & Prerequisite: Foundations of Transportation. Topics include: Transportation. Topics include: Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 preservation of equality, numerical arithmetic operations, logic & This pathway is designed to provide and proportional reasoning, angles, reasoning, data collection and students with the mathematical trigonometric ratios, and financial analysis, measurement, angles, understandings and critical-thinking decision making including budgets, Pythagorean Theorem, proportional skills identified for post-secondary interests and financial services. reasoning, and income & spending. studies in programs that do not 1 Credit 1 Credit require the study of theoretical

16 Math Course Offerings

Foundations of Mathematics 20 Foundations of Mathematics 30 Pre-Calculus 30 (MPC30) (MAF20E—ABCI Pre IB ) (MAF 30) Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 20 Prerequisite: Foundations of Prerequisite: Foundations of This pathway is designed to provide Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Mathematics 20 students with the mathematical This course is intended for students This pathway is designed to provide understandings and critical-thinking who enjoy mathematics, who are students with the mathematical skills identified for entry into post- disciplined in mathematics, and who understandings and critical-thinking secondary programs that require the want more challenges. Pre-IB/ skills identified for post-secondary study of theoretical calculus. Topics Enriched math will meet provincial studies in programs that do not include: the unit circle, curriculum outcomes while fostering require the study of theoretical trigonometric functions, the principles of an IB learner. calculus. Topics include: financial trigonometric equations and Students who are interested in the IB decision making, logical reasoning, identities, logarithmic and program should take this course. counting principles, probability, exponential functions and Students will look at mathematical polynomial functions, periodic equations, counting principles, concepts in detail, exploring difficult functions, logarithmic and transformations and composition of questions within each concept, as well exponential functions. 1 Credit functions, radical functions, rational as different applications of the function and polynomial functions. This course is also available online concept. Students should be able to 1 Credit through the Online Learning Centre grasp mathematical concepts and be (see page #33). This course is also available online mature, responsible learners. through the Online Learning Centre 1 Credit (see page #33).

Calculus 30 (CAL30) Workplace and Apprenticeship Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 30 Mathematics 30 (MWA30) This course is an advanced class for very capable math students who are planning Prerequisite: Workplace and to continue in mathematics at the university level. The course includes topics on Apprenticeship Mathematics 20 limits, differentiation and its application to curve sketching and problem solving, as This pathway is designed to provide well as an introduction to integration and calculating the area under curves. students with the mathematical 1 Credit understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre (see page majority of trades and for direct entry #33). into the work force. Topics include: trigonometry and measurement, transformations, logical reasoning, measures of central tendency, linear relations, probability, business and financial mathematics. 1 Credit This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre (see page #33).

