5 Credits - Bellerose Composite High School

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Welcome to Bellerose
Principal’s Message ..............................................................................2
Message from Student Council .......................................................... 2
Open House ........................................................................................... 2
Student Life
Monthly Activities ..................................................................................4
Student Activities & Bellerose Bikeathon...........................................4
Student Success
Achievement Awards ..........................................................................6
High School Flexibility Enhancement Project ...................................7
Bulldog Renaissance Program............................................................ 7
Student Services
Educational, Career & Personal Counselling...................................8
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) ...........................................9
The Career Centre ................................................................................9
Planning
Planning Your Program ......................................................................10
Course List ............................................................................................12
Planning Worksheet ............................................................................14
Sample Timetable ...............................................................................15
Summer School (Continuing Education) ........................................16
Career Planning, Post-Secondary Awareness & Scholarships ....17
Registration
Courses
Film Studies & Pop Culture ................................................................ 23
English Language Arts (ELA) ............................................................. 24
International Languages .................................................................. 26
Fine Arts ................................................................................................ 28
Art .................................................................................................... 28
Drama, Musical Theatre & Technical Theatre ......................... 29
Music ............................................................................................... 30
Mathematics ....................................................................................... 32
Physical Education ............................................................................. 35
Sports Academies & Institutes .......................................................... 36
Sciences ............................................................................................... 38
Social Studies ...................................................................................... 40
Career & Technology Studies (CTS) ................................................ 42
International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses ..................................... 50
table of contents
Table of Contents
How to Register ...................................................................................18
Programs
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program .....................................20
Transitional Recommended Year (TRY 10) .....................................20
Special Education...............................................................................21
Knowledge & Employability Program (K & E) ...........................21
Gaining Occupational & Life Skills (GOALS) .............................21
Career & Life Management (CALM) 20 .........................................22
General Information
Attendance ........................................................................................ 55
Cafeteria & ATM ................................................................................ 55
Communication & Computer Technology ................................... 55
Course Changes & Withdrawals, HomeLogic .............................. 56
Library, Study Periods ......................................................................... 56
School Resource Officer ................................................................... 56
Staff Contacts ..................................................................................... 57
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welcome
Welcome to Bellerose
This registration guide is designed to assist you in exploring the rich and varied programs offered at Bellerose
Composite High School. Additional information can be found on our website at bchs.spschools.org, or by calling the
school at 780.460.8490. We invite you to be part of our school community – one with spirit and opportunities for
leadership and academic excellence. Consider Bellerose as your high school of choice.
Principal’s Message
It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to you, our next generation of Bulldogs as you begin your exciting journey at our school.
Being a member of the Bulldog community involves, among other things, a willingness to persevere, to work hard and to be critical, creative and
independent. It is about having spirit and showing commitment. It is about sharing in and building pride in our school. We encourage you to join
us for a high school experience that is unique to you and where you can be your best. We are here to help you meet your needs as a student
and as a young person facing the challenges and satisfactions of a busy and changing world. To help you with that prospect, flexibility has
become our mantra. Most obviously seen through our timetabling and our Flex Block, there are many opportunities for us to enhance your high
school experience. As you learn more about our school, you will see that Bellerose is a place for everyone to succeed and grow. Our dedicated
staff is committed to supporting each of you in every aspect of your high school experience.
Welcome…to our proud Bulldog family!
Open House
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Larry Dick, Principal
General Open House
Message from Student Council
Choosing a high school is a big decision. Bulldog pride can be felt in every aspect
of student life at Bellerose Composite High School!
At Bellerose, you will find an environment where you will be able to succeed and
challenge yourself. We provide opportunities for you to pursue your own personal
excellence in academics, athletics, and student activities.
At Bellerose, we invite you to join us as we continue to make a positive difference
in our school, our community, and our world.
At Bellerose, we want you to make the most of your high school experience.
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We believe that the connections you make with fellow Bulldogs will create lifelong
memories and impact you in the most positive ways!
We are the Bulldogs!
6.30 pm in the Large Gym
followed by school tours
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Program Information Session
Following General Session
in the Large Gym
welcome
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student life
Bellerose 48-Hour Bikeathon
Student Life
Bulldog pride can be felt in every aspect of student life at Bellerose. The
connections you make with your fellow Bulldogs through your
participation in the clubs, teams and activities will be some of the
longest-lasting memories of your high school years, so get involved! We
believe there is an opportunity for every student to be successful in extracurricular activities at BCHS. Here is a sampling of what you can do:
48-Hour Bikeathon
Cupcake Festival
Global Interact
Activity Weeks
Dodgeball Tournament
Intramurals
Athletic Council
Fine Arts Profile Nights
Recycling Club
Ski & Snowboard Club
B-Town Chow Down
Fitness Centre
Band Dances & Concerts
Food & Hospitality
Student Government
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Free the Children ‘We’ Day
Student Mentorship Program
Blood Donor Clinic
Free Thinkers
Terry Fox Run
Bulldog Renaissance
Recognition Program
Gay Straight Alliance
(GSA)
Yearbook Club
Cappies
Grad Council
…and many more!
October:
High-Performance, Hockey, Ringette and Prospects Baseball
Academies and Soccer Institute
City and Provincial Championships in Football and Volleyball
Athletic therapy
Run for the Cure, Achievement Awards Night, WCC Volleyball,
Halloween Howl for Hunger
Full-time strength and conditioning coach
December:
Bulldog Renaissance Recognition Breakfast, Talent Show, Christmas
Musical Evening, Christmas Giving
March:
Over 12 different sports and 30 different teams, including badminton,
basketball, cheer team, cross country, curling, football, golf, rugby,
soccer, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling
State-of-the-art Fitness Centre
Remembrance Day Assembly, Cupcake Festival, Coffee House
Concerts, Food Bank
February:
Bellerose is the home of the Bulldogs! The coaching staff
encourages and supports the pursuit of athletic excellence.
We are extremely proud of the student athletes who represent
BCHS in a wide range of sports; Bellerose boasts City, Zone,
Provincial and National athletes…come join our teams!
Welcome Back Week, Terry Fox Run & BBQ
November:
January:
Bellerose Athletic Program
Coaching staff qualified at the Provincial and National levels
Monthly Activities
September:
Bikeathon is a defining tradition at Bellerose; in 10 years our
students, staff and community members have raised
$969,571.26 for cancer research, treatment and care. This
nationally-recognized student event provides an extraordinary
opportunity for students to learn about volunteerism, citizenship
and making an important difference in the lives of others.
Ski & Snowboard Club Trip
Musical Theatre Production, AIDS Awareness Have a Heart
Open House, Bikeathon
April:
Bulldog Renaissance Recognition Luncheon, Music Tour
May:
B-Town Chow Down, Zombie Run
June:
Graduation Ceremony, PRIDE Athletics Ceremony, Bulldog
Renaissance Recognition Barbeque
Tradition of excellence in the pursuit of athletic achievement
Bellerose Fine Arts Programs
Make Music, create Art, experience Technical Theatre, express
yourself in Drama, and live Performing Arts in the wide spectrum
of Bellerose courses and activities. Ingenuity, creative thinking,
imagination and personal expression: these are the
cornerstones to the Fine Arts program, and are skills that
students will learn here and carry forward throughout their lives.
So many programs at Bellerose will give you the insight to live as
an artist does: with passion!
Student Activities
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Athletic Council
Bikeathon &
Open House
Bulldog
Renaissance
Program
Global Interact
Grad Council
Leadership
School Events
Yearbook
student life
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student success
Student Success
At Bellerose, we are committed to recognizing and celebrating student participation, leadership, and achievement in
citizenship, the arts, athletics, and academics.
Achievement Awards
This ceremony is held each fall to honour students for individual academic and program excellence during the previous school
year. Students are recognized for academic honours, highest academic achievement at each grade level, achievement in Fine
Arts, Career and Technology Studies, and for excellence in specific programs. Students are also recognized and honoured for
leadership, community service, and humanitarianism. A variety of scholarships are presented including the Alexander Rutherford
Scholarships, University Entrance Scholarships and Leadership Scholarships, along with International Baccalaureate Diplomas and
Certificates and the Governor General’s Medal.
Athletics PRIDE Awards
This ceremony is held in June
each year to recognize
students for their participation,
achievement and leadership
on school teams, ad for
service to the school and the
community at large during
the current school year.
Students who participate in
the Bulldog Athletic program
during all three years of high
school earn the prestigious “B”
letter sweater.
Bellerose Family Awards
Awards presented annually by
the Bellerose Family to graduating students who best exemplify the ideals and spirit of Bellerose. The two students, one male and
one female, are selected by the BCHS staff to recognize achievements in academics, leadership, and citizenship. The Bellerose
Family Awards are presented at the Graduation Ceremony.
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Bulldog Renaissance Program
The High School Flexibility Enhancement Project is an opportunity
afforded sixteen high schools in the province. Essentially, it allows
Bellerose to offer programming that focuses on outcomes and
completion, eliminating the teacher to student time
requirement. It encourages creative timetabling and allows us to
put in place opportunities for students to achieve more at their
own pace, and less according to rigid schedules. Increasingly,
BCHS will be adding opportunities for flexibility into our school
year. Please see the highlighted descriptors in the guidebook for
specific opportunities.
During the school year, the Bellerose Bulldog Renaissance
Program recognizes and rewards students for their
commitment to personal improvement, to their education,
and to their learning community. The Renaissance
Committee is made up of a group of dedicated staff and
students committed to implementing the following mission:
To acknowledge the educational achievements
and outstanding contributions of
students and staff members
through a process of
Respect, Recognition, Reinforcement & Reward.
Flex Block: Monday to Thursday

Complete homework, catch up on assignments or coursework

Get help in a subject you are struggling with to improve
grades

Earn extra credits in various programs

Complete missed exams and labs

Eat your lunch

Participate in teams and clubs

Access athletic facilities and get involved in the Sport Fitness
Program

Grade 10 & 11 Honours Awards

Dog Treat Tuesdays

Complete group work projects


Everything you need to do to be successful and on time in
class
Bulldog Renaissance Recognition Assembly, Breakfast,
Barbeque & Luncheon

Stars of Bellerose Awards

Staff Recognition
This is an opportunity to make sound choices and act responsibly.
Program Goals

Improving academic performance

Increasing attendance levels and punctuality

Creating a
environment
positive,
safe
and
inviting
school
student success
High School Flexibility Enhancement Project
Events & Activities
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student services
Student Services
Student Services provides support to students that will enable them to do their best during their time at Bellerose.
Students may see a Counsellor by appointment or on a drop-in basis. The following services are available:
Educational & Career Counselling

Assistance with planning high school programs

Assistance with study skills, learning strategies and exam preparation

Provision of information on professional and peer tutoring

Information on career trends plus exploration of careers through computerized programs and the Internet

Assistance with job search skills and with career path choices through personal consultation, class visits, and career days

Administration and interpretation of the Strong Interest Inventory for career planning ($25.00 fee)

Information on programs available at post-secondary institutions and the prerequisites for colleges, universities, and technical
schools throughout Canada

Information for students to spend a day in classes at the University of Alberta, NAIT or MacEwan University, or to attend
orientation sessions, information days and open houses at various post-secondary institutions

Information on the availability of scholarships and loans
Personal Counselling
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Helping students deal with personal concerns or problems which may interfere with school performance and personal wellbeing

Consulting with students and parents with regard to family problems

Acting as a liaison with parents, students and community agencies

Helping students with special needs to get the proper support and accommodations in place for success in an educational
setting

Monitoring the progress of identified students with special needs

Monitoring the progress of identified “at risk” students
We have been given the opportunity to be involved with a pilot project in partnership with Alberta Health Services called the
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). WRAP helps youth identify resources they can use to help themselves through difficult
times and to assist them with personal growth. WRAP is a ground-breaking, 18 hour program that is taught by peers to their peers
and teaches participants how to deal with and work through everyday stressors that may lead to anxiety and depression.
WRAP participants learn about identifying triggers
in their life and what they can do to avoid or limit
them. They develop a personal list of things they
can do daily to keep feeling well and balanced.
Participants also create a clear plan of action
detailing what to do and who to go to when they
are starting to feel anxious, stressed, or depressed.
Research findings have demonstrated that WRAP
participants experience a substantial increase in
the following after the program:

Having a support system set up

Having a plan for their triggers

The ability to recognize warning signs of
anxiety and depression

Knowing how to create an action plan that
includes supporters

Having a healthy daily routine
student services
WRAP
WRAP is a program that can benefit ALL students
and can help them with what they are faced with on a daily basis. Please see Student Services or Administration to sign up to be
involved with WRAP for the 2014-2015 school year.
The Career Centre
The Career Centre is located in Student Services and is open throughout the day for students to explore different programs
offered at various institutions throughout Canada. Information is also available about SATs and entrance into American colleges.
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planning
Planning Your Program
Step 1:
Know Your Needs and Goals
Students registering in high school should have an educational
goal in mind so that choosing courses is a meaningful process.
If educational goals are not defined, students should register in
the highest level of academic courses in which they can
succeed. Students should try to choose high school courses
which reflect their junior high achievement. Thinking ahead
helps you plan better!
Credits
(Minimum)
Subject
Required Course
(Minimum)
English Language Arts
ELA 30-1 or 30-2
Social Studies
Social 30-1 or 30-2
Additional Grade 12
Credits
10
30 level courses &/or 3000
level courses other than ELA or
Social from list above
Academic Programs
Physical Education
3
Physical Education 10
(opens all doors if marks are high enough)
Career & Life
Management
3
CALM 20
Junior High Marks
Recommended
65%
High School Program
Academic
Route
10-1
20-1
30-1
Courses
Educational Goal
University of Alberta
MacEwan University
Work
50% to 60%
Math 20-1 or 20-2 or 20-3
Science
Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20
or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20
Other
Other
10
CTS, Fine Arts, Second
Language, Phys Ed 20 &/or 30
Not Specified
MINIMUM OF 100 TOTAL CREDITS
(some restrictions for post-secondary entrance will apply)
Junior High Marks
Math
NAIT
General Programs
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Step 2:
Understand Alberta Education
Diploma Requirements
High School Program
Educational Goal
Upgrading
Applied Route
10-2, 14, 10-3
20-2, 24, 20-3
30-2, 30-3
Courses
NAIT
MacEwan University
Work
Student Services can provide you with information
on specific post-secondary requirements.
Note: A high school diploma does not necessarily grant admission to
post-secondary institutions. Be aware that there are a variety of
entrance requirements for postsecondary institutions and
students should plan programs
accordingly. Information
regarding post-secondary
requirements is available at
Student Services.
Students must be able to fulfill
the Alberta Diploma
requirements, as above, to
qualify for participation in
Bellerose graduation activities.
1.
2.
You earn the credits attached to a high school course by earning
a mark of 50% or higher. You have the option of repeating the
course to earn a higher mark but credits are granted only once
for any course.
Diploma Courses: There are provincial examinations in ELA 30-1
and 30-2, Math 30-1 and Math 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30,
Physics 30, Science 30, and Social Studies 30-1 and 30-2. Students
taking these courses must write the diploma exam, which counts
for 50% of the final mark in that course.
3.
Course Challenges: A student is eligible to challenge a course
under these guidelines:

