UPPER SCHOOL COURSE CALENDAR

2014 - 2015

Updated Jan. 14, 2014

15800 YONGE STREET AURORA, ONTARIO CANADA L4G 3H7

T 905 727 3178 F 905 841 6911

www.sac.on.ca

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Our commitment is to spark a life-long love of learning by inspiring each boy to become actively involved in discovery. We help our students develop their intellect and broaden their perspective – motivating each boy to achieve his personal best.

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OUR MISSION The Andrean community dedicates itself to the development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen. All of our strengths and resources are directed toward the spiritual, moral, academic, athletic, and cultural education of each student. St. Andrew’s College prepares its students for university and for life.

“Quit ye like men, be strong. Let all your deeds be done with charity.” School Motto

Expectations The school expects the Andrean 1. To acquire the knowledge and skills needed to understand and express ideas. 2. To be curious and creative, with a desire for life-long learning. 3. To develop sound work habits and attitudes that will lead to success. 4. To understand ethical principles and religious beliefs. 5. To show personal responsibility to school life. 6. To appreciate the advantages of living among people from different nations. 7. To offer his time and talents to the larger community. 8. To cultivate health, physical fitness and sportsmanship. 9. To enjoy the rich diversity of cultural life. 10. To enjoy our Andrean traditions. 11. To enjoy the Canadian culture and identity. 12. To develop an informed and compassionate concern for the world in which we live. 13. To gain self confidence and discipline. 14. To develop long-lasting friendships.

Purpose of this Course Calendar This Course Calendar is a planning tool and is designed to help parents, students, and teachers ensure that today’s educational choices open the right doors to the future. This Calendar gives information about the Ontario Ministry of Education requirements for granting the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) along with an explanation of the graduation requirements unique to St. Andrew’s. The Calendar also provides a comprehensive and in-depth listing of the academic courses offered by St. Andrew’s College. You can supplement the information in this printed Calendar by visiting our departmental websites: www.sac.on.ca/us-departmentheads.asp.

Availability of Courses St. Andrew’s College has every intention of delivering the courses listed and described in this calendar. However, we reserve the right to make the final decision as to whether a course will actually run. To best meet the needs of the greatest number of our students, we base our decision on an analysis on whether to run a course or class based on the best use of teachers and teaching space with regard to student enrolment. A decision not to run a course is generally made by June, prior to starting classes in September, and every effort is made to counsel the student into another course in keeping with his overall academic goals.

Graduation Requirements In order to receive an Ontario Secondary Schools Diploma (OSSD) under the Ontario Secondary Schools, Grade 9-12: Program and Diploma Requirements (OSS), the student is expected to successfully complete 30 credits from a variety of subjects. There are 18 compulsory credits and 12 optional.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Subject Area Credits English (one at each grade level: 9 – 12) 4 French-as-a-Second Language 1 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Canadian History (grade 10) 1 Canadian Geography (grade 9) 1 Arts 1 Health and Physical Education 1 Civics and Career Studies 1 Additional English or Third Language or Social Science and the Humanities or Canadian and World Studies 1 Additional Health and Physical Education or Business Studies or The Arts or Modern Language (music, art, drama, or dance)

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Additional Science (grade 11 or 12) or Modern Language or Technological Education (grades 9 to 12) 1 Compulsory Credits 18 Elective credits 12 Total 30

Plus 40 hours of Community Involvement Plus successful completion of the Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Test

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Additional Credits at St. Andrew’s College: All students of St. Andrew’s College are members of #142 SAC Highland Cadet Corps. In order to recognize the skills, personal development, and time engaged in Corps activities, students (other than those involved in the bands) can earn a GPP3O Leadership and Peer Support credit towards their OSS diploma at the end of grade 11. (Note: The Cadet Green Star program, which begins in grade 8, is an introductory program designed to provide students with the skills to be an effective member of the Corps: however, it is not considered a prerequisite for successful completion of the GPP3O course.) Assessment begins at grade 9 in which all students complete the Cadet Red Star program. Students will complete the Silver Star program in grade 10 or engage in one of numerous Cadet Optional Programs. All students in grade 10 will take part in a common Leadership and Peer Support program. The course concludes in grade 11 with Gold Star training and optional programs. Students will undergo a final evaluation and can earn the GPP3O Leadership and Peer Support credit at the end of term 2 of their grade 11 year. Members of the Cadet Band or Pipes and Drums will not take part in GPP3O, but can earn credit for their skill development and time commitment. Students completing 3 years in either the Cadet Band or the Pipes and Drums Corps and who have completed a final assessment at the end of term 2 in their grade 11 year can earn a credit in Music Repertoire, AMR3M. All students are required to take the Introduction to Information Studies in Business course (BTT1O) in their grade 9 year. In addition to furthering the development of information technology and problem solving skills, the BTT1O course counts toward the OSSD requirement of fulfilling an additional Health and Physical Education or Business Studies or The Arts (music, art, drama, or dance.)

Community Involvement Activities As part of the OSSD diploma requirements, students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities in addition to academic requirements. These activities may be completed at any time during their years in the secondary school program. The community involvement requirement is designed to encourage students to develop an awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role that they can play in supporting and strengthening their communities. The requirement will benefit communities, but its primary purpose is to contribute to student development by providing opportunities for students to learn about the contributions they can make to the community to further develop their leadership skills. Records of student community service involvement are maintained by the Community Service Co-ordinator at SAC and a summary of those hours appears on the June Report each year. Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) All students must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in order to earn a secondary school diploma. The test is based on the Ontario curriculum expectations for reading and writing skills developed to the end of grade 9. The test will serve both to determine whether students have acquired the reading and writing skills considered essential for literacy, and to provide confirmation that those students who have successfully completed the test have attained the provincial expectations for literacy. The test is normally written during the spring and is targeted at grade 10 students and students who are new to Ontario in grades 11 and 12. The test can be written more than once without penalty – only successful completion of the test is recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript. Students who pass the test fulfill the literacy requirement. School boards are required to provide remedial assistance for students who do not complete the test successfully. If students have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) accommodations and/or modifications consistent with student’s daily work, is available for the test although the content may not be altered. NOTE: Students who have been eligible to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OLC4O). Students who successfully complete this course will have met the provincial literacy requirement for graduation, and will earn one credit. The credit may be used to meet either the Grade 12 English compulsory credit requirement or the Group 1 additional compulsory credit requirement. Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) The Ontario Secondary School Certificate will be granted upon request to students who leave school before earning the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, provided that they have earned a minimum of 14 credits, as follows:

2 English 1 Canadian geography or Canadian history 1 mathematics 1 science 1 health and physical education 1 arts or technological studies 7 optional credits selected from any available courses in the school

The provision for substitution for compulsory credits applies to the OSSC.

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The Certificate of Accomplishment Students who leave school before fulfilling the requirements for the OSSD or OSSC may be granted a Certificate of Accomplishment. This Certificate is a useful means of recognizing a student's participation in the secondary school program, especially for those students who plan to take certain types of vocational programs or further training for employment after leaving school. A student may return to school or take additional credit courses after having received the Certificate. The student's transcript (OST) will be updated, but a new Certificate will not be awarded when the student leaves again. A student who receives the Certificate and chooses to return to study at the secondary level may earn the OSSC and/or OSSD after fulfilling the appropriate credit requirements for each.

Student Course Load Success beyond the gates of St. Andrew’s College – both in an institution of higher learning and in the world of work – calls upon a person to balance the many demands placed upon him. By expecting students to carry a minimum course load in each of their years at the College (as listed below) we aim to prepare the student to meet the challenges of life. Notwithstanding, we recognize that there are situations that may be taken into account for individuals with issues relating to: -physical and emotional well-being -personal or family circumstances -identified learning disabilities -a significant leadership role that a student takes within the School.

Grade Level Course Load 9 8

10 8 11 7 or 8 12 7 or 6

Grade 11 or 12 students who wish to reduce their course load must contact the Director of Academics, for an application form. NOTE: All course additions and deletions MUST be approved by the Director of Academics in consultation with the student's subject teacher and advisor.

University Requirements Ontario universities require that candidates from Ontario present the OSSD, including at least six university entrance courses. The average for university admission is based on the best six university entrance courses, one of which must be English. The best six courses must also include any prerequisites required by a particular institution and/or degree program. Our University Counselling Department counsels students regarding their university application and oversees the university admission process. We begin mandatory university counselling sessions when students start choosing courses for their grade 11 year. While the majority of our graduates proceed to universities in Ontario, many graduates go to universities in other provinces and countries. Students applying to schools in the United States will require SAT scores. Certain universities in the United Kingdom will accept OSSD qualifications. The following guide should be used for those students interested in specific programs in university. In addition to the guide, the University Counselling Office should be consulted for up-to-date information and program prerequisites.