17 Phys. Ed Course Offerings

Wellness 10 Active Living & Fitness 20 opposite semester of Driver (WLF10/WLM10)/WLL10) (ALF20) Education or Work Education. Due In Wellness 10, students acquire the This course allows students to learn to the availability of facilities we will knowledge, skills, and confidence more about and to focus on their hold some sessions over the noon needed to take action toward a own health and wellness, as well as hour. 1 Credit healthy, active lifestyle. Wellness providing an opportunity to promote 10 combines the goals of health and and encourage lifelong healthy, physical education and uses the best active lifestyles. This course will give Active Living Fitness 30 (ALF30) instruction from each - both in the the students the knowledge to Prerequisite: ALF 20 gym and the classroom - to prepare design, implement, measure and Active Living Fitness 30 is a locally students to enjoy and engage in modify a personal fitness plan developed course designed for and physical activity and to make throughout the semester. Students offered to students who wish to informed decisions to improve will have the opportunity to push themselves further in the area personal health. 1 Credit participate in a number of fitness of health and wellness that was classes offered by a variety of fitness studied in Active Living Fitness 20. facilities around the city. Fitness The class will focus on 3 key areas: Physical Education 20 (PED20) theory and activities related to The grade 11 program emphasizes concepts being taught are the focus. 1. Personal Fitness: Students will recreational activities that will give Join us and learn to live a healthy, continue with program planning participants the basic skills and active lifestyle! 1 Credit concepts learned in Active knowledge in a wide variety of Living 20 and design a personal activities that they may pursue as workout plan they will adults. The class is co-ed and Physical Education 30 (PED30) implement throughout the features activities such as: tennis, The grade 12 program continues to semester. golf, bowling, archery, curling, emphasize recreational activities 2. Personal Trainer: Students will broomball, ice games, racquetball, that will give the participants the partner with another student cross-country skiing, badminton, basic skill and knowledge in a wide and design, implement and fencing, social dance, aquatics, and variety of activities that they may monitor a fitness program for slow pitch. Minor officiating and pursue as adults. The class is co-ed them for an eight week period. scorekeeping skills are also taught. and features activities such as tennis, 3. Group Fitness Instructor: Since most activities are away from golf, bowling, weight training, Students will also have the the school, transportation will be aerobics, badminton, fitness and opportunity to experience, gain provided when possible. A student anatomy, broomball, squash and knowledge of and instruct a fee of $75 is required to help cover racquetball, curling, social dance, group fitness class of their the rental cost of facilities. down-hill skiing, aquatics, scuba, wall choice to the remainder of the Assessment is based on climbing, beach volleyball, class. participation, work ethic, horseshoes, tae-kwon-do, and slow- community and leadership hours, pitch. Since most activities are away Cost for this class will be $60.00 with activity hours, and a comprehensive from the school, transportation will much of the money going towards final exam. be provided when possible. A fee of attending fitness facilities in order to $75 is required to help cover the expose them to the various types of rental cost of facilities. Assessment fitness classes offered around the is based on a major project, practical city. 1 Credit game play, work ethic, community and leadership hours and participation. PE 20 & 30 require some noon hour and break time for travelling to/from off campus venues. Students planning to take Driver Education or Work Education must take P.E. 20 and/or 30 in the

18 Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings

Digital Media 20 (CME20) Photography 10 (PHO10) photography, alternative processes, Open for grades 10-12 Photography 10 is an introductory how to run a photography business, In this course, students will develop course in digital photography. or other areas of interest as skills in video production, computer Students will learn basic and approved by the instructor will be animation, and sound engineering. intermediate camera operation, covered. 1 Credit Industry standard software and a elements of composition, and will be Digital Graphic Design 20 wide range of media equipment will challenged to express these skills (GRA20) be available for students to learn creatively. Graphic design and Highly Recommended: Photography with as they create a variety of photograph post-processing with 10 or Computer Science 10 creative projects. Students who Adobe Photoshop will also be a major Graphic design 20 will focus on have an interest in computers, film learning component. Students will developing essential skills for studies, animation, performance have access to cameras, computers enhancing digital communication arts, and multimedia development and studio equipment. 1 Credit and advertising. Students will gain should consider this class. Students experience creating vector graphics who participate will be challenged with computer software such as to develop strong group work Photography 20 (PHO20) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and abilities, independent learning skills, Highly Recommended: Photography 10 InDesign in order to create products and the ability to meet project Photography 20 moves the student that demonstrate appealing colour, deadlines. Completion of this course from the personal level of digital balance, and aesthetic design. They will award a Communications Media photography to more professional will work to be innovative, and 20 credit. 1 Credit content. This higher level course is strive for creative and logical designed for students wanting to solutions to visual problems. This course is also available online explore photography as a career. Projects will include digital logo through the Online Learning Centre Portfolio work focuses on subjects creation, manipulating typography, (see page #33). more relevant to being a professional web design, digital imaging, and in the digital photography field with preparing printed media. An Digital Media 30 (CME30) advanced composition and editing interest in photography, illustration, Highly Recommended: Digital techniques being explored. 1 Credit drawing, and other artistic pursuits Media 20 This course is also available online is beneficial in this course. 1 Credit In this course, students will extend through the Online Learning Centre. their abilities in creative digital arts; (see page #33). in particular, students will delve into Digital Graphic Design 30 intermediate and advanced (GRA30) techniques with video production, Photography 30 (PHO30) Prerequisite: Digital Graphic computer animation, and sound Highly Recommended: Photography Design 20 engineering. This course culminates 20 or (Photography 10 & permission Graphic Arts 30 is intended for with a major multimedia project of from instructor). committed design students who the student’s choosing which will This course will focus on the wish to advance their skills and require a minimum of 60 hours of development of an individual design repertoire to prepare to time. Students who choose this professional portfolio. A large advance into the professional field. course should have strong group component of course work will be an Advertising and illustrating will be work abilities, independent learning extended study in an area of the focus through methods such as skills, and are able to meet project photography chosen by each student. printmaking, photography, and deadlines. Completion of this course More intensive work in commercial computer software. Students will will award a Communications Media and fine art photography areas will be build on their previous design skills 30 credit. 1 Credit part of the experience. Areas of digital and will have the opportunity to

