Senior School:Grades 10-12.

Dramatic Arts

ADA2OR Dramatic Arts – Grade 9 or 10

This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences.

ADA3MR Dramatic Artsprerequisite: ADA1OR or ADA2OR

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

ADA4MR Dramatic Artsprerequisite: ADA3MR

This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpret dramatic literature and other texts and media sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures, and will analyze how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond secondary school.

ADF4MR Director’s Craftprerequisite: ADA3MR

This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. In this course, students will learn about theatre practice and stagecraft by directing theatre pieces. Students will also interpret dramatic literature, media sources, and other texts while exploring various theories of directing. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures and will analyze how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal development, social awareness, and long-term goals.

Music

AMU3OR Music

This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities. They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to the self, communities, and cultures.

AMU3MR Band Musicprerequisite: AMU1O or AMU2O

This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music, including traditional, commercial, and art music. Students will apply the creative process when performing appropriate technical exercises and repertoire and will employ the critical analysis processes when reflecting on, responding to, and analyzing live and recorded performances.  Students will consider the function of music in society and the impact of music on individuals and communities. They will explore how to apply skills developed in music to their lives and careers.

AMU4MR Music – Grade 12prerequisite: AMU3M

This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances.  Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will analyze how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.

Visual Arts

AVI2OR Visual Arts

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.

AVI3MR Visual Artsprerequisite: AVI1O or AVI2O

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

AVI4MR Visual Artsprerequisite: AVI3M

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

AWE3MR Information / Consumer Designprerequisite: AVI1O or AVI2O

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

AWE4MR Information / Consumer Designprerequisite: AVI3M or AWE3M

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

AWM3MA AP Artprerequisite: AVI4M or AWE4M or AWQ4M

This visual arts course focuses on drawing and painting.  Students may choose to produce a Drawing Portfolio, a 2D portfolio, or a 3D portfolio. Each will deal with a wide variety of concepts and techniques. The portfolio will be submitted for assessment in May.

AWU4MA AP Art Historyprerequisite: any academic English or history courseAVI4M or AWE4M or AWQ4M

This course investigates the history of art from the earliest times to the present day.  Students will examine works of art in various media, including painting, sculpture, architecture and photography from the global tradition.  As art is a reflection of the society that produces it, as well as of the style of the individual artist, students will gain an understanding of many different cultural traditions while increasing their visual literacy.

Students will learn the vocabulary of painting, sculpture and architecture and become familiar with various technical terms, stylistic devices and building methods. Moreover, students will find that their knowledge of literature, history and world religions increases as many narrative forms of expression often allude to literary works and historical and religious events and personages.  Patronage, economics, and the “business” of art will lend a further dimension to the study of art history. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society.  Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.

AWQ4MR Photographyprerequisite: AVI3M or AWQ3M

This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge in Visual Arts.  Students will explore a range of subject matter through studio activities, documentary films, ongoing documentary personal projects, class discussions and peer-critiques. Students will consolidate their practical skills through a variety of activities geared to expand their grasp of complex technical concepts.  Students will also analyze various art works, and study aspects of western art history as well as art forms from Canada and other parts of the world. This visual arts course focuses on photography.

Grade 12

BAT4MR Accounting

Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: MCR3U
This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for post secondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions.This course expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.

IDC4Ue Financial Securities Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
This online course investigates financial management, capital markets, and ways in which capital is acquired. In addition to providing an opportunity to learn about investing and financial management for both individuals and corporations, students will investigate the clear linkage between products developed for corporations and the personal usage of these products. They will discover via capital markets – with a focus on Canadian & International markets and other financial securities (fixed income, derivatives and mutual funds) – how they affect both the individual investor and corporations. Events in business (and world) news and the effects on corporations will be discussed and interpreted daily. Students will interconnect knowledge of Accounting, Economics, Data Management, Law, and Media. They will use diverse information skills, resources, and technologies to gather information related to a variety of Canadian and International financial institutions. They will also analyse the social impact of personal and corporate investment decisions. The course will utilize both qualitative and quantitative analysis to examine problems and come to intelligent decisions.

BBB4Me International Business Fundamentals (Online)

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
This online course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for post-secondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.

BOH4MR Business Leadership

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business with a focus on decision-making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility will be emphasized throughout the course.

Grade 9

CHV2OR Civics

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

CGC1DR Geography of Canada

Required
This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place in which to live.

Grade 10

CHC2DR Canadian History in the Twentieth Century

Required
This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.

Grade 11

CGD3MR Regional Geography

Prerequisite: CGC1DR
This course explores interactions between the land and people in a selected region and its interconnections with other regions of the world. Students will explore geographic issues related to the region’s environmental, economic, and social/cultural characteristics, including resource sustainability, import/export interrelationships, and living conditions. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate current regional patterns and trends and to predict future directions for the region and its partnerships.

CHA3UR American History

Prerequisite: CHC2DR
This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Students will explore the historical context of key developments that shaped the United States, its identity and culture, and its role in the global community. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating forces in American history.

CHW3MR World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century

Prerequisite: CHC2DR
This course explores the history of various societies around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will examine life in and the legacy of various ancient and pre-modern societies throughout the world, including those in, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work in various societies and in different historical eras.

Grade 12

CIA4UA Analysing Current Economic Issues (AP Economics)

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course investigates the nature of the competitive global economy and explores how individuals and societies can gain the information they need to make appropriate economic decisions. Students will learn about the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, apply economic models and concepts to interpret economic information, assess the validity of statistics, and investigate marketplace dynamics. Students will use economic inquiry and communication skills to analyze current economic issues, make informed judgments and present their findings.

CGW4UA Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (AP Human Geography)

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course looks at the global challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. Students will explore a range of issues involving environmental, economic, social, and geopolitical interrelationships, and will examine governmental policies related to these issues. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate these complex issues, including their impact on natural and human communities around the world.

CHY4UA World History: The West and World (AP World History)

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course investigates the major trends in Western civilization and world history from the sixteenth century to the present. Students will learn about the interaction between the emerging West and other regions of the world and about the development of modern social, political, and economic systems. They will use critical-thinking and communication skills to investigate the historical roots of contemporary issues and present their conclusions. Through the course, students prepare to write the AP Modern European History exam, focusing on the development of students’ understanding of the principal themes in modern European history, an ability to analyse historical evidence, and an ability to analyse and to express historical understanding in writing.

CLN4UR Canadian and International Law

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop their understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law when exploring rights and freedoms within the context of topics such as religion, security, cyberspace, immigration, crimes against humanity, and environmental protection. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process when investigating these issues in both Canadian and international contexts, and they will develop legal reasoning skills and an understanding of conflict resolution in the area of international law.

Grade 10

LKBBDR Mandarin

This course provides students with the language experiences that will enable them to communicate in the language of study. Students will develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language under study is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will build a strong base of vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.

LVLADR Latin

This course introduces students to the achievements of the classical world through the study of Latin. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar essential for reading and translating classical texts. English is the language of instruction. Through a variety of enrichment activities, such as presentations, debates, and dialogues, students will explore such aspects of life in the ancient world as trade, commerce, education, entertainment, and social customs, while improving their language skills.

LVGADR Ancient Greek

This course introduces students to the achievements of the classical world through the study of ancient Greek. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar essential for reading and translating classical texts. English is the language of instruction. Through a variety of enrichment activities, such as presentations, debates, and dialogues, students will explore such aspects of life in the ancient world as trade, commerce, education, entertainment, and social customs, while improving their language skills.

LWSBDR Spanish

This course provides students with the language experiences that will enable them to communicate in Spanish. Students will develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will build a strong base of vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple. Written and oral examinations will be held twice a year.