Program (Faculty) Requirements Arts/Social Sciences/

Humanities English 5 additional credits

Engineering/Applied Science English MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U 1 additional credit

Business/Commerce English MCV4U and MHF4U 3 additional credits

Science English MCV4U, MHF4U, 2 Sciences (Biology recommended) 1 additional credit

Physical Education/Kinesiology English MCV4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U,

SPH4U recommended 1 additional credit

Computer Science English MCV4U, MHF4U,

additional prerequisites for each university (ICS4U recommended)

2 additional credits

Advanced Placement at St. Andrew’s College At St. Andrew’s College, we offer our boys the opportunity to challenge themselves through the College Board’s Advanced Placement program. Students who take an Advanced Placement course are provided the opportunity to take a university-level examination predicated on an enriched and accelerated curriculum. An AP course is a credit course incorporating enough elements of a first-year university course to allow students to bypass the equivalent course upon entering university. Being enrolled in an AP course allows students to specialize and challenge themselves with university-level material that suits their strengths and interests. At the conclusion of the course, students write the internationally recognized AP Exam, with scores following a five-point scale:

5 (extremely qualified) 4 (well qualified) 3 (qualified) 2 (possibly qualified) 1 (no recommendation)

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Students who take AP courses at St. Andrew’s are evaluated on the basis of Ministry Expectations; the additional AP-driven components are assessed, and students are afforded a strong sense of how they will perform on the AP exam. St. Andrew’s College offers a variety of courses that follow the AP guidelines and which culminate with students writing the corresponding AP Exam. Additionally, teachers in non-AP courses offer extra instruction and guidance for those motivated students wishing to write an AP exam. Departments offering AP courses have developed pre-AP skills and knowledge in courses taken by all students in earlier grades. St. Andrew’s College is fully accredited by the College Board to offer AP courses at the School. AP Course Guidelines

• All AP courses have been approved via successful completion of the AP Course Audit; • students are evaluated on the basis of Ministry of Education expectations for a given course; course expectations that are

specific to the AP program are assessed; • teachers use the month of April to prepare for the course final exam; this exam is designed to mimic the AP exam, and includes

both Ministry and AP expectations; the exam may be worth up to 20% of the value of the course; • students complete course summatives or extension/enrichment projects in the weeks following the AP exam which may, at the

discretion of the teacher, be submitted during the regular exam period; • students will earn their right to take an AP exam. This is at the discretion of the teacher and based upon the student’s

performance throughout the year and on the mock exam in April; o Many courses are structured in such a manner that the mock exam is worth the full 20% of the final mark if the student

achieves at a level that will earn him the right to take the exam. When the student does not earn the right to take the AP exam, the mock exam will be weighted at a lesser value. For example, a poor performance on the mock exam may result in the teacher counting this mock exam for only 5% of the total value of the course. In this particular example, the student would then be required to write a June examination, and the weighting for this exam would be 15%. The percentiles provided are for demonstration purposes only, and teachers reserve the right to adjust them accordingly.

• students enrolled in an AP course have earned 80% or higher in the course prerequisite; and, • a teacher of an individual AP course may appeal to have guidelines modified if it is in the best interest of the students in the

program. Communication will be made to students to indicate that modifications have been made.

AP Exam Policies and Procedures

• Students not taking an AP course may order an exam by registering in February; • exams are ordered through the AP Coordinator and not online. AP classes will be checked and guides made available in

February; • there will be pre-exam registrations in April; • exam charges are US$86 per exam. If you order an exam but are not elected to write it by the teacher, there is an automatic

US$15 charge to return the exam; • AP scores are available in July; • since AP work is considered post-secondary, students in these courses who receive a grade of 3 or higher may receive a tax

credit for the year the exam is written; • students may release AP scores to universities to receive a transfer credit once they enrol. This is optional for all colleges /

universities, except McGill; and, • Advanced Placement may be used either for transfer credit or to ease the transition during the first year of university by

essentially repeating the coursework.

Assessment and Evaluation Rationale As educators, we are called upon by the Ministry of Education to adhere to the policies identified in the 2010 publication entitled ‘Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools’. In short, the document follows up on a decade of research and practice pertaining to the use of Bloom’s Taxonomy through the Achievement Charts, the effective use of assessment for, as and of learning, and a renewed focus on and refinement of ‘learning skills and work habits’. The Ministry requires schools to adjust their reporting procedures. Implementation In an effort to ensure that we are meeting with the Ministry’s expectations while simultaneously addressing the needs of the school, the following strategies will be implemented in each division. The strategies will afford a progressive continuum for St. Andrew’s students. The School’s approach to the use of the Achievement Charts and Rubrics will not change. Departments are at leisure to determine the best way to communicate to students how they are progressing in each of the four categories. The Learning Skills have been changed to the following: Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative, and Self-Regulation. The School will provide faculty with a means to assess and track student performance regularly in these areas. In the Middle School, faculty have indicated that they would like to place greater emphasis on the development of these Learning Skills.

• Faculty will include assessments for, as, and of learning; assessments of learning (evaluations) will form the basis of the student’s grade in a given course;

• faculty will ensure that grade calendars are balanced and that there will be no more than one rich evaluation per day;

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• the MS Grade Team leaders will be responsible for managing the grade calendars; • the Ministry has suggested that assessments of learning (evaluations) must be preceded by assessments for and/or as learning;

as such, it is recommended that the ratio of assessments for and as learning to assessments of learning should be 2:1; • additionally, the Ministry has suggested that a course should have in the range of 8-10 assessments of learning (evaluations) per

annum; and, • while the Ministry does not endorse the inclusion of assessments for and as learning in a student’s final grade, faculty may, at

their discretion, designate up to 10% of a student’s final mark to his performance in these areas; faculty are asked to be consistent and judicious in their application of this policy.

Addendum: Re-Evaluation Policy In an effort to afford students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course content and to compensate for the possibility that a student may not achieve at his best on a given day, the following practice, which mirrors our Writing Centre policy, will be set into place:

• faculty have the authority to prescribe a re-test or re-submission of an evaluation if s/he deems that the student has demonstrated outstanding Learning Skills and Work Habits and they have taken advantage of all available academic supports, including such supports as Open Classroom, Math Centre, and ESL Plus. A student does not have the right to expect this accommodation, and faculty are asked to be judicious in their application of this prescriptive opportunity;

• students who have been afforded this accommodation may augment their original grade up to 10%; and, • this accommodation may be afforded to a given student no more than three times in an academic year.

Academic Honours The Academic Merit Pin is awarded each term to students who meet a high standard in their Learning Skills assessments. Further details are available in the Parent & Student Handbook.

Course Selection

1. Course selection sheets and course calendars are distributed and explained to students in early January. 2. Students meet with their Advisor and with either a University Counsellor or an Administration Associate to discuss course selections

and to solve problems that may exist. Students will hand-in a first draft of their choices before the end of January. 3. Department Heads and subject teachers will then review prospective course lists. Students are approved for entry into the course or

are referred to the Director of Academics and/or a University Counsellor or Administration Associate for counselling. NOTE: Students are not permitted to request or change courses or sections because of teacher preference.

Adding and Dropping Courses The last day on which a student may add a course to his timetable is the last day of classes prior to the Thanksgiving break.

Prerequisites and Recommended Preparation Certain courses have prerequisites that must be completed before the course can be taken, as mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Where applicable we, at St. Andrew’s, have listed in the course description additional recommended preparation which, in our experience, better indicates the desired level of academic background needed for success in the given course. Under exceptional circumstances, a prerequisite may be waived by the Director of Academics. A prerequisite may be waived as a result of limited course offerings or suitable background knowledge that has been demonstrated by a student. Subject proficiency will be assessed by the Director of Academics. Appropriate documentation will be placed in the Ontario Student Record when prerequisites are waived. Summer School Credits Given the quality of our faculty and the rigour of our academic program, compulsory and pre-requisite courses must be completed in full-year courses at St. Andrew’s. Whenever possible, reach-ahead courses should be taken at St. Andrew’s, other CIS schools, or publicly-funded schools, all of which offer Ministry of Education approved summer school credits. In order to ensure that students have access to courses that mirror the same level of excellence as the full-year courses taught at St. Andrew’s, a limited summer school program, taught by highly qualified faculty, is available. We support any enrichment opportunities where students are able to learn in other campus-based environments, be they local or international; however, the credits earned in these environments must be elective in nature. Please note: it is our experience that universities reserve the right not to recognize, for entrance purposes, credits earned in non-campus based summer programs. St. Andrew's may support online or correspondence courses earned from accredited institutions requiring students to write in-house, supervised final examinations completed prior to the start of the subsequent academic year. Permission to pursue an “outside” credit must be granted by the Director of Academics; one reach-ahead credit per high school year will be accepted. All English credits must be taken at St. Andrew‘s from September to June.

