coursebook 2013-2014 - Campbell River School District
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coursebook 2013-2014 - Campbell River School District
Carihi Secondary School Course Guide 2013-2014 Parent Meetings February 20 for parents of Grade 9 students - 6-7pm in the Multipurpose Room February 27 for parents of Grade 10-12 students - 6-8pm in the Multipurpose Room Carihi Secondary School is committed to providing a safe, respectful and challenging learning environment in which diversity is celebrated and individuals are encouraged to maximize their potential and become positive contributors to the social, cultural and economic fabric of society. Welcome to Carihi Secondary School! As a new or returning student to Carihi, you have many opportunities ahead of you on your path to graduation. We are very proud of our school and the choices that are available to students. There is an opportunity for every student at Carihi to excel in an area that they are passionate about or interested in. We have a committed staff that provides a wide array of academic and extra-curricular programs and as such, I encourage you to explore all of the different and unique programs Carihi has to offer. My year so far at Carihi has taught me that there are so many opportunities available to students here at the school. My years in education have taught me that the more you involve yourself in school, the more you are going to get from the experience. The process you are currently engaged in – course selection – is very important. Please take the time to carefully read the course booklet, gather information, and select courses that are appropriate to your interests and abilities. Staff such as counsellors and administrators are available to assist you through this process. Please ask questions and make informed choices. Carihi is a fantastic school filled with wonderful students and staff. We look forward to working with you in the 2013-14 school year and helping you achieve your academic goals as you prepare for the next phase of your life. Have an enjoyable and memorable year! Mr. Sean Toal Principal 2 Carihi is the place where students can discover what they are passionate about and pursue those passions to the max! It is very important that you obtain as much information as possible in selecting your courses. Please take advantage of this Registration Guide, and make use of the counsellors in our school. Program planning is critical to ensure you have the courses needed for high school graduation and to qualify for admission to post-secondary programs. My hope is that each of you will have a positive, productive, and academically successful year that will lead you closer to fulfilling your future personal and professional goals. Have a great year! Laird Ruehlen Vice-Principal Table of Contents District Programs4 Performing Arts17 Carihi School Services and Programs 5 Drama 917 Province of B. C. Graduation Program 6 Improv 917 Course Descriptions Acting 10/11/1217 Art7 Musical Theatre 9/10/11/1217 Art Foundations 9/10/11/127 Guitar 917 Advanced Art 11/127 Guitar 10/11/1217 Studio Art Drawing and Painting11/12 7 Band 9 17 Art Careers 127 Concert Band 10/11/12 17/18 Sculpture 10/11 7 Jazz Band 10/11/1218 Sculpture 12 7 Music Composition and Technology 11/12 18 Yearbook 10/11/12 7 Video Productions 9/10/11/12 18 Business8 Physical Education18 Accounting 118 Physical Education 9/1018 Business Computers Applications 11 8 Baseball PE 9/10/11/12 18 *ABT Applied Business Technology 8 Basketball PE 9/10/11/1218 *NIC Dual Credit Courses 8 Conditioning PE 9/10/11/12 18 Voyager Program8 Conditioning PE Girls 11/12 18 Tyee Program8 Physical Education 11/12 19 Careers/Work Experience9 Boys Soccer PE 9/10/11/12 19 ACE-IT9 Girls Soccer PE 10/11/12 19 Coop Education9 Rugby PE 9/10/11/12 19 Planning 109 Wrestling PE 9/10/11/12 19 Graduation Transition Plan 12 9 Hockey Academy 19 Child Care Assistant10 Sciences19 Secondary School Apprenticeship11 Science 9/10 & Sciences 9/10 (French) 19/20 Work Experience 12A & 12B 11 Astronomy 919 English11 Biology 11/1220/21 English 9/10/11/1211 AP CH11 & Chemistry 11/12 20/21 Communications 11/1211 AP CH 12 (Advanced Placement CH 12) 20/21 English 12 First Peoples 11 Earth Science 1120 English Literature 1211 Physics 11/1220/21 Writing 9-1212 Science and Tech. 1120/21 Home Economics/Food Services 12 Nautical Sciences 22 Food Service Cook Training12 Social Studies21/23 Food Studies 9/10/11/1212 Social Studies 9/10/1123 Textiles Studies 9/10/11/1212 Sciences Humaines 9/10/1123 Human Services13 B.C. First Nations Studies 12 23 First Nations Leadership 9/10/11/12 13 Geography 1223 Leadership 11/12 13 Comparative Civilization 12 23 Leadership 9/10 13 Military History 11/1223 Peer Support 9/10/11/12 13 History 1223 Psychology 11/1213 Law 1223 Family Studies 1213 Technical Education24 Information Technology14 Drafting and Design 10/11/12 24 Digital Media 914 Technology - Mechanics24 Computer Animation 10/11/12 14 Robotics 924 Information and Technology 10/11/12 14 Engineering 924 DRIVE 14 Metalwork 9/1024 Languages14 Woodwork 9/1024 Français langue 9/10/11/1214/15 Automotive Tech 11/1224 French 9/10/11/1214/15 Carpentry and Joinery 11/12 25 Kwa Kwala 9/10/Beginners 11 15 Metal Work 11/1225 Kwa Kwala 11/1215 Robotics 11/1225 Beginners Spanish 15 Ace-it Residential Construction 25 Spanish 11/12 15 Extra-Curricular Activities26 Mathematics16 Courses from eBlend27 Math 9/Mathematiques 916 What are you going to do when you finish sec. school? 28 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10/11 16 Continued... Foundations and Pre Calculus Math 10 16 3 Scholarship and Bursary Information Math Pathways Grade 9 Program My Credits for Graduation 29 30 31 32 Robron Centre eBlend This home-schooled program offers a number of core courses to grade 10-12 students who for various reasons cannot do the courses at school. These correspondence courses are supported by teachers at Robron Centre. See page 27 for more eBlend courses. Alternate Programs There are a number of alternate programs at the Robron Centre available to students. Students currently enrolled will a require a referral from their present school. Students no longer in school should make an appointment at Robron. Continuing Education This adult program is offered to students 18 years old or older who need to upgrade a course mark or are looking to complete their high school diploma. The courses are self-directed with the support of teachers at Robron Centre. District Programs Special Education Other services available through this district office include those of school psychologists, physiotherapist, speech therapists, and visual and hearing impaired specialists. All can be reached at 286-4400. Youth Worker The Youth Worker supports and advocates for students needing assistance with managing everyday situations that impact their ability to function and grow in positive ways. Students receive guidance with social, emotional and academic challenges through a collaborative approach towards achieving their personal success in school and the community. French Immersion Carihi offers the continuation of the French Immersion Programme begun at the elementary and middle school levels. Students enroll in the following courses: - Gr. 9 Français langue 9, Sciences Humaines 9, Sciences 9, and Mathematiques 9 - Gr. 10 Français langue 10, plus 2 of the following 3 courses: Sciences Humaines 10, Planning 10 (French) or Sciences 10 (depending upon student requests not all three courses may be offered) - Gr. 11 Français langue 11, and Sciences Humaines 11 - Gr. 12 Français langue 12 Please see the course listings for detailed information. Successful completion of these courses earns the student a bilingual high school diploma which gives him/her the right to attend a French University. Courses that are failed must be repeated before a student may enroll in the next level course. Science at Carihi! 4 Students who wish to leave the French Immersion programme and who seek FSL credit should see a counsellor for options prior to the beginning of the semester. Counselling Carihi School Services and Programs Counselling services are available for every student in the school through the counsellors. These services include assistance with course planning, post-secondary planning, career exploration, and personal counselling. The counselling team at Carihi is committed to providing resources and support for students as they make the major transition from adolescence to adulthood. Students may book appointments through Kelly Goodwin, the Student Services secretary. Parents and guardians are urged to contact the counsellors at any time with concerns regarding the progress of their son or daughter. Career Development Carihi’s Career Facilitator is available in the Career Centre to help guide students in the exploration and selection of a career. In addition to providing individual consultations and classroom presentations, he coordinates Work Experience, Career Preparation, and the Cooperative Education Program. Kelly Goodwin, the secretary in the Student Services area, can assist you in making an appointment to discuss your career future with your Career Facilitator. You may wish to check the course descriptions in this booklet to determine which subject areas currently offer Career Preparation options. First Nation Youth Workers Students of native ancestry are urged to access the services of our First Nations youth workers for help with academic and personal concerns. Leave a message at the main office of Carihi (286-6282) or drop in to room E124. LA/SDC The Learning Assistance/Skills Development Centre offers both the Learning Strategies Course and the ACCESS course. In our Learning Strategies Course, you will spend the first half of the class engaged in lessons designed to help you learn strategies to enhance your school success. Areas explored include note taking, study skills, test taking strategies, time management and goal setting. The second half of the class provides you with support in your current classes. Our ACCESS course is a life skills program designed to give you reading, writing and math skills that will help you learn skills you will be able to use in the workplace. Some examples of the skills explored include reading schedules, reading labels, filling out applications, calculating time worked and wages. Entry into the program is based on consultation with cousellors, administration, teachers, and parents. Successful completion of either of these two programs will earn you four credits towards graduation. Library The library is well-equipped with current print and electronic resources to assist students with research and recreational reading. It also houses a computer lab with 60 computers and a printer. The library catalogue and databases can be accessed at library.sd.72.bc.ca. Skills For Life (SFL) SFL program stands for Skills For Life. We support the students in their career and life goals. We are a community based program that gets the students practicing their skills on a regular basis. Our students integrate into regular classes; work in small groups in our support room or individual program options. We have our students out on community based work experiences, as well as attending part time at North Island College. We provide opportunities for Carihi students to work as student teaching assistants. Our students are incredibly successful at Carihi because of the level of support they receive from the Carihi students and staff. Carihi Tyee and Voyager Programs Please see page 8. Flex Program The Carihi Flex program offers a variety of self-pace courses for students who require a flexible learning environment to suit their individual needs. Courses offered in Flex are generally delivered on-line. This self-paced setting requires a high degree of motivation and self-discipline. Students are place in Flex after meeting with a counsellor and the Flex teacher. . The following courses are currently available through Flex: Accounting 11 Law 12 Biology 11/12 Math (A & W) 10 & 11 Business Computer Applic. 11 Math (Fnds) 10 & 11 Chemistry 11 Math (Pre-cal) 11 & 12 Communications 11 & 12 Earth Science 11 Planning 10 Economics 12 English 10, 11 & 12 Psychology 11 Family Studies 12 Social Studies 10 & 11 Geography 12 Science 10 History 12 English Language Learning The ELL class is for students who have grown up speaking a language other than English. In ELL, students will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing in order to improve their ability to communicate in English and to succeed in academic classes. 5 Province of British Columbia Graduation Program The B.C.Ministry of Education requires students graduating with a Dogwood Diploma to have successfully completed 80 credits of grades 10 to 12 course work. These courses are broken into two sections: required courses and elective courses. Required courses (4 credits each) are: *To acquire these 4 credits, students must complete the following mandatory standards: 1. 150 minutes per week of physical activity, for grades 10/11/12, 2. A graduation transition plan that will help students set goals for post-secondary education or career pursuits, 3. 30 hours of work experience or community service, 4. The appropriate assignments from Planning 10, 5. An exit interview. Elective courses (4 credits each) may be chosen by students from grade 10 to 12 in addition to the required in accumulating the minimum 80 credits for graduation. These elective credits must include one Applied Skill or Fine Art course and have least 3 grade 12 level courses. English 10 Social Studies 10 Science 10 a Mathematics 10 Physical Education 10 Planning 10 Credits: 4 4 4 4 4 4 English 11 or Communications 11 a Social Studies 11 a Science 11 a Mathematics 11 4 4 4 4 English 12 or Communications 12 4 Graduation Plan* 4 Applied Skill or Fine Art a grade 12 course another grade 12 course a third grade 12 course 4 4 4 4 A minumum of 4 other courses 16 Minimum total credits 80 Please note: All students are encouraged to make the most of their years at secondary school by achieving their best in a slate of courses that will give them the best chance to persue a vibrant and fulfilling post-secondary path. This is often done by taking much more than 80 credits, exploring possible future endeavours well in advance of graduation and enrolling in classes that keep those options available to them. Promotion Policy Previous to grade 10, students were not retained in the event that they did not demonstrate a successful standard of learning in the course. This policy ends at secondary school. At Carihi, students are expected to demonstrate successful mastery of learning outcomes as prescribed by the Ministry of Education. Students who are not successful in meeting outcomes for a course will work with staff on a plan to meet those outcomes. Students in the graduation program must pass courses as stated above. 