Grade 11

LKBCUR Mandarin

Prerequisite: LKBBDR
This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Mandarin and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Mandarin is spoken, through a variety of print and technological resources. Written and oral examinations will be held twice a year.

LVLBUR Latin

Prerequisite: LVLADR
This course provides students with the opportunities to continue their exploration of the achievements of the ancient world through the study of Latin. Students will read and translate more complex passages in the classical language and will learn the vocabulary and grammar essential for these activities. English is the language of instruction. Through a variety of methods, such as dramatizations, presentations and hands-on activities, students will investigate aspects of the culture and beliefs of the ancient world, including science, religion and customs.

LWSCUR Spanish

Prerequisite: LWSBUR
This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Spanish and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, through a variety of print and technological resources. Upon completing the year, students will be able to use all the structures of basic Spanish grammar in combination with an extensive vocabulary. They will be introduced to some literary texts followed by questions of analysis. They will have the opportunity to learn about the development of Latin America through the study of Mexican history. A research project on the ancient civilizations of Latin America will be completed. Emphasis continues to be on class discussions and oral presentations. Written and oral examinations will be held twice a year.

Grade 12

APMANe AP Chinese Language and Culture (Online)

Prerequisite: Students enrolled in this course must be taking LKMDUR.
This is a non-credit half-year course that prepares students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency across the three communicative modes (Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational) and the five goal areas (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities) as outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century. Its aim is to provide students with ongoing and varied opportunities to further develop their proficiencies across the full range of language skills within a cultural frame of reference reflective of the richness of Chinese language and culture.

IDC4US AP Spanish (Spanish and Western Culture Interdisciplinary Studies)

Prerequisite or corequisite: LWSDUR
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge. Students will combine all of the expectations of this IDC4U Interdisciplinary Studies course with a relevant selection of the expectations of Spanish (LWSDU) and The West and the World (CHY4U.)
As a component of the above IDC4U, students review, at a more advanced level, the grammar they have learned over the previous two years using a more complex vocabulary. They read two major literary works as well as a collection of short stories. They have the opportunity to discuss and come to appreciate the historical and cultural setting within which Spain developed as a nation from pre-history to the modern day. Students will prepare a written project, followed by an oral presentation on an aspect of Hispanic culture. Students will become familiar with the format of the AP Spanish Language examination.

LKBDUR Mandarin

Prerequisite: LKBCUR
This course prepares students for university studies in the international language. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology. Written and oral examinations will be held twice a year.

LVLCUR Latin

Prerequisite: LVLBUR
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their knowledge of the achievements of the ancient world through the study of Latin. Students will read and translate a broad selection of Classical prose and poetry and will learn the vocabulary and grammar essential for these activities. English is the language of instruction. Through a variety of enrichment activities, such as contests, seminars, and re-enactments, students will explore elements of the civilization of the ancient world, such as engineering, architecture, politics, and literature.

LVV4UR Classical Civilization

Prerequisite: ENG2DR
This course allows students to explore the beliefs and achievements of the classical world, which have shaped Western thought and civilization. Students will investigate such aspects of classical culture as its mythology, art, literature, and philosophy, as well as elements of ancient Greek and Latin, through a variety of activities such as dramatizations, audio-visual presentations, and discussions. By reading classical authors in English and examining archaeological evidence, students will enhance both their communication skills and their ability to think critically and creatively.

LWSDUR Spanish

Prerequisite: MCR3U
This course prepares students for university studies in Spanish. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, through the use of community resources and computer technology. Written and oral examinations will be held twice a year.

Grade 9

ICS2OR Introduction to Computer Studies

Required
This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts, and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers.

Grade 10

ICS3UR Introduction to Computer Science

Prerequisite: ICS3UR
This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.