The student feels he/she has the skills needed in that course
to enable him/her to go on to the next level

The student has not failed the course to be challenged

The student is not currently registered in the course

The student is prepared to undertake a comprehensive
evaluation which may include the following components:
written, oral, lab, portfolio or others as deemed necessary
4.
Grade 10 Course Entrance Criteria: High School programs
recognize and accommodate the wide range of developmental
needs, abilities, and differences that exist among students.
Retroactive Credits: Students who achieve a mark between 45 49% may continue at the next grade level in the lower program
route with the approval of the Principal. In these cases, students
who successfully complete the next grade level course will earn
credit for the course taken and for its normal prerequisite.
Examples:
Course
(45-49%)
Year A
English (ELA) 20-1
Course
(passed)
Year B
English 30-2
Course/Retroactive
Credits
Year B
English 20-2
Note: Retroactive credits can be earned in English, Math, Social
Studies, French and Science. However, all levels in all courses are NOT
recommended for this progression. Application must be made to the
school Principal. See recommended study paths in specific program
sections.
Step 4:
Planning Considerations
1.
2.
Prerequisite Standing: Courses are arranged in sequences such as
Social Studies 10-1, 20-1, 30-1. A student must achieve a mark of
50% or higher in order to take the next course in a sequence.
Note: District Recommended Mark in the 10-1/20-1/30-1 sequence to
move to the next course level is 65% or better.
Note: In addition to Alberta Education qualifications, there are District
and/or school standards for entrance to the next course level. See
mark recommendations identified for Grade 10 entrance and specific
course recommendations in course descriptions section.
planning
Step 3:
Understand the Awarding of Credits
In order to be successful in high school, Grade 9 students are
expected to meet the District-directed criteria outlined below.
Grade 9 Course
Grade 9 Mark
High School Course
Language Arts 9
less than 65%
English Language Arts (ELA) 10-2
Language Arts 9
65% or greater
English Language Arts (ELA) 10-1
Math 9
less than 50%
Math 10-3
Math 9
50% or greater
Math 10C
Social Studies 9
less than 65%
Social Studies 10-2
Social Studies 9
65% or greater
Social Studies 10-1
Science 9
less than 65%
Science 14
Science 9
65% or greater
Science 10
Prerequisite requirements may be waived by the Principal on the
recommendation of the sending school under special circumstances, and/or
in response to an appeal from a student and his/her parents. These judgments
will be made on an individual basis.
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planning
Course List 2014-2015
All course offerings are subject to enrolment
GRADE 10 COURSES
Course
Credit
GRADE 11 COURSES
Course
GRADE 12 COURSES
Credit
Course
GRADE 10 COURSES
Credit
Course
High Perf Sport
Institute & Baseball
Academy15
Hockey
Academy 15
GRADE 11 COURSES
Credit
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
5
ELA 20-1
5
ELA 30-1
5
ELA 10-2
5
ELA 20-2
5
ELA 30-2
5
Film Studies 15
5
Film Studies 25
5
Film Studies 35
5
Pop Culture 25
5
FINE ARTS
5
Choral Music 10
5
Drama 10
5
Instrumental
Jazz 15
Instrumental
Music 10
5
5
Art 20
5
Choral Music 20
5
Drama 20
5
Instrumental Jazz
25
Instrumental
Music 20
5
5
Credit
Art 30
5
Art 31
5
Choral Music 30
5
Drama 30
5
Instrumental Jazz
35
Instrumental
Music 30
3-5
10
Personal Fitness
3
Phys Ed 10
High Perf Sport
Academy 25
Hockey
Academy 25
3-5
10
Guitar 25
5
Guitar 35
5
Vocal Jazz 15
5
Vocal Jazz 25
5
Vocal Jazz 35
5
French 30-9Y
5
5
French 20-9Y
5
German 10
5
German 20
5
Spanish 10
5
Spanish 20
5
Spanish 30
5
Math 20-1
5
Math 30-1
5
Math 20-2
5
Math 30-2
5
Math 20-3
5
Math 30-3
5
Math 31
5
5
10
5
Phys Ed 30
5
3-5
Ringette
Academy 25
3-5
Ringette
Academy 35
3-5
Soccer Institute 15
3-5
Soccer Institute 25
3-5
Soccer Institute 35
3-5
MATHEMATICS
Math 10-3
3-5
Phys Ed 20
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
French 10-9Y
High Perf Sport
Academy 35
Hockey
Academy 35
5
5
5
5
Credit
Ringette
Academy 15
5
Guitar 15
Math 10C
Course
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ELA 10-1
Art 10
Course
GRADE 12 COURSES
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See page 14 for Course List for the International Baccalaureate Program.
All course offerings are subject to enrolment
GRADE 10 COURSES
Course
GRADE 11 COURSES
Credit
Course
GRADE 12 COURSES
Credit
Course
Credit
GRADE 10 COURSES
Course
SCIENCES
GRADE 11 COURSES
Credit
5
Science 20
5
Science 14
5
Science 24
5
Science 14/24 Flex
10
Biology 20
5
Biology 30
5
Chemistry 20
5
Chemistry 30
5
Construction
Tech 1C
5
Physics 20
5
Physics 30
5
Cosmetology 1C
5
Science 30
5
Introductory
Architectural
Design 1C
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social 10-1
5
Social 20-1
5
Social 30-1
5
Social 10-2
5
Social 20-2
5
Social 30-2
5
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Digital Media &
Design 1C
Fashion
Studies 1C
The following are not selected during course selection. Courses
require special application, consultation with appropriate staff, or
auditions.
Advanced Acting 15, 25, 35
5 Credits Each
Audition for Production
Food & Business1C & 2C
3 Credits Each
Application to Instructor
2 Credits
Application to Instructor
Musical Theatre 15, 25, 35
5 Credits Each
Technical Theatre 15, 25, 35
5 Credits Each
Registered Apprentice
Program (RAP)
Maximum
40 Credits
Intermediate
5
5
5
3
Food Studies 1C
Hospitality 1C
Credit
Course
Credit
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES (CTS)
Science 10
CALM 20
Course
GRADE 12 COURSES
Application to RAP
Coordinator
Architectural
Design 2C
Architectural
Design 2H
Construction
Tech 2C
Cosmetology 2C
Digital Media &
Design 2C
Digital
Photography
Fashion
Studies 2C
Focus on Info
Tech 2C
5
Food Studies 2C
Interior Design 1C
5
Leadership 1C
1-5
Mechanics 1C
Advanced
5
5
5
Architectural
Design 3C
Architectural
Design 3H
Construction
Tech 3C
5
5
5
10
Cosmetology 3C
15
5
Digital Media &
Design 3C
5
5
5
5
Fashion
Studies 3C
Focus on Info
Tech 3C
5
5
5
Food Studies 3C
5
Interior Design 2C
5
Interior Design 3C
5
Leadership 2C
1-5
Leadership 3C
1-5
5
Mechanics 2C
10
Mechanics 3C
10
Medical
Studies 1C
5
Medical
Studies 2C
5
Medical
Studies 3C
5
Outdoor Ed 1C
5
Outdoor Ed 2C
5
Outdoor Ed 3C
5
Sports Med &
Rec 1C
5
Sports Med &
Rec 2C
Work
Experience 25
planning
Course List 2014-2015
5
5
Sports Med &
Rec 3C
Work
Experience 35
5
5
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planning
Planning Worksheet
Grade 10 ___ 11 ___ 12 ___
PLAN YOUR PRESENT & PROPOSED PROGRAM
TO ACHIEVE YOUR POST-SECONDARY PLANS
GRADE 10 COURSES
Course
Credit
GRADE 11 COURSES
Course
Credit
Course
Credit
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB)
Humanities
10i
English 20IB &
World Lit 35IB
5
3
English 30IB
5
History 20IB
5
History 30IB &
World History
30IB
5
3
Math 31IB
5
12
Math 10i
5
Math 20i
5
Science 10i
5
Math 30IB
5
Biology 20IB &
Biology 35IB
Chemistry 20IB
& Chemistry 35IB
5
3
5
3
Physics 20IB
5
Biology 30IB
5
Chemistry 30IB
5
Course
Mark
SECOND YEAR (11)
Credit
Course
Mark
THIRD YEAR (12)
Credit
Course
English
Language
Arts
English
Language
Arts
English
Language
Arts
Social
Studies
Social
Studies
Social
Studies
Math
Math
Math
Science
Science
Science
Physics
Physics
Chemistry
Chemistry
Biology
Biology
5
French 20IB
5
French 30IB
5
Spanish 10i
5
Spanish 20IB
5
Spanish 30IB
5
Music 10i
5
Music 20IB
5
Music 30IB
5
3
Extended
Essay 35
3
CALM
Credit
30 level courses &/or 3000
level courses other than
ELA or Social
2.
Minimum of 10 credits in:
CTS/Fine Arts/Second Languages/
Physical Education 20 &/or 30
TOTAL
CREDITS
MINIMUM OF 100 TOTAL CREDITS
14
Mark
Phys Ed
1.
French 10i
Theory of
Knowledge 25
FIRST YEAR (10)
GRADE 12 COURSES
Bellerose Composite High School Student Matrix/List Timetable (2014~2015)
Student: Student, Joe (12345)
Advisor: Ms. Mentor
Grade: 10
TERM 1
TERM 2
Day 1
Day 2
Day 1
Day 2
Block 1
Science 10
Ms. Science
RM: 133
Science 10
Ms. Science
RM: 133
ELA 10-1
Mr. English
RM: 163
ELA 10-1
Mr. English
RM: 163
Block 2
Phys Ed 10 B
Mr. Gym
RM: 101
Phys Ed 10 B
Mr. Gym
RM: 101
Mechanics 1C
Ms. Mechanic
RM: 147
Mechanics 1C
Ms. Mechanic
RM: 147
Block 4
Social Studies 10-1
Mr. Social
RM: 162
Social Studies 10-1
Mr. Social
RM: 162
Math 10C
Ms. Math
RM: 245
Math 10C
Ms. Math
RM: 245
Block 5
Food Studies 1C
Mr. Cook
RM: 156
Food Studies 1C
Mr. Cook
RM: 156
Spanish 10
Mr. Language
RM: 165
Spanish 10
Mr. Language
RM: 165
Block 6
Advanced Acting 15
Musical Theatre 15
Block 7
Advanced Acting 15
Musical Theatre 15
planning
Sample Timetable
Block 3 FLEX
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planning
Summer School (Continuing Education)
High School Credit Courses
All course offerings are subject to enrolment.
CALM 20* (cost is $32.00)
CALM 20* Phys Ed 10* Combo (cost is $80.00)
Physical Education 10*, 20* (cost is $50.00)
English 10-1/2, 20-1/2, 30-1/2
Social Studies 10-1/2, 20-1/2, 30-1/2
Math 10C, 10-3, 20-1/2/3, 30-1/2/3
Science 10, 20, 30
Biology 20, 30
Chemistry 20, 30
Physics 20, 30
Work Experience/RAP/Health Internship (No fee if registered prior
to June 20 and HCS3000 complete. See Mr. Turnham for details)
HeLa Outdoor Adventure Camp: Registration packages will be
available at the BCHS Open House on Mar. 5 for this 2-week, 11-credit
course (5 credits for Phys Ed, 3 credits for CALM 20, 1 credit for Forests
Forever, 1 credit for Why Forestry, and 1 credit for Outdoor Experience).
*Denotes a 3-credit course; all other courses are 5-credit courses.
 Please ensure you check the Math streams on pages 32 to 34 so
that you enrol in the correct Math course.
 For Physical Education and HELA Outdoor Adventure Camp,
please specify Session 1 or Session 2 when registering
Classes run are Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 1.20pm (classes
begin Mon. June 30th; Tue. July 1st there will be no school)
3-Credit Courses:
5-Credit Courses:
Phys Ed
CALM/Phys Ed Combo:
HeLa Camp:
Session 1
Jun. 30th – Jul. 10th
Session 2
Jul. 14th – Jul. 24th
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DATE
 $30.00 per course if under the age of twenty years
 $300.00 if over the age of twenty years
 There is an additional charge of $20.00 for those taking Phys Ed 10
or 20, and an extra cost of $2.00 for CALM field trips
 HeLa Outdoor Adventure Camp price is $615.00.
TIME
Friday, August 1
9.00am – 11.30am
Tuesday, August 5
9.00am – 11.30am
Wednesday, August 6
SUBJECT
English 30-1 Part A
English 30-2 Part A
English 30-1 Part B
English 30-2 Part B
9.00am – 11.30am
Social Studies 30-1 Part A
9.00am – 11.00am
Social Studies 30-2 Part A
Social Studies 30-1 Part B
Thursday, August 7
9.00am – 11.00am
Friday, August 8
9.00am – 11.00am
Mathematics 30-1 & 30-2
9.00am – 11.00am
Biology 30
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Physics 30
9.00am – 11.00am
Chemistry 30
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Science 30
Monday, August 11
Tuesday, August 13
Social Studies 30-2 Part B
Students are permitted an additional one-half hour to complete their
exams. Note: a student who wrote ELA 30-2 in November 2013 cannot
rewrite those exams in August 2014. A student who writes ELA 30-1, Social
30-1, or Social 30-2 in April 2014 cannot rewrite those exams in August 2014.
(including Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Registration Fees:
DIPLOMA EXAM SCHEDULE AUGUST 2014
Continuing Education
Contact: Mrs. Jeannette Poirier,
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 780.460.8490 ext. 128
Email:
[email protected]
Summer School brochures and registration forms are
available at our Open House on March 5, from our Main
Office, and on our website.
Many universities and post-secondary institutions are
competing for students and offer scholarships to
“invite” successful students to their institution. Students
are encouraged to investigate post-secondary
opportunities and should initiate the process by Grade
11 or earlier. Information, applications, resources and
assistance are all available through Student Services
at the school.

An extensive career/post-secondary library is
housed in Student Services.

Interest inventories are available for career
planning and Individual Career planning is
available.

A computer is available for Post-Secondary and
Career Applications.

An annual Post-Secondary Information Evening is
held in conjunction with Paul Kane and St. Albert
Catholic High each fall.

Open House announcements, newsletters and
posters from post-secondary sites are displayed,
and information is available on the BCHS website
and in Student Services.

Post-Secondary Applications are kept on file,
however most institutions are moving to on-line
registration.

Post-Secondary institutions e-mail addresses are
available.

