Course Planning Guide 2013/14 - Sd70.bc.ca

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Course Planning
Guide 2013/14
Alberni District
Secondary School
4000 Roger Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 0B1
Phone. 250-723-6251
Fax. 250-723-2126
www.adss.sd70.bc.ca
ALBERNI DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL
PROGRAMMING MESSAGE
This program has been developed to create flexibility and options for students to explore a variety of
interest areas and to allow for further flexibility in setting their own pace for Graduation. The program
also brings the Grade 10 results into the mixture of graduation requirements, which should create a
greater sense of relevancy in the selection of courses.
The following pages will help to explain the options and the requirements that each student has available
to meet their graduation goals on time. Work carefully through the options provided. The more you
know about the requirements, the better your choices will be. Our counsellors will meet with students at
all grade levels as part of the selection process and will explain the basics and the use of the planning
book. Throughout the Spring, counsellors will also review course selections and will be available to
discuss your plan or any concerns you may have regarding next year’s courses.
Students are encouraged to adopt a long-term view towards course selection. Having a plan that leads
through the upcoming year and further with clear goals is a key to success. Goals need not be locked in,
but it is very clear that students that are working towards goals tend to be more successful.
While counsellors will review course selections to ensure that pre-requisites are met, they cannot be sure
of future goals. Therefore it is very important to make sure you have made good choices at this time.
As well, we build the school master timetable based on Spring requests. It is very hard to add sections
to courses in September. As well, staffing and resources are allocated based on Spring course
selections, so it really is vital that students are quite certain of their selections.
M. Ruttan
Principal
COURSE PLANNING GUIDE INDEX
WHAT’S NEW AND GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………….……………….. Pages 1-4
POST SECONDARY PLANNING………………………………………………………………………… Page 5
APPROVED ACADEMIC 12 COURSES OFFERED AT ADSS……………………………………….. Page 6
CAREER EDUCATION AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS……………………………………
Pages 7-8
NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE DUAL CREDIT COURSES……………………………………………… Page 8
BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COURSES………………………………………………… Page 10
CAREER COURSES AND GRAD TRANSITIONS……………………………………………………
Page 11
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT COURSES……………………………………… Page 12
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT COURSES…………………………………………………………………… Page 13
HOME ECONOMICS COURSES………………………………………………………………………… Pages 14-15
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT COURSES…………………………………………………………… Pages 16-17
MODERN LANGUAGES COURSES……………………………………………………………………… Pages 18-21
LEARNING ASSISTANCE, PEER TUTORING & STUDENT LEADERSHIP COURSES………..
Pages 22-23
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES……………………………………………………………………. Pages 24-26
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT COURSES…………………………………………………………………… Pages 27-29
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT COURSES………………………………………………………… Pages 30-31
TRADES & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COURSES…………………………… Pages 32-36
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT COURSES…………………………………
Pages 37-41
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, WORKSHEETS…………………………………………………
Pages 42-44
MATH PATHWAYS……………………………………………………………………………………… Page 45
WHAT’S NEW FOR 2013-14?
FOR GRADE 09 STUDENTS
1. Students in grade 9 will select elective courses from both Applied Skills and Fine Arts.
With the exception of Spanish, French, Band and Choral Music, grade 9 exploratories will
run for 2 terms and be delivered on a linear basis.
Fine Arts
Art 9
Band 9
FULL YEAR
Jazz Band 9 FULL YEAR (outside timetable)
Choral Music 9 FULL YEAR
Dance 9
Drama 9
First Nations Culture 9
Visual Arts 9
Applied Skills
Info Tech 09 : Computer Programming
Info Tech 09: Web Design
Computer Applications 9
French 9
FULL YEAR
Spanish 9
FULL YEAR
Food and Nutrition 9
Leadership 9
Technology 9 - Mechanics 9
Technology 9 - Metalwork 9
Technology 9 – Electronics 9
Technology 9 – Woodwork 9
Textiles 9
Students will choose one of the following options and rank their choices numerically.
____OPTION A: A student who is taking three full year elective courses chooses:
one alternate from Fine Arts and one alternate from Applied Skills.
____OPTION B: A student who is taking two full year elective courses chooses:
two additional Fine Arts and two Applied Skills courses.
____OPTION C: A student who is taking one full year elective course chooses:
three additional Fine Arts and three Applied Skills courses.
____OPTION D: A student who is not taking any full year elective courses chooses:
four Fine Arts and four Applied Skills courses.
***Jazz Band is offered outside of the timetable and should not be used in the elective count.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This Course Planning Guide is intended to help students
select courses and programs appropriate to their personal,
career or post-secondary goals. As students progress through
A.D.S.S. they will have increasing opportunities to
customize their educational program to meet these goals. It
is extremely important, then, that students select courses that
are not only interesting and challenging, but also relevant to
post-secondary aspirations.
Successful course planning requires that students observe the
following three points:
First, be knowledgeable of applicable graduation
requirements.
Second, be aware of the difference between general
graduation requirements and specific post-secondary
admission expectations. In addition to courses required for
graduation, entrance to most post-secondary institutions will
require specific coursework and a minimum grade point
average during a student’s final years of high school.
Consult your counsellor for specific information on the post
secondary institutions of your choice.
Third, be aware of course prerequisites and/or recommended
marks in prior or related courses. Long-term planning helps
avoid the situation of not having appropriate prerequisites.
PROMOTIONAL PROCEDURE
Students are promoted on a course-by-course basis. This
means that prerequisite courses must be completed prior to a
student advancing to the next level in that subject.
Exceptions will be made only in situations where an
Individual Education Plan (IEP) exists.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
Counselling services are available to students either through
the Career Centre or the Counselling Office. The Career
Centre provides guidance and information on the
apprenticeship programs, careers, work experience and
volunteer work.
The Counselling Office offers many services for students.
The secretary can provide transcripts, scholarship
information, textbooks and will assist students in making
appointments.
Counsellors are available for personal counseling. They are
also available for programming, academic advice or postsecondary institutions information, academic tracking and
progress reports. Counsellors will also provide graduation
checks, scholarship information, and support for the grad
transitions plan.
Counselling Centre
Phone (250) 724-3284
Ms. C. Graydon
Mr. J. McDonald
Mr. R. Ostwald
Mrs. L. Savard
Career Centre
Phone (250) 723-1191
Mr. B. Laviolette
Mr. G. Freethy
Mr. B. Matlock
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GENERAL INFORMATION CONT’D
AVID
ABOUT THIS BOOKLET
AVID is an elective course that teaches effective learning
skills and provides academic support to students. This
elective is intended for students with C+, B marks, and who
show interest in attaining a post-secondary education.
Students enroll in the AVID elective each year from grades
10-12 and are expected to enroll in academically challenging
senior courses.
Graduation Requirements
AVID students will learn how to do the following, more
efficiently and effectively.
 Make notes
 Ask good questions
 Work collaboratively
 Speak and present
 Take tests
 Read for information and write to learn
A brief section on post-secondary opportunities is included
in this Course Planning Guide. Differences between
universities, colleges and technical schools, general entrance
requirements, and regional post-secondary institutions are
outlined in this section. Students are encouraged to consult
individual institution guides for complete details, most found
on the internet.
The AVID elective is supported by AVID trained teachers
and AVID trained senior tutors. A focus of the program
includes understanding the opportunities and requirements of
post-secondary institutions.
Students must formally apply for and be accepted into the
AVID program before they can enroll in the course in grade
10. Acceptance as an AVID candidate will be determined by
a committee of teachers who will consider the quality of your
application, your record of achievement, attendance,
citizenship, personal circumstances, and an interview with
you.
Graduation requirements are included for your reference –
consult page 42, prior to determining your courses for next
year.
Post Secondary Information
Course Planning Working Copy
Included at the end of this booklet is a Course Planning
Working Copy (page 44) which helps students identify future
course work based on their present courses and grades.
Students who are not currently experiencing success in a
particular subject are encouraged to explore other options
within that discipline or to try another area altogether.
See Mr. Ostwald for more information.
STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS AT ALBERNI DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL
DRUG &
ALCOHOL
COUNSELLING
COUNSELLING-PERSONAL &
ACADEMIC
LEARNING
CENTRE
TESTING
TECHNOLOGY
FAMILY
GUIDANCE
FIRST
NATIONS
TEAM
CAREER CENTRE
STEP-UP PROGRAM
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HOW TO USE THIS PLANNING GUIDE
COURSE ORGANIZATION
Courses are organized according to school department, and listings include grade level, graduation credit value, prerequisite
courses, provincial exam status and a brief description of the course content.
Grade 11 or 12 courses for which there are no prerequisites are open to Grade 10, 11 and 12 students, although it is
recommended that Grade 10 students do not register for Grade 12 courses until their final years.
While most courses have a school-based final exam component, provincially examinable courses are indicated by EXAM.
The value of the exam in relation to the final mark is indicated as a percentage.
Course Name
Graduation Credit
Indicates if there
Is a Provincial Exam
Indicates whom the
course is open to
ENGLISH 12
4 credits
Prerequisite(s): EN 11
EXAM (40%)
Co-requisite: None
Recommended: Average or better performance in prerequisite course
Course Description
English 12 is designed for students who plan to study beyond Grade 12.
Many post-secondary institutions have this course as a prerequisite for some courses.
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POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
Every student will have a post-secondary (transition) plan. Whether it is further education
at university, college or technical school, or direct entry into the workforce, each graduate
should be able to link his or her final high school years to unique post-secondary
aspirations.
There are many different post-secondary institutions to choose from, some of which are
listed on the following page. Differences between universities, university-colleges,
colleges, and institutes are not as distinct as they once were owing to the large increase in
degree-granting programs at schools other than universities. To categorize post-secondary
institutions is to risk unfairly characterizing them, so students are encouraged to check out
a range of options before settling on one or two post-secondary destinations.
Just as there are many different post-secondary institutions, so too are there many
different entrance requirements. Entrance requirements have changed in recent years,
students should refer to each institution’s calendar for specific entrance requirements.
Students also need to ensure that they meet any entrance requirements unique to a
particular faculty, department or program. For example, a student interested in a Degree in
Engineering needs to satisfy requirements for B.C. High School graduation, for general
university entrance, and for entry to the Faculty of Engineering. And this is not unique to
university-bound students, for programs within many colleges and institutes have similar
entrance considerations.
In addition, students interested in studying in either the USA or abroad should consult
specific calendars for special entrance requirements and/or restrictions on foreign
students. In recent years, there has been increased interest in athletic scholarships to
American universities or colleges, both of which require students to attain a minimum
score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Information on the SAT is available from your
counsellor or the College Board website.
Although much of the emphasis in this booklet is on post-secondary institutions within BC
there are many universities, colleges, institutes and technical schools across the country
that provide post-secondary programs.
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APPROVED ACADEMIC 12 COURSES OFFERED
AT ADSS FOR ADMISSION TO UVIC, VIU, SFU
AND UBC
UVIC
BIOLOGY 12
VIU
ENGLISH 12
CHEMISTRY 12
COMPARATIVE
CIVILIZATIONS 12
ENGLISH 12
ENCLISH LIT 12
See individual
program
admissions.
SFU
UBC
BIOLOGY 12
BIOLOGY 12
CHEMISTRY 12
CHEMISTRY 12
COMPARATIVE
CIVILIZATIONS 12
ENGLISH 12
ENGLISH 12
ENGLISH LIT 12
FRENCH 12
FRENCH 12
FRENCH 12
FRANCAIS 12
FRANCAIS 12
FRANCAIS 12
GEOGRAPHY 12
GEOGRAPHY 12
GEOGRAPHY 12
HISTORY 12
HISTORY 12
HISTORY 12
JAPANESE 12
JAPANESE 12
JAPANESE 12
LAW 12
LAW 12
LAW 12
PHYSICS 12
PHYSICS 12
PHYSICS 12
FOUNDATIONS MATH
12
PRECALCULUS 12
CALCULUS 12
SOCIAL JUSTICE 12
ICT 12
FOUNDATIONS MATH
12
PRECALCULUS 12
CALCULUS 12
SPANISH 12
SPANISH 12
SUSTAINABLE
RESOURCES 12
Check individual
programs for course
requirements.
Check individual
programs for course
requirements.
PRECALCULUS 12
CALCULUS 12
SOCIAL JUSTICE 12
SPANISH 12
Check individual
programs for course
requirements.
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CAREER EDUCATION & APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAMS
Career Education is a program that adds to the regular graduation program. Students
select 5 courses for the Career Preparation Program, of their choice and complete 100
hours of work experience. Students may start Career Preparation in Grade 10 or 11 and
finish with graduation. Students may change or drop their Career Preparation any time.
Advantages:
 Gain preferred enrolment to some post-secondary programs. i.e. BCIT
 Gain 4 extra grade 12 graduation credits
 Formulate and confirm career plans
 Observe and practice work place skills, knowledge and attitudes
 Increase self-awareness, confidence and self-reliance
 Complete work experience required for graduation
 Gain work experience hours required by many post-secondary courses: i.e.
Physiotherapy requires 70 hours of work experience for admission
 Increased relevance of school
 Increased student focus and connections to school
 Help the transition from high school to post-secondary or work
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can you count hours from your paid job toward Career Preparation? Yes – see the
Career Centre for more details.