Grade 11

TDJ3MR Technological Design

Prerequisite: ICS2OR
This course examines how technological design is influenced by human, environmental, financial, and material requirements and resources. Students will research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using working drawings and other communication methods to present their design ideas. They will develop an awareness of environmental, societal, and cultural issues related to technological design, and will explore career opportunities in the field, as well as the college and/or university program requirements for them.

Grade 12

ICS4Ue Computer Science (AP Computer Science – optional)

Prerequisite: ISC3UR
This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field.

TEJ4MR Computer Engineering Technology

Prerequisite: TEJ3M or TDJ3M or ICS3U
This course extends students’ understanding of computer systems and computer interfacing with external devices. Students will assemble computer systems by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software, and will learn more about fundamental concepts of electronics, robotics, programming, and networks. Students will examine related environmental and societal issues, and will explore postsecondary pathways leading to careers in computer technology.

Grade 11

HSP3Ue Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology (Online)

This online course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.

HRT3Me World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions (Online)

This online course enables students to discover what others believe and how they live, and to appreciate their own unique heritage. Students will learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety of religions, the connections between religion and the development of civilizations, the place and function of religion in human experience, and the influence of a broad range of religions on contemporary society. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating world religions.

SVN3Me Environmental Science (Online)

Prerequisite: SNC2DR
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science that will help them succeed in life after secondary school. Students will explore a range of topics, including the role of science in addressing contemporary environmental challenges; the impact of the environment on human health; sustainable agriculture and forestry; the reduction and management of waste; and the conservation of energy. Students will increase their scientific and environmental literacy and examine the interrelationships between science, the environment, and society in a variety of areas.

Grade 12

SES4Ue Earth and Space Science (Online)

Prerequisite: SNC2DR
This course develops students’ understanding of the Earth and its place in the universe. Students will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them. Students will examine the Earth’s place in the solar system and, after a general introduction to Earth science, will explore in more detail the materials of the Earth, its processes, and its history. Throughout the course, students will learn how these forces, processes, and material affect their daily lives The course draws on astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics in its consideration of geological processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence.

ICS4Ue Computer Science (AP Computer Science – optional)

Prerequisite: ISC3UR
This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field.

BBB4Me International Business Fundamentals (Online)

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
This online course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for post-secondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.

IDC4Ue Financial Securities Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
This online course investigates financial management, capital markets, and ways in which capital is acquired. In addition to providing an opportunity to learn about investing and financial management for both individuals and corporations, students will investigate the clear linkage between products developed for corporations and the personal usage of these products. They will discover via capital markets – with a focus on Canadian & International markets and other financial securities (fixed income, derivatives and mutual funds) – how they affect both the individual investor and corporations. Events in business (and world) news and the effects on corporations will be discussed and interpreted daily. Students will interconnect knowledge of Accounting, Economics, Data Management, Law, and Media. They will use diverse information skills, resources, and technologies to gather information related to a variety of Canadian and International financial institutions. They will also analyse the social impact of personal and corporate investment decisions. The course will utilize both qualitative and quantitative analysis to examine problems and come to intelligent decisions.

Grade 9

ENG1DR English

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

Grade 10

ENG2DR English

Required
Prerequisite: ENG1DR
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.

Grade 11

ENG3UA AP English

Required
Prerequisite: ENG2DR
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students to write the AP English Language and Composition exam in May, and for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.

EPS3OR Presentation and Speaking Skills

Prerequisite: ENG2DR
This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to plan and make effective presentations and to speak effectively in both formal and informal contexts, using such forms as reports, speeches, debates, panel discussions, storytelling, recitations, interviews, and multimedia presentations. Students will research and analyse the content and characteristics of convincing speeches and the techniques of effective speakers; design and rehearse presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences; select and use visual and technological aids to enhance their message; and assess the effectiveness of their own and others’ presentations.

Grade 12

ENG4UR English

Required
Prerequisite: ENG3UA/scs_display_copy] This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.