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Substitutions for Compulsory Credits In order to add flexibility in designing a student’s program and to ensure that all deserving students can qualify for the OSSD, substitutions may be made for a limited number of compulsory credits. With permission, students may replace up to three credits (or the equivalent in half-credits) with courses selected from the remaining courses offered by the school that meet the requirements for compulsory credits. In all cases, the number of compulsory and optional credits will not be less than 30 to earn the OSSD. Substitutions will only be made to meet the special needs of students. Each substitution will be noted in the Ontario Student Record.

Independent Learning Courses St. Andrew’s College believes that the educational benefits to secondary school students of courses taught in school far outweigh the merits of gaining credits through correspondence work. Consequently, the School’s policy is that this work may be granted only under the following conditions:

1) The course is not a repeat 2) The course is not offered at St. Andrew’s 3) The student is in grade 12 and is in jeopardy of not fulfilling OSSD requirements 4) The student/parent finds the tutoring help needed to complete the ILC outside the School 5) The student accepts that the mark will not be included in SAC awards and average calculations

Ontario Ministry of Education Guidelines The courses offered by St. Andrew’s College have been developed according to the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education and then enriched to meet the standards of the college. Unless otherwise indicated all courses are full-credit courses requiring 110 hours of classroom instruction. Should you wish to review a course of study for any of the courses listed here, please contact the Director of Academics.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Out-of-province students entering St. Andrew’s College will have their previous records assessed by a University Counsellor who will determine the diploma requirements which are yet to be fulfilled. Credit equivalency will be added to the student’s Ontario Student Transcript (OST). As well, prior learning includes the knowledge and skills that students have acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside secondary school. Where such learning has occurred outside Ontario classrooms, students may have their skills and knowledge evaluated against the expectations outlined in provincial curriculum policy documents in order to earn credits towards the secondary school diploma. This formal evaluation and accreditation process is known as Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).

Guidance Each student in the school is associated with a member of staff – his Advisor – who is particularly charged with assisting the student in making decisions concerning his academic program and progress. The Advisor is the primary contact for home/school communication relating to academic achievement. In his graduating year, each student is assigned to a counsellor who will deal specifically with university choices and applications. Students will have the opportunity to visit universities as well as to meet with university representatives visiting our campus.

Academic Resources St. Andrew's College maintains an excellent collection of books in the Towers Library and, in addition, offers student’s access to CD-ROMs, videos, slide collections, and other media resources. The school offers wireless connection to a high-speed local area network as well as to the Internet.

Student Academic Conduct The school has in place a well articulated set of policies governing academic integrity. Please refer to the St. Andrew’s College Parent and Student Handbook. The school has also clearly articulated the acceptable use of laptops on the campus. Please refer to the St. Andrew’s College Parent and Student Handbook.

Ontario Student Record The Ontario Student Record (OSR) is the confidential record of a student’s educational progress through school. The OSR is an ongoing record and is transferred from previous schools to future schools. The OSR contains biographical information about the student, a listing of schools attended, parent and guardian information, Ontario Student Transcript, final report cards, any special records of standardized testing, identifications or placement determinations, and health and psychological reports. Parents or students can review the contents of the OSR by contacting the Administrative Office.

The Ontario Student Transcript The Ontario Student Transcript (OST) provides a comprehensive record of a student’s overall achievement in high school. The credits that a secondary school student has earned towards fulfilment of the requirements for the graduation diploma will be recorded on the OST. The transcript, which is part of the Ontario Student Record (OSR), will include the following information:

- the student’s achievement in grades 9 and 10, with percentage grades earned and credits gained successfully

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-completed credit courses

- a list of all grade 11 and 12 courses taken or attempted by the student with the percentage grades earned and the credits gained (students repeating a course for which they have already earned a credit will earn only one credit for the completion of that course – see Full Disclosure Policy”)

- identification of any course that has been substituted for one that is a diploma requirement

- confirmation that the student has completed the community involvement requirement

- the student’s final result on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy test

- an indication of any extraordinary circumstances affecting the student’s achievement in a grade 11 or 12 course

The OST is kept in the student’s Ontario Student Record (OSR) which is maintained in the Upper School Administration Office. A parental request to review the OSR (with or without the student in attendance) may be directed to the Upper School Administration Office.

Full Disclosure Policy All grade 11 and 12 courses are subject to the Ministry of Education’s Full Disclosure Policy. All courses in which a student is registered five days after the issue of the November Report will be recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST) whether the course has been successfully completed or not. A withdrawal is recorded on the OST by entering a “W” in the “Credit” column. The student’s percentage grade at the time of the withdrawal is recorded in the “Percentage Grade” column. Students, who repeat a grade 11 or 12 course that they have previously completed, only earn one credit for the course. However, each attempt as well as the percentage grade obtained is recorded on the OST, and an “R” is entered in the “Credit” column for the course(s) with the lower percentage grade.

Course Codes Course codes are adopted from the Ontario Secondary Schools Curriculum Guidelines and can be interpreted as follows: Explanation of BTT1O:

The first character identifies the subject area B – Business and Technological Studies The second and third characters identify the course TT – Information Technology The fourth character denotes the grade level 1 – Year 1 (Other options: 2, 3, 4; or for most

language courses: A, B, C, D) The fifth character describes the course type O – Open The sixth character, when used, indicates a half-credit course.

R – Half-credit course

Types of Courses Offered at St. Andrew’s College:

Grade 12 University Preparation Courses (U), University/College Preparation Courses (M)

Grade 11 University Preparation Courses (U), University/College Preparation Courses (M), Open Courses (O)

Grade 10 Academic Courses (D), Open Courses (O) Grade 9 Academic Courses (D), Open Courses (O)

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

THE ARTS

Drama Drama, Grade 10, Open ADA2O Prerequisite: None This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences. In addition to acting for the stage and producing plays, students will also learn the basics of film acting and develop original short films.

Drama, Grade 11, University/College Preparation ADA3M Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 9 or 10, Open This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences. In addition to acting for the stage and producing plays, students will also learn the basics of film acting and develop original short films.

Drama, Grade 12, University/College Preparation ADA4M Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpret dramatic literature and other texts and media sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures, and will analyse how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond secondary school. In addition to acting for the stage and producing plays, students will also learn the basics of film acting and develop original short films.

Music This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop an understanding of the conventions and elements of music and of safe practices related to music, and will develop a variety of skills transferable to other areas of their life. Music study at the Grade 9 and 10 levels is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music through a focus on practical skills and creative work. Students will find in music a source of enjoyment and personal satisfaction and will gain creative problem-solving skills, individual and cooperative work habits, knowledge of themselves and others, a sense of personal responsibility, and connections to their communities and future careers. Students develop their awareness of the elements of music (pitch – melody, harmony, and tonality; duration – beat, metre, rhythm, and tempo; dynamics and other expressive controls; timbre; texture; and form) and apply them to create and perform works that are related to their personal interest and experience. Students also refer to the elements of music when reviewing, evaluating, and reflecting and commenting on their own and others’ creative work. NOTE: A maximum of two credits towards the OSSD may be obtained through satisfactory standing in recognized programs offered by conservatories of music.

Introductory Music, Grade 9, Open AMU1O1 (Level 1) Prerequisite: None

As an instrumental introduction to band, this course is designed for students with limited or no previous band experience. Some previous practical experience on the piano, guitar or an orchestral instrument is an advantage but not necessary. Throughout the year, students learn basic technique and acquire reading skills on their instrument. Through exposure to suitable elementary repertoire, students develop a sense of ensemble skills and achieve a reasonable facility on a band instrument by the end of the year. Development of the non-performance areas of listening, ear training, history and theory will be integrated into the program. A study of the Baroque era of music is explored. Participation in a SAC ensemble is strongly encouraged.

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Experienced, Music, Grade 9, Open AMU1O2 (Level 2): SAC Recommended preparation: Grade 8 Band or equivalent band experience. Students taking private lessons may take this course after consultation with the Head of Music. This course is designed for students with at least one year of band experience or its equivalent in private study. Students continue to develop their listening and performance skills and acquire greater technical facility on their instrument. Students are exposed to a wide variety of Level 2 repertoire. Development of the non-performance areas of listening, ear training, history, and theory will be integrated into the program. A study of the Baroque era of music is explored. Advanced students may audition for the Wind Ensemble. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Bagpipe Grade 9 Open AMU1OB Students must have at least one year of bagpipe study, be able to play four simple tunes on the pipes, and the approval of the Head of Music and the Director of Piping. Students will continue their development as pipers, learning more complex and demanding finger work and expanding their repertoire to include more difficult marching and ceremonial pieces and improving their ability to maintain and tune this temperamental instrument. Students are expected to be part of the AMR music repertoire program as members of the Junior or Senior Pipes & Drums. Students will also study general music theory as prescribed for the grade 9 level by the Ministry of Education. Drumming (Pipe Band Snare Drum) Grade 9 Open AMU1OD

Participation in this class requires that the students must have some background in drumming or percussion, be able to play basic drum rudiments and have the approval of the Pipe Band Drumming Instructor. Students will develop their skills in order to be an effective pipe band drummer. Assessments are based on technical development on the instrument, repertoire, music theory, music history and an independent study project. Students are expected to take part in the AMR music repertoire as a member of the Junior Drum Corps.