retouching and composition through practice using new programs such as This course is also available online the use of Adobe Photoshop will be Adobe Dreamweaver. through the Online Learning Centre looked at in greater depth. A personal (see page #33). investigation of a specific area of photography such as the history of

19 Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings

Information Processing 10 Information Processing 30 Drafting20 (DRF20) (INF10) (INF30) Prerequisite: Drafting 10 Computers are everywhere, but do Highly Recommended: Information The course will review basic you have the skills to use them Processing 20 technical drafting skills and properly to lessen your workload, introduce students to intermediate- Using a variety of software, the build interesting projects and level concepts such as drawing students will be involved primarily in “wow” your audience? Students auxiliary views, developments, project work. The operation of the will explore topics such as computer fasteners, perspectives, and 3-D classroom will simulate that of an history, word processing, drawings. Students considering office with students participating in spreadsheets, digital photo engineering or architecture as a work experience on a rotational basis. manipulation, presentation skills, career are encouraged to take this The course will cover advanced HTML coding and touch course. 1 Credit desktop publishing, business English, keyboarding. Students will also be and mastery of office machines. This encouraged to demonstrate their course requires that students have creativity by working on a variety of Drafting 30 (DRF30) strong interpersonal skills, multimedia projects and website Prerequisite: Drafting 20 independent learning skills, and are designs. 1 Credit Descriptive geometry, intersections, able to meet project deadlines with working drawings, and residential minimal supervision. 1 Credit architecture are included in this Information Processing 20 course. The drawings attempted at this level will require significant (INF20) Drafting10 (DRF10) Highly Recommended: Information attention to detail, problem solving Students will be introduced to basic skills, and the ability to work Processing 10 technical drafting skills by *Open to Grade 11 and 12 students. effectively with peers under minimal constructing single view, orthographic, supervision. There will also be a Emphasis in this course is placed on oblique, isometric, sectional and basic major project that the students will mastery of office skills. Topics 3-dimensional drawings in AutoCAD. complete utilizing technical drafting covered include desktop publishing, This course is hands-on in nature, and skills and knowledge in an area of letter styles, books, business forms, offers an excellent introduction to their choice. Students considering memos, graphics, and logos. visualization skills. Students planning engineering or architecture as a Intermediate skills in word on pursuing engineering, architecture career are encouraged to take this processing, spreadsheets, and or higher maths at the post-secondary course.1 Credit database management will also be level are encouraged to take this focal points of the course. Students course as it helps develop problem will occasionally work outside the solving, logic, and spatial reasoning Accounting 10, 20, 30 skills. 1 Credit classroom, gaining experience on This course is only available online various office machines, and through the Online Learning Centre completing project work in and (see page 28). 1 Credit each around the school. This program offers an opportunity for students to refine their personal productivity Robotics and Automation 10/20/30 (RBA10/RBA20/RBA30) skills and using technology. 1 Credit In this course, students will learn about how emerging technologies of robotics and automated systems improve efficiency, increase human safety, and impact society and innovation. Focuses of the course include Circuit-building, Electronics Compo- nents, 3D Design and Manufacturing, and Coding. Students will gain hand-on expe- rience with soldering, 3D printing, CNC routing, laser cutting. Utilizing these tech- nologies, students will work both independently and collaboratively to solve design problems in creative ways. 1 Credit Each

