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Arts Focus Courses

	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Instrumental Music - Band	AMI1O
Guitar Music		AMG2O	AMG3M	AMG4M
Music - Vocal/Choral		AMV2O	AMV3M	AMV4M
Visual Arts - Non-Traditional		AWT2O

Music, 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.

This course is intended for students who have previous experience in Concert Band Instruments.

Prerequisite: None

Music, Guitar, Grade 10, Open (AMG2O)

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.

This course is intended for students who have little or no experience in Guitar Music.

Prerequisite: None

Music, Guitar, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (AMG3M)

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 analyse 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.

This course in intended for students who have completed AMG2O

Prerequisite: Music, Guitar, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Music, Guitar, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (AMG4M)

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.

This course is intended for students who have completed AMG3M

Prerequisite: Music, Guitar, Grade 11, University/College Preparation 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.

This course is intended for students who have little or no experience in Vocal Music.

Prerequisite: None

Music, Vocal, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (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 analyse 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.

This course is intended for students who have completed AMV2O.

Prerequisite: Music, Vocal, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Music, Vocal, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (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.

This course is intended for students who have completed AMV3M

Prerequisite: Music, Vocal, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open

Visual Arts, Non-Traditional, Grade 10, Open (AWT2O)

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 are challenged to think “outside of the box”, resolving visual problems through exploration of traditional and non-traditional media and techniques.  Prerequisite: None

Classical Studies and International Languages Focus Courses

	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Italian		LWIBD	LWICU	LWIDU

Italian, Level 2, Academic (LWIBD)

This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them

to communicate in Italian. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of the Italian

culture where the language is spoken by taking part in community sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will be simple.

Prerequisite: none

Italian, Level 3, University Preparation (LWICU)

This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Italian 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 Italian is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.

Prerequisite: Italian, Level 2,Academic

Italian, Level 4, University Preparation (LWIDU)

This course prepares students for university studies in Italian. Students will enhance their ability to use Italian 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 Italian is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology.

Prerequisite: Italian, Level 3, University Preparation

Health and Physical Education Focus Courses

	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Personal and Fitness Activities		PAF2O	PAF3O
Large Group Activities			PAL3O
Aquatics		PAQ2O	PAQ3O	PAQ4O
Outdoor Activities			PAD3O

Personal and Fitness Activities, Girls, Grade 10, Open (PAF2O)

This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that

promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills; participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness, and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices.

This course is limited to females only.

Prerequisite: None

Personal and Fitness Activities, Strength Training, Grade 11, Open

(PAF3OF – girls, or PAF3OM - boys)

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, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety.

The focus is for students to develop and follow a personal training program including strength training and cardiovascular conditioning activities. Separate sections for females and males. Course fee $20.00.

Prerequisite: None

Large Group Activities, Basketball, Grade 11, Open (PAL3OB)

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, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety.

This course will focus on developing Basketball skills.

Prerequisite: None

Aquatics, Grade 10, Open (PAQ2O)

This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that

promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills; participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness, and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices.

Prerequisite: None

Aquatics, Grade 11, Open (PAQ3O)

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, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety.

This course will be taught in the pool area and will focus on Aquatics.

Prerequisite: None

Aquatics, Grade 12, Open (PAQ4O)

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.

This course will be taught in the pool area and will focus on Aquatics.

Prerequisite: None

Outdoor Activities, Grade 11, Open (PAD3O)

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, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety.

A significant portion of course time will be spent on activities that will take place outside the regular school day. These activities may include, but are not limited to; orienteering, backpacking, hiking, camping, skating, wall-climbing, Alpine and Nordic skiing. Course fee: to be based on the activities that will be available during the session.

Prerequisite: None

Information Technology

	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Computer Engineering Technology (Robotics & Control Systems)			TER3M	TER4M

Computer Engineering Technology (Robotics & Control Systems) – Grade 11

This course examines computer systems and control of external devices. Students will develop knowledge and skills in electronics, robotics and programming and will build systems that use computer programs and interfaces to control and/or respond to external devices.  Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers and learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways to careers in computer technology.

Prerequisite: None

Computer Engineering Technology (Robotics & Control Systems) – Grade 12

This course extends students’ understanding of computer systems and computer interfacing with external devices.  Students will assemble computer systems and will learn more about fundamental concepts of electronics, robotics, programming and networks.  Students will examine environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers and explore postsecondary pathways to careers in computer engineering and related fields

Prerequisite: TER3M Computer Engineering Technology (Robotics & Control Systems) – Grade 11