ETS4UA AP Studies in Literature

Prerequisite: ENG3UA
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries. Students will analyse a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays, and complete an independent study project. The course is intended to prepare students to write the AP English Literature and Composition exam in May.

EWC4UR The Writer’s Craft

Prerequisite: ENG3UA
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project, and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.

Grade 9

FSF1DR French

Required
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, social trends, and careers. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories, articles, and poems, will serve as a stepping-stone to oral and written activities.

FSF2DA Accelerated French Grade 9

Prerequisite: FSF1DR
This course is taken by students in the Grade 9 Accelerated French program. Students in Grade 10 should select FSF2DR.

Grade 10

FSF2DR French

Prerequisite: FSF1DR
This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language, further develop their language skills, and deepen their understanding and appreciation of francophone culture around the world. Exploring a variety of themes, students will develop and apply critical thinking skills in discussion, in their analysis and interpretation of texts, and in their own writing. Students will read and analyse stories, poems and a simplified novel; they will read independently and make an oral presentation based on their reading. There will be an emphasis on class discussions and oral presentations. Written and oral examinations will be held twice a year.

FSF3UR French

FSF2DR or FSF2DA
This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of reading and writing skills and to reinforce oral communication skills. Students will gain a greater understanding of French-speaking cultures in Canada and around the world through their reading of a variety of materials, including a short novel or a play. Students will produce various written assignments, including a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course. Class discussions and oral presentations are important. Written and oral examinations will be held twice a year.

Grade 11

FSF3UR French

FSF2DR or FSF2DA
This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of reading and writing skills and to reinforce oral communication skills. Students will gain a greater understanding of French-speaking cultures in Canada and around the world through their reading of a variety of materials, including a short novel or a play. Students will produce various written assignments, including a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course. Class discussions and oral presentations are important. Written and oral examinations will be held twice a year.

FSF4UR French

Prerequisite: FSF3UR
This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of French language skills. Students will consolidate their oral skills as they discuss literature, culture and current issues. They will read a variety of texts and will write a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

Grade 12

FSF4UA AP French

Prerequisite: FSF3UR
This course draws on the same expectations as the FSF 4U course. In addition, students will become familiar with the format of the AP French Language examination. At least three literary works from a variety of eras will be read; much of the reading will be done independently. Discussions will be held on literary texts, newspaper and magazine articles, and cultural aspects of songs and movies. Students will be expected to lead group discussions and report to the class, in addition to giving short, individual presentations and dramatizations. Improvement of written style will also be emphasized. Major projects include a formal book report and a presentation related to French cinema.

FSF4UR French

Prerequisite: FSF3UR
This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of French language skills. Students will consolidate their oral skills as they discuss literature, culture and current issues. They will read a variety of texts and will write a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

IDC4UF Classical and French Culture Interdisciplinary Studies

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: FSF4U
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge. Students will combine all of the expectations of IDC4U with a relevant selection of the expectations of French (FSF4U), Classical Civilization (LVV4U) and World History (CHW3M).

Grade 9

GLC2OR Career Studies

Required
This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess 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.

Grade 10

GLS4OR Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School

This course improves students’ learning and personal-management skills, preparing them to make successful transitions to work, training, and/or postsecondary education destinations. Students will assess their learning abilities and use literacy, numeracy, and research skills and personal-management techniques to maximize their learning. Students will investigate trends and resources to support their postsecondary employment, training, and/or education choices and develop a plan to help them meet their learning and career goals.

Grade 9

PPL1OR Healthy Active Living Education

Required
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety and injury prevention. They will investigate issues related to healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and will participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills.

Grade 10

PPL3OR Healthy Active Living Education

This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills and will be given opportunities to practise goal-setting, decision-making, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety.

Grade 11

PPL4OR Healthy Active Living Education

Recommended prerequisite: PPL3OR
This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living through participation in a variety of sports and recreational activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will develop and implement personal physical fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others.
Students who pursue an athletic activity at a high level outside school and are interested in taking this course should speak to their LINCWell counselor.