20 Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings

Cooking/Sewing (PAB10 ) Clothing 30 (CLO30) Construction & Carpentry 20 Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None (CAC20) This course encourages the This class stresses experience in Prerequisite: Construction & development of life skills in the garment construction using regular Carpentry10 areas of foods and clothing. Units of and electronic sewing machines and This course is intended to extend study include kitchen safety, grain the serger. Students will research the the student’s knowledge of practical products, eggs and dairy, cake fashion industry, marketing strategies, and artistic wood working and decorating, meal preparation, and consumer responsibilities, and modern further develop the skills introduced making healthy choices through creative design. They will have the in Construction and Carpentry 10. nutritional decisions. Other topics opportunity to create many projects of Other areas of focus will include: include basic sewing skills, use of their choice throughout the course. • both the sewing machine and Additional costs will come from Safely develop life-long serger, along with several sewing supplies needed for projects. carpentry skills in a supportive projects. 1 Credit environment. The emphasis is a “hands-on” • Utilize a variety of hand tools, approach. Students will work on portable power tools and Construction & Carpentry 10 projects individually and in groups. stationary power tools. They may also take field trips to (CAC10) Students are taught how to estimate • Investigate and demonstrate investigate our community’s the construction techniques resources. 1 Credit costs of projects, identification of different types of woods, and various required in a typical residential fabrication techniques. Students will dwelling. Food Studies 30 (FOO30) learn how to safely operate hand • Construct projects indicative of Prerequisite: None tools, power tools, and larger shop personal skills levels. Today’s society is experiencing an equipment. Students select a second • Become aware of the many increased interest in the study of project of their choice in relation to different occupations required food and health. Students will focus their skill level. The second project will to bring a house to completion. on nutrition and diet. An area of involve all of the above, as well as study will be ethnic cuisine. layout, assembly, and finishing Materials are paid for by the Students will research, prepare, techniques. Cost of materials is paid individual students. 1 Credit sample, and evaluate advanced food by individual students. 1 Credit preparation. Another major project involves researching meals and cultures in other countries and Construction & Carpentry 30 presenting information and foods to (CAC30) the class. Certification in “Food Prerequisite: Construction & Carpentry 20 Safe” is also offered in this course. This course is intended to extend the student’s knowledge of practical and artistic 1 Credit woodworking and further develop the skills introduced in Construction and Carpentry 20. Other areas of focus will include:

Interior Design 30 (INT30) • Safely develop life-long carpentry skills in a supportive environment Prerequisite: None • Utilize a variety of hand tools, portable power tools and stationary power tools This course is for the student who is • interested in the creative elements Investigate and demonstrate the construction techniques required in a typical of design and home interiors. residential dwelling Students will assess and evaluate • Construct projects indicative of personal skill levels housing alternatives and floor plans. Areas of study will include furniture, • Become aware of the many different occupations required to bring a house to lighting, use of colour, zoning, and completion. landscaping. Discussion of interior Materials are paid for by the individual students. 1 Credit design techniques and field trips will be a part of this course. 1 Credit 21 Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings

Life Transitions 30 (LTR30) Financial Literacy 30 (FLT30) of work and gain valuable Prerequisite: None Highly Recommended: FLT20 employment skills and experience This course is concerned with the that will help build an effective major changes encountered Financial Literacy 30 focuses on seven resume. 2 Credits throughout life in health care, areas: earning, saving, spending, family, and the work place. It is borrowing, sharing, investing, and Academic Research/Work founded on the belief that protecting. The course addresses more Placement Program (CWE 30) individuals are better prepared to complex financial issues and decisions Are you planning to attend cope if they have the opportunity to that students may already be facing university but aren’t quite sure discuss and predict the likely while highlighting others they are which career path to choose? Do consequences of change and can likely to face withing the first few you want to explore some career formulate strategies to adapt to years of graduating high school. possibilities through an amazing change. Some topics that may be Financial Literacy 30 touches upon research/work experience on the U covered are the health care system, more complex issues such as: of S campus while you are still in conflicts in relationships , • Homeownership high school? The Academic reproductive health, parenting, • Debt management Research/Work Placement Program money management, independent • Including bankruptcy is a single-credit course available to living, and career planning. 1 Credit • Purchasing and leasing property Grade 11 and 12 students from an (including vehicles) academic stream, particularly in • Retirement planning science and math, and/or those with Financial Literacy 20 (FLT20) These components are all part of a a specialized skill. Preference is Prerequisite: None lifelong financial journey. given to Grade 12 students. The Financial Literacy 20 focuses on 1 credit. instructional in-school component seven areas: earning, saving, includes such concepts as spending, borrowing, sharing, Career & Work Exploration Occupational Health and Safety investing, and protecting. This (CWA30G/CWB30G) training, employment standards, course is an introduction to financial Prerequisite: None resume development, career issues and decisions that students Career and Work Exploration 30 is a research, and the development of a may already be facing and addresses non-prerequisite course open to grade professional career portfolio. This is the following topics: 11 and 12 students. Offered during complemented by a rewarding ten- • Value of money the afternoon, the course consists of week Academic Research/Work • Decision making as it applies to two components: classroom learning, Placement, which is practical finances and work exploration. The classroom experience in an academic or • Information security component includes the study of such professional setting. Students may • Budgeting fundamentals topics as personal awareness, career choose from a number of exciting • Cell phone contracts planning/exploration, job search and placement sites in the community or • Maintaining accurate financial preparation, employer-employee within various departments at the records relations, employment standards, and University of Saskatchewan in the • The concept of interest financial planning. The work College of Medicine, Vet. Med., • Career opportunities in the exploration component requires Engineering, Pharmacy & Nutrition, students to attend work sites for financial industry. Kinesiology, Arts & Sciences, Law, practical experience under the 1 credit Edwards School of Business, as well guidance of industry professionals. No as VIDO, Ag Canada, the CLS remuneration is provided for the hours Synchrotron and many others. worked, and the student is required to Students must go through an initial provide his/her own transportation to application, interview and selection job sites. These credits may not be process prior to acceptance into this used for university entrance, but unique program. Apply early provide students with an excellent through Student Services or speak opportunity to delve into the world with your Career Facilitator. 1 Credit

22 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

23 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 examine of the course is designed to help computational thinking and software local and global environmental students experience a variety of design, and allows students to become issues such as climate change, sciences to help them choose creators of computer applications. water, soil and air quality, appropriate courses in grades 11 & Through hands-on activities, students urbanization, bioresource 12. Students will participate in a will develop the fluency necessary to management, waste handling and variety of activities that seek to solve a variety of real-world problems. disposal, land-use planning, and the foster the development of Several programming environments impacts of agriculture and industry scientific skills. There will be an will be used throughout the course, on the environment from scientific emphasis on the impact of science including Scratch and Python. Students and Indigenous knowledge on the cultural perspectives of our who are considering careers in perspectives. Students will examine society as well as the use of computers, engineering, math, the role of environmental policies scientific inquiry and technological sciences, game design, web and ethics on decision making, and problem solving. 1 Credit development, and even art should will investigate environmental consider this class an excellent science related careers. 1 Credit opportunity to develop new approach to problem-solving. 1 Credit Physical Science 20 (PSC20) Prerequisite: Science 10 Health Science 20 (HSC20) Note: It is recommended that Prerequisite: Science 10 students have achieved a minimum This course will challenge students to of 70% in Science 10 and Math 10. look at the health science field from Math skills are important for success holistic and analytic perspectives. in this course. These provide a basis for making sound personal health choices. This course combines elements of Students will apply information in the Chemistry and Physics to investigate areas of medical knowledge systems concepts related to heating and and ethics, human anatomy and cooling, the foundations of physiology, nutrition and metabolism, chemistry, including the mole and and medical diagnostics. quantitative analysis of molecules Understanding the basic anatomy and and chemical reactions, and the physiology of the human body will characteristics and properties of provide a context for studying the waves. An overarching theme is the normal and abnormal functioning of study of the enterprise of public and various body systems is also examined. private science as it occurs in The tools and techniques used to agriculture, industry, and diagnose these systems. Students will universities to help students better also investigate the range of health understand the physical science science careers and post-secondary related career paths. Student programs available in Saskatchewan. inquiry will guide independent 1 Credit investigations of physical science phenomena. 1 Credit This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre (see page #33).

