Fine Arts/Life Role
Coop Education 120 (2 or 3 credits) - available to grade 12 students only
This course provides a “hands-on” experiential work-based education that extends the learning process beyond the school into the workplace. It is a course that integrates classroom theory with practical experience and learning in the working world. Students are placed in workstations where they are provided with challenging tasks and responsibilities and they learn by doing. Students spend the equivalent of two or three periods (2 or 3 credits) normally on a daily basis, at the workplace. The course is based on a partnership between the school and business/industry, and involves the participation of students, teachers, employers and employee supervisors.
Need more information? Email Mr. Leger.
Creative Arts 110 - prerequisite: students should have successfully completed the 9/10 block of Music and Visual Art
Creative Arts is a challenging new course that will guide students to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the arts in all disciplines, including visual art, music, theatre, and dance. Previous courses are not required but previous knowledge may enhance understanding as the focus is on critique rather than creation of content. Contemporary, often challenging, and conceptual works will be studied to highlight the communicative power of the arts through art activism, collaboration, and community engagement. The arts have the capacity to make us feel, to make us question, to make us act, and to bring us together. They enrich our human experience.
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Ned more information? Email Mrs. Mealey
Culinary Technology 110
The Culinary Technology Program is designed to prepare students for employment and/or future education in the food service industry. This technology-driven and skill-oriented program involves not only the "how and why" of food service preparation but focuses on the development of personal skills and knowledge that can be applied to the food service industry. Laboratory experimentation, food preparation and service are an integral part of the program. It gives students life-long learning skills that may be transferable to future training and/or food services employment
Need more information? Email Mrs. Nicholson or Mrs. Dekker.
Culinary Technology 120 - prerequisite: Culinary Technology 110
Same description as Culinary Technology 110.
Need more information? Email Mrs. Nicholson or Mrs. Dekker.
Dramatic Arts 110
Dramatic Arts 110 is an introductory course designed for any student interested in developing skills related to creativity, performance, and production. This performance-based course is highly participatory, requiring students to work independently as well as collaboratively in small groups and large ensembles. Students will be exposed to a wide range of dramatic conventions and styles for the purposes of creating, analyzing, conducting research, and performing. A wide variety of challenges and opportunities that require creative and higher-order thinking encourage students to develop dramatic skills.
Need more information? Email Mrs. Mealey.
Dramatic Arts 120 - prerequisite: Dramatic Arts 110
Dramatic Arts 120 assumes an enhanced level of theatrical experience. Successful completion of Dramatic Arts 110 is not required, but is highly encouraged since this course expands on the skills acquired in Dramatic Arts 110. In Dramatic Arts 120, students will be expected to have more involvement and ownership of their learning and subsequent assessment. At this level, students are encouraged to direct their learning and decide how to demonstrate the acquisition of skills.
Need more information? Email Mrs. Mealey.
Entrepreneurship 110
Entrepreneurship education provides learning with experiences that accelerate the need for students to accept greater responsibility to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will contribute to their future success. The entrepreneurial process, as outlined in this course, encourages a strong connection between theory and action. This course promotes experiential learning and recognizes the importance of nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit for personal and group success in and beyond the context of entrepreneurship.
Fashion Tech/Design 110
Fashion Design is an ideal course for those wishing to develop their personal sense of style. Students will be challenged with a variety of creative problem-solving exercises to design their original work. The elements and principles of design will be reviewed given special consideration as they apply to fashion. The influences, trends, and styles of the last century will be covered and students will recognize the ways in which fashion reflects the times and values of different eras and cultures. As resources permit, students will be given the opportunity to create original work through sewing and textile projects.
FI/FSL Individual and Family Wellness 120
The vision for Individual and Family Wellness 120 is to engage learners in making connections between well-being, personal growth and relationships. Learners will develop sound decision-making for positive mental health, sexual health, and transitions to adulthood. Learners will discover how personal responsibilities relate to the building and maintaining of intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships.
Learners in Individual and Family Wellness 120 will explore the importance of taking responsibility for personal well-being, establishing healthy relationships, and building skills for a growth mindset. This course will help learners appreciate the diversity of cultures in relation to individuals and the family unit. Learners will practice skills to help cope with transitions and life stressors.
This course is valuable for any student who is considering a career working with others or who would like to expand upon themes covered in courses like PDCP/Wellness. This course has 4 units: Personal Growth and Development, Strategies to Support Well-being, Life Transitions, Families in a Changing World.
Need more information? Email Ms. Rogers
Graphic Art and Design 110 - prerequisite: Visual Arts 10
Graphic Design explores the realm of visual communication. Students will learn strategies to create and decode effective designs including signs, symbols, and logos. The content covered includes the elements and principles of design, intensive colour theory, composition and layout, poster design, music graphics, information graphics, and data visualization. This course can provide a valuable foundation for students interested in pursuing other design fields such as industrial, interior, automotive, architecture, fashion, etc. Students will work with a combination of hand-drawn and digitally produced designs, as technology and materials permit.
Health Care 110 - Looking to go into the healthcare field? This exploratory course introduces students to concepts and skills related to health care and the health care system. Students will learn how the Canadian health care system works and will introduce various medical professional that work within the system. Students will learn what it takes to be a professional within the different healthcare occupations; will discover the rights are of a health care consumer; will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues; and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in the field.
Housing and Design 120
Housing and Interior Design 120 is designed to show the relationship between different types of housing and the housing needs of individuals, families and communities. The influences of cultural, psychological and aesthetic aspects of housing are examined. The value of creativity and individuality in a living environment is an important element of the course. Course topics span factors including housing in various cultures, historical and modern trends in housing and lifestyles needs, financial and legal costs and requirements, basic floor plans and arrangements, plus the principles and elements of design. This course would be of interest to students interested in the field of architectural design, drafting or Home Economics.
Individual & Family Dynamics 120
The overall aim of Individual and Family Dynamics 120 is to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the challenges of our dynamic and complex society. The course focuses on the development of resourcefulness to assist students in viewing the family from various perspectives and to make informed decisions about solutions to existing and emerging difficulties occurring in everyday living. The interrelatedness between family and work life is addressed as well as the need to understand better daily family issues and their impact on both the family and work environments. Individual and Family Dynamics 120 has been designed for students who plan to undertake further studies in this field and those who wish to expand their knowledge of family studies.
Internal Combustion Engines 110 and Power Train and Chassis 110 (8 credit hours)
This course is a study of the operation of the internal combustion engine including the construction, theory of operation and function of its systems. Students disassemble and assemble engines, checking, servicing and repairing components and systems. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic skills essential for persons entering the motor vehicle service trades and other allied occupations. This course should be of interest to students interested in entering or learning about the opportunities and requirements of the motor vehicle service industry and students with a general interest in mechanics.
Intro to Skilled Trades 110 and Framing and Sheath 110 (8 credit hours)
Students will complete a series of projects from the areas of Woodworking, Motor Mechanics, Plumbing, Drywall Repair, Electrical, Manufacturing and Construction. All projects will be done in groups except for woodworking. There will be a series of tests, a mid-term and an exam. Framing and Sheath 110 will provide students with skills and knowledge associated with the framing-in or shell construction of typical single family dwellings. Students will participate in construction and planning activities, which include interpretation of the National Building Code, blueprint reading, estimating and material layout.
Need more information? Email Mr. Leaman.
Metals Processing 110 and Metals Processing 120 (8 credit hours)
This course is a study of standard machine shop processes used in the manufacture of metal products. Proper operating instruction will be given on a variety of machine tools and the development of basic skills needed to use electric-arc and oxyacetylene welding and cutting processes. Students will apply theory as well as develop practical skills through the production of practical projects. Instructional time of the course will benefit and appeal to those students interested in pursuing a career in the metals processing areas, those who are considering a future education in mechanical engineering or drafting technology areas, and those who would like to explore this area for personal interest or career guidance reasons.
Mill & Cabinet and Residential Finish 120 (8 credit hours) -
This is a finish woodworking course in which students will develop the necessary skills, knowledge and work habits required to construct cabinets and other miscellaneous mill work typically found in residential dwellings. Students, through a series of projects, will be involved with all aspects of mill work including planning, estimating, operation of woodworking equipment and machines and finish operations. This course will be of benefit to those students interested in entering the construction or woodworking occupations as well as for those with a general interest in woodworking.
Need more information? Email Mr. Leaman.
Music - Band
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Need more information? Email Mr. LeBlanc or Mr. Rawlines.
Music - General
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Music - Guitar
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Need more information? Email Mr. LeBlanc or Mr. Rawlines.
Music - Keyboard
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Music - Vocal
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Need more information? Email Mr. LeBlanc or Mr. Rawlines.
Nutrition for Healthy Living 120
This course studies the science of food relating to Canada's Food Guide and the relationship between food, nutrition and wellness. It emphasizes the decision- making process concerning the use of both human and non-human resources required for safety and sanitation, dietary planning, food preparation and the concept of nutritional wellness. Nutrition issues are discussed regarding food on a global and regional level, food trends and lifestyles, eating disorders, and new food technologies. Hands on laboratory experiments provide an integral part of this program.
Outdoor Education 110 - prerequisite: Health and PE 10
The course will develop personal outdoor recreation skills based on environmental ethics. Students must satisfy a requirement to complete an out-trip that may be a daytrip, overnight excursion or extended trip. The course will take advantage of local outdoor access and could include camping, hiking, orienteering, canoeing, swimming and other outdoor adventure activities. Students must be prepared to plan, lead and evaluate out-trip experiences from personal and group dynamics perspectives
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Need more information? Email Mr. Fogarty.
Sport & Rec Leadership 120 - prerequisite: Health and PE 10
Physical Education Leadership 120 is an elective course for qualified students. This course develops leadership skills through involvement in physical activities. The class is subject to a limited enrollment. This course requires a minimum commitment of 30 volunteer hours in the area of leadership. Themes include management, teaching, coaching, officiating, first aid, and organizational planning and leadership theory
Visual Arts 110 - prerequisite: Visual Arts 10
Visual Arts 110 builds on the experience and knowledge gained in Visual Arts 9/10. The studio work remains in the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional work and stresses personal expression and the development of individual imagery and there are further requirements in art criticism and art history.
Visual Arts 120 - prerequisite: Visual Arts 110
Visual Arts 120 is designed for students who wish to pursue art related courses or careers. Students work through a review of skills and concepts and choose blocks that lead to advanced work on a particular medium. Students are required to critique, in writing, aspects of process and product.
Wellness Through Phys Ed 110
The goal of Wellness through Physical Education 110 is to promote healthy active living for life. The course is intended to encourage a broad-based exploration of a variety of activities, highlighting non- traditional approaches to fitness and wellness (e.g. yoga, hiking, personal training, etc.). The course offers a range of learning experiences for students that encourage healthy active living but are not sport specific. Students will personalize their learning by researching, self-assessing and determining personal preferences for engaging in lifelong physical activity. Students will apply knowledge of fitness and wellness concepts to the creation of a personal healthy active living plan. The curriculum includes a practical activity-based segment, as well as a classroom component.