Grade 12

PSE4UR Exercise Science

Prerequisite: 1 3U Science or PPL3O or PPL4O
This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports administration.

Grade 12

IDC4US AP Spanish (Spanish and Western Culture Interdisciplinary Studies)

Prerequisite or corequisite: LWSDUR
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge. Students will combine all of the expectations of this IDC4U Interdisciplinary Studies course with a relevant selection of the expectations of Spanish (LWSDU) and The West and the World (CHY4U.)
As a component of the above IDC4U, students review, at a more advanced level, the grammar they have learned over the previous two years using a more complex vocabulary. They read two major literary works as well as a collection of short stories. They have the opportunity to discuss and come to appreciate the historical and cultural setting within which Spain developed as a nation from pre-history to the modern day. Students will prepare a written project, followed by an oral presentation on an aspect of Hispanic culture. Students will become familiar with the format of the AP Spanish Language examination.

IDC4UF Classical and French Culture Interdisciplinary Studies

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: FSF4U
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge. Students will combine all of the expectations of IDC4U with a relevant selection of the expectations of French (FSF4U), Classical Civilization (LVV4U) and World History (CHW3M).

IDC4Ue Financial Securities Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
This online course investigates financial management, capital markets, and ways in which capital is acquired. In addition to providing an opportunity to learn about investing and financial management for both individuals and corporations, students will investigate the clear linkage between products developed for corporations and the personal usage of these products. They will discover via capital markets – with a focus on Canadian & International markets and other financial securities (fixed income, derivatives and mutual funds) – how they affect both the individual investor and corporations. Events in business (and world) news and the effects on corporations will be discussed and interpreted daily. Students will interconnect knowledge of Accounting, Economics, Data Management, Law, and Media. They will use diverse information skills, resources, and technologies to gather information related to a variety of Canadian and International financial institutions. They will also analyse the social impact of personal and corporate investment decisions. The course will utilize both qualitative and quantitative analysis to examine problems and come to intelligent decisions.

Note:

• As part of the St. Clement’s School Diploma requirements, all students are required to achieve a grade 12 level course in Mathematics.
• A TI83 or TI84 graphing calculator is required for all mathematics courses.

Grade 9

MPM1DR Principles of Mathematics (Grade 9)

Required
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 as they solve multi-step problems.

MPM2DA Advanced Math Grade 9

Prerequisite: MPM1DR
This course is for students taking Grade 9 Advanced Math. Students in grade 10 should select MPM2DR.

Grade 10

MPM2DR Principles of Mathematics

Required Students new to St. Clement’s in Grade 9 may write a placement test to enter the Advanced Math stream.
Prerequisite: MPM1D
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

MCR3UR Functions

Required
Prerequisite: MPM2D
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Grade 11

MCR3UR Functions

Required
Prerequisite: MPM2D
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

MHF4UR Advanced Functions

Prerequisite: MCR3U
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.

MDM4UA Data Management (AP Statistics)

Prerequisite: MCR3UR
This course covers the same content as MDM4UR. The additional purpose of this AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analysing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference.

Grade 12

MHF4UR Advanced Functions

Prerequisite: MCR3U
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.

MCV4UA AP Calculus

Prerequisite: MHF4U (Suggested Minimum 90%)
AP Calculus contains the same material as Calculus MCV4U as well as several additional topics. There is an emphasis on concepts, an embracing of technology, and an attention to calculus applications, as well as the multiple representations of functions, using graphical and numerical contexts in addition to the standard algebraic one.

MDM4UA Data Management (AP Statistics)

Prerequisite: MCR3UR
This course covers the same content as MDM4UR. The additional purpose of this AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analysing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference.

MCV4UR Calculus

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

MDM4UR Data Management

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MHF4U
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.