6 Course Descriptions Art Art 9 ART9 Art 9 is a great introduction to working in a dynamic environment where students are encouraged to feed their creativity and imaginations! Working with a wide variety of 2D and 3D processes, students enrolled in Art 9 will create art that they will be proud to display! Course type: fine arts elective Art Foundations 10 VAG10 This course helps students explore their worlds visually through such processes as: drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture! A great introductory course that provides students with a solid foundation for any future art classes, this course encourages self-expression and creativity! If you’re curious and want to learn a wide array of art techniques this is the class! Course type: fine arts elective Art Found 11/12 Studio Art Drawing and Sculpture 12 SACS12 Painting 11/12 SADP11/12 Students will continue to build upon the When students have completed VAG 10, AF11/12, they may find that they are gravitating towards a specific style of art making. Many students discover that they love to draw and paint, and find that they want a concentrated course that focuses specifically on these two areas. Studio art drawing and painting is an art course where students will finish with portfolio quality art that can be used towards acceptance into Art Colleges and Universities. Course type: fine arts elective Art Careers 12 YARC12 As students begin to focus on what they may do after graduation, many realize that they want to pursue art: art school, interior design, or graphics. In order to gain acceptance to many post secondary schools a portfolio is required. Students prepare a portfolio that can be presented to post secondary programs. As Art Careers is a progression from other art courses, students should have taken at least two years of art at Carihi prior to enrolling in this course. Art Careers is an individualized program, which is designed to help students develop their own personal style. Course type: fine arts elective AF11 or AF12 Sculpture 10/11 VAC10 Whether this is the first art class that students take or their 2nd, this class will help students further develop their art skills from Art Foundations 10. Exploring a wide range of media and styles, students will work with a variety of materials to create dynamic artwork. Course type: fine arts elective Advanced Art 11/12 AAF11/12 A comfortable and stimulating environment is essential when creating art. If you are looking for such an environment, Advanced Art is a good choice. As students enrolled in this course have previously taken art, many projects are self-directed. All students will finish this course with a portfolio which can be used towards acceptance into Art Colleges and Universities. Course type: fine arts elective skills and techniques that they learned in either Sculpture 10/11. Allowing a more focused approach to the many areas in sculpture, students may choose to create a large focused body of artwork through any of the 3D media offered. Students will finish this course with 3D art that can be included in their portfolios when applying to a post-secondary school. Course type: fine arts elective This course explores the use of clay, plaster, found objects, wire, glass and wood to create functional and non-functional sculptures. Interested in learning how to use the pottery wheel? Want to create a replica of your hand in plaster? This is the course for you. Course type: fine arts elective Sculpture 11 SACS11 CREATE ARTWORK WITH SHAPE AND FORM! This course explores the use of clay, plaster, found objects, wire, glass and wood. Sculpt abstract shapes from plaster, take a cast of your hand, learn to use the pottery wheel, create a mosaic! Sculpture is an area of art where your imagination takes shape! Course type: fine arts elective Yearbook 10 WR10 Students enrolled in this course will participate in all of the development stages of creating Carihi’s yearbook. planning, photography, editing, creating pages through the use of In Design, marketing, publishing and delivery. Course type: elective Yearbook 11/12 WR11 or WR12 The creation of the yearbook requires enthusiastic, committed students who want to create a record of the year through the design and creation of the yearbook. Students will work together as a team to plan each stage of development from start to finish. Photography, editing, In-Design, marketing, publishing are all skills that students will build and use throughout this course. Course type: elective 7 Business Accounting 11 Applied Business Technology (ABT) AC11 Are you ready to take charge of finances? Accounting 11 introduces accounting concepts for those interested in a career in the financial field, and is invaluable for anyone wishing to operate their own business. Accounting 11 can be taken as an accelerated course, and students who finish the course early, may begin coursework for Applied Accounting 12. Course type: applied skill elective Business Computer Applications 11 BCA11 Being a “geek” is not required. Students in BCA 11 will learn the basics of word processing, spreadsheet, data base, desktop publishing and presentation software. Skills in this area are extremely valuable not only in business, but also in the academic and personal areas as well. BCA 11 has been designed as a flexible course, which allows students to complete work at their own pace within the semester. 120 hours of class time and approx. 105 required assignments, in addition to a final exam. Course type: applied skill elective Are you interested in a career as an Office Assistant in the Dental, Medical or Legal field? Why not earn up to 7 first year North Island College credits and 8 grade 12 credits during your grade 12 year. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be on their way towards their ABT/Office Assistant 1 certification. If you are interested in this type of program, see your counsellor for further information. NIC Dual Credit Courses Psychology 130 This is a fully transferable first year post secondary course. Students earn 4 credits towards high school graduation as well as earn post secondary credits. This course will be offered through North Island College in Campbell River. Please see your counsellor for further information. This program is a result of a partnership between North Island College and School District #72. Voyager Program Voyager Program is an extension of the Tyee Program aimed at Grade 11 and 12 students. Students in this program will embrace the challenge of learning beyond the classroom walls and appreciate the high expectations placed on them. A positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential! This program has been developed to support and encourage students to practice the skills which will enable them to safely enjoy the abundant “alternative-environment” activities in the outdoors. Students will learn and apply knowledge to prepare for and manage backcountry travel and activities such as hiking, mountain biking, snow shoeing, canoeing, and skiing/snowboarding. Students are also expected to participate in a community service component of the program. Students should be aware that this is an all-day program that runs in second semester. Applications and entrance interviews will likely be required. Students will have the opportunity to earn credits in Social Studies 11, Physical Education 11, Sustainable Resources 11, and Leadership 11. Tyee Program The purpose of this course is to create a challenging, outdoor educational learning experience for grade 9 students in their second semester. Students will spend their day with two teachers, who will deliver Math, Social Studies, Physical Education and an Elective class at the grade 9 level. Key components of the class will be the opportunity to participate in a varieity of outdoor educational activities throughout the semester. 8 Careers/Work Experience Co-operative Education 12A/12B YCOP12A/12B Planning 10 PLAN10 A required course for graduation, Planning 10 is a semester-long “map” to finding your way in the big world. The curriculum offers practical skills and useful knowledge about everything from what to eat to how to save your hard-earned cash. Planning 10 loads you up with information about mental and physical health, relationships and sexuality, and career exploration and educational planning. The course also takes an in-depth look at finances, offering information about taxes, loans, RRSPs and more. Finally, Planning gives students the opportunity to participate in work experience, giving a hands-on lesson about employment and life in the workplace. Get yourself ready to “launch” in Planning 10. Course type: required Preparation for transition and change is the main objective for Cooperative Education. It is a hands-on method of learning that allows students to earn ACE-IT secondary school credits towards their ACE-IT is a new industry training program graduation by combining in-school just for secondary school students that studies with related work experiences. allows you to get a head start on your Students apply to be considered for a post secondary education as well as gain cooperative education program during practical and in-demand skills while in the course selection procedure and an secondary school. Through an ACE IT application and interview are part of program, you can take courses that will the process. Students will be given 40 give you credit towards both secondary hours of in-class career exploration/preschool graduation and towards completion employment training necessary for their of the level 1 technical industry training work experience and for employment after program. Complete a registration form graduation from high school. Following and submit it to your Counsellor or Career the classroom portion students will have Facilitator. See the information below. the opportunity to complete 250 hours Course type: gr. 12 applied skill elect. of evaluated work experience. The work placement will be determined after Additional stipulations apply, please conferencing with the student about their check with the Career Facilitator. requests. Two school courses (8 credits) Graduation Transition GT are awarded for the successful completion Plan 12 Four components comprise a student’s of this afternoon program. Course type: gr. 12 applied skill elect. Graduation Plan: Must be taking at least one other 1. 30 hours of work experience which course. can be paid work or volunteer hours. Students seeking assistance in finding a place to accumulate these hours can contact the Career Facilitator in Student ACE-IT Programs Services. The following North Island College trades and technology programs are available for the students. The students may be able to complete level 1 of the 2. 150 minutes physical activity per following programs while in high school. *Students should see the Career Faweek for grades 10, 11 and 12. cilitator in grade 10 or early in their grade 11 year to go over the prerequisites of the program, its availability, and to fill out the underage application forms 3. A graduation transition plan that for North Island College. For further information about a specific program will help students set goals for postplease visit www.nic.bc.ca/calendar/. secondary education and career pursuits. Aircraft Structures Technician Certificate Automotive Service Technician Certificate 4. An exit interview. Carpentry Course type: required Culinary Arts / Professional Cook Certificate Drafting** Electrical Electronics Technician Core Certificate Heavy Duty & Commercial Transport Mechanics Certificate “If you don’t do your home Plumbing & Piping Entry Certificate work, you’re going to miss Welding Level C your foul shots.” * Advanced planning with the Career Facilitator is required to insure the prerequisites of program are met prior to starting the program - Larry Bird **Drafting is not part of the Ace-it program although it is still available for students 9 Want to work with children as a qualified Child Care Assistant or work in an Elementary Classroom? In this 10-week program you will learn to care for infants and pre-school to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Coursework includes essential skills training, (two early childhood education courses, listed below, which will count as credit toward college programs). Students are encouraged to enroll in the Co-op Ed work experience 12 program and do a work placement in kindergarten classes. The course will run after school in a similar format to other dual credit courses like Psychology 130 and English 115. NIC is providing SD71 and SD72 students with this amazing opportunity. The courses indicated above are part of the ECE program and also the ECE Assistant program. Participants would be guaranteed a seat in the ECCE Certificate program during their September intake. ECC-114 PARTNERSHIPS - PART I - CHILD GUIDANCE This course offers an overview of philosophical and theoretical orientations that have influenced specific approaches to child guidance. Concepts related to these approaches will be discussed and students will be able to apply guidance strategies in their practice experiences. There will be a focus on encouragement and prevention. Co-requisite – Eng. 12 ECC-168 HEALTH SAFETY AND NUTRITION IN-CHILDCARE SETTINGS This course provides opportunities for students to examine overall health, safety and nutritional practice in early childhood settings. Emphasis will be placed on studying policies and practices that promote health, safety and well-being of children. Attention will also be given to educator’s reflection on personal wellness, modeling and promoting a healthy and safe environment for young children. Co-requisite – Eng. 12 10 Secondary School Apprenticeship SSA11A/11B/12A/12B Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) is a career program that gives students the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in high school, and to earn high school credits for doing so. A Secondary School Apprenticeship involves part-time work within a trade – something many secondary students are doing anyway. Think about it: you can be earning money and learning valuable skills doing a job you love, getting high school and postsecondary credits for it, and pursuing other academic courses at the same time. Imagine how much more meaningful school will feel, and how far ahead you’ll be when you graduate. SSA can give you a great head start on a career – you could be up to two years ahead of your peers in a career in the trades if you participate. Complete a registration form and submit it to your Career Facilitator. Course type: gr. 12 applied skill elect. Must already be in an apprenticable occupation. Work Experience 12 WEX12 This four credit course is designed to enable students to explore careers of their choice and to gain valuable employability skills. It requires a strong commitment to self-initiative and responsibility. Students are required to complete 120 hours of work experience. Students may work at one or several placements and complete the hours during school time, after school or on weekends. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of hours worked. Credit will be given to documented hours only. Complete a registration form and submit it to your Career Facilitator. Course type: gr. 12 applied skill elect. English English 9 EN9 English 9 provides a transition between beginning secondary English and senior English courses. Students will be expected to demonstrate more sophisticated communication skills through a greater variety of writing, speaking and listening opportunities. Conventions of effective expository, narrative, and descriptive writing will be further explored, but the focus will be on clarity in exposition. Novels, short stories, and poems will require more in-depth study than previous writings. Course type: required English 10 EN10 English 10 emphasizes many forms of literature including novels, short stories, poetry and drama. Formal analysis of literature is introduced, along with developing stronger skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking. Course type: required Government exam: yes Communications 11 COM11 Communications 11 is designed for students who will probably have difficulty in completing English 11 successfully. These students receive a more basic course in the English skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Communications 11 is intended for students who are moving toward non academic post secondary porgrams. Course type: required or EN11 English 11 EN11 English 11 emphasizes literature (novels, short stories, poetry, and drama) as well as practice in writing formal essays. Advanced skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking are also covered in this course. Course type: required or COM11 Communications 12 COM12 Communications 12 is designed for students who will probably have difficulty completing English 12 successfully. These students receive a more basic course in the English skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Communications 12 is intended for students who are moving toward Non-academic post secondary programs. Some students who complete Communications 12 do go on to successfully complete English 12. Government exam: yes Course type: required or EN12 English 12 EN12 English 12 emphasizes literature (novels, short stories, poetry, and drama) as well as practice in writing formal essays. Advanced skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking are also covered in this course. Government exam: yes Course type: requ i r e d o r C O M 1 2 English 12 First Peoples EN12FP English 12 First Peoples is the academic equivalent of English 12. Both of which are equivalent in rigour and high expectations. It is intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students. It explores First Peoples’ worldviews through the study of various forms of text – including oral story, poetry, dramatic work, dance, song, film, and fiction and non-fiction prose, created by local, Canadian, and international First Peoples writers, artists, and cultures. Course type: required or EN12 or COM 12 Government exam: yes English Literature 12 EN LIT English Literature 12 presents a thematic or chronological survey of major British and Commonwealth writers and their works from Classical to Modern times. The course is intended to enable students to develop skills in reading, understanding, discussing and appreciating the literature, particularly poetry and dramas, of times other than our own. Emphasis is placed upon the authors’ relationships to the times in which they lived, to provide an awareness of our cultural heritage and a perspective for contemporary literature. Course type: gr. 12 elective 11 Home Economics/Food Services Writing 9-12 YWR9-12 Writing 9-12 is a multi-grade course to which writers, both beginning and intermediate, share in the practice of creative and journalistic writing styles. Throughout the semester, you will be taken on a journey in sampling a “smorgasbord” (variety of styles) of writing. You will also be taught blended style and structure, and work on applying these techniques to your stories, journal articles, film reviews, memoirs, and a variety of “bits and pieces” written throughout the semester. In addition, you will have an opportunity to write to a school-wide audience in the release of Carihi’s newspaper, the CariHiLites, which is written by students, for students. Lastly, you will engage with other writers in a cooperative and safe environment by sharing your writing through workshops, ultimately building upon the completion of a “polished” writing portfolio. Course type: fine arts elective Carihi’s Newspaper – The CariHiLites Material in this paper is mainly created by the writing class at Carihi. However, if you’re interested in contributing an article or idea, please see the main office for details. The CariHiLites is written by students, for students. If interested in writing, read the course description for writing 9-12. Course type: fine arts elective Do you qualify for External Credits toward graduation? See page15 for details. Food Service Studies Level 1 -CKT 9 - 12 Level 2 - CKT 9 - 12 HOME ECONOMICS ARTS & CRAFTS 9,10, 11, 12 This is a career preparation course taught at Carihi’s kitchen facility. Graduates may find direct entry jobs or proceed on to apprenticeship training. The student spends a majority of the time in the kitchen developing the necessary skills needed in today’s fast-paced commercial kitchens. The program is available in A or B blocks. Students may register for individual blocks of Food Service Studies also. Course type: applied skill elective Do you want to have FUN while learning new techniques and creating one of a kind projects. This course offers a broad range of projects suitable for everyone. It includes recycled and repurposed t-shirts, jeans, scarves, card-making, beading, quilting (rag, paper pieced, applique etc.), string arts, needlework (embroidery, x-stitching), yarnwork (knitting, crotcheting, pictures), tyedying, candle making, etc. Something for everyone!!! Note: MOST supplies will be provided. Food Studies 9/10/11/12 Course type: applied skill elective Launch yourself into the wonderful world of FOOD and of course EATING! Enjoy planning, preparing and eating a number of diverse foods and meals using various cooking skills and principles. This course is divided into various units including appetizers, pastry, artisan breads, ethnic foods, holiday projects, food safe, sweets, and savories etc.. Students will use the principles of management time, energy, cost and nutrition in food preparation and also begin to understand the use of food in the body and its relationships to good health. Course type: applied skill elective Baking 9,10,11,12 How can the exact same ingredients, and exactly the same recipe make such different bakery items? The answer to this puzzle is quite simple.... GOOD BAKERS, especially home bakers, ARE MADE NOT BORN!! This course concentrates on flour mixtures and the different methods used in preparing them and includes such things as sweet and savory yeast breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, batters and doughs. Note: These products will not be a repeat of items made in the Foods 9,10, 11, 12 course. Course type: applied skill elective 12 ACE-IT is a new industry training program just for secondary school students that allows you to get a head start on your post secondary education as well as gain practical and in-demand skills while in secondary school. See page 9 for details. Human Services First Nations Leadership 9/10/11/12 FLEAD9/10/11/12 First Nations leadership is for students who want to increase their abilities as a leader in the classroom and/or in their community. Students have the opportunity to enhance their learning about trust, responsibility and pride. Literacy through oral reading, class discussions and public speaking will be included. Traditional culture workshops and mentoring of middle or elementary school students is a major focus of the course. Students will plan workshops for students and members of the community. Course type: gr. 11 applied skill elective Leadership 11/12 LEAD11/12 This is a course for students who want to increase their leadership abilities through practical opportunities with the entire student body. It is an activity-oriented course, focusing on organization, communication and self-development. Students must commit TWO weekends during the year for a leadership conference and a retreat. This course happens outside of the regular timetable. Course type: gr. 11 applied skill elective Juniour Leadership 09/10 Have you ever wondered about the skills employers are looking for? Teamwork, problem solving, planning, goal setting, and creativity are all skills that are valued and also developed in our Junior Leadership course. Students will be given opportunities to develop those skills by planning school events, helping our local and international community, recognizing students and staff, and caring for our environment. Junior Leadership is a full semester grade nine elective and will be offered during first semester. Students who enrol would also be expected to make connections with the Senior Leadership class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school in exchange for a study block those days in the timetable. Junior Leadership students would also be strongly encouraged to continue meeting with the Senior Leadership class during second semester. Course type: elective Sports Leadership 9/10/11/12 The main area of focus is the responsibilities associated with organizing a vibrant intramural program throughout the year. Students in this group will be taught the methodology of coaching. They will assist sports teams and coaches at Carihi and the larger community. Students are expected to be involved in up to 20 hours of coaching. This might be a younger Carihi team, a feeder school, a community team or areas such as Special Olympics. They will often find themselves as ambassadors of Carihi. They will also be taught how to officiate various sports. The class will be responsible for organizing the School Sports Banquet and a Fun style Olympic day with our local elementary schools. The course is outside the regular timetable with classes taking place on Thursday mornings at 7:30am and during intramurals at lunch time . Peer Support 10/11/12 PEER9/10/11/12 Acts of kindness can go a long way to improving our lives and the lives of others. Peer Support is offered outside the timetable and gives students the opportunity to enhance personal relationships and to make our school and community a more caring place. Conflict resolution and mediation, listening skills, developing empathy, team building, public speaking and understanding health issues are some of the areas of study covered in Peer Support. Students are expected to participate in projects and programs to enhance the well being of others in our school, our feeder schools and our community. This course has a substantial “out-of-class” commitment Course type: gr. 11 applied skill elective Psychology 11 PSY11 Psychology 12 PSY12 Do you know who you are? What makes you tick? Why you do what you do? Psychology 11 is designed to give you the language, tools and relevant theories to develop your understanding of the fundamentals of psychology. You will explore the biological influences of behaviour, the background of psychology, methods of gathering data, human development, theorists’ perceptions on human behaviour and understanding personality. Students are encouraged to create discussions and have fun. Course type: applied skill elective Have you ever wondered why certain things affect you and not others? Or how society influences your behavior and decisions? Psychology 12 explores how psychological disturbances, social behaviour and social interactions influence our lives. Students learn strategies for coping with stress, frustration and conflict. Psychological disorders are examined and students learn to identify causes, behaviours and treatments for individuals in society having difficulty adjusting to daily life. Course type: applied skill elective Family Studies 12 FM12 This course looks at the choices adults need to make: whether to marry or not, whether to have children or not, what type of career to establish, and what type of housing is appropriate. We look at the functions of the family, the family life cycle, future trends, and changes and problems in adult years. Students will also participate in the popular Little Buddies Program. Priority to Grade 12’s on registration. Course type: gr. 12 elective “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop 13 Information Technology Digital Media 9 Computer Animation11/12 YCAN11/2 Students DM9 will learn how to use an iMAC computer to make three dimensional models and characters they animate with lighting and camera to produce short video clips. Our software, Animation Master, which runs on both platforms, uses curved patches, which make it easy to produce organic models like animals and people that have complex shapes, motions, colors and shades. Students in this course will also improve their sketching, an important skill of the computer animator. Some self-pacing is encouraged as is experimenting with models and movies. Course type: gr. 12 fine arts elective Put down that guitar and grab a mouse! It’s time to go digital! Digital Media is a single term course that allows students to explore the various digital media courses that Carihi offers. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Dreamweaver are some of the art programs that the students can use, as well as Garageband and Logic 8 Express for the more musically minded students. The computers and programs will be made available; all that is needed is the student’s creativity. I n f o r m a t i o n & C o m p u t e r “I love technology, but not as much Technology 10/11/12 INT10/11/12 as you, you see…but I STILL love Students will use computer technology” applications to complete projects of their Kip(in “Napoleon Dynamite) singing choice. Dreawmweaver, Flash MX, Illustrator, to Lafawnduh on their wedding day. Photoshop are some of the applications Course type: fine arts elective available for students to explore. In addition to this, the students will work with Java to Computer Animation 10 learn the basics of computer progamming. ANIMAT10 These courses are self-directed in nature and This course is of an introductory nature, depend on student initiative and their ability where students use computers to explore to stay focused on the task at hand. three different types of animation. Course type: gr. 12 applied skill elective. Macromedia’s Flash MX 2004 will be used to create 2-D animations. Three- DRIVE dimensional animations will be created using Mantin Hash’s Animation: Master. Carihi DRIVE (Digital Recording Integrated Stop motion animation is also used Video and English) is a half-day dual to bring the student’s imagination to credit course designed for students who are life. Some self-pacing is expected and interested in a film career. DRIVE is for mature passionate artists who are interested encouraged. in completing English with a film focus. Course type: fine arts elective Students immerse themselves in all aspects of filmmaking while earning credits in both Students with specialized English 10, English 11 or English 12 and Video Productions. interests in the Computer Technology area should see their counsellor and/or Computer Technology teacher 14 about possibilities regarding setting up an independent directed studies program. IDS Languages Français langue 9 FRAL9 (Required for French Immersion students.) This course is for students in French Immersion. Through their study of language and communication conventions, students explore the relationship between language and culture. Students will work on many different media including reading (novels, poetry, short stories, and nonfiction); listening (songs, speeches, and plays); viewing (plays, movies, and the internet); and writing (paragraphs, essays, and focused responses). Course type: required for immersion French 9 FR9 Bienvenue! Through active participation in dialogues, projects, games, music, exercises…. French 9 will build vocabulary, structure and appreciation of Canada’s other official language. Gain an advantage in journalism, government, education, politics, the military, tourism, fashion and broadcasting within our great country by studying this elegant language. Open up your horizons academically, culturally and socially! Course type: elective Français langue 10 FRAL10 Perfectionnement de l’expression et présentation de toute communication écrite, orale ou visuelle en français (débats, discussion, textes descriptifs, romans). Étude de la chanson française. (Échange au Québec - six mois). Course type: required for immersion French 10 FR10 DRIVE is for career-minded Grade 10,11 or The student in this course will continue to strengthen his/her knowledge and 12’s only. appreciation of the French language and DRIVE is affiliated with the Capilano culture. Active participation in listening, University Film and Television School in speaking, reading, and writing activities is Vancouver, one of the most prestigious post- an integral part of the program. Be ready secondary film schools in BC. to learn and have fun en français! Course type: elective Course type: English and fine arts elective Continued... Français langue 11 FRAL11 Français langue 12 Contenu: Perfectionnement de l’expression et présentation de toute communication écrite, orale ou visuelle en français (débats, discussions, textes descriptifs), étude d’oeuvres dramatiques et cinématographiques de la francophonie canadienne et mondiale, étude de la chanson française. Participation a un échange culturel entre Carihi et Paris, France. Course type: required for immersion French 11 FR11 French 12 FR12 This course continues the student’s development in the four language skills. The student will find increased facility in understanding spoken and written French and in participating in active communication in the second language. Exposure to French literature and music complements the course. Course type: elective A high level of course filled with discoveries such as French movies, literature, skits and cuisine. You will develop your French written, speaking, reading and listening skills in a new way. It is offered to grades 11 and grade 12 students. Course type: gr. 12 elective This course will only be offered if there is sufficient enrollment. A second language is not required for graduation, however it is a requirement for direct entrance into most universities from high school. FRAL12 Contenu: Perfectionnement de l’expression et présentation de toute communication écrite, orale ou visuelle en français (débats, discussions, textes argumentatifs et narratifs), étude d’oeuvres d’auteurs, contemporains et classiques de la littérature francophone canadienne et mondiale. Préparation pour l’épreuve orale du Ministère. Government exam: yes Course type: required for immersion Beginners Spanish SP9/10 or SP11 “Vamos”, Dora says it and you can too, and a whole lot more if you take this introductory level Spanish course. Students are expected to appropriately respond to in class instruction, participate in spontaneous and prepared conversations, read sight passages orally with correct pronunciation and write short compositions. Vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure will be balanced through reading, writing, speaking and w w listening activities. All areas will be K a K ala 9/10/Beginners 11 KWAK9/10/11evaluated on a regular basis and active participation is a must. This course introduces students to this Course type: elective ancient language. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are taught as SP11 well as vocabulary, grammar and sentence Intermediate Spanish “Talk of yesterday” is the focus of Spanish structure. Students will also be introduced to some K wak’ul history, culture and 11 as students make the transition from the present tense to the past tense. New traditions. vocabulary and grammar will be learned Course type: elective through oral and auditory activities, writing assignments and reading assignments. At Kwa Kwala 11/Kwa Kwala 12 the conclusion of Spanish 11 students are KWAK11/12 This expected to be able to comprehend and course introduces students to this ancient express themselves at an intermediate language. Listening, speaking, reading level. and writing skills are taught as well Course type: elective as vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure. Students will also be introduced SP12 to some K wak’ul history, culture and Spanish 12 This course may be offered if there is traditions. sufficient enrollment. Course type: elective/gr. 12 Course type: gr. 12 elective Please see page 30 for information about Colleges and Universities! External Credits Get credits toward graduation for activities outside of school! Students can earn external credit through various activities in the community. Some of these include: - playing on a Provincial level sports team - taking driving lessons - upper level piano - upper levels of Cadets - lifeguarding - first aid training. If you think you qualify for external credits, check with Student Services and/or the institution you are associated with. 15 Mathematics Math 9 or Mathematiques 9 This course was designed to provide students with opportunities to develop a broad range of mathematical understandings, attitudes, knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for everyday life, future course work and possible careers. Topics include: Symmetry, surface area, rational numbers, powers, exponents, scale factors, similarity, polynomials, linear relations, solving equations and inequalities. After successful completion of Mathematics 9, students will choose one or both of Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 or Foundations of Mathematics and PreCalculus 10. (Refer to page 31 for math pathways.) Course type: req. Math9 or Mathematiques9 Pre-calculus 11 PC11 Good at math? Thinking of university? This course is for you! Pre-calculus 11 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 theoretical calculus. Topics will include number theory, algebra, relations and functions and trigonometry. This course is the prerequisite course for Pre-calculus 12 which is a requirement to enter university programs such as Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics and Business. Successful completion of Precalculus 11 is accepted for entrance into university in the Arts and Humainities as well as many college and trades programs. C o u r s e t y p e : r e q . , F M 11 o r AWM11 Foundations of Math 11 FM11 Want to keep your Apprenticeship and post-secondary options open but not Workplace Mathematics 10 headed toward Mathematics, Sciences AWM10or Engineering? Taking Pre-calculus 11 This course is designed to provide students with the 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, statistics and probability. Successful completion of Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10 will lead into Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11 only. Government exam: yes Course type: required or FMP10 but like mathematics and want to have a better overall understanding of all mathematical fields? This is your best choice. Foundations 11 is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs such as Arts or Humanities that do not require the study of theoretical calculus but will require the study of logic or statistics. Topics will include statistics, logic and reasoning, trigonometry, quadratics and linear inequalities. Course type: req., PC11, or AWM11 Foundations and Pre Calculus Mathematics 10 FMP10 Apprenticeship and Workplace This course is designed to provide students AWM11 with the mathematical understandings Mathematics 11 and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies. The grade 10 year will set a basis for deciding whether to pursue exclusively the theoretical Pre-Calculus stream or the more applied Foundations stream. Some students who are thinking of entering mathematical fields (Mathematics, Computer Studies, Engineering, etc.) may choose both streams in grade 11. Topics include: measurement, coordinate geometry, algebra and trigonometry. 16 Thinking of the trades or direct entry into the workplace after high school? This is the mathematics pathway for you. Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. Topics include working with formulas, financial mathematics, measurement and representation of 2 and 3 - dimensional objects. This course meets the mathematical requirements for graduation and is accepted for entrance into many post-secondary trades programs. Course type: req., PC11, or FM11 Pre-calculus 12 PC12 Foundations 12 FM12 Thinking of Sciences, Engineering, or Business at University? Pre-Caluculus 12, like Pre-Calculus 11 is designed to provide students with mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus. This course includes the following topics: combinatorics, binomial expansion, composite functions, transformations of graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomal factoring, radical and rational functions, trigonometrym equations and identities. Course type: gr. 12 elective A continuation of the pathway created for those students entering post-secondary programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. This is; however, a highly academic math course. Topics include financial mathematics, logical reasoning, probability, relations and functions. Course type: gr. 12 elective Calculus 12 CALC12 If you are going to take calculus at university you should take calculus at Carihi first! You have a choice next year. If you want the opportunity to earn first year calculus credit by writing an Advanced Placement exam you should sign up for Calculus 12AP. If you just want to better prepare yourself for calculus at university by learning approximately 2/3 of the first year course you should choose Calculus 12. Please note: whichever course the majority of students choose will dictate which form of calculus will be presented. Course type: gr. 12 elective Mathematics requirements for post-secondary programs are constantly changing. If you know the program and institution you are interested in, make sure to research the requirements by going to the institution site directly, checking out the requirements on http://educationplanner.ca or visiting a school counsellor. Performing Arts Musical Theatre 10/11/12 Band 9 Band9 MUTH 10/11/12 Welcome to band nine. This will be a Drama 9 Drama9 Improv 9 IMPROV9 This course will provide students with basic acting skills in areas of voice, movement, stage combat and improvisation in a positive, creative atmosphere aimed at improving students’ confidence and group skills. Students learn the conventions of theatre while performing for each other in class, and build a class performance. The focus on this course is to have fun. Course type: fine arts elective This course will allow students who enjoy improvisational theatre to develop skills at a higher level. Using improv games, and group work, students will learn how to create interesting scenes, become entertaining characters, and tell a good story. If you like to laugh, can think quickly, and want a fun challenge, this course is for you. Course type: fine arts elective Acting 10/11/12 ACT10/11/12 This is a course designed to allow actors to develop autonomy in their acting process through performance. They will develop skills in voice, movement, script analysis, scene work and character, and will be continually engaged in rehearsal or performance of a variety of shows, for a variety of audiences. Significant emphasis will be placed on the student’s level of commitment in the class productions. Course type: fine arts elective Advanced Acting 12 This class is an introduction to rehearsing, fun musical experience for all continuing producing and performing in the Broad- band students. We continue to explore way musical style. Students will practice and perform different styles of music singing, movement and acting skills, from traditional concert band material and will also work on production skills, to a variety of jazz band styles. We also as relating to musical theatre projects. explore the history of American music The final product is the Musical theatre from the early 20th century, Scott Joplin production. Musicians are needed for the and Ragtime, to the latest world music band, and pianists are always needed for in the 21st century. We perform several rehearsals as well. You may also choose concerts each year at Carihi as well as to sign up for this course if your only perform at festivals and community interest is technical and backstage work. events. It will also prepare you to continue Flexible after school schedules are ap- with our senior bands in grades ten, eleven preciated, as all course work happens off and twelve. Look forward to seeing you in our band program at Carihi. the regular schedule. Course type: fine arts elective Course type: fine arts elective Recommended prerequisite: Interview and/or audition with director. Guitar 10/11/12 MUTH10 for MUTH11, MUTH11 for Guitar 10/11/12 are courses designed MUTH12. to give budding guitarists a chance Guitar 9 Guitar 9 Put down that game controller and pick up the guitar! Be a REAL rock star! Guitar 9 is a single term course that introduces the student to the art of guitar playing. First position and barré chords, major and minor scales, and improvisation are some of the topics covered in this introduction to one of the world’s greatest instruments. The guitar is provided, but the rest is up to the student, as daily practice and self-discipline are ingredients for success in this life-changing course. “I’ve been imitated so well I’ve heard people copy my mistakes.” - Jimi Hendrix Course type: fine arts elective Music Composition and Technology 11/12 MCT 11/12 ACT12 Do you have a song that you just have to This course prepares the acting student for further experiences in theatre at the college or university level. Students will gain further experience in script analysis and scene work while developing stronger acting skills. Significant emphasis will be placed on performances throughout the semester. Course type: fine arts elective produce and record? Are you a musician who would like to compose your own music? This course is for you. The only prerequisite is the desire to get your musical ideas “down onto tape” and “out to the masses”. Course content will be adjusted to take into consideration the individual student’s needs and musical development. Topics covered will include songwriting, song form and structure, working with the four elements of music, MIDI , and the art of mixing. Course type: fine arts elective to take his or her playing skills to the next level. Beginners and not so beginners are welcome: all that is needed is dedication and a desire to become better at playing music on the guitar. From chords to Arpeggios, scales to improvisation, students will practice and work at becoming better musicians. Discipline and practice is the prerequisite. Concert Band 10/11/12 BA10/11/12 Concert band is a great way to start the day! Fun, festivals and travel. It is a continuation of the sequential band program offered in our district. Continued development of instrumental technique, such as articulation and phrasing is emphasized, as well as basic theory and background knowledge of the music performed. Traditional concert band material is emphasized along with some arrangements of modern songs. Performing at concerts and festivals is part of the program, therefore attendance is mandatory. Concert Band meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am. A great way to start the day. Continued.... 17 Course type: fine arts elective/gr. 12 Recommended prerequisite: Ability to play a wind or percussion instrument. Completion of a band course or permission of the instructor for BA10 and BA11, BA 11 for BA 12 Physical Education Conditioning P.E. 9/10 or 11/12 COND9/10 or 11/12 Ever thought of going to a gym but just couldn’t find the time? Prefer a P.E. class which spends the time meeting your Physical Education 9/10 personal health and fitness needs rather PE10B or PE10G than team sports everyday? If this is the If you enjoyed physical education classes case, Conditioning P.E. is the class for Jazz Band 10/11/12 JAZZ10/11/12at middle school, this is an excellent multi- you. You will develop an individualized sport course for you to earn your P.E. 10 fitness program to meet your fitness goals. Jazz has royality! Duke Ellington, Count credit for graduation. P.E. at Carihi will Whether you are hoping to improve body Basie, even the Queen of Soul. Here’s help you improve your fitness, further definition, muscle mass, get a six pack or your chance to get to know them better. develop your motor skills, and build a tone your glutes this program provides an Jazz band is a continuation of the jazz life-long plan for physical fitness, health opportunity to succeed and to meet your band program offered in our district. and nutrition. Boys and girls classes are graduation requirements. Two sessions per Students will continue to develop their week in the “Conditioning Centre” and a offered separately at this level. performance and improvisational skills in Course type: required or another P.E. 6 - 10 km trail run form the foundation of the jazz idiom. Performing at concerts the course with recreational based sports 9/10 for grade 9s or grade 10s. and festivals is part of the program so completing the week. attendance is mandatory. Students must be in concert band in order to take this Course type: gr. 12, required or Basketball P.E. 9/10/11/12 course. Jazz band meets on Tuesday and another P.E. 9/10 for grade 9s or grade Thursday mornings at 7:30 am. You’ll PEBB9/10/11/12 10s. soon be awake!For those students that enjoy the game of basketball and want to bring their game Course type: fine arts elective/gr. 12 Conditioning P.E. 11/12 Girls Recommended prerequisite: Ability to the next level, this course is for you. CONDG11/12 to play an instrument. Completion of Like all sport, it is essential that fitness Females only in this course. This is a a band course or permission of the is the building block for improvement. testosterone free zone. Ever thought of instructor for JAZZ 10 and 11, JAZZ11 With this in mind, this course utilizes running, weights, and stairs to build going to a gym but just couldn’t find the for JAZZ12. upon each student’s current fitness level. time? Prefer a P.E. class which spends Combine these fitness activities with on the time meeting your personal health Video Productions 9 VP9 court basketball skills lessons and game and fitness needs rather than team sports Lights, camera, action! Video 9 is a fun, days; and you have an enjoyable, yet everyday? In that case, Conditioning P.E. hands-on term elective where you learn challenging basketball class. is the class for you. You will develop an how to write, produce and edit videos! Course type: elect./gr. 12, required or individualized fitness program to meet You’ll learn how to use state of the art another P.E. 9/10 for grade 9s or grade your fitness goals. Whether you are Mac computers, digital camcorders, and 10s. hoping to improve body definition, muscle professional level sound gear to make a mass, get a six pack or tone your glutes basic digital portfolio! If you’re creative Baseball P.E. 9/10/11/12 this program provides an opportunity and love working in groups, sign up! to succeed and to meet your graduation PEBS9/10/11/12 Course type: fine arts elective requirements. Two sessions per week in Baseball PE is an opportunity the “Conditionong Centre” and a 6 - 10 km for students to improe their skill level Video Production 10/11/12 and knowledge of the game through daily trail run form the foundation of the course with recreational based sports completing VP10/1112 drills and station work. Students will Video Productions 10,11,12 is a hands- have an opportunity to train throughout the week. Course type: gr. 12 elective on elective where we take Video 9 skills the winter months in preparation for the to the next level. Senior students learn upcoming spring season. The emphasis to produce Short Films, Music Videos, will be on individual skills and team play. and Documentaries for Provincial and Strength and conditioning activities will “If the only tool you have is a National Student Film Contests; we also also be included as well as a weekly run hammer, you tend to see every learn broadcasting by working with your to improve player’s fitness levels. It is problem as a nail.” classmates to produce a weekly show for recommended that students have their Shaw TV. If you are passionate about film own glove and cleats. Abraham Maslow and enjoy teamwork, sign up for Video Course type: elect./gr. 12, required or Productions. Course type: f/a elective another P.E. 9/10 for grade 9s or grade 10s. 18 Physical Education 11/12 PE11 or PE12 Soccer P.E. 11/12 PESG11/12 or PESB11/12 Keeping fit and having fun while A true soccer player is someone who does participating in a variety of team and not settle for that day’s practice, that day’s individual sports in a co-ed setting is what competition, that day’s performance. P.E. 11/12 offers at Carihi. Individual They are always striving to be better. fitness, including weekly runs and strength They don’t live in the past. If you want training, will also be a requirement to improve your game and have the of this course. Community recreation courage to push yourself to the limit activities will take place only if funding Soccer P.E. is for you. Develop your is available. understanding of the “Beautiful Game” through individual and team attacking and Course type: grade 12 elective defending coaching sessions. Improve Soccer P.E. 9/10 PES9 or your aerobic base with an 8-10km trail run. Enjoy the competition of our weekly PES10 Game Day and Indoor 5 a side sessions. Success is no accident. It is hard work, Players of all levels are most welcome. perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice A boys’ soccer class will be offered in and most of all, love of what you are semester one and a girls’ soccer class in doing or learning to do. This course is semester two. Course type: elective. for both Boys and Girls who “love” to play the game of soccer and have a real Hockey Academy desire to improve. It provides a wonderful If you love hockey and foundation for the Senior Soccer PE want to improve your classes. Improve your aerobic base during skills, the Hockey Canada the season with our 8-10km trail run. Skills Academy at Carihi Savour the competition within our weekly may be the program for “Game Day” and indoor 5 side sessions. you. The Academy is open to players of Course type: required or another P.E. all grades, gender and ability and is also available for Timberline students. Students 9/10 for grade 9s or grade 10s. Wrestling PE This class is open to all Carihi students, regardless of age, gender, or experience (beginners encouraged!). It will run outside of regular school time, which will allow students to take an additional class while also receiving their PE credit. The classes will be an hour and a half long, running three days a week after school from October until the end of February (which will be enough hours to grant a full 4 credits, one full semester of PE credit). Course type: P.E. credit Rugby PE This class is open to all Carihi students, regardless of age, gender, or experience (beginners encouraged!). The class will include regular practices for the various rugby teams (junior/senior/girls), and is especially important for students planning on attending the 2014 England Tour. in the Academy will get a Physical Education credit. The program will be led by Hockey Canada certified instructors with the focus on skills development and hockey related off ice training. The only requirements are that players must have played hockey (at any level) in the past and that they must supply their own equipment. Note that there will be a fee (actual cost still to be determined) to cover the costs of the program. There will be an information/discussion/ registration meeting in the spring at a to-bedetermined time, date and location. If you require further initial information, feel free to contact either John Bowers or Sean Toal at Carihi (250 286 6282). Please see page 26 for information about extracurricular activities. Sciences Science 9 SC9 Building on laboratory skills and the methods of scientific inquiry introduced in Grade 8, students discover some of the more basic principles of physics, chemistry and biology. The chemistry unit studies atoms, elements and compounds. The biology unit examines the structure of cells and reproduction. In physics, students will investigate the characteristics of electricity, and also space exploration. Course type: required or SC9I Sciences 9 SC9I T his is a compulsory course taken by French Immersion students with the identical curriculum to Science 9 and taught in French. Course type: required or SC9 Astronomy 9 AS9 Have you ever wondered where the stars came from, or why some are blue, red, or why they “twinkle?” Can you find the Big Dipper, the North Star, or Orion on a clear night? Is space travel possible? How does the International Space Station ‘float’ in space? Try this course to find out why an eclipsed moon is red, but the eclipsed sun is black. This 10-week elective course will take you on a journey through space and time to explore the mysteries and history of astronomy. Course type: elective Science 10 SC10 Do you have a curious mind? Think about these things: • What causes some things to explode, while others won’t? • What causes red tide and poisonous oysters and clams? • Why is Vancouver Island so likely to experience a major earthquake? What is the truth about global warming? These and many other fascinating details of our every day life are explored in this wide ranging course, as we examine the fields of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Earth Science. Through an exciting combination of discussions, lectures, labs and demonstrations, you will develop 19 Integrated Physics 11/12 “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. - Albert Einstein. important skills and thrill your mind. Besides being an exciting adventure of the mind, this is a required core course for graduating from high school. Government exam: yes Course type: required or SC10I Sciences 10 BI11 The “good”, the “bad”, the “ugly”, and the “beautiful” inhabitants of the natural world will be examined and, in some cases, dissected in Biology 11. The ecological relationships between organisms will be examined, and the evolutionary relationships that link all living organisms together will be studied. Good attendance and work habits are essential for success in this course. Course type: required or another science 11 Chemistry 11 ESC11 An exploration of the major cycles that affect every aspect of life including: weather, climate and air movement, plate tectonics, volcanic eruptions, rocks and minerals, the earth’s environment, sustainability, and energy resources. Hands on labs, research and field studies allow a closer look at scientific issues that affect all of us. Earth Science 11 is a course designed for students who are excited by the workings of the natural world around them, but who may have difficulty in other grade 11 science classes. Course type: required or another science 11 P re - re q u i s i t e o r c o - re q u i s i t e s : Foundations Pre-Calculus Math 10 (C+ or better), Science 10 (C+ or better) Physics 11 PH11 How fast does light travel? Why does the siren of an ambulance change pitch as it passes you? How many horsepower can you produce? Physics 11 examines numerous laws of physics through laboratory experiments and demonstrations. Topics covered in this course include: motion of objects in one dimension, relativity, energy, and light. Course type: required or another science 11 Science and Technology 11 SCT11 Do you have an interest in Forensics? Personal Technologies? If so, Science and Technology is the course for you! These, along with other student-driven topics such as Space Exploration, Transportation, Health, and Natural Resources, are investigated with the focus on relating Science to Technology, preparing students for further education and investigating scientific questions along with plausible solutions. This course requires that students be self-driven as it is very much a project-based course with no final exam. Course type: required or another science 11 CH11 This course reviews and develops a number of topics from Sc. 8, 9, and 10, including the classification of matter, the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical formulas and basic chemical reactions. In addition, more quantitative concepts including the mole, stoichiometry and concentration of solutions are introduced, leading into various techniques of analytical chemistry. A short introduction to organic chemistry completes the course. Students will be expected to perform a number of laboratory experiments and solve various types of problems. Course type: required or another science 11 20 Please go to page 21 for information about this course. SC10I Earth Science 11 This is a compulsory course taken by French Immersion students with the identical curriculum to Science 10 and taught in French. Government exam: yes Course type: required or SC10 Biology 11 AP /CH 11 (Advanced Placement CH 11) Are you a mechanical thinker, a hands on type of person with an interest or passion for physics? Do you want the opportunity to do more labs and actually understand them? The integrated option for Physics 11/12 will allow students to explore the topics of physics in greater detail over 2 blocks each day. All the learning outcomes of Physics 11 and 12 will be covered with extra time to explore topics in quantum mechanics, lab theory and design, take ½ day field trips, or have guest speakers. Students can take this option in either their grade 11 or grade 12 year. The Joys of Chemisty! Science is continued on page 21 Biology 12 BI12 Forestry 12 Explore the wonderful complexity of the human body and its organ systems in the second half of this course. To start off, you will take on the challenging topics of cell biochemistry, cell structure, and the various processes that occur within cells. Good attendance and work habits are essential for success in this course. Course type: gr. 12 elective Chemistry 12 CH12 This course is developed around the theme of chemical equilibrium. It introduces the factors affecting the rates of reactions and develops the concept of a chemical equilibrium. It then explores the nature of the equilibria involved in saturated solutions, acid-base systems and oxidationreduction reactions. Applications of these topics in environmental problems and industrial situations are discussed. Course type: gr. 12 elective Physics 12 PH12 Why doesn’t the moon fall? Or does it? How much energy passes through your body during an electrical shock? Have you ever wondered why it is harder to start your car on a cold day? These are some of the real-life applications that will be covered in Physics 12. Create a project for the U.B.C. Physics Olympics or find your weight on the loop-de-loop at the P.N.E. all within this fabulous course. Course type: gr. 12 elective Forestry 11 This is a two block course offered during semester one. Students will receive a science 11 credit (Sustainable Resources 11), and a grade level elective credit (Forest Management 11). The focus of this course is problem based learning which encourages students to choose their own topics and have greater control over the ways they learn than in a more traditional science class. If you enjoy being outside, hands on learning, and getting out of the normal classroom setting—then this course may be for you. Please talk to Mr. Kerluck any time if you are interested or have questions about this course. This is a two block course offered during semester two. Students will receive a science 12 credit (Sustainable Resources 12) , a grade level elective credit (Forest Management 12) and numerous certificates (first-aid, fire suppression and more). Some students may also be able to receive additional credit from North Island College for completion of this course. The majority of lessons will take place outside of the traditional classroom setting with numerous field trips. Forestry 11 is a suggested pre-requisite for this course. AP /CH 12 (Advanced Placement CH 12) These are courses designed to give students the opportunity to earn college credit while attending secondary school. AP courses are more detailed and more rigorous than standard high school courses. Upon successful completion of the AP course work, students may write an AP exam in the specific curriculum area in May. The exam is the culmination of the AP course. All students interested in AP/CH 12 must take the AP/CH 11. In AP/CH 11 they will complete all the requirements of the required course plus they will need to look at some, if not all, of the topics in greater detail. This in depth study will also apply to labs and lab reports. The evaluation of the AP/CH 12 part will be done at the same time as the regular CH 11 evaluation, however, it will consist of extra questions being answered on the test. After AP/CH11, the students will enroll in both CH 12 and AP/CH 12. In addition to the information and evaluation of the regular CH 12 course, the students will also complete additional requirements through the AP/CH 12. These additional requirements may require students to meet outside the timetable to complete this course. APCH12 - optional Course type: gr. 12 elective Social Studies Social Studies 9 SS9 This course covers various historical and philosophical events in Europe that had a direct impact on the way EuropeanNorth America developed. The three revolutions are discussed and geography, including mapping, is studied. Students will examine what existed in North America before the European invasion and the early results of the European arrival. This course ends with the War of 1812. Current events and a First Nations component will also be included. Course type: required or SCH9 Sciences Humaines 9 SCH9 This course covers the same curriculum as Social Studies 9 but is taught in the french language. It is a compulsory course for Immersion students. Communication skills are stressed. Course type: required or SS9 Social Studies 10 SS10 Canada used to be a company called the HBC - What happened? This course involves the study of a variety of historical and environmental topics to help students develop critical thinking skills. Content includes events in Canadian history from the 20th Century to Confederation, including a study of British Columbia, plus little known facts to impress your friends. The Father of Oregon was a Canadian, but the founder of Vancouver was an American. Course type: required or SCH10 Sciences Humaines 10 SCH10 This course covers the same curriculum as Social Studies 10 but is taught in the french language. It is a compulsory course for Immersion students. Communication skills are stressed. Course type: required or SS10 21 Carihi Nautical Sciences Program This program is open to grade 10,11,12 students. It will consist of a full semester, starting February 2014, with classes running all day long. It will take the form of a small non-profit business where sailboats and sailing equipment are donated to the school board. The sailboat and sailing equipment will be used to learn about different nautical sciences. The students will have to appraise and/or repair the equipment and sailboats donated. They will then use the sailboats to acquire sailing skills. Students will have to apply (with resume, portfolio, cover letter) for different technical postings (3 positions minimum) such as secretary, accountant, mechanic, plumber, propulsion technician, painter, seamstress, rigging technician, chemical handling, electronic technician, and other trades such as media specialist, interior decorator, and marketer. The program will provide opportunities to learn in an alternative setting. It will provide students with practical application of skills needed to accomplish their goal. Also, the project is based on a team approach, and should reflect a true workplace where different people work together toward a common goal The program will consist of 4 mandatory courses. -Nautical Sailing Sciences -Nautical Applied Sciences (NAS) -PE Nautical Sailing -Drafting In the NAS course, students will be in charge of a technical position that reflects their passion or interest. Through the mandatory courses students will meet some Prescribed Learning Outcomes (PLO) of some sciences and mathematical courses. They will have the opportunity to complete extra credits of sciences or mathematics through online learning under the supervision of the program teacher. Possible courses for online learning may include Science 10, Physics 11 and 12,Chemistry 12 and Math 10, 11 and 12. Other online courses may be available. This program will be run off-site and require students to pay for mandatory certifications. A meeting for interested students and their families will take place later in the Spring. 22 Social Studies 11 SS11 Geography 12 Gaining the skills to become effective citizens both locally and globally is the primary goal of Social Studies 11. This engaging course includes a wide variety of topics--there is something to interest everyone. The three main components of Social Studies 11 are: Global issues, Canadian history from 1900 to 2000, and the processes of Canadian government. Some specific topics to be examined are the reasons for alarming differences in standards of living around the world, various environmental concerns and solutions and Canada’s impact on 20th Century international events. Expect a wide variety of activities including individual and group research, presentations, lots of discussion and likely some guest speakers. Government exam: yes Course type: required or SCH11 or FNS12 Sciences Humaines 11 SCH11 This course covers the same curriculum as Social Studies 11 but is taught in the french language. It is a compulsory course for Immersion students. Communication skills are stressed. Government exam: yes Course type: required or SS11 or FNS12 GEO12 N e l s o n , N a p o l e o n , We l l i n g t o n , Do you have an interest in environmental issues? Do you want to know why the earth looks the way it does? If you do, then Geography 12 is the course for you. From exploring volcanoes in Peru to landslides in Nepal, the course takes you all over the world examining urgent and compelling geographical issues. The mounting environmental problems can only be understood and controlled through knowledge. Geography 12 will give you the tools to understand such problems. Course type: gr. 12 elective Comparative Civilizations 12 CCN12 One of the great achievements of human society is the creation of civilization. Every continent has produced spectacular cities and brilliant cultures. How can we understand the achievements of the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Chinese, Mayans, and people from India? We live in a civilization. Where did it come from and where is it going? Through the study of art, philosophy, architecture and belief systems, Comparative Civilization 12 will transport you into the lives of both ancient and modern people who will teach you their collective wisdom. Course type: gr. 12 elective Military History 11-12 B.C. First Nations Studies 12 FNS12 Military History will examine a broad range B.C. First Nations Studies examines the history and cultures of First Nations and Metis people of British Columbia from before the arrival of Europeans to the present. It explores the historical foundations of contemporary issues and illustrates how First Nations cultures have adapted to changing world events and environments. Aboriginal people’s contributions to B. C. and Canada are highlighted, and important leaders and role models are profiled. You will be required to do a significant amount of reading, note taking, and analyzing primary source documents, critical thinking skills will be necessary, and there will be many discussion periods. Government exam: yes Course type: required SS11 or SCH11 of topics specific to the development of military tactics and organization. The scope of the program will cover weapons from the earliest metal weapons to those utilized today by soldiers in modern armies. Classic battles dating as far back as Marathon, Cannae and Carthage will provide a start point and from there the greater Roman conquests will be explored as well as the battles of and for Jerusalem, Hastings, Agincourt, Quebec, Trafalgar, Austerlitz, Waterloo and so on up to and including specific battles from the Boer War, the First and Second World Wars and Korea. In the case of the latter, special consideration will be given to the role played by Canadian soldiers. Military leadership will also be examined with special attention given but not limited to; Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Ceasar Washington and many more. Course type: gr. 12 elective History 12 HI12 If you enjoy discussions, writing, thinking critically, debating and history, this is the course for you! While engaging in the listed activities you will become proficient in your understanding of the forces that shaped the 20th Century. The course examines major events between 1919 and 1991 in Russia, China, India, the Middle East, South Africa and the United States to name a few. World War II and the Cold War are additional focal points. History 12 is a demanding but rewarding course. Course type: gr. 12 elective Law 12 LAW12 What would it be like to live in a world without laws? Laws are an integral part of our daily lives. Without them we can’t function effectively. This course will provide students with an introduction in Canadian criminal and civil law. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills of analysis, research and communication through group and individual assignments. Emphasis is on studying real cases, preparing and acting out trials and courtroom procedures. Course type: gr. 12 elective “You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.” Clay P. Bedford 23 Technical Education Robotics 9 Metalwork 9 ROB9 This course is an introduction to robotics: the construction of robots, the programming of basic robots, and appropriate safety protocols. Robotics 9 will also explore career options and lifelong interests linked to the fields of Robots, Robotics, Mechatronics, and Programming. Course type: applied skill elective Engineering 9 ENR9 MET9 Metalwork 10 TEM10 Woodwork 10 TEW10 Do you like to make things out of metal? Are you mechanically inclined? Metalwork 9 students will have the opportunity to use all of the machines in the shop, including lathe and milling machines, welders, forge and foundry equipment, and sheet metal tools. Whether you’re new to the shop areas or have experience, this is the year to start working with your hands and start building with metal!! Course type: applied skill elective Drafting and Design 10 TED10 Metalwork 10 is an introduction to the metal trades. This project based course covers shop safety, welding, casting, forging, and machining. This is a handson course and students will practice safe work procedures in an industrial shop. Course type: applied skill elective Want to be part of an age-old tradition? Come and try your hand at Woodwork! Whether you have experience or not, this course is fun and challenging. It allows you to make a variety of projects while learning how to use hand and power tools. From the basics, to some complex machining operations, this course covers it all! Quality construction and safety are highly stressed while building some required projects. After the required projects are completed, students are encouraged to use their creativity and design to create their own projects. Course type: applied skill elective Do you have a curious mind? Do you have a knack for seeing things on paper and picturing them in real life? Well, Drafting and Design may be the course for you! Students that take this course will learn to do mechanical drawings that people in industry use to build things. Drafting is precision drawing using special instruments to create an accurate representation of an object. Sound complicated? Well it’s not! Students start out using basic skills to Drafting and Design 11 DD11 show the true shape of an object. From Do you have an interest in architecture, there, they use these skills to draw using graphic art, fashion design, advertising a computer with a special program called layout, or carpentry? This course may AutoCAD. This course is great for those be for you! Drafting 11 begins by having who are mechanically inclined and/or students represent objects by doing artistic. Student design and creativity mechanical drawings, just as objects is encouraged on certain assignments are drawn in industry. Students are then and precision is required on others. This encouraged to use a computer program course is valuable to those students who called AutoCAD to draw a variety of may be interested in architecture, graphic objects to certain industry standards. From art, fashion design, advertising layout, or there, Drafting 11 students are taught the Woodwork 9 WW9 carpentry.basics of house design and floor plans. At Do you like working with your hands? Course type: applied skill elective this stage, students have the option to draw Take Woodwork 9 at Carihi and you will with a pencil or use the computer. Each have the opportunity to build a variety of Mechanics 10 TEC10 student is encouraged to use his or her cool projects!!Mechanics 10 is an introductory creativity and design abilities to draw their The teacher is a ticketed carpenter, who course to mechanics. Topics include dream house. cannot only help you to build it right but sources of power, both internal and Course type: applied skill elective also help you to add your own custom external combustion engines, fuels designs to your projects!! and fuel systems, electrical systems, Auto. Technology 11 AT11 You will have the opportunity to use all lubrication systems, power transmission, This is an introduction to car maintenance of the tools in the shop, to create anything and basic hydraulics. The repair and and the automotive service technician from furniture, to wooden bowls, to construction of projects such as go-carts field. Students will complete service skateboard decks!! and motorcycles is encouraged, as well and maintenance labs on shop vehicles Whether you’re new to the shop areas as repairs of outdoor equipment brought and will be expected to complete basic or have experience, make this the year in by shop clients. This is a hands-on repairs with instruction. This is a handsto start working with wood!! course and students will practice safe on course and students will practice safe Course type: applied skill elective work procedures in an industrial shop. work procedures in an industrial shop. Course type: applied skill elective Course type: applied skill elective 24 Are you a problem solver? Do you like to be challenged? Can you think outside the box? Well this is the course for you! Engineering 9 focuses on hands on, project based learning. Everything from building hovercrafts with real engines, to robotics and hydraulics, to welding, and drafting, this course covers it all! If you have an interest in design and engineering this course is a great place to start. Students will learn the basic design process and how to do a set of working drawings. Then they can put their plans into action. Every topic discussed will have a theory portion, and a project to reinforce the theory. A great course for problem solvers and thinkers who like to get their hands dirty!! This course is a great place to start for students that are heading towards engineering or trades person career paths. Course type: applied skill elective Carpentry and Joinery 11 CJ11 Auto. Technology 12 AT12 ACE-IT Residential Construction Come down to the wood shop and build This course expands on the topics covered a classic piece of furniture that will in grade 11. Auto Tech 12 is ideally suited last a lifetime! Whether you have done for those individuals planning a career woodwork before or not, this course in the automotive trades. Auto Tech presents fun new challenges! While 12 students will be expected to be selfbuilding beautiful pieces of furniture, starters, and will be required to complete a students will learn to use all of the re-build project using Haynes or Mitchell machines in the shop safely. They will be Online Manuals. This is a hands-on introduced to basic machine operations course and students will practice safe as well as some complex machining work procedures in an industrial shop. and jig use. Emphasis is on quality Course type: gr. 12 applied skill elect. construction, safe use of machines, as well as the versatility of machines in the Carp. and Joinery 12 CJ12 shop. After a couple mandatory projects The Carpentry industry is booming! students are encouraged to create their Think you might want to take this career own masterpieces. Students often surprise path? Or do you simply like to work with themselves by building a quality piece of your hands? Either way, Carpentry 12 is furniture that looks like it was bought in a great course! It offers students some a store. freedom in the shop and the ability to express themselves with wood. Using Course type: applied skill elective some prior skills and exploring new Metalwork 11 M F M 1 1 ones, this course allows students to build Metalwork 11 is a continuation of topics almost anything! While maintaining covered in grade 10. In grade 11 students quality construction and safe machine are further expected to develop design and use students are encouraged to challenge layout skills, use measuring instruments, themselves in the shop. Students can and complete a major project. This is a build the project of their choice! A fun, hands-on course and students will practice interesting, and challenging way to spend safe work procedures in an industrial your last year at Carihi! shop. Course type: gr. 12 applied skill elect. Course type: applied skill elect. Drafting and Design 12 Are you serious about being a carpenter? Or, do you already have a job in the construction industry? ACE-IT Residential Construction is a new program at Carihi and is taught by a journeyman carpenter. This program allows students to get both high-school and college credit at the same time! The course runs consecutively with the regular construction course, however Aceit students get two blocks a day of straight construction! The course is double blocked each day and students in this class will receive credit for the first year of the theory portion of a carpentry apprenticeship .This course is a step in the right direction for any student interested in the construction trades. From buying a lot, to framing a roof, this course goes into detail about residential construction. Safe operation of both stationary and portable tools is a key component of the course. Provincial Exam in the College portion Course type: app. sk. elect./gr. 12 Course credits: 8 Recommended prerequisite: CJ11 Metalwork 12 MFM12 DD2 Metalwork 12 expands on the topics of From buying a building lot, to designing a house to be built on it, this course covers it all! Students start by surfing the net for the lot of their dreams. Then, with help from some introductory assignments, students design and draw a house and a garage to be built on that lot. By this point, students are capable of drawing with pencil or on the computer, it is the students’ preference. By the end of this course, students have a sound grasp of housing/construction terminology, plot plans, floor plans, and elevation drawings. This is an ideal course for students considering architecture, engineering, interior design, carpentry, and drafting as career possibilities. It is also great for students looking for a fun, challenging elective. Course type: gr. 12 applied skill elect. grade 11. This course is ideally suited for those students thinking of a trades career in either machining, welding, or fabrication. This is a hands-on course and students will practice safe work procedures in an industrial shop. Course type: applied skill elect./gr. 12 Robotics 11/12 EL11/12R Head to head battles between metal behemoths fighting for supremacy on the field. Well, not quite that exciting, but we will be building robots and having headto-head competitions to see who built the strongest, fastest, best design. Learn basic theory of electronics, the correct use of tools and test equipment, programming, basic metalworking and machining, and design and mechanical principles. Course type: applied skill elect. Excitement in Robotics! Mr.Hayduk experimenting with the power of robots! 25 Extra Curricular Activities Youth 4 Diversity Youth 4 Diversity is a group of students from Carihi who promote multiculturalism, diversity, inclusion and acceptance of students from all cultures, races and backgrounds. We work to encourage a welcoming and positive environment in our school. We work towards this goal by promoting and facilitating activities in our school to celebrate and recognize multiculturalism, educate and promote anti-racism, and to develop and share inclusive leadership skills. We offer free training, and exciting workshops. Carihi Improv The Carihi Improv team is a group of students who get together regularly to learn the skills of improvisational theatre. If you love theatre, have great ideas, can think fast, and want to have fun, this club is for you. The team practices weekly, starting in September, to prepare for the Canadian Improv Games. See Mrs. Knight for details. Drama Festival The NI Regional Drama Festival takes place on the North Island every February. Schools bring their one-act plays Carihi Newspaper It’s not the New York Times but it is and present to an audience and a profesa great starting point to learn about sional adjudicator, as well as take part the making of a newspaper. Writers, in acting workshops. It is a fun learning typesetters and computer wizards are all opportunity for students who love theatre. welcome to join this group. Check in at Interested students need to be committed to weekly rehearsals, and a quality the Library for details! theatrical performance. See Mrs. Knight Green Teamfor details. Are you interested in green initiatives for our school or our community? Join us Gamers’ Guild Fridays at lunch for discussions, updates, The Gamers’ Guild is a co-curricular club and occasional guest speakers. We aim for both experienced and novice gamers for two or three projects a year to create of all types. Leave the gaming consoles awareness of the needs of our planet. at home because most of the games played here are mano a mano (hand to hand). Interact Club Students meet once a week at lunch to Build your resume, make connections play quick games, but most save their enwith the community and earn service ergy for the monthly game-a-thon, where hours for your Graduation Plan. This club gaming goes into the late hours of the is a great connection to the Rotary Club night with games like Risk, Magic, Axis if you are thinking of doing a student & Allies, etc. If you feel like you would exchange. This service club meets once a be interested in joining come to room week at lunch. E113 at lunch on Wednesdays. Don’t forget to bring your favourite game. Fall Season For boys: - Cross Country - Junior Volleyball - Senior Volleyball - Junior Soccer - Senior Soccer For girls: - Cross Country - Junior Volleyball - Senior Volleyball Winter Season For boys: - Junior Basketball - Senior Basketball - Wrestling For girls: - Junior Basketball - Senior Basketball - Wrestling Spring Season For boys: - Track and Field - RugbyJr. & Sr For girls : - Recreational Soccer - Soccer Jr. & Sr. - Track and Field Yearbook Create a lasting memory for you and your classsmates. In this club you will develop computer skills, photography skills and editing skills and you can do it all while earning credits toward graduation. 26 Sports Teams Carihi sponsors many very successful sports team that complete in inter-school leagues, tournaments and playoffs. Check with the staff in the Physical Education Department for team and season details. The teams currently sponsored are: Senior Girls Basketball game eBlend at Robron Centre eBlend offers a full range of secondary school courses including the two listed below. See your counselor for futher information. PROBLEM SOLVING 11 In problem solving we will focus on solving a variety of problems involving the mathematics 10 and 11 curriculum. As part of this course students will prepare to write the American Mathematical Society’s contest (recognized by SFU and most universities in the US) and the Waterloo contest. Several other contest will also be written. STATISTICS AP Statistics Advanced Placement covers all of the material of a one semester university level statistics course. Students will meet for three hours each week to work on problem solving and new material. Students should have good mathematical skills (B or better in Principles of Math 10) and read at a college level. Students may write the College Board examination in May to apply for credit at the university level. What are you going to do when you finish secondary school? If you don’t have a clear vision of where you would like to go, get on the internet and follow the three steps below: Step 1: Go to careercruising.com. The user name is carihi. The password is tyees. Fill out the survey to find out what occupations your area of interests lead you to. Make note of these and proceed to step 2. Step 2: Go to http://workfutures.bc.ca. Click the A-Z menu and find the jobs you made note of in step 1. Read through the listing and make note of the major features of the job. Go to step 3. Step 3: Go to http://educationplanner.ca. Use the filters on the front page to narrow your search to find what programs are offered where. Check the entrance requirements in particular. These requirements will partly determine what courses you should take in secondary school. If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn’t need motivation to speed him up. What he needs is education to turn him around. Jim Rohn Fitness in Carihi takes many forms. from working out in the fitness centre to learning the arts of soccer from Mr. Jepson in Soccer PE. 27 Making the Grade – Finding Success in Secondary School “I have never known a teacher to fail a student who had perfect attendance in their course.” - John Frishholz, retired Carihi Counsellor Such a simple piece of advice, but think about it; if you are in class everyday, many things will fall into place that will inevitably lead to your success. First, you would have to learn something if you were there every day. You would get to know your teacher really well if you were there every day and they would get to know you. If your teacher knew you really well could they fail you? You? Not likely! There are many areas of senior high school to think about and the following are some simple time tested pieces of advice that will help you find success over the next three years. Success in Classes: - Attend every day. If you do have to be away let your teacher know. - Talk to your teacher about assignments and anything you do not understand or need help with. -Develop good note taking and study skills. - Be respectful of your teacher; it will not go unnoticed. - Get to know someone in your class. You can: • get notes if you have to be away, • do project work or problem solve together, • study together. - Involve your parents in your education. They can meet your teacher if you have problems. Success on Tests and Government Exams: - Take good notes in class so you can review easily. -Study with a friend. - Review past exams (can be found on the internet) - Make certain that you are well rested prior to writing. -Arrive at the test on time, not rushed. -Come prepared – pens, pencils, calculator, eraser. - Take the time allowed, read questions carefully, and proof your work thoroughly, and use the planning pages for the written response questions. Success with Scholarships: - Maintain good grades; the best that you can. - Stay informed. Talk to a counselor about what is new and up to date. - Keep a current and active resume of all of your activities. - Be involved in your school and community. Most scholarships require some or extensive community service and evidence of citizenship and leadership. - Develop a file of reference letters. When compiling this file: • Ask people who know you the best, • Provide them with lots of time to write the letter, • Give them your resume and other information that will help them write a good letter. Do not leave it until the last minute, • Be clear about why the letter is needed: entrance to an institution or specific program, scholarship, bursary, employment, etc. - Keep a copy of your scholarship applications as you might be able to use essay or long answer questions for more than one application. - Talk to your parents about possible scholarships or bursaries through their employment. - Do not leave scholarships until the last minute; they can be a lot of work. General or Social Success – Making secondary school positive: - Get involved: join a club, a sports team, take part in spirit activities. - Respect the staff, other students and the building – it is your school. - Don’t let a small concern become a big problem. Talk to a teacher, a counselor or and administrator. - Be positive in the halls and at breaks: don’t litter, don’t accept rudeness, be positive with others. - Celebrate the differences of those around you; appreciate the diversity or our school. 28 Scholarship and Bursary Information CARIHI Parent Advisory Committee Scholarships Carihi PAC promote academic achievement through yearly scholarships. Areas which have been considered in the past include: ArtBand Business Education Computer Studies EnglishForeign Languages Home Economics Community Service MediaMechanics DramaPhysical Education MathScience Social Studies Technical Education District Scholarships The purpose of the District Scholarships and Awards is to acknowledge excellence in learning fields other than the academic. To qualify, a student must present to the local scholarship committee a concentration of courses that are career oriented (Industrial, Commerce, Community Services or Visual and Performing Arts). Candidates must have achieved an average letter grade over the Grade Twelve year of at least C+, and have completed graduation requirements to be eligible for the $500 or $1,000 scholarships . See a Counsellor for additional information. Other Scholarship and Bursaries School District #72 has an extensive scholarship and bursary program for students planning to attend post-secondary institutions. Students who require advice regarding student loan, scholarship, or bursary applications should contact a counsellor in Student Services. Other Opportunities Some opportunities for students wanting a change of pace from regular secondary school life are: 1. Exchange Programs - Rotary - Ishikari - EF and AFS Interculture Canada programs - French 2. Duke of Edinburgh Award Program 3. Encounters Canada - 1 week visits to the Terry Fox Centre in Ottawa 4. United World Colleges - (for Grade 12 and first year university) 5. Rotary Adventures in Citizenship Ten Steps to Selecting a Post-secondary School that is Right for You! 1. Make a clear list of your goals and interests. 2. Following up on that list, find out what kind of education and training you’ll need to work in that area. 3. Prepare for the admissions tests as if you are preparing for a marathon: don’t cram and rush the process, slow and steady will help you win this race. 4. Familiarize yourself with the different types of schools; many will encourage you to visit campus and sit in on classes, allowing you to get a feel for the place. 5. Talk to the school’s financial aid officers to find out how they can help make your dreams happen. 6. Hit their websites. All are online and the sites are loaded with information about residence life, specific programs and awards. 7. Make a short list of the schools that possess the characteristics you’re looking for and that best meet your goals and needs. 8. Request additional information from schools you are interested in including applications for admission and a cost breakdown. 9. Apply for admission to the four to six schools that top your list. Many schools require that you apply anywhere between six months and a year in advance. Call the Admissions Office to find out each school’s application deadline. 10. Talk with your school counselor and ask any questions you may have… It is your future, take charge! 29 Math Opportunities Below are examples of the math opportunites available at Carihi. Please consult with your current math teacher to see which course is best suited to you. 30 Grade 9 Program Course Selection 2013-2014 English Track Student French Immersion Student District 93 Student English 9 _________ English 9 _________ English 9 _________ Math 9 _________ Mathematiques 9 _________ Mathematiques 9 _________ Science 9 _________ Sciences 9 _________ Sciences 9 _________ Social Studies 9 _________ Sciences Humaines 9 _________ Sciences Humaines 9 _________ a PE 9 choice _________ Français Langue 9 _________ Français Langue Premiere 9_____ Electives (select 6) a PE 9 choice _________ a PE 9 choice __________________ Electives (select 4) Electives (select 4) __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ _________ Alternatives (select 2) Alternatives (select 2) Alternatives (select 2) __________________ __________________ __________________ All electives are for one term only, unless otherwise indicated. Students are to fill in all blanks. Where a course is designated as having 2 terms students are to fill in two blanks for this course. Students must also select at least one course from the Fine Arts Electives and one course from the Applied Skills Electives. Remaining courses may be chosen from any of the elective boxes. It is highly recommended that a student consider choosing a language elective to keep post-secondary opportunities open. Applied Skills Electives Astronomy 9 Cafeteria 9 Engineering 9 Foods 9 Metalwork 9 Robotics 9 Textiles 9 Woodwork 9 Leadership 9/10 is available for 2 terms Fine Arts Electives Art 9 Digital Media 9 Drama 9 Guitar 9 Improv 9 Video Productions 9 Writing 9 Band Elective Band 9 (2 terms) - Band 9 is a year long course and will be combined with English 9. Each course will be taught on alternate days. Language Electives French 9 (2 terms) Kwa Kwala 9 (2 terms) Introductory Spanish (2 terms) Physical Education Choices PE 9/10 Boys PE 9/10 Girls Conditioning 9/10 Boys Conditioning 9/10 Girls Soccer 9/10 Co-ed Basketball PE 9 - 12 Baseball PE 9 - 12 31 31 32 My Credits for Graduation Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 Eng. or Com. 11 _______ Eng. or Com. 12_______ Social Studies 10 a S.S. 11 _______ ______________12 Science 10 a Science 11 _______ ______________12 a Math 10 _______ a Math 11 _______ ______________12 P.E. 10 Planning 10 an Applied Skill or Fine Art _______ 30 hrs. of work experience 150 minutes of physical activity per week 150 minutes of physical activity per week 150 minutes of physical activity per week Grad Transition Plan Total: Total: Grand Total (minimum of 80 credits): Total: