Grades 9-12 Program Planning Guide 2021-2022

WINDERMERE SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADE 9-12 PROGRAM GUIDE 2021-2022

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………………………....…3 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ...... 4-7 WINDERMERE COURSE OFFERINGS ...... 8

DEPARTMENTS/COURSE OFFERINGS ADST: Business Education ...... 9-10 ADST: Careers ...... 10-11 ADST: Information and Communications Technology ...... 11 ADST: Home Economics ...... 12-13 ADST: Culinary Arts ...... 13-14 ADST: Technology Education ...... 14-16 Diverse Learners ...... 17-19 English Language Arts ...... 20-21 English Language Learning ...... 22 Arts Education: Instrumental Music ...... 23-24 Arts Education: Choral Music ...... 24-25 Arts Education: Dance ...... 25 Arts Education: Digital Imaging and Photography ...... 25-27 Arts Education: Drama ...... 27-28 Arts Education: Film Studies ...... 28 Arts Education: Visual Arts ...... 28-30 Mathematics ...... 31-33 Modern Languages ...... 34-36 Physical Education ...... 37-38 Science ...... 39-40 Social Studies ...... 41-43

OTHER COURSES Community Service 11 ...... 44

PROGRAMS Leadership Program ...... 45-47 Work Experience Program ...... 48 Youth Train in Trades Programs ...... 49-51 Distributed Learning: Vancouver Learning Network ...... 52 Adult Education ...... 53

INTRODUCTION

Acknowledging that we live, work and play on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqeum, Tsleil- Waututh and Squamish people.

This guide is prepared to provide students and their parents with an introduction to the courses available for Grades 9 to 12 at Windermere Secondary School. The Grade 8 program is available in a separate document distributed to elementary schools. The course descriptions are intended to guide both students and parents to the most suitable choices for a complete high school graduation.

While counsellors are available to guide students through this process, it is the responsibility of students in consultation with parents to ensure that the appropriate sequence of courses leading to graduation is chosen and completed. This responsibility extends to the selection of appropriate courses in meeting the various entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions.

A student’s program should be realistic and based on a student’s interests and abilities.

The purpose of the B.C. school system is to enable learners to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.

To achieve this purpose, we have a collective mandate to develop the “educated citizen,” which is defined as having:

• Intellectual Development – to develop the ability of students to analyze critically, reason and think independently, and acquire basic learning skills and bodies of knowledge; to develop in students a lifelong appreciation of learning, a curiosity about the world around them, and a capacity for creative thought and expression. • Human and Social Development – to develop in students a sense of self-worth and personal initiative; to develop an appreciation of the fine arts and an understanding of cultural heritage; to develop an understanding of the importance of physical health and well-being; to develop a sense of social responsibility, acceptance and respect for the ideas and beliefs of others. • Career Development – to prepare students to attain their career and occupational objectives; to assist in the development of effective work habits and the flexibility to deal with change in the workplace.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must earn the minimum number of credits required to fulfill one of the four ways to graduate in B.C.

B.C. Ministry of Education Graduation Policy

I. B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) The B.C. Certificate of Graduation, or Dogwood Diploma, is awarded to students who successfully complete the provincial graduation requirements. To graduate, students require at least 80 credits total.

Of these 80 credits:

• 52 credits are required from the following: – Physical and Health Education 10 (4 credits). – Science 10 (4 credits), and a Science 11 or 12 (4 credits). – Social Studies 10 (4 credits), and a Social Studies 11 or 12 (4 credits). – A Math 10 (4 credits), and a Math 11 or 12 course (4 credits). – A Language Arts 10, 11, and a required 12 course (4 credits required at each grade, 12 credits total). – An Arts Education 10, 11, or 12 and/or an Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 10, 11, or 12 (4 credits total). – Career-Life Education (4 credits), and Career-Life Connections (4 credits).

• At least 28 credits must be elective course credits.

• At least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a required Language Arts 12 course.

In addition, students must also complete three Provincial Graduation Assessments in Literacy and in Numeracy.

II. B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood) Students who are 18 years of age or older have the choice of pursuing graduation through a Dogwood Diploma or an Adult Dogwood Diploma. Learners must be 18 or older to be an “adult learner” and take courses as credit towards their Adult Graduation Diploma. Courses can be taken at school district continuing education centres or as part of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program at a post-secondary institution.

To graduate with an Adult Dogwood, learners must have:

• A Language Arts 12 course (or higher) (4 credits)

• A Math 11 or 12 course (4 credits)

• At least three additional Grade 12 electives, or a Social Studies 11 and two additional Grade 12 electives (4 credits each). BAA courses do not meet this requirement.

Courses and credits can be counted from the public secondary and post-secondary systems provided they have met the criteria for equivalency.

Adult learners may also get credit recognition for current or past work skills or competencies or for post-secondary training courses they have completed.

Adult learners are not required to complete the Graduation Numeracy or Literacy Assessments.

III. International Student Graduation Credit To earn a Dogwood diploma, international students must meet all graduation requirements and demonstrate competence in one of Canada’s two official languages.

There are several specific conditions that pertain to international students. They must earn credit for courses from a British Columbia-certified teacher as stated in the international Student Graduation Credit Policy. No equivalency review or challenge process is permitted for these courses.

IV. B.C. School Completion Certificate (Evergreen Certificate) The School Completion Certificate, or Evergreen Certificate, is intended to celebrate success in learning and accomplishments of diverse learners. To be eligible for a School Completion Certificate, the student must have an IEP and be designated in one of the Ministry of Education’s inclusive education categories.

The Evergreen Certificate does not represent graduation and therefore is not equivalent to a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). It represents the completion of personal learning goals as identified in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Summary of Graduation Requirements: Dogwood Diploma

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Required: minimum 52 credits

English Choose two 2-credit courses: Choose one 4-credit course: Choose one 4-credit course:

Language Arts  Composition 10  Composition 11  English Studies 12  Literary Studies 10  Creative Writing 11  New Media 10  Literary Studies 11  New Media 11  Spoken Language 11

Mathematics Choose one 4-credit course: Choose one 4-credit course: (Grade 11 or Grade 12)

 Foundations of  Foundations of  Foundations of Mathematics Mathematics and Mathematics 11 12 Pre-calculus 10  Pre-calculus 11  Pre-calculus 12  Workplace Mathematics 10  Workplace Mathematics 11  Calculus 12

Science Required 4-credit course: Choose one 4-credit course: (Grade 11 or Grade 12)

 Science 10  Physics 11  Physics 12  Life Sciences 11  Anatomy and Physiology 12  Chemistry 11  Chemistry 12  Science for Citizens 11

Social Studies Required 4-credit course: Choose one 4-credit course: (Grade 11 or Grade 12)  Social Studies 10  Explorations in Social  BC First Peoples 12 Studies 11  Comparative Cultures 12  Comparative World Religion 12  Economic Theory 12  Human Geography 12  Urban Studies 12  20th Century World History 12  Asian Studies 12  Genocide Studies 12  Political Studies 12  Law Studies 12  Philosophy 12  Social Justice 12

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Summary of Graduation Requirements: Dogwood Diploma Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Arts Education/ Choose 4 credits at either Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12 ADST  Arts Education  Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST) Career Required 8 credits in Career Education (Grade10, Grade 11, or Grade 12) Education  Career-Life Education  Career-Life Connections (including 30 hours of work experience or career-life exploration) Physical and Required 4-credit course: Health  Physical and Health Education 10 Education (PHE) Electives: minimum 28 credits Depending on the school’s offerings and student’s choice, the number of electives in each grade level will vary. The 28 elective credits in Grades 10-12 can come from the following options: • Ministry-developed or Ministry-approved courses • External Credentials • Board/Authority Authorized (BAA) courses • Post-Secondary (“dual”) credit • Independent Directed Studies (IDS)

Elective Grade 10: 2 electives Grade 11: 3-5 electives Grade 12: 6-7 electives*

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Total: 80 credits required for graduation * at least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a required Grade 12 Language Arts course. Graduation Program Assessments Required for  Numeracy 10  Literacy 12 Graduation  Literacy 10

WINDERMERE COURSE OFFERINGS

MATHEMATICS ARTS EDUCATION APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS AND Math 9 Media 10 TECHNOLOGIES (ADST) Foundations of Math and Pre- Photography 10, 11 & 12 Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10 Calculus 10 Annual Production 11 & 12 Accounting 11 Workplace Math 10 Graphic Production 11 & 12 Financial Accounting 12 Pre-calculus 11 Innovative Business Strategies 12 Foundations of Math 11 Art 9 Marketing and Promotion 11 Workplace Math 11 Studio Arts 2D 10 - 12: Drawing and E-Commerce 12 Foundations of Math 12 Painting Business Computer Applications 12 Pre-calculus 12 Art Studio 10 - 12 Calculus 12 Studio Arts 3D: Ceramics & Sculpture Computer Studies 10 11 & 12 Computer Information Systems 11 P.E. Careers in Art 12 Computer Programming 11 & 12 Physical and Health Education 9 & 10 Web Page Design 12 Active Living 11 & 12 Drama 9 & 10 Fitness & Conditioning 11 & 12 Drama 11 & 12: Acting Electronics and Robotics 10 Games and Sports 11 & 12 Theatre Criticism 12 Robotics 11 & 12 Power Mechanics 10 Film Studies 11 Automotive Technology 11 & 12 SCIENCE Film Studies 12 Engine & Drive Train 12 Science 9 & 10 Chemistry 11 & 12 Dance Foundations (Beginners, Woodwork 10, 11 & 12 Life Sciences 11 Intermediate) 10-12 Anatomy & Physiology 12 Dance Technique and Performance 12 Food Studies 10, 11 & 12 Physics 11 & 12 Culinary Arts 10, 11 & 12 Science for Citizens 11 Instrumental Music: Concert Band (Beginners, Intermediate and Textiles 10, 11 & 12 SOCIAL STUDIES Advanced) Fashion Design 11 & 12 Social Studies 9 & 10 Junior Jazz Band 8-12 Fashion Construction – Advanced 12 Explorations in Social Studies 11 Music 10: Beginner Guitar Comparative Cultures 12 Music 11: Intermediate Guitar Interpersonal and Family Relationships 11 Cultural and Physical Geography 12 Housing and Living Environments 12 20th Century World History 12 Music 9: Choir Child Development and Caregiving 12 Law Studies 12 Concert Choir 10 Media and Social Studies 12 Choral Music 11 & 12: Concert Choir CAREERS Psychology 11 Choral Music 11 & 12: Vocal Jazz Career Education 9 Sociology 11 Career Life Education 10 LANGUAGE ARTS Career Life Connections LANGUAGES Language Arts 9, 10 & 11 Work Experience Program 11 & 12 French 9, 10, 11 & 12 Composition 11 Mandarin 9, 10, 11 & 12 New Media 11 OTHER COURSES Introductory Mandarin 11 English Studies 12 Community Service 11 Introductory Spanish 11 English Studies 12 Hybrid Study Block 12 Spanish 9, 10, 11 & 12

DEPARTMENTS & COURSE OFFERINGS

APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGIES (ADST)

BUSINESS EDUCATION

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MARKETING 10 Entrepreneurship, marketing, and personal finance are featured with topics including how to manage money, savings, and investing and credit. Also studied will be creating a business venture using market data and business plans and international markets. There will be keyboarding, and Internet use components and we hope to provide a marketing work experience unit in the school store (Warrior Warehouse).