2. How do you decide where to do work experience? You and the Career Centre
decide together.
3. How do you get started in work experience? Go to the Career Centre and make an
appointment.
4. Do you have to do work experience during school time? Not necessarily, it can be
done on weekends and holidays or school time with permission.
5. Do you have to do work experience in one place? No – we encourage students to
do their work experience in occupations of their future career(s) choice.
6. Does all the work experience have to be in your Career Preparation area? No
7. Can you change Career Preparation programs? Yes
8. How many times can you go out on work experience? As often as you like as long
as your school work is up to date.
9. What if you have problems with your work experience? Contact the Career Centre.
10. Can you drop Career Preparation if find you cannot finish? Yes
11. Does Career Preparation Work Experience take a block in your timetable? No
SECONDARY APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Secondary School Apprenticeship (S.S.A.) is a high school career program that provides
students 15 years of age and older, with the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship
while still in high school. Trade and technical careers are excellent choices and are
available in hundreds of careers such as automotive, cook training, construction,
cosmetology, metal, electronics and electrical. Check it out at www.itabc.ca
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CAREER EDUCATION AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS CONTINUED
Skills shortage = Opportunity
The time for serious exploration of trade and technical careers is now. Shortages of
technically skilled workers are looming and SSA can give you a head start in your
chosen career.
The SSA lets you earn up to 16 graduation credits while you get paid. This work
experience counts toward the first year of your apprenticeship. You can also qualify for
a $1000 SSA Scholarship if you are still working or training in the same apprenticeship
six months after graduation. Contact the Career Centre for more information.
ACE-IT
The ACE-IT program (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industrial Training) is a
partnership between ADSS and post-secondary training partners (such as North Island
College) that enables students to complete the first level of apprenticeship technical
training and graduation credits. Students may participate in either or both SSA and
ACE-IT programs. See the Career Centre staff for more information.
There is and will be a massive demand for trades people in British Columbia and Canada
in the near future.
Please feel free to contact the ADSS Career Centre if you have any questions.
NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE – DUAL CREDIT COURSES
These courses are in second semester and are for Grade 12 students only.
School District 70 and North Island College offer high school students the opportunity to
take university transfer courses while attending Alberni District Secondary School. The
program allows students to get dual credits (both high school and university) while
attending ADSS. The program is part of our initiative to make the transition from high
school to university more seamless and allow students to get a head start on their postsecondary endeavors. We are currently offering one or two courses per year in the
second semester. At present we offer Psychology 130 and 131. We are attempting to
increase the courses offered in the near future.
“New!”
Are you interested in learning an Aboriginal Language? Currently North Island College
offers two classes at the Port Alberni campus for Linguistics 159 and Linguistics 259.
They run Tuesday 6:00-9:00 pm and Wednesday 6:00-9:00 pm. The classes are taught
using instructional teams by Angie Joe, Jane Jones and Benson Nookemis. These are
U.Vic courses offered in partnership with North Island College. If you are interested in
exploring this as a dual credit option, please consult with Mr. Laviolette for further
information.
School District 70 will reimburse the student for their tuition costs upon successful
completion of the course. The courses are transferable to most colleges and
universities in the province of British Columbia.
For further information, please contact the Career Centre at Alberni District Secondary
School. (250-723-1191)
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Course
Descriptions
Page 09
BUSINESS EDUCATION
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 09
(XLDCA09CA)
Prerequisite: None (half year exploratory)
Provides students with an excellent working knowledge of the MS
Office programs – Word, Publisher, Excel and Power Point as well
as internet exploration. Word processing, use of macros,
hyperlinks, email, scanning, desktop publishing and Power Point
presentations, are a primary focus in this course. Students will
apply these technologies to ―real world‖ projects. This course is
a strong foundation for Business Computer Applications 11.
ACCOUNTING 11
(AC 11)
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This course teaches students the basics of accounting theory.
Students will learn how to analyze business transactions and will
record transactions and prepare financial statements using a
manual accounting system. In addition, students will be briefly
introduced to the use of Microsoft Excel and Simply Accounting.
This course will help students to understand how businesses keep
their records and give them a base for future studies.
Successful students will gain employment and personal skills.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 12
(FA 12)
Prerequisite: Accounting 11
4 credits
This course builds on the theory base developed in Accounting 11.
Students will deepen their knowledge base by learning how to
account for more advanced topics such as merchandising
activities, inventories and cost of sales, information systems,
internal control and cash, receivables, payroll liabilities, capital
assets, current and long-term liabilities and partnerships.
Successful students will be well-prepared for further studies in
accounting.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 12
Prerequisite: None
(ENT 12)
4 credits
This practical course teaches students how to run their own
business. Students will learn about opportunities, organization,
marketing and financing from the perspective of the small
business owner. Students will make extensive use of computers
throughout the course, using applications such as Word and
Excel. Ultimately, students will develop a working business plan
for a business of their choice.
MARKETING 11
(MK 11)
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This course is an introduction to marketing functions in large and
small businesses. Main topics covered include economics,
business and international marketing, selling, promotion,
distribution, pricing, marketing information management and
product and service management.
MARKETING 12
(MK 12)
Prerequisite: Marketing 11
4 credits
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in
Marketing 11. Students will continue to examine the elements of
the marketing matrix, paying particular attention to product,
pricing, promotion and distribution decisions within the Sports
and Entertainment industries.
TOURISM 11
(TRM 11)
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore
the key elements of travel and tourism. The focus of the course
will be the extensive tourism opportunities found in BC, Canada
and the world. From the restaurants to recreation, Tourism 11
provides a chance to learn about possible career and leisure
experiences.
TOURISM 12
Prerequisite: Tourism 11
(TRM 12)
4 credits
The world becomes the focus of the Tourism 12 course. Learn
about the adventures available in places like Mexico, Europe, Asia
and Australia. Students will spend some time planning and
booking travel itineraries and the budgeting required to visit
these destinations and venues here in your Tourism 12
classroom.
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CAREER COURSES & GRAD TRANSITIONS
PLANNING 10
4 credits
Planning 10 is a 4-credit course that all students must complete
to graduate. It is recommended that Planning 10 be completed in
Grade 10 as the transition plan is introduced in this course and
students will have an opportunity to research careers. This will
assist them in making informed programming choices for their
Grade 11 and 12 years.
This course includes:




Graduation Program/Transitions
Healthy living
Finances and financial planning
Education and careers
SCHOLARSHIP 12
CODE: YSEVC2A
4 credits
This course is offered to Grade 12 students who plan to attend
post-secondary institutions. Students must be registered in
rigorous academic courses and be willing to work independently.
GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
4 credits
Graduation Transitions is a document which is introduced in
Planning 10. Students in Grade 12 are required to update this
document and fulfill 4 main requirements to receive 4 credits.
Upon completion, a RM (Requirement Met) will be assigned. The
ministry does not require a letter grade or percent. Grad
Transitions must be completed in order to graduate and
participate in the graduation ceremony. The document and
supporting material is available on the ADSS website.
The requirements are:
1. Community Connections: 30 hours of work or volunteer
experience with completed paperwork from the Career
Centre.
2. Personal Health: 90 hours or 150 minutes per week of
moderate to vigorous physical activity with completed
paperwork handed in to Mr. Chase. These requirements
can also be met by enrolling and passing a Physical
Education 11 or 12 course.
3. Completion of Information Technology 10 or its
equivalent.
4. Transition Planning: A transition plan that includes
information on how you will transition from high school
to post-secondary education, travel or work
5. Exit interview: Students will be required to discuss
their transition plan.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COUNSELLOR.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE &
ANIMATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 09
(MINT 09)
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Students are introduced to coding techniques that will start them
along a path to game design, creating interactive worlds and
using the computer to figure things out.
(MINT 09WD)
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Prerequisite: None
(MICTP 11)
4 credits
The class will select either Java or Python as the computer
language used to learn about the techniques of computer science.
WEB DESIGN
Design web pages using Adobe Dreamweaver. Let loose your
creativity. Learn what‘s behind the pages you see on the web and
build your own.
INTERACTIVE DESIGN
(MINT 10)
Students may choose to continue learning in one of the following
areas:
Compulsory course for Grad Transition
4 credits
Information Technology 10 assesses students‘ technological skills
via core and elective classes. Assignments can also be
completed independently. Information Technology is delivered
online via ADSS Moodle courses with drop-in support available.
Assignments include creating spreadsheets, data processing and
website creation.
WEB SERVER TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: Grade 10 advanced students
(MICTS 11)
4 credits
Lamp technology is behind most sites on the internet. Starting
out with http (the language used to share webpages), html, css,
xml, (the languages used to display web pages) and moving to
Apache (the most popular webserver). MySQL and PHP
(languages used to create database driven websites). This
course is open to advanced Grade 10 students.
GAME CODING
Prerequisite: None
(ICTX 12)
Prerequisite: Computer Studies 09, Digital Media 09,
Game Coding 11 or Web Server Technology 11
4 credits




Web Server Technology (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
(ICTS 12)
Web Design (Web graphics, XHTML, CSS)(ICTM 12)
Advanced Game Building (ICTX 12)
Computer Programming (Java, Python)(ICTP 12)
INDEPENDENT DIRECTED STUDY
FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 12
(IDS 12B)
Prerequisite: Teacher Permission
4 credits
Work on your own computer project. This is an opportunity to
get credit for doing what you love to do, working alongside others
doing their own projects. Learn from internet, your teacher and
each other. Projects must fall under the broad range of
computer studies and be approved by the teacher.
(MICTX 11)
4 credits
Introduction to Game Coding teaches students how computer
games and interactive experiences are created. Students develop
a series of project and games. Students create their own game
or interactive world with the skills they learn. Students who
complete this course will be prepared to learn more about
computer game design and professional programming languages
such as Java, Python, C or Ajax.
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ENGLISH
ENGLISH 09
Prerequisite: English 08
COMMUNICATIONS 11
Grade Wide Exam (10%)
Students study various aspects of English such as grammar,
writing, novels, poetry, drama and short stories. Library
research skills and reading strategies are an integral part of this
course.
ENGLISH 10
GOVERNMENT EXAM (20%)
Prerequisite: English 09 (Recommended C+ or higher)
4 credits
This course further develops various aspects of English such as
grammar, writing, novels, poetry, short stories and the study of
Shakespeare. Reading strategies and essay writing continue to
be essential parts of this course.
ENGLISH 11
4 credits
This course continues and builds on the studies in English 10. The
study of language and literature are embedded in the critical
analysis of such literary forms as poetry, novels, short stories,
Shakespeare and non-fiction.
ENGLISH 12
4 credits
This course is an integration of language and literature with
emphasis on the critical analysis of the various literary genres.
Students intending to go on to post-secondary education at most
universities will select this course.
Prerequisite: English 10 (C or lower)
4 credits
This course follows English 10 and deals with grammar, writing
skills, poetry, novels, short stories and non-fiction.
COMMUNICATIONS 12
Prerequisite: English 11/Comm 11
4 credits
(C or lower in English 12 or Communications 11)
This course emphasizes grammar, vocabulary development,
writing skills, as well as poetry, short stories, and novels.
ENGLISH LITERATURE 12
4 credits
Students will read and write about the canon of Western
European Literature from Beowulf to the Twentieth Century.
Some selections by North American writers are also included.
Writing from various social classes as well as from both genders
are reflected. This is a broad survey course and a great deal of
reading and writing will be expected of the students. The
students will find it a very useful introduction to university and
college level English.
WRITING 12
4 credits
Prequisite: English 11 or permission of instructor
For students who love to write, this course offers daily
opportunities to practice and refine their writing mechanics and
style. Writers will experiment with a variety of prose writing
styles and forms from short stories to personal, reflective
essays. Students will learn to critique their own writing as well
as the work of their classmates and published professionals.
FILM STUDY 11-12
DFT 11FS or DFT 12FS
4 credits
In Film Study 11-12 students learn how artistic components affect
meaning in motion pictures. They also gain understanding of how
social, cultural and historical contexts influence the nature and
purpose of the film. Students will also learn about and
understand the motion picture industry and the roles and
responsibilities of people who work within it. This course is an
excellent accompaniment to courses like Media Studies and
Creative Writing.
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HOME ECONOMICS
TEXTILE STUDIES 09
FOODS & NUTRITION 09
Prerequisite: None
If you love the latest styles and fashion, then this is the course
for you. You will learn basic to intermediate sewing and serger
skills. You will be able to use commercial patterns to create your
own clothing and accessories.
This course will teach you the basic skills needed to prepare easy
and healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snack recipes.
You will work in small groups to prepare, cook and clean up a
wide range of menu items including: pancakes, brownies,
spaghetti, chicken stir fry and cupcakes. You will also learn how
to make healthy food choices and to improve the nutrition of
many of the meals that you already enjoy.
TEXTILES 11
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
Become a confident sewer by taking this class! Never sewn, or
it‘s been a long time … then you will learn basic to intermediate
skills and be successful by choosing projects such as pajama or
track pants, t-shirts, hoodies, skirts and dresses. For those
students who have completed Textiles 09, you will expand on
those skills that you already know by choosing projects that
challenge your ability. These might included fitted pants, jackets,
skirts, lined garments, bathing suits and quilts. Students will
professionally finish all garments using a serger and will be given
an opportunity to explore machine embroidery.