24 Science Course Offerings

Computer Science 30 (CSC30) Earth Science 30 (ESC30) Physics 30 (PHY30) Prerequisite: Computer Science 20 Prerequisite: Physical Science 20 or Prerequisite: Physics 20 or This course will challenge students Environmental Science 20 Physical Science 20 to extend their current Students will examine our planet’s understanding of computer geological origins and the geological Note: It is recommended that science concepts, particularly timescale as a foundation to guide students have achieved a through the object-oriented decision making with regard to the minimum of 70% in Physical programming paradigm. The use of its mineral and energy Science 20 and Foundations of Processing language will be used resources, the maintenance and Math 20. Math skills are extensively through the term, remediation of the environment, and important for success in this which allows for impressive visuals response to geological hazards. course. to be created in your programs. A Hands-on field experiences will Physics 30 uses concepts related culminating major project will enable students to develop visual- to motion, forces, gravitation, allow students to focus their study spatial reasoning skills and an electromagnetism, and nuclear on particular interests (game understanding of the role of and quantum physics to expand design, productivity software, app Geographic Information Systems. the exploration of the nature of development, robotics, etc…) Students will also explore the physics started in Physical Science towards the end of the course. historical and contemporary 20. Additionally, there will be an Students who are considering significance of Earth Science and increased emphasis on the computer science, engineering, related careers. 1 Credit mathematical description and math, or sciences at the post- analysis of physical phenomena. secondary level should take this Mathematical skills are vital for class. 1 Credit Chemistry 30 (CHE30) success in this course. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Physical Science 20 This course is also available online through the Online Learning Biology 30 (BIO30) NOTE: Math skills are important for success in this course. Centre. (see page #33). Prerequisite: Health Science 20 or Environmental Science 20 Topics explored in this course include Cellular structure and function will chemical bonding and materials be reviewed followed by an in- science, equilibrium systems including depth look at the structure and aqueous equilibria and acid base function of DNA, cell division, and equilibria, oxidation-reduction the mechanics and consequences reactions and applications of of genetics. The Theory of electrochemistry. Students will also Evolution through Natural carry out a student directed study in Selection will be studied as well as an area of personal interest relevant to Classification and the diversity of Chemistry 30. 1 Credit life on Earth. 1 Credit This course is also available online This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre through the Online Learning Centre (see page #33). (see page #33).

