COURSE

English as a Second Language (ESL) ESLAO – Beginning communication in English, ESL Level 1, Open This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce them to the English language and help them adjust to the diversity in their new environment. Students will use beginning English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday and essential academic purpose. They will engage in short conversations using basic English language structures and simple sentence patterns; read short texts, and write phrases and short sentences. The course also provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to [...]

Civics (0.5 Credit) Grade 10, Open (CHV2O) This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions a range of political issues and developments that are both significance in today’s world and of [...]

Science, Grade 9, Academic (SNC1D) This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity Prerequisite: None Science, Grade 10, Academic (SNC2D) This course enables [...]

Visual Arts, Grade 10 Open (AVI2O) This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. Prerequisite: None Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/ College Preparation (AVI3M) This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative process to explore a [...]

Principles of Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic (MPM1D) This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines, and will determine the connections between different representations of a linear relation. They will also explore relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking. Prerequisite: None Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic (MPM2D) This course enables students to broaden [...]

Human Development throughout the Lifespan, Grade 12 University/College Preparation (HHG4M) This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human development throughout the lifespan. Students will learn about a range of theoretical perspectives on human development. They will examine threats to healthy development as well as protective factors that promote resilience. Students will learn about physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development from the prenatal period through old age and will develop their research and inquiry skills by investigating issues related to human development. Prerequisite: Any university, college, or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world [...]

Career Studies (0.5 credit) Grade 10, Open (GLC2O) This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, works, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate, current asses their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan. Prerequisite: None Leadership and Peer Support, Grade 11, Open (GPP3O) This course prepares [...]

Communication Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TGJ3M) This course examines communication technology from a media perspective. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video, and movie production; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. Prerequisite: None Communication Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TGJ4M) This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills [...]