TEXTILES 12
Prerequisite: Textiles 11
4 credits
(half year exploratory)
Prerequisite: None
This course will help you to learn the cooking skills you will need
to tackle any recipe when you are cooking on your own. You will
work in small groups to prepare, cook and clean up a wide range
of menu items including: macaroni and cheese, pizza, soups,
chicken wings, chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake and tarts. You
will also try your luck during our cook-off challenges. Again, we
will emphasize healthy eating habits, choices and ways to enhance
the nutrition in recipes.
Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition 11
Expand your sewing techniques and skills by sewing a great
variety of projects suited to your interest. Projects may include
active sportswear, lingerie, evening wear, graduation dresses,
tailored jackets, garments of unusual fabrics and quilts. An
introduction to making design changes to commercial patterns is
also part of this class. It is a required course for students
pursuing a career in fashion design.
TEXTILES 12: IDS
4 credits
Prerequisite: Textiles 12 / Teacher‘s Permission
4 credits
4 credits
This course will allow you to improve your cooking skills and
explore foods from different parts of the world. You will focus on
different flavor combinations and techniques that allow you to
turn a similar set of ingredients into more than one recipe. You
will work in small groups to prepare, cook and clean up a wide
range of menu items including: pork chops and mashed potatoes,
chicken curry, chicken cordon bleu, skillet lasagna, pumpkin pie
and chocolate layer cake. You will also participate in our cook-off
challenges! The course will also focus on preparing food to meet
the specific nutritional needs that some individuals require.
If you are thinking of a career in Fashion Design or wanting to
expand your sewing skills, then IDS-TEXTILES 12 is strongly
recommended. Students will design their own course with input
from the teacher. The possibilities are endless!
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COOK TRAINING, FAMILY STUDIES, PSYCHOLOGY
FOODS & NUTRITION 12 – BAKING
Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition 11
(FDN 12BK)
4 credits
This course will focus on the world of baking! The emphasis will
be on creating baked goods from different parts of the world.
You will work in small groups to prepare, cook and clean up a
wide range of baked goods including cookies, pies, breads,
cinnamon buns, layer cakes, candies and learn how to make your
own fondant and how to use it to decorate cakes. You will
participate in our bake-off challenges. This course will allow your
creativity in the kitchen to really be developed.
Attendance, punctuality and service are critical for the success
of this program. Practical marks from absences must be made
up by extra work. Course outcomes must be demonstrated to
receive a passing mark.
FAMILY STUDIES 11
4 credits
Prerequisite: None
COOK TRAINING 11 A/B/C
4 credits
Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition 11 or interest in the Foods
Service Industry
An introduction to working in a commercial food service facility.
Students will start with a practical orientation of the kitchen
followed by a two-week food safety program. Having completed
this introduction, students will then rotate amongst eight stations
in the kitchen. The menu items that the students prepare in the
cafeteria program follow healthy eating guidelines. Students are
evaluated on all practical competencies performed at each
station. Practical marks from absences must be completed.
Attendance, punctuality and serving for a short period of time
during the lunch hour are critical for success in the program.
Units covered are:
1. Safety, sanitation and equipment
2. Basic food service and kitchen management
3. Vegetable and starch cookery
4. Meat and poultry cookery
5. Seafood cookery
6. Stocks, soups and sauces.
Course outcomes must be demonstrated to receive a passing
grade. Cook Training welcomes Grade 10 students into the
program.
COOK TRAINING 12 A/B/C
3. Baking and Desserts
4. Egg and Breakfast Cookery
5. Health Care and Nutrition
4 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor
Interest in the Food Service Industry
Having completed a review on safety and sanitation and healthy
eating habits, students will complete level 1 of the Cafeteria
Training Program. At the Grade 12 level, students are evaluated
on theory and practical competencies performed. The following
stations are covered in Cafeteria Training 12:
Discover more about yourself and teen issues such as self
esteem, friendship, communication, stress, eating disorders,
relationships, substance abuse and emotional well being. The
exploration of these topics will be covered using discussion
groups, group projects, assignments, multi-media reviews, guest
speakers and literature circles.
FAMILY STUDIES 12
4 credits
Co/Prerequisite: Family Studies 11
This course focuses on your life as an adult. You will learn about
pregnancy and child development, living on your own, weddings
and marriage, healthy family patterns, family violence, aging and
the elderly. The goal of this course is that you will be able to
handle life‘s daily struggles in an effective, healthy manner.
PSYCHOLOGY 11
Gradewide Exam (20%)
Prerequisite: Grade 11 or 12 student
4 credits
This introductory course will focus on many of the basic theories
discovered and used in psychology. Students will study topics
related to motivation, perception, memory, learning, dreams and
sleep disorders and personality.
PSYCHOLOGY 12
Prerequisite: Psychology 11
4 credits
This course will continue with the themes presented in
Psychology 11. Some of the topics studies will include: brain and
brain disorders, stress and well-being, mental health disorders,
therapies, child and adolescent development.
1. Meat, Poultry and Seafood
2. Cold Kitchen
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MATHEMATICS
PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 45 FOR A
DESCRIPTION OF THE MATH
PATHWAYS
The Ministry of Education requires that a student successfully
complete a Grade 11 Mathematics course in order to graduate.
The following courses qualify:
1. Foundations of Mathematics 11
2. Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 11
3. Precalculus 11
Foundations of Mathematics 11 is a required course for entry to
most post-secondary institutions. Precalculus 11 is designed to
prepare the students for post-secondary programs that require
the study of theoretical calculus.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS & PRECALCULUS 10
PROVINCIAL EXAM (20%)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 09
4 credits
Recommend a ―C+‖ average in Math 09 or teacher
recommendation
This pathway is designed to provide students with the
mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills
identified for entry into post-secondary studies in programs that
require the study of theoretical calculus or those that do not.
Topics include statistics, probability, measurement,
trigonometry, algebra and number theory. Students following
this path will spend more time developing their understanding of
symbol manipulation and some of the more sophisticated
generalizations of the concepts of mathematics.
APPRENTICESHIP & WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 10
MATHEMATICS 09
This is the new 2008, Mathematics 09 curriculum. From this
course, students will proceed to the new Mathematics 10
curriculum, choosing either Apprenticeship and Workplace Math
10 or Foundations of Mathematics and Precalculus 10.
Topics in Mathematics 09 include:
 Number sense – powers, roots & rationals
 Patterns & relations – linear equations, graphs,
inequalities and polynomials
 Shape and Space – 3D objects, polygons &
transformations
 Statistics & Probability – probability, data collection and
analysis
Success in Mathematics 09 will largely determine a student‘s
future math pathway.
CORE MATHEMATICS 09
(MMA—09CM)
SEE COUNSELLOR FOR THIS OPTION
This course is designed for students who did not complete Math
08 successfully, or who find Math very challenging. It reviews
some of the basic skills in Math and covers material to prepare
students for Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10. Students
who complete this course successfully have the option of
proceeding directly into AWM 10 or of taking the regular Math 9
course and then moving on to Foundations of Math 10.
4 credits
This pathway is designed to provide students with mathematical
understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into
the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force.
Topics include algebra, geometry, measurement, number theory,
statistics and probability. After completing this course a student
may satisfy graduation requirements by completing
Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 11
4 credits
Prerequisite: Foundations of Math & Precalculus 10,
―C‖ average
This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified
for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the
study of theoretical calculus. Topics include rates, scale
diagrams and factors, geometry, trigonometry, proving
conjectures, problem solving strategies, normal distribution,
linear inequalities, quadratic equations and the history of math.
After completing this course a student has satisfied their
math graduation requirements.
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MATHEMATICS CONTINUED
APPRENTICESHIP & WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 11
PRE-CALCULUS 12
4 credits
Prerequisite: Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 10 or
Foundations of Mathematics and Precalculus 10
Prerequisite: Precalculus 11
This pathway if designed to provide students with mathematical
understandings and critical thinking skills indentified for entry
into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work
force. Topics include unit conversions, geometry, trigonometry,
scale diagrams, problem solving strategies and finance. After
completing this course a student has satisfied their math
graduation requirement.
4 credits
identified for post-secondary studies in programs that require
the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include trigonometric
functions, graphical transformations, logarithms, exponentials,
permutations and combinations.
PRECALCULUS 11
4 credits
Prerequisite: Foundations of Math & Precalculus 10
Recommended C+ average in above
identified for post-secondary studies in programs that require
the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include absolute
value functions, radical expressions, trigonometric ratios,
factoring polynomials, quadratic functions, linear and quadratic
inequalities and reciprocal functions. After completing this
course a student has satisfied their math graduation
requirements.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12
4 credits
Prerequisite: Precalculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11
Recommended: ―C‖ average or better in prerequisite course
identified for post-secondary students in programs that do not
require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include financial
mathematics, logical reasoning, set theory, probability and
sinusoidal functions.
CALCULUS 12
Prerequisite: Calculus 11
4 credits
Calculus 12 follows Ministry-prescribed curriculum and is highly
recommended for students planning to enroll in university or
college math courses in the future
Calculators:
An approved SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR is essential for both
Principles and Applications of Math courses at the grade 10, 11 and
12 levels. It must be a hand-held device designed only for
mathematical computations such as logarithmic and
trigonometric functions.
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MODERN LANGUAGES
“He who speaks my language possesses the key to my house.”
The study of language is an important and integral part of a student’s education.
allowing the student to communicate with and to more fully appreciate other
cultures, therefore gaining a greater understanding of his own culture.
FRENCH 09
Prerequisite: French 08
JAPANESE 11
(Full year elective)
Prerequisite: Beginning Japanese 11
Continues what students have learned in French 08, with
continued focus on communication and speaking/listening level
with increased concentration on skills of reading and writing.
Students will study the present tense of er, ir, re verbs and some
irregular verbs.
4 credits
French 10 continues what students have learned in French 09
with continued focus on communication and speaking/listening
level with increased concentration on skills of reading and
writing. Students will review the present tense and will learn to
use the past and imperfect tenses.
FRENCH 11
4 credits
A continuation of French 10 in which students tackle more
sophisticated language and will be introduced to basic literature.
Students continue to develop listening and speaking skills in the
context of practically oriented units. All verb tenses will be
studied.
FRENCH 12
4 credits
In French 12, students continue to develop their listening and
speaking skills through interaction with the teacher and with
other students, while investigating various cultural phenomena.
All grammar concepts will be studied to prepare for the
provincial exam.
BEGINNING JAPANESE 11
Prerequisite: None
With a slightly more grammatical focus, students continue to
learn language for everyday situations. The Kanji system of
characters is introduced along with other aspects of Japanese
culture.
JAPANESE 12
FRENCH 10
4 credits
This course is not overly grammar-based, but centers on
communication in everyday situations. Explorations of Japanese
culture include an introduction to the Hiragana and Katakana
systems of Japanese characters.
4 credits
Prerequisite: Japanese 11
4 credits
This course will focus on the Kanji system of writing and an
increasing emphasis on grammar to facilitate communication.
There are continued explorations of various aspects of Japanese
culture.
SPANISH 09
Prerequisite: None (Full year elective)
This course will use the communicative approach with many
aural-oral activities. Students will learn and practice new
vocabulary including verbs in the present tense, question forms
and simple sentence construction. Regular attendance, active
class participation and daily homework completion are expected.
SPANISH 10
Prerequisite: Spanish 9
4 credits
This course is a continuation of the foundations of written and
spoken Spanish. This course uses a ―communication approach‖
where many activities are oral/aural in nature. Students should
be prepared for a course with heavy content in grammar and
vocabulary. Regular attendance, active class participation, and
daily homework completion are expected.
BEGINNERS SPANISH 11
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This course may satisfy university entrance language
requirements.
This is a beginning course which covers most of the content of
Spanish 09 and Spanish 10. Students should be prepared for a
fast-paced course with heavy content in grammar, vocabulary,
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MODERN LANGUAGES CONT’D
Beginners Spanish cont‘d
NEUVIEME ANNEE:
listening and speaking activities. Regular attendance, and daily
homework completion are expected.
Students attain basic language ability including vocabulary,
expressions and beginning sentence patterns in everyday
themes. Both written and spoken work is required.
FRANÇAIS-LANGUE 09
SPANISH 11
4 credits
Prerequisite: Mastery of Beginning Spanish outcomes
Satisfies the University entrance language requirement. This
course emphasizes acquisition of information and oral and
written communication as the main goals. Development of a
higher level of competence in written and spoken Spanish will
include:
Writing/Speaking
 Mastery of verb tenses, extensive review of grammar,
idiomatic expressions and more complex sentence
usage
 Individual and group oral presentations
 Reading and discussions on various themes, legends
and authentic documents
Prérequis: Français-Langue 08
Le cours vise à améliorer les élèves dans les 4 ― savoirs‖ du
Français: écouter, parler, lire et écrire. L‘emphase sera sur la
communication écrite et orale, et sur la compréhension de
lecture. À ces fins, des nouveaux concepts de grammaire seront
introduits.