25 Second Languages Course Offerings

Second Languages French 09 (FRE09) French 20 (FRE20) Although recommended, a second Come join the fun as you develop your Prerequisite: French 10 or French language is not a required credit French language skills by participating Immersion background and under Core Curriculum. A student in activities that focus on developing, special permission. may not substitute a second understanding , and speaking French. French 20 introduces new vern language credit for a compulsory Written activities are integrated to tenses, as well as building on the course or required area of study. reinforce your communication skills. knowledge developed through The University of Saskatchewan Build and utilize vocabulary through French 9 & 10. Themes that may requires a second language only activities that reflect real like be covered include: self- when majoring in languages. experiences. The units studied in knowledge, media and advertising However, a student may use a grade nine are Back at It (Getting back and travel. 1 Credit language credit to satisfy other into French); The Movies, and World entrance requirements for of Work (Part-Time Jobs). Education and Arts and Science. Students with a French immersion French 30 (FRE30) Many universities outside the background must identify themselves Prerequisite: French 20 or French province do require a second when registering. Recommendations Immersion background and language, which is sometimes will then be made for an appropriate special permission specified to be French. (Attention: grade placement in secondary school French 30 introduces the especially to those wanting to attend French. subjunctive verb tense while the University of Alberta (Fine Arts continuing to build on knowledge Program) and Eastern Canadian Students who have no previous acquired through French 9, 10, 20. Universities.) Please see Student background in Core French are The themes used to develop Services for further information. encouraged to see the guidance vocabulary, conversation and The school’s second language counsellors for more information. written skills include: languages program includes French, German, and cultures of the world, racism, and Japanese. Some language personal independence. 1 Credit 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, consumerism and cinema. French 10 French 10, 20, 30 continues to build on the vocabulary The goals of this program are, and grammatical structures studied in among others: Grade 9. 1 Credit • To develop language skills that will enable the student to communicate effectively and accurately in French. • To develop an openness toward cultural diversity and a comprehension of the bilingual and multi-cultural reality of Canada today. This curriculum promotes the learning of French through the study of themes that focus on student experiences. Each theme includes a topic to be developed and a unit project.

26 Second Languages Course Offerings

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 This course is also available online Hiragana increases and becomes interested in the IB program should through the Online Learning Centre more complex with the apply in Grade 9 and participate in (see page #33). introduction of more complex 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 introduced and continued German 30 (GER30) Grade 11. The curriculum promotes development of Kanji writing will Prerequisite: German 20 the learning of language through the be stressed. The cultural German 30 explores themes and study of themes that focus on component of the course deals contexts again with a “hands-on”, student experience. Each theme with situations in daily life in project centred approach. Students includes a topic to be developed and Japan. Additional culturally learn to articulate their thoughts and a unit project. related activities are included in feelings in different contexts with the course. 1 Credit greater sensitivity and sophistication. 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 Japanese 30 takes oral and Prerequisite: None background is required. There will written communication to a more Japanese 10 is an introduction to the be a variety of different themes advanced level and deals, in Japanese language. The main focus is which are explored with a “hands- particular, with complex everyday on oral and written communication. on” approach. The themes are expressions. The students will Listening with understanding is also project centred, which allows continue to learn more Japanese stressed. One of the Japanese writing students to express themselves and writing, focusing on the systems, Hiragana, will be introduced. understand people in different development of their Kanji Students will also learn some Kanji contexts. Students interested in writing. The cultural component characters (pictographic, Chinese participating in German Exchange of the course focuses on characters). The vocabulary acquired must apply early in the second understanding and developing in the course will be written in semester. 1 Credit flexibility and sensitivity in the Hiragana. The cultural component of cultural differences between This course is also available online the course will deal with everyday Canada and Japan. 1 Credit through the Online Learning Centre social communication and etiquette. (see page #33). Various culturally related activities such as origami, learning songs, cooking, and crafts will be introduced to stimulate an interest in Japanese culture. 1 Credit

27 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 History 30

28 Social Sciences Course Offerings

History 10 (HIS10) HISTORY 30 (HIS30) LAW 30 (LAW30) This course provides students with Highly Recommended: History 10 Highly Recommended: History 10 an opportunity to investigate the *Open to Grade 12 students only *Open to grade 11 and 12 historical roots to many of the History 30 allows students to explore students. political and economic issues and both significant historical and challenges facing contemporary The objective of this course is for contemporary events that have, and society. Specifically, the course will the individual to become aware of continue to, shape our nation. There focus on events emanating from the the rights, responsibilities, and will be an emphasis on contemporary Twentieth Century. Key events such fundamental laws governing our challenges that will influence the long- as the French Revolution, the society. Topics covered include term wellness of Canadians and the Enlightenment, the Industrial our Canadian legal system, Canadian nation. 1 Credit Revolution and the era of criminal law and procedure, civil Colonialism will be studied. This course is also available online law including torts, family law, 1 Credit through the Online Learning Centre. contracts, wills and estates, (see page #33). employment and consumer law, immigration and environmental History 20 (HIS20) law. Highly Recommended: History 10 The course helps the individual If you are interested in studying the become aware of business and world wars, the Cold War, issues legal procedures. One should surrounding global instability or acquire sufficient knowledge to social and economic changes over become aware of when the past 100 years that have professional legal services are mpacted our world today, then this desirable and necessary. is the class for you. The goal of Community resources are widely History 20 is to help students make used. 1 Credit sense of the major political, social, This course is also available online and economic issues facing humanity through the Online Learning at the beginning of the 21st Century Centre. (see page #33). and to promote an understanding of history as a discipline; including the nature and diversity of its sources. Utilizing inquiry methods of learning, individual projects, collaborative discussions, and historical thinking (the study of primary and secondary sources), students will develop an understanding of the present through a critical reflection of the past. 1 Credit