A listing of websites is available to facilitate
individual searches.

Students are engaged in “3-year planning” to meet
the requirements for an Alberta High School
Diploma.
Scholarships
Students are encouraged to initiate searches on their own, as
each institution houses their own array of scholarships.

Scholarship workshops are scheduled to assist students, and
students are encouraged to make use of the BCHS Scholarship
Booklet, available both at Student Services and our website
(scholarship deadlines are updated monthly and posted on
our newsfeed).

Students are encouraged to become aware of and use
available websites.

Students are encouraged to develop scholarship portfolios
throughout high school.
planning
Career Planning &
Post-Secondary Awareness
Alexander Rutherford Scholarships
Rutherford Scholarships are awarded to recognize and reward
achievement at the high school level and to encourage students
to continue their studies. Scholarships are awarded to students
achieving a minimum average of 75.0% to 79.9% and/or 80.0% or
higher in five designated subjects. At all grade levels, including
Grade 12, subjects include English, two additional core courses,
and any other two courses including special interest subjects.
Grade
10
11
12
75.0% to 79.9%
80.0% or Higher
$300
$500
$700
$400
$800
$1300
Application for any and/or all grades is made in one application,
generally in Grade 12 for the May deadline, although there is no time limit
to apply for the scholarship, but students must be registered in a full-time
post-secondary program for at least one semester in length or be an
apprenticeship student. Application deadlines are May 1 for September
entry and December 1 for January entry. Additional information can be
found at Student Services, in the Registration Packages, on the BCHS
website and at www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships.
In April, Student Services provides Grade 12 students with applications,
holds two sessions to assist students completing the appropriate forms,
and mails the completed forms for students.
In September 2013, Bellerose students were awarded
$248,300.00 in Alexander Rutherford Scholarships!
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registration
How to Register
Incoming Grade 10 Students (Current Grade 9 Students)
St. Albert Public Schools Junior High Students
Special Education Programs
The registration process for incoming students begins in
February with evening information sessions for parents and
in-school sessions for students at their home schools.
All questions about GOALS or K&E should be directed to
Mr. Graham Jackson, Assistant Principal.
Students from outside the District or new to St. Albert
Contact the school at 780.460.8490 to book an appointment
with the Principal, Mr. Larry Dick to initiate pre-registration
and course selection for the 2014-2015 school year.
Registration Help Sessions
IB Grade 10i Preparatory Program Group Sessions
MANDATORY for parents and students considering
application into the 10i Program for the Grade 10 year, these
sessions, generally 1 hour in length, will be scheduled on
March 11 and 12. Additional information and session sign-up
will be available at Open House on March 5, or by
contacting the IB Coordinator, Ms. Jyoti Mangat.
Information regarding session times will be available during
Open House on March 5, or contact Student Services.
Currently Enrolled Students
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
Pre-Registration Planning Sessions will take place in April.
Students will be expected to take planning session information
home to share with parents in preparation for course selections
in April.

Information regarding 3-Year Planning & Course Selections will
be included in the Bellerose Bulletin newsletter circulated
before Spring Break.

Students will make Course Selections in April. Students will be
required to use final and mid-term marks to meet course
requirements and prerequisite standards when selecting
courses for next year.

Current Grade 12 students who are considering a return in 20142015 are required to book an appointment with Mr. Larry Dick, Principal, prior to Spring Break.

Pre-registration and program planning for students in the 10i and IB Program will be held during in-class sessions with Ms. Jyoti
Mangat, Assistant Principal, in April.
Student Registration Information Package
The Student Registration Information Package is mailed home in
July. Included in this package are:

Fee information.

Grade 10 orientation information.

Information about making timetable changes before the end
of August (students are requested to address any necessary
timetable adjustments quickly).

Parental/Student consent forms to be signed and returned.

School year calendar highlights (subject to change; please
keep updated with our online calendar).

Student photo information.

Additional information to prepare for a successful school year.
Parental/Student Consent Forms
Parents and students are required to sign a number of forms.
Please check your Student Registration Package and ensure
these forms are signed and returned to the school on the first day
of classes.
School Fees
School Fees
Optional Fees
Communication Fee: $12.00
Resource Fee: $110.00
Student Council Fee: $30.00
Yearbook: $45.00
Fee information is under review at the District level and is subject
to change. Please also check the course descriptions contained
within this guidebook for specialized course fees.
Near the end of September, school fees will be available for
viewing and payment on HomeLogic. We encourage you to pay
your school fees via Visa or Mastercard by logging into
HomeLogic and going through the Payment Centre. Payments
are also accepted in the Office via Visa, Mastercard, debit, cash,
and cheque. Fee payment deadline is October 30th.
2014-2015 School Calendar
The 2014-2015 school year for the St Albert Public
Schools district is under final review with posting of the
final school calendar expected prior to April 2014. There
will be an orientation session for families new to
Bellerose, including incoming Grade 10 students and
parents. Check our website for more information.
Student Photos
Photos are taken during the first week of school (check
our website for exact dates). All students are required to
have their picture taken for ID cards and for the
yearbook. Additional information is included in the
summer Student Registration Package.
registration
2014-2015 Registration Information
Open House
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
General Open House
6.30 pm in the Large Gym
followed by school tours
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Program Information Session
Following General Session
in the Large Gym
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programs
Programs
Career & Technology Studies (CTS), page 42
 Continuing Education (Summer School), page 16
 Fine Arts, page 28
 International Baccalaureate Program (IB) , page 50
 Special Education Programs, page 21
 Sports Academies & Institutes, page 36
 Student Life/Leadership, page 47
 Transitional Recommended Year (TRY 10) , page 20

International Baccalaureate Program
Transitional Recommended Year (TRY 10)
The Grade 10i Preparatory Program provides the opportunity
for Grade 10 students to start high school study in strong
academic courses and to participate in the High School
Team Mentoring Project. Grade 10 students will choose
and/or be recommended to continue into the International
Baccalaureate Program for Grades 11 and 12, or they can
select and/or be recommended to move to regular program
courses.
The TRY 10 Program is for students who require academic
support, need extra one-on-one help from their teachers
(i.e. organizational and time management strategies), and
have an overall academic need (not just one subject area).
Students will be accepted into the program based upon
referral from their junior high teachers/counsellor. TRY 10 will be
offered subject to sufficient enrolment.
Grade 11 and 12 IB students can take the full program as
Diploma Candidates, or as Certificate Candidates they can
select any number of IB courses to be taken in conjunction
with regular program courses. Students who want to consider
Full Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12 must enrol in the full
Grade 10i Preparatory Program in Grade 10 to complete the
necessary prerequisites. Refer to page 50 for program and
course details.
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TRY 10 will involve students being placed in a cohort group for
their Grade 10 year. They will travel as a cohort to their core
classes throughout the year. These classes include English
Language Arts 10-2, Social Studies 10-2, Science 14, and Math
10-3. They will be able to choose their own options, but may be
limited in their selection based on the restrictions of their core
course placements. We are aiming for smaller class sizes for the
program in order to best support learner needs.
Gaining Occupational & Life Skills (GOALS)
Knowledge & Employability Program (K & E)
GOALS is a District program designed to provide students with
the necessary skills to allow them to live and work as
individuals.
Students’ educational experiences provide
opportunities for acquiring living
and working skills as well as
breaking down attitudes about
students with handicaps. One
of the most important goals of
the program is to enhance the
development of a positive selfconcept.
Students
are
integrated into the regular
program in some levels. The
prescribed curriculum is to be covered in a three to four year
period.
K&E is a District program for students who have not
experienced success in achieving basic academic skills.
Students will be accepted into the program upon meeting
the requirements as set by the School District or by referral
from feeder schools. The program stresses skills and attitudes
necessary to be successful in an occupational setting.
Requirements for a Certificate of Achievement (see page 22)
upon graduation consist of earning 45 credits in academic
core courses, 3 credits in Physical Education, 3 credits in
Career and Life Management (CALM) 20, and 25 credits from
occupational knowledge and work-study courses.
For
information regarding entry requirements for K&E, consult your
Junior High School Counsellor, Bellerose School Administration,
or Student Services at District Office.
programs
Special Education Programs
Knowledge & Employability
MAP OF COURSES REQUIRED AND COMPLETED
English Language Arts
*ELA 8
*ELA 9
*ELA 10-4
*ELA 20-4
*ELA 30-4
ELA 8
ELA 9
ELA 10-2
ELA 20-2
ELA 30-2
*Math 8
*Math 9
*Math 10-4
*Math 20-4
Math 8
Math 9
Math 10-3
Math 20-3
*Science 8
*Science 9
*Science 10-4
*Science 20-4
Science 8
Science 9
Science 14
Science 24
*Social 8
*Social 9
*Social 10-4
*Social 20-4
Social 8
Social 9
Social 10-2
Social 20-2
Mathematics
Math 30-3
Science
Social Studies
Student transfer from the
K&E Program to regular
programming requires
teacher recommendation.
Social 30-2
*Knowledge & Employability Courses
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programs
Knowledge & Employability Program
KNOWLEDGE & EMPLOYABILITY CERTIFICATE OF HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
The requirements indicated in this chart are the minimum requirements for a student to attain a Certificate of High
School Achievement. The requirements for entry into post-secondary institutions and workplaces may require
additional and/or specific courses.
80 CREDITS
INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
5 CREDITS IN:
AND 5 CREDITS IN
OR 5 CREDITS IN







English Language Arts 20-2 or 30-4
Mathematics 20-4
Science 20-4
Social Studies 20-4
Physical Education 10 (3 Credits)
Career & Life Management (CALM) (3 Credits)
30-Level Knowledge & Employability Occupational Course, or
30-Level Career & Technology Studies (CTS), or
30-Level Locally Developed Course with an Occupational focus
30-Level Knowledge & Employability Workplace Practicum Course, or
30-Level Work Experience Course, or
30-Level Green Certificate Course
30-Level Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Course
The following courses are high school graduation requirements for all students:
Career & Life Management
(CALM) 20 3 Credits
CALM 20 is a requirement for a high school diploma.
The course engages students in a balanced selection of
both individual and team activities. Daily active living is a
theme for PE and we focus on the four main outcomes:
movement activities, health benefits, interacting positively
with others and personal responsibility. Students will also
receive Heart Saver First Aid.
This course provides an opportunity for students to acquire the
information and skills necessary to shape their own lives and to
contribute constructively to society. Units include personal and
interpersonal relationships, financial management and career
planning.
Prerequisite: None.
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5 Credits
Phys Ed 10 is a requirement for a high school diploma.
Prerequisite: None.
Film Studies 15
5 Credits
Film Studies 15 is a course that concentrates on the critical contexts of film
and media history: the study of different genres of film (such as fantasy,
film noir, romantic comedies and action), and, of course, the enjoyment
of a well-made film. The goal of this course is to help students understand
how the makers of film structure their work to communicate ideas and
feelings to an audience. In addition students will discover the differences
in filmmaking between different genres and between different directors.
The skill set required to analyze film is very similar to that required to
analyze the traditional mediums of novels, plays, poems, etc. This course
aims to develop both analytical skills and appreciation of film. We will
choose a new release to do a review on in the theatres. So that’s cool.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Language Arts 9 or Grade 10 English.
Film Studies 25
5 Credits
Film Studies 25 is a film and media studies course that further delves into
the areas of film and media history, theory, study of genres and cultural
and critical contexts of film and media. The goal of this course is to help
students understand film as both an art form and a business, and to further
their understanding of how the makers of film structure their work to
communicate ideas and feelings to an audience. This course focuses on
International Cinema, Canadian Cinema, and the study of the
filmography of the director of your choice. Students will delve more into
storyboarding and film creation in this course. On the media side of things,
we will analyze existing film trailers and create our own film trailers. This
course aims to further develop skills learned in Film Studies 15. And you
know that we will be going to evaluate a new release in the theatres.
Recommended Prerequisite: 60% in Film Studies 15.
Film Studies 35
5 Credits
Continuing to develop analytical viewing skills fostered in Film Studies 15
and 25 students will begin to work on film scripts to film shorts that will be
submitted upon the completion of Film Studies 35. This course is designed
to assist students in gaining the skills required to make their own films, from
the script-writing process to filming, editing, and promotion (film posters,
trailers). As always, we will choose the best of the new releases to
evaluate in the theatres.
Recommended Prerequisite: 60% in Film Studies 25.
Popular Culture 25
What does it say about our culture that there are only two
Anchorman films, but seven Saw films? Or that your favourite
indie band can’t sell out a dive bar but Katy Perry can sell out
Rexall Place? Or that during Elizabethan times watching dogs
tear apart a tied up black bear was more popular than
Shakespeare plays? Or that cigarettes used to advertise how
they were recommended by doctors, and now they can barely
advertise at all? Or that sports have gone from boxing to MMA to
parents now trying to remove any amount of physical contact
from every sport ever made.
The contents of the Popular Culture course draw upon history,
literature, music, film, sports, advertising and other social sciences.
The aim of the course is to foster an appreciation for and critical
thinking skills pertaining to, various media forms (music, film,
advertising, etc.) that can be such an influential part of our dayto-day lives. Much can be learned about a culture through
studying its most popular contributions to the media and events of
the day. We will recognize that all forms of popular culture have
been influenced in some way by the popular culture that came
before it.
Prerequisite: 65% in Language Arts 9.
film studies & pop culture
Film Studies
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english
English Language Arts (ELA)
English Language Arts at the 30 level is a graduation requirement for all high school students. In order to meet this requirement,
students can follow one of two course sequences. Although the content of the courses is similar, the depth of concept
development, the sophistication of textual analysis, and the complexity of text creation are more rigorous in the 10-1, 20-1, 30-1
sequence than in the 10-2, 20-2, 30-2 sequence. The following model represents these two course sequences:
65%
65%
ELA 10-1
80%
Grade 9 English
Language Arts
50%
ELA 10-2
65%
ELA 20-1
45%
50%
80%
ELA 20-2
ELA 30-1
45%
50%
ELA 30-2
In the above diagram, the solid arrows denote the typical pathways that students follow to progress from grade to grade. The dotted arrows denote potential
transfer points from course sequence to course sequence. The solid line denotes the preferred transfer point between the two course sequences.
English Language Arts 10-1
5 Credits
In ELA 10-1 a novel (fiction or nonfiction), a feature film, and a
Shakespearean play are the extended texts studied. At this level,
students are encouraged to look beyond plot and examine, identify
and describe the craft behind its creation. Personal, critical, and
analytical responses using narrative, informative and persuasive forms
are required, as are poetry and oral, visual and multimedia
presentations.
ELA 10-1 students are expected to be proficient at sentence and
paragraph writing, and also be competent readers. Strong,
independent work habits are an expectation.
Prerequisite: 65% in Grade 9 English Language Arts or 80% and teacher
recommendation from ELA 10-2.
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Students planning to enrol in degree programs at a post-secondary
institution (in particular a university) should register in the
ELA 10-1, ELA 20-1, ELA 30-1 sequence.
Students planning to enrol in diploma programs at a post-secondary
institution or who wish to enter the labour force following graduation
should register in the ELA 10-2, ELA 20-2, ELA 30-2 sequence.
ELA 30-1 and ELA 30-2 are diploma examination courses.
5 Credits
In ELA 10-2 high-interest novels (fiction or nonfiction), feature films, and
modern plays are among the extended texts studied. At this level,
students are encouraged to consider the personal and practical
applications of the texts studied. Personal, critical and analytical
responses using narrative, informative and persuasive forms are
required, as are poetry and oral, visual and multimedia presentations.
ELA 10-2 students are expected to have basic grammar and
sentence writing proficiency. Reading is often supported in the
classroom.
Prerequisite: 50% in Grade 9 English Language Arts.
5 Credits
5 Credits
In ELA 20-1 a fictional novel, a Shakespearean play, and either a
nonfiction novel or feature film are the required extended texts studied,
along with a variety of shorter texts. At this level emphasis continues to be
placed on analytical skills through the detailed study of literature. A
commitment to writing and literary interpretation is expected.
In ELA 30-2 a fiction or nonfiction novel, feature film, and a
modern or Shakespearean play are the required extended
texts for study. In addition, a variety of popular nonfiction
pieces, poems and short stories are also required. Visual and
multimedia texts and essays are included in the required text
study at this level.
Successful ELA 20-1 students use a variety of writing styles to convey
coherent, supported thought. These students are independent readers,
who do the majority of their reading outside of the class. ELA 20-1 is
essential preparation for ELA 30-1.
ELA 30-2 continues to build formal and informal
communication skills. Emphasis is placed on both creative and
practical writing tasks and personal appreciation of literature.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in ELA 10-1 or 80% in ELA 20-2, plus teacher
recommendation. Good reading and writing skills are essential.
Although assignment work continues to be supported in the
classroom, students at the 30 level are expected to exhibit
independent work habits as well.
5 Credits
Bulldawg Reward Block – How does this work?
Every two weeks, a student may be eligible to have a free block during
their ELA 20-2 class. In order for a student to qualify for the Bulldawg
Reward Block, all assignments must be handed in to an acceptable
standard for that two week period.
english
Occasionally students decide, after completing the ELA 30-2
course, that they also wish to complete the more challenging
ELA 30-1 course. This placement can only happen with the
permission of the Principal. Furthermore, it is recommended
that students who are considering this path achieve a grade
of 85% or greater on the ELA 30-2 diploma exam.
Prerequisite: 50% in ELA 20-2 or 45% in ELA 20-1.
In ELA 20-2, a fiction or non-fiction novel, feature film and a modern play
are the required extended texts for study. In addition, a variety of visual
texts, popular nonfiction pieces, poems and short stories are also required.
Written work will involve practical writing tasks, personal opinion and
person response to text, as well as creative writing.
Although reading and written assignment work will be supported in the
classroom, students will be expected to exhibit independent work habits
as well.
5 Credits
In ELA 30-1 a novel, a feature film or nonfiction novel, and a play (modern
or Shakespearean) are the required extended texts studied, along with a
variety of essays, poems and short stories. Visual and multimedia texts as
well as popular nonfiction are also required study.
Intensive analytical and interpretive skills are emphasized, with refinement
of formal writing skills. Literary criticism and evaluation play a vital role in
ELA 30-1. Students SHOULD NOT consider ELA 30-2 adequate preparation
for ELA 30-1. Students wishing to register in ELA 30-1 should assure they
have successfully completed ELA 20-1 first.
65%
in
ELA 20-1;
transfer
from
ELA
30-2
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en
Recommended Prerequisite:
NOT recommended.
international languages
International Languages
Bellerose Composite High School offers three second language programs: French, German and Spanish.
The 30-level language courses provide the required credits for entering many post-secondary institutions. Therefore, it is highly
recommend that students complete a 3-year sequence of the program. In order to advance to the next level and continue
successful language learning at Bellerose, it is suggested that students attain a mark of 60% or higher in the previous level. Students
whose achievement is between 50% and 59% will need the subject teacher’s recommendation in order to advance.
International languages study is advised for students wishing to travel, work in politics, government, or the RCMP. Students
intending to use a 30-level language course to satisfy a post-secondary entrance requirement must confirm the suitability of this
choice with the faculty and post-secondary institute they are planning to attend.
Recommended Prerequisites
GRADE 9
Completed Jr. High French as
a second language
60%
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
French 10
60%
French 20
60%
French 30
German 10
60%
German 20
60%
German 30
Spanish 10
60%
Spanish 20
60%
Spanish 30
(2015)
German ~ Deutsch
German 10-3Y
5 Credits
Special focus of this introductory course will be on speaking, while
acquiring the necessary reading and writing skills required to
effectively communicate in this popular European language. With
an emphasis on pronunciation, students will begin to express
themselves in different areas such as personal information, free-time
activities, school, shopping, and food and beverages. A variety of
media will be employed as students explore the culture and
traditions of German-speaking people throughout Europe.
Prerequisite: None
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GRADE 10
German 20
5 Credits
This course is designed for students who have successfully
completed German 10.
Students will further their language
competencies as they begin to learn more about the cultural
geography (Landeskunde) of German-speaking countries in Europe.
Prerequisite: 60% in German 10.
Spanish ~ Español
French 10-9Y
Spanish 10
5 Credits
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed
Grade 9 French. The language is taught through an action-oriented
communicative approach in a cultural context. Topics include activities,
shopping, vacations, and fine arts.
Prerequisite: 60% in Grade 9 French.
French 20-9Y
5 Credits
This course is for Grade 11 students who have successfully completed French
10-9Y or equivalent. The four language skills are enhanced with activities at
an advanced level. Films and music will be used extensively.
Recommended Prerequisite: 60% in French 10i or French 10-9Y, or equivalent.
French 30-9Y
5 Credits
This course is for students who have successfully completed French 20-9Y.
Emphasis is on increased ability to understand and speak French, as well as
read and write with accuracy through structured and free composition. The
themes of study include world of work, travel and tourism, media and
conservation and the environment. Aspects of the Francophone world will
be studied through literary extracts, music and film.
Recommended Prerequisite: 60% in French 20-9Y.
French Challenge
The challenge process is designed for students who have already mastered
the elements of the course and do not need to attend the class. Students
from a Francophone or Grade 9 French Immersion background may wish
to demonstrate their competency at French 10, 20, and/or 30 at the 9Y
level.
The opportunity to challenge will happen twice per year (once per
semester). Students will meet the teacher at a meeting in November or
May, prepare and submit a portfolio, and then take a four-part exam in
January or June. The exams will test reading, writing, speaking, and listening
skills and will be done just prior to exam week in each semester. Students
may challenge one level per semester. A student may not challenge a
course in which he/she has been registered during the current semester.
5 Credits
This academic course introduces students to the language
and culture of the over 350 million people, on four continents,
who speak Spanish. The primary focus is on learning to speak
with a standard Latin American accent while studying various
cultural components: the individual, family, travel and leisure,
education and work. Strong emphasis is placed on the
acquisition of vocabulary and the mastery of verbs to facilitate
speaking and reading comprehension.
Prerequisite: None.
Spanish 20
5 Credits
Students of Spanish 20 focus on improving their listening,
speaking, and writing abilities at an increasingly advanced
level. More complex grammar and verb structures are learned
while studying the cultures of Spain and Latin America through
authentic reading materials and multimedia resources.
Recommended Prerequisite: 60% in Spanish 10.
Spanish 30
5 Credits
This course will offer a more in-depth look into the rich diversity
of Spanish-speaking cultures by studying aspects of the arts,
music, technology, and entertainment. Hobbies, sports and
the environment will also be explored. Students will improve
their speaking ability so that they can carry on conversations
with native speakers independently when travelling within the
Spanish-speaking world. Authentic Spanish reading materials
will be utilized. Successful completion of 30 level Spanish meets
the admission requirements established by most universities.
international languages
French ~ Français
Recommended Prerequisite: 60% in Spanish 20.
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fine arts
Fine Arts
In the Fine Arts Program, students are involved in a variety of presentations: school and community displays of their art
work, a major theatre production in the spring, and performances by various music groups at events and schools.
Art
Art instruction provides the student with the opportunity to experience varied mediums in a classroom climate that promotes
creative thinking and personal style development. Portfolio development is a consideration at all levels, progressing in importance
as the student continues through the program.
Art 10
5 Credits
This course introduces the student to all forms of art, linking modern
day visual art to art history. Basic drawing, painting, and sculpture skills
will be developed and then used in larger scale and fully developed
projects.
Prerequisite: Some junior high art is preferred, but is not a must for success in
this course.
Course Fee: $20.00.
Art 20
5 Credits
This course takes art skills learned in Art 10 and expands the scope of
the student’s experience. Opportunities for in-school and out-of-school
installations are available at this level. In-class and home projects are
required with emphasis on original work.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Art 10.
Course Fee: $20.00.
Art 30
5 Credits
Specialization of skills with emphasis on portfolio production geared to
post-secondary education and employment in the arts. Evaluation is
through project and presentation of works.
Course Fee: $20.00.
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Art 31
5 Credits
Independent study and portfolio development are the keys to success
in this course. The student is required to choose and develop a fullscale themed set of projects with the intent of an independent art
show that will be presented at the end of the school year with all of
the Art 31 students.
Course Fee: $20.00
fine arts
Drama
Drama 10
5 Credits
This is an interactive class with a focus on improvisation. Other areas of
exploration are: theatre-sports, readers’ theatre, movement, and
speech. This fun, but structured, course builds the basic skills of each of
these disciplines.
Prerequisite: None.
Drama 20
5 Credits
Drama 20 incorporates all the skill areas of Drama 10 and moves into
the art of playwriting. Students will write a short one-act play and
move through the production process. Technical theatre is also
explored at this intermediate level.
Prerequisite: 50% in Drama 10.
Drama 30
5 Credits
Students will master all aspects of improvisational theatre, have a
sound technical background, and will be creating original scripts. The
directing aspect of theatre is a major focus at this level: students will
direct a full-length play and perform it in front of an audience.
Advanced Acting 15, 25, 35
& Musical Theatre 15, 25, 35
5 Credits
5 Credits
These courses will be offered after school (Blocks 6 & 7) and focus
on staging the school musical production. Students who cannot
include drama in their regular timetable or who want additional
experiences in drama will be interested.
Prerequisite: None. Registration occurs after the start of the school year in
relation to the production. See Drama/Music teachers or Department
Head for additional information.
Technical Theatre 15, 25, 35
5 Credits
This course will be offered after school (Blocks 6 & 7) and
encompasses lighting, sound, costumes and set instruction, and is
an excellent opportunity for hands-on students to get involved
behind-the-scenes.
Prerequisite: None. Registration occurs after the start of the school year in
relation to the production. See Art teacher or Department Head for
additional information.
Prerequisite: 50% in Drama 20.
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fine arts
Music
Students will have the opportunity to participate in the school music program through a variety of available courses. The main
emphasis will be the development of musical skills which are then demonstrated in ensemble performances. These will include
Christmas and spring concerts, festivals, and community events. Participation in these events is considered to be a compulsory
part of these programs.
Instruments are available from the school, on a rental basis, for $50.00.
Choral Music 10
Guitar 15
5 Credits
Students will receive instruction in vocal techniques and have the
opportunity to perform in a variety of choral ensembles. A wide
range of choral music is studied, including folk, pop, and classical
SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone) literature.
Prerequisite: None.
Choral Music 20
5 Credits
A continuation of instruction
developed in Choral Music 10.
and
performance
opportunities
Prerequisite: 50% in Choral Music 10.
Choral Music 30
5 Credits
A continuation of instruction
developed in Choral Music 20.
Prerequisite: 50% in Choral Music 20
and
performance
opportunities
5 Credits
This music program will
instruct
students
in
beginning guitar techniques.
Acoustic or classical guitars
are preferred, as those using
electric guitars will have to
provide
their
own
amplification. Course work
will involve basic theory and
tablature, history, technical
studies, and performance.
Styles covered will include
folk, blues, jazz, flamenco,
and classical literature.
Prerequisite: None (but must
provide own guitar).
Guitar 25
5 Credits
This level of Guitar will continue to build on the skills developed in
Guitar 15.
Recommended Prerequisite: 70% in Guitar 15.
Guitar 35
5 Credits
This level of Guitar will continue to build on the skills developed in
Guitar 25.
Recommended Prerequisite: 75% in Guitar 25.
30
5 Credits
All students who have had previous experience in trumpet, trombone,
saxophone, piano, bass, drums or guitar are encouraged to enrol in
Instrumental Jazz 15. Course work will involve the performance of jazz
literature and the study of jazz history, theory and improvisation.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Band or written consent from the Music Department.
Instrumental Jazz 25
5 Credits
This level of the course will build on the skills learned in Instrumental Jazz
15.
Prerequisite: 50% in Instrumental Jazz 15.
Vocal Jazz 15
5 Credits
This course is designed for those choral students looking for a challenge.
Prior choral experience or an ability to read music is expected.
Opportunities exist for solo and improvisation work within the
performance of jazz literature. Vocal Jazz 15/25/35 is held in
conjunction with Instrumental Jazz 15/25/35.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Choral/other musical group experience or written consent
of the Music Department.
Vocal Jazz 25
5 Credits
fine arts
This level of the course will build on the skills developed in Vocal Jazz 15.
Prerequisite: 50% in Vocal Jazz 15.
5 Credits
This level of the course will build on the skills developed in Instrumental
Jazz 25. Improvisational solo work is expected at the 35 level.
5 Credits
This level of the course will build on the skills developed in Vocal Jazz 25.
Prerequisite: 50% in Vocal Jazz 25.
Prerequisite: 50% in Instrumental Jazz 25
Instrumental Music 10
Vocal Jazz 35
5 Credits
All students who have previous experience on brass, wind, and
percussion instruments are encouraged to enrol in Instrumental
Music 10. Instruments are available from the school on a rental basis.
Course work will involve theory, composition, technical studies, and
performance of wind ensemble literature.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Band or written consent from the Music Department.
5 Credits
This level of Instrumental Music will continue to build on the skills
developed in Instrumental Music 10.
Prerequisite: 50% in Instrumental Music 10.
5 Credits
This level of Instrumental Music will continue to build on the skills
developed in Instrumental Music 20.
Prerequisite: 50% in Instrumental Music 20.
Refer to page 53 for information on the IB Music Program
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mathematics
Mathematics
Go down deep into anything and you will find Mathematics. ~ Dean Schlicter
Pure mathematics is, in its way,
the poetry of logical ideas.
~ Albert Einstein
The essence of mathematics is not to make
simple things complicated, but to make
complicated things simple.
~ S. Gudder
To see the prerequisite requirements for Mathematics for different post-secondary institutions, please visit the Alberta
Learning website at alis.alberta.ca/ec/ep/aas/ta/mathreq.html. This is important, as there are two streams of Mathematics
that lead to the post-secondary level, the “-1” and the “-2” streams.
“-1” Course Sequence
This course is designed to provide students
with the mathematical understandings and
critical thinking skills identified for entry into
post-secondary programs that require the
study of Calculus. Topics include algebra and
number sense, relations and functions,
trigonometry, measurement, permutations,
combinations, and the binomial theorem.
This course sequence is designed to provide
students with mathematical understandings
and critical thinking skills identified for postsecondary studies in programs that do not
require the study of Calculus. Topics include
geometry, measurement, number sense and
logic, relations and functions, statistics, logical
reasoning and probability.
This course sequence 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 sense,
statistics and probability.
Implemented
in 2010-2011
Implemented
in 2011-2012
Mathematics
20-1
≥50%
Mathematics
10C
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Typical Progression
Possible Progression
Mathematics
30-1
<65%
<65%
Mathematics
20-2
50%
Mathematics
30-2
<50%
<50%
Mathematics
10-3
65%
65%
Mathematics
9
<50%
Implement in
2012-2013
Mathematics
20-3
Mathematics
30-3
Mathematics
31
5 Credits
The content covered for this course is: SI and Imperial units of measure
and conversions, trigonometric ratios and tight triangles, surface area
and volume of 3-D objects, polynomial expressions and factoring,
irrational numbers, slope, lines and line segments, linear relations,
domain, range, functions, and systems of linear equations.
Students who score 65% or higher in this course will be recommended to the
“-1” stream. Students with a mark between 50% and 65% will be recommended
to the “-2” stream. Students with a mark less than 50% will be recommended to
the “-3” stream.
Math 10-3
5 Credits
The content covered for this course is: SI and Imperial units of measure
and conversions, applications of SI and Imperial units to length, area,
volume, capacity, mass, temperature, 2-D and 3-D objects, spatial
reasoning, Pythagorean Theorem, manipulation and application of
formulas convex polygons, trigonometric ratios, angles, parallel and
perpendicular lines, currency exchange and income, and financial
literacy.
If you have completed Math 10-3, you may try Math 10C with teacher
recommendation, or continue on to Math 20-3.
Upon completion of Math 10-C, students are required to
choose between Math 20-1 and Math 20-2.
Math 20-1 is very rigorous; please adhere to the
recommended prerequisites of Math 20-1 and Math 20-2.
Math 20-1
5 Credits
The content covered for this course is: absolute value, radical,
quadratic, and rational functions and equations, trigonometry of
angles in standard position, sine law, cosine law, polynomial factoring,
systems of equations, quadratic inequalities, reciprocal functions, and
arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% or higher in Math 10C
Students who score 65% or higher in Math 20-1 may continue in the "-1" stream,
students with a mark between 50 and 65% will be recommended to the "-2
stream", and students who earn a mark less than 50% will be recommended to
the "-3" stream.
Math 20-2
mathematics
Math 10C
5 Credits
The content covered in this course is: properties of angles in triangles,
sine and cosine law, normal distribution, inductive and deductive
reasoning, radical expressions and equations, confidence intervals,
quadratic functions, and a mathematics research project.
Prerequisite: At least 50% in Math 10C. Students who earn a mark over 50% will
continue on in the "-2" stream, and students who earn a mark less than 50% will
be recommended to the "-3" stream.
Math 20-3
5 Credits
The content covered in this course is: surface area, volume and
capacity, trigonometry involving more than one triangle, problems
involving scale, representations of 2-D and 3-D objects, puzzles that
involve numerical reasoning, personal budget, compound interest,
financial institution services, credit card and loans, financial literacy,
slope, proportional reasoning, bar graphs, histograms, and line and
circle graphs.
Recommended Prerequisite: Math 10-3 or higher.
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mathematics
Math 30-1
5 Credits
Math 31
5 Credits
The content covered in this course is: trigonometric functions,
equations and identities, transformations of functions, exponential and
logarithmic functions and equations, polynomial, radical, and rational
functions, and permutations, combinations and the binomial theorem.
Math 31 is the most advanced high school mathematics course and is
designed for students who are presently taking or have completed
Math 30-1. Math 31 emphasizes the practical and theoretical aspects
of differential and integral calculus.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% or higher in Math 20-1, or 50% or higher in
Math 30-2.
Students do not write a Provincial Diploma Exam at the completion of
this course. Math 31 is required for admission into the Faculty of
Engineering, Faculty of Science (Honours and Specialization Math or
Physics), and strongly recommended before entering a Faculty whose
program contains an introductory Calculus course.
Students must write a Provincial Diploma Exam worth 50% of their grade to
complete this course. The format of this exam is Multiple Choice/Numerical
Response type questions.
Math 30-2
Prerequisite: 65% in Math 20-1.
5 Credits
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Math 30-1.
The content covered in this course is: logical reasoning, probability
including permutations and combinations, rational expressions and
equations, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations,
sinusoidal applications of data, and a research project.
Prerequisite: At least 50% in Math 20-2.
Students must write a Provincial Diploma Exam worth 50% of their grade to
complete this course. The format of this exam is Multiple Choice/Numerical
Response type questions.
Math 30-3
5 Credits
The content covered in this course is: precision, accuracy, uncertainty
and tolerance, sine and cosine law, transformations of 2-D and 3-D
shapes, small business profit and loss, linear relations, statistics and
probability.
Recommended Prerequisite: Math 20-3 or higher.
There is not a Provincial Diploma Exam required at the end of this course.
Students in all Mathematics streams are required to have a calculator. For students in the “-3” stream, any scientific calculator
will be appropriate. For students in the “-1” or “-2” streams, a graphing calculator is mandated by Alberta Learning – the TI83/83
Plus or TI84/84 Plus are the calculators used at Bellerose.
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Three credits of Physical Education are a requirement for an Alberta High School Diploma.
The aim of the Physical Education program is to enable individuals to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to
lead an active, healthy lifestyle. The program emphasizes active living, with a focus on the physical activity that is value d and
integrated into daily life. Successful completion of PE 10 is required to obtain a high school diploma.
Strong evidence exists that physical activity contributes to the overall wellbeing of individuals. People of all ages can substantially
improve their health and quality of life by including a moderate amount of physical activity into their daily routines. Participation
in physical activity contributes to physical, mental and social well-being, providing benefits to the individual and the community.
Personal Fitness
3 Credits
5 Credits
This course is offered to any student wishing to participate in the
development and attainment of personal fitness goals, in consultation
with our certified fitness staff. The course combines theory and
practical applications from a series of Career and Technology Studies
modules.
The course engages students in a balanced selection of both
individual and team activities. Daily active living is a theme for PE and
we focus on the four main outcomes: movement activities, health
benefits, interacting positively with others and personal responsibility.
Students will also receive Heart Saver First Aid.
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None.
5 Credits
Students will be introduced to lifetime skill activities. Participants will
build leadership experience and continue to explore the dimensions
of Physical Education with a continued focus on the four main
outcomes of PE 10.
physical education
Physical Education
Recommended Prerequisite: Physical Education 10.
Course Fee: $40.00.
5 Credits
This course may be used as a post-secondary entrance requirement
for programs in Physical Education and Recreation. Lifetime
recreational activities, fitness, and social skills will be the main focus of
this course.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Physical Education 20.
Course Fee: $60.00.
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sports academies & institutes
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Sports Academies & Institutes
The Bellerose Composite Sports Academy program provides opportunities for high-performance
athletes to be part of the National Long-Term Athlete Development Model of Canada.
All our staff and coaches are full-time educators and have played and/or coached at professional,
National, and Provincial levels. The teacher-coaches have developed an extensive curriculum of
studies to maximize performance and individual athlete development, while still focusing on academic success.
Hockey Academy 15, 25, 35
10 Credits
The Bellerose Hockey Academy is a co-ed program, dedicated to
developing academic and hockey skills, and promoting on-ice and life
skills in the student-athlete. All skill levels are welcomed and taken into
consideration for the program. Students will have a 10 credit block
where they will receive 5 credits of Physical Education and 5 credits of
Sports Performance and features:

Advanced technical skills

Principles of team play

Systems of play

Conditioning and fitness training

On-ice training

Sport psychology and mental preparation

Sport nutrition

Academic advisor

Post-secondary advisory

Post-high school hockey opportunities

Scholarship application sessions

Includes completion of the CALM course (see page 22 for details)
Course Fee: $500.00 (includes jersey, socks, and off-ice workout gear). A
monthly payment plan is available.
Please be aware that Personal Fitness, Sports Academies and Institutes, Sports Medicine and Medical Studies
will have overlapping course work. Students should register in only one of these pathways.
3 to 5 Credits
The Bellerose Soccer Institute is a co-ed program. The teacher-coach
has designed an outstanding curriculum of studies to maximize
athletics, academics, and life-long learning skills, with a focus on
individual player development. This program includes 3 to 5 credits of
Physical Education, and features:
Ringette Academy 15, 25, 35
3 to 5 Credits
The Bellerose Ringette Academy is designed to promote life-long
learning opportunities for the student-athlete. The coach of this
program is a full-time educator who has played at the Provincial,
National, and International levels, representing Canada at World
Championships. This program also features:

Conditioning and fitness testing

Conditioning, fitness training, and testing

Individual play technique

Maximizing academic performance

Injury prevention

On-ice time with a focus on skating and skill development

Officiating

Post-secondary opportunities

On-field training

Sport nutrition

Play and technical skill development

Sport psychology and mental preparedness

Sport nutrition

Team tactics and tactical play

Sport psychology and mental preparation
Ringette Academy is scheduled in Semester 1.
Soccer Institute is scheduled in Semester 2.
Course Fee: $250.00 (includes jersey, socks, and off-field workout gear). Monthly
payment plan is available.
Course Fee: $250.00 (includes jersey, socks, and off-ice workout gear).
Monthly payment plan is available.
High Performance Sport Program (inc.
Prospect Baseball Academy) 3 to 5 Credits
The Bellerose High Performance Sport Program is designed for the
student-athlete competing in Provincial
or National levels in their specific sport,
and welcomes athletes from all
disciplines. This program allows athletes
the opportunity to complete Physical
Education 10, 20 or 30 plus CALM 20
while maintaining their competition
schedules. The program will cover the
following areas:

Study hall/tutorials

Sport psychology

Time management and decision making

University and college application support

Conditioning for on- and off-season fitness

Sports nutrition
sports academies & institutes
Soccer Institute 15, 25, 35
Course Fee: $60.00 (does not include cost of workout gear).
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sciences
Sciences
Science courses provide students with the facts, principles, and concepts for a better understanding of their environment. Interrelationships among science, technology and society are illustrated in all courses. Students develop logical and critical thinking
skills and scientific problem solving skills.
65%
65%
65%
65%
Science 10
65%
Biology 20
Biology 30
Chemistry 20
65%
Chemistry 30
Physics 20
65%
Physics 30
65%
Science 9
65%
Science 14
70%
50%
45%
Science 20
Science 30
Science 24
<65%
Science 14/24 Flex
Science 14
5 Credits
Science 14 is a general introductory course designed to meet the
needs of students who have experienced difficulty in science and
mathematics. It emphasizes the application of science to everyday life,
including topics from biology, health sciences, physical sciences, and
earth sciences. Particular attention is paid to the development of
learning and scientific skills. Students in this course generally go on to
Science 24 to complete Diploma requirements. This course does not
prepare students to consider Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics at the
Grade 11 and 12 levels.
Prerequisite: Less than 65% in Grade 9 Science.
Science 24
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5 Credits
The Science 24 program consists of four units, each dealing with a
different aspect of Science. In Unit A, Application of Matter and
Chemical Change, students expand their understanding of matter
from Science 14. Emphasis is on chemical reactions that help society
meet our personal needs. Unit B, Understanding Common Energy
Conversion Systems, is studied in the context of food chains, fossil fuels,
and the generation and distribution of electricity. In Unit C, Disease
Defense and Human Health, students investigate a variety of
environmental, pathogenic and genetic factors and their effects on
health. Finally, Unit D, Motion, Change and Transportation Safety, looks
at the laws of conversation of momentum and how they affect the
design of cars, safety regulations and practices governing
transportation.
Prerequisite: 50% in Science 14 or 45% in Science 10.
Science 14/24 Flex
Although a 20-level course is the
minimum requirement for a High
School Diploma, at least one 30level course is required for the
majority of faculties in
post-secondary institutions. All
topics involve extensive
laboratory work and STS (science,
technology, society) integration.
10 Credits
High School Flexibility Enhancement Project
The Flex program is intended to allow flexibility in the time required to
cover Science 14 and Science 24 in a single year or less. The Science
14 and 24 programs are designed to meet the needs of students who
may have experienced difficulties in previous Science or Math courses
and wish to satisfy the minimum Diploma requirements for High School
Science. This full-year course will meet those requirements. The
program will be delivered at varied rates to meet the needs of
individual students. This will also allow the Science instructor to give
more individual attention to
those students having any
difficulties
with
particular
course content. Students
enrolled in this 10-credit
course will be expected to
complete the entire Science
14 curriculum prior to exam
break in January. Students
are
also
expected
to
maintain an accountability
score
(responsible
attendance,
preparedness
and classroom performance)
of 75% or greater at all times.
Prerequisite: Less than 65% in
Grade 9 Science.
5 Credits
Science 10 is an integrated academic course which helps students
understand and apply the fundamental concepts and skills common
to Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The key scientific concepts of
energy, matter, and change are emphasized.
Prerequisite: 65% in Grade 9 Science or 65% in Science 14.
Science 20
5 Credits
Science 20 is an integrated science program aimed at the academic
student who wishes to pursue a post-secondary education in an area
not related to science. Science 20 consists of four units of study:
Chemical Changes, Changes in Motion, The Changing Earth, and
Changes in Living Systems. This course may be taken concurrently with
Chemistry 20, Biology 20 and/or Physics 20.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Science 10.
Science 30
5 Credits
Science 30 is an integrated science program aimed at the academic
student who wishes to pursue a post-secondary education in an area
not related to science. Science 30 consists of four units of study: Living
Systems Respond to Their Environment, Chemistry and the Environment,
Electromagnetic Energy, and Energy and the Environment. This course
may be taken concurrently with Chemistry 30, Biology 30, and/or
Physics 30.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Science 20, Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics
20.
Biology 20
5 Credits
The key science themes in Biology 20 are the concepts of systems,
equilibrium, energy, and matter. These concepts are continuously
related and interconnected in the study of the biosphere, ecosystems,
photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and human systems.
Biology 30
5 Credits
Major units of study are the nervous and endocrine systems,
reproduction and development, cell division, genetics and molecular
biology, and population and community dynamics. Laboratory work is
included. Students must write a Provincial Diploma examination.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Biology 20.
Chemistry 20
5 Credits
Matter and chemical change are the themes common to all units of
Chemistry 20. In addition, different units also integrate knowledge and
skills about the nature of science, technology, and STS issues. Scientific
problem-solving skills are progressively developed along with the
empirical and theoretical knowledge necessary to describe and
understand chemical substances and their reactions. After a review of
the chemistry from Science 10, the following topics are studied: matter
and chemical bonding, gases, solutions and acids and bases, and
quantitative relationships in chemical changes.
Chemistry 30
sciences
Science 10
5 Credits
The scientific and technological knowledge and skills developed in the
previous Chemistry 20 course are continued in the study of the
Chemistry 30 core curriculum. Major topics include organic chemistry,
chemical energy, electro chemistry, and equilibrium in acid-base
systems. Many laboratory activities and exercises are used to develop
communication and problem-solving skills. Students must write a
Provincial Diploma examination.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Chemistry 20.
Physics 20
5 Credits
This course in physics continues the study of motion and energy using
the concepts and mathematical skills introduced in Science 10. The
description of motion (kinematics) is extended to vector quantities and
circular motion. The study of the causes of motion (dynamics) includes
Newton’s Laws and mechanical energy, work, and power. The
themes of energy and change continue in the introduction to
mechanical waves.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Science 10 and Math 10C.
Physics 30
5 Credits
The theories and laws developed in Physics 20 are used extensively in
the study of momentum and impulse, electric and magnetic forces
and fields, electromagnetic radiation, and atomic physics. Various
technological applications and societal implications are integrated
with the core topics throughout the course. Communication and
problem-solving skills are emphasized in order to prepare students for
post-secondary programs and the Provincial Diploma examination.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Physics 20.
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social studies
Social Studies
Social Studies courses are designed to assist students in acquiring the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be
responsible citizens and contributing members of society. Students learn to use problem-solving, decision-making, and critical and
creative thinking strategies to address issues and problems. The content of the courses focuses on history, geography, economics,
politics and the humanities.
Social Studies 10-1
65%
Social Studies 20-1
65%
Social Studies 30-1
65%
Grade 9
Social Studies
80%
<65%
Social Studies 10-2
45%
50%
80%
Social Studies 20-2
45%
50%
Social Studies 10-1
Social Studies 30-2
5 Credits
Students will explore multiple perspectives on the effects of
globalization on lands, cultures, economies, human rights, and quality
of life. Students will examine the relationships among globalization,
citizenship, and identity to enhance skills needed for citizenship in a
globalizing world. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow
students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in
Canada and throughout the world, including the impact on
Aboriginal and Francophone communities.
Prerequisite: 65% in Grade 9 Social Studies or 75% in Social 10-2; good reading
and writing skills are essential.
Social Studies 10-2
5 Credits
Students will explore historical aspects of globalization as well as the
effects of globalization on lands, cultures, human rights, and quality of
life. Students will explore the relationships among globalization,
citizenship, and identity. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow
students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in
Canada and other locations, including the impact on Aboriginal and
Francophone communities. Students will develop skills to respond to
issues emerging in an increasingly globalized world.
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Prerequisite: Less than 65% in Grade 9 Social Studies.
5 Credits
Students will explore the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and
International contexts. They will study the origins of nationalism and its
influence on regional, international, and global relations. The infusion
of multiple perspectives will allow students to develop understandings
of nationalism and how it contributes to the citizenship and identities
of peoples in Canada. Students will also participate in a Model UN
activity.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Social Studies 10-1 or 75% in Social 20-2;
good reading and writing skills are essential.
Social Studies 30-2
5 Credits
Students will examine the origins, values, and components of
competing ideologies. They will explore multiple perspectives
regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, common
good, and collectivism. An examination of various political and
economic systems will allow students to determine the viability of the
values of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and
responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to
respond to emergent global issues. Students must write a Provincial
Diploma examination.
Prerequisite: 50% in Social Studies 20-2 or 45% in Social Studies 20-1.
Social Studies 20-2
5 Credits
Students will examine historical and contemporary understandings of
nationalism in Canada and the world. They will explore the origins of
nationalism as well as its impacts on individuals and communities in
Canada
and other
locations.
Examples
of
nationalism,
ultranationalism, supranationalism, and internationalism will be
examined from multiple perspectives. Students will develop personal
and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism.
social studies
Social Studies 20-1
Prerequisite: 50% in Social Studies 10-2 or 45% in Social Studies 10-1.
Social Studies 30-1
5 Credits
Students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and
examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical
and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political and economic
systems will allow students to assess the viability of the principles of
liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities
associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to
emergent global issues. Students must write a Provincial Diploma
examination.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Social Studies 20-1; excellent reading and
writing skills are essential.
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career & technology studies
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Career & Technology Studies (CTS)
Bellerose offers an extensive Career and Technology Studies Program in an advanced technological facility. All CTS classrooms
and labs provide access to industry-standard equipment, tools, and software that allow students the opportunity to explore
specific programs, specialized skills, and post-secondary and industry credentials or articulation.
Students taking CTS strands will complete specific individual courses that allow them to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes as
prescribed within the program. All CTS courses within each strand are weighted at a single credit. The successful completion of
each course earns one high school credit towards the Alberta High School Diploma. All successfully completed courses within a
CTS strand are tracked and documented in the student’s mark history. Course fees are assessed in many CTS programs; see
course descriptions for fees at each level.
Architectural Design Studies
Architecture and Computer-Aided Design Drafting are the key
components of this program. Students are provided with the
opportunity to explore architectural design and construction through
sketches, computer generated designs, computer graphics,
presentation marker rendering, computer rendering, animation, and
computer modelling.
Students will produce professional-quality
conceptual and construction drawings of their individual design
solutions and architectural structures.
The Architectural Design Studies course is delivered in a state-of-theart design lab, providing students access to new computer
equipment and new software including AutoCAD 2012, Autodesk
Inventor and Autodesk 3DsMax. This course would be of interest to any
students considering a career in architecture, landscape architecture,
industrial design, or engineering.
At the intermediate and advanced levels students may choose to
register in either 5-credit or 10-credit courses. Students wishing to
complete 10 credits should register in both the C and H levels. Note: 2C
is a prerequisite for 2H, and 3C is a prerequisite for 3H.
Introductory 1C: 5 Credits
Intermediate 2C: 5 Credits Advanced 3C: 5 Credits
Intermediate 2H: 5 Credits Advanced 3H: 5 Credits
Course Fee: $40.00 for each level.
Note: Please be aware that Architectural Design Studies and Interior Design Studies will have overlapping coursework.
Students should register in only one of these pathways.
Cosmetology Studies
The introductory level focuses on personal and professional
grooming, body care, and enhancement practices,
providing students with opportunities to explore and
prepare for cosmetology-related career options.
In the intermediate level, students build upon the
competencies developed at the introductory level and
focus on developing a wide range of skill competencies.
This strand also enables students to explore a wide range of
career-related opportunities. Emphasis is placed on client
services. The prerequisite for the intermediate level is 5
credits at the introductory level.
The focus of this program is the development of productive attitudes and
woodworking skills. Students will develop skills in the safe and accurate use of all
of the woodworking tools. They will also become familiar with wood products
and other materials commonly used in the furniture and construction industries.
A mature, team-oriented and goal-driven attitude is essential for success in this
program. Most of the program is shop-based, with students completing projects
that are designed to build their craftsmanship in a logical sequence.
The five credit introductory course provides a basic knowledge of wood, wood
products and the safe operation of all woodworking tools and equipment. At
all three levels of this program, the required projects ensure that core skills are in
place. Once the required projects are complete, students may build additional
projects of their own choosing for extra credits.
The five credit cabinet and furniture course develops more advanced
techniques using more elaborate projects. Students completing this course will
have a skill set that makes them good candidates for entry-level positions with
cabinet and furniture shops. This skill set is also directly applicable to carpentry
positions.
In the advanced five credit course, students build a variety of furniture and
cabinet pieces, developing a higher level of skill and a more in-depth
knowledge of fine woodworking.
Introductory 1C: 5 Credits Intermediate 2C: 5 Credits
Advanced 3C: 5 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: 5 credits at
the Introductory Level
the Intermediate Level
Course Fee: $40.00
Course Fee: $40.00
Course Fee: $40.00
The advanced level strand requires a high level of skill and
expertise. Content within the courses will help prepare
students for entry into the workplace or an accredited
post-secondary
program.
The
program
provides
approximately 375 hours towards the Provincial Beauticians
Certificate of Proficiency. It is projected that under the new
regulations for apprenticeship, students will be required to
apprentice an additional 1400 hours prior to his/her exam
for certification. This is run as a full-service salon with heavy
emphasis placed on customer service.
Introductory: 5 Credits
Intermediate: 10 Credits Advanced: 15 Credits
Course Fee: $40.00
Course Fee: $80.00
Course Fee: $120.00
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Digital Media & Design
This course sequence concentrates on computer-based interactive
media design and production. Its primary focus is the creation of
graphic design style products using the Adobe Master Suite
Collection. Students will create a comprehensive digital portfolio
including: photographic images, video productions, animations and
web design. Students gain their experience by using professional
programs as an artistic tool to create a large variety of projects.
Further, students will have the opportunity to be the driving force
behind our incredibly popular Bike-A-Thon Video, the Grad Video
and the Yearbook!
The Introductory level introduces students to all facets of graphic
design, while the Intermediate and Advanced levels build on these
skills and help students specialize in certain areas of graphic design.
At the Advanced level, students will have the opportunity to choose
an area of interest and speciality, and make this the focus for the
course. This course will be of interest to students hoping to explore
careers in Art, Design, Graphic Design, Film, Website production,
Photography or any other area of digital design.
The advanced course includes 3 credits of specialization – students
interested in exploring an area of further interest should speak with
their teacher.
Digital Photography Studies
Introductory/Intermediate Level
5 Credits
Our Digital Photography Studies course offers photography lovers of
any ability the opportunity to explore basic and advanced
photographic techniques while exploring other key elements of
successful photography such as:
Digital
Processing,
Exposure,
Composition,
Lighting,
Lenses,
Black and White Techniques and
more.
To further enhance our
students’ experience in this course,
they will be exposed to a
comprehensive history of the
photographic
process
while
exploring the works and techniques
of both historical and present-day
photographers. While there will be
a portion of research involved, the
coursework will predominantly be
made up of hands-on projects and
assignments. There will be at least
one scheduled photography field
trip, as well as an assortment of
guest speakers from the profession
making an appearance throughout
the semester.
This
program
will
have
an
adequate
number
of
DSLR
cameras and various lenses at the
students’
disposal.
However,
personal photographic equipment
is welcome and encouraged.
Prerequisite:
COM
1005:
Visual
Composition
and
COM
1205:
Photography – Introduction (both part
of Digital Media and Design 1C)
Course Fee: $40.00
Introductory Level 1C
5 Credits
Beginners of all ages are welcome in this project-based construction
course.

Begin by learning the tools of the trade as you make a small gift
item and your own bag. Choose to add some “bling” and then
your first unique, ‘made by you’, creation is ready for use!
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Then…let’s go shopping. Field trips to local retailers introduce
students to the consumer side of the fashion industry and provide
them with help making their first project purchases. Lunch out is
always a must on this day!

Next…get tangled in the wonderful world of yarns and other fibre
arts media.

And then enter the design world by designing your first original
upcycled creation.
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Finally…we will work as a class to create a charity gift to share
our talents with others
Focus on Information
Technology (FIT)
FIT is a unique, two-year program designed to seamlessly integrate
practical training in programming, game design and robotics! It offers
students the opportunity to use these skills to produce 2D and 3D intro
games, learn the basics of multiple programming Platforms while
working in a team to create a VEX working Robot that could be
entered into a competition during Semester 2.
Some areas of exploration will be:

Programming in Java, Html, C, C++, Jquery
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Completion of a VEX Robotics build

Creation of 2D Pong Game

Creation of 3D Mario World

Exploration into UnReal Development Kit
This course is available to Grade 11 and 12 students only.
Prerequisite: A willingness to learn and have fun!
Intermediate 2C: 5 Credits
Course Fee: $40.00.
Intermediate Level 2C &
Advanced Level 3C 5 Credits per course
Now that you know the basics you are ready to:

Continue developing your construction expertise by working with
various specialty fabrics and couture techniques.

Discover the designer within. Transform your fashion originals
using flat pattern and draping techniques.

Sew for others…Participate in our Hems ‘R’ Us business venture!

Create home décor or personal accessory items combining your
fashion talents with those learned in interior design studies.

Dare to make your own Grad wear.

Participate in Project Runaway type challenges to prove your
creativity and problem solving skills through this exciting and fastpaced activity.
Fashion Studies
Prerequisite: FAS 1030 Sewing Fundamentals
Course Fee: $40.00 for each level
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Food Studies
Interior Design Studies
Foods courses offer students the
opportunity to develop daily life skills
and
career
or
temporary
employability skills. Individual courses
are comprised of both practical application and theoretical
learning. Introductory courses are designed to introduce the
concepts of food safety and sanitation, nutrition, food
preparation and presentation, emphasizing the relevance of
Canada’s Food Guide to personal wellness. Meals, desserts, and
snacks will be prepared using meat and poultry, milk and egg
products, fruits and vegetables, and grain products.
Residential and commercial space planning, interior design, architecture,
and Computer-Aided Design Drafting are the key components of this
program. Students are provided with the opportunity to explore interior
design through the design process and visually communicating individual
design solutions for a variety of interior spaces.
The intermediate and advanced courses allow students the
opportunity to expand upon introductory course concepts and
to gain expertise and advanced techniques of cake and pastry
baking and decorating, soup and sauce making, yeast bread
baking, meat and fish cookery, food presentation, and
international foods cookery.
Students will examine design principles of layout and composition
incorporating space planning, functional and aesthetic requirements,
products and materials, furnishings, color and light applications,
presentation, detailing, and construction drawings.
The Interior Design Studies course is delivered in a state-of-the-art design
lab providing students access to new computer equipment and new
software including AutoCAD 2012, Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk
3DsMax. This course would be of interest to any students considering a
career in interior design, architecture, or interior decorating.
Prerequisite: Interior Design 1C is a prerequisite for Interior Design 2C, and
Interior Design 2C is a prerequisite for Interior Design 3C.
Food & Business 1C & 2C 3 Credits per course
Offering students both the theoretical knowledge and practical
experience of operating a small food business, the practicum of
the Food and Business Course is the Bellerose Business Venture
(BBV). It is through this small food business that we discuss
business strategy, hone our cooking skills, and most importantly,
host monthly family suppers. Students listen to guest lectures from
the local business community and visit local food establishments.
Prerequisite: Food Studies 1C
Hospitality 1C 2 Credits
Students will learn about the food service
industry from a front-of-house perspective. Students evaluate
food and beverage service establishments, explain basic food
and beverage handling principles, demonstrate satisfactory
food and beverage service skills and adapt service standards to
meet the needs of guests. Students in this program work
alongside Food & Business students to serve as the front of house
staff for the BBV Family Suppers.
Prerequisite: Food Studies 1C is recommended.
Note: Please be aware that Interior Design Studies and
Architectural Design Studies will have overlapping coursework.
Students should register in only one of these pathways.
Students Leading Students – Bulldog Pride!
Mechanics students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge
and skills related to the design and maintenance of motor vehicles and
the impact of the automobile on our environment, our economy and
our social well-being. Whether a student plans to prepare for a workrelated role in the automotive industry or simply wants to be an
informed owner/operator of a vehicle, mechanics is a great
educational opportunity.
The introductory level focuses on explaining how the major parts of the
automobile fundamentally work. It provides students with generous
hands-on activity designed to enable students to explore activities such
as basic car maintenance, oil changes, small engine repair, electrical
repair and testing, automotive hand tool and equipment operation and
much more.
The Student Life/Leadership program at Bellerose is designed for
students who are interested in making an extra-curricular
difference during their time in high school. Signing up for this fun
program is an exceptional opportunity for Grade 10 students to
join Grade 11 and 12 mentors in the development of interpersonal,
management, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Plus, you can
commit to the level of involvement that works best for you.
As part of the team that coordinates student life, you are invited to
create and participate in a variety of fantastic school activities,
clubs and events throughout the year; motivating and inspiring
your fellow Bulldogs. An added bonus is that the commitment to
service and leadership will also enhance your opportunities for
scholarships! Please see the chart on page 4 for more information.
Introductory: 1-5 Credits
Intermediate: 1-5 Credits
Advanced: 1-5 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Digital Communication in Leadership
This module of Student Life/Leadership is designed to teach
Leadership students how to effectively create, display and
showcase digital school materials in a variety of multimedia forms.
Throughout the module, students will explore the area of digital
communication.
At the intermediate level, students investigate and repair a wide variety
of drivetrain components such as transmissions, differentials, clutches
and drive shafts. Students also explore the operation and repair of
brake systems, steering systems and suspension systems. As a bonus,
students learn
how to operate
Mig
welders,
plasma cutters
and
cutting
torches safely.
At the senior
level, students
learn about the
operation and
function of car
engines
and
how to overhaul
them. Students
also investigate
how various other engine related systems work, including: fuel, ignition,
lubrication, cooling, air conditioning, and more.
Introductory 1C: 5 Credits Intermediate 2C: 10 Credits Advanced 3C: 10 Credits
Prerequisite: None
the Introductory Level
the Intermediate Level
Course Fee: $40.00
Course Fee: $80.00
Course Fee: $80.00
Student Life/Leadership Mechanics
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Medical Studies
Outdoor Education
Nurse, paramedic, doctor, respiratory technician, forensics, health
care aide, LPN, laboratory technician…if you are interested in a
career in the area of health care, these are the courses for you! These
courses offer you the opportunity to gain specialized skills and
knowledge that will provide an excellent head start for your future in
the medical world. Certification in standard First Aid/CPR/AED will be
available for students at a reduced rate.
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Minimum
5 credits at the
Introductory Level
10 credits at the
Intermediate Level
Course Fee: $40.00 for each course
Please be aware that Personal Fitness, Sports Academies
and Institutes, Sports Medicine and Medical Studies will
have overlapping course work. Students should register
in only one of these pathways.
Designed to give students hands-on instruction in wilderness
education, this course will combine Forestry and Wilderness strands to
provide students with a global outdoor experience! Along with
exploring native wildlife populations and understanding conservation,
students complete Standard First Aid and take part in a broad
selection of outdoor education experiences. They will learn survival
skills such as avalanche awareness and rescue, canoeing,
snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Students will use skills learned in
class to plan, prepare and conduct multiple outdoor backcountry tips.
Further, students will be introduced to map reading, orienteering, geocaching, fire-starting and some wilderness first aid techniques.
Intermediate: 5 Credits
Advanced: 5 Credits
Prerequisite: None
of 5 credits at the
Introductory Level
of 5 credits at the
Intermediate Level
Course Fee: $40.00 for each course
This course is offered to students who are interested in the many aspects of
Sports Medicine and Recreational Leadership. Students considering careers
in sports medicine, athletic therapies, fitness training, sport nutrition,
physiotherapy, coaching, and physical education should take this course.
Through completion of the three levels of this program, students may
receive certification in:

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


Fitness Instruction Leadership
National Coaching Certification Program
First Aid and CPR
Athletic Training
Kinesiology
Prevention and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
Intermediate: 5 Credits
Advanced: 5 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Minimum of
5 credits at the
Introductory Level
Prerequisite: Minimum of
5 credits at the
Intermediate Level
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Fee: $70.00
Course Fee: $80.00
Registered Apprenticeship
Program (RAP)
Up to 40 Credits for 1000 Hours of Work
RAP is a modified apprenticeship program that permits a high school
student to register as an apprentice while attending high school. The RAP
Program offers an enriched high school education and provides an
opportunity to learn the skills industry needs. A RAP student is able to
complete a high school diploma while starting a trade specific career. This
is an opportunity to “earn as you learn valuable skills in one of many trades.”
The student can earn 40 credits for 1000 hours of work while being paid. This
opportunity is open to all grade levels, though Grades 11 and 12 are
recommended. As this is a time-intensive course, early planning is of great
benefit. It is advised that all students with an interest in the trades complete
the required career investigation paperwork upon entry into high school to
better prepare for their journey. This can be done virtually independently
with consultation from the RAP Coordinator. Further information is available
in Student Services, from the RAP Coordinator, or from a Bellerose School
Administrator.
Work Experience 25, 35
Up to 30 Credits, (15 Credits toward your Diploma)
The Work Experience Program consists of placing students in
work stations within the community. The purpose of this activity is
to familiarize students with the world of work, to give them the
opportunity to explore careers, and to possibly open up
opportunities for either apprenticeship programs or permanent
placement. Supervision and evaluation are done by both the
Work Experience Coordinator and the Work Station Supervisor.
Students may enter this program pre-employed (with a current
job) or consult with the Work Experience Coordinator to obtain
employment. This course offers an excellent opportunity to
experience what a career would be like without waiting to
obtain required prerequisites outside of school. Since this course
is a cooperative effort between the school and community,
there is an expectation for students to maintain a good work
ethic and mature level of responsibility.
Prerequisite: HCS 3000 must be completed before credits are issued. May
be taken for either Work Experience/RAP; it is strongly advised to be
taken prior to enrolment.
The following conditions apply for all off-campus education:
It is recommended that all students complete HCS 3000 online
for credit upon entry into Grade 10. Online registration via an
Administrator, Counsellor, or the Off-Campus Coordinator is
required.
Students can use credits from Work Experience 35 to satisfy some
graduation requirements. The minimum expectation is 75 hours (3
credits) worked per term to a maximum of 750 hours (30 credits)
throughout high school. (25 Hours is required per credit.) The
choice of the Work Experience activity is the responsibility of the
student, with parental approval. The Work Experience
Coordinator is responsible for overseeing proper placement of
students. This course relies heavily on independent student work.
Students choosing to enrol in this course should be prepared to
conduct themselves in a responsible manner and be prepared
to secure employment and put in hours to earn credits. In some
cases, students may be required to have certain academic
subjects before placement into work sites, which recommend
completion of specific courses, (i.e. to work in a
Veterinary/Health Internship, students should have a background
in high school science courses).
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Recreational Leadership
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ib program
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Grade 10i Preparatory Program
Students can choose to enter the Grade 10i Program as a Full Program Candidate, as a Humanities Candidate, or as
a Math/Science Candidate. Students who elect to return to regular courses in Grade 11 or 12 do so with an excellent
foundation in their academic work. Please note that 10i designation refers to courses that prepare students to enter
the IB courses at the Grade 11 and 12 levels.
A Full Program Candidate will be enrolled in the following
courses: Humanities 10i, Science 10i, Math 10i and Math
20IB, and either French 10i or Spanish 10i. Students may
also choose Music 10i. Grade 10 students will also
include Physical Education and some option time in their
schedule. Grade 10 students in the Full Program may
choose to remain as a Full Diploma Candidate in Grade
11 and 12. They may also elect to change into a Partial
Program as a Certificate Candidate at either Grade 11
or 12 or return to regular program courses.
A Humanities Candidate will be enrolled in Humanities
10i in combination with the regular Alberta program
Math 10, Science 10, Physical Education 10 and other
chosen options.
A second language should be
considered as either an IB or regular program subject to
ensure students will have prerequisites when they
consider university entrance.
BELLEROSE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Grade 10i Program
Grade 11
Humanities 10i
English 10-1 & Social Studies10-1
Team Mentoring Project
Physical Education 10 & CALM 20
English 20 IB &
World Literature 35 IB
History 20 IB
Grade 12
English 30 IB
History 30 IB &
World History 30 IB
Theory of Knowledge & Extended Essay
Math 10i and Math 20IB
Math 30 IB
Math 31 IB
Science 10i
Chemistry 20 IB & 35 IB
Biology 20 IB & 35 IB
Chemistry 30 IB
Biology 30 IB
Physics 20 & 30 or CTS or Fine Arts or other courses selected on individual preference
French 10i
French 10-9Y
Spanish 10i
Spanish 10
French 20 IB
French 20-9Y
Spanish 20 IB
Spanish 20
French 30 IB
French 30-9Y
Spanish 30 IB
Spanish 30
Music 10i
Music 20 IB
Music 30 IB
A Math/Science Candidate will be enrolled in Math 10i and Math 20IB and Science 10i. These courses will be taken in combination
with regular English 10, Social Studies 10, Physical Education 10 and other chosen options. A second language may be taken as
an IB or regular program subject. Often Math/Science Candidates will select Physics 20 in Semester 2 of Grade 10.
Students and parents interested in the Grade 10i Program for the 2014-2015 school
year will register for Small Group Information and Planning Sessions, held in March
after the BCHS and IB Open House Night.
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Additional information and registration for Small Group Sessions is available during
Open House on March 5, or by contacting the IB Coordinator, Assistant Principal
Ms. Jyoti Mangat, at 780.460.8490 ext. 125 or [email protected].
For more detailed information, please see the BCHS Grade 10i Handbook.
Humanities 10i
5 Credits for English, 5 Credits for
Social Studies & 2 Credits for CTS Mentorship
This course includes the components and content for both Alberta
English 10-1 and Social Studies 10-1. The content basis follows the
Alberta curriculum and the assessment criterion is based on the
Alberta standard of evaluation. The unsemestered organization of
Humanities 10i allows time for students to develop skills and
knowledge over the entire year and provides the opportunity to
enhance many of the curricular areas of both English 10-1 and
Social Studies 10-1. Course work is designed to prepare students to
study English and History at the Higher Level in the IB Program in
Grades 11 and 12. Work in both subject areas will encourage
critical thinking and an understanding of the events and people
who have shaped modern Canada.
Our Team Mentoring Project, a partnership with the Big Brothers Big
Sisters High School Mentoring Program, is a component in the
Humanities 10i course. Many of the activities required for the
Mentoring Project have a direct relationship to the English
curriculum and the interaction with students of other nationalities
and cultures enhances the global perspective examined in History.
Prerequisite: Honours in Grade 9 English and Social.
Science 10i
5 Credits
This course is intended to provide an introduction to the study of
biology, chemistry and physics and covers all of the material from
the regular Science 10 course. The major concepts, however, are
done in more depth, as a preparation for the Biology IB and
Chemistry IB programs at the 20 and 30 levels. Also, there is a much
greater emphasis on laboratory skills and scientific communication
than in the regular Science 10 program.
Prerequisite: Honours in Grade 9 Science.
Music 10i
5 Credits
As part of the IB Program, Bellerose offers Music courses in the
Group 6 category of the Arts. Both within and outside of the regular
timetable, students will have the opportunity to select Instrumental
or Choral Music. Course requirements are an interest or curiosity in
the subject, the desire to learn, open-mindedness, the desire to go
deeper into critical questions and inquiry into ideas and methods,
and an independent spirit.
Prerequisite: 75% in Grade 9 Music or teacher recommendation.
French 10i
5 Credits for French 10-9Y
This course is designed for Pre-IB students who have successfully completed
junior high French. The course reviews the basics and builds a solid
foundation of the four language skills through topics of activities, vacations,
and fine arts.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 French in a 6-year program.
Spanish 10i
5 Credits
Spanish 10i is designed for students with no previous experience in Spanish.
The primary focus is on learning to speak with a standard Latin American
accent. Strong emphasis is placed on the acquisition of vocabulary and
the mastery of verbs to facilitate speaking and reading comprehension.
Students will access, on a weekly basis, a computer-assisted language lab
and a variety of software.
ib program
Grade 10i Course Descriptions
Prerequisite: None.
Mathematics 10i
5 Credits
Mathematics 10i is a semestered course and is identical to Math 10C. Both
courses follow the same Alberta curriculum, access the same resources,
and write a common final exam. Math 10C includes topics on SI and
Imperial units of measure and conversions, surface area and volume of 3D
objects, trigonometric ratios and right triangles, polynomial expressions and
factoring, irrational numbers, slope, lines and line segments, linear relations,
domain, range, functions, and systems of linear equations. Student
groupings in Math 10i will generally maintain a higher level of thinking and
application in relation to the study of math and will begin to investigate
some limited vocabulary and minor extensions in coordinate geometry and
irrational numbers that will be part of IB Math in Grades 11 and 12.
Prerequisite: Honours in Grade 9 Math.
Mathematics 20i
5 Credits
This semestered course, taken Semester 2 of Grade 10, includes topics on
absolute value, radical and rational functions and equations, composite
functions, transformation of functions, trigonometry of angles in standard
position, sine and cosine law, polynomial factoring, functions and
equations, systems of equations, quadratic inequalities, reciprocal
functions, and arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. Higher
level algebraic determination and higher level thinking will be expected of
Math 20i students. Students will also need to complete a unit on
introductory statistics and probability.
Prerequisite: Math 10i and a recommendation from the IB Department.
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Grade 11 & 12 IB Program Course Descriptions
History 20 IB
5 Credits
History is more than the study of the past! It is a discipline
that gives people an understanding of themselves and
others in relation to the world, both present and past. In this
course, students will study the concept of Nationalism by
focusing on Revolutionary Nationalism (France 1790-1815
and Russia 1917-1924), The End of the Old Order (Europe
1870-1919), and Ultranationalism: The Rise and Fall of
Totalitarianism.
IB History allows for the in-depth study of the history of
Europe. Students will develop research skills as well as the
ability to analyze and critically reflect on historical
evidence.
Recommended Prerequisite: Humanities 10i and recommendation of IB
Department.
World History 30 IB
5 Credits
Students embark on a voyage of discovery, exploring and interacting with a
variety of works. They will be encouraged to focus their effort on their responses
to the literature, and not to rely on secondary sources. Film will also be studied
“as a means to explore the way film represents or transforms a specific literary
work into a different kind of text” (IBO).
Students are required to enrol in both English 20IB and World Literature 35IB in Grade 11.
World Literature 35 IB
3 Credits
Texts for this course were originally written in a language other than English; they
are works in translation. Students will explore and study these texts through
discussion groups and reflective writing assignments. At the end of the course,
students will write one paper that will be externally moderated through IBO and
that will compromise 20% of their final IB grade in World Literature 35.
Recommended Prerequisite: Humanities10i and recommendation of IB Department.
3 Credits
The focus of this course is the in-depth exploration of one
Twentieth Century topic of the student’s choice. Students
will focus on writing and analytical skills. They will also gain
expertise in the critical evaluation of information and the
synthesis of ideas and theories. Students will gain an
understanding of the relationship of world history to the
issues of the Twenty-First Century.
English 30 IB
5 Credits
Students continue the study of English and World Literature. In addition, there is
intensive study of a Shakespearean play, a selection of poetry, and the novel in
society. IB English encompasses internal and external assessment in both written
and oral formats, the IB Examinations, and the Alberta English 30 Diploma Exam.
Recommended Prerequisite: English 20 IB and recommendation of IB Department.
Recommended Prerequisite: History 20 IB and recommendation of the IB
Department.
French 20 IB
History 30 IB
This course continues to build on the language base of French 10i. Higher level
skills will be acquired of the four language skills, with the themes of IB integrated
with the Alberta curriculum. There will be an emphasis on the Francophone
world and cultures.
5 Credits
This final course in the higher level History sequence will
provide students with the opportunity to explore in an indepth manner the following: Peacekeeping and
Peacemaking in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries,
The Rise of Single Party States, and The Cold War 1945-1989.
Students in History 30 IB will write the Social Studies Diploma
exam in June.
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English 20 IB
Students are required to enrol in both World History 30IB and History
30IB in Grade 12.
5 Credits
Recommended Prerequisite: French 10i and recommendation of the IB Department.
French 30 IB
5 Credits
This course focuses on the refinement of all language skills using authentic
documents taken from newspapers, magazines, novels, media, and French
literature. There will be extensive preparation for the oral and written
components of the IB exam. There is no Provincial Diploma Exam.
Recommended Prerequisite: French 20 IB and recommendation of the IB Department.
5 Credits
Students of Spanish 20 IB focus on improving their listening, speaking, and
writing abilities at an increasingly advanced level. More complex grammar
and verb structures are learned while studying the cultures of Spain and Latin
America through authentic reading materials and multimedia resources.
Recommended Prerequisite:
Department.
Spanish 30 IB
60% in Spanish 10i and recommendation of the IB
5 Credits
This course will offer a more in-depth look into the rich diversity of Spanish
cultures by studying aspects of the arts, music, technology, and
entertainment. Hobbies, sports and the environment will also be explored.
Students will improve their speaking ability so that they can carry on
conversations with native speakers independently when travelling within the
Spanish-speaking world. Authentic Spanish reading materials will be utilized.
Successful completion of 30-level Spanish meets the admission requirements
established by most universities.
Recommended Prerequisite: 60% in Spanish 20 IB and recommendation of the IB
Department.
Music 20 IB
5 Credits
This course is offered in combination with Instrumental or Choral Music 20. It is
designed to deepen your appreciation for music through the study of a wide
range of styles and genres. You will develop perceptual skills through musical
experiences in which you learn to recognize, analyze, discriminate and
hypothesize in relation to music. By the end of the course, you will be able to
listen to works and confidently discuss melody, harmony, rhythm and tone
colour. This course incorporates the IB requirements for instrumental or choral
group performance.
Recommended Prerequisite: Music10i and recommendation of the IB Department.
Music 30 IB
Mathematics 30 IB
5 Credits
This unsemestered course, taken in Grade 11, includes topics
on exponential and logarithmic functions and equations,
trigonometric
functions,
equations
and
identities,
transformations of functions, polynomial, radical, and rational
functions, and permutations, combinations and the binomial
theorem.
As well, a unit on probability and statistical
distributions will be included. Higher level algebraic
determination and higher level thinking will be expected of
Math 30 IB students. A Mathematics Research Project will be
started (it will be completed in Mathematics 31 IB).
Students must write a Provincial Diploma Exam worth 50% of
their grade to complete this course. The format of this exam is
multiple choice/numerical response type questions.
Recommended Prerequisite: Math 20 IB and recommendation from
the IB Department.
Mathematics 31 IB
ib program
Spanish 20 IB
5 Credits
This unsemestered course is primarily made up of the
theoretical and practical aspects of both differential and
integral calculus.
limits, derivative rules, applications of
derivatives and techniques of integration will be studied. As
well, a unit on vectors will be studied and then comprehensive
review for the IB Math examination which is written in May of
the Grade 12 year. Also, a Mathematics Research Project will
be completed.
There is no Provincial Diploma Exam required for Mathematics
31IB.
Recommended Prerequisite: Math 30IB and recommendation from the IB
Department
5 Credits
This course is offered in combination with Instrumental or Choral Music 30.
Students must choose between Group and Solo Performance. Group
Performance marks will be determined from the assessment of two or more
public performances of the ensemble. Solo Performance candidates must
be enrolled in private lessons and their performance mark will be based on
their performance in a solo recital. Students will complete a Musical
Investigation paper. They will also study: the history of Western Music (Middle
Ages to present), the music of Indigenous Peoples, the elements of music,
and the prescribed musical works as designated by IBO.
Recommended Prerequisite: Music 20 IB and recommendation of the IB Department.
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Biology 20 IB
5 Credits
This course covers the key science themes of Biology 20 and the IB
Biology programs, including systems, equilibrium, energy and
matter. These are continuously related and interconnected with
the study of the biosphere, ecosystems, photosynthesis, cellular
respiration and human systems. Laboratory skills will be
emphasised leading students to the design of their own labs when
presented with a biological problem. A portfolio of labs will be
generated to continue on to the end of Biology 30IB.
Recommended Prerequisite: Science10i and recommendation of the IB
Department.
Biology 35 IB
3 Credits
This course accompanies Biology 20IB and continues to build
upon concepts introduced in that course as well as other IB
extensions. The course will conclude with an extended look at
neurobiology and behaviour.
Students are required to enrol in both Biology 20IB and Biology 35IB in Grade 11.
Biology 30 IB
5 Credits
This final course in the higher level Biology sequence will
emphasize molecular genetics, reproduction, DNA, and muscles
and movement. As well, a Group IV project will be completed by
each student. The Biology IB Exams are written in May and the
Biology 30 Provincial Diploma Exam is written in June.
Recommended Prerequisite: Biology 20 IB + Biology 35 IB and
recommendation of the IB Department
Chemistry 20 IB
5 Credits
Chemistry 20IB covers the topics in the regular Chemistry 20 course as well
as additional materials specified by the IB program. These topics include
matter and chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, stoichiometry and an
introduction to equilibrium and acids and bases. An extensive portfolio of
labs will be generated to continue on to the end of Chemistry 30IB.
Recommended Prerequisite: Science 10i and recommendation of the IB Department.
Chemistry 35 IB
3 Credits
This course accompanies Chemistry 20IB. Its curriculum will include an
extended look at acids and bases, environmental chemistry and human
biochemistry. The course will continue to build on laboratory skills and
additional labs will be added to the lab portfolio.
Students are required to enrol in both Chemistry 20IB and Chemistry 35IB in Grade 11.
Chemistry 30 IB
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5 Credits
Chemistry 30 IB is the final course of the chemistry sequence. Detailed
study of both the Alberta Curriculum and IB curriculum will be completed
with topics such as electrochemistry, organic chemistry and human
biochemistry being the focus. More extensive laboratory work and
applications are integrated throughout the course. Lab portfolios started
at the beginning of the program will be completed. A Group IV project is
also required by all students. The Chemistry IB Exams are written in May
and the Chemistry 30 Provincial Diploma Exam is written in June.
Recommended Prerequisite: Chemistry 20 IB + Chemistry 35 IB and recommendation
of the IB Department.
Attendance
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students and has a direct relationship to success. The school will support the
efforts of parents and students in establishing positive attendance habits. An automated phone system contacts the home
between 6.00pm and 9.00pm daily when a student has missed a class. If you are not aware of the absence, you are encouraged
to speak to your son/daughter and contact the school (with your student's 8-digit ID number) if you would like follow-up action.
Parents/guardians are requested to notify the school (780.460.8490) to report all absences. Homework requests must be made by
9.30am for pick up at the end of the school day. Messages can be left at any time (24/7), either with Reception or by voicemail.
Cafeteria & ATM
Bellerose has a large, open area cafeteria located on the main floor, adjacent to the main foyer. Hot meals and snacks are
available at Flex Block. Students are expected to use this privilege with respect and show pride in their school environment. There
is an ATM available in the front foyer.
Communication
Check out the BCHS website, bchs.spschools.org, where you can find lots of great information, including a complete calendar of
events for the school year. Newsletters, exam schedules, bell schedules, and much, much more are posted on our website. The
Bellerose Bulletin newsletter is distributed regularly, and new for this year, you can get your copy sent electronically! (Sign up
through the link on our webpage.) These bulletins cover school information and activities and highlight the next month's calendar.
You can also follow us on Twitter @BCHSBulletin and “Like” us on Facebook at “Bellerose Composite High School”.
Computer Technology
general information
General Information
Our computing foundation consists of Intel or compatible hardware running Microsoft Windows operating systems, and Microsoft
Office products are installed on all computers. Additional special software as appropriate to the curriculum is installed on selected
machines (as students have access to these applications, many teachers expect these tools to be utilized in assignments).
Windows servers are located in the school to provide personal data storage accessible from any of the approximately
250 computers available to students on our network. Ancillary equipment such as scanners, digital cameras and printers is
available to students for use in school assignments. Many classrooms are now equipped with SmartBoards attached to computers,
allowing increasing use of visual teaching aids. This wide range of hardware and software products will be utilized by students as
integral components of many courses. The equipment and software in the school varies widely in voltage, power and capacity.
Access to school and District computer facilities is a privilege. The facilities are to be used for curriculum-related purposes only.
We monitor the network, individual computers and individual students for inappropriate use. Privileges will be suspended if the
Acceptable Use guide is broken. Access to computer equipment is managed by user names and passwords assigned to
individual students by the school. Bellerose provides each student with a Gmail Account for their use. For reasons of security,
students are currently permitted to connect their own computers or other network devices to the school wireless network for
Internet access only. Students are not allowed to connect their own devices to the wired network.
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general information
Course Changes & Withdrawals
Course changes are expected to be made prior to the first day of classes for each semester. Students are expected to
demonstrate a commitment to the program of studies they have chosen by completing the courses they register in. A student
who is considering withdrawing from a course MUST see a Counsellor or Administrator to discuss the choice and then complete all
steps set out for a formal withdrawal from a course.
HomeLogic
Parent involvement in a student’s education is critical to their advancement. Through web-based HomeLogic, Bellerose can
provide you with secure, real-time information about your student’s progress in school, including: attendance, assignments, marks,
school fees, timetables, and transcripts. To sign up for HomeLogic, click the ‘new user’ link and follow the steps. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]. All students are issued their usernames and passwords at
Registration.
Library
The school library is located on the second floor, with a large selection of reference material and literature available, including
access to the Internet for research. Notebook computers (laptops) are available to checkout for use anywhere in the library. The
Library offers computers to students for use in completing assignments out of class time.
Study Periods
Students are expected to be in scheduled classes. However, due to individual student needs and the structure of the school
timetable, some schedules are issued with study periods. Students who are not in scheduled classes are expected to be in the
library or cafeteria working on class-related activities or be off-campus until their next scheduled class. Students are expected to
respect the learning environment of other students.
School Resource Officer (SRO)
The School Resource Officer Program, originated in 2001, is a collaborative project involving the St. Albert
RCMP Detachment, City of St. Albert, and the St. Albert Public School District. This initiative falls within the
School Districts’ mandate and philosophy for Safe and Caring Schools. The presence of the SRO within the
school allows students, staff, and parents to interact with an RCMP Officer in a manner that is consistent with
fostering positive community relations. The SRO is available to all stakeholders on both an individual basis
and within group situations.
The School Resource Officer can be contacted during the day through the Main Reception desk at Bellerose at 780.460.8490
or, if necessary, after hours by calling the RCMP Detachment at 780.458.4300.
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Phone: 780.460.8490
Administrators
Principal ............................................................................................................................................ Larry Dick
Assistant Principal ................................................................................................................... Max Chorney
Assistant Principal ............................................................................................................Graham Jackson
Assistant Principal .................................................................................................................... Jyoti Mangat
Department Heads
Career & Technology Studies (CTS) ...................................................................................... Brian Noble
English & Second Languages ...................................................................................... Jenny Bossio-Arlia
Mathematics .................................................................................................................................. Bill Willette
Physical Education & Athletics..............................................................................................Sue Leighton
Sciences ..............................................................................................................................................Don Bliss
Social Studies & Fine Arts ..................................................................................................... Yvonne Jones
staff contacts
Staff Contacts
Student Services
Counsellor/Registered Psychologist and Summer School Coordinator ............. Krysta Wosnack
Counsellor/Registered Psychologist ................................................................................. Chad Bodnar
Support Staff
Office Manager ........................................................................................................................... Kathy Allen
Accounts Receivable and IB Program................................................................Debbie Pietrzykowski
Communications............................................................................................................. Angela Glewinski
Library Technician ................................................................................................................Linda Schwam
Library Assistant..........................................................................................................................Sandi Tough
Marks and Government Reporting ............................................................................. Jeannette Poirier
Printing Services .......................................................................................................................... Dee Bubley
Reception and Switchboard ........................................................................................ Nancy Hologroski
Reception and Attendance ..................................................................................................Donna Saive
SchoolLogic and Administration Support ................................................................................Sue Thom
Student Services .............................................................................................................Renee McDonald
Technical Analyst .......................................................................................................... Holly Fenton-Klima
Technical Analyst ............................................................................................................................. Bret Prins
RAP & Work Experience Coordinator.................................................................................................. Bill Turnham
School Resource Officer ...............................................................................................Constable M.J. Burroughs
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