List of 4 items.

• Grade 9

  Technology and the Skilled Trades

  Course Code: TAS2O

  Prerequisite: None

   

  This hands-on course is designed to provide students with opportunities to further explore the engineering design process and develop other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will design and safely create prototypes, products, and/or services, working with tools and resources from various industries. As students develop their projects to address real-life problems, they will apply technological concepts such as quality control, and health and safety standards. Students explore opportunities for job skills programs and education, and training pathways, including skilled trades, that can lead to a variety of careers, equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the jobs of tomorrow.

  
  

  This course satisfies the Ministry of Education mandatory requirement for Grade 9 or 10 Technology credit course for all students entering Grade 9 from September 2024 onward. 
  
  

  Please note tuition for Technology and the Skilled Trades (TAS2O) is $2,000 (early bird tuition: $1,900), to cover resources and materials.
  
  

  Communications Technology and the Skilled Trades

  Course Code: TGJ2O 

  Prerequisite: None

   

  This hands-on course is designed to provide students with opportunities to further explore communications technology from a media perspective and develop other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
  
  

  This course satisfies the new Ministry of Education mandatory Gr 9 or 10 Technology Credit graduation requirement for all students entering Grade 9 from September 2024 onward. 
  
  

  Exploring Canadian Geography

  Course Code: CGC1W

  Prerequisite: None

   

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

   

  Grade 9 Mathematics

  Course Code: MTH1W

  Prerequisite: None

   

  This course enables students to continue to develop and consolidate an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability and financial literacy. Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning, and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations. Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional, spatial and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.

• Grade 10

  Technology and the Skilled Trades

  Course Code: TAS2O

  Prerequisite: None

   

  This hands-on course is designed to provide students with opportunities to further explore the engineering design process and develop other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will design and safely create prototypes, products, and/or services, working with tools and resources from various industries. As students develop their projects to address real-life problems, they will apply technological concepts such as quality control, and health and safety standards. Students explore opportunities for job skills programs and education, and training pathways, including skilled trades, that can lead to a variety of careers, equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the jobs of tomorrow.

  
  

  This course satisfies the new Ministry of Education mandatory Gr 9 or 10 Technology Credit graduation requirement for all students entering Grade 9 from September 2024 onward. 
  
  

  Please note tuition for Technology and the Skilled Trades (TAS2O) is $2,000 (early bird tuition: $1,900), to cover resources and materials.
  
  

  Communications Technology and the Skilled Trades

  Course Code: TGJ2O 

  Prerequisite: None

   

  This hands-on course is designed to provide students with opportunities to further explore communications technology from a media perspective and develop other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
  
  

  This course satisfies the Ministry of Education mandatory requirement for Grade 9 or 10 Technology credit course for all students entering Grade 9 from September 2024 onward. 
  
  

  Canadian History Since World War I

  Course Code: CHC2D

  Prerequisite: None

   

  This course explores social, economic and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different individuals, groups and communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals and communities in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community and the impact of various individuals, organisations and events on identities, citizenship and heritage in Canada. Students will develop an understanding of some of the political developments and government policies that have had a lasting impact on First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals and communities. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.

   

  Civics and Citizenship & Career Studies

  Course Code: CHV2O (Civics and Citizenship) & GLC2O (Career Studies)

  Prerequisite: None 

  Credits: Each course is 0.5 credits for a total of 1 credit

   

  The compulsory half credit course Civics and Citizenship will help students better understand what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society, on a local,  national and global scale. Students will learn about Canadian government processes, analyse the importance of Canadian values in regards to issues of civic importance and consider how to become involved in our society. This course is an excellent introduction to Politics, Law and World Issues and world history. Evaluations include creating a photo essay, writing a letter to the editor and developing an action research project.

   

  The compulsory half-credit Careers course is focused around the four areas of learning in the education and career/life planning framework: 

  • Who am I? 
  • What are my opportunities? 
  • Who do I want to become?
  • What is my plan for achieving my goals? 

  Students will explore personality inventories, "best-fit" jobs and volunteer and post-secondary options, and investigate current and future trends in the workplace. Evaluations include researching postsecondary opportunities and creating a budget, creating an application package in support of a current volunteer or job opportunity and assembling an online portfolio.