Les étudiants auront une introduction à la poésie formelle et les
termes littéraires, ainsi qu‘à la lecture de romans, nouvelles,
contes et articles. Les étudiants seront aussi exposés à plusieurs
formes de rédaction telle que l‘exposé, l‘éditorial, et l‘article de
journal.
En vue de préparer les étudiants à l‘examen oral de 12e année, on
commencera une évaluation formelle de l‘expression orale des
élèves. Ceci se produira lors des discussions de groupes, des
entrevues avec le professeur, et des présentations orales.
SCIENCES HUMAINES 09 :
Prérequis: Sciences Humaines 08
SPANISH 12
Prerequisite: Mastery of the Spanish 11 outcomes
4 credits
This course emphasizes acquisition of information and oral and
written communication as the main goals. Development of a
higher level of competence in written and spoken Spanish will
include:
Writing/Speaking
 Mastery of verb tenses, extensive review of grammar,
idiomatic expressions and more complex sentence
usage
 Individual and group oral presentations
 Reading and discussions on various themes, literary
and authentic documents
IMMERSION FRANÇAISE
La raison d‘être du programme est offrir une occasion aux
jeunes d‘apprendre une deuxième langue afin de niveau de
success possible pour chaque éléve, les professeurs exigent que
tous les éléves parlent en Français en tout temps lorsqu‗ils sont
dans les classes d‘immersion.
Les Sciences Humaines 09 étudient l‖Europe et l‘Amérique du
Nord entre les annéees 1500 et 1815. Les sujets abordés seront
les suivants:
Europe:
1. Introduction à la démocratie et à l‘ordre social
2. Les révolutions en Europe
3. Les empires européens et et l‘expansion outre-mer
4. L‘industrialisation
Amérique du Nord
1. Les plus vieux habitants de l‘Amérique
2. La traite de fourrure
3. La Nouvelle-France et la croissance des colonies
Les relations franco-anglaises
SCIENCES NATURELLES 09:
Prérequis: Science 08
Ce cours inclut les sujets suivants:
Science Vie: étude des fonctions des sytèmes du corps humain,
ainsi que les organes assiciées à ces systèmes. Les élèves
pourront identifier le lien entre les différents systèmes et le
mode de vie sur le corps.
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MODERN LANGUAGES CONT’D
Science physique: Cette unité introduira la matière, , les réactions
chimiques, et et La Loi de la Conservation de la Masse.
Science de la Terre et de l‘Espace: Introduction du Système Solaire.
Montre aux étudiants les techniques utilisées par les scientifiques pour
analyser l‘univers.
DIXIÈME ANNÉE:
a) Français langue 10
4 crédits
Dans ce cours, nous allons approfondir notre maîtrise des
connaissances langagières, comme la structure de phrase, les
conjugaisons et le bon accord des adjectifs. Nous allons aussi
être introduit à la littérature de langue française ; nous ferons
la lecture de nouvelles
( histoires courtes), d‘un roman, de poèmes et d‘une pièce de
théâtre. Nous allons aussi réviser les termes littéraires de base.
b) Sciences Humaines 10:
4 crédits
Prérequis: Sciences humaines 9
Ce cours vise a développer les habileté des élèves en ce qui en
concerne la pensée critiqu, la rechercher et la communication
efficace.. En génèral, le cous étudiera l‘histoire canadienne de
1815 a 1914, le multiculturalism, les activités économiques cur
Canada et l‘actualité.
ONZIÈME ANNÉE:
a) Français – Langue 11 :
Pré-requis : Français – langue 10
Dans ce cours, les étudiants augmenteront leurs connaissances de
la langue et de la littérature de la francophonie. Pour la
littérature, on étudiera du matériel classique et contemporain. Par
exemple, on lira plusieurs contes, quelques romans, possiblement
une piéce de théâtre ainsi que des articles de ‘ l‘actualité. II y
aura aussi une unite sur la poésie.
Pour la langue, les étudiants feront une révision de la grammaire
déjà apprise et on travaillera à développer un
vocabulaire plus riche et étendu. Il y aura des compositions –
paragraphes, essais, poèmes, scripts- à faire; au moins une
présentation orale par trimestre, y compris au moins deux
discours formels pendant l‘année. Il y aura un contact avec Alberni
Elementary, où les « grands » vont lire une histoire illustrée qu‘ils
auront écrite exprès pour les « petits ». Il y aura une excursion,
soit à Victoria, soit à Vancouver, avec des expériences « en
français pendant l‘année.
b) Sciences Humaines 11:
Pré-requis : Sciences Humaines 10
4 crédits
Le cours de Planification 10 est un nouveau cours dans le
Programme de Garduation qui remplace le cours de Planification
Personnelle et Professionnelle 11 et 12. Le cours est centré sur
les thèmes de Carrière, Éducation, Santé et Finances. On
suggère que les étudiants complètent le cour en 10e année, mais
ils peuvent aussi le faire plus tard. Le délai du cours doit être
fait en consultation avec un parent et un conseiller.
4 crédits
Dans ce cours, on étudiera le système gouvernemental du Canada,
l‘environnement, l‘histoire canadienne du 20e sciècle et le rôle du
Canada dans le monde. Encore, il y a la possibilité de voyages
scolaires tels qu‘une visite des édifices du parlement provincial,
une visite du Holocaust Education Centre, et d‘autres.
c)
c) Planification 10
4 crédits
BA Psychologie 11A :
Pré-requis : None
4 credits
La psychologie est l‘étude systématique du comportemt et des
processus mentaux. Le cours de psychologie 11 examine
l‘interaction des influences biologiques, cognitives et
socioculturelles sur le comportement humain, en étudiant les
diverses théories de motivation, personallité et developpement.
Comprendre comment la connaissance psychologique est générée,
développée et appliquée permet aux élèves de mieux se
comprendre eux-mêmes et d‘apprécier la diversité du
comportement humain.
NOTE : French Immersion students must take Psychologie 11A.
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MODERN
LANGUAGES CONT’D
DOUZIÈME ANNÉE:
a) Français-langue 12
PROVIN.
pré-requis : Français-Langue 11
EXAMEN (40%)
4 crédits
Ce cours est la culmination de 13 ans de travail dans la langue
française. Le but du cours est de faire la précision sur les
habiletés apprises jusqu‘ici en faisant des analyses de textes,
de pièces, de poèmes et de romans. Les élèves prépareront
aussi des jeu de rôles, des présentations orales, des
dissertations, des travaux de recherche et des discours. On y
fera aussi une revue de grammaire extensive. De plus, il
restera toujours un accent sur la culture francophone du
Canada et des autres pays francophones du monde.
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LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
LEARNING CENTRE
LEARNING STRATEGIES 11B
4 credits
Prerequisite: Learning Strategies 11A & Teacher Approval
LEARNING CENTRE – GRADE 09
Open to: Identified students
Prerequisite: Articulation recommendation and Learning Centre
approval
The role of the Learning Centre is to give assistance to those
students who are striving to complete a regular academic
program. Students identified as needing learning assistance by
school-based teams, teachers and counsellors , are blocked into
the Learning Centre instead of taking an elective. Peer tutors
help the Learning Centre teachers give assistance to these
students.
This course is for those students who are at risk for failure or
have identified learning disabilities in the areas of reading,
organization, memory, math and writing.
LEARNING STRATEGIES 10
4 credits
Prerequisite: Learning Centre Teacher Approval
This Board Authority Authorized course is designed to give credit
to students receiving assistance through the Learning Centre.
The students will learn study skills and strategies to help them be
successful in the classroom as well as learning time management
and organizational skills as tools of survival.
The course will emphasize Guided Study (assistance and support
in the completion of regular course assignments) but will also
include term work on Learning Strategies Units and Personal and
Career Explorations assignments.
PEER TUTORING 11A
4 credits
Prerequisite: ―C+‖ or better average in core academic
subjects and an interest in helping other students with course
work.
This Board Authority Authorized credit course offers students a
good opportunity to share their knowledge and skills with their
peers. First-year peer tutors work with students in the Learning
Centre under the supervision of the Learning Centre teachers.
Peer tutors are taught strategies and skills and also are
expected to write summary reports on their tutees each term.
Out of class tutoring in the Learning Centre is also a requirement
of the course.
PEER TUTORING 11B
4 credits
Prerequisite: Peer Tutoring 11A
LEARNING STRATEGIES 11A
4 credits
Prerequisite: Learning Centre Teacher Approval
The course will emphasize Guided Study (assistance and support
in the completion of regular course assignments) but will also
include term work on Learning Strategies Units and Personal and
Career Explorations assignments.
The Board Authority Authorized course is for those peer tutors
who are taking peer tutoring for a second year. In this year,
tutors work in the classroom under the supervision of the
regular classroom teacher. Second-year peer tutors work in
subject areas of their choice. Most often tutors work with one
subject area teacher but some like to work with different
teachers in various subject areas. Daily journal entries are
required as well as term assignments and term-end summary
reports.
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LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
LEADERSHIP 09 (half year exploratory)
Prerequisite: None
Code XLDCA09LD
Students entering Grade 09 who want to make a difference in the
school by becoming involved in organizing activities designed to
promote school spirit are encouraged to enroll in the Leadership
Program. Leadership students learn skills such as problem
solving, group dynamics, goal setting, organizational and
communication skills to become more effective leaders. The
Grade 09 Leadership team will organize Grade 09 group events
as well as work with the senior leadership class to organize
school-wide activities. There is a lot of responsibility on students
in the class to become active participants in order to gain the
most benefit and growth from this course. Participation in extracurricular activities is expected.
LEADERSHIP 11
4 credits
Prerequisite: Grade 10-12
Students in Grades 10-12 who want to make a difference in the
school by becoming involved in organizing activities designed to
promote school spirit are encouraged to enroll in the Leadership
Program. Leadership students learn skills such as problem
solving, group dynamics, goal setting, organizational and
communication skills to become more effective leaders.
There is a lot of responsibility on students in the class to become
active participants in order to gain the most benefit and growth
from this course. Participation in extra-curricular activities is
expected.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The aim of Physical Education is to enable all students to develop knowledge, movement skills, interpersonal skills and positive
attitudes and behaviours that contribute to a healthy, active lifestyle.
OVERVIEW
Participation: Students are expected to participate daily in moderate to vigorous physical activity to the best of their ability and in a
positive manner. Students must participate in a minimum of 8o% of classes in order to meet the learning outcomes.
Gym Attire: Proper P.E. clothing, including shorts or track pants, t-shirts and running shoes (non-marking) must be worn. Students
are also expected to dress for the elements as activities may take place outside, rain or shine.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 09
Students are expected to willingly participate in a wide range of
movement categories, including individual and dual activities,
team games, and rhythmic activities such as dance and
gymnastics. Students will work on improving skills and fitness
and are expected to complete a 2.74 km run in less than 30
minutes. Students will also complete a wellness unit on active
living and the human body. An emphasis throughout the course
will be placed on safety, fairplay and leadership.
4 credits
Prerequisite: P.E. 09
Students will expand on the knowledge, skills and fitness that
were learned and developed in P.E. 09. Students are expected to
willingly participate in a wide range of movement categories,
including individual and dual activities, team games and rhythmic
activities such as dance and gymnastics. Students will work on
improving skills and fitness and are expected to complete a 2.74
km run in less than 30 minutes. Students will also complete a
wellness unit on active living and the human body. An emphasis
throughout the course will be placed on safety, fairplay and
leadership.
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NOTE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11 AND 12 COURSES
Physical Education 11 and 12 classes build on skills and knowledge
developed in P.E. 09 and 10. With a wide variety of courses to
choose from, students are able to select courses that have
specific interest or meaning to them. All upper level Physical
Education courses promote social interaction, community
responsibility, skill development and fitness. All P.E. 11 students
are required to complete 10 approved volunteer hours, while P.E.
12 students are required to complete 15 approved volunteer
hours.
P.E. 11 and 12 courses cont‘d….
GUIDELINES: C+ OR BETTER IN P.E. 10, A POSITIVE
ATTITUDE AND A WILLINGNESS TO WORK AND COOPERATE
WITH OTHERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME PHYSICAL
EDUCATION 11 AND 12 COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL
PREREQUISITES.
COURSE FEES MAY APPLY TO P.E. 11 AND 12 COURSES.
4 credits
{Guideline: C+ or better in P.E. 10}
Physical Education 11 is designed to offer students a variety of
team and individual sports as well as recreation and leisure
activities such as bowling, golf, skating, paintball and martial arts.
Students in P.E. 11 may also participate in an active health
program and a first-aid course. Students will be required to do
some peer instruction and complete 10 hours of community or
school service. Components that may be covered include:
badminton, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, outdoor
pursuits, flag football, ball hockey, rugby and a variety of minor
games.