Music, Grade 10, Open AMU2O Prerequisite: None SAC Recommended preparation: Grade 9 Band or equivalent band experience. Students taking private lessons may take this course only after consultation with the Head of Music. This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities. They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to the self, communities, and cultures. This intermediate band course is designed for students with at least one year of band experience or its equivalent in private study. Students continue to develop their listening and performance skills and acquire greater technical facility on their instrument. This will be developed through exposure to a wide variety of Level 2 and Level 3 repertoire. Development of the non-performance areas of listening, ear training, history and theory will be integrated into the program. A study of the classical era of music is explored. As music is a performing art, all students enrolled in a music course MUST perform in an approved SAC music ensemble during the school year. Advanced students may audition for the Wind Ensemble. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Bagpipe, Grade 10 AMU2OB Prerequisite: AMU1OB or equivalent Students must have at least a year on the pipes and have built up a repertoire of 15-20 tunes. Repertoire development on the pipes continues, including more than just band and ceremonial classics. Tuning and bagpipe maintenance skills are also developed further. Repertoire enhancement includes a competition march as well as simple jigs, strathspeys and reels. Students will also study general music theory as prescribed for the grade 10 level by the Ministry of Education. Students are expected to be part of the AMR music repertoire program as members of the Junior or Senior Pipes & Drums.

Drumming (Pipe Band Snare Drum), Grade 10, Open AMU2OD Prerequisite: AMU1OD or equivalent Students must have at least one year experience in pipe band drumming and have learned the basic repertoire of the Senior Drum Corps. In addition to the basic march repertoire, simple strathspeys, reels and jigs will be introduced. Students will also complete a Drum Fanfare and begin learning improvisation through world music applications. Music theory, history and an Independent Study Unit will be included along with the continued technical focus and development of repertoire. Students are expected to take part in the ARM music repertoire program as members of the Senior Drum Corps.

Music Repertoire, Grade 11, University/College Preparation AMR3M Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis and performance of various kinds of music including pipes and drums, marches and ceremonial music related to the SAC Cadet Program as well as a broad range of band literature, Canadian and international, aimed at enlivening general music appreciation. 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 imaginative abilities.

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This course is offered through the SAC Cadet Program Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation AMU3M Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open SAC Recommended preparation: Music, Grade 10, Open This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music, including traditional, commercial, and art music. Students will apply the creative process when performing appropriate technical exercises and repertoire and will employ the critical analysis processes when reflecting on, responding to, and analysing live and recorded performances. Students will consider the function of music in society and the impact of music on individuals and communities. They will explore how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers. This intermediate/advanced band course is designed for students with at least two years of band experience or its equivalent in private study. Students continue to develop their listening and performance skills and acquire greater technical facility on their instrument. This will be developed through exposure to a wide variety of Level 3 repertoire. A greater emphasis is placed on the performance aspect of music through solo and chamber music. Development of the non-performance areas of listening, ear training, history and theory will be integrated into the program. A study of the Romantic era of music is explored. Students are required to participate in the SAC Wind Ensemble. The Wind Ensemble rehearsals are Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Bagpipe, Grade 11, University/College Preparation AMU3MB Prerequisite: AMU2OB or equivalent Students must have at least two years on the pipes and have built up a repertoire of more than 30 tunes, including at least one competition piece. By this stage in their development, students are expected to be able to tune their pipes and play at a basic solo performance level. Repertoire will include a number of competition pieces, and advanced level strathspeys, reels, hornpipes and jigs. Theory studies will now focus on pipe music and history: writing out tunes by hand from memory, studying the history of bagpipes and the music, and some simple composing and harmony creation. Students are expected to be part of the AMR music repertoire program as members of the Junior or Senior Pipes & Drums.

Drumming (Pipe Band Snare Drum), Grade 11 Open AMU3MD Prerequisite: AMU2OD or equivalent Students must have at least two years experience on the pipe band snare drum and have built up a repertoire of ceremonial music and concert performance repertoire. In addition to standard band repertoire, students will be introduced to competition style marches, advanced drum fanfares and will complete a march, strathspey and reel set of music. Theory in grade 11 will focus more on the needs of the pipe band drummer and will develop writing skills required for a leading drummer. Music History will also focus on the history of pipe band drumming and famous drummers. Students are expected to be part of the AMR music repertoire program as members of the Senior Drum Corps.

Music, Grade 12, University/College Preparation AMU4M Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will analyse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers. This advanced band course is designed for students with at least three years of band experience. This is the culmination of musical studies at SAC Students continue to develop their listening and by the end of the year will have achieved a high level of performance skill on their instrument. This will be developed through exposure to a wide variety of Level 3 and Level 4 repertoire. Although the course is based on performance, students will have the opportunity to study arranging, musical analysis, composing and conducting. Development of the non-performance areas of listening, ear training, history and theory will be integrated into the program. A study of 20th Century music is undertaken. Students are required to participate in the SAC Wind Ensemble. The Wind Ensemble rehearsals are Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Bagpipe, Grade 12, University/College Preparation AMU4MB Prerequisite: AMU3MB or equivalent Students must have at least three years on the pipes and have built up a repertoire of more than 30 marching tunes, ceremonial pieces, dance music and several competition tunes. Students are expected to be able to tune their drones well and now learn how to tune the pipe chanter and a group of pipers. Advanced light music skills are honed with more competition music and difficult jigs and hornpipes. Students will also learn and perform at least one piobaireachd – the classical music of the bagpipe. Theory studies will now focus on writing out complex pieces of pipe music by hand and using software both from memory and recordings, as-well-as where the bagpipe fits in with concert instruments. History will delve into piping families and other types of pipes. Students at this level are expected to be the leading musicians in the Senior Pipes & Drums.

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Drumming (Pipe Band Snare Drum), Grade 12 University/College Preparation AMU4MD Prerequisite: AMU3MD or equivalent Students must have at least three years experience on the pipe band snare drum and have built up a repertoire that includes marching tunes, ceremonial pieces, dance music and several competition sets. Students are expected to be able to tune their own instrument and to assist in the tuning of the Corps. In addition to competition sets, the students will develop a competition Hornpipe and Jig and perform an advanced level drum fanfare. Students will further develop their writing skills and compose a competition march using computer software tools. Music history will focus on the highlights of percussion development over the centuries and its application to the pipe band idiom. Students are expected to be part of the ARM music repertoire program as a member of the Senior Drum Corps.

Visual Arts The study of the visual arts provides us with the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of others, thus allowing for the expansion not only of our understanding and appreciation of the past, but of our perceptions of the present. Like music, literature, drama, and philosophy, visual art mirrors and influences the human condition, expressing our origins and our aspirations.

Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open AVI1O Prerequisite: None This course offers an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials through working with a range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular historical art periods and a selection of Canadian art and the art of other cultures. As an introduction to a variety of studio-related activities, this course includes drawing, painting, design, printmaking, and sculpture. Students are encouraged in creativity and discovery, through the exploration of various materials, as well as developing technical skills and control. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design, composition, and linear perspective. The focus for art history is on the pre-historic and ancient civilizations: Egyptian, Greek and Roman.

Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open AVI2O Prerequisite: None 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 focus of the course is on studio-related activities. Course objectives will be achieved through a comprehensive program which includes a variety of media and techniques, including drawing (pencil, charcoal, conte), painting (watercolour, gouache, acrylics); design; printmaking; and sculpture (plaster and clay). Students will study a selection of Canadian art, and characteristics of art from the middle ages: architecture, sculpture, book illuminations, and painting.

Visual Arts, Grade 11, Open AVI3O Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open This course focuses on studio activities in one or more of the visual arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, collage, and/or multimedia art. Students will use the creative process to create art works that reflect a wide range of subjects and will evaluate works using the critical analysis process. Students will also explore works of art within a personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural context. Studio activities include drawing (pencil, charcoal, conte, pastels) and painting (watercolour and oils), design, printmaking (intaglio or relief) and sculpture. Students will create art works that explore a wide range of subject matter, including the human figure. In art history students will study Renaissance, Baroque, Neo-Classicism, and Romanticism as well as art forms from Canada and other parts of the world. They will learn art criticism and evaluate art works, providing grounds for their aesthetic judgments.

Visual Arts, Grade 12, University/College Preparation AVI4M Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open This course focuses on the refinement of students’ skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will analyse art forms; use theories of art in analysing and producing art; and increase their understanding of stylistic changes in modern and contemporary Western art, Canadian (including Native Canadian) art, and art forms from various parts of the world. Students will produce a body of work demonstrating a personal approach. It focuses on studio-related activities. Emphasis is on producing larger, more personal works using a variety of media (new, as well as familiar). The student will develop competence in representational drawing, expressive drawing, and use of drawing as a process to document. The student will develop competence in a painting media (watercolour, acrylics or oils) and produce a body of work that demonstrates the ability to create and transform images. Students will explore a variety of subject matter, but will be encouraged to select their own media and develop their own original compositions. Advanced Placement (AP): With departmental approval students may elect to prepare for an AP exam related to this course.