ACCOUNTING 11 If you are planning a career in business or planning to study Commerce at the post-secondary level a basic knowledge of Accounting is essential. Money is the lifeblood of any business and Accounting deals with three vital questions: Where did the money come from? Where did it go? What did we get for it? You will learn basic Accounting Principles and learn about Source Documents, Journals, Ledgers, Trial Balances, Worksheets, Income Statements, Balance Sheets and other Financial Statements. This course is a prerequisite for Financial Accounting 12.

MARKETING AND PROMOTION 11 Note: Open to Grade 10 students; preference is given to Grade 11s and 12s

Marketing is the skill of developing goods and services and moving them from initial planning to the final consumer. Students will examine marketing concepts and strategies, look at how marketing research affects both product development and sales strategies, develop experience at marketing practices through work in the school store, the Warrior Warehouse, and create, implement and analyze various marketing strategies.

BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 12 Note: Must be in Grades 10 to 12. Keyboarding skills are an advantage.

Students will learn how to use computers and software to fulfill a wide variety of business needs, databases for information handling, desktop publishing and presentation software for the completion of business tasks. Classes will also examine the role of the internet and electronic communications in modern day business operations.

E-COMMERCE 12 Recommended: Marketing and Promotion 11 is strongly recommended

Students in this course will examine the mechanics of global marketing and the effects of global markets on the provincial economy. They will describe, develop and explain the role and impact of market research on business and private buying decisions and compare, demonstrate and develop marketing strategies and study their effects on buyer decisions. Students may also work in a supervisory capacity in the school store, The Warrior Warehouse.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 12 Recommended: Accounting 11

Students will continue to learn the fundamentals of accounting and transition towards a more analytical view on businesses’ financial health. Furthermore, financial management skills, analysis, and presentation skills will be developed. Students will be using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets extensively. This course is great for those planning on a career in Finance, Professional Accounting & Management. It also will provide a firm understanding of investments and the stock market. Some of the topics covered in the course are merchandise accounting, payroll management, cash flow and control of accounts receivable.

BA INNOVATIVE BUSINESS STRATEGIES 12 Recommended: Marketing 11 or Marketing 12, Accounting 11, Business Computers Applications 11

Innovative Business Strategies 12 aims at offering students from any discipline the opportunity to develop and apply the following to various business scenarios: innovative critical thinking and analytical skills, communication skills (business writing, public speaking/presentations), reading/deciphering/interpreting business information, substantive research skills, inter-disciplinary approach to problem solving and decision making. Students will have the opportunity to develop into solid leaders that can help any organization capitalize on the sweet spot between emerging trends, organizational capabilities, and unmet market needs. Students will discover new ways to reach outside their classrooms and tap into the best ideas anywhere in the world. They will learn to accurately assess the competition, design a clear and compelling strategy, understand an organization’s capabilities and use them to their fullest extent, identify and sustain an organization’s competitive advantage and obtain necessary resources through alliances, acquisitions, or internal corporate ventures. We will distill and apply the latest strategic insights and approaches and help students accurately assess the competition in any industry. Students will also learn and practice ethical business practices in our global economy.

CAREERS

CAREER EDUCATION 9 Recommended: Career Education 8

Students enrolled in this off-timetable course will attend workshops on stress management, healthy eating, family life, career and educational planning, exercise & health and positive decision-making.

CAREER LIFE EDUCATION 10 Career Life Education 10 is a ‘real life’ course where students learn how to set personally meaningful goals, recognize and cultivate relevant opportunities and supportive relationships, and continually re-evaluate and revise their plans. This is a requirement for educated citizens in an ever-changing world. Educated citizens are lifelong learners who continually build on their self-awareness about evolving interests and strengths, and who can use their personal knowledge to inform their life choices with flexibility as opportunities and challenges arise. The intent of this course is the ongoing process of self-discovery, growth in competence, and learning from experiences in educational, community, work-related and personal life contexts.

CAREER LIFE CONNECTIONS Career Life Connections requires students to utilize the skills and experiences they have gained from their education thus far. Students will work off-timetable over a four-month period to complete a capstone project which will be shared and celebrated with the community. A capstone project is a culminating project that allows the students to demonstrate their learning using area(s) of interest as the basis for their project. Students must design, assemble and present the project to an audience to demonstrate personal learning and achievement (in and out of school), growth in the core competencies (critical, creative thinking, communication, personal and social responsibility) and a reflection of their post-graduation plan.

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Note: For Grade 11 & 12 students

Students enroll on a voluntary basis in this two-year program designed to provide an opportunity for Grade 11 and 12 students to explore two career choices and to gain valuable work experience before proceeding to post-secondary education or starting work on a full-time basis (see page 47 for further details).

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER STUDIES 10 Recommended: Math 8

This is a hands-on course designed for anyone wishing to learn more about computers. There is no experience necessary. The course will introduce a variety of different topics in Computers including: 2d graphic design, 3d graphic design, office 365, web design and game programing. This is a great starting place to determine if any aspect of computer science is of interest to you.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 11 Recommended: Grade 10 with Info Tech 10 OR a grade 11 or 12 student

This is a general senior-level computer course for Grade 11 and 12 students. Depending on students’ interests and goals, topics may include computer hardware, office applications, 3D modeling, programming and web design. Students may take Computer Programming 11 upon completion of this course.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 11 Recommended: Pre-calculus 10

This course will introduce the concept of computational thinking to students. Using the Java programming language with Intelij IDE, students will learn to build applications from the ground up. Students will learn about data structures, simple algorithms, test based design, and how to build simple GUI applications.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 12 Recommended: Programming 11

Students will be expected to use the concepts learned in Programming 11 to build upon their skills into more advance programming techniques. This includes the following topics: Inheritance, Polymorphism, Documentation, use of external libraries, recursion, algorithms, databases and more advance GUI techniques. This course is a great steppingstone for those interested in pursuing a career in computer science.

WEB PAGE DESIGN 12 Recommended: Computer Studies 10

Students will learn in depth HTML and CSS to design web pages of professional looking caliber. After students will use JavaScript to add some functionality to their websites. Finally, an introduction to hosting a server and using a server side language to attach a database to your website.

This is a hands-on computer course intended for Grade 9 and 10 students. Topics include computer hardware, web 2.0 media, desktop publication, video editing, office applications and game programming for Windows and Android operating systems. This course is a highly recommended for Computer Programming 11.

HOME ECONOMICS

FOOD STUDIES 10 Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $35

Practice basic cooking techniques and have fun preparing a variety of foods for all occasions. Gain confidence in making everything from cakes, cookies, pastas to pizza. Whether you are a beginner or experienced in food preparation, you will explore the essentials of nutritional cooking.

FOODS STUDIES 11 Recommended: Food Studies 10 or recommendation of the Department Head. Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $45

This course focuses on planning and preparing nutritious foods for individual, groups and families. Students will develop various skills from planning menus to presenting attractive meals. They will prepare a variety of foods including pastas, soups, salads, breads, international cuisine and much more.

FOOD STUDIES 12 Recommended: Food Studies 11 or recommendation of the Department Head Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $45

Expand your knowledge and develop your food preparation techniques in this advanced level of food preparation course. Learn to prepare nutritious foods from around the world and bring them together in a unique presentation.

EARLY MANDARIN BILINGUAL (EMB) ELECTIVE - FOODS The objective of this course is to give students opportunity to learn and practice Mandarin through cooking. Students will learn the names of equipment, ingredients and cooking terms typically used in preparing Asian cuisines.

TEXTILES 10 Note: Supplemental materials fee of $30 (includes first pattern)

Create clothing and fashion accessories. Sew skirts, pants, tops, dresses and jackets using easy speed sewing techniques. Learn to operate computer sewing machines, embroidery machines, and master the art of sewing.

TEXTILES 11 Recommended: Textiles 10 or Fashion Design 11 Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $30

Master the finer techniques of sewing. Create a minimum of three projects that will fit into your wardrobe. Further develop skills using computer sewing machines, embroidery machines and sewers. This course will prepare you for Fashion Design courses.

TEXTILES 12 Recommended or Concurrent: Textiles 11 or Fashion Design 11 Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $30

Master a variety of advanced sewing skills using commercial patterns or fashion design techniques.

FASHION DESIGN 11 Recommended: Open to Grade 11 and 12 students only Note: Supplemental materials fee of $30 (includes first pattern)

This course is designed for grade 11 and 12 students with little or no previous sewing experience. Use easy speed sewing techniques to create clothing and fashion accessories. Learn to operate computer sewing machines, embroidery machines and sergers.

FASHION DESIGN 12 Recommended: Textile 11 or Fashion Design 11 Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $30

Design your own unique line of clothing and fashion accessories using the easy flat pattern method. We will look at fashion forecasts, practice fashion illustrations, develop portfolios as well as take field trips to fashion shows. This course will prepare you for entrance into post-secondary fashion design schools.

BA FASHION CONSTRUCTION – ADVANCED 12 Recommended: Fashion Design 12 Beginner or Concurrent with Fashion Design 12 Beginner Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $30

Use advanced pattern-making techniques to create your own exclusive line of clothing and accessories. Investigate careers in the fashion industry through work experience (optional). This course will prepare you for entrance into post-secondary fashion design schools.

INTERPERSONAL AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 11 This course focuses on human development issues such as the exploration of self, communication skills, personal values, goal setting, self-esteem, and happiness. Adolescent development and its challenges through to adulthood, lifestyle choices, ageing and current events related to these issues are also discussed.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CAREGIVING 12 Learn about behaviours, skills and attitudes necessary for success in service-related industries. Explore jobs in health sciences, education, etc. Focus will be on relationships, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as working with all ability levels by empowering and advocating for others.

Students in Food Studies and Culinary Art courses may be offered the opportunity to complete Food Safe Level 1 Certification. A fee of $25.00 will be charged.

HOUSING AND LIVING ENVIRONMENTS 12 Recommended: Interpersonal and Family Relationships 11

This course focuses on the family, cultural heritage, marriage, social changes, stress and financial management. Infancy, childhood, pregnancy, parenting, and current events related to these issues are also discussed.

CULINARY ARTS

CULINARY ARTS 10 (Note: Students must be in Grade 10)

Culinary Arts 10 focuses on quantity food preparation and service in the cafeteria. Students develop the skills necessary for commercial food preparation. Students develop attitudes required by food-service professionals and practice customer service.

NOTE: This course requires participation of break cart and of lunch service. 13

CULINARY ARTS 11 (Note: Students must be in Grade 11)

Culinary Arts 11 focuses on quantity food preparation and service in the cafeteria. Students develop the skills necessary for commercial food preparation as they participate in activities related to receiving, storing and presenting nutritious foods. Students develop attitudes required by food-service professionals and practice customer service.

As students experience the creative preparation and presentation of food, they will build an awareness of its social and cultural significance. Students will begin to understand the economics of operating a food related enterprise, including purchasing, cost accounting and portion control. Students develop skills valuable to obtaining employment and/or entrance to related post-secondary training institutions.

NOTE: This course requires participation of break cart and of lunch service.

