OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL FOCUS COURSES
Below you will find a listing of the focus courses unique to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in each of the following areas:
Arts
Classical Studies
Health and Physical Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Arts Focus Courses
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Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
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Music - Instrumental - Band |
AMI1O |
AMI2O |
AMI3M |
AMI4M |
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Music – Vocal |
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AMV2O |
AMV3M |
AMV4M |
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Visual Arts – General Crafts |
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AWA2O |
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Visual Arts - Photography |
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AWQ2O |
AWQ3O |
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Music – Instrumental – Band, Grade 9, Open AMI1O
This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use. Emphasis will be on performance and students will be strongly encouraged to participate in music opportunities beyond the classroom.
Prerequisites: None
Music – Instrumental – Band, Grade 10, Open AMI2O
This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participating in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology and history. Emphasis will be on performance and participation in music opportunities beyond the classroom.
Prerequisites: None
Music – Instrumental – Band, Grade 11, University/College AMI3M
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music, including baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyze and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities. Emphasis will be on performance and participation in music opportunities beyond the classroom.
Prerequisites: Grade 9 or 10 music, open
Music – Instrumental – Band, Grade 12, University/College AMI4M
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently. They will also complete complex creative projects. Emphasis is on performance and students will be strongly encouraged to participate in music opportunities beyond the classroom.
Prerequisites: Grade 11 Music, University/College or Open
Music – Vocal, Grade 10, Open AMV2O
This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participating in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology and history. Emphasis is on performance and participation in music requirements beyond the classroom.
Prerequisites: None
Music – Vocal, Grade 11, University/College AMV3M
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music, including baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyze and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities. Emphasis is based on performance and participation in music requirements beyond the classroom.
Prerequisites: Grade 9 or 10 music, open
Music – Vocal, Grade 12, University/College AMV4M
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently. They will also complete complex creative projects. Emphasis is based on performance and participation in music requirements beyond the classroom.
Prerequisites: Grade 11 Music, University/College or Open
Visual Arts – General Crafts, Grade 10, Open AWA2O
This course emphasizes learning through practice, building on what students know, and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will include the refined application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives may be achieved either through a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., drawing, painting). Students develop practical skills through projects involving the mediums of clay, glass, latex paint, calligraphy and plaster.
Prerequisites: None
Visual Arts - Photography, Grade 10, Open AWQ2O
This course emphasizes learning through practice, building on what students know, and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will include the refined application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives may be achieved either through a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., drawing, painting). The emphasis will be on traditional photographic mediums, however emergent technologies will be explored when they become available to the school.
Prerequisites: None
Visual Arts - Photography, Grade 11, Open AWQ3O
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will explore a range of subject matter through studio activities, and will consolidate their practical skills. Students will also analyze art works and study aspects of Western art history, as well as Canadian art forms and art forms from various parts of the world. The emphasis will be on traditional photographic mediums, however emergent technologies will be explored when they become available to the school.
Prerequisites: Grade 9 or 10 Visual Arts, Open
Classical Studies and International Languages Focus Courses
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Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
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Spanish |
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LWSBD |
LWSCU |
LWSDU |
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Italian |
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LWIBD |
LWICU |
LWIDU |
Spanish, Level 2, Academic LWSBD
This course provides students with new language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in the language of study. Students will apply their speaking skills and pursue activities to improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. Through technology-based activities and community-sponsored events, students will continue to explore a range of cultural aspects of the language. Emphasis will be placed on conversation, vocabulary and correct use of language.
Prerequisites: None
Spanish, Level 3, University LWSCU
This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of the international language and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources. Students will gain an understanding of language and build a foundation for further study.
Prerequisites: Level 2 International Languages, Academic
Spanish, Level 4, University LWSDU
This course prepares students for university studies in the international language. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology. The classroom experience will provide an appreciation and development of cultural awareness through various readings, media resources and authentic materials.
Prerequisites: Level 3 International Languages, University, Level 4 or demonstrated proficiency
Italian, Level 2, Academic LWIBD
This course provides students with new language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in the language of study. Students will apply their speaking skills and pursue activities to improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. Through technology-based activities and community-sponsored events, students will continue to explore a range of cultural aspects of the language. Emphasis will be placed on conversation, vocabulary and correct use of language.
Prerequisites: None
Italian, Level 3, University LWICU
This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of the international language and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources. Students will gain an understanding of language and build a foundation for further study.
Prerequisites: Level 2 International Languages, Academic
Italian, Level 4, University LWIDU
This course prepares students for university studies in the international language. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology. The classroom experience will provide an appreciation and development of cultural awareness through various readings, media resources and authentic materials.
Prerequisites: Level 3 International Languages, University, Level 4 or demonstrated proficiency
Health and Physical Education Focus Courses
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Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
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Personal and Fitness Activities |
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PAF3O |
PAF4O |
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Rhythm and Movement |
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PAR3O |
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Personal and Fitness Activities, Grade 11, Open PAF3O
This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills, and will be given opportunities to practice goal-setting, decision-making, coping, social and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health and personal safety. . The focus of this course is to develop a healthy and active living lifestyle by implementing strength and conditioning program.
Prerequisites: None
Personal and Fitness Activities, Grade 12, Open PAF4O
This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living through participation in a variety of sports and recreational activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will develop and implement personal physical fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others. The focus of this course is to continue to develop a healthy and active living lifestyle by implementing strength and conditioning program.
Prerequisites: None
Rhythm and Movement, Grade 11, Open PAR3A
This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills, and will be given opportunities to practice goal-setting, decision-making, coping, social and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health and personal safety. .The focus of this course is to develop a healthy and active lifestyle through aerobics and cardiovascular exercises and activities.
Prerequisites: None
Interdisciplinary Studies Courses - LEADERSHIP
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Leadership |
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IDC4UE |
Course Name
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyze historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge. . . The classroom experience will provide an opportunity for students to put into practice the concepts of leadership with a sound understanding of leadership principles.
Prerequisites: Any university or university/college preparation course
Technological Education Focus Courses will be updated:
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