WOMEN‘S PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11
4 credits
Prerequisite: P.E. 10 {Guideline: C+ or better in P.E. 10}
Course Fee - $30.00
As the name implies, this is a women‘s only physical education
class that is open to Grade 11 and 12 female students. It is a noncompetitive class that emphasizes fun, success, participation and
fair play. Traditional P.E. testing will not be used and you will
instead be introduced to how to live a lifelong active and healthy
life. Yoga, Pilates, kayaking, self-defense, dancing, dragon
boating, disc golf, orienteering and aerobics will be just some of
the activities offered. Students will have the opportunity to
choose many of the activities they participate in. There will also
be a wellness week that may include topics such as reflexology,
massage, iridology, natural medicine, aromatherapy and
acupressure. A surfing trip to Tofino is also a possibility.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONT’D
WOMEN‘S PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12
4 credits
Course Fee - $30.00
Women‘s P.E. 12 is open to female students that have completed a
P.E. 11 course and are interested in participating in a noncompetitive P.E. class that emphasizes participation and fun.
Students will participate in lifelong activities such as yoga,
pilates, dancing, dragon boating and orienteering to name just a
few. There may also be opportunities for trips such as surfing,
Bikram‘s Yoga and Wild Play Adventure Park.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING 11 /12
4 credits
Fitness 11 is an introduction to personal fitness training. Students
have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and to participate
in strength, flexibility, agility and cardiovascular conditioning
programs and understanding the value of better nutritional
habits. The students will also have an opportunity to create and
design their own programs. The instructor will guide the
students to create their own fitness programs that will meet
their specific goals and objectives.
INTRAMURAL MANAGEMENT 11
4 credits
Students in Grade 11 and 12 may earn further credits assisting
with the organization of the noon-hour intramural program. This
course is not blocked into the regular school day.
Responsibilities include tournament organization, officiating and
score keeping as well as gym, field or court setup. Students will
learn how to officiate the various activities from the sponsor
teacher.
P.E. 11/12 BASKETBALL
4 credits
Prerequisite: P. E. 10
Basketball 11 is an in-depth course designed to give students a
solid foundation in the game of basketball. Students will be
involved in individual skill development, conditioning, nutrition,
team strategy, scorekeeping, officiating and coaching. Basketball
11 allows students to focus on improving their individual
basketball skills which will help translate to increased team
success on their school or community teams. A portion of the
course will be dedicated to developing young leaders in our
community who, due to their knowledge of the game, will provide
coaching to elementary students. 80% of the course will be
dedicated to on the court skill development, while the remaining
20% will be done in a classroom setting.
4 credits
Physical Education 12 is designed for students genuinely
interested in the participation in and further development of
lifelong sports. This program aims to promote a positive attitude
towards an active, healthy lifestyle. The development of
leadership skills and community or school service is a very
important aspect of this course. Components will vary with each
teacher, but will include peer teaching, team and individual sports
and recreational and leisure activities. Components that may be
covered include: badminton, golf, ball hockey, basketball, bowling,
flag football, swimming, softball, ultimate volleyball, adventure
racing, climbing, outdoor pursuits and a variety of minor games.
Students will have an active role in planning the activities for the
class. Students must complete 15 hours of community or school
volunteer service, separate from the requirements for
Graduation Transition.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION 11/12
4 credits
Prerequisite: Guideline: Recommendations from PE 10/11 teacher,
a very positive attitude and a willingness to co-operate.
Students will participate in activities such as day hikes, overnight
hikes, surfing, paintballing, skeet shooting, dragon boating and
the Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre. There may also be an
optional trip to Mt. Washington or Whistler. An emphasis will be
placed on fitness and outdoor skills and students will earn St.
John‘s Ambulance First Aid Certification. As the class will be
outside almost every day, it is important to dress for the
elements. The nature of some of the activities necessitates a
high level of maturity and cooperation. Teacher(s) reserve the
right to restrict a student‘s involvement for safety issues.
Students will be given an alternate assignment to meet learning
outcomes.
Outdoor Education 11/12 ……..Course Fee $300.00
P.E. TEACHING ASSISTANT (YED 1A OR 2A)
4 credits
Prerequisite: Should have completed a PE 11 course with at least a
―B‖ average. Preference to grade 12 students.
SEE COUNSELLOR TO APPLY
Student teaching assistants are important members of the ADSS
community. T.A.‘s provide valuable assistance to teachers in
delivering courses, organizing materials and helping students. As
such T.A.‘s are expected to be reliable, trustworthy and skilled.
T.A.‘s are also expected to be highly motivated and capable of
working with minimal supervision. T.A.‘s will be expected to:
manage department P.E. strip, assist with standardized fitness
testing, organize P.E. equipment and officiate games.
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P.E. Continued
Hockey Skills Academy continued
Anyone interested in taking this course is encouraged to apply.
This course is designed to develop initial rugby knowledge and
skills, while laying the foundation for future development. The
topics covered in this course will correspond to the Level 2
coaching manual through BC Rugby and Rugby Canada as well as
the International Rugby Board (IRB). The skills taught will see a
progression from beginner to intermediate skill level. The
students will demonstrate understanding of the game through
video and statistical analysis. The course will have components
that will not only cover all facets of the game of rugby but also
nutrition, conditioning, mental preparedness, injury prevention
and first aid remedies. The course is open to both male and
female students in grades 11 and 12.
Application forms are available at the Academy website or from
Mr. Behnke in the school‘s main office. There is a fee associated
with all academy classes.
Course Fees:
Grade 09…………………………………..…..$550.00
Grade 10 to 12 Mixed………………………$570.00
Grade 09 to 12 Female……………………$530.00
Programs of Excellence are 4-credit athletic programs for
students in Grades 10-12. These programs are designed to
further students‘ sport-specific skills, including the development
of coaching and officiating skills and strength and conditioning
techniques specific to the particular sport. Programs are
seasonal, capitalizing on available school and community
facilities.
HOCKEY CANADA SKILLS ACADEMY
4 credits
Hockey is offered to all students in Grades 09 – 12. Students in
Grades 09 and 10 will be credited with PE 09 or PE 10. Those
students in Grades 11 and 12 will be credited with PE 11, PE 12, or
Athlete 11.
This program is offered under the umbrella of Hockey Canada.
Its purpose is to assist students in enhancing their competency in
hockey. Students will explore knowledge and skill sets relating to
hockey. Emphasis will be on skating, puck-handling, shooting,
passing and basic team play. Off-ice activities will include dry
land training, classroom activities, injury prevention and other
physical education activities. Further information regarding this
program is available at the Alberni District Hockey Canada Skills
Academy website (www.sd70hockey.bc.ca).
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SCIENCE
SCIENCE 09
BIOLOGY 12
Prerequisite: Science 08
Science 09 is a course about the observation and understanding
of the natural world. In the Chemistry section, students will learn
about the nature of atoms and matter, elements and compounds.
The Life Sciences section teaches students about reproduction,
beginning with cell division and introducing sexual and asexual
methods of reproducing. The Electricity unit develops concepts
in static and current electricity and includes series and parallel
circuits, power and energy usage. The section on Earth and
Space Science teaches students about the relationship of the
earth to the moon, the solar system and the universe.
In addition to the subject material of the course, Science 09 gives
students many of the skills needed to be successful in future
courses and careers and these skills are prerequisites for
success in Science 10.
SCIENCE 10
4 credits
Science 10 is a course that continues the examination of the
natural world. The section on Ecosystems investigates the
interactions of living things with their environments including the
effects of pollution and size of population. The Chemistry unit
continues atomic theory, introducing ions, organic chemistry and
chemical reactions. Physics investigates radioactivity and
motion while Earth and Space Science looks at climate change
and plate tectonics.
Prerequisite: Expected that students have completed Biology 11
or Chemistry 11
4 credits
It is important that students entering Biology 12 have a good
understanding of both Biology and Chemistry. The first term of
the course begins with a rigorous treatment of Biochemistry,
followed by the structures and functions of cells. The second
term looks at Physiology, from the digestive system to the
reproductive system.
Biology 12 is useful to all students who want to know more about
the human body and is of particular importance to those going on
to post-secondary Biology or the health related fields.
CHEMISTRY 11
4 credits
Recommended: C+ or better in Science 10 and strong
background in mathematics
Chemistry 11 is an introductory course that will give students a
basic knowledge in many areas of chemistry. Topics include ionic
and covalent compounds, bonding theory and calculations with
moles and stoichiometry. Students are introduced to solutions
and organic chemistry. This course is an important prerequisite
for future programs in science, medical, industrial, engineering
and related fields. Students enrolling in this course should have
strong background in mathematics.
At the end of the Science 10 course there is a provincial exam
worth 20% of the overall mark. Science 10 is a prerequisite for
all of the grade 11 Science courses.
CHEMISTRY 12
BIOLOGY 11
Chemistry 12 is a very theoretical course intended to give those
students majoring in the sciences, or technical fields, a
comprehensive background in chemistry. The course should be
taken only by those students who did well in Chemistry 11. The
areas covered in depth in Chemistry 12 are:
4 credits
Biology 11 continues the investigation of living systems. The
course looks at the Kingdoms of animals, plants, fungi, protists
and bacteria, emphasizing an evolutionary approach. Students
will learn about biological naming systems, the interrelationships
of organisms, biological processes and the structures and
functions of many different organisms from the different
Kingdoms.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 11
Recommended: Math 11, Physics 11
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4 credits
Reaction rates
Equilibrium
Solutions
Acids & Bases
Oxidation & Reduction
Biology 11 is recognized as a science credit for entry in many
different colleges and universities. It is recommended that
students take Biology 11 before they take Biology 12.
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SCIENCE CONTINUED
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES 11
4 credits
This course is an introduction to Sustainable Resource
Management. The course will focus on Forestry, Fishing,
Agriculture and Mining as industries. Students will be offered the
opportunity to participate in field days and receive hands-on
experience in a variety of projects. Students will also explore the
business and career opportunities in these areas.
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES 12: AGRICULTURE
Prerequisite: Completion of a Science 11 is
4 credits
recommended
Do you want to spend time outside during Science class? Want to
learn how to grow your own food before you graduate High
school? Want to help create ADSS‘s own on-site fruit and
vegetable garden? Visit local farms? Join the first ever
Agriculture 12 course at ADSS and cultivate your green thumb.
In addition to getting hands-on gardening experience you will
earn four Science 12 credits learning about complex, sustainable
agricultural systems: land, water, soil and animal management;
environmental issues; local and provincial development; the
effects of agricultural technology, marketing and societal trends,
and more. You will also find out about career opportunities in
agriculture.
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES 12: FORESTRY
4 credits
Prerequisite: Sustainable Resources 11
This course will be offered as an introduction to Forestry.
Students will learn basic forestry skills, concepts of sustainable
forest management, legislation and regulations governing the
industry, business and career opportunities, recreation
management and basic planning and layout skills.
Students will be exposed to the tools of the industry and will
receive hands-on experience throughout the course. Students
will travel through the valley observing and participating in a
wide variety of forestry activities.
EARTH SCIENCE 11
4 credits
Earth Science 11 is a science course that deals with the following
topics.
 Astronomy – stars, constellations and the planets
 Minerals
 Rocks – the formation and description of igneous,
sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
 Plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes
 Oceanography
 Weathering and erosion of the Earth
 Meteorology – the changes in the Earth‘s atmosphere
Students who enter Earth Science 11 must have passed Science 10
beforehand. They should be interested in the above topics. The
course is low in mathematics, but high in vocabulary. A great
deal of the course relates to the interpretation of slides and
films.
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SCIENCE CONTINUED
PHYSICS 11
4 credits
Prerequisite: Science 10, Math 10
Recommended: Average or better performance in prerequisite
courses.
Physics is the most fundamental of the natural sciences and so
is an essential component of academic studies and career
training in all scientific, technical and medical fields.
Unit 1 – Methods of Physics
 Branches of physics, measurement, scientific math,
experimental error, graphing, finding relations
Unit 2 – Wave Motion and Geometric Optics
 Properties of waves, wave properties of light,
refraction of light, reflection of light
Unit 3 – Kinematics in One Dimension
 Forces, gravity, friction, Newton‘s laws, momentum
Unit 4 – Work and Energy
 Work, potential kinetic, thermal energies, power and
efficiency, nuclear fission and fusion.
PHYSICS 12
Prerequisite: Physics 11, Math 11
4 credits
Recommended: Average or better performance in prerequisite
course
This course is an extension of Physics 11, taking some topics to
greater depth and introducing some new topics. The problems
and experiments are much more rigorous than in Physics 11.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 11
4 credits
If you have ever asked: Why do we need to know this? How does
this affect my everyday life? Science & Technology could be for
you. This is one of the five acceptable science 11 courses that will
satisfy the high school graduation science requirements. Science
& Technology takes a hands-on approach to science where we
explore how science affects you in your everyday life.
Science & Technology covers a variety of modules including bridge
building, forensic science, space and military technology – all
taught with a combination of book work and hands-on assessment.
This course encourages students to explore science with a critical
eye, identifying opinion from fact.
One of the highlights for many Science & Technology students is
the forensic unit. Students are exposed to a variety of basic
forensic techniques. After comparing television fiction to
scientific fact, the students are asked to use their knowledge to
solve a crime. This course also exposes students to modern day
issues such as global warming, antibiotic resistance, new
emerging diseases and cutting edge technology.