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Indigenous Studies 10 (NAT10) Religions of the World 30 *Indigenous Studies may be taken (WOR30) instead of History 10 Highly Recommended: History 10 The aim of Indigenous Studies 10 is This course is a comparative to develop a personal and cultural examination of many of the world’s awareness of First Nation, Inuit and religions. Students will have an Mėtis peoples of Canada. Students opportunity to study the origins, become familiar with the cultures, development, and principle beliefs of and traditional philosophy of these religions. In addition, Indigenous cultures, and study the opportunities will be provided for pre-contact and post-contact history students to understand the influential of European Settlement in Canada. role religion has played, or is playing, Focus is made on the spiritual, on a personal, cultural, national, and family, economic, educational, and international level. 1 Credit social life of Indigenous peoples. 1 Credit Psychology 30 (PSY30) Highly Recommended: History 10 Indigenous Studies 20 (NAT20) Psychology is the systematic scientific Highly Recommended: Indigenous study of human behaviour, Studies 10 experiences, and mental processes. This course will examine issues and The focus of psychology is human concerns of indigenous people on development, how people change, and both a national and international how they stay the same over the life level. The course will focus on the span. Students will learn about human concept of self-determine, land growth through infancy, adolescence, claims, future development, adulthood, and old age. 1 Credit urbanization, human rights, social This course is also available online injustices, and indigenous justice through the Online Learning Centre systems. 1 Credit (see page #33).

Indigenous Studies 30 (NAT30) Highly Recommended: Indigenous Studies 20 *Open to Grade 12 students only Indigenous Studies 30 provides an overview of Canadian history from an Indigenous perspective. The historical roots of contemporary Indigenous and Canadian issues will 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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Social Science Driver Education (DRI10) Driver Education is a non-credit History 30 class which is partially scheduled Native Studies 30 at noon hour. Some release time Electives from other courses and some out Accounting 10, 20, 30 -of-school time are also required. Communications Media 20, 30 The course includes classroom Communications Media (French) 20, 30 study, simulation and in car Geography 30 practice, as well as home driving Journalism 20 with parents or other Law 30 responsible adults. Photography 20 To be eligible, students must Online Learning Centre German 10, 20, 30 meet the age requirements http://olc.spsd.sk.ca Psychology 30 specified by the system-wide As a Saskatoon Public School student, Driver Education program and Join the hundreds of students who you are invited to meet with a guidance must be 15 years of age before are enjoying the wide variety of full- counsellor at your home school to being allowed to participate in credit Grade 10-12 internet-based discuss using online courses to the course. Students must also courses… complement your education. have a birth certificate and two • Continuous intake other pieces of identification. Proudly offered by Saskatoon Public No Credit • Teacher-directed Schools. • Independent study • Over 35 courses available • Easy Access to your teacher by phone, e-mail or in person. Please visit our website for more information: http://olc.spsd.sk.ca

2020-2021 ONLINE COURSES: English ELA A10, B10, 20, A30, B30 Creative Writing 20, 30 Math Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10; Foundations 20, 30; Workplace & Apprentice 10, 20, 30 Mathématiques Pré-Calc 20 (French) Pre-Calculus 20, 30 Calculus 30 Science Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Computer Science 20, 30 Physical Science 20 Physics 30

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