Grade 11

NDA3MR Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada

Prerequisite: CHC2D or with permission
This course focuses on existing and emerging issues of national and regional importance of concern to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Students will analyze diverse perspectives from a variety of sources such as media, academic works and public opinion polls on events and developments related to land, community, governance, identity and culture. Using political thinking concepts and the political inquiry process students will explore their own and others’ ideas, investigate an issue to determine what needs to change, why and appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Students taking this course will participate in our peer tutoring Horizons program at First Nations Public School. Through this program they will engage in cultural events, such as Big Circle meetings, Ojibway/Anishnabee language classes, traditional drumming and/or traditional dancing.

Grade 9

SNC2DR Science

Required
This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.

Grade 10

SBI3UR Biology

Required
Prerequisite: SNC2DR
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.

Grade 11

SCH3UR Chemistry

Prerequisite: SNC2D (Recommended minimum to take this course in Grade 10: 90%), Recommended Co-Requisite: MCR3U
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.

SPH3UR Physics

Prerequisite: Science SNC2D and Mathematics MPM2D (Recommended minimum: 70%)
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.

SBI4UA AP Biology

Prerequisite: Biology SBI3U, Strongly Recommended: Chemistry SCH3U
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. The supplemental AP course material will be covered through tutorials and independent work. The labs for the AP component will be covered in SBI3U and SBI4U.

Grade 12

SBI4UA AP Biology

Prerequisite: Biology SBI3U, Strongly Recommended: Chemistry SCH3U
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. The supplemental AP course material will be covered through tutorials and independent work. The labs for the AP component will be covered in SBI3U and SBI4U.

SCH4UA AP Chemistry

Prerequisite: Chemistry SCH3U (Recommended Minimum: 90%)
This is an all-inclusive chemistry course covering, in much greater detail, each of the topics from grades 9 to 12, including all of the content from SCH4U. The laboratory component is a major aspect of this course, with labs covering each topic studied. Students must be able to analyse questions dealing with theory, calculation, and experience and skills in the laboratory. Students will learn about atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, reaction types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics.

SCH4UR Chemistry

Prerequisite: SCH3UR
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

SPH4UR Physics

Prerequisite: SPH3UR
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.

SPH4UA Physics (AP Physics 1/Physics 2)

Prerequisite: SPH3UR (Recommended minimum: 90%)
Similar to SPH4U, the AP Physics B course enables students to deepen their understanding of the concepts and theories of physics and emphasizes the development of students’ problem-solving abilities. Students will require a solid background in algebraic manipulation and trigonometry. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, momentum and energy, rotational statics and circular motion, oscillations and gravitation, fluid mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics.

Grade 11

HRT3Me World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions (Online)

This online course enables students to discover what others believe and how they live, and to appreciate their own unique heritage. Students will learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety of religions, the connections between religion and the development of civilizations, the place and function of religion in human experience, and the influence of a broad range of religions on contemporary society. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating world religions.

HSP3Ue Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology (Online)

This online course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.

NDA3MR Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada

Prerequisite: CHC2D or with permission
This course focuses on existing and emerging issues of national and regional importance of concern to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Students will analyze diverse perspectives from a variety of sources such as media, academic works and public opinion polls on events and developments related to land, community, governance, identity and culture. Using political thinking concepts and the political inquiry process students will explore their own and others’ ideas, investigate an issue to determine what needs to change, why and appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Students taking this course will participate in our peer tutoring Horizons program at First Nations Public School. Through this program they will engage in cultural events, such as Big Circle meetings, Ojibway/Anishnabee language classes, traditional drumming and/or traditional dancing.

Grade 12

HSB4MR Challenge and Change in Society

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.

HSE4MR Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice (AP Capstone)

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical, social, and historical underpinnings of various equity and social justice issues and to analyse strategies for bringing about positive social change. Students will learn about historical and contemporary equity and social justice issues in Canada and globally. They will explore power relations and the impact of a variety of factors on equity and social justice. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to an equity or social justice issue.