CULINARY ARTS 12 (Note: Students must be in Grade12)

Culinary Arts 12 focuses on quantity food preparation and service in the cafeteria. Students develop the skills necessary for commercial food preparation as they participate in activities related to receiving, storing and presenting nutritious foods. Students develop attitudes required by food-service professionals and practice customer service.

As students experience the creative preparation and presentation of food, they will build an awareness of its social and cultural significance. Students will expand their understanding of the economics of operating a food related enterprise, including purchasing, cost accounting and portion control. Students will continue to develop skills valuable to obtaining employment and/or entrance to related post-secondary training institutions.

NOTE: This course requires participation of break cart and of lunch service.

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS 10 This is an introductory course into electronics and robotics. Students will be exposed to difference aspects of electronic components such as circuit boards (Arduino), solder, resistance, load and power supply. Students will be introduced to programming those circuit boards using a program called Scratch. This course is strongly recommended for students who wish to study STEM courses. This is a hands-on and project-based course.

ROBOTICS 11 Recommended: Electronics and Robotics 10

This course is recommended for students who are interested in pursuing STEM careers. Students in this course will learn about robotics design and production as well as programming with microcontrollers. This course introduces applied design cycle which will be used in this hands-on and project-based course.

ROBOTICS 12 Recommended: Robotics 11

Students will learn advanced robotics design and production. Students will learn about robotics technology in different industries and continue building programming, collaboration, and problem- solving skills. Students will look at careers involving robotics. This is a hands-on and project-based course.

POWER MECHANICS 10 Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $25

Power Mechanics will give opportunities to develop theoretical and practical skills applied to a variety of technical challenges. These include shop safety, oxyacetylene welding, hand tool use, magnetic levitation vehicles, rockets (solid fuel), CO2 car racers, and small engine repair, design and development process, as well as some metal working processes.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 11 Recommended: Power Mechanics 10 Note: Coveralls and Safety Glasses approximately $50

Introductory automotive course based on developing shop skills, safety and a mature, responsible attitude in the shop setting. Areas covered: Engines and support systems, transmissions, drivelines, brakes, steering/suspension, electrical basics, welding. Proper use of hand tools and specialty equipment is a high priority in terms of safety concerns.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 12 Recommended: Automotive Technology 11 completed Note: Coveralls and Safety Glasses approximately $50

Senior level course expanding on Automotive Technology 11 areas plus service procedures on: ignition, fuel, electrical and brake systems. Use of specialty tools and machines in diagnosis and repair of vehicles requires mature, responsible behaviour. This course is run as a functioning mechanics shop in all respects.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 12: ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN Recommended: Automotive Technology 11 Note: Coveralls and Safety Glasses approximately $50

Course expands on all areas of engine, transmission and driveline diagnosis and repair. Disassembly inspection, parts evaluation, reconditioning and re-assembly, plus theory applicable to component operation are primary focus of the course. Mature, responsible attitudes are necessary attributes.

WOODWORK 10 Recommended: None Course fee: $25 plus any materials used for extra projects.

This course is suitable for and enjoyed by girls and boys at the Grade 9 or 10 level. Woodworking 10 is an introductory course in basic woodwork practices. There is a focus on parallel processes using hand tools and power tools through break out of rough lumber to project ready stock. Students will complete two required projects and then, following the design process, design and complete a project of their own based on a need or problem they identify. The complexity of the project will be based on individuals’ woodworking abilities and amount of time remaining.

This is a hands-on course with 70% of the class time being project based.

WOODWORK 11 Recommended: Woodwork 10 Course fee: Base fee of $25 for minor projects plus materials used for individual projects.

This is an Intermediate course in fine furniture manufacture. Project limitations based on individual experience and abilities. Areas covered include joinery design, hand and machine tool processes, and production techniques. A recently awarded CNC (computer numeric controlled) router allows students to use computer software to design and then computer model toolpaths and have the computer machine a part or project. 15

WOODWORK 12 Recommended: Woodwork 11 Note: Fees will be determined per project as selected by the student. This is a self-directed project-based course.

YOUTH EXPLORE TRADES 9-12 Youth Explore Trades is a course developed in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Industry Trade Authority (ITA). The ITA is the governing body in BC that oversees the qualification of our skilled trades workers, including setting standards, and providing educational programs that lead to a nationally recognized ‘Red Seal’ certification. Youth Explore Trades is a course that gives students an understanding of what a tradesperson is and what it takes to become a tradesperson. Students then explore introductory processes, skills, and tools in three separate trades through hands on trades projects, site visits, and research.

DIVERSE LEARNERS

ACADEMIC STRATEGIES Recommended: Referrals are made by counsellors, subject teachers and Grade 7 teachers in consultation with the Academic Strategies teachers, resource teacher and parents.

Academic Strategies is a course intended for Grade 8 and 9 students who require additional support in their academic subject areas. To further support these students, they will also be taught strategies necessary for school success, such as test-taking strategies and organizational skills. In addition, they will receive assistance with coursework.

Course Content

Areas of focus: • organization strategies • study tips • use of resources (e.g. graphic organizers) • agenda use • self-advocacy • time management • academic progress awareness

There is a referral process and criteria for this class. All requests will be considered, however not all requests can be accommodated due to space.

LEARNING STRATEGIES Recommended: Referrals are made by counsellors and subject teachers in consultation with the Learning Strategies teachers, resource teacher and parents.

Course Content

Learning Strategies is a support class that enrolls grade 10, 11 and 12 students. This course is intended for students who require additional support in their academic subject areas. This class provides students with the opportunity to focus on their courses and develop skills/strategies that will support their learning. With the support of the teacher, the students will focus on their areas of strengths and needs to help support them in their courses and transition to post-secondary plans. The focus will be on developing independence, advocacy skills, and personal goal setting. Students who successfully complete the course receive course credit.

Reporting Procedures

Students will be evaluated on the following areas: • teacher evaluation • journal • agenda • student evaluation • strategies • use of class time/logs • academic progress awareness

There is a referral process and criteria for this class. All requests will be considered, however not all requests can be accommodated due to space.

LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM (LSP) Capacity There is a maximum of fifteen students in total for each class.

Description The Secondary Learning Support Program provides a two-year secondary program offering an adapted/modified core curriculum, remediation and regulation strategies for Grade 8 and 9 students identified as learning disabled. The goal of the program is to teach core academics and assist students to develop learning strategies to cope with areas of weakness while encouraging social awareness and self-esteem. The students are integrated into electives and into academic subjects whenever possible and appropriate.

Student Profile Students are appropriate for placement in this program when they meet the Ministry criteria for learning disabilities (Q) and do not have any significant behavioural difficulties.

Selection Screening Referrals must come to the District Screening Committee.

Please note: The Learning Support Program (LSP) is a district program with an application process. For more information, please contact the school’s resource teacher.

LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

Life Skills Program – A program run by District Learning Services for students in Grade 8 – 12 (ages 12-19) who have moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and/or physical disabilities and chronic health impairments. Pupils are referred to the program through their home school and the Vancouver School Board. Students work with the classroom teacher and support staff to develop learning and life skills through an Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Curriculum Emphasis: Improving receptive and expressive communication skills Improving functional academic skills Teaching appropriate behavioural and social skills Developing strategies for self-regulation and self-control Teaching life skills and basic family life education Utilizing community recreation facilities to promote physical fitness Providing work experience (Grade 10 – 12) Providing transition to post-secondary options

Capacity and Staffing Grades 8 to 12 (13 - 19 years of age) Up to 15 students 1 Teacher and SSA (amount of support depends on student profiles)

Please note: The Life Skills Program is a district program with an application process. For more information, please contact the school’s resource teacher.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT (PASE) P.A.S.E. (Project, Academics, Skills and Experience) is a two-year program which may lead to Grade 10 equivalency for students in Grades 10-12. In a supportive, collaborative environment, students build their confidence and skills through a unique combination of core academics, work experience, community involvement, outdoor adventure, and hands-on shop experience.

Curriculum Emphasis: - Mathematics 10, Science 10, English 10, Social Studies 10, Physical & Health Education 10, CLE 10

There is a District referral process and criteria for this class. All requests will be considered, however not all requests can be accommodated due to space.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

LANGUAGE ARTS 9 Recommended: Language Arts 8

English 9 focuses on developing skills in the areas of language and literature. Students will read a variety of types of literature, including short stories, novels, poems, and plays, while continuing to work toward mastering the writing process through such strategies as vocabulary building, grammar review, peer editing, journal writing, and other forms of creative self-expression. Since one of our goals is to promote reading, students will be encouraged to supplement their curricular reading with outside resources and to see the value in all forms of reading.

LANGUAGE ARTS 10 Recommended: Language Arts 9 Note: Students must pass both courses to receive the 4 credits required to meet their Language Arts 10 graduation requirement

English 10 is comprised of two equal parts. Below are two options for English 10. Choose ONE option. You are encouraged to think about what you are interested in, might like to explore, or may find valuable.

1. Composition 10 (2 credits) and Focused Literary Studies 10 (2 credits) = TOTAL 4 Credits Or 2. Composition 10 (2 credits) and New Media 10 (2 credits) = TOTAL 4 Credits

Note: Students must pass both courses to receive the 4 credits required to meet their Language Arts 10 graduation requirement

*A definition of each component follows below.

Composition: This component provides students with opportunities to develop their skills in written communication in a variety of contexts.

Focused Literary Studies: This component provides opportunities for students interested in the literature of a particular era, geographical area, theme, or in the study of literature in general.

New Media: This component provides students with a set of skills vital for success in an increasingly complex digital world by affording opportunities to demonstrate understanding and communicate ideas through a variety of digital and print media.

LANGUAGE ARTS 11 Recommended: Language Arts 10

Below are two options for English 11. Choose ONE option. You are encouraged to think about what you are interested in, might like to explore, or may find valuable.

1. Composition 11: Designed for students who have an interest in developing their skills in written communication in a variety of contexts. It provides students with opportunities to think critically as they explore, extend, and refine their writing. They will develop their craft through processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising to build a body of work that demonstrates breadth, depth, and evidence of writing for a range of situations. This ‘focus’ provides opportunities for diverse learners, to develop and refine their writing abilities.

2. New Media 11: Designed to reflect the changing role of technology today and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. Blending traditional novels and plays with modern forms of media, including documentaries, online videos, journal articles, poetry and other forms of digital media, Media 11 covers issues of interest to today’s youth.

ENGLISH STUDIES 12 Recommended: Language Arts 11

This academic course is designed for students to delve more deeply into literature. Areas of study will include fiction, poetry, drama, oral language, essay writing, and project-based learning. This course is necessary to graduate.

ENGLISH STUDIES 12 HYBRID Recommended: Language Arts 11

This course is designed for students who work well independently and are interested in following their own learning style through a hybrid format. This hybrid course gives students the opportunity to experience online learning while still receiving some face-to-face instruction. Online sessions will blend individual and group activities using a Learning Management System (LMS). Activities will include chats, discussion forums, emails and web posting.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) PROGRAM: Please note that the structure of the ELL Department is reviewed on a yearly basis, based on the needs of the students. The following is a rough guide of the structure of the program and the various levels.