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BUSINESS STUDIES Business Information and Communication Technology in Business, Grade 9, Open BTT1O Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.

Information and Communication Technology in Business, Extended French, Grade 9, Open BTT1OF Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology. Note: This course is taken concurrently with FEF1D

Introduction to Business, Grade 10, Open BBI2O Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives. Please Note: This only pertains to new students who are entering St. Andrew’s in grade 10, coming from another school, who have obtained a credit in the grade 9 Introduction to Business, course code BBI1O. They are not eligible to take BBI2O because the course content is identical, and a credit can only be issued for one of these two courses.

McEwen Leadership Courses – IDC3O and BOH4M

McEwen Leadership Fundamentals, Grade 11, Open IDC3O Prerequisite: Introduction to Business, Grade 10 Open This course will help students combine 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. Through individual and collaborative inquiry and research, students will analyse the connections among diverse subjects and disciplines; develop information literacy skills in analyzing, selecting, evaluation, and communication information; and become aware of a variety of resources and viewpoints on contemporary issues. They will also examine their own learning styles, relate their inquiries and research to real life situations and investigate career opportunities in new disciplines. *St. Andrew’s College Entrance Requirement Enrolment in this course is competitive and subject to a thorough assessment of the student’s ability to demonstrate the overall and specific curricular expectations of the BBI2O – Introduction to Business course, taken at St. Andrew’s College. Most successful applicants achieve a mark of >85% in BBI2O. Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College Preparation BOH4M Prerequisite: McEwen Leadership Fundamentals, Grade 11, Open This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also emphasized

International Business Fundamentals Online Course, Grade 12, University/College Preparation BBB4Me Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in business studies, English, or Canadian and world studies This online course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing,

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distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for post-secondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.

Accounting Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation BAF3M Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and ethics and current issues in accounting.

Financial Accounting Principles, Grade 12, University/College Preparation BAT4M Prerequisite: Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.

CANADIAN and WORLD STUDIES

Economics The Individual and the Economy, Grade 11, University/College Preparation CIE3M Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied This course explores challenges facing the Canadian economy as well as the implications of various responses to these challenges. Students will explore the economic role of business, labour, and government, as well as their own role as individual consumers and contributors, and how all of these influence stability and variability in the Canadian economy. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, including economic models, to investigate the impact of economic decisions.

The Individual and the Economy, Grade 11, University/College Preparation CIE3MP* Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied This course will be taught in conjunction with the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum This course explores challenges facing the Canadian economy as well as the implications of various responses to these challenges. Students will explore the economic role of business, labour, and government, as well as their own role as individual consumers and contributors, and how all of these influence stability and variability in the Canadian economy. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, including economic models, to investigate the impact of economic decisions.

*St. Andrew’s College entrance requirement Recommended minimum average of 75% in grade 10 history, math and English, as well as a sincere desire to work at the accelerated pace required of the Advanced Placement curriculum.

Analysing Current Economic Issues, Grade 12, University Preparation CIA4U Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities Recommended Preparation: CIE3M This course examines current national and global economic trends and policies from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the impact of choices that individuals and institutions, including governments, make in responding to local, national, and global economic issues such as globalization and global economic inequalities, trade agreements, national debt, taxation, social spending, and consumer debt. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, including economic models, to investigate, and develop informed opinions about, current economic issues and to help them make reasoned economic decisions.

Analysing Current Economic Issues, Grade 12, Advanced Placement CIA4UP* Recommended Preparation: CIE3M with >= 80% or permission of the Department *This course will be taught in conjunction with the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum This course examines current national and global economic trends and policies from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the impact of choices that individuals and institutions, including governments, make in responding to local, national, and global economic issues such as globalization and global economic inequalities, trade agreements, national debt, taxation, social spending, and consumer debt. Students

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will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, including economic models, to investigate, and develop informed opinions about, current economic issues and to help them make reasoned economic decisions. *With respect to the AP component of the program, the aim is to provide the student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in a typical university introductory micro and macroeconomics course. The course as it is taught at St. Andrew’s College builds on the knowledge already gained in grade 11 Economics. Instruction is divided into two parts: the first half of the course is devoted to the study of micro-economics. It emphasizes the nature and function of product markets and includes a study of factor markets and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. The second half of the course examines macroeconomic theory. This gives students substantial knowledge of the principles of economics that apply to the economic system as a whole. In particular, instruction examines economic performance measures, economic growth, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation and unemployment, and the various fields of international economics. Two external examinations are required: one in micro-economics and one in macro-economics. Both are administered by the Advanced Placement Program of The College Board of the United States. OSS Equivalence: This course is cross-listed with CIA4U. Thus, this course will appear as CIA4U on the Ontario Student Transcript Geography Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Academic CGC1D Prerequisite: None This course examines 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 to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place to live.

Regional Geography, Grade 11, University/College Preparation CGD3M Prerequisite: Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Academic or Applied This course explores interactions between the land and people in a selected region and its interconnections with other regions of the world. Students will explore geographic issues related to the region’s environmental, economic, and social/cultural characteristics, including resource sustainability, import/export interrelationships, and living conditions. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate current regional patterns and trends and to predict future directions for the region and its partnerships. Note: This course is developed and delivered with a focus, to be determined by the school, on the geography of a selected region or country of the world.

Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters, Grade 11 University/College Preparation CGF3M Prerequisite: Canadian Geographic Issues, Grade 9, Academic or Applied This course examines Earth’s physical patterns and processes and how they create natural disasters and can contribute to human disasters. Students will explore how physical processes related to Earth’s water, land, and air, as well as interactions between these systems, can affect the planet and its people. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate Earth’s natural processes, to make predictions related to natural disasters, and to create plans to prepare for and/or respond to them.

Spatial Technologies in Action, Grade 12, University/College Preparation CGO4M Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue a career that requires the ability to use computer-based spatial technologies. Students will analyse and propose solutions to real-life issues related to spatial organization, such as determining transportation routes, the most appropriate location for community services, or potential conservation and preservation areas. Students will extend their ability to use geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing and to create maps, charts, and graphs. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process to investigate various issues related to spatial organization.

World Issues: A Geographic Analysis, Grade 12, University Preparation CGW4U Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities. This course looks at the global challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. Students will explore a range of issues involving environmental, economic, social, and geopolitical interrelationships, and will examine governmental policies related to these issues. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate these complex issues, including their impact on natural and human communities around the world.

World Geography: Urban Patterns and Population Issues, Grade 12, University/College Preparation CGU4M Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation or college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities This course explores global population distribution, why people live where they do and variations in their quality of life. Students will examine current population patterns and trends related to urbanization and their impact on human and natural systems. Students will

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apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate issues related to urban life and will propose courses of action aimed at enhancing the sustainability of cities around the world. Advanced Placement (AP): With departmental approval, students may elect to prepare for the Advanced Placement exam in Human Geography. The purpose of the AP course in Human Geography is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyse human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.”

History Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic CHC2D Prerequisite: None This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups 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, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. 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.

Canadian History Since World War I, Extended French, Grade 10, Academic CHC2DF Prerequisite: None Note: This course is taken concurrently with FEF2D, Grade 10 This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups 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, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. 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.

American History, Grade 11, University Preparation CHA3UP Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied SAC Recommended Preparation: CHW3M taken prior to or taken concurrently. This course will be taught in conjunction with the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Students will explore the historical context of key developments that shaped the United States, its identity and culture, and its role in the global community. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating forces in American history.

World History Since 1900: Global and Regional Perspectives, Grade 11, Open CHT3O Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied, or a locally developed compulsory course (LDCC) This course focuses on major developments in world history from 1900 to the present. Students will explore the causes and consequences of global and regional conflicts as well as responses to social, economic, and political developments in various countries and regions. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating historical developments and events, including those that continue to affect people in various parts of the world.

World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century Grade 11, University/College Preparation CHW3M Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied This course explores the history of various societies around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will examine life in and the legacy of various ancient and pre-modern societies throughout the world, including those in, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work in various societies and in different historical eras.

Canada: History, Identity, and Culture, Grade 12, University Preparation CHI4U Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities Recommended Preparation: CHT3O or CHW3M This course traces the history of Canada, with a focus on the evolution of our national identity and culture. Students will explore various developments and events, both national and international, from precontact to the present, and will examine various communities in Canada and how they have contributed to the development of Canadian identity and heritage. Students will develop their sense of Canada’s national identity and how and why it has changed throughout the country’s history. They will extend their ability to apply the

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concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate the people, events, and forces that have shaped Canada.

World History Since the Fifteenth Century, Grade 12, University Preparation CHY4U Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities Recommended preparation: CHT3O or CHW3M This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and assess societal progress or decline in world history. Advanced Placement (AP): With departmental approval, students may elect to prepare for an AP exam related to this course. Law Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 11 University/College Preparation CLU3M Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of rights and freedoms in Canada, our legal system, and family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal law. Students will use case studies and apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process to develop legal reasoning skills and to formulate and communicate informed interpretations of legal issues, and they will develop the ability to advocate for new laws.

Canadian and International Law, Grade 12, University Preparation CLN4Ue Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop their understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law when exploring rights and freedoms within the context of topics such as religion, security, cyberspace, immigration, crimes against humanity, and environmental protection. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process when investigating these issues in both Canadian and international contexts, and they will develop legal reasoning skills and an understanding of conflict resolution in the area of international law.

Politics Civics and Citizenship, Grade 10, Open CHV2OR Prerequisite: None Half Course to be paired with Career Studies, Grade 10, Open This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.

Canadian and World Politics, Grade 12, University Preparation CPW4U Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities Recommended Preparation: CIE3M, CHT3O, or CHY4U taken either prior to this course or taken concurrently with this course. This course explores various perspectives on issues in Canadian and world politics. Students will explore political decision-making and ways in which individuals, stakeholder groups, and various institutions, including different levels of government, multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations, respond to and work to influence domestic and international developments. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate current political policies, issues, and events, and to develop and communicate informed opinions about them.

CLASSICAL STUDIES and INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

Classical Studies Classical Civilization Online Course, Grade 12, University Preparation LVV4Ue Prerequisite: English, Grade 10 Academic or Applied This course introduces students to the rich cultural legacy of the Classical world and encourages them to make connections between antiquity and other societies and to their own personal experiences. Students will investigate such aspects of Classical culture as its

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mythology and literature, art, architecture, philosophy, science, and technology, as well as elements of the ancient Greek and Latin languages. By reading Classical authors in English translation and examining material culture brought to light through archaeology, students will enhance both their communication skills and their ability to think critically and creatively. In addition, they will be encouraged to be culturally sensitive, independent learners who appreciate the interconnectedness of ancient and modern societies and who will be able to apply this understanding to their future endeavours.

Spanish Spanish is one of the International Languages whose learning is supported and encouraged by the Ministry of Education. The program lasts three years. It is not designed to make students fluent speakers of Spanish, although this may happen; rather, the aim is to provide a valuable educational experience and the opportunity to develop a basic usable command of Spanish which can be expanded by further study and by contact with native speakers.

Spanish, Level 2, Academic LWSBD Prerequisite: None This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in Spanish. 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 explore aspects of Spanish culture 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 Spanish language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple. Student exchanges to Spanish speaking countries are offered at this level. At course completion, a written and oral exam is administered.

Spanish, Level 3, University Preparation LWSCU Prerequisite: Spanish, Level 2, Academic or Open This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Spanish 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 Spanish is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources. Student exchanges to Spanish speaking countries are offered at this level. At course completion, a written and oral exam is administered.

Spanish, Level 4, University Preparation LWSDU Prerequisite: Spanish, Level 3, University Preparation This course prepares students for university studies in Spanish. 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. In this course students encounter a detailed and extensive study of Spanish language and culture. Emphasis is on discussion of authors, writing compositions, and reading a Spanish novel. Students are exposed to selected grammar and verb forms, spontaneous dialogue, oral presentations, debates and an independent study assignment. An independent study is assigned midway through the course. At course completion, a written and oral exam is administered. Mandarin Mandarin, Level 1, Academic LKMAD Prerequisite: None This course is designed to enable students to begin to communicate with native speakers of the language of study. Students will use simple language and read age- and language-appropriate passages for various purposes. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language under study is spoken, including social customs and the arts, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources.

COMPUTER STUDIES Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10, Open ICS2O SAC Recommended preparation: Introduction to Information Technology in Business, Grade 9, Open This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts, and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers.

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Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 11, University Preparation ICS3U SAC Recommended preparation: Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10, Open This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields. While this course has no prerequisite, some programming experience is recommended. This course is intended to prepare students for the ICS4U course. Programming and problem-solving skills will be developed by students using the Java programming language, in both a Structured and Object-Oriented approach.

AP Computer Science, Grade 12, University Preparation ICS4UP Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 11, University Preparation This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field. This course will be taught in conjunction with the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum.

ENGLISH English, Grade 9, Academic ENG1D Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the grade 10 academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in grades 11 and 12.

English, Grade 10, Academic ENG2D Prerequisite: English Grade 9, Academic or Applied This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory grade 11 university or college preparation course.

English, Grade 11, University Preparation ENG3U Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory grade 12 university or college preparation course.

Presentation and Speaking Skills, Grade 11, Open EPS3O Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to plan and make effective presentations and to speak effectively in both formal and informal contexts, using such forms as reports, speeches, debates, panel discussions, storytelling, recitations, interviews, and multimedia presentations. Students will research and analyse the content and characteristics of convincing speeches and the techniques of effective speakers; design and rehearse presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences; select and use visual and technological aids to enhance their message; and assess the effectiveness of their own and others’ presentations. Note: This course is designed for students who have completed ESLDO and ESLEO and who are relatively new to the English language.

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Presentation and Speaking Skills, Extended French, Grade 11, Open EPS3OF Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic, FEF2D, Extended French Grade 10 This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to plan and make effective presentations and to speak effectively in both formal and informal contexts, using such forms as reports, speeches, debates, panel discussions, storytelling, recitations, interviews, and multimedia presentations. Students will research and analyse the content and characteristics of convincing speeches and the techniques of effective speakers; design and rehearse presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences; select and use visual and technological aids to enhance their message; and assess the effectiveness of their own and others’ presentations. Note: This course is taken concurrently with FEF3U

English, Grade 12, University Preparation ENG4U Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace. After many years of study in this discipline, students are called upon to display their all-round skills and knowledge of the English language. A major component of this course is the essay: students read, analyse, and respond to many writings in many styles; they write their own pieces, finishing with a major paper researching a Canadian novel. In addition, students will survey the major writers from Chaucer to Eliot; look at contemporary fiction, poetry, and drama; expand their vocabulary by several hundred words; and write a short story. It is a busy, productive, and vital year.

AP English, Grade 12, University Preparation ENG4UP Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation with >= 80% or permission of the Department Head In the AP Language and Composition component of the course, students will focus primarily on non-fiction texts and context. Students will think deeply about language as a persuasive tool and about the dynamic relationship between writer, context, audience and argument. Students are required to take the AP Language and Composition exam on the date determined by the College Board. A mock AP exam will count for the course’s final exam and will serve to prepare students for the AP exam held in May. AP work will be assessed on the bases of the College Board’s AP expectations and Ministry work will be evaluated on the bases of Achievement Chart Categories which take into consideration four key areas of academic achievement: Knowledge, Thinking and Inquiry, Communication, and Application. Course work will be worth 70% of the final grade, a summative evaluation will be worth 15%, and the exam will count for 15% of the grade.

The Writer’s Craft, Grade 12, University Preparation EWC4U Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers. One of the primary goals of this course is to expose students to a wide range of writing opportunities, and to equip them for situations they will encounter in the years to follow. In addition to technical writing skills and academic writing, there will be many chances for students to explore the world of creative writing. During the year we will experiment by writing short fiction, poetry, drama, journalism, and a variety of different personal essays. This course is both challenging and fun.

ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE Students admitted into any of the ESL classes are selected by the ESL Department based on pre-admission assessment (for new students) or achievement (for students already enrolled).

English as a Second Language, ESL Level 4, Open ESLDO Prerequisite: ESL Level 3 or equivalent This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in classroom and social situations and to participate in Canadian society as informed citizens. Students will develop the oral-presentation, reading, and writing skills required for success in all school subjects. They will extend listening and speaking skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond critically to a variety of print and media texts.

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English as a Second language, ESL Level 5, Open ESLEO Prerequisite: ESL Level 4 or equivalent This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.

FRENCH as a SECOND LANGUAGE Core French, Grade 9, Academic FSF1D Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction, or equivalent This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will continue to develop language knowledge and skills by using language-learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. During the winter term students participate in an exciting 5-day language adventure in St. Donat, Québec. There is an additional fee associated with this trip. This program allows students to enrich their linguistic and cultural knowledge of French in an authentic French-speaking environment.

Extended French, Grade 9, Academic FEF1D Prerequisite: Minimum of 1260 hours of elementary Extended French instruction, or equivalent This course provides opportunities for students to speak and interact in French in a variety of real-life and personally relevant contexts. Students will continue to use language-learning strategies introduced in the elementary Extended French program. They will develop their creative and critical thinking skills, through independently responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts, and will continue to enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities. They will also develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners.