Part 1 – Mechanics
 Motion and forces in two dimension, circular motion,
universal gravitation
Part 2 – Electricity and Magnetism
 Electric charges, fields, potential, end currents, DC
circuits and instruments, magnetism and
electromagnetism
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SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES 09
SOCIAL STUDIES 11
Prerequisite: Social Studies 08
Social Studies 09 focuses on Europe and North America between
1500 and 1815. The specific themes covered in this course are as
follows:
EUROPE
1. Introduction to Democracy and Social Order
2. Revolutions in Europe
3. European Empires and Overseas Expansion
4. Industrialization
Social Studies 11 examines Canada in the 20th century and is
divided into three major units:
1. Government and Politics
2. Canadian 20th Century History
3. Canada and its global environment: Population
problems
NORTH AMERICA
1. Earliest inhabitants of North America
2. The Fur Trade
3. New France and the Rise of colonies
4. English-French Relations
FIRST NATIONS CULTURE 09
(Half year exploratory)
Do you ever wonder about First Nations culture? Would you like
more exposure to your Aboriginal heritage? This elective course
is your chance to experience cultural practices and protocols of
the nuuchahnulth First Nations. You will have hands-on
experiences with traditional food cooking, carving, drum-making,
painting the drum and cedar bark weaving, to name a few. You
will learn everyday terms in the nuuchahnulth language and have
nature trips to learn medicinal uses of plants and tree barks.
Sign up today before the class is full!
SOCIAL STUDIES 10
4 credits
Social Studies 10 continues the study of Canadian history and
culture between 1815 and the early 1900‘s. Specific themes
covered in this course are as follows:
1. Confederation-the creation of Canada as a nation
2. Development of the west: Riel and the CPR
3. Canada‘s Economic Activities: B.C.‘s economy
4. Current events as they relate to Canada
CIVIC STUDIES 11
4 credits
4 credits
―The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.‖
…Walt Disney
The aim of Civic Studies is to enhance students‘ abilities and
willingness to participate actively and responsibly in civic life.
CS11 offers opportunities for students to form reasoned views on
issues, and to participate in socially relevant projects and reallife learning for the purposes of developing civic mindedness.
The prescribed learning outcomes for Civic Studies 11 are: Skills
and Processes of Civic Studies; Informed Citizenship; Civic
Deliberation, and Civic Action. CIVIC STUDIES 11 MAY BE TAKEN
INSTEAD OF SOCIAL STUDIES 11.
GEOGRAPHY 12
4 credits
The course emphasis is on cause-effect relationships of
environmental problems. Units include map and graph skills,
water, weather and climate; the earth‘s surface; landforms;
assessing and managing resources; and challenges of the future.
Geography 12 counts as a high school Science course for some
colleges and complements Geology 12.
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SOCIAL STUDIES CONT’D
COMPARATIVE CIVILIZATIONS 12
LAW 12
4 credits
SCHOOL EXAM (20%)
Over thousands of years, many civilizations have come and gone:
some thrived and nearly ruled the world, others lay isolated and
succumbed to internal strife, while yet others paved the way for
modern civilizations. In CCN 12, you will be encouraged to delve
into the world of these civilizations. You will learn how humanity
began, and how it developed. This is a course that focuses on the
growth and development of great civilizations throughout our
history. Your eyes will be opened to the world that once existed,
and your understanding and sensitivity to the past will be
enhanced.
In CCN 12 you will learn skills that will be invaluable throughout
your life. You will have ample opportunities to share your
learnings in a variety of ways: slideshows, performances, dance,
videos, essays … in short, anything you can conjure up to bring
your discoveries to life! You will gain personal confidence,
research skills and creativity that will always serve you well.
SOCIAL JUSTICE 12
4 credits
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 11 and 12 students
―Be the change you want to see in the world.‖ – Mahatma Gandi
The aim of this course is to promote respect for everyone,
regardless of his or her race, ethnicity, ability, religion, culture,
gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We will
study the legal, political, ethical and economic perspectives that
form Canadian concepts of justice and equality. Various units
include: Anti-Racism, Women‘s Studies, Millennium Development
Goals, Social Activism, LGTBQ issues, Poverty, Health, Genocide
Awareness, Social Responsibility and Global issues. While this is
an academic course, students will also have the opportunity to
develop projects to make our world a safer place for everyone.
Students in Social Justice 12 will become leaders against
violence and prejudice – on a local and global basis – and will be
expected to participate and facilitate social justice activities in
our school and community.
Prerequisite:
Grade 11 or 12 student
4 credits
As well as the textbook, we study law through magazine and
newspaper articles (sometimes same day), DVD‘s and You Tube
clips. We study famous US and Canadian court cases and usually
visit a courtroom. Should drugs be legal? Should a juvenile gang
member accused of a brutal murder be tried in adult court? We
discuss these questions and many more. We also study some
criminology and forensic science. Law 12 may help you get out of
jail or get into university. Law related careers are interesting
and pay well.
HISTORY 12
4 credits
This course is an examination of the world‘s political, social and
economic events during the time period of 1919 to 1991. It begins
at the end of World War One and concludes with the first Iraqi
War in 1991. Topics include:
1. Communism in Russia
2. The rise of the dictators Mussolini, Hitler & Stalin
3. Economic depression throughout the world
4. The horror or World War Two
5. The Cold War between Russia and the USA
6. Korean War
7. Vietnam War
8. The breakup of the Soviet Union
9. Racial injustices of the 20th Century
HISTORY THROUGH FILM 12
Prerequisite: Social Studies 11 or equivalent
4 credits
History Through Film 12 uses documentaries and feature length
movies to examine international conflicts and issues of the 20th
and 21st centuries. The course is divided into four main units:
Multilateral Conflict (World War 2), War of Ideologies (The Cold
War), The Struggle for Civil Rights, and Modern Global Issues.
Each week, one movie will be studied in depth, and a relevant
theme explored. Sample movies include: Schindler‘s List, JFK,
Hotel Rwanda, Last King of Scotland and Blood Diamond.
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
The Technology Education Department has five areas of study including;
1. Electronics
2. Metal Fabrication
3. Automotive Technician – general mechanics
4. Woodworking, Carpentry & Joinery
5. Drafting – computerized drafting
These programs offer every student who takes them an opportunity to gain skills that will last a lifetime! These courses can be taken
for general interest, as a step towards apprenticeships, or can lead to a multitude of programs at North Island College, V.I.U., and
other post-secondary institutions. Many of the programs encourage project construction or offer clubs that are a further extension
of the class. Students interested in one of these areas should refer to the Career Preparation section.
PROGRAMS GRADES 09 – 12
Grade 09 courses are offered in four areas: Automotive
Technology, Metal Technology, Drafting Technology and
Electronics. Each of these beginner courses examine these
disciplines from an applied technology perspective. Grade 11 and
12 technology programs all follow an identical sequence of
introductory, intermediate and advanced level courses.
Advanced level courses build upon knowledge and skills
developed in previous courses and provide students in-depth
study in specialized areas.
TECHNOLOGY 09: ELECTRONICS
Students will work in the electronics shop for this electrifying
course. The main project undertaken by students is a Sumo
robot. Once these are complete the students battle it out in our
own version of ―Robotwars.‖ Students will also build and take
home an electronic device called ―The Tormentor.‖
TECHNOLOGY 09: MECHANICS
Auto 9 is an introductory hands-on course covering the repair
and operation of modern day engines. Students will learn about
engine and shop safety as well as 4 stroke theory of operation.
Repair techniques and tools will be covered as they apply to small
and large gasoline engines. Basic Mig welding will be introduced
and students will have the opportunity to try their hand at
welding. Car care and servicing such as oil changes on cars and
trucks will be demonstrated. No previous experience necessary!
TECHNOLOGY 09: WOODWORK
Students will learn how easy and enjoyable woodworking can be!
Projects will include two skill-building compulsory projects
covering hand and power tools in the wood shop. Shop and tool
safety will be covered and the possibility is there for a student
choice project in the second term. Possible projects include
turning a pen on the variable speed lathe as well as outdoor
chairs and tables. Scroll saw work will be emphasized.
TECHNOLOGY 09: METALWORK
Metalwork 9 is a ―hands-on‖ course designed to give students a
positive exposure and to build skills in the area of metalwork
Students will have the opportunity to utilize a variety of different
tools and equipment, to create a variety of different projects.
Areas covered may include metal fabrication, welding, sheetmetal work and metal casting. Students will learn how to use
equipment such as the drill press, grinders, belt sanders, chop
saws, Mig welders, floor shears, bending brakes, as well as a
variety of hand tools. Emphasis in this course is on working
safely, being creative and having fun.
GENDER EQUITY
We are committed to gender equity and to improving the
numbers of females in Technology Education courses. More
than ever before, women have to be able to function on their
own in an increasingly technological society. The trades
and technologies provide challenging, interesting and wellpaid jobs. The trades and other technological careers are
open to all.
INTRODUCTION TO THE TRADES 10A (YCOT-0A)
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This is a ―hands-on‖ course that will introduce students to the
basic knowledge and skills required to pursue one of the three
trades in building construction. Students will work on a variety
of practical projects. Instruction will be given on the basic
procedures in carpentry, plumbing and electrical wiring. Safety,
teamwork and a good work ethic will be emphasized. This course
is designed as a transition, for interested students into the
ACE-IT construction trades programs. It may be possible for
students to achieve safety certification for Fall Arrest, First Aid
and WHMIS, depending on availability and cost.
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CONT’D
INTRODUCTION TO THE TRADES 10B (YCOT-0B)
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This is a hands-on course that will introduce students to the basic
knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in automotive
repair, autobody repair, painting, sheetmetal and welding.
Instruction will be given on the basic procedures in automotive
repair, autobody repair and painting, sheet metal and welding.
Safety, teamwork and good work ethic will be emphasized.
This course is designed as a transition for interested students
into the ACT-IT construction/trades program. It may be possible
for students to achieve safety certification for Fall Arrest, First
Aid and WHMIS, depending on availability and cost.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 11
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This course provides students with a general knowledge base of
the maintenance and operation of the automobile. Students will
study and work on most vehicle systems with an emphasis on
practical level repairs
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 11 –SMALL ENGINES
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This ―hands-on‖ course is designed to give students the skills to
repair and service small engines. Students will learn about tools,
general mechanics, engine safety, 2 and 4 stroke engine theory,
and modifying for performance. There will be several labs
dealing with ignition, carburetion, engine rebuilding, engine tuning
and power transmission. Students will be required to rebuild an
engine. Project work may include out-board motor repair, lawn
mower refurbishing, motor bike repair and construction of small
engine powered vehicles such as mini bikes and go carts.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 12
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 11
AUTOMOTIVE 12 CONT‘D….
AUTO TECH 12B (ATB 12)
BODY REPAIR AND FINISH
AUTO TECH 12D (ATD 12)
ENGINES AND DRIVE TRAIN
Students will begin to focus on more complex aspects of power
trains, electronic and electrical systems and chassis. Again, the
emphasis is on detailed, hands-on repairs.
An exciting new addition to the Automotive 12 program is the
Dune Buggy construction and restoration program. Students are
directly involved with modifying the Volkswagon ‖Bug‖ chassis,
using automotive welding techniques and then building and
restoring all the components to produce a fully restored Dune
Buggy. Interested students should go to You Tube and type in
Meyers Manx Dune Buggy.
4 credits
AUTO TECH 12E (ATE 12)
AUTO ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS
4 credits
SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIPS
Successful students who continue in the trade after Grade 12 are
eligible for a $1,000 scholarship, six months after they graduate.
Students can spend this money on anything they wish.
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STUDENTS WHO ARE SUCCESSFUL IN AUTOMOTIVE 11 AND 12
COURSES MAY CHOOSE TO SPECIALIZE IN ANY OR ALL OF THE
AREAS INDICATED BELOW. EACH OF THESE COURSES PROVIDES
ADVANCED TRAINING RESULTING IN MORE COMPLEX AND DETAILED
PROJECTS.
CONSTRUCTION
CARPENTRY & JOINERY 11
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This course will allow students with or without experience in
woodworking to take an introductory ‗machine tool‘ course and
learn how to construct small projects. Emphasis is on learning
safety procedures while working with machine shop tools, joinery
and finishing techniques. Students will be required to complete
two projects during the course, one of which will be the choice of
the instructor.
CARPENTRY & JOINERY 12
Prerequisite: Carp & Join 11
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
This is a basic course in woodworking, emphasizing principles of
design and methods of furniture construction. Correct and safe
use of machines and power tools is stressed. Students will be
given experience in many areas of woodwork, including
production woodwork.
Skill development will be emphasized. Students will be expected
to design, draw, estimate and construct his or her own project.
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CARPENTRY 12
CONTINUED ……
DRAFTING & DESIGN 12 (DDE 12)
STUDENTS WHO ARE SUCCESSFUL IN CARPENTRY & JOINERY 11
AND 12 COURSES MAY CHOOSE TO SPECIALIZE IN ANY OR ALL OF
THE AREAS INDICATED BELOW. EACH OF THESE COURSES
PROVIDES ADVANCED TRAINING RESULTING IN MORE COMPLEX AND
DETAILED PROJECTS.
CARPENTRY & JOINERY 12C (CJC 12)
CABINET CONSTRUCTION
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 11
4 credits
As a prerequisite to further drafting and design courses, Drafting
and Design 11 will provide students with the basic skills necessary
to develop top quality drafts, sketches, designs, and prints as is
expected of designers and draftsmen in today‘s marketplace.