   

  Principles of Mathematics

  Course Code: MPM2D

  Prerequisite: MTH1W (Grade 9 Mathematics)

   

  In this course, students will build on their foundation from Grade 9 Mathematics (MTH1W). They will use a variety of approaches to solve problems, such as exploring the flight path of a ball, analysing the shape and dimensions of parabolic structures and calculating angles and measurements of small- and large-scale objects. They will explore graphs and equations in depth, understanding the connections between them, and will use this understanding to model real-world situations.

   

  Grade 10 Science

  Course Code: SNC2D

  Prerequisite: SNC1W (Grade 9 Science)

   

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

• Grade 11

  Functions

  Course Code: MCR3U

  Prerequisite: MPM2D (Principles of Mathematics)

   

  For students who are interested in studying science, engineering, business, medicine, economics or mathematics in university, Functions an important course. Students will learn how to represent different types of mathematical relationships (for example, calculating how much caffeine is present in your body several hours after you have a cup of coffee or temperature predictions from weather data). Additionally, students will complete a significant project around long-term investment and borrowing by investigating concepts like mortgages, RRSPs and RESPs. This course leads to Data Management, Advanced Functions, and Calculus and Vectors.

   

  Biology

  Course Code: SBI3U

  Prerequisite: SNC2D (Grade 10 Science)

   

  Why do you have an appendix? Why are the bananas we eat today not as good as the bananas our grandparents ate? Why do you sometimes get the flu even though you had a vaccine? Grade 11 Biology will answer all these questions and more. Students will learn about genetics and inheritance patterns, evolution, the diversity of life, animal and plant anatomy and physiology. They will use simulations, as well as real-life labs to develop their inquiry skills. They will be challenged with a major question: whether or not we are winning the human race. The course will include Socratic lessons, cooperative and group work, role-playing, guided inquiry and independent projects, as well as laboratory and hands-on activities.

   

  Chemistry

  Course Code: SCH3U

  Prerequisite: SNC2D (Grade 10 Science)

   

  Explore the world of chemistry at the atomic level. In this course, students will investigate quantitative chemical phenomena and learn to predict the products and outcomes of a variety of chemical reactions. They will learn how forensic chemists identify unknown substances and how chemical reactions are an integral part of everyday life. Teaching and learning techniques include kinesthetic activities, group work, guided-inquiry activities, Socratic lessons, and hands-on laboratory experiments. 

   

  Physics

  Course Code: SPH3U

  Prerequisite: SNC2D (Grade 10 Science); recommended to have earned at least 75% in both Principles of Mathematics (MPM2D) and Grade 10 Science (SNC2D)

   

  How do electric motors and musical instruments work? How does gravity make objects fall? Students who are curious about the world and plan to study engineering, medicine, architecture or science in university will benefit from this course. Through inquiry-based activities, group discussion and problem-solving, students will explore how objects move, why they move and how energy can change from one form to another. They will study how waves move and how to harness the power of electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test the laws of physics. Students will also have an opportunity to work in the Design Technology Lab to build and analyse a number of devices, including a projectile launcher and electric motor.

• Grade 12

  Advanced Functions

  Course Code: MHF4U

  Prerequisite: MCR3U (Functions)

   

  This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions and select combinations to represent situations; broaden their understanding of rates of change; develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for solving problems in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to a university program.

   

  Biology

  Course Code: SBI4U

  Prerequisite: SBI3U (Grade 11 Biology)

  Highly recommended additional prerequisite: SCH3U (Grade 11 Chemistry)

   

  What are the molecules that are essential for life? What about their structures makes them so essential, and how do they function to allow the massive diversity of life on Earth to thrive in changing conditions? How can we use these molecules to our advantage, and how SHOULD we do so? The major lens of Grade 12 Biology is the intersection of chemistry and biology. You will study biochemistry, metabolism, molecular genetics, homeostasis and population dynamics. You will use simulations in addition to hands-on investigations to further develop your inquiry skills. This course will include Socratic lessons, collaborative work, discussion, guided inquiry, independent projects as well as many laboratory and hands-on activities.