BEGINNING, LEVEL 1 INTERMEDIATE, LEVEL 2

ELL 1 English ELL 2 English ELL 1 Humanities ELL 2 Humanities ELL 1 Reading ELL 2 Reading Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

TRANSITIONAL ENGLISH, LEVEL 3: When a student leaves ELL, they may be placed in the Junior or Senior Transitional program as follows:

JUNIOR TRANSITIONAL (Grade 8 & 9):  Transitional English Junior  Transitional Social Studies Junior  Plus 6 regular courses, including a Math and Science

SENIOR TRANSITIONAL (Grade 10, 11 & 12):  Transitional English Senior  Transitional Social Studies Senior  Plus 6 regular courses, including a Math and a Science

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE (ELC), LEVEL 4 – 4 credits ELC is for students who are entering the regular program, but still need additional support with their English language development and their academic courses. This support may be in the form of an enrolling class or a more flexible model.

ARTS EDUCATION

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: CONCERT BAND BEGINNERS, GRADES 8-12 Note: Instrument rental $70

This course is designed for students who have no prior experience playing a band instrument. Students are taught the rudiments of music theory and how to play a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument. They learn to perform as part of an ensemble and will perform at two concerts during the school year.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: CONCERT BAND INTERMEDIATE, GRADES 8-12 Recommended: At least one year of elementary school band, or junior Concert band or Teacher’s approval. Note: Instrumental rental $70

Continue to develop your personal musicianship, instrumental technique and performance skills. Learn more about style, form, blend, and balance. Students will perform at concerts in and out of school and will perform at a music festival during the year.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: CONCERT BAND ADVANCED, GRADES 9-12 Recommended: Concert band Intermediate or Teacher’s approval Note: Instrument rental: $70 Uniform Required: Band Sweater $50

This is a course in continuing the development of instrumental technique and music theory. Students will perform at various school events, concerts, and festivals, and may have the opportunity to travel away from Vancouver.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: BEGINNER GUITAR 10 Beginning Guitar is for Grade 9-12 students with little or no experience in playing guitar. Introductory guitar techniques covered will include strumming, finger picking, flat-picking, and first position chords. Students who learn quickly will be able to develop further with more advanced material. Music literacy will be developed through pitch and rhythm reading, and guitar tablature notation. Students will study different musical styles and will explore compositional techniques. There will be opportunities for students to perform solo as well as in duo and trio ensembles.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: INTERMEDIATE GUITAR 11 Recommended: Music 10, Guitar 10 or Teacher's approval

Intermediate Guitar is for Grade 10-12 students who have previously taken beginner Guitar 10, or who have previous experience on the guitar, subject to Teacher's approval. In this course, students will continue to develop their musicianship on the guitar, including the study of Blues, Jazz, and Fingerpicking styles. Students will continue to develop musical literacy by reading notes and rhythms, and guitar tablature notation. There will be opportunities for students to perform in duo and trio ensembles, and to participate in two concerts during the year.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: JUNIOR JAZZ BAND (GRADES 8-12) Recommended: Students would require at least one year of previous Band experience, so any Grade 8's wanting to register would need to have played in a Band program in Elementary.

Co-requisite: Students would also need to be enrolled in the appropriate level Band class concurrently.

Come and develop your musicianship playing Jazz music! Students enrolled in this off-timetable ensemble will develop an introductory jazz vocabulary, learn jazz articulation and phrasing, and begin to learn the process of improvisation. The Junior Jazz Band will perform at school concerts and events, and possibly at a district festival. This band meets off timetable but is a full credit course.

CHORAL MUSIC

CHORAL MUSIC: CHOIR 9 Recommended: Choir 8

Take this course to discover high standards of personal musicianship and group vocal excellence. Students will work as a team to develop strong musical skills. You will perform with confidence and passion at school concerts and festivals.

CHORAL MUSIC: CONCERT CHOIR 10 Recommended: Choir 9 Uniform Required: Choir Sweater $50

CHORAL MUSIC: CONCERT CHOIR 11 Recommended: Concert Choir 10 is recommended for Choir Concert 11 (required to achieve Choir Credit). Uniform Required: Choir Sweater $50

Concert Choir 11 is a course designed to help students further develop standards of personal musicianship. Students will work as a team to perform with confidence, strong musical skills, and passion at various school events, concerts, and festivals. They will continue to develop their vocal technique, ear training, and theoretical knowledge. Section rehearsals and evening concerts outside of class time are required. Students may have the opportunity to travel outside of Vancouver to perform.

CHORAL MUSIC: CONCERT CHOIR 12 Recommended: Concert Choir 11 is recommended for Choir Concert 12 (required to achieve Choir Credit). Uniform Required: Choir Sweater $50

Concert Choir 12 is a course designed to help students further develop standards of personal musicianship. Students will work as a team to perform with confidence, strong musical skills, and passion at various school events, concerts, and festivals. They will continue to develop their vocal technique, ear training, and theoretical knowledge. Section rehearsals and evening concerts outside of class time are required. Students may have the opportunity to travel outside of Vancouver to perform.

CHORAL MUSIC: VOCAL JAZZ 11 Recommended: Concert Choir 10 is required for Vocal Jazz 11.

Auditions will be held in the spring to assess suitability of the students. This course is for students with previous Choral background. Students will further develop their vocal technique, theory, and performance skills. They will learn vocal jazz inflections, harmonic structure, and musical concepts, including improvisation. Repertoire of various jazz styles will be covered for performances at school concerts and festivals. Sectional rehearsals and performance outside of class time are required.

CHORAL MUSIC: VOCAL JAZZ 12 Recommended: Vocal Jazz 11 is required for Vocal Jazz 12.

Auditions will be held in the spring to assess suitability of the students. This course is for students with previous Choral background. Students will expand their vocal technique, theory, and performance skills. They will learn vocal jazz inflections, harmonic structure, and musical concepts, including improvisation. Repertoire of various jazz styles will be covered for performances at school concerts and festivals. Sectional rehearsals and performance outside of class time are required.

DANCE

DANCE FOUNDATIONS 10 – 12: BEGINNER No dance experience necessary. Students will learn beginner dance skills from various styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, cultural dances and hip hop. This class is intended for students with limited dance experience and will focus on dance and performance basics.

DANCE FOUNDATIONS 10 – 12: INTERMEDIATE Recommended: Dance Foundations Beginner

A continuation of beginner dance, which will focus on building on the foundational skills learned in Beginner Dance and Dance 8. Students will learn various styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, ballroom and cultural dances. Students will learn to develop their own choreography and will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and field trips.

DANCE TECHNIQUE AND PERFORMANCE 12: ADVANCED Recommended: Dance Foundations Intermediate

A continuation of Intermediate Dance. Students need teacher approval or previous dance experience to join this course. This course will focus on honing dance, performance and choreography skills through a variety of dance styles. Students will create their own routines for performance, with teacher guidance and participate in workshops and field trips.

DIGITAL IMAGING & PHOTOGRAPHY

MEDIA 10 Note: open only to grade 10-12 students

This course is designed to develop and expand your ability to analyze and tell stories using video, both through shooting and editing your ideas. You will be working in groups, developing trust, negotiating ideas, and more than anything using your unique skill set and stories to create video productions that have integrity and generate interest in the school community. You must be curious, hardworking, self-motivate, trustworthy and an excellent team player. Videos are rarely made alone, so if you enjoy working with others, this is a great course for you. If you want to move from being a culture consumer to a culture producer - this is the course for you! Students will work with digital video cameras and editing equipment to create PSAs, commercials, mockumentaries, documentaries, stop motion videos, music videos and short films and more.

PHOTOGRAPHY 10 Note: Open to Grade 9 & 10 Students Students will need access to a compact digital camera (min. 7MP). A phone is not suitable. There are no rental cameras available. Supplemental Materials fee of $20

This course gives students a solid foundation in the fundamentals of digital photography. Students will learn the basics of their digital cameras to create pieces of art and to find their artistic voice. Through technical skill building and creative problem solving, students will learn how to use the elements and principles of composition to create meaningful and memorable images. The emphasis will be on the process of creative exploration and experimentation. Students will have an opportunity to be introduced to Adobe Photoshop CS5 to enhance, alter and correct photos.

In addition to the technical learning and creative expression involved in this course, students will also learn about the history of photography, its development and its many and varied purposes and forms. Students will also learn to analyze, interpret and evaluate their photographs and those of other photographers.

PHOTOGRAPHY 11 Recommended: Photography 10 or teacher’s permission Open to grade 10, 11, and 12 students who have passed Digital Photography 10 Note: Access to a DSLR camera is necessary. A phone is not suitable. We have a limited number of DSLR cameras available for rent for $60/year Supplemental materials fee of $25

This course will build upon the technical and creative skills that students have mastered in Photography 10, and will push students to further develop their photographic practice and artistic voice. Students will continue to explore digital techniques to enhance their artistic practice, while learning the ins and outs of their Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras in order to use them to the best of their ability.

Emphasis in this course is on developing unique creative and personal expression through the photographic medium.

PHOTOGRAPHY 12 Recommended: Photography 11 or teacher’s permission Open to Grade 11 & 12 students who have passed Photography 11 Note: Access to a DSLR camera is necessary. A phone is not suitable. We have a limited number of DSLR cameras for rent for $60/year Supplemental supply fee of $25

This is an advanced course for students who would like to further develop their photographic practice. Through the course. students will strengthen their image creation skills, explore experimental digital techniques and expand their artistic expression. Students are asked to create a range of photographic images drawing upon personal and community experience. Photographic history and analyzing photographs are important components of the course. Emphasis in this course is on developing unique creative and personal expression through the photographic medium.

GRAPHIC PRODUCTION 11: PRINTMAKING/GRAPHIC DESIGN Recommended: Prior Visual Arts course is recommended Open to Grade 11 & 12 students Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $25

This course introduces students to art intended to communicate information and provides the necessary skills to design and execute projects in the design field. The focus is on studying and using layout and design

concepts used in the design field. The students will employ both manual (drawing with paper and pencil) and digital media (graphics hardware and software for drawing, layout typography, scanning and photography).

In addition to the technical learning and creative expression involved in this course, students will also learn to analyze, interpret and evaluate their design work as well as the design work of others.

Students will be expected to complete a series of assignments and activities in a sketchbook. In addition, sketchbooks will become a place for recording your ideas, designs, sketches, found images, doodles, brainstorming for projects and art historical research.

GRAPHIC PRODUCTION 12: PRINTMAKING/GRAPHIC DESIGN Recommended: Prior Visual Arts course is recommended Open to Grade 11 & 12 students Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $25

This course builds upon skills acquired in Printmaking/Graphic Design 11 and encourages students to continue develop the skills needed by industry professionals in graphic arts and to execute high level design projects employing both manual (drawing and painting by hand) and digital media (Photoshop, InDesign, layout typography, and photography) Students will also learn to analyze, interpret and evaluate their design work as well as the design work of others.

DRAMA

DRAMA 9 Drama 9 further engages students into the world of the theatre. Trust, self-confidence, teamwork, imagination and concentration are developed through fun scene work. Students will have the opportunity to explore theatre games, sensory awareness, vocal work, character building, improvisation, script analysis, and audience expectations.

DRAMA 10 Drama 10 allows students to further explore dramatic arts. While trust, self-confidence and teamwork will still be expanded upon, students will be working on more challenging materials including scripts, scriptwriting, play reviews, character analysis and improvisation. Students are expected to attend theatre performances as well.

DRAMA 11 The focus of Drama 11is to portray emotionally honest characters that move the audience. To reach this goal, there will be emphasis on character development, script analysis, improvisation, theatre styles and stage performance. Some out of class rehearsals, memorization and attending theatre performances are expected.

DRAMA 12 In Drama 12, students will continue to portray emotionally honest characters that move the audience. To reach this goal, students will refine their skills on character development, script analysis, improvisation, theatre styles and stage performance. Some out of class rehearsals, memorization and attending theatre performances are expected.

FILM AND THEATRE CRITICISM 12 Sign up and experience the best live entertainment Vancouver has to offer. Students will see as many as 20 college, university, and professional theatrical stage productions in well-known and popular venues like the Pacific Theatre, the Cultch, Studio 58, Touchstone Theatre and Bard on the Beach. Students must be enrolled in Grade 11 or 12 and have the option of taking Film and Theatre Criticism 12 as one of their required eight courses or as a ninth course, off timetable. The class attends performances in the evening and meets off timetable for reflection and discussion. Actors, directors, designers, and artists from all disciplines of the Entertainment Industry are invited to speak to the group. Come and enjoy yourself while learning how to raise your critical standards.

FILM STUDIES

FILM STUDIES 11 Recommended: Grade 11 or 12, English 10 or teacher permission Note: Supplemental fees are TBA for class and small group field trips

This is a comprehensive course focusing on applying literary analysis and criticism to the medium of film. We will look at a brief history of the film industry, and noteworthy movies from various periods, genres, and directors. Movies and clips are screened in class, for homework, and during field trips. Students will be expected to research, write, and present to the class frequently. The course will be of particular interest to students who enjoy watching, analyzing and sharing opinions about the art of film.

FILM STUDIES 12 Recommended: Grade 12 Note: Supplemental fees are TBA for class and small group field trips.

This course builds on the concepts learned in Film Studies 11.

VISUAL ARTS

ART 9 Recommended: Art 8 recommended. Note: Open to Grade 9 students only Supplemental Materials fee of $23

Have fun exploring many areas of visual expression and techniques, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, graphic design and computer graphics. Many different techniques and materials may be used, including clay, paint, felts, scratchboard, oil pastel, conté and charcoal. Art appreciation will also be explored. Sketchbook assignments to develop drawing skills are an integral part of the course.

ART STUDIO 10: GENERAL Recommended: Art 9 recommended Note: Open to Grade 10 students only Supplemental Materials fee of $23

Art 10 is a continuation of the general art program where drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, graphic design and computer graphics are explored in more depth. Many different techniques and materials may be used, including clay, acrylic paint, felts, scratchboard, oil pastel, conté and charcoal. This course will help prepare students for senior level art courses. Projects are more complex and longer in duration. Sketchbook assignments further develop technical skills in drawing.

ART STUDIO 11 Recommended: Art Studio 10 is recommended Note: Open to Grade 11 & 12 students only Supplemental Materials fee of $25

This course is a general course for students interested in trying an art course or in continuing to develop their skills. The history and appreciation of Art will also be introduced. Sketchbook assignments further technical skills in drawing. Techniques covered include watercolour painting, computer design, technical drawing skills, printmaking and sculpture. Many different materials may be used, including clay, felts, watercolour, acrylic, oil pastel, conté and charcoal. This course is essential for students wishing to pursue an Art related career such as animation, graphic design, architecture, fashion design, interior design, game design or computer graphics.

ART STUDIO 12 Recommended: Any Visual Arts 11 course or teacher’s permission Note: Open to Grade 12 students only Supplemental Materials fee of $25

Students will build on previous knowledge and skills in a variety of expression areas. Projects will be more complex and individualized to help students prepare for post-secondary admission. Techniques covered include watercolour painting, computer design, technical drawing skills, printmaking and sculpture. Many different materials may be used, including clay, felts, watercolour, acrylic, oil pastel, conté and charcoal. This course is essential for students wishing to pursue an Art related career such as animation, graphic design, architecture, fashion design, interior design, game design or computer graphics. A variety of art techniques and projects will be studied to enable students to begin a comprehensive post-secondary admissions portfolio. Drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture, computer illustration and graphic design projects will be undertaken. Sketchbook assignments further develop technical skills in illustration.

STUDIO ARTS 2D 10: DRAWING & PAINTING Recommended: Art 8 recommended Note: Open to Grade 9 & 10 students only Supplemental Materials fee of $25

Foundation studies in drawing/painting. Pencil, charcoal, conte, Prismacolor, felts will be used in drawing on various surfaces. Acrylics, watercolour, and inks will be used in painting. Design elements will be taught.

STUDIO ARTS 2D 11: DRAWING & PAINTING Recommended: Studio Arts 2D 10 recommended Note: Supplemental Materials fee of $28

This is a continuation of Drawing & Painting 10 and previous art courses. Students will be expected to continue to work in a studio format and to build on previous course work, technical training in drawing/painting skills as well as critical thinking skills of drawing/painting will be stressed.

STUDIO ARTS 2D 12: DRAWING & PAINTING Recommended: Any Visual Arts 11 course or teacher’s permission Note: Open to Grade 12 students only Supplemental Materials fee of $28

A fuller variety of approaches will be utilized. The student will be encouraged to refine skills and to be more experimental in methods and media. The student will be given the opportunity to select and make a sustained development of an area of his/her choice.

STUDIO ARTS 3D 11: CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE Recommended: Any Visual Arts 10 course, or permission of instructor Note: Open to Grade 12 students only Supplemental Materials fee of $25

This course offers an opportunity for students to focus on creating sculpture and ceramics (clay) projects. This is a suitable course for both beginners and more experienced art students. Students will study the foundations of 3-dimensional art and will create sculptures from a wide variety of materials including clay, found objects, paper, wire, plaster and wood.

STUDIO ARTS 3D 12: CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE Recommended: Any Visual Arts 11 course, or permission of instructor Note: Open to Grade 12 students only Supplemental Materials fee of $25

A continuation of Ceramics and Sculpture 11. More advanced projects will be undertaken.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION 11 Recommended: Open to Grade 11 students only

Students in this course will be responsible for the creation of the school Annual. They will learn the basics of graphic design, journalism, photography and desktop publishing with Adobe Photoshop and In Design. Artistic ability is an asset but not mandatory. The ability to meet deadlines, problem solve and work well with others will be emphasized.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION 12 Recommended: Open to Grade 12 students only

Students in this course will be responsible for the creation of the school Annual. They will extend their knowledge of graphic design, journalism, photography and desktop publishing with Adobe Photoshop and In Design. Artistic ability is an asset but not mandatory. The ability to meet deadlines, problem solve and work well with others will be emphasized.

BA CAREERS IN ART 12 Recommended: Another Grade 12 Visual Arts course concurrently, in order to build a quality portfolio Open to Grade 12 students Note: Supplemental fee of $25

This course is designed for students’ intent on pursuing post-secondary training in an art related field, such as architecture, interior design, photography, multi-media design, animation, or graphic design. Students will investigate careers and training in art fields, research art history, and complete projects to build a comprehensive admissions portfolio for several post-secondary options. Students should have strong skills and be able to work independently.

MATHEMATICS

There are currently 3 streams of mathematics to choose from:

Workplace – Designed to provide students with mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades, via a technical college or trade school, and for direct entry into the work force. Foundations – Designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for entry into a post-secondary program which does not require the study of theoretical calculus (social science, humanities or fine arts for example). Pre-calculus – Designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that require the study of theoretical calculus (math, science, engineering, medicine or commerce for example).

Math 8

Math 9

Workplace Math Foundations of Math 10 and Pre-calculus 10

Workplace Math Foundations of Pre- 11 Math 11 calculus 11

Foundations of Pre- Math 12 calculus 12

Calculus 12

Note: All math workbooks are $25 Calculators: Check with your teacher but the CASIO FX-991ES (about $20) is the best value

MATH 9 Recommended: Math 8

Topics: square roots, powers, exponent laws; finance; rational numbers; linear relations; polynomials; linear equations; reasoning; probability and statistics; similarity and scale factor

WORKPLACE MATH 10 Recommended: Math 9 and Teacher recommendation

Topics: unit pricing and currency exchange; earning an income; length, area, and volume; mass, temperature, and volume; angles and parallel lines; similarity of figures; trigonometry of right triangles; central tendency and experimental probability

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH AND PRE-CALCULUS 10 Recommended: Math 9 or Teacher recommendation

Topics: real numbers; polynomials; relations and functions; linear functions; linear equations; solving linear systems; finance; trigonometry

WORKPLACE MATH 11 Recommended: Workplace Math 10, or Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 and Teacher Recommendation

Topics: slope and rate of change; graphical representations; surface area, volume, and capacity; trigonometry of right triangles; scale representations; financial services; personal budgets

PRE-CALCULUS 11 Recommended: Foundations of Math and Pre-calculus 10 or Teacher recommendation

Topics: factoring and quadratic functions; quadratic transformations; quadratic equations; systems of equations; radicals; rational functions; trigonometry; finance

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary studies programs that require the study of theoretical calculus. Typically, a student would be planning to enter a college or university in a mathematics, science, engineering, medicine, or commerce program.

Some students may choose to take both Foundations 11 and Pre-calculus 11, especially if they are entering mathematics, social science, or commerce programs.

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 11 Recommended: Foundations of Math and Pre-calculus 10 or Teacher recommendation

Topics: rates and scale factor; geometry; non-right angle triangles; logic; statistics; linear systems; quadratic functions; research projects

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. Typically, a student would be planning to enter a college or university in a social science, humanities, or fine arts program. This is the ideal course to take if the plan is to enter the study of law.

Some students may choose to take both Foundations 11 and Pre-calculus 11, especially if they are entering mathematics, social science, or commerce programs.

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12 Recommended: Foundations of Math 11 or Teacher recommendation

Topics: logical reasoning and set theory; permutations and combinations; probability; exponential and logarithmic functions; polynomial and sinusoidal functions; financial mathematics; analyzing puzzles and games; mathematics research project.

Some students may choose to take both Foundations 12 and Pre-calculus 12, especially if they are entering mathematics, social science, or commerce programs at Post-Secondary Institutions.

PRE-CALCULUS 12 Recommended: Pre-calculus 11 or Teacher recommendation

Topics: series and sequences; transformations; polynomials; radicals and rational functions; logarithms; trigonometric functions and angles; trigonometric identities and equations; conics

Some students may choose to take both Foundations 12 and Pre-calculus 12, especially if they are entering mathematics, social science, or commerce programs at Post-Secondary Institutions.

CALCULUS 12 Recommended: Pre-calculus 12 or Teacher recommendation Note: Pre-calculus 12 may be taken concurrently

Topics: This course covers the material on the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Exam, including differentiation, integration, limits, solids of revolution, areas under curves, and iteration. Students may take the AP exam, the BC universities exam, or neither.

MODERN LANGUAGES

SPANISH 9

Spanish 9 is an introductory course with an emphasis on frequently used vocabulary and basic grammar. Stress is placed on pronunciation, spelling, and the development of effective study skills. In addition to language, students will be introduced to Hispanic culture. The course advances halfway through our textbook, which is supported on-line with vocabulary flashcards, self-check quizzes, and interesting links to further explore topics addressed in the classroom. Students are expected to develop their Spanish conversation skills by practicing enthusiastically with each other.

SPANISH 10 Recommended: Spanish 9

Beginning with review, Spanish 10 continues from where Spanish 9 leaves off. Students learn how to express themselves more fully in Spanish and will listen to, read and produce longer passages in Spanish than during first year study. Students are expected to demonstrate effective study skills in the classroom as well as participate enthusiastically in Spanish conversation practice. Successful students will finish SP 10 ready to make new friends in Spanish or travel to Spanish speaking destinations.

INTRODUCTORY SPANISH 11 This is an intensive Spanish course that combines two years (Spanish 9 and 10) in one. Students must have a strong work ethic and willingness to take on a heavy workload.

SPANISH 11 Recommended: Spanish 10 or Introductory Spanish 11

Spanish 11 is an advanced course for students who wish to further develop their Spanish because they enjoy Spanish and/or they would like to enhance their opportunities for university admission. The textbook is different from that of Spanish 9 and 10. There is greater emphasis placed on reading and writing. Students are encouraged to learn more about chosen elements of Hispanic culture. Idioms will receive greater attention. Spanish music, TV, internet, and cinema will be incorporated in the classroom.

SPANISH 12 Recommended: Spanish 11

Spanish 12 is a senior academic course. Spanish 12 draws from a variety of texts, readings and recorded materials. Students read short stories, Spanish magazines, internet articles, and comics. They practice writing paragraphs and short essays. Spanish 12 students are encouraged to become involved with the local Hispanic community and to seek out Spanish source materials on topics in which they are interested.

MANDARIN CHINESE 9

This is an introductory course designed for beginners or students with very little knowledge in Mandarin. In this course, students will learn about pinyin (phonics), simplified characters (writing), and basic conversational knowledge. Students will be able to learn about Chinese culture through different media.

MANDARIN CHINESE 10 Recommended: Mandarin 9

Students will continue to acquire more vocabulary, Chinese characters, pinyin, pronunciation, expression, and grammar. Students will be able to understand and carry simple conversations.

INTRODUCTORY MANDARIN 11 Recommended: Students must be registered in Grade 10 or above

This is an introductory course with the aim to support students who are new to the study of Mandarin. Students will learn to communicate in Chinese in daily life situations. It is an intensive combination of Mandarin Chinese 9 and 10 and successful completion of this course leads to Mandarin Chinese 11.

MANDARIN CHINESE 11 Recommended: Mandarin Chinese 10 or language background in Chinese as a first language

Students will communicate in Mandarin at a more advanced level. The focus of the course will be grammar, writing paragraphs, and carrying on conversations. Students will experience Chinese culture through different media.

MANDARIN CHINESE 12 Recommended: Mandarin 11

Mandarin Chinese 12 students will focus more on the reading, writing, grammatical, and cultural aspects of Chinese. They will learn to read and write paragraphs at more a advanced level. They will be able to compare and describe Chinese culture to their own culture.

EARLY MANDARIN BILINGUAL (EMB) ELECTIVE – FOODS Note: for current EMB students in Grade 8 & 9. Grade 10-12 students with teacher permission.

The objective of this course is to give students the opportunity to learn and practice Mandarin through cooking. Students will learn the names of equipment, ingredients and cooking terms typically used in preparing Asian cuisine.

EARLY MANDARIN BILINGUAL (EMB) ELECTIVE – BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Note: for current EMB students in Grade 8 & 9. Grade 10-12 students with teacher permission.

Business communication is a practical course to connect real life situations related to the world of business. In this course, students will learn how to write memos, letters, a resume and more in Mandarin.

FRENCH 9 Recommended: French 8

In French 9, students continue to refine the basic communication skills acquired in French 8. Students will learn new high frequency vocabulary, sentence structures and simple grammar as they work with various plays and engage in various activities. Students are provided many opportunities to speak in French with their peers. The culture of French-speaking people is introduced through music, film and videos.

FRENCH 10 Recommended: French 9

Students in French 10 begin to communicate on a more intermediate level. In addition to working with a more advanced play and its associated high frequency vocabulary, students will notice a greater focus on grammar and verb tenses. Students are provided many opportunities to speak in French with their peers. The culture of French-speaking people is introduced through music, film and videos.

FRENCH 11 Recommended: French 10 or Beginner’s French 11

In French 11, students learn to communicate on an increasingly more sophisticated level. The students work with the last and most advanced play of the series for part of the course. Students will apply the vocabulary, grammar and verb tenses they learn through writing and speaking activities and projects. The emphasis is on thoroughness and excellence in the four main areas of communication: listening, speaking, reading and writing. French culture is incorporated through music, film, reading selections and videos and a project.

FRENCH 12 Recommended: French 11

French 12 is a senior academic course. In this course, students continue to learn how to communicate on a more sophisticated level. The emphasis is on thoroughness and excellence in the four main areas of communication: listening, speaking, reading and writing. More specific vocabulary and increasingly complex grammar facilitates communication in the target language. Listening skills are honed through dictations, and authentic francophone videos. Speaking practice includes regular conversations in French, discussions on topics of current interest and presentations and/or audio recordings. Students have the opportunity to study the language through a variety of texts, including francophone literature. At this level, students express themselves in writing more effectively. French culture is incorporated through music, film, reading selections, videos and projects.

*Students with previous French experience (ex. French Immersion or other French courses) will be assessed as soon as possible at the beginning of the school year by one of the French teachers at the school. The French teachers will then meet and make a decision together on the appropriate level for that student.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Rationale for Physical & Health Education The aim of physical and health education is to enable all students to enhance their quality of life through active living and to develop the knowledge and positive attitudes toward physical activity and health that will enable them to effectively manage healthy lives in the future. The importance of providing youth with meaningful and enjoyable movement experiences and broad knowledge about physical, mental and sexual health is undeniable. A physical education program provides opportunities for all students to be physically active regularly and to develop an appreciation for and enjoyment of movement. Students who participate in physical activity regularly enjoy enhanced memory and learning, better concentration, and increased problem-solving abilities. They are willing to take appropriate risks and have a more positive attitude toward self and others.

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 9 Recommended: PHE 8

PHE 9 provides activities designed to promote physical and mental well-being. They are taught through participation, demonstration, theory sessions and discussion. Activities may include team or individual games or sports, gymnastics, fitness activities, weight training, rhythmic movement and health education sessions. Field trips may include bowling, skating or hiking.

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 10 Recommended: PHE 9

PHE 10 further provides activities designed to promote physical and mental well-being. They are taught through participation, demonstration, theory sessions and discussion. Activities may include team or individual games or sports, gymnastics, fitness activities, weight training, rhythmic movement and health education sessions. Field trips may include bowling, skating or hiking.

GAMES AND SPORTS 11 Recommended: PHE 10 Note: Supplementary fee of $70

This course has been designed for furthering skill and fitness levels as in the junior PHE classes. As well, students will take part in many field trips and leadership activities. Lifetime activities may include canoeing, hiking, windsurfing, sailing, racquetball, bowling, rock-climbing, ice skating and more.

ACTIVE LIVING 11: (GIRLS LIFESTYLES) Recommended: PHE 10 Note: Supplementary fee of $70

This class is designed to encourage girls to participate in fun-filled supportive and non-competitive activities. The course will emphasize building self-esteem, discussing health issues and choosing alternative fitness activities. Students will not be assessed on their fitness levels; instead, the goal will be to incorporate physical activity and healthy eating into their lives. Lifetime activities may include yoga, fencing, curling, bowling, rock- climbing, kayaking, kickboxing, ice skating and more.

GAMES AND SPORTS 12 Recommended: Active Living 11 Note: Supplementary fee of $70

ACTIVE LIVING 12: (GIRLS LIFESTYLES) Recommended: PHE 11: LIFESTYLES Note: Supplementary fee of $70

FITNESS AND CONDITIONING 11 Recommended: PHE 10

This course will deal with fitness and healthy living. While improving their present level of fitness, students will acquire knowledge about fitness, training, nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Topics will include basic anatomy and training techniques for cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, balance and strength. Students will be expected to design their own training programs that fit into their present and future lives. The course will also provide an opportunity to explore a variety of games and sports with a view to improving competence, maintaining personal fitness and developing effective leadership skills.

FITNESS AND CONDITIONING 12 Recommended: BA FITNESS 11

SCIENCE

SCIENCE 9 Recommended: Science 8 Note: Science 9 workbook for $15

Topics studied include Biology (reproduction, matter cycles and sustainability, effects of solar radiation on cycling of matter), Chemistry (properties of elements and their arrangement on the periodic table), and Physics (electricity: circuits, voltage, current and resistance).

SCIENCE 10 Recommended: Science 9 Note: Science 10 workbook for $15

Topics studied include Chemistry (ionic and covalent compounds, types of reactions), Radiation, Space (Big Bang Theory), Genetics and Energy Transformations.

CHEMISTRY 11 Recommended: Science 10

Chemistry 11 expands on topics introduced in Junior Science. It emphasizes applications of organic chemistry, types of chemical reactions, chemical bonding, atomic theory, solubility and the quantitative aspect of chemical reactions. Critical thinking skills will be emphasized. In addition, laboratory experiments will provide students many opportunities to further explore the concepts learned in class.

CHEMISTRY 12 Recommended: Chemistry 11 Note: Chemistry 12 workbook for $25 - Optional

This course emphasizes the hands-on approach to kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, solubility and electrochemistry. Laboratory work will provide students many exciting opportunities to apply topics learned in class. In addition, theoretical discussions will improve the student’s critical thinking skills as applicable to scientific enquiry. Chemistry 12 is recommended for students with post-secondary goals in the vast field of life sciences.

LIFE SCIENCES 11 Recommended: Science 10 Note: Field trip to the Aquarium for $22

Life Sciences 11 involves the study of evolution and of the three domains and six kingdoms. Taxonomic principles for classifying organisms is also studied. There is some microscope work and dissection lab work. Topics in zoology include both invertebrates and vertebrates, and those in botany cover mosses to flowering plants. The course emphasizes the trends in complexity among the various life forms.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 12 Recommended: Life Sciences 11 Note: Optional study guide is available for $20

Anatomy and Physiology 12 emphasizes the biochemical basis of animal life and how homeostasis is maintained. There is a study of the role of DNA in inheritance and in protein synthesis. Cell functions are investigated in detail. The interrelationships of the human body systems are studied.

PHYSICS 11 Recommended: Science 10 Note: A fieldtrip to Playland for $20 is recommended

Physics 11 explains the laws of nature. We can predict how the physical world behaves using your intuition. We will study how and why things move with emphasis on distance, speed, velocity, acceleration. Topics also include work, power and energy as well as momentum. Graphing and lab work will be used to develop collaborative and analytical skills and intuition. Some basic trigonometry, algebra and geometry review. Students with weak backgrounds in math should consult with a teacher first.

PHYSICS 12 Recommended: Physics 11 Note: Physics 12 workbook for $25 and a fieldtrip to Playland for $20 are recommended

Physics 12 develops some of the Physics 11 topics in more detail, but also includes special relativity, torque and gravitational/circular motion. We will also study electrostatics and electromagnetism. This course is especially recommended for students who plan to enter the faculties of science / engineering in university / college. Students with weak backgrounds in math should consult with a teacher first.

SCIENCE FOR CITIZENS 11 Recommended: Science 10 Note: $25 materials fee are recommended but optional.

Science for Citizens 11 is intended primarily for students in Grade 11 or 12 who are not planning to pursue biology, physics or chemistry related courses in post-secondary studies. The course investigation the applications of science in everyday life through oral research projects and the Internet. There will be some hands on activities. Topics may include but are not limited to forensics, evolution, astronomy and brain chemistry. The course satisfies the Science 11 graduation requirement. Students considering post-secondary education may need additional science credits.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Award of Excellence in Social Studies: Take 3 or more Senior Social Studies courses with an average of 86% with no Social Studies mark below 80%.

Honours: Take 3 or more Senior Social Studies courses with an average mark of 73% with no Social Studies mark below 70%.

Social Studies Recognition Award: Take 3 or more Senior Social Studies courses achieving a passing grade in all of them.

SOCIAL STUDIES 9 Recommended: Social Studies 8

In Social Studies 9, students will develop critical thinking skills and come to know how Canada has been influenced by ideas and struggles for power, interaction with the environment, and questions of identity. Years of study range from 1750 to 1919 and include areas of historical study such as revolutions, imperialism, colonialism with a critical and inquiring look at past injustices and attitudes shaped our country's development. Students will study areas of geographical inquiry including subsequent population shifts and migration patterns as well as the major physiographical regions of Canada and perspectives on resource use. Students will refine their skills at writing, note taking, assessing primary and secondary sources, as well as beginning to write a proper research paper.

SOCIAL STUDIES 10 Recommended: Social Studies 9

Social Studies 10 helps develop responsible citizens of Canada and the world. Students will study the organization of Canada's government and will be encouraged to participate in it. Furthermore, they will examine 20th and 21st Century global and regional conflicts that helped shaped our world and identity. Students look at the pressing issues and problems facing Canada and the world today such as poverty, resource management, historical and contemporary injustices with an inquiring mind and a focus on problem solving. Students will debate, discuss, and learn how to write formal essays.

EXPLORATIONS IN SOCIAL STUDIES 11 Recommended: Senior Transitional Social Studies or SS10

Explorations 11 will allow students to explore a variety of Social Studies topics within history, geography and other social sciences with the goal of becoming more informed citizens. Students will develop a better understanding of how our government works and of our rights as Canadians. We will examine both historical and current events to better understand the world we live in today. Successful completion of this course will allow students to obtain the Social Studies credits that they need for graduation.

COMPARATIVE CULTURES 12 Recommended: Social Studies 10

Comparative Cultures 12 is a great course for students who are interested in learning more about ancient civilizations and cultures. Beginning with evolution and prehistoric human societies, we will learn how humanity transitioned from small hunter-gatherer groups towards civilization. We will explore the history and achievements of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, the empires of Meso-America (Mayans and Aztecs) and the civilizations of Africa (e.g. Kush, Axum, Great Zimbabwe and Ghana). There is also an art history component to this course, which should appeal to students who enjoy creating and studying art, and who may be considering future studies in this field. All major projects in this course will allow students to pursue topics that are of the greatest interest to them. For projects, students will also have the choice between writing a 41

formal research paper (recommended for those pursuing post-secondary studies) and presenting their research in an alternative format (e.g. documentary, children’s book, 3-D replica, etc.).

20th CENTURY WORLD HISTORY 12 Recommended: Social Studies 10

20th Century World History is the study of major topics of the 20th century from a global perspective. Areas of study include the aftermath of WWI, WWII, the Cold War, and other contemporary global issues in areas such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Finding links between history, popular culture and current events will also be studied. There will be a focus on research, writing, and class discussions.

CULTURAL AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 12 Recommended: Social Studies 10

Cultural and Physical Geography 12 is the study of the cultural and physical systems of the world and how they interact. In Cultural Geography, we study how different cultures are organized and influenced by their natural settings. You will investigate how hip hop transcends geography, and how architecture and religion are organized geographically. Case studies focus on the warrior Masaii in Africa, China, Japan, and Canada to name a few.

Physical geography investigates how human activity affects the physical world (climate change, animal extinction, coral reef destruction) and how humans are affected by natural and human-made disasters. A few of the units in physical geography include weather and natural disasters, volcanoes and earthquakes, biomes and resource management. You will also learn geographic technology (GIS) and apply this to your own family immigration story. This course allows students to explore regions of the world that are an interest to them; you will help each other to learn more about the world around us. Geography is a science credit at SFU.

LAW STUDIES 12 Recommended: Social Studies 10

Law Studies 12 is the study of Canadian law and social justice. As we study on unceded Coast Salish Territories, we are challenged to look at how Canada's laws developed and are administered, and how they influence so many of the major issues in current events. Canadian laws are influenced by Indigenous laws and colonial/settler laws. The emphasis is towards understanding legal rights and responsibilities by studying Constitutional, Criminal, and Civil and Family law. Law Studies 12 fosters skills and attitudes that enhance personal and social, critical and creative thinking and communication core competencies. Active participation, project-based assignments, case studies, research, writing and legal literacy are emphasized in this community collaborative course.

MEDIA AND SOCIAL STUDIES 12 Recommended: Social Studies 10 Note: This course cannot be counted as one of the required Social Studies credits for graduation.

Media and Social Studies 12 allows students to become digital learners and citizens. Areas of study include advertising and branding, digital citizenship, social media, video games, media portrayals of gender / race / class, journalism and the news industry, political campaigns, history in popular culture, and the representations of cities in media. Students will engage in many discussions (in-class and online) that will allow them to become better and active citizens.

PSYCHOLOGY 11 Recommended: Social Studies 10 Note: This course cannot be counted as one of the required Social Studies credits for graduation.

Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour. Students will examine the influence of our biology, psychology and environment on our development, identity, behaviour and mental health. Students will also develop skills that will be useful to them should they choose to study psychology or another social science at the post-secondary level, including properly conducting and documenting research. Projects in the course will help students develop these skills while allowing them to pursue topics that are of the greatest interest to them. Throughout this course, students will develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others and become more aware of how psychology applies to their lives.

SOCIOLOGY 11 Recommended: Social Studies 10 Note: This course cannot be counted as one of the required Social Studies credits for graduation.

Do you think the world is becoming more complex? Sociology will enable you to gain a better understanding of the social forces that shape your own life so that you will be better able to deal with them. You will develop the 'sociological imagination' that will help you see the connection between the larger events affecting the whole of society and the personal effects for each of us in our own lives. Topics of study include deviance and crime, socialization (how forces like family and friends have helped shaped your identity), inequalities that exist between social classes, race, ethnicity and gender. Through systematic research and observation, you will develop thinking skills that will allow you to think about the world in new ways. This is a project-based course where students will be able to choose topics of that are of the greatest interest to them.

OTHER COURSES

COMMUNITY SERVICE 11 Recommended: Good attendance and satisfactory achievement in previous years. Teacher permission is required. Note: This course can only be taken once in Grade 11 or 12.

This course is intended to enable students to develop attitudes, skills and knowledge, which enhance self- esteem, prepare students for the world of work and encourage a sense of social responsibility. Students may be assigned to administrators or teachers in any department. Duties may include activities such as tutoring, filing, maintaining bulletin boards, etc. Criteria for evaluation include attendance and promptness, a positive attitude, accuracy in doing the task, showing initiative, and a cooperative and productive work ethic.

LEADERSHIP MINI-SCHOOL PROGRAM Leadership Program Course Offerings for 2021-2022 School Year

The Leadership program is a district choice program that has existed at Windermere for over 18 years. At all grade levels the Windermere Leadership Program promotes social justice and youth volunteer involvement. Through community based experiential learning, and opportunities to actively engage in local and global issues, we push students to integrate their past, present, and dreams for the future; resulting in a realm of potential, where a student’s values, experiences, and knowledge, direct academic pursuits and future goals.

Some of the courses are unique to the Leadership Program and are not taken by mainstream students. All courses are taught through our program philosophy which uses the lenses of social justice, environmental stewardship, and community engagement to shape our learning. We also highly value place-based knowledge and outdoor education as a core element of our program.

Although program entry most often happens in Grade 8, sometimes spaces become available in the Leadership program. If you are interested in applying for Leadership, please contact the program coordinator, Ms. Rempel, either in person (room 104) or via email at [email protected]. You can learn more about the program by going to our website: www.windermereleadership.org

Grade 9 Leadership students must take the following courses:  English Language Arts 9 Leadership  PHE 9 Leadership (Physical and Health Education)  Social Studies 9 Leadership  Ecology 9 (this counts as one of your elective courses and is unique to the Ldp Program)  + 4 mainstream courses including Math 9, Science 9, and two electives

Grade 10 Leadership students must take the following courses:  Composition/Literary Studies 10 Leadership  Career Life Education (CLE) Leadership  PHE 10 Leadership (Physical and Health Education with a focus on outdoor education)  Social Studies 10 Leadership  +4 mainstream courses including a Math 10 and Science 10

Grade 11 Leadership students must take the following courses:  Literary Studies 11 Leadership  Environmental Sciences 11 Leadership (this provides science 11/12 course credit which is required for graduation)  Active Living 11 Leadership (a PHE course that emphasizes holistic well-being and outdoor education)  Law 12 Leadership (this provides social studies 11/12 course credit which is required for graduation)  +4 mainstream courses including a Math 11

Grade 12 Leadership students must take the following course:  Career Life Connections (CLC) Leadership  + mainstream courses as needed for graduation and post-secondary requirements

Selected Course descriptions:

Ecology 9: This course provides a survey level look at the field of ecology. Ecology 9 covers topics both in population ecology and community ecology and students will learn about local and global issues that impact ecosystems. Students learn concepts related to matter cycling and climate change, ocean acidification, invasive species and population dynamics, keystone species, pollinators, food systems and security, and more while keeping themes of sustainability and human activity in mind. With a mix of hand-on work, field studies, class discussions, and independent activities students will gain a stronger grasp of how they impact the world’s ecosystems and how they are empowered to make positive change.

Physical and Health Education 9-10 and Active Living 11 The Physical and Health Education (PHE) curriculum empowers students to develop a personalized understanding of what healthy living means. The course, at each grade level, is designed to develop educated citizens who have the knowledge, skills, and understandings they need to be safe, active, and healthy citizens throughout their lives. In the Leadership program, PHE comes with a special emphasis on outdoor education and the connection between nature-based experiences and well-being.

Career Life Education (CLE) 10: CLE 10 is a mandatory course for all students to complete in grade 10. This course is broken up into three sections. Students are able to explore their identity as individuals and as students through the activities surrounding goal setting, time management, learning styles as well as how they interact with others through conflict resolution and safe online engagement. Students have an opportunity to explore pathways post- secondary by researching different careers, programs as well as schools that exist. A very practical component of CLE is where students build their own resumes and cover letter. The final major project: YPI allows students to engage and connect with community charities to raise awareness as well as a chance to give back through a grant.

English Language Arts 10 (Focused Literary Studies and Composition) English Language Arts 10 is comprised of two equal parts: Focused Literary Studies and Composition. By combining these components, students explore the world of literature (through the leadership lenses of social justice, environmental sustainability, and community engagement) while also developing their written communication skills.

Environmental Science 11 Leadership: This course will combine a scientific study of local ecosystems with the study of how humans can play a role in the conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems. Students will examine the term sustainability as a model of thinking about the future in which environmental, societal and economic values are interconnected. Course content includes ecological biodiversity, natural processes, environmental stressors, social sustainability, and traditional ecological knowledge. Students will undertake hands-on experiments in the school garden, orchard, and ravine, as well as learn practical organizational and restoration skills through volunteering within the community.

Law 12 Leadership: Law 12 is the study of Canadian law and social justice. As we study on unceded Coast Salish Territories, we are challenged to look at how Canada's laws developed and are administered, and how they influence so many of the major issues in current events. Canadian laws are influenced by Indigenous laws and colonial/settler laws. The emphasis is towards understanding legal rights and responsibilities by studying Constitutional, Criminal, Civil and Family law. Law 12 fosters skills and attitudes that enhance personal and social, critical and creative thinking and communication core competencies. Active participation, project-based assignments, case studies, research, writing and legal literacy are emphasized in this community collaborative course.

Career Life Connections (CLC) 12 Leadership Career Life Connections is the final capstone course of our mini school program. Building on the skills and experiences learned throughout the program, this course is designed around students and their goals as an engaged learner. Students will undertake a passion project that benefits the school or greater community and will have the opportunity to work and learn from our program’s numerous community networks and alumni. Focusing on growth development, reflective thinking, and capacity building, CLC Leadership hopes to reward students through innovative hands-on opportunities in order to enrich one’s learning of oneself and their relationship to the local and global community.

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (FOR GRADE 11 & 12 STUDENTS)

Students enroll in the Work Experience Program on a voluntary basis. The two-year program is designed to provide an opportunity for Grade 11 and 12 students to explore two career choices and to gain valuable work experience before proceeding to post-secondary education or starting work on a full-time basis.

Participation in practical work experience is a requirement of the program. Upon completion of the program, the student will receive four course credits and a final mark.

Note: A student’s work experience hours accrued during a ministry-authorized WEX (Work Experience) placement may be used toward fulfilling the substantive experiential learning of career-life explorations as outlined in Career-Life Connections (CLC), provided the placement is relevant to the student’s post-secondary planning.

RECOMMENDED Students are expected to complete: Two focus courses that make up the core of the program Two additional support courses A minimum of 100 hours of work experience for full credit as one of the program courses MWEX12

WORK EXPERIENCE FOCUS AREAS Business and Applied Business Health and Human Service Fine Arts, Design and Media Science and Applied Science Fitness and Recreation Tourism, Hospitality and Foods Liberal Arts and Humanities Trades and Technology

PARTICIPATION Students will complete: A two-week practicum during the last two weeks of June in Grade 11 or during the summer following Grade 11. A one-week practicum in late January or early February in Grade 12 Assignments as outlined in the CP Booklet

BENEFITS Students will: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the working world Combine career studies with graduation requirements Acquire specific entry-level skills for employment Become aware of job requirements in their chosen career field Learn to apply knowledge and skills learned in school in ‘real work’ situations Clarify their career and post-secondary vision for the future Create a resume and learn interview skills Explore their potential with on-the-job experience

HOW TO SIGN-UP FOR THIS COURSE During course selection blocks through your Counsellor or WE Coordinator.

YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES PROGRAMS

The Vancouver School Board offers district programs for students to pursue industry certification or the foundation level of a trade program. These programs save time and money (free tuition) and offer a huge jump start for students. The benefits include:  Dual credit with post-secondary institution (most programs)  Head start with Foundation program training  Registration with the Industry Training Authority (ITA)  Potential direct lead into an apprenticeship  Work experience in the trade For more information and an application form, please visit the VSB Career Programs website careerprograms.vsb.bc.ca links to Youth TRAIN in Trades, a pdf brochure for each program, and the application package. Also visit the Industry Training Authority website: www.itabc.ca. All students applying for Youth TRAIN in Trades programs should register at their home school with a full course load. Schools will be asked to modify a student’s timetable if the student is accepted into a Youth TRAIN program. Certification: successful completion of program will lead either to Level 1 technical training credit or a Certificate of Qualification from the Industry Training Authority. Following is a list of programs available, Career Programs may be able to accommodate students interested in other trades.

Credits towards Where the program is Application Program graduation Timetable Month program begins taught Due program Aircraft Maintenance BCIT 16 credits Monday - Friday March 1 August Engineer Auto Refinishing Monday - Thursday VCC 20 credits November 30 February Preparation 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Auto Collision Monday - Thursday VCC 28 credits March 1 September Repair Technician 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Auto Service Britannia 16 credits Day 2 March 1 September Technician Baking and Pastry Monday - Thursday VCC 24 credits November 30 August Arts 1:00 pm - 7:15 pm February - June Carpentry BCIT 16 credits March 1 February Monday - Friday Sir Charles Tupper March 1 Cook 16 credits Day 2 September (priority to SCT students)

Cook David Thompson 16 credits Day 2 March 1 September

**Electrical BCIT 16 credits Monday – Friday March 1 August

Hairdressing VCC 32 credits Monday - Friday March 1 September

** Heavy Monday - Thursday VCC – Annacis Island 32 credits Ongoing July, September Mechanical Trades 36 weeks Piping Industry College Plumbing 4 credits Mid-June to late July March 1 June of BC Finishing Trades Painting 4 credits Mid-June to late July March 1 June Institute of BC ** Millwright BCIT 20 credits Monday - Friday March 1 February ** Motorcycle & BCIT 20 credits Monday - Friday March 1 February Power Equipment

** Metal Fabrication BCIT 20 credits Monday - Friday March 1 February

Dual Credit Programs These programs, in partnership with post-secondary institutions, provide the opportunity for students to get a head start on their certification programs. Students save money (free tuition) and earn high school and post-secondary credits at the same time.

Healthcare Assistant (Grade 12)

Students will prepare to work as front line caregivers in home support, adult day care, assisted living, and complex care (including special care units).  28 weeks (September to March)  28 graduation credits  Vancouver Community College

Additional information and application form can be found on the VSB Career Programs website at careerprograms.vsb.bc.ca  Our Programs  Healthcare Assistant

Application Due Date: November 30

Trades Sampler BCIT (Grade 12)

A hands-on program through BCIT that gives students an overview in approximately 12 different trades including metal fabrication, welding, framing, and electrical.  12 weeks – February to May  Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm  12 graduation credits  BCIT

Additional information and application form can be found on the VSB Career Programs website at:  Our careerprograms.vsb.bc.ca Programs  Trades Sampler BCIT

Application Due Date: March 1

Youth WORK in Trades - Apprenticeship

Students with the skills and connections can start an apprenticeship in high school. Students who are already working in an apprenticeable trade can formalize the apprenticeship relationship with their employer. There are 4 courses (16 credits) available to these students when they have a formal ITA agreement arranged through the VSB District Apprenticeship Facilitator. Information and application forms are available on the VSB website: careerprograms.vsb.bc.ca  Our Programs  Youth WORK in Trades

School-based Programs:

Fashion Design and Technology – Eric Hamber

Students will enhance their construction skills; study history of costume, fashion merchandising; practice tailoring techniques and pattern drafting. Basic computer assisted design and fashion illustration will be practiced. In year 2, students will complete the graduation collection and portfolio needed for post-secondary entrance. Students may have the opportunity to participate in dual credit opportunities with a Fashion Design Program at a local post-secondary institute.  Two-year cohort program: grade 11 & 12  Every other day (Day 1 or Day 2)

Additional information and application form can be found on the VSB Career Programs website at: careerprograms.vsb.bc.ca  Our Programs  Fashion Design & Technology Application Due Date: March 1 50

IT and CISCO Networking Program – Killarney Secondary

Students will diversify and enhance their computer knowledge by building a computer, installing software and connecting the computer to networks and to the internet.  Grade 12  Day 2  One-year cohort program, up to 16 credits  Hands-on, laboratory courses  Prepare for industry-recognized certification

Additional information and application form can be found on the VSB Career Programs website at: careerprograms.vsb.bc.ca  Our Programs  CISCO

Application Due Date: March 1

Tupper Tech - Explore Trades Sampler Program at Sir Charles Tupper Secondary

A program for students who are not sure which trade is right for them.  Day 2  Students may be able to remain registered @ home school Day 1  24 graduation credits  Grade 12 program

For more information on Tupper’s program, contact Mr. R. Evans ([email protected] ) or visit our Program website: careerprograms.vsb.bc.ca  Our Programs  Tupper Tech

Application Due Date: March 1

Enhanced Trades – Killarney Secondary (Grade 11)

A program designed as an introduction to a variety of trades courses which include Automotive Technology 11, Drafting 11, Metalwork 11 and Carpentry & Joinery 11.  Day 2  Students remain at home school for Day 1  12 to 16 credits  Grade 11 program

Additional information and application form can be found on the VSB Career Programs website at: careerprograms.vsb.bc.ca  Our Programs  Enhanced Trades

Application Due Date: March 1

DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

VANCOUVER LEARNING NETWORK (VLN)

The Vancouver Learning Network is a distributed learning program operating within the Vancouver school district. Distributed learning programs are perfect for students who wish to learn at home or they need more flexibility in their schooling schedule.

Vancouver Learning Network (Secondary) registers full time as well as part time students and operates out of the VLN at 530 East 41st Avenue. For more information about the Vancouver Learning Network Secondary program click: http://vlns.ca

Contact the school by telephone at (604) 713-5520.

The Vancouver Board of Education operates two Adult Education (AE) centres throughout Vancouver; centres may provide outreach programs at offsite locations and offer youth programs.

AE centres provide students with a wide array of flexible and student-centred learning opportunities that range from the basic literacy level (Ministry Foundations courses, Levels 1-7) to high school completion.

The Foundations courses help students develop or strengthen specific core skills needed for Grade 10/11/12 courses and obtain a high school diploma. All courses, both Foundations and Grade 10/11/12, follow prescribed Ministry curriculum.

To meet student needs for flexible programming, centres offer courses from early morning to evening, including Saturdays and operate year-round with a variety of schedules:

 Semester (2 terms per year; beginning Sept. and Feb.)  Quarter system (9 week terms; beginning Sept., Nov., Feb., Apr.)  Summer term (6 week term) Depending on student needs, each Centre provides a variety of course formats which may include:

 Self-paced courses (blended paper-based instruction with face-to-face assistance) from Foundations to Grade 10-12 courses  Structured courses at the Foundations and Grade 10/11/12 levels Students at our centres reflect the diversity of language and cultural backgrounds in Vancouver and range in age from 16 to seniors. Each of the Centres responds to the specific needs of its community and program offerings reflect student course requests and enrollment patterns.

Please note that students attending adult centres must be 16 years old (on July 1 of the current school year) and follow MOE course concurrency rules to be eligible for Ministry funding.

Adult Education Centres in Vancouver

 Gathering Place Education Centre Tel: (604) 257-3849 http://go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/adulted

 South Hill Education Centre Tel: (604) 713-5770 http://go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/adulted