Students will be exposed to various drafting mediums such as
sketching, computer-aided drafting, hard line techniques and
design ergonomics in order to fulfill the required learning
outcomes and be eligible to enroll in further courses.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 12
Prerequisite: Drafting & Design 11
ARCHITECTURE & HABITAT DESIGN
4 credits
ELECTRONICS
ELECTRONICS 11
4 credits
DRAFTING
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
DRAFTING & DESIGN 12 (DDH 12)
4 credits
CARPENTRY & JOINERY 12F (CJF 12)
FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING & MECHANICAL DRAFTING
4 credits
This course continues the development of skills and knowledge
desirable in designers and draftspersons today. Students will
begin developing design and drafting skills in mechanical and
architectural drafting and design using Auto CADD. Students will
have opportunities to explore career opportunities within each of
these fields using the current software and processes as used in
the industry. Drafting & Design 12 will give students the
opportunity to assess their individual interests and goals for a
career in drafting, designing, architecture or engineering.
Students intending to enter into any of the careers listed above
are encouraged to enroll.
STUDENTS WHO ARE SUCCESSFUL IN DRAFTING AND DESIGN 11
AND 12 COURSES MAY CHOOSE TO SPECIALIZE IN ANY OR ALL OF
THE AREAS INDICATED BELOW. EACH OF THESE COURSES
PROVIDES ADVANCED TRAINING RESULTING IN MORE COMPLEX AND
DETAILED PROJECTS.
Prerequisite: Open to Students in Grades 10-12
4 credits
This course provides students with an introduction to electronics
and is delivered using a combination of theory and practical
based exercises. Students will learn about transistor theory,
circuit design, electronic components and manufacture of printed
circuit boards. There are number of fun projects that the
students will complete to develop their understanding of the
science behind electronics.
Projects completed by the students include:
 A 10 watt Ipod amplifier to blast out your favorite tunes
 The Insanity Alarm to irritate your friends
 The Police Siren
 The Tormentor!
 A Fake Car Alarm to keep thieves at bay
 The Nerve tester!
ELECTRONICS 12
Prerequisite: Electronics 11
4 credits
This course is designed for second year Electronics students;
however, it may be taken with Grade 11 Electronics
simultaneously. The course provides students with an
introduction to house wiring and builds on their prior experience
in Grade 11 and Grade 9 electronics courses. The course is
delivered using a combination of theory and practical exercises.
The theory portion of the course covers the Canadian Electrical
Code, residential electrical design and basic circuit load
calculations. The projects completed by students include:
 Single light fixture and switch wiring
 Plug circuits
 Three way switch lighting ciruits
 Four way switch lighting circuits
 Home automation
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ELECTRONICS 12
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continued….
Fire Alarm installation
Connection to an electrical panel
Fluorescent light fixture installation & connection
Residential wood frame construction
Design and install an electrical circuit for a typical
room
Troubleshooting electrical circuits
ELECTRONICS 12A
(ELAS 12)
ANALOG/DIGITAL SYSTEMS
4 credits
This course builds on students‘ prior experience in grade 11 and
grade 9 electronics courses. The course is delivered using a
combination of theory and practical based exercises. The theory
portion of the course covers digital and analogue circuits, control
systems, relay switches, microcontrollers and use of the
oscilloscope. The projects completed by students in this course
are:
 Constructing a high quality 150 watt amplifier
 Building a waveform generator circuit
 Using the Basic Stamp Microcontroller to sequence
light and sound
 Developing a relay controlled circuit to provide home
automation
ELECTRONICS 12R
ROBOTICS
(ELR 12)
4 credits
This course builds on students‘ prior experience in grade 11 and
grade 9 electronics courses. The course is delivered using a
combination of theory and practice. The theory portion of the
course covers hydraulics, controllers, servo motors,
submersible technology and developments in robotics. The four
projects completed by students in this course are:
 Design and construction of a remote controlled
submarine to recover golf balls from the bottom of
Echo Swimming Pool
 Develop a small hydraulic powered robot to compete in
the ―Scrambled Egg Challenge‖
 Using the basic Stamp Microcontroller to program and
control a small servo controlled robot
 Adapting a golf cart to run on solar power
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METALWORK
METALWORK
METAL FABRICATION & MACHINING 11 (MFM 11)
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This course is planned to ensure some experience in all areas of
general shop metalwork. Projects are designed to give the
student experience in the safe operation of shop equipment and
machines (i.e. lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders,
saws and welding equipment). Most of the course involves
practical work, although some time is spent on theory.
METAL FABRICATION & MACHINING 12 (MFM 12)
Prerequisite: MFM 11
4 credits
An extension of Metal Fabrication & Machining 11 to further
improve skills in the machine shop. Projects are more involved
and set-ups on the various machines are discussed in more
detail. The student is expected to design his/her own projects,
make out a procedure sheet and include safety procedures on it.
METAL FABRICATION & MACHINING 12 (MFMF 12)
ADVANCED FABRICATION
Prerequisite: Metal Fab & Machining 11
4 credits
Students will continue their study of fabrication techniques with
particular emphasis on reading complex blueprints, using lathe
and milling machines to fine tolerances and problem solving to
enhance projects of their own design.
METAL FAB & MACHINING 11/12:
ART METAL AND JEWELRY
(MFMJ 12
or (MFM 11AJ)
4 credits
This ―hands-on‖ course is designed to give students an
opportunity to be creative with metal. Topics include jewelry
making, sculptures, casting and ornamental iron work. Students
will learn how to shape, cut, join, polish and finish metal, utilizing
a variety of tools and equipment. Project work may include
traditional jewelry such as rings, bracelets, pendants and
earrings, as well as lawn/garden sculptures, cast belt buckles
and wall ornaments, and even iron work such as custom signs, CD
holders or even small tables and furniture.
METAL FAB & MACHINING 11/12:
METAL RESTORATIONS
(MFMY 12
or MFM 11MR)
4 credits
This is a ―hands-on‖ course designed to give students the skills to
be able to perform restoration work on a variety of different
projects. Topics covered include welding, metal fabrication,
autobody repair and painting and basic mechanical repairs.
There are typically some compulsory projects designed to
develop skills, followed by a major restoration project. Typical
major projects may include restoration on bicycles, toys,
motorcyles, pop machines, gas pumps, antiques, etc. While we
are often limited by storage issues and prefer smaller items, we
may also do automotive work. It is preferred that parts are
brought in rather than complete vehicles.
METAL FABRICATION & MACHINING 12 (MFMW 12)
ADVANCED WELDING
Prerequisite: Metal Fab & Machining 11
4 credits
Students will continue their study of welding techniques with an
emphasis at becoming more proficient at all aspects of welding,
as well as developing a better understanding of metallurgy as it
relates to different welding methods.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
The Visual and Performing Arts Department encompasses seven specific areas of study. These are:
*Art Foundations
*Studio Art, drawing & painting, ceramics, printmaking and graphic design
*Media (video, computer & photography)
*Instrumental Music (Band)
*Choral Music & Vocal Jazz
*Theatre Performance and
*Theatre Production
The primary aim of any visual and performing arts program in a public school setting is to form part of a general education. It is not
necessarily the production of art or the attainment of a high degree of technical skill (although this may be the result). What is more
important, is that the pupils experience the satisfaction of artistic expression, and that they should realize the discipline and order of
the arts.
unique art portfolio for college as we will work with artists
VISUAL ART
and businesses in the community, helping make Port Alberni a
ART 09
more beautiful and inviting place to be. Examples of projects may
Prerequisite: None (Half year exploratory)
include the creation of banners, murals, sculpture, window
painting and kites for display. No art experience needed: learn
This course serves as an introduction to the senior level Visual
the basics to add to your repertoire!
Arts courses at ADSS. The Art 09 program involves 4 units of
study:
ART FOUNDATIONS 12:
1. Drawing, using line and shading with pencil
Prerequisite: AF 11 or SADP 11
4 credits
2. Painting, using colour and shading with tempera paint
A continuation of Art Foundations 11 with more freedom of choice.
on card
This is an opportunity for students to build a portfolio for further
3. Art history is introduced by way of style emulation
study in art.
4. 3-Dimensional art using paper, clay, wood and wire
Students will be exposed to the learning outcomes through the
ART FOUNDATIONS 12: Art Out Of the Box
opportunity to create visual images, both 2-D and 3-D. Materials Prerequisite: AF 11 or SADP 11 {AF 12DOB}
4 credits
will vary, but will focus on drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, Interested in participating in Art Out Of The Box?
sculpture, ceramics and digital tools.
Most art projects will be done as Community-Based Projects.
ART FOUNDATIONS 11
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
Students will develop in all areas of artistic expression, twodimensional and three-dimensional while completing the
prescribed learning outcomes. Students will begin to specialize
in image development. This course focuses primarily on several
media areas where artists and artisans have traditionally made a
living, and on providing the student with an introduction to
techniques and professional applications within each medium as
well as exposure to associated career opportunities. Students
will be exploring multi-media design, printmaking, collage,
mosaics and all forms of sculpture. This course is for those
students who like to work in 3-D and who like work with a variety
of materials. Students will be required to keep an organized
portfolio of all projects completed within the course as well as a
visual journal.
ART FOUNDATIONS 11: Art Out Of the Box
Prerequisite: None {AF 11- DOB}
4 credits
Interested in participating in Art Out Of The Box? Most art
projects will be done as community-based projects. This is the
first of three potential courses you can take: Art Foundations 12,
Art Out Of The Box and Art Foundations 12 IDS.
Each semester will have a different focus. You could create a
Once you have completed this course, you can also take IDS: Art
Foundations 12, as each semester will have a different focus. You
could create a unique art portfolio for college as we will work
with artists and businesses in the community, helping make Port
Alberni a more beautiful and inviting place to be. Examples of the
projects may include the creation of banners, murals, sculpture,
window painting and kites for display.
STUDIO ARTS 11
(SADP 11)
DRAWING AND PAINTING
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This is primarily a ―drawing and painting‖ course. Both dry and
wet mediums are explored and should result in a reasonable
degree of proficiency in a variety of mediums. In short … ―You
will learn how to draw and paint!‖
Imagery and styles to be explored are:
 Abstraction (both representational & nonrepresentational)
 Impressionism ( we will look at the works of artists like
Van Gough, Gauguin, etc.)
 Aboriginal Art
 Photo realism and Figure studies
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CONT’D
STUDIO ARTS 12 (SADP 12)
DRAMA AND DANCE
DRAWING AND PAINTING
Prerequisite: AF 11 or SADP 11
4 credits
This is an advanced drawing and painting course involving colour
and how we see it both in our mind‘s eye and in nature. Studies
are based on the ―aesthetic‖ approach to imagery in the study of
art. Imagery to be explored is:
-Portrait
- Figure studies
-Landscape
- Still Life
-Abstraction
-Impressionism
-Expressionism
-Photorealism
-Photoshop/Computer
Materials needed: Students are required to supply a sketchbook,
drawing pencils, colour pencils and a set of watercolour brushes.
STUDIO ARTS 11 (SACS 11)
CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
This course is primarily a studio class. That means we spend the
majority of our time learning techniques, watching
demonstrations, discussing, keeping picture files and critiquing.
The course is divided into two parts:
1. Hand building techniques and pottery wheel
2. Sculpture
Projects are designed to teach technical skill but still allow
students to be creative and try things that interest them.
STUDIO ARTS 12 (SACS 12)
CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE
Prerequisite: SACS 11
DRAMA 09
Prerequisite: None (Half year exploratory)
An introduction to drama! A fun, high energy, creative course
where students explore the world of drama. A chance to ―play‖
theatre games, to learn the basics of movement and
improvisation, to develop the trust, self-confidence and teamwork
needed for performance work and to explore one‘s imagination.
This course is appropriate for both the experienced actor and the
shy beginner.
DRAMA 10
Prerequisite: None
4 credits
Participation, imagination and co-operation are the keys to
success in this course that continues the exploration of drama
from where Drama 09 left off. This course includes more
advanced work in improvisation, group skills and performance.
Students will study basic mime, movement, speech and script
development as well as beginning acting techniques. This course
is open to Grade 10-12 students and to Grade 09 students with
permission of instructor.
THEATRE PERFORMANCE 11: ACTING (TPA 11)
Prerequisite: Drama 10 recommended
4 credits
A course covering all aspects of theatre performance with
special focus on acting skills. The course will include independent
and group acting situations, characterization, characterization
techniques, stage direction and script interpretation and
construction. Open to Grade 11-12 students or to Grade 10
students with permission of instructor.
4 credits
This course is a continuation of the SACS 11 course. Students in
Ceramics and Sculpture 12 will improve their techniques
attempting more challenging projects as well as having more
freedom to explore areas of personal interest.
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THEATRE PERFORMANCE 12: ACTING
Prerequisite: TPA 11, or permission of instructor
(TPA 12)
4 credits
An in-depth acting course covering all aspects of performance,
including preparation for career and post-secondary acting
opportunities. Commitment to and participation in extracurricular ADSS theatrical productions are an expectation of this
course.
THEATRE PERFORMANCE 11:
(TPDS 11)
DIRECTING AND SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite: Drama 10 recommended
4 credits
A course covering all aspects of theatre performance with
special focus on the technical aspects of production, including
directing and script development. The course includes script
selection and interpretation, auditions and casting processes,
directing rehearsals, overall visioning of productions, script
development techniques and the writing process. Open to Grade
11-12 students or to Grade 10 students with permission of
instructor.
THEATRE PERFORMANCE 12:
DIRECTING AND SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite: TPDS 11 or permission of instructor
(TPDS 12)
4 credits
An in-depth course covering all aspects of the directing process,
leading up to the writing and performance of a one-act play. The
course includes practical directing and writing experience along
with preparation for career and post-secondary opportunities.
Commitment to and participation in extra-curricular ADSS
theatrical productions are expectations of this course.
FILM STUDY 11-12
Prerequisite: None
(* DFT 11FS OR DFT 12FS)
4 credits
In Film Study 11-12 students learn how artistic components affect
meaning in motion pictures. They also gain understanding of how
social, cultural and historical contexts influence the nature and
purpose of the film. Students will also learn about and
understand the motion picture industry and the roles and
responsibilities of people who work within it. This course is an
excellent accompaniment to courses like Media Studies and
Creative Writing.
DRAMA: FILM & TELEVISION 11
(DFT 11)
Prerequisite: Drama and/or Media and permission of the
instructor.
4 credits
Join the ABC News Team! Students will be involved in every
aspect of producing ADSS‘s daily TV News Show. This means
reporting, filming and editing ABC video reports. It also means
announcing, floor directing or working the show‘s cameras,
sound graphics, and switching equipment during each broadcast.
A great ―hands-on‖ experience course.
DRAMA: FILM & TELEVISION 12
(DFT 12)
Prerequisite: DFT 11 and permission of instructor. 4 credits
Students in this course will continue their involvement with the
morning ABC News broadcast. They will also be expected to take
on a leadership role in the class and move themselves on to more
advanced levels of editing.
DANCE O9
Prerequisite: None
(DNC 09)
If you like to move to music, this is the course to take! Dance
experience is not necessary, just the willingness to participate
and have fun ―moving‖ creatively. Course will include the basics
of creative movement, instruction in a wide variety of dance
styles, beginning choreography and performance work.
DANCE 10: GENERAL
Prerequisite: None
(DNG 10)
4 credits
If you like to move to music, this is the course to take! Dance
experience is not necessary. Course will include instruction in a
wide variety of dance styles, choreography and performance
work. Students will also explore the role of dance in society.
DANCE 11: PERFORMANCE
(DNP 11)
Prerequisite: Dance 09 or 10
Or permission of instructor
4 credits
This course will build on the students‘ experience in Dance 10,
with a focus on choreography, performance and technique.
Students will learn to explore, create, refine and produce dance,
using the elements of movement. By participating in both formal
and informal performances in a variety of settings, students will
increase their knowledge and develop skills in all phases of dance
preparation and production.
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MUSIC AND CHOIR
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 09: BAND 09
(XBA-09)
Prerequisite: Band 08 strongly recommended
This course continues the concepts learned in Band 07 and 08.
Participation will include performances in school concerts and
regional festival trips. An optional, larger trip will be offered to
interested students.
MUSIC 10: CONCERT BAND
Prerequisite: Band 09 strongly recommended
(MCB-10)
4 credits
All band courses are performance based. Students continue to
develop their individual instrumental skills and contribute to the
ensemble, where response, expression, creativity and
performance are the goals. The study of theory will be designed
to be meaningful and correspond directly to our performance
materials.
The program is designed to guide students who have postsecondary music in mind, as well as those students who wish to
play just for pleasure. The performance material is chosen in an
effort to expose students to a broad variety of musical styles and
tastes. Throughout the year the band will perform in our own
local concerts and be evaluated at local concert band festivals.
Any further travel is dependent on the group and the year.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 11: CONCERT BAND (IMCB 11)
Prerequisite for IMCB 11 – Band 10
4 credits
Instrumental Music 11-12 cont‘d
Throughout the year, the band will perform in our own local
concerts and be evaluated at local concert band festivals. Any
further travel is dependent on the group and the year. As a
performance-based course, the emphasis for evaluation will be
on participation.
JAZZ BAND 09
This is a co-curricular course offered to students – outside of
the regular timetable. Previous experience in Stage Band is
recommended but not necessary. Participation will include
school concerts, regional festival trips and an optional larger trip
for interested students.
Books/Materials – as for Concert Band
JAZZ BAND 10
4 credits
All band courses are performance based. Students continue to
develop their individual instrumental skills and contribute to the
ensemble, where response, expression, creativity and
performance are the goals.
The program is designed to prepare students who have postsecondary music in mind as well as those students who wish to
play just for pleasure. The study of theory will be designed to be
meaningful and correspond directly to our performance
materials. The performance material is chosen in an effort to
expose students to a broad variety of musical styles and tastes.
Students preparing for post-secondary music may receive
enriched theory and/or performance materials.
(MJB 10)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Concert Band 10
4 credits
This course is designed as an extension of the concert band
experience, focused on the study and performance of jazz.
Through a stage band setting with traditional stage band
instruments, students will be exposed to the techniques involved
in the art of improvisation. Students are encouraged to perform
solos in public but it is not a requirement for a successful or fun
experience in the course. The larger goal is to introduce
students to the ―language‖ of jazz through variations of Latin,
Swing and Ballad styles. Throughout the year, the band will
perform locally in our own concerts and again at local festivals.
Books/Materials – as for Concert Band
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 12: CONCERT BAND (IMCB 12) JAZZ BAND 11 AND 12
Prerequisite for IMCB 12 – IMCB 11
(MMU—09JB)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Concert Band 09
Co-requisite 11: Concert Band 11
Co-requisite 12: Concert Band 12
(IMJB 11 and IMJB 12)
4 credits
4 credits
The course is designed as an extension of the concert band and
previous stage band experience, focused on the study and
performance of jazz. Through a stage band setting, with
traditional stage band instruments, students will be exposed to
the techniques involved in the art of improvisation. Students are
encouraged to perform solos in public but it is not a requirement
for a successful or fun experience in the course. The larger goal
is to expand on students‘ knowledge of jazz through more
complex variations of Latin, Swing and Ballad styles. Throughout
the year the band will perform locally and in our own concerts
and again at local festivals.
Books/Materials – as per Concert Band
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CHORAL MUSIC: CHOIR & VOCAL JAZZ O9 (MMU-09CM)
VISUAL ARTS: MEDIA 11
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
This fun, enthusiastic class is open to all students – no previous
music knowledge is necessary. Students will experience both
traditional and choral singing and vocal jazz, and will gain
experience with sight singing. Participation will include school
concerts and regional festival trips.
Media 11 is an introductory course in photography, video and
computer graphics. The media room includes a darkroom,
television studio, editing room, instruction area and computer
area. Students learn how to use the school‘s 35 mm cameras (or
their own if they have them), develop film and print photographs.
Students will have the opportunity to borrow the school cameras
for a weekend or evening photo assignment. Photo assignments
will also be completed using digital cameras. Projects throughout
the year will allow students to use one of the portable cameras to
gather footage outside the classroom and to utilize one of the six
computers and editing software. The concept of animation and
film is now more easily shown with computer animation
programs. Computers are also important in modern video
production and students will be encouraged to use one of the six
computers to produce animations.
CHORAL MUSIC 11/12:
(MCMCC 11 / 12)
CHOIR AND VOCAL JAZZ 11/12
Prerequisite: None
4 credits for each of 11 and 12
The vocal program is for students in Grades 10-12 who wish to
develop their singing voice. Students taking the course will be
introduced to basic vocal technique, various vocal styles and the
history of vocal music. Students who already read music would
find this an asset. Students without any musical training would
be expected to learn and understand musical notation.
Performance opportunities are given through the concert choir
setting and, if numbers permit, in small vocal ensembles such as
chamber groups and jazz choirs. In some years further
performance opportunity would be available through a schoolproduced Broadway Musical.
MEDIA AND VIDEO
DIGITAL MEDIA 09
Prerequisite: None
(MVA 09)
Digital Media 09 provides a broad introduction to media elements
such as sound and music, 2D graphics and GIF animations.
Presentation software, web design and publishing are also
covered in this course.
Prerequisite: None
(VAM—10)
4 credits
This project-based course introduces the art of image making
with a variety of mediums. The art of photography will be
explored with the use of digital cameras. Still image processing
will be introduced in both the digital and traditional fields.
Students will obtain a basic understanding of the inner workings
of a camera, and will be able to manipulate images both in the
darkroom and Photoshop.
Video production will also be explored, using digital video
cameras and various editing software, including iMovie, Final Cut
and Adobe Premiere. Students will leave the course with a basic
understanding of the Mac and computer platform.
Prerequisite: VAMT 11 or permission of instructor
(VAMT-11)
4 credits
(VAMT-12)
4 credits
Visual Arts: Media 12 advances many of the skills that are
introduced to students in VAM-10. Students will be given the
opportunity to complete a number of photography assignments,
including portrait work and special effects. Throughout the year,
cameras are available for students to complete photography
assignments on subjects and themes of their own choice. Many
different lenses and special effects filters are available to
students to experiment with. Video projects will be completed
using iMovie and Final Cut editing software. Students will be able
to complete projects using the digital camera, photo scanner and
computer.
MEDIA ARTS: YEARBOOK 11/12 (VAMT-11DYB OR 12DYB)
Prerequisite: ↓
4 credits
Two letters of recommendation from ADSS teachers, counselors
or administrators are required before acceptance into course.
Additionally there will be an interview with the teacher prior to
final acceptance.
The main emphasis of this course is the publication of the school
yearbook. Students will learn and practice all parts of publication
production including: writing, editing, proofing, taking
photographs, cropping, page layout and design, and use of
publication computer software. Students will work with Adobe
InDesign and Photoshop to produce the current school yearbook.
All levels of production from conception to sales to final
completion and distribution will be covered. As well, basic
concepts of visual design and photography will be covered. It will
be necessary to work at lunch, outside school hours and on own
to meet class expectations.
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ENGLISH 10
ENGLISH 11 OR COMMUNICATIONS 11
ENGLISH 12 OR COMMUNICATIONS 12
SOCIAL STUDIES 10
SOCIAL STUDIES 11
A MATHEMATICS 10
A MATHEMATICS 11 OR 12
SCIENCE 10
A SCIENCE 11
FINE ARTS OR APPLIED SKILLS 10,11 OR 12
PLANNING 10
GRADUATION TRANSITION
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Graduation Program: 80 Credits
Beginning with the students in Grade 10, all British Columbia graduates are required to meet the following
requirements:
1. Required 52 credits:
Language Arts 10, 11, 12
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 11 or 12
Science 10
Science 11 or 12
Mathematics 10
Mathematics 11 or 12
Physical Education 10
A Fine Arts or Applied Skills
Course in grade 10, 11 or 12
Planning 10
12 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
48 CREDITS
28 CREDITS
4 credits
2. Electives (Grade 10, 11 & 12)
Grad Transition Assessment
TOTAL
80 CREDITS
A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level. This includes 4 credits for a language Arts 12 course
(Communication 12 or English 12), but does not include the 4 credits for Graduation Transition. All students
are required to take EITHER a Fine Arts or an Applied Skills course.
GRAD PROGRAM EXAMS
 3 provincial exams in grade 10: Math Science and Language Arts
 1 provincial exam in grade 11: Social Studies 11 or First Nations 12
 1 provincial exam in grade 12: Language Arts 12
Grade 12 Program Exams = 40% of final letter grade
Grade 10/11 Program Exams = 20% of final letter grade
Francais Langue 12 and First Nations 12 are required Provincial Exams
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COURSE PROGRAM WORKING COPY
Current Courses
2012-2013
2013 – 2014
Courses
2014-2015
Courses
2015-2016
Courses
2016-2017
Courses
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MATH PATHWAYS
MATH 9 COMMON COURSE
Started September 2009
APPRENTICESHIP AND WORKPLACE MATH:
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This pathway is designed to provide students with a math foundation so that students will be
able to enter either the majority of trades or for direct entry into the work force. This will be
offered at the grade 10, 11 and 12 level. (There are concerns about some trades such as
electrical and plumbing. BCIT has not commented yet.)
Starts September 2010
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH:
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This pathway is designed for students entering post-secondary programs that do not require
calculus. This will be offered at the grades 10, 11 and 12 levels. In grade 10, it is called
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus because in grade 10 the Pre-calculus stream has not
divided.
PRE-CALCULUS:
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Designed to prepare the students for post-secondary programs that require the study of
theoretical calculus. This will be offered at the grade 11 and 12 level.
K TO 9
GRADE 10
Apprenticeship and
Workplace
Mathematics
GRADE 11
Apprenticeship and
Workplace
Mathematics
GRADE 12
Apprenticeship and
Workplace
Mathematics
Common Grade 10 Course (Foundations of
Mathematics and Pre-calculus, Grade 10)
FOUNDATIONS
OF MATHEMATICS
PRE-CALCULUS
FOUNDATIONS
PRE-CALCULUS
OF MATHEMATICS
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