Introductory French FSL13 Prerequisite: None This introductory course has been prepared for newly-enrolled grade 9 and 10 students who have no previous experience of French. This course emphasizes the development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills at a beginner level. Students will build knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, family, the classroom, traveling, eating, and making small-talk. Classes will be supplemented with authentic video, a listening programme, an on-line workbook and online practice tests and review.

Starting with the basic vocabulary and structures of peer socialising, the family and the classroom, students are guided into other topic areas which are both relevant and of interest to 14-16 year olds. Some examples of these are sports and pastimes, social groups and their interactions, transport and travel, helping others, protecting the environment. During the winter term students participate in an exciting 5-day language adventure in St. Donat, Québec. There is an additional fee associated with this trip. This program allows students to enrich their linguistic and cultural knowledge of French in an authentic French-speaking environment.

Core French, Grade 10, Academic FSF2D Prerequisite: Grade 9 Core French, Academic or Applied This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real-life situations with increasing independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will continue to develop their language knowledge and skills through the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will continue to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. During the winter term students may participate in an exciting 5-day language adventure in St. Donat, Québec. There is an additional fee associated with this trip. This program allows students to enrich their linguistic and cultural knowledge of French in an authentic French-speaking environment.

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Extended French, Grade 10, Academic FEF2D Prerequisite: Grade 9 Extended French, Academic This course provides extensive opportunities for students to use their communication skills in French and to apply language-learning strategies. Students will respond to and interact with French oral and written texts in a variety of real-life contexts, using their creative and critical thinking skills to explore and evaluate information and ideas in the texts. Students will increase their knowledge of the language through the study of French-Canadian authors. They will also continue to increase their understanding and appreciation of French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners.

Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation FSF3U Prerequisite: Grade 10 Core French, Academic This course offers students extended opportunities to speak and interact in real-life situations in French with greater independence. Students will develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and exploring a variety of oral and written texts. They will continue to broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary for life-long language learning.

Extended French, Grade 11, University Preparation FEF3U Prerequisite: Grade 10 Extended French, Academic This course provides opportunities for students to communicate about concrete and abstract topics in various situations. Students will consolidate language-learning strategies and apply them in a variety of real-life contexts in order to enhance and refine their communication skills, and will continue to develop creative and critical thinking skills. Students will develop their knowledge of the language through the study of contemporary and well-known French European authors. They will also continue to deepen their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners.

Core French, Grade 12, University Preparation FSF4U Prerequisite: Grade 11 Core French, University Preparation This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently. Students will apply language-learning strategies in a wide variety of real-life situations, and will continue to develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. Students will also continue to enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary for life-long language learning.

AP Extended French, Grade 12, University Preparation FEF4UP Prerequisite: Grade 11 Extended French, University Preparation This course will be taught in conjunction with the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum This course further emphasizes the consolidation of communication skills required to interact in French for various purposes about concrete and abstract topics. Students will independently apply language-learning strategies in a variety of real-life and personally relevant contexts, and will broaden their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and analysing oral and written texts. Students will increase their knowledge of the language through the study of Canadian and international French literature. They will also continue to enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. Different texts and readers are used in this course, providing students with a wide range of language and cultural experiences. Some of the required extensive and intensive readings will be selected from modern French, French Canadian and other French-speaking authors, as well as from magazines and newspapers. From these sources students will develop individual or small-group, oral and written presentations and reports, small-group or class discussions, and critical written appreciation. All students will take part in peer editing and in the evaluation of oral presentations. During the final term every student must complete an individual oral and written research assignment on a “French-centred” topic. Excellent French films and videos are used to enhance students' cultural appreciation.

GUIDANCE and CAREER EDUCATION Career Education Career Studies, Grade 10, Open GLC2OR Half Course to be paired with Civics, Grade 10, Open This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.

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Leadership and Peer Support, Grade 11, Open GPP3O Prerequisite: None This course prepares students to act in leadership and peer support roles. They will design and implement a plan for contributing to their school and/or community; develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and conflict management; and apply those skills in leadership and/or peer support roles – for example, as a student council member or a peer tutor. Students will examine group dynamics and learn the value of diversity within groups and communities. This course is offered through the SAC Cadet Program. Scholastic Achievement Tests (SAT) Non-Credit Preparation Course, Grade 11 & 12 Students will prepare for the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT’s), in English and Mathematics, used to gain admittance to U.S. Colleges. This is a non-credit course however, attendance will be taken and attendance rules, available in the Parent & Student Handbook, will be followed. The course is offered at two different times during the year. Grade 11’s are eligible to take the course during either block, from Sept. to Dec. or Jan. to Apr. Grade 12 students must take the Sept. to Dec. option as SAT marks must be submitted to US schools by Jan. the cost for this program is $500.00 which includes the necessary SAT prep. online subscription. This program is scheduled as an official class on the students’ timetable. Therefore, students must be taking at least one spare in order to be eligible.

HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION Personal and Fitness Activities, Grade 11, Open PAF3O Prerequisite: None 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 of this course is on sport specific training. Students who wish to train for a specific sport, with a goal to improve personal performance, will be introduced to basic training principles, program design and implementation.

Personal and Fitness Activities, Grade 11, Open *PAF4O Prerequisite: None This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living 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 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 on sport specific training. Students who wish to train for a specific sport, with a goal to improve personal performance, will be introduced to basic training principles, program design and implementation *Grade 12 students may only choose this course as their 32nd credit.

Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 9, Open PPL1O Prerequisite: None This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety and injury prevention. They will investigate issues related to healthy sexuality, the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and will participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills. Note: The in-class health education component of this course comprises 40% of the total course time.

Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 10, Open PPL2O Prerequisite: None 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. Note: The in-class health education component of this course comprises 40% of the total course time.

Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 11, Open PPL3O Prerequisite: None 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

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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.

Exercise Science, Grade 12, University Preparation PSE4U Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation course in science, or any Grade 11 or 12 open course in health and physical education This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports administration. Students will also study the history, culture and sociology of sport.

MATHEMATICS The purpose of the mathematics program at St. Andrew’s College is to teach students to think mathematically: to understand a problem, consider a number of strategies for solving it, carry out one strategy, then check to see whether the problem has been properly solved. Specific tools and techniques, as taught in the courses described below, contribute to an approach to problem solving that can be profitably applied to a wide range of real life situations in which formal mathematics appear – at least at first glance – to play no role. The mathematics program makes active use of computer software, such as Geometer’s Sketchpad and MathCad and, in the upper grades, the TI-83 graphing calculator. These technological aids help students improve their visualization of a problem, broaden the range of available problem solving strategies, and, by relieving the burden of routine computation, permit students to spend more time considering the broader implications of a particular problem.

Principles of Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic MPM1D Prerequisite: None This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines, and will determine the connections between different representations of a linear relation. They will also explore relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic MPM2D Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic or Applied This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation MCF3M Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic, or Foundations of Mathematics Grade 10, Applied This course introduces basic features of the function by extending students’ experiences with quadratic relations. It focuses on quadratic, trigonometric, and exponential functions and their use in modeling real-world situations. Students will represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically; simplify expressions; solve equations; and solve problems relating to applications. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. Successful completion of MCF3M Functions and Applications will prepare students for, Mathematics of Data Management, MDM4U. The majority of university bound students, and students planning to study technology or apprenticeship programs at college, are expected to take the MCF3M Functions course. In the delivery of the program emphasis must be placed on helping the students to build solid foundations so that they will keep open doors to their own futures.

Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation MCR3U Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation MHF4U Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation Note: The Advanced Functions course must be taken prior to or concurrently with Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior

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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 any one of a variety of university programs.

Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, University Preparation MCV4U Prerequisite: Grade 12 Advanced Functions MHF4U, University Preparation, must be taken prior to or concurrently with Calculus and Vectors This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modeling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.

AP Calculus IDC4UP Recommended preparation: Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12 University Preparation and Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation This course will be taught in conjunction with the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum Calculus is an essential tool for advanced study in many disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach to calculus includes applications in physics and economics to illustrate the importance of calculus to the physical and social sciences. Topics covered by all students include: limits and continuity; differential calculus of functions of a single variable including techniques of differentiation; the Mean Value Theorem and determination of extremes; applications of differential calculus with particular emphasis on physics and economics; differential equations and slope fields; integral calculus of functions of a single variable including the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and techniques of integration; applications of integral calculus. Students pursuing the BC designation will also study: polar coordinates and parametric equations; improper integrals; infinite sequences and series, Taylor Series. Students will study toward gaining the AP Calculus AB/BC credits in IDC4U. *St. Andrew’s College entrance requirement: Students wishing to enroll in this course should have demonstrated a proficiency in previous Math courses as well as a sincere desire to work at the accelerated pace required of the Advanced Placement curriculum.

Mathematics of Data Management, Grade 12, University Preparation MDM4U Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest. Topics to be studied include: tools for data management; statistics of one variable; statistics of two variables; permutations and organized counting; combinations and the binomial theorem; introduction to probability; probability distributions; the normal distribution.

AP Mathematics of Data Management, Grade 12, University Preparation MDM4UP Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation Recommended preparation: Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, University Preparation This course will be taught in conjunction with the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum AP-Statistics is a university-level course focussing on four main themes: - Exploring Data (Observing patterns and departures from patterns using graphical and numerical techniques) - Planning a Study (Deciding what and how to measure: data must be collected according to a well-developed plan if valid information on a

conjecture is to be obtained) - Anticipating Patterns (Producing models using probability and simulation: anticipating what the distribution of data should look like under

a given model) - Statistical Inference (Confirming models, including a statement in probability language of how confident one can be about the selection) Students will employ a variety of resources including TI-83+ programs, Fathom statistical software, a video series entitled “Decisions Through Data”; review sheets; on-line applets, on-line quizzes, Excel, and free response questions from previous AP-Statistics exams. OSS Equivalence: This course is cross-listed with MDM4U. Thus, this course will appear as MDM4U on the Ontario Student Transcript. Students must take either MDM4U OR MDM4UP but not both.

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SCIENCE Science at SAC promotes scientific literacy which we define as the possession of the scientific knowledge, skills, and habits of mind required to thrive in the science-based world. As much as possible, courses call for an active, experimental approach to learning. The goal of relating science to technology, society, and the environment is an important feature of our curriculum. Qualified students may elect to prepare and write AP (Advanced Placement) Examinations in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

General Science Science, Grade 9, Academic SNC1D Prerequisite: None This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity.

Science, Grade 10, Academic SNC2D Prerequisite: Science, Grade 9, Academic This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between 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.

Environmental Science, Grade 11, University/College Preparation SVN3M Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of, and skills relating to, environmental science that will help them succeed in life after secondary school. Students will explore a range of topics, including the role of science in addressing contemporary environmental challenges; the impact of the environment on human health; sustainable agriculture and forestry; the reduction and management of waste; and the conservation of energy. Students will increase their scientific and environmental literacy and examine the interrelationships between science, the environment, and society in a variety of areas. This course is intended for students who do not wish to pursue studies in science beyond grade 11. Biology Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation SBI3U Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.

Biology, Grade 12, University Preparation SBI4U Prerequisite: Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, evolution, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of the detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. Advanced Placement (AP): With departmental approval students may elect to prepare for an AP exam related to this course.

Chemistry Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation SCH3U Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.

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AP Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation SCH3UP Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic This course will be taught in conjunction with the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment *St. Andrew’s College Entrance Requirement Recommended minimum average in most recently completed Science course (SNC2D) is >85%, and, in the opinion of the teacher(s) has demonstrated motivation, conscientiousness, resilience, effective time management, the ability to prioritize, and the capacity to learn independently.

Chemistry, Grade 12, University Preparation SCH4U Prerequisite: Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation SAC Recommended preparation: Greater than or equal to 70% in SCH3U. This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will further develop problem solving and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

AP Chemistry, Grade 12, University Preparation SCH4UP Prerequisite: AP Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation This course will be taught in conjunction with the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will further develop problem solving and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment. *St. Andrew’s College Entrance Requirement Recommended minimum average in most recently completed Science course (SCH3U/P) >85%) and, in the opinion of the teacher(s) has demonstrated motivation, conscientiousness, resilience, effective time management, the ability to prioritize, and the capacity to learn independently.

Physics Physics is the use of mathematics to describe and explain the observable universe. Its fields of study range from subatomic particles to the large scale structure and origins of the universe. Physics is the basis of engineering and modern technology. At St. Andrew’s we attempt to provide access to all areas of physics. Introductory Physics covers a wide range of topics related to modern technology, the Experimental Project course permits students to study in significant depth a technology or topic of their choosing, while Senior Physics prepares students for the mathematically rigorous world of university study. St. Andrew’s is moving towards a “Studio Physics” approach to learning in which the students are actively engaged in lab activities for the vast majority of their class time. Laptops are a critical element of this approach.

Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation SPH3U Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. Introductory Physics is of interest to any student who wishes to go in the sciences or engineering, or for those who are interested in modern technology and want to know “how it works”. Technologies analysed in this course include: - electrical motors, generators, television, radio and related electromagnetic technology - nuclear power generation and electrical transmission systems - loudspeakers, microphones, musical instruments and related sound devices - telescopes, cameras and related optical systems

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Physics, Grade 12, University Preparation SPH4U Prerequisite: Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation Recommended preparation: Greater than or equal to 70% in MCR3U This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. The course takes a rigorous mathematical approach that prepares students for science and engineering at university, but is also for any student with a good math background who wishes to investigate some of the “big questions” about our universe.

Senior Science Research Project, Non-Credit SPX4 Prerequisite: Department Head Approval Recommended preparation: SNC2D and demonstrated interest and excellence in Science, An interview is required before approval will be granted. This course is offered to students who intend to study the sciences (or related fields such as medicine, engineering, or architecture) in university. Students may take this course in either Gr 11 or Gr 12. It is recommended that students planning on using this course to further university entrance take it in their Gr 11 year as this will permit a complete reference to be given. Students must have at least one spare period available on their timetable. A completely student driven course, each student picks his own topic of interest and, working in conjunction with a science teacher and our lab technician, performs the necessary research and hands-on laboratory work. The grading of the course takes place through journals, written submissions, and one-on-one interviews with supporting teacher(s). The purpose of this course is to permit students to

• demonstrate both interest and ability in science • pursue an area of personal interest in greater depth • perform ‘real science’ – the pursuit of answers to previously unasked questions

SOCIAL SCIENCES and HUMANITIES

Philosophy Philosophy: The Big Questions, Grade 11, Open HZB3M Prerequisite: None This course encourages exploration of philosophy’s big questions, such as: What is a meaningful life? What separates right from wrong? What constitutes knowledge? What makes something beautiful? What is a just society? Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they identify and analyse the responses of philosophers to the big questions and formulate their own response to them. Students will explore the relevance of philosophical questions to society and to their everyday life. They will develop research and inquiry skills as they investigate various topics in philosophy.

Philosophy: Questions and Theories, Grade 12, University Preparation HZT4U Prerequisite: Any university or university/college course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, and aesthetics). Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy. Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology Online Course, Grade 11, University/College Preparation HSP3Ue Prerequisite: The Grade 10 academic course in English or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies). This online course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.

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Challenge and Change in Society Online Course Grade 12, University/College Preparation HSB4Ue Prerequisite: Any University or University/College, in Social Sciences and Humanities, English or Canadian and World Studies This online course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.

TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation TEJ3M Prerequisite: None This course examines computer systems and control of external devices. Students will assemble computers and small networks by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software. Students will develop knowledge and skills in electronics, robotics, programming, and networks, and will build systems that use computer programs and interfaces to control and/or respond to external devices. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about college and university programs leading to careers in computer technology.

*St. Andrew’s College entrance requirement: Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10, Open (ISC2O) or Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 11, University Preparation (ICS3U)

Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation TEJ4M Prerequisite: Computer Engineering Technology Grade 11 University/College Preparation, TEJ3M This course extends students’ understanding of computer systems and computer interfacing with external devices. Students will assemble computer systems by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software, and will learn more about fundamental concepts of electronics, robotics, programming, and networks. Students will examine related environmental and societal issues, and will explore postsecondary pathways leading to careers in computer technology.

Communications Technology (Graphic Arts), Grade 10, Open TGJ2O Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.

Communications Technology: Broadcast and Print Production (Graphic Arts),Grade 11, Open TGJ3O Prerequisite: None This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills in the areas of graphic communication, printing and publishing, audio and video production, and broadcast journalism. Students will work both independently and as part of a production team to design and produce media products in a project-driven environment. Practical projects may include the making of signs, yearbooks, video and/or audio productions, newscasts, and documentaries. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. At St. Andrew’s, this course specifically addresses the multi-faceted needs of beginning journalism and graphic arts students by introducing them to all phases of yearbook production. Students will demonstrate skills in the specific areas of journalism, including layout and design, photography and publishing. An integral part of this course will be the demonstrable production of newsletters, website and a school yearbook. These class-based activities are envisaged as providing students with experience in the actual journalism concerns of interviewing, reporting, meeting deadlines and producing a publication. Students will independently and in teams, in co-ordination with the Review/Yearbook Club, create the current year’s Review. Students will also study and master relevant digital software, explore careers, the importance of lifelong learning, and the impact of communications technology on society.

Communications Technology (Graphic Arts), Grade 11, University/College Preparation TGJ3M Prerequisite: None This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. 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

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Communications Technology (Graphic Arts), Grade 12, University/College Preparation TGJ4M Prerequisite: Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation, TGJ3M SAC Recommended background: Communications Technology: Broadcast and Print Production Grade 11, Open TGJ3O This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of 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 expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment.