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Home My WebLink About1994-1995 - Bell High School Course Calendar4 ,4� 1994 - 1995 J:� —(bac r --rj4 TAt1��Z —',--r): 36 RA. 3AIG rs,= X psi- K6 c ss yff GCS c, BELL HIGH SCHOOL ` MTsy(c COURSE CALENDAR 4 ,4� 1994 - 1995 J:� —(bac r --rj4 TAt1��Z —',--r): 36 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 40 CEDARVIEW ROAD NEPEAN, ONTARIO K2H 6K1 Telephone: (613) 828-9101 Fax: (613) 828-9022 COURSE CALENDAR 1994-1995 Principal: G. Fenton Vice -Principal: B. Smithson AMW CAR.LMN "MOFML F, 0 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 4 GENERALINFORMATION.......................................................................................... 4 SECTION I: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Ontario Secondary School Diploma.................................................................. 5 Certificateof Education......................................................................................... 6 COURSES Ministry of Education Courses........................................................................... 6 Definitionof a Credit............................................................................................ 6 Levelof Difficulty.................................................................................................. 7 The Common Course Coding System............................................................... 7 Ontario Academic Courses (OAC's)................................................................... 8 Prerequisite Courses.............................................................................................. 8 Course Cancellations............................................................................................. 9 CourseTransfers.................................................................................................... 9 Ontario Student Transcript.................................................................................. 10 School -Related Package of Courses.................................................................... 10 SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN CBE SCHOOLS Alternate Education Program............................................................................. 10 Co-operative Education Program....................................................................... 10 English as a Second Language Program............................................................ 12 Program for the Intellectually Gifted................................................................. 12 Linkage..................................................................................................................... 13 Petro -Canada Program.......................................................................................... 13 International Language Programs...................................................................... 13 SemesteredPrograms............................................................................................ 14 VocationalProgram.............................................................................................. 14 Specialized Programs in Fine Arts and Technological Studies ................... 14 STUDENT SERVICES IN CBE SCHOOLS Guidance and Counselling Services.................................................................. 15 Special Education Services................................................................................... 15 LibraryServices...................................................................................................... 16 1 STUDENTS Expectations of Students and Student Attendance ......................................... 17 Student Contract Option Sheet........................................................................... 17 StudentEvaluation............................................................................................... 17 Board -wide Examinations.................................................................................... 17 Transportationof Students.................................................................................. 18 Student Attendance Variances........................................................................... 18 SECTION II: THE TRANSITION PROGRAM (GRADE 9) Decredited/Destreamed Information................................................................ 20 GeneralDescription............................................................................................... 21 Special Program Packages..................................................................................... 21 CourseDescriptions............................................................................................... 22 SECTION III: COURSES OFFERED (GRADES 10 to OAC) Art............................................................................................................................. 25 BusinessEducation................................................................................................ 27 Drama....................................................................................................................... 32 English...................................................................................................................... 34 Geography................................................................................................................ 40 History and Social Sciences.................................................................................. 42 Mathematics............................................................................................................ 48 ModernLanguages................................................................................................ 53 Music........................................................................................................................ 59 PhysicalEducation................................................................................................. 62 Science...................................................................................................................... 67 TechnologicalStudies........................................................................................... 72 2 SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE CARLETON BOARD A.Y. Jackson S.S. Bell H.S. 150 Abbeyhill Drive 40 Cedarview Road Kanata, K2L 1H7 Nepean, K2H 6K1 836-2527 828-9101 Cairine Wilson S.S. Colonel By S.S. 975 Orleans Blvd. 2381 Ogilvie Road Gloucester, K1 C 2Z5 Gloucester, K1J 7N4 824-4411 745-9411 Confederation H.S. Earl of March S.S. 1645 Woodroffe Avenue No. 4 The Parkway Nepean, K2G 1W3 Kanata, K2K 1Y4 226-8325 592-3361 Gloucester H.S. J.S. Woodsworth S.S. 2060 Ogilvie Road 159 Chesterton Drive Gloucester, K1J 7N8 Nepean, K2E 7E6 745-7176 225-4700 Merivale H.S. Osgoode Township H.S. 1755 Merivale Road 2800 Albert St. Nepean, K2G 1E2 Metcalfe, KOA 2P0 224-1807 821-2241 Sir Guy Carleton S.S. Sir Robert Borden H.S. 55 Centrepointe Drive 131 Greenbank Road Nepean, K2G 5L4 Nepean, K2H 8R1 723-5136 829-5320 Sir Wilfrid Laurier S.S. South Carleton H.S. 1515 Tenth Line Road 3673 McBean Street Orleans, K1E 3E8 Richmond, KOA 2Z0 8344500 838-2212 West Carleton S.S. Elizabeth Wyn Wood Site 3088 Dunrobin Road 50 St. Helen's Place R.R. # 2, Dunrobin, KOA 1TO Nepean, K2G 1H6 832-2773 225-8826 Frederick Banting Site Norman Johnston Site 4017 Carling Avenue 1677 Cyrville Road Kanata, K2K 2A3 Gloucester, K1B 3L7 591-7678 745-5346 3 Mission Statement of The Carleton Board of Education To develop and provide to each student, regardless of age, an education of the highest quality in a positive environment, with caring, dedicated, and effective staff members. This booklet is a guide to the courses offered in the Carleton Board of Education's secondary schools. It is designed to help you and your parents select a program of studies which will best suit your particular abilities, interests and educational goals. The Board has attempted to make this booklet complete and accurate. In all cases, Ministry of Education directives take precedence over any information provided here. Students: the ultimate responsibility for selecting your program rests with your parents, or, if you are over eighteen years old, with you. Your school offers you considerable advice to help you make your decisions. Consult your Guidance Department and subject teachers. GENERAL INFORMATION The Carleton Board of Education offers a wide variety of programs and services to its secondary school students. As a result, variations exist from school to school. At the same time, in accordance with Ministry of Education and Carleton Board expectations, there is a common core of programs and services which are available in all CBE secondary schools. This booklet is divided into three sections. Section I presents information about programs and services available in all CBE secondary schools. Section II provides information about the Grade 9 Transition Program at Bell High School. Section III describes the courses offered in this particular school for grades 10 to OAC. 4 SECTION I: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS All students registered in a secondary school prior to September 1, 1993 are governed by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training document, Ontario Schools: Intermediate and Senior Divisions (OS:IS). Ontario Secondary School Diploma An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is granted, on the recommendation of the principal, to a student who has satisfactorily completed a minimum of 30 credits. These 30 credits must consist of 16 compulsory credits and 14 elective credits. The 16 compulsory credits are: English (including at least 2 from the Senior Division) 5 credits French as a Second Language 1 credit Mathematics 2 credits Science 2 credits Canadian Geography 1 credit Canadian History 1 credit Social Sciences (Senior Division)** 1 credit Arts 1 credit Physical and Health Education 1 credit Business Studies or Technological Studies 1 credit Total Compulsory Credits 16 Credits Elective Credits 14 Credits Total for OSSD 30 Credits **A senior social science credit includes subjects such as Economics, Family Studies, Geography, History, Law, Marketing, and Society, Challenge and Change. These 30 credits are the minimum required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students are encouraged to take more than this minimum. All students who registered after September 1, 1993 will normally require 22 credits after successful completion of the grade 9 program. The compulsory credits that remain to be achieved after completion of the grade 9 program will be established by the individual school. Consult your school counsellor to ensure that you meet 5 Certificate of Education A student who leaves school before earning an OSSD may, after earning 14 credits, request a Certificate of Education. The 14 credits must consist of 8 electives and the following 6 compulsory credits: English Mathematics Science Canadian Geography or Canadian History Physical and Health Education Total Compulsory Credits Elective Credits Total for Certificate of Education COURSES Ministry of Education Courses 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit 6 credits 8 credits 14 credits All courses offered in Carleton Board schools have been developed according to Ontario Ministry of Education and Training requirements. All courses are open to students of both sexes. Outlines of courses of study are available in each school office for parents to examine. Although the Ministry of Education provides general guidelines for both compulsory and optional areas of study, the content in optional course units may vary from school to school. The sequence of compulsory courses may vary among schools. While the Ministry requires that certain compulsory courses be completed at the Intermediate Division in secondary schools, it does not specify precisely at which grade level they must be taught. Definition of a Credit For students in Grades 10 -OAC a credit is granted to a student by the principal for successful completion of a course which is scheduled for a minimum of 110 hours. 11 Level of Difficulty Courses are offered at up to three levels of difficulty for grades 10 - 12: Advanced, General and Basic. The level of difficulty for each course is indicated in its subject code. It is important that you select courses at a level appropriate to your abilities and future educational plans. However, you need not select all of your courses at the same level of difficulty. All OAC courses are offered at the Advanced level. The three levels of difficulty are described below. Advanced Level Advanced level courses focus on the development of academic skills and prepare students for entry to university and to certain programs in the colleges of applied arts and technology. General Level General level courses are appropriate preparation for employment, careers or certain programs in the colleges of applied arts and technology and other non -degree - granting post -secondary educational institutions. Basic Level Basic level courses are designed to improve a student's basic academic skills and are appropriate preparation for employment. The Common Course Coding System All course codes have been assigned according to the Common Course Coding System developed by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Each course code has at least 5 characters. Some have an optional sixth character. The characters are used as follows: The first three characters indicate the subject group and course. For example: BLW = Business -Law FIG = French Immersion MAT = Mathematics 7 The fourth character indicates the grade level: 1 = Grade 9 2 = Grade 10 3 = Grade 11 4 = Grade 12 0 = OAC The fifth character indicates the level of difficulty: A = Advanced level G = General level B = Basic level W = Grade 9 Transition Course The sixth character (optional) carries additional information. In Carleton Board secondary schools, the following sixth character designators are used: C Single credit Co-operative Education D Double credit Co-operative Education E Enriched F French Immersion course (other than French language) G Gifted K Sheltered Course Example: MAT 2AF designates Mathematiques, Grade 10, Advanced Level, French Immersion. Ontario Academic Courses (OAC'S) The Ministry of Education defines an Ontario Academic Course as "a prescriptive provincially -designated university -entrance course". Students going on to university normally take most of their credits at the advanced level in preparation for the OAC's. OAC's have replaced the old Grade 13 courses. You may complete the required OAC's either in addition to, or as part of, the 30 credits you need for an OSSD. Notice, however, that there is no required OAC program. You should select OAC's on the basis of the courses required by the university program you wish to take. Prerequisite Courses For certain courses, the Ontario Ministry of Education mandates that before you take the course, you must successfully complete another course, normally at a lower 0 grade level. In this booklet, such a prerequisite is noted at the beginning of the course description with the heading "Ministry Prerequisite." Should you or your parent ask that you be exempted from a Ministry prerequisite course, your principal will rule on the request. Some courses bear the description "Suggested Prerequisite." This description means that your school recommends that you take the prerequisite because your degree of success in the course will be increased by what you learn in the prerequisite. Such recommendations are good advice. However, you will not be denied entry into the course if you have not completed the suggested prerequisite. Course Cancellations Courses may be cancelled because of insufficient enrollment. Should a cancellation occur, either you will be notified and asked to select an alternate course, or an alternate course you selected on your option sheet will be substituted. Course Transfers Requests to change your program during the academic year will be considered only for a valid reason. Your school may consider a timetable change request for reasons involving: • a change in level of difficulty, • a timetable error, • Summer School results, • a change in career plans, • post -secondary education admission requirements, or • medical matters. Should your request be deemed valid, your timetable will be adjusted, if possible, taking into account the master timetable and class sizes. 0 Ontario Student Transcript A record of courses you have successfully completed and credits you have earned towards diploma requirements is maintained on the Ontario Student Transcript. Completed courses are entered on your Transcript using common course code designations issued by the Ministry of Education. School -Related Package of Courses A school -related package consists of eight credits (minimum) in either Business Education or Technological Studies. If you successfully complete a school -related package, your accomplishment is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript in the form of an endorsement. SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN CBE SCHOOLS Alternate Education Program The Carleton Board of Education's Alternate Education Program is designed for students who have difficulty coping in a traditional secondary school setting. The program also serves as a re-entry point for students who have withdrawn from school. The program consists of a Life Skills credit course, a Co-operative Education program (work experience) and academic courses based on materials from the Independent Learning Centre. For further information, contact your guidance counsellor. Co-operative Education Program Co-operative Education is a work -education program for which students receive credits. The program promotes skill development, career development and self- awareness by integrating classroom learning with supervised work experiences in a business, an industry or a community service organization. The goals of Co- operative Education are: • To prepare students for careers, • To help students understand classroom learning through practical applications in real-life situations, • To develop in students an understanding of employers' expectations in real job situations, • To increase students' motivation, • To help students develop appropriate plans for post -secondary employment and education, • To develop in each student a positive self-image, 10 • To help students develop and reinforce marketable skills, • To help students understand and appreciate the world of work, and • To help students discover their true interests and abilities and to test their aptitudes and skills in the world of work. As a student in Co-operative Education, you spend a portion of your school day in a curriculum -related community work setting for the term or semester. The program involves an individualized training plan and an individual Work Education Agreement which sets out the time that you spend at the worksite. Your progress is monitored every three weeks by a teacher knowledgeable in the subject area, and an evaluation is carried out co-operatively by your teacher monitor and the supervisor at your work site. You meet regularly throughout the semester or term with other co-operative education students to share experiences, reflect on learning and participate in integration activities and assignments. To enter a Co-operative Education program, you must: • choose "Co-operative Education" on your course option sheet, • ensure that you have successfully completed the related in -school course to which your placement will be linked, or have arranged to take the course concurrently with your out-of-school program, • submit a completed Co-operative Education Application Form to the Co-operative Education Co-ordinator, and • participate in an interview with school staff to discuss the suitability of the co-operative program you would like to take. For further information concerning the Co-op Program and the types of placements that are available, please contact the Co-op Co-ordinator in the Co-op office. Some placements tend to fill quickly, and an early application is advised. 11 English as a Second Language Program English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program designed to aid students whose first language is not English. It covers the four critical areas of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Normally, a beginning student takes all three levels of ESL before entering the regular English program. A formal initial assessment is done to determine the appropriate ESL level for each student. ESL programs are offered at the following schools: • Bell High School be ---nom. « • Gloucester High School For Scram • j.S. Woodsworth Secondary School • Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School For further information, contact the English as a Second Language Reception Centre, Room D109, Merivale High School (2247818). Program for the Intellectually Gifted The mandate of the Secondary School Gifted Program is to provide differentiated learning experiences beyond those normally provided in the regular school program to those students who have been identified as intellectually gifted by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC). Students in the program are challenged to achieve, with their confidence -building environment. Gifted students meet daily core classes (English, Mathematics, classes, a differentiated curriculum is of their learning. All such gifted described in Ministry guidelines. members of the regular program. Geography/ History and offered to expand both the courses are given at the ifted students take their peers, in a secure, as a group in their Science). In these depth and breadth advanced level as elective subjects as Secondary School Gifted Programs are offered at the following schools: • Bell High School • Gloucester High School • Merivale High School For more information, please consult the Special Education fact sheet entitled Programs for Intellectually Gifted Students available in your child's school. 12 Linkage As of September 1991, linkage or articulation agreements have been signed between Algonquin College and the four area school boards in order to ease the transition from high school to college. The intent of these agreements is to recognize student preparation for college. Students may earn advanced standing at the college level for courses taken in high school, or they may be given consideration for admission to specific programs at Algonquin. To date, linkage agreements have been signed for the following programs at Algonquin: 1. 3 year Business Administration 2. Early Childhood Education 3. Graphic Technician -Printing See your guidance counsellor for further details. Petro -Canada Program The Ottawa -Carleton Learning Foundation and Petro -Canada jointly sponsor a program which provides students aged 16-24 with an alternate learning experience in service station management and motor vehicle repair. The objectives of the program are: • To motivate young people to complete their education on a full- time or part-time basis, • To provide on-the-job training, • To promote in students success -oriented work habits, and • To help students earn credits toward the OSSD. See your guidance counsellor for further details. International Language Programs International language programs are offered in selected Carleton Board schools. These programs may include German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Latin, Hebrew, and Korean. Information about the nature and location of these programs may be obtained from your school's guidance office. 13 Semestered Programs With full -credit semestering, the school year is divided into two equal sections. The first semester runs from September through January; the second, from February through June. Students take a maximum of four subjects per semester. Students may transfer from a non-semestered school to a semestered school if the transfer allows them to complete diploma requirements in one semester, rather than a full year. The following schools offer a semestered program: • A.Y. Jackson S.S. • Bell H.S. • Cairine Wilson S.S. • Gloucester H.S. • J.S. Woodsworth S.S. • West Carleton S.S. Senior Division only , Senior Division only - Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Vocational Program - Sir Guy Carleton S. S. The primary purpose of the vocational program at Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School is to prepare students for entry to the work force. At this school, the CBE offers a full range of courses leading to the Certificate of Education, the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and the world of work. Academic and technical courses are offered at the basic level and are combined with external programs which provide students with learning opportunities in the community outside of the school. Information about the programs available at Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School may be obtained by contacting the school at 723-5136. Specialized Programs in Fine Arts and Technological Studies Specialized programs in Fine Arts and Technological Studies are offered at different schools. Information about the nature and location of these programs may be obtained from your school's guidance office. 14 STUDENT SERVICES IN CBE SCHOOLS Guidance and Counselling Programs Guidance and Counselling Programs in each secondary school serve students, parents and staff by providing three different kinds of counselling and instruction: educational, career, and personal. Educational Counselling and Instruction. This program helps students and their parents decide on current and future secondary school programs and on post -secondary education and training opportunities. Career Counselling and Instruction. This program helps students with their career exploration and decision-making. Counsellors encourage students to examine their strengths and preferences and relate these to a wide range of occupations. Students use the career and educational information in the guidance information centre and visit or work in various occupations through job shadowing, work experience and Co-operative Education. Personal Counselling. This program helps students deal with their personal concerns and their relationships with others. Special Education Services The Special Education Department within each school provides services for all students identified as "exceptional" as defined by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC). In addition, it meets the needs of other students identified through an in -school case conference by making modifications to their regular academic program. The Special Education Department in each school has access to the Board's Special Services Department for additional support. These services include social workers, psychologists, speech language pathologists, itinerant teachers of the visually and hearing impaired, and an educational audiologist. For more information about the Carleton Board's Special Education Services please consult the following pamphlets available in your child's schools: Overview of Special Education - Part 1 (Programs and Services Assessment Procedures) and Part 2 (Identification, Placement and Review Committee and Appeal Process). 15 Special Education Resource Unit The Special Education Resource Unit (SERU) helps students who require more individualized support than a regular class is able to provide. To discuss receiving SERU support, a parent, student or teacher may contact the head of Special Education at the school at any time throughout the year. For more information, please consult the Special Education fact sheet entitled Resource Units and Designated Resource Units available in your school. Special Education Composite Unit The Composite Unit (CU) helps students whose learning needs require a higher level of intervention than is possible through the Special Education Resource Unit. The program consists of many regular classroom credits plus the added non-credit support time built into the student's timetable. Since the learning disabilities which make academic learning difficult also make social learning difficult, the program addresses both these areas. Admission to the CU is through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee. Structured Learning Unit The Structured Learning Unit (SLU) helps students who require a high degree of structure and supervision to be successful. The program consists of many regular classroom credits plus added non-credit support time built into the student's timetable. Development of strategies to deal with successful work completion and to get along with others are a prime focus of the SLU. Admission to the SLU is through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee. Library Services Carleton Board school libraries have facilities for reading, studying, research and teaching. The libraries contain leisure reading for students' personal reading interests and curriculum -oriented materials for their research assignments. They also contain periodicals and audio-visual materials. Through the Interlibrary Loan Network, the resources of all Carleton Board school libraries are available to students. Several schools offer automated reference services and database searching. Students may use the library before and after school, at noon, and during study periods. The Library Program is designed so that all students develop both information - gathering skills and skills for learning throughout life. Teacher -librarians plan research projects in co-operation with subject teachers. Teachers who assign research projects bring their classes to the Library for one or more periods of research. At this time, the Teacher -librarians introduce students to resources, teach required library skills and assist students with their research. The reference service is available throughout the day for students requiring assistance with independent study projects. 16 STUDENTS Expectations of Students and Student Attendance Regular attendance is essential to the learning process. When your learning is disrupted by irregular attendance, both you and your class lose experiences which cannot be entirely replaced. Moreover, if you habitually miss classes you suffer in the evaluation process because your participation and achievement cannot be assessed. Attendance is, therefore, an essential component of every course. A student who has been appropriately counselled and provided with support to promote regular attendance, but who is still unwilling to attend classes regularly, will normally fail the course. Student Contract Option Sheet Students indicate the courses they wish to take during the coming academic year by completing a Student Contract Option Sheet. On the basis of these sheets, school officials construct the master timetable and staff the school. As these decisions are based on the information from student option sheets, it is imperative that this information be accurate and complete. You and your parents must, therefore, give careful thought to the course options you select. Opportunities to change option selections are limited. Student Evaluation Evaluation is not an end in itself. It is part of the learning process for both the teacher and the student. Its purpose is to assess a student's achievement in relation to the stated objectives of the course. The procedures for evaluating student progress vary from course to course to meet the requirements of different subjects, different levels of difficulty, and different learning environments. Teachers provide students with specific, written evaluation procedures at the beginning of each course. Board -wide Examinations Each Board -wide examination is marked according to a uniform set of criteria which is applied in all schools. Board -wide examinations are administered in the following subjects, at the grade levels and times of year indicated below: Mathematics *Grade 10 Advanced End of course • OAC Calculus End of course 17 v Lam` English •OAC I End of course (semestered) Jan. non-semestered) �.� • Grade 12 General End of course (semestered Jan. non-semestered) i r In Mathematics and English, all students taking the course write the same `' tQ examination. Science • OAC Chemistry End of course (semestered) Jan. non-semestered) In OAC Chemistry, each school's examination is based on a Board -wide set of specifications. Transportation of Students The Carleton Board provides transportation for all secondary students who live 3.2 km (2.0 miles) or more from the school that they are directed to attend. Public transit (OC Transpo) is used where adequate service is available and cost effective. Students using OC Transpo must possess an OC Transpo identification card before they can be issued a pass. Passes are issued through the schools. All regular school bus routes are described in a detailed schedule circulated by the Board before the start of school each year. Students on special routes are notified by their school bus carrier, prior to the start of school, of their pick-up time and other details of the route. Student Attendance Variances Students who reside in one school attendance area may wish to transfer to another secondary school. A request for such an "attendance variance" (transfer) must be initiated, in writing, by the student's parent or guardian to the principal of the student's designated school. Transfers between schools are granted only when one of the following criteria is met: • The student wishes to take a program which is not available at his or her designated school and which is required for employment or entry into a post -secondary program of study. (A program is defined as three or more sequential courses beginning at the Grade 10 level, or two sequential courses beginning at the Grade 11 level.) • The student wishes to take an OAC course which is not available in the designated school and which is required for admission into a university program. W • The student has special needs relating to medical problems, identified educational needs, or emotional hardship. • The student is able to complete diploma requirements in one semester (two to four credits to be completed). If a student withdraws from the program or course for which the variance was granted, or if the program is cancelled, the student must return to the designated school. 19 SECTION II: THE TRANSITION PROGRAM STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9 AT BELL HIGH SCHOOL WILL HAVE A FULL YEAR PROGRAM WHICH IS: DECREDITED and DESTREAMED A. DECREDTTED PROGRAM A decredited program allows for a more holistic and integrated approach to learning by breaking down content -driven boundaries and refocussing attention on learning skills and outcomes that extend across the curriculum. It also helps students make a smoother transition from senior public to secondary school. Students who successfully complete the grade 9 program will require 22 credits to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). B. DESTREAMED PROGRAM Destreamed programming has two major advantages for students: • It allows for and supports social, intellectual and experiential equity in a student's first year in a secondary school setting. • It gives students and parents an opportunity to make better decisions regarding placement in levels of difficulty by delaying choices until late in their grade 9 year when students are more mature and better acclimatized to the secondary school experience. 20 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Each grade 9 student at Bell will take a full -year program of courses including: THE ARTS* ENGLISH FRENCH GEOGRAPHY HOME GROUP* MATHEMATICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY *THE ARTS - Students will select a "major" in this area from Music, Visual Art and Drama. An integrated approach to the curriculum will be followed with an emphasis on the area the student has selected as "major". *HOME GROUP - During this scheduled time period, students will learn "keyboarding" and follow a "lifeskills" program. (Please refer to the course description for NMT1W.) The Home Group teacher will also teach another grade 9 subject. SPECIAL PROGRAM PACKAGES (Subject to sufficient registration) • FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Courses taught in French: - Courses taught in English: French, Geography, Home Group, Science/ Technology. Arts, English, Mathematics, Physical Education. • GIFTED PROGRAM (FULL IMMERSION) - Gifted classes taught in English: English, Mathematics. - Gifted classes taught in French: Geography, Science/Technology. - French Immersion classes: French, Home Group - Integrated classes: Arts, Physical Education. GIFTED PROGRAM (SEMI -IMMERSION) - Gifted classes taught in English: English, Geography, Mathematics, Science/Technology. French Immersion classes: French, Home Group Integrated classes: Arts, Physical Education. 21 GIFTED PROGRAM (ENGLISH) - Courses taught in congregated gifted classes: English, Geography, Mathematics, Science/Technology. - Courses taught in regular classes: French, Home Group - Courses taught in integrated classes: Arts, Physical Education COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • DRAMATIC ARTS (ADAM - This introductory course emphasizes the development of personal growth through Drama along with integrated studies in Art and Music. Students develop self-awareness, communication skills and concentration through activities involving sensory awareness, imagination, and group work. • ENGLISH (ENG1W) - The Department of English at Bell will endeavor to provide an environment in which students will be encouraged to use language to explore concepts, solve problems, organize and present information, and explain personal ideas. These opportunities will be provided by teaching a wide variety of literature, focusing on communica- tion skills and emphasizing the process of creating a final product. Students will be actively involved in the collaborative process of the learning experience. • FRENCH (FSF1W) - CORE - This course is intended for students who have completed an elementary Core French programme. The course will include a variety of activities in the areas of spoken and written French. In addition, students will experience a variety of reading and listening activities. • FRENCH (FIF1W or FEF1W) - IMMERSION - This course is part of a bilingual program for students who have followed an (early or late) immersion programme in grade 8. Students read and discuss short stories, novels and plays. As well, they review familiar grammatical structures and learn new ones. Much of the course consists of group discussion as well as formal activities in the domains of writing, reading and oral presentation. • GEOGRAPHY (GCA1W) - This course provides students with the opportunity to understand Canada's physical and human diversity, its natural resource base and its place in the world. Other topics include Canada's industrial base, transportation and communication, the local area and important urban centres. Throughout the course, "people and the environment" is a focus, and a variety of skills are emphasized. Historical data and events will be integrated in order to illustrate the changes that have occurred over time. 22 • HOME GROUP (NMT1W) - In this key "Transitions" course, students will learn a variety of skills that will help them in school and life. One part of the course develops keyboarding skills as a basis for computer usage. A second part of the course focuses on various educational and life skills, such as student work skills, self awareness, interpersonal communication, and healthy lifestyles and relationships. • INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (AMI1W) - This course offers the student an opportunity to study an instrument from one of the following families: woodwind, brass or percussion. The main emphasis of the course will be on the acquisition of instrumental technique through performance and the study of artistic concepts through integrated units in Visual Art and Drama. Students will expand their knowledge of music rudiments and history through various performing, listening and creative activities. Students will also study units in Music and Technology. Although this course is primarily designed for experienced instrumental music students, a beginner's course will be offered, numbers permitting. • MATH (MAT1W) - The first course in Mathematics at the high school level is developed on six strands: Inquiry and Problem Solving, Number Sense and Numeration, Spatial Sense and Geometry, Patterning and Algebra, Data Management and Probability, and Estimation and Measurement. • PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHF1W) - The program is designed to offer a variety of exciting activities for girls at various levels of fitness and skill development. Emphasis is placed upon participation and enjoyment. We hope to instill a desire for lifetime fitness. The following sports may be offered: basketball, field hockey, volleyball, dance, badminton, aerobics, ringette, handball, soccer, broomball, touch football, track and softball. The Health program covers such topics as sexuality, fitness and drug and alcohol awareness. • PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHM1W) - The program is designed to offer a variety of exciting activities for boys at various levels of fitness and skill development. The objectives are to improve fitness and skill levels and to provide a healthy social environment where fitness will be valued as a lifelong process. The following sports may be taught: soccer, football, basketball, racquet sports, floor hockey, wrestling, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby, handball, softball, broom - ball and ice hockey. The Health program covers such topics as sexuality, fitness and drug and alcohol awareness. • SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (SNC1W) - This is an introductory course in Science and related Technology. The topics include: the chemical and physical nature of matter, the nature of energy with emphasis on light energy, chemical and food energy, the nature of life with specific emphasis on the basic makeup of living organisms, the role of green plants in the natural cycles of life and the requirements of living organisms for food and energy. These topics will be extended into grade 10 with further investigations into the interaction of living organisms, the variety of life, the systems required to maintain life and other forms of energy such as heat, nuclear energy, electrical energy and magnetism. Throughout both the grade nine and grade ten program technological advances in computers, communication technology and design will be integrated into the Science curriculum. VISUAL ARTS (AVI1W) - This introductory course is a foundation for further courses in Visual Arts. It develops perception and practical skills in the fundamental techniques of drawing, painting, printmaking, information design, and sculpture. Students study design concepts and engage in practical studio and design activities which will integrate Drama and Music. They compare Canadian art and artists with those in other societies. A fee of $15.00 will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. 24 SECTION III: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ART YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 AVI2A AVC3A AVI4A AVIOA AVI2G AVI3G Visual Arts - Comprehensive Course AVI 2A Credit Value: 1.0 This course is for students who wish to take advanced level courses in Visual Arts, possibly leading to the Ontario Academic Course. In the studio and design component of the course, students focus on the development of working skills and the formal elements of art. In the history/ criticism component, they are introduced to a comparative study of important works of art which relate to their studio and design work. A fee of $15.00 will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. Visual Arts - Comprehensive Course AVI 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Studio activities in this course relate to the fine arts, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, as well as to three-dimensional activities, crafts and applied design. The elements and principles of design are reinforced in relation to these areas. Students are introduced to important works of art in 25 major world cultures in a way which reflects their studio work in fine arts. A fee of $15.00 will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. Visual Arts - General Crafts AVC 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Senior student In this course, students will be introduced to a variety of traditional and contemporary craft techniques and materials. The crafts studied will be printmaking, jewellery, ceramics, paper making and textiles, with an emphasis on the relationship between design and craftmanship. Related works of past and present crafts people will be studied. A fee of $15.00 will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. Visual Arts - Comprehensive Course AVI 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: AVI 1W AVI 2G or AVI 2A In this course, students continue their study of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and related problems in composition. They increase their skills, heighten their perceptual awareness and develop more imaginative compositions. The history/ criticism component of the course continues the comparative study of important works of art in relation to studio activities. A fee of $15.00 will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. Visual Arts - Comprehensive Course AVI 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: AVI 3A In previous Visual Arts courses, students develop their skill and understanding in composition and studio techniques. In this course, they concentrate on the meaning of a work of art. By considering the relationship between subject matter, and media and technique, they address the problem of form and content. Through their work in drawing, painting, and one of sculpture, printmaking or photography, they investigate how form and content are reconciled. The history/ criticism component of the course continues the comparative study of important works of art and anticipates the historical overview of the OAC course. A fee of $15.00 will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies Visual Arts AVI OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: At least one senior advanced level course Suggested Prerequisite: Both AVI3A and AVI4A are stronjily recommended. 26 This course, which completes the advanced level program, is for students going on to further education. The studio/design and history/ criticism components each make up 50 per cent of the course time. In the studio component, students explore in depth one area selected from painting, sculpture, photography, or printmaking through the resolution of technical and artistic problems. Students are expected to be competent in their chosen discipline. They use their study of drawing to develop their evolving ideas within their selected option. The concentrated focus of the course helps students resolve artistic problems and critically analyze their work in relation to the work of classmates and the artistic tradition. The history/ criticism component provides students with an overview of visual art based on the study of key works. A fee of $15.00 will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. BUSINESS EDUCATION YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 With new technology and new business practices, business education programs have changed. Now you can open the door to a rewarding career by taking a refresher course, learning new skills or earning your diploma. With a wide variety of courses in Accounting, Computers and Law, this school offers a program which meets your needs. Courses can be linked to Co-operative Education which enables you to spend part of your school day in an actual office environment, gaining on- the-job training and earning up to two additional credits. Register now. Don't delay! Introduction to Business BIB 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None In this course, students examine our economic system and the role individuals, government, labour and business play in it. They acquire the personal and business-related skills needed to explore business and consumer issues and to investigate future employment possibilities. Topics covered include: Canadian business, economic and financial systems; business communications; computer applications; accounting; marketing; the stock market; legal implications; consumerism; and entrepreneurship. 27 Introduction BIB 2GK Credit Value: Prerequisite: to Business 1.0 None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for BIB2G. (Some optional details are not included.) Introduction to Computer Studies DIC 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None NOTE: Introduction to Computer Studies (DIC 2A) may not be designated a Business Studies credit. Students may, however, designate Data Processing Techniques (BPT 3A) and Data BAC3A BACOA BAI3G BI132G BLW3A BLWOA BIB2GK BLW3G BMR3G BMK4G BOS4G DIC2A BPT3A DIC2G BPC3G DIC2GK With new technology and new business practices, business education programs have changed. Now you can open the door to a rewarding career by taking a refresher course, learning new skills or earning your diploma. With a wide variety of courses in Accounting, Computers and Law, this school offers a program which meets your needs. Courses can be linked to Co-operative Education which enables you to spend part of your school day in an actual office environment, gaining on- the-job training and earning up to two additional credits. Register now. Don't delay! Introduction to Business BIB 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None In this course, students examine our economic system and the role individuals, government, labour and business play in it. They acquire the personal and business-related skills needed to explore business and consumer issues and to investigate future employment possibilities. Topics covered include: Canadian business, economic and financial systems; business communications; computer applications; accounting; marketing; the stock market; legal implications; consumerism; and entrepreneurship. 27 Introduction BIB 2GK Credit Value: Prerequisite: to Business 1.0 None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for BIB2G. (Some optional details are not included.) Introduction to Computer Studies DIC 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None NOTE: Introduction to Computer Studies (DIC 2A) may not be designated a Business Studies credit. Students may, however, designate Data Processing Techniques (BPT 3A) and Data Processing Concepts (BPC 3G) as Business credits. In this course, students gain an overview of computers in today's society and appreciate their impact. Course concepts are reinforced by daily "hands-on" experience in the computer laboratory using Macintosh computers. Topics covered include: an overview of computers, the history of computers, word processing, graphics, application of data bases and spreadsheets, computer technology, and programming in BASIC. Students become aware of the many exciting career opportunities available to them in the computer field. The course stresses good communication and problem -solving '1. A fee will �be - course to over the anal cost of supplies Introduction to Computer Studies DIC 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None NOTE: Introduction to Computer Studies (DIC 2G) may not be designated a Business Studies credit. Students may, however, designate Data Processing Concepts (BPC 3G) as a Business credit. This course provides students with practical experience in the use of computers. Students learn to appreciate the power and usefulness of the computer as an efficient tool. Students both work with pre-packaged software and develop programming ability. Topics covered in the course include: an overview of computers, the history of modern computers, word processing, graphics, the application of databases and spreadsheets, and computer technology. Using Macintosh W. computers in their daily work in the computer laboratory, students practice techniques of good communication and develop problem -solving skills . A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. Introduction to Computer Studies DIC 2GK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for DIC 2G shown above. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies Accounting BAC 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This Senior Division course provides students with a working knowledge of accounting theory. The course stresses basic concepts and accounting theories relating to sole -proprietorship businesses and uses accounting applications to reinforce theoretical principles. Topics include: accounting for a service and merchandising businesses, financial statement analysis, subsidiary ledgers, columnar journals, cash control and banking, and accounting -related careers. Students are introduced to the use of electronic spreadsheets in accounting applications. This course serves as the Ministry Prerequisite for Accounting OAC (BAC). A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies - (workbook). Accounting - Introduction BAI 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This is a course in accounting theory for Intermediate or Senior Division students who want an introduction to accounting for their personal use, for students going directly to employment after high school, and for students who intend to study accounting at college or university. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts and theories and uses real applications to reinforce principles. It concentrates on accounting related to business but includes relevant personal applications. The core content includes the accounting cycle for a service business, multi-purpose columnar journals, cash control and banking, and career awareness. Students may use the computer as a business tool to reinforce practical aspects of the course. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies - (workbook). Law BLW 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None NOTE: Students may, at their discretion, use the credit earned in BLW 3G or BLW 3A and BLW OA as a compulsory credit in either Business Studies or in History/Social Sciences (Senior Division), but not for both. In addition, they may count the credit earned as one of the eight required for a concentration in Business Studies. This course helps students understand the principles of law and the legal system. It explores the origin and development of law and the basic structure of the Canadian legal system. The topics covered include: an introduction to law, the impact and authority of law, law enforcement, the judicial process, correctional services, the criminal code, family law, torts and contract law. Students may attend a court session and listen to guest speakers. Law BLW 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course enables students to better understand the legal system and how individuals interact with the law. Students explore the origin and development of law and the basic structure of the Canadian legal system. They examine the various roles of a citizen with respect to the law, as voter, juror, defendant, or plaintiff. Students develop skills needed to deal with legal matters, including the ability to judge when additional information or advice is required. Other topics include: family law, labour law, contract law and consumer law. Students may attend a court session and listen to guest speakers. 29 Retailing BMR 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None In this course, students acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for jobs in the retail industry. Students examine and practise retail - store routines and operating activities. Topics include: an introduction to retail merchandising, retail selling, advertising and display, pricing and store operation. Students will investigate topics related to entrepreneurship, i.e. - running their own business. Data Processing Techniques BPT 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Suggested Prerequisite: DIC 2G or DIC2A In this course, students acquire applications programming skills related to business. The course is best suited to students who want to concentrate on information processing rather than on the technical and logic concepts of computer science and technology. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. Data Processing Concepts BPC 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Suggested Prerequisite: DIC 2G This course emphasizes using computers to carry out personal and business functions. Students have hands-on experience with Apple Macintosh computers. The data processing concepts and techniques presented provide students with the background they need for occupations in the broad field of information processing. Areas of study include: programming, computers in business, applications programs (word processors, databases, electronic spreadsheet, etc.), hardware maintenance, and higher level computer operations. Many students take both Data Processing Concepts and Computer Science to learn how to use different languages and applications for solving problems in business and government. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. Marketing BMK 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None In this course, students examine marketing activities in Canada and prepare promotional materials for products and services. They identify and ,practise the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required for employment in a marketing field. Topics include: market research; consumer behaviour; the distribution, pricing, advertising and selling of products; and the development of a marketing plan. Management Studies BOS 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None In management studies, students gain an overview of Canadian business and identify the principles of business management. They practise the basic concepts of business management and decision-making. Topics covered in the course include: the Canadian business system, the functions of management, the spheres of management and career opportunities in management. Accounting BAC OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: BAC 3A Accounting OAC is for students pursuing further studies at university. It offers these students an understanding of the business world, whether or not they intend to study accounting at university. After reviewing fundamental accounting concepts and procedures, students study, in-depth, generally accepted accounting principles, financial -accounting procedures used by businesses, and the analysis of financial data. They learn about accounting as a decision-making tool and examine computer applications in business. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies - (paper). Law BLW OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: A Senior Division Social Science credit at the advanced level Suggested Prerequisite: BLW 3A Students gain a broad knowledge of the Canadian legal system and its basic workings. They learn to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the law as well as its limitations. They gain a broader perspective of the law through the acquisition of legal information and an in-depth appreciation of legal issues. Case studies, projects and seminars lead student to appreciate the need for each citizen to be an active participant in the law evaluation and reform. Topics include: introduction to law, the criminal justice system, human rights and freedoms, law and the business community, law and the world community, and current issues in 31 DRAMA YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 ADA2A ADA3A ADA4A ADAOA ADA2G ADA3G ADA4G Dramatic Arts ADA 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ADA 1W This course refines the basic dramatic skills developed in the introductory course. Emphasis is on developing leadership, an increased awareness of the self in relation to others and a commitment to learning through drama. Students require advanced level writing skills for the written component of the course. Dramatic Arts ADA 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ADA 1W This course refines the basic dramatic skills students developed in the introductory course. Emphasis is on developing leadership, an increased awareness of the self in relation to others and a commitment to learning through drama. Students require general level writing skills for the written component of the course. Dramatic Arts ADA 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ADA 2G or ADA 2A This course applies the techniques and 32 skills of the previous course to more advanced and complex dramatic situations. Emphasis is on group problem -solving, decision-making, and the presentation and appreciation of dramatic art forms. Students require advanced level writing skills for the written component of the course. Dramatic Arts ADA 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ADA 2G or ADA 2A This course applies the techniques and skills of the previous course to more advanced and complex dramatic situations. Emphasis is on group problem -solving, decision-making, and the presentation and appreciation of dramatic art forms. Students require general level writing skills for the written component of the course. Dramatic Arts ADA 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ADA 3G or ADA 3A The focus of this senior course is on the creation and appreciation of dramatic art forms. Students develop the ability to analyze, create, organize, and interpret dramatic experiences. Students require advanced level writing skills for the written component of the course. Dramatic Arts ADA 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ADA 3G or ADA 3A The focus of this senior course is on the creation and appreciation of dramatic art forms. Students develop the ability to analyze, create, organize, and interpret dramatic experiences. Students require general level writing skills for the written component of the course. Dramatic Arts ADA OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: See below This is an advanced level course for students planning to pursue academic or applied studies at the post -secondary level. It embodies the highest expectations of student achievement in the Dramatic Arts program. Students taking the course must have at least one advanced level Senior Division credit in Dramatic Arts and must possess the maturity and skills required to meet the course's expectations. The course's objectives stress exploration, interpretation and communication and place greater emphasis on the practical application of dramatic forms than do previous courses. Students investigate sources that have dramatic possibilities, explore themes and topics, and create and analyze scripts. They become acquainted with dramatic works through script study and by attending live performances. The course consists of three roughly equal units, at least one of which concentrates on Canadian drama or Canadian content. Considerable written work is required as students express ideas pertinent to the dramatic and theatrical experience. 0 33 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 ENGLISH YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 ENG2A ENG3A ENG4A ENGOA ENS2A EBS4A EWCOA ENG2AG ENG3AG ENG4AG ENG2G ENG3G ENG4G ENS2G EBS4G ENG2B ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ESMW ESL2A ESMA ESD1W ES12G ESF3G English ENG 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 1W This course further emphasizes the skills developed in ENG 1W. Students will continue their work in the three areas: language, literature and media. While the course continues to emphasize both process and product -- in writing, collaborative learning, and independent learning -- the emphasis begins to shift towards product. In language study, students continue to improve their written and oral work and learn to express themselves in a variety of written and oral forms. English ENG 2AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 1W(Gifted) and/or 34 admission to the gifted program This course is similar to ENG 2A but is for students designated IPRC gifted. Aspects of the course's presentation are differentiated — in depth, breadth, kind, pace, content, process, or product -- to serve the needs of gifted students. The course emphasizes independent learning in which students prepare final products related to the course content. English ENG 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 1W This course continues from ENG 1W the review, reinforcement and remediation of skills in process writing, collaborative learning, efficient work and study habits, and independent learning. The course includes the three areas of ENG 1W -- language, literature and media -- and addresses students' needs to read, write, listen, speak and view with confidence and clarity. Oral and written communication skills are tailored to meet students' practical needs. Teachers orient content and teaching techniques to students' capabilities and emphasize developing students' skills. English ENG 213 Credit Value: 1:0 Suggested Prerequisite: ENG 1W This course continues development of fundamental language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing. It encourages enjoyment in reading and viewing by using materials selected to meet individual students' needs. English Language Studies ENS 2A Course Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 1W. This course may be taken in conjunction with ENG 2A or ENG 3A. Note: This is not a remedial or basic English Course. This course is recommended as the mandatory fifth English credit for students in the advanced program. Designed in co-operation with the Board's Instructional Services Department, the course develops in students the communication skills they need in advanced Senior Division courses. The course emphasizes: a) organizational skills in note taking, research, outlining, 35 reading for main ideas, and studying for tests and examinations; b) language skills in grammar, punctuation and spelling; c) skills for writing sentences, paragraphs, simple expositions, reports, reviews and letters of application; d) skills for speaking in presentations by small groups, panels and as an individual. English Writing & Language Skills ENS 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 1W. This course may be taken in conjunction with ENG 2G or ENG 3G (This course may form one of five compulsory courses for the O.S.S.D.) This is NOT a remedial or basic course. This course is recommended as the mandatory fifth English credit in the General program. This course focuses on the communication skills needed for success in general level courses at the senior level. The course emphasizes: a. language skills in reviewing the essentials of grammar, punctuation, and spelling; b. writing skills in composing sentences, paragraphs, single expositions and reports, reviews and letters of appli- cation; c. speaking skills in presentations by small groups, panels, and individuals; d. creative abilities in the writing and presentation of descriptive/ narrative pieces and poetry. Because much of the work done in this course is accomplished through student workbooks, a fee may be levied to cover such workbooks and supplies. English ENG 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 2A In this first Senior, advanced level, English course, students study language, literature (fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama) and media. In literature, they continue studying themes and begin examining structure and style in works from different periods. As students at this level have had considerable practice in learning processes, such as the writing process, greater emphasis is placed on product. Students learn to express their knowledge in a variety of written and oral forms and are given more opportunity for independent learning. English ENG 3AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 2AG and/or admission to the gifted program This course is similar to ENG 3A but is for students designated IPRC gifted. Aspects of the course's presentation are differentiated -- in depth, breadth, kind, pace, content, process, or product -- to serve the needs of gifted students. The course emphasizes independent learning in which students prepare final products related to the course content. 36 English ENG 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 2G or ENG 2A This first Senior general level English course covers the same three areas as English 1W and 2G -- language, literature and media -- and addresses students' needs to read, write, listen, speak and view with confidence and clarity. However, at this level, students do more sophisticated work in reading and writing. The course shifts emphasis from process to product as students demonstrate their abilities in a variety of written and oral forms. It also places increased emphasis on independent learning. English ENG 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 3A This is a critical Senior Division course. It is the culmination of the Ministry of Education's Grade 7 to 12 continuum and it is the transitional course which leads to the demands of OAC English. Students study language, literature and media, as they did in earlier courses, and refine skills they have developed throughout the advanced program. However, by developing increasingly sophisticated academic skills, students prepare for the ENG OAC courses and for post -secondary education. As in earlier courses, process and product are both important in writing, collaborative learning, oral language, and independent learning; however, at this level, the emphasis switches to product. English ENG 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 3G or ENG 3A This final general level English course provides graduating students with skills they need for employment or for certain programs at community college. Students cover the three areas -- language, literature and media -- and refine the skills they have worked on throughout the general level program. Although process and product are both important in writing, collaborative learning, oral language, and independent learning, the emphasis in this course shifts largely to product. Students undertake independent learning projects that culminate in written and oral presentations. Business English EBS 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 3A (This course may form one of five compulsory courses of the O.S.S.D.) This is NOT a remedial English course. This course is recommended to improve ability in oral presentation and in business and technical writing. By taking this course, students may achieve necessary proficiency in business and technical language skills. The course includes a study of the basic principles of the English language in oral and written work directly related to the needs of business and technical students. Also, the community may be utilized for the development of skills in interviewing and report writing in this intensive program. The literature studied will form models of clear 37 writing and samples of the writer's craft. Students will be required to purchase a workbook which forms the framework for this course. English ENG 4AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 3 A G and/or admission to the gifted program This course is similar to ENG 4A but is for students designated IPRC gifted. Aspects of the course's presentation are differentiated -- in depth, breadth, kind, pace, content, process, or product — to serve the needs of gifted students. Students take on more responsibility for the independent study projects they carry out in the course. Business English EBS 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ENG 3G (This course may form one of five compulsory courses for the O.S.S.D.) This is NOT a remedial English course. This course is recommended to improve ability in oral presentation and in business and technical writing. By taking this course, students may achieve necessary proficiency in business and technical language skills. This course content is similar to EBS 4A, but the presentation, projects, tests and homework for this course will be specifically designed to meet the skill level of students in the General program. Students will be required to purchase a workbook which forms the framework for this course. OAC I: Language and Literature ENG OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: At least one Senior advanced level English course. Suggested Prerequisite: At least two Senior advanced level English courses. This is the core OAC English course. Students taking one OAC English must take this course so that those entering university will have completed the same core OAC English requirements. Students study essays, past and present, and a balanced selection of poems, prose fiction, and plays, including acknowledged classics. Writing activities make up at least one-third of class time. For this part of the course, students maintain a writing folder which contains writing in various modes, written for various purposes and for real and imagined audiences. Much of the writing consists of short expository essays. In language studies, students examine the usage, structure and style of literature selections and the techniques of effective oral and written exposition. Students prepare an independent study unit which culminates in a formal report with a written and an oral component. OAC II: Writers' Craft EWC OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: At least one Senior advanced level English course. Suggested Prerequisite: At least two Senior advanced level English courses. This second OAC course is an option 9: which students take after, or concurrently with, OAC I. It is primarily a writer's workshop; it is not a creative writing course. The course is valuable for students who are interested in writing or who are planning future study in an area where strong writing skills are required. Writing, including pre -and post -writing activities, makes up at least one-half of class time. Students maintain a writing folder which contains writing in various modes, written for various purposes and for various audiences. Much of the writing is expository. The literature students study includes short literary selections chosen as examples of the writer's craft. In language study, they concentrate on improving their writing skills. They examine the varieties of good usage, structure and style in different kinds (academic, business, creative) and genres (essays, speeches, drama, poetry, short stories) of writing. Students prepare an independent study unit which culminates in a paper involving original work. This original work may take the form of a short story, script, or the structural and stylistic analysis a literary work. It may also be presented in a non -print medium, such as a dramatic, audio or videotape performance. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE English as a Second Language is primarily designed to aid students, whose first language is not English, in four critical areas of language acquisition - (understanding, speaking, reading and writing). A standardized test (The Comprehensive English Language Test) is used to determine the appropriate ESL level. Students are assigned to classes on the basis of these test results. Under normal circumstances a beginner would complete all five Second Language credits before entering the mainstream English program at Bell High School. It should be noted that the purpose of the ESL program is first and foremost the acquisition of language. ESL 1W 2 Credits ESL 2A or 2G 2 Credits ESF 3A or 3G 1 Credit ESL at levels 1 and 2 meets the requirements of junior English credits. ESF 3A or 3G counts as a senior level credit for the O.S.S.D. As needs and numbers warrant, Bell High will attempt to offer sheltered credit courses in other subject areas. English as a Second Language ESL 1W Credit Value: 2.0 This is a course for students newly arrived in Canada with little knowledge of English but with good literacy skills in their first language and for students who are coming into high school from our feeder schools. These students will study English for practical and academic purposes. Students may be asked to purchase essential workbooks for this course. Such workbooks are the property of the students. 39 English as a Second Language ESL 2A ESL 2G Credit Value: 2.0 The activities and skills of level one will be built upon, expanded and enriched in level two to ensure students' successful integration into school life and appropriate academic courses. Students may be asked to purchase essential workbooks for the course. Such workbooks are the property of the students. English as a Second Language ESF 3A ESF 3G Credit Value: 1.0 r'W%T ti( While the four skills were developed individually in levels 1 and 2 they will become more integrated at level 3. The focus of ESF 3A and ESF 3G will be reading and writing. Students may be asked to purchase essential workbooks for this course. Such workbooks are the property of the students. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 GEOGRAPHY YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 GPH3A GRE4A GCEOA GRE4AF GWIOA GPH3G GRE4G GWIOAF Geography - Physical: Our Natural Environment GPH 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None The earth is a dynamic globe, moving in space and possessing characteristics that enable it to support many forms of life. In this course, students study the various physical elements that make up the earth and the interacting systems in land, sea, and air that support life. They develop the skills involved in observing, recording and communicating geographic data. Geography - Physical Disasters and the Environment GPH 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Students study natural disasters and other environmental events to learn the significance of the physical environment on our daily lives. They go on to study the interactions responsible for these events. These studies include systematic examination of the earth's physical environment and may include study of the causes and effects of natural disasters and the unforeseen consequences of human intervention on our fragile planet. 40 Geography - Regional: World Regions GRE 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Regional geography examines the interactions between people and specific geographic locations. The course enables students to assess the influence of physical, social, political, economic and cultural factors on the development of specific regions. This course will be taught from a Travel and Tourism perspective. G6ographie r6gionale GRE 4AF Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is identical to GRE 4A but is taught in French for students in the French Immersion Program. Geography - Regional: Travel and Tourism GRE 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None In a fast -paced world, leisure time is of great importance. In this new course, students link traditional regional geography with one of Canada's major leisure -related industries - tourism. This is an innovative course which will be enjoyed by student's contemplating a career in travel and tourism, or by students who like to travel. The Environment and the Economy GCE OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: One Senior Division Social Science credit at the advanced level. This course provides students with a new perspective on the Canada of today and tomorrow by increasing their knowledge of Canada's natural, economic, social and political environments within the world community. Students examine the forces influencing the destiny of Canadians and the alternatives available to them. World Issues GWI OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: One Senior Division Social Science credit at the advanced level. This course provides students with a global view of some of the major issues in the contemporary world. By examining environmental, social, and economic issues from a geographic perspective, students broaden and deepen their understanding of what it means to live in the global village. 41 Le monde contemporain GWI OAF Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: One Senior Division Social Science credit at the advanced level. This course is identical to GWI OA but is taught in the French language. HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 HCT2A HSC3A HUS4A HCNOA HCT2AF HSC3AF* HUS4AG HPOOA HCT2AG HSC3AG HXE4A H W MOA HSC3G HXEOA HCT2G HWC3A MTS4AG HWC3AF* NFOOA HCT2AK NFB3A NMT4G HCT2GK NFB3G NMT4GK Note: * HSC3AF will be offered in 1994-95. * HWC3AF will be offered in 1995-96. Contemporary Canada - Life in the Twentieth Century HCT 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Events, forces and issues of this century have had an enormous impact on the Canada of today. Students in this course examine events and issues as disparate as the assassination at Sarajevo, the Conscription Crisis of 1917, the stock market crash of 1929, the Suez Crisis, Quebec nationalism, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the free trade issue. The course includes units on: citizenship, French -English relations, Canadian -American relations, international relations and social and economic issues. Le Canada et ie monde d'aujourd'hui HCT 2AF Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None 42 This course is identical to HCT 2A in content, strategies and skills development but is taught in French for students in the French Immersion program. Contemporary Canada - Life in the Twentieth Century HCT 2AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is similar to HCT 2A; however, the content, strategies and skills development are differentiated for the educational needs of students designated IPRC gifted. Contemporary Canada - Life in the Twentieth Century HCT 2AK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for HCT 2A shown above. Contemporary Canada - Life in the Twentieth Century HCT 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Events, forces and issues of this century have had an enormous impact on the Canada of today. This course helps students achieve a better understanding of contemporary issues through an examination of World War I, Canada in the Twenties and Thirties, World War II and the post -War period (1945 - today). The study of Canadian government and law is an integral part of this course. Contemporary Canada - Life in the Twentieth Century HCT 2GK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for HCT 2G shown above. Society: Challenge and Change HSC 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2A Have you ever wondered why some people "see" others in a different way, what makes people tick or why some people seem to go along with the crowd while others march to the beat of a different drummer? This Senior Division Social Science course focuses on the disciplines of psychology, sociology and anthropology. Students study units on the uniqueness of 43 human beings, communication, and culture and social institutions. They cover topics such as: perception, emotions, personality development, deviant behaviour, teenage suicide, prejudice and the origins and functions of key social institutions. A primary emphasis of this course is the development of skills through strategies such as: social science experiments, role playing, guest speakers, co-operative group work, debates, and film and video analysis. Grand d6fis du monde contemporain HSC 3AF Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2AF *Note: This course is offered in alternate school years ending in uneven numbers, e.g. 1994-95,1996-97 Society: Challenge and Change HSC 3AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2AG This course is similar to HSC 3A except that the content, strategies and skills developed are differentiated for students designated IPRC gifted. This course is identical in content, strategies and skill development to HSC 3A but is taught in French for students in the French Immersion Program. Society: Challenge and Change HSC 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2G This course is similar to HSC 3A except that the content, strategies and skills developed are differentiated for general level students. Civilizations in History HWC 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2A In this course, students meet King Tut, Alexander the Great, Confucius, Cleopatra, Attila the Hun, Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo, Catherine the Great, and Napoleon as they trace the development of civilization from the origins of human beings to the beginning of the modern nation state. They study civilizations such as: Western Europe, the Near and Far East, and the Americas, and cover topics such as the building of the pyramids, mummification, the Spartan warrior vs. the Athenian democrat, the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Barbarian Invasions, the "Dark Ages," the Black Death, and the Reign of Terror in revolutionary France. A primary emphasis of this course is the development of skills through strategies such as co-operative group work debates, simulations, and film and video analysis. Civilisations dans Mistolre HWC 3AF Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2AF *Note: This course is offered in alternate school years ending in even numbers e.g. 1995-96,1997-98 This course is identical in content, strategies and skill development to HWC 3A but is taught in French for students of the French Immersion Program. Family Studies - Parenting NFB 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2A In this course, students focus on the transition from adolescence to parenthood. They study topics such as: dating, selecting a mate, preparing for parenting, pregnancy, childbirth and child development. A primary emphasis of the course is the development of skills through strategies such as co-operative group work, debates, field trips, and film and video analysis. Family Studies - Parenting NFB 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2G This course is similar to NFB 3A except that the content, strategies and skills developed are differentiated for general level students. History - United States HUS 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2A Are we witnessing the decline of the American Empire? In -class debates, a possible field trip to Washington, and audio-visual presentations may provide an answer to this question. Students in this course study topics such as: the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolutionary War, the American Constitution, slavery, the American Civil War, the "Wild West," the "Robber Barons," the United States in World War I, technological innovations during World War II, and the United States as a world leader. History - United States HUS 4AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2AG This course is similar to HUS 4A except that content, strategies and skills developed are differentiated for students designated IPRC gifted. Introductory Economics HXE 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2A What is involved in starting your own business? How much money might you earn in your lifetime? Do labour unions improve working conditions and wages? Why is Canada's standard of living declining in relation to those of other countries? How do we become more efficient producers? Is free trade Canada's economic salvation? These are some of the questions students deal with in this course. In addition to learning the theory behind the Canadian economy, students learn to use the stock market, prepare income tax returns and engage in labour negotiations. Note: A small levy may be required for supplies. Mentorship MTS 4AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Designated IPRC gifted The mentorship program matches a gifted student who has interest in a particular area with a member of the community who has expertise in the area and is willing to spend time helping the student. Through this program students work in the real 45 world, with real-life problems, and gain insight into possible careers. Personal Life Management - Human Relations NMT 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2G This is a modular course which draws its content from two Ministry of Education guidelines, Personal Life Management and Society; Challenge and Change. Students deal with topics such as: interpersonal relations (self perception, group dynamics, decision- making), aggressive behaviour and its alternatives (helping behaviour, conflict management, bargaining and negotiation), career planning, and the future (coping with rapid change, future trends). Students improve their skills in planning, decision-making, interpersonal relations, research, thinking and communication. This is a full credit course; no fractional credits are granted. Personal Life Management - Human Relations NMT 4GK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English, and is designed for students with more advanced Ian guaa e c ility. It follows the course outline for NMT 4G shown above. Canada in a North American Perspective HCN OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of at least one advanced level, Senior Division, Social Science course. Why does Canada exist? As Canadians, we cannot answer this question without also considering the related problem: Why does the United States exist? Why did we refuse to join the American revolution? Why have we been able to build a nation without serious conflict or a bloody civil war while our neighbours to the south could not? Why have we not developed into the economic and military superpower the United States has? In short, why are we Canadians and they Americans? These questions form the central themes of this OAC course. Politics HPO OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of at least one advanced level, Senior Division, Social Science course. An increasing number of groups in our society are demanding a greater voice in political decision making. At the same time, while some individuals are intensely active and interested in politics, others are dissatisfied or disillusioned. Whatever the reaction, it is clear that politics pervades our society and touches every aspect of our daily lives. This course introduces students to the concepts, structures and methods of political science. It helps them understand the operation of political 46 institutions and systems and the ways in which individuals and groups translate political knowledge, skills and attitudes into actions. Modern Western Civilization HWM OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of at least one advanced level, Senior Division, Social Science course. "I disapprove of what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it." This comment, attributed to Voltaire, introduces students not only to the ideas of the Enlightenment, but also to the ways in which ideas affect history and society today. Students in this course examine major developments in knowledge, philosophy, politics, economics, technology and the arts of the past two hundred years. Economics HXE OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of at least one advanced level, Senior Division, Social Science course. Are minimum wage laws effective? Do you get a better deal from the landlord because of rent controls? Can the federal deficit be controlled? Answers to these questions might surprise you. In this course, students study fundamental economic concepts and theories. They use economic models and case studies to examine topics such as: minimum wage laws, rent controls, labour unions, taxation and the nature of poverty. Families in Canadian Society NFO OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of at least one advanced level, Senior Division, Social Science course. What is a family? How is the family changing and what do these changes signify for the future? Students in this course examine family life in past and present societies. By drawing upon fields such as sociology, anthropology, and psychology, students focus on the welfare of the family and its members. They examine the pressures and problems confronting today's family to better understand and appreciate the significance of the family to the individual and to the nation. 47 MATHEMATICS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 MAT2A MAT3A MAT4A MAGOA MAT2AG MAT4AG MCAOA MAT2AK MFNOA MAT2G MTT3G MTT4G MAT2GK NM3G NM4G MTW2B COMPUTER SCIENCE DSC3A DSC4A Mathematics MAT 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 1W and teacher's recommendation The core topics covered in this course are: numerical methods involving powers, roots, radicals, and real numbers; relations; algebraic methods applied to equations and inequalities; polynomials and rational expressions; analytic geometry of the straight line, coordinates and transformations; and an introduction to deductive and three-dimensional geometry. Mathematics MAT 2AG Credit Value: 1.5 Prerequisite: MAT 1W at the Gifted level. This course is for IPRC gifted students who exhibit ingenuity, intellectual curiosity, creativity and an ability to assimilate information and generalize. The core topics of the course are: numerical methods involving powers, roots, radicals, and real numbers; statistics and relations; algebraic methods applied to equations and inequalities, polynomials, and rational expressions; analytic geometry of the straight line, coordinates and transformations; an introduction to deductive and three-dimensional geometry. Students may study optional topics such as matrices, probability, isometrics or vectors. At Bell High School this course covers approximately the last half of MAT 2A and all of MAT 3A. Students are encouraged to write math contests. Mathematics MAT 2AK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for MAT 2A shown above. Mathematics MAT 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 1W In this course, students expand their knowledge of numerical methods, algebra and geometry. Topics include: number applications; powers; square roots; applications of ratio; rate and percent; statistics; personal finance and banking; borrowing and saving; polynomials; formula; equations; graphing; linear equations; geometric figures and properties. Mathematics MAT 2GK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for MAT 2G shown above. Mathematics - for Work and Home MTW 2B Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 1W and recommendation of the Mathematics department. The Grade 10 basic level course emphasizes applications of mathematics that are relevant to students now or in the near future. To allow for the varying abilities of students, teachers develop topics from themes such as obtaining a job, wages, service jobs, repair and maintenance, budgets, savings accounts, travelling, comparative shopping and mathematics in sports. ER Mathematics MAT 3A Credit Value 1.0 Prerequisite MAT 2A, MAT 2AG, MAT 2AK or MTT 3G (with high achieve- ment). NOTE: A high achieving, motivated student may take MAT 3A and MAT 4A concurrently. In a semestered system this is definitely n o t recommended. This course is for students who have an intrinsic interest in mathematics, who have an ability to work with abstractions, and who intend to study one or more of the OAC courses in mathematics. Students study algebraic operations with polynomials and rational expressions, ratio and proportion, real numbers and powers, and quadratic equations. They also study analytic geometry of the circle and points of division; functions and transformations (including the quadratic function), as well as sequences and series as applied to interest, annuities and bonds. Mortgages and stocks are optional topics. Mathematics for Business and Consumer MTB 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 2G, MAT 2GK, MAT 2A, or MAT 2AK NOTE: This course may, at the student's discretion, be used as a credit in Mathematics ora credit in Business Studies. In addition, the credit may be counted as one of the eight required for a concentration in Business Studies. This course prepares students for the world of work. It also helps students preparing to enter a two-year business studies program in a college of applied arts and technology. Students consolidate their skills in the arithmetic introduced in previous grades, develop skills in the proper use of electronic calculators, and learn to apply mathematics to personal and business problems. The course emphasizes applications encountered by consumers and owners or employees of small businesses. Mathematics for Technology MTT 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 2G, MAT 2GK, MAT 2A or MAT 2AK This course helps students develop mathematical skills commonly used in technological applications. This course also helps students preparing to enter three-year diploma -level programs at a college of applied arts and technology. Students consolidate skills in arithmetic, algebra, measurement, geometry, and the proper use of scientific calculators. The course emphasizes applications encountered by consumers and owners or employees of small businesses. Computer Science DSC 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Recommended Prerequisite: MAT 2A This course emphasizes structured programming and problem solving. Students study the following topics: history of computers; introduction to 50 problem -solving using an algorithmic approach; implementation of algorithms using a structured language; fundamental programming techniques such as decision making, looping, summing, the use of subscripted variables, sub - programming and string manipulation. They also cover a module on computer technology in which they are given hands-on experience with logic circuits. Students run their programs on the micro -computers in the school. A $5.00 fee will be collected to cover the cost of materials. Mathematics MAT 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 3A or MAT 2 -AG NOTE: A high achieving, motivated student may take MAT 3A and MAT 4A concurrently. This is n o t recommended in a semestered school. This course is for students who have an intrinsic interest in mathematics, who have an ability to work with abstractions, and who intend to study one or more of the OAC courses in mathematics. Students study deductive geometry, (including the geometry of the circle) and the graphing of functions and relations using transformations. The latter topic is developed with an introduction to trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions as well as second-degree relations and the conics. Students also study algebraic operations on polynomials along with the solution of polynomial equations of degree n, absolute value, and radicals. Mathematics MAT 4AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 2AG This is the third course in Mathematics for students in the gifted programme. This course covers the same core material as in MAT4A. The curriculum, however, will be differentiated to permit students to consider certain topics in greater depth, solve challenging problems and pursue areas of their own interest related to the course content. Mathematics for Technology MTT 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MTT 3G or MAT 3A In this course, students develop mathematical skills commonly used in technological applications. The course is recommended for students preparing to enter a three-year diploma -level program at a college of applied arts and technology. It consolidates students' computational and algebraic skills in areas such as numerical and algebraic methods, geometry and trigonometry, and mathematics for the informed consumer and employee. Mathematics for Business and Consumers MTB 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MTB 3G or MTT 3G or MAT 3A NOTE: This course may, at the student's discretion, be used as a credit in Mathematics ora credit in Business Studies. In addition, the credit may be 51 counted as one of the eight required for a concentration in Business Studies. This course prepares students for entry into the world of work or for a two-year business studies program at a college of applied arts and technology. Students consolidate arithmetic skills by applying them to topics such as mathematics for investment, mathematics for the informed consumer, and mathematics for small business. Students also develop their algebraic skills and study statistical methods. Computer Science DSC 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: DSC 3A As in DSC 3A, this course emphasizes structured programming and problem solving. Students review and develop upon the work covered in DSC 3A. They cover topics such as: manipulations; programming techniques involved in sorting and searching; numerical analysis; graphics; file manipulation; records and arrays; the use of data structures; the creation of interactive programs; discussion of machine language and the internal workings of a micro -computer. Students run their programs on the micro -computers in the school. A $5.00 fee will be collected to cover the cost of materials. ONTARIO ACADEMIC COURSES Ontario Academic Mathematics understand the Courses (OACs) in help students principles and substantive content of Mathematics, develop the mathematical skills they require at university, and develop problem -solving abilities using increasing abstraction. Students should refer to current calendars of the university of their choice for advice on which OAC's in Mathematics to select. If still in doubt, they should seek the opinion of the Mathematics Department. Algebra and Geometry MAG OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 4A or MAT 4AG This course is for students with high achievement in mathematics who intend to study mathematics in depth at university. Normally, students treat this course as complementary to Calculus. Topics include: translations, matrices and linear transformations, matrices and conic sections, vectors as directed line segments, applications and linear combination of vectors, vectors in 2 and 3 space, vector and scalar equations of lines and planes, complex numbers and mathematical induction. Students may study optional topics chosen to enhance their career plans in mathematics, science or engineering. Calculus MCA OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 4A or MAT 4AG This course should be taken by all students who intend to enroll in a university Calculus course. Topics include: limits; the derivative function and its fundamental properties; trigonometric, exponential 52 and logarithmic functions and their derivatives; tangents, rates of change; extreme values and curve sketching. Students study the anti -derivative with special attention to solving differential equations, applications to problem solving, area and integration. Finite Mathematics MFN OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 3A, MAT 4A or MAT 4AG This course is for students who do not require Calculus as a prerequisite for their university courses. It can also serve as a complement to the calculus course. Topics include: operations using matrix algebra, solving systems of equations and inequations, permutations, combinations, the binomial theorem, finite series, probability and its applications, and statistics. MODERN LANGUAGES YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CORE FRENCH FSF2A FSF3A FSFOA * FSGOA or or FSF2G FSF3G FSF4G * Note: FSGOA will be offered in 1994-95 * Note: FSFOA will be offered in 1995-96 EXTENDED (LATE) FRENUH IMMERSION FEF 2A Literature and FEF3A FEFOA* FEGOA* FEG2A Lit./Comp./Gram. Lit./Comp./Gram Lit./Comp./Gram Gram. / Comp. 1 FEGOA will be offered in 1995-96 (EARLY) FRENCH IMMERSION FIF2A Literature and FIF3A FIFOA* FIGOA* FIG2A Lit./Comp./Gram. Lit./Comp./Gram. Lit./Comp./Gram. Gram./Comp. * Note: FIFOA will be offered in 1994-95 FIGOA will be offered in 1995-96 SPANISH LWS3A LWS4A LWSOA French Immersion Early French Immersion has "I" as the 2nd character in the course code. Late French Immersion has "E" as the 2nd character in the course code. Students who register in this program will be eligible for a C.B.E. Certificate in French Immersion. The requirements for this certificate are 12 credits in French Immersion subjects. Students in a gifted program must complete 10 French Immersion credits to qualify. Students are strongly urged to take as many French Immersion courses as possible in the early stages of the high school program, since there can be no guarantee that all senior courses will be offered each year. In addition to the language courses, the 53 following courses may be offered in French (these courses are described in their own department sections): Gr. 10 HCT2AF (History), SNC2AF (Science) Gr. 11 HSC3AF (History), HWC3AF (History), SCH3AF (Chemistry) Gr. 12/OAC GRE4AF (Geography), GWIOAF (Geography) Advanced Core French French (Core) FSF 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FSF 1W This continuation of FSF 1W is the second year in the Core French program. French is the language of communication in the classroom. The students further develop their communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and learn about French and French Canadian culture. They are introduced to approximately 20 new structures and learn to express themselves more freely through listening exercises, films, intensive and supplementary reading, dialogues and dramatizations, group work and oral and written compositions. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. French (Core) FSF 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FSF 2A This continuation of FSF 2A increases students' ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing and prepares them for the French OAC. Students learn to manipulate more complicated structures such as the past tenses, the future and the conditional. They study short stories, poetry and songs, do supplementary reading, write short 54 compositions, make oral presentations and prepare projects. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. French (Core) FSF OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FSF 3A This OAC course in Core French is for students who have completed FSF 3A French. It is normally a student's fourth, advanced -level, course in French. Students learn through activities in which the four language skills -- reading, writing, speaking and listening -- are interwoven. They participate in classroom interaction, group work, discussions, role-playing, dramatizations and oral presentations. They read a selection of literature from at least three genres. The literature is a balance of French and French Canadian writings. Students learn to write clearly and accurately by frequently writing short assignments in a variety of forms. Supplementary reading and an independent project are also part of the course. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. French (Core) FSG OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FSF3A This OAC course in Core French is for students who have completed FSF 3A or who would like to register for a second OAC in Core French. It is a balanced, four -skill course (reading, writing, speaking and listening) that includes all of the objectives and the basic grammatical content of FSF OA. The learning experiences are integrated language activities in which the four language skills are interwoven. Classroom interaction provides students with opportunities to communicate orally in French. The reading material and cultural content of this course differ from those of FSF OA but the criteria for selecting them are the same. Writing requirements are also the same as for FSF OA. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. General Core French French (Core) FSF 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FSF 1W This course is for students who have completed FSF 1W. This course continues development of the four basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) through a practical communications approach. The job and life skills introduced in the Grade 9 course are further developed in this course. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. French (Core) FSF 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FSF 2G This course is a logical continuation of the Grade 10 course. It emphasizes the 55 four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and continues to develop students' life and job skills. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. French (Core) FSF 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FSF 3G This final course in the general level program increases students' proficiency in the four basic linguistic skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). As well, the course places more emphasis on practical and job skills so as to prepare students for community college or work. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. Extended French Late immersion French (Extended) - Literature FEF 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FEF 1W This advanced level course is part of the bilingual program for students who have completed FEF 1W or its equivalent. It should be taken in conjunction with FEG 2A. The students become better acquainted with French culture through the study of poetry, novels, short stories and plays. Much of the program consists of small group discussions and formal oral and written presentations. French (Extended) - Language Arts (Grammar & Composition) FEG 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FEG 1W This course is for students who have completed FEG 1W or its equivalent. Students review and consolidate the major grammatical structures and notions taught in the earlier course. They are introduced to more complex grammatical structures and notions, and engage in oral, written and reading activities which develop their ability and confidence to use these structures as they express themselves. Although the course develops listening, reading and speaking skills, emphasis is placed on communicating effectively. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. French (Extended) FEF 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FEG 2A and/or FEF 2A This advanced level course is part of the bilingual program for students who have been enrolled in the immersion program. Students study plays, novels and short stories as well as some grammatical structures. Much of the course consists of group discussions and formal presentations based on the literature students have studied. French (Extended) FEF OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: See below Normally, students taking this course have completed FEF 3A and at least six credits in French or other subjects taught in French. Students learn through activities in which the four language skills -- reading, writing, speaking and listening -- are interwoven. They participate in classroom interaction, group work, 56 discussions, role-playing, dramatizations and oral presentations. They read a selection of literature from at least three genres. The literature is a balance of French and French Canadian writings. At least 50% of the literature is from the twentieth century. Students learn to write clearly and accurately by frequently writing short and long assignments in a variety of forms. French (Extended) FEG OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: See below Normally, students taking this course have completed FEF 3A (Extended) and at least six credits in French or other subjects taught in French. Students learn through activities in which the four language skills -- reading, writing, speaking and listening -- are interwoven. They participate in classroom interaction, group work, discussions, role-playing, dramati- zations and oral presentations. They read a selection of literature from at least three genres. The literature is a balance of French and French Canadian writings. At least 50% of the literature is from the twentieth century. Students learn to write clearly and accurately by frequently writing short and long assignments in a variety of forms. French Immersion (Early Immersion French (Early Immersion) - Literature FIF 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FIF 1W This course is offered at the advanced level as part of the bilingual program for students who have completed FIF 1W or its equivalent. It should be taken in conjunction with FIG 2A. Students study plays, novels and some poetry. Much of the course consists of group discussions and formal oral and written presentations based on the literature studied. French (Early Immersion) Language Arts - Grammar & Composition FIG 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FIG 1W This course is for students who have completed FIG 1W or its equivalent. Students review and consolidate grammatical structures and notions taught previously and are introduced to more complex ones. Students develop ability and confidence in expressing themselves using these structures through oral, written and reading activities. Although oral reading and listening skills are important, the course emphasizes communicating effectively. A fee will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies. French (Early Immersion) FIF 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: FIG 2A and/or FIF 2A This advanced level course is part of the bilingual program for students in the immersion program. Students study plays, novels and short stories as well as some grammatical structures. Much of the program consists of group discussions and formal presentations 57 based on the literature studied. French (Early Immersion) FIF OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: See below Normally, students taking this course have completed FIF 3A and at least nine credits in French or other subjects taught in French. Students learn through activities in which the four language skills -- reading, writing, speaking and listening -- are interwoven. They participate in classroom interaction, group work, discussions, role-playing, dramatizations and oral presentations. They read a selection of literature from at least three genres. The literature is a balance of French and French Canadian writings. At least 50% of the literature is from the twentieth century. Students learn to write clearly and accurately by frequently writing short and long assignments in a variety of forms. French (Early Immersion) FIG OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: See below Normally, students taking this course have completed FIF 3A and at least nine credits in French or other subjects taught in French. Students learn through activities in which the four language skills -- reading, writing, speaking and listening -- are interwoven. Classroom activities provide students with opportunities to communicate orally in French. They participate in group work, discussions, role-playing, dramatizations, oral presentations and daily classroom interactions. They read a selection of literature from at least three genres. The literature is a balance of French and French Canadian writings. At least 50% of the literature is from the twentieth century. Students learn to write clearly and accurately by frequently writing short and long assignments in a variety of forms. S anish Spanish LWS 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None (See Note) N.B. While there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly recommended that students should have already demonstrated an aptitude for language learning in an academic setting. Suggested benchmark: An average of 60% or more in advanced French or another 2nd language. This is the first course in a three-year Spanish program and may be taken by students at any grade in secondary school. Students develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing at an introductory level. Through readings, projects, slide presentations, films and music, they are introduced to the varied cultures and lifestyles in certain Hispanic countries. In order to amplify their command of vocabulary, students study several short stories. Spanish LWS 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: LWS 3A By exploring the language and culture of the Hispanic world, this course continues LWS3A. The course stresses the four language skills of listening, M: speaking, reading and writing. Students, working both individually and in groups in simulated situations, make active use of their language skills Using audio-visual material, the course enriches students' vocabulary, capacity for self-expression and appreciation of Hispanic culture. Spanish LWS OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: LWS 4A In this course, students enter into regular conversation with the teacher and with other students. They develop the four language skills to a more advanced level. Their use of tenses extends beyond the present, past and future to include suppositions and they learn to use more complex sentence structures. Students read both intensively and extensively in Spanish and learn to appreciate Hispanic culture through the visual and auditory media. They work both individually and in groups and complete an independent study project. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 AMI2A AMI3A AMI4A AMUOA AMI2GK AMV3A AMG3G AMG4G AMM4A Music AMI 2G/2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: AMI 1W or permission of the instructor This course further develops students' technical skills to the point where they are capable of performing comfortably over the entire range of the instrument. While the course emphasizes symphonic band performance, solo and small ensemble repertoire may be explored. Students continue the study of musical rudiments, ear training, music history and music appreciation. They are encouraged to participate in junior performing ensembles to gain extra performance time. Additional performance time increases the level of proficiency students reach on their instruments. Music AMI 2GK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for AMI 2G shown above. 59 Music - Guitar AMG 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This performance course, intended for beginners, provides students with a balanced musical education using the guitar. Students explore a variety of musical styles, including classical, country and western folk and simple rock. Students read and play from standard musical notation and develop a theoretical knowledge of music through writing and listening exercises. Non-performance activities enhance the student's ability to appreciate music. Music AMI 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: AMI 2G AMI 2A, or permission of the instructor This course continues students' studies in instrumental techniques while placing greater emphasis on the accuracy of interpretation. Students study more challenging repertoire from the symphonic band library. More advanced students may be encouraged to study a second instrument and to pursue composing and arranging. Students complete many of the Royal Conservatory of Music's Grade 2 rudiments requirements. The history and listening components of the course are more comprehensive in scope. Students are encouraged to play in one or more of the school's senior instrumental ensembles, thereby supplementing their individual and class practice time. Vocal Music AMV 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Any Junior Music course or by permission of instructor. This course is designed to develop vocal skills. Students will learn the basics of good vocal technique with emphasis on breathing, sound, and articulation. Sight singing and ear training will be included in this course. A wide variety of vocal repertoire, including traditional, jazz, and Broadway styles will be explored. Evaluation will be based on performance, listening, and creative activities. Music AMI 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: AMI3A or permission of the instructor In this course, students receive the widest possible exposure to music from various genres, countries and time periods. Their work on instrumental technique develops their facility in all major and minor keys. More advanced method books, studies and solo repertoire both challenge them and reinforce the technique they learned in previous years. Their non-performance .0 studies include an in-depth examination of one or more aspects of music history. Possible studies include a survey of the music of Western Civilization, the history of music in Canada, and a study of the music of a specific era or culture. They also complete the Royal Conservatory of Music's Grade 2 rudiments requirements and begin a study of harmony. Students are encouraged to join a senior music ensemble on an extracurricular basis. Music - Guitar AMG 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: AMG 3G or permission of the instructor In this course, students further develop their playing technique on the guitar by playing a variety of musical styles at a more advanced level. Performance standards are consistent with the requirements for classical guitar at the Grade 3 level of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. Students organize and plan solos and small ensembles and develop their theoretical knowledge of music in non-performance activities. Music and Computers AMM 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Suggested Prerequisite: Some music background and some computer background. This course will focus on the applications of computers in music. It will study musical concepts through listening, creating and performance activities. Major units will focus on Musical Instruments Digital Interface, step and real time applications, film and video applications using SMPTE, secuencing and scoring applications, sampling, and the use of computers in the music industry. Students will be given opportunities to write and digitally record original music. Students will be encouraged to perform in small groups and multi -media productions. Music AMU OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: One Senior Division music course The Ontario Academic Course in music (AMUOA) is a single credit course intended for students who are planning to pursue academic or applied study at the postsecondary level. Although some students may plan a career directly or indirectly related to music, others will find that the skills developed in the course will be helpful in many academic, occupational, and social situations. The aim of the Ontario Academic Course in music is to extend students' understanding of musical concepts to a higher level through an in-depth study of selected musical works and through listening, performing and creative activities. 61 PHYSICAL EDUCATION YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 PHF2A PHF3AT PHF40T PPBOA PHM2A PHM3AT PEM40T PPSOA PHE202 PED3#2* PED492* PHE2�O PHE340 PEMAL PHE4 Note: *PED4G2 (Senior Dance) will be offered in 1994-95 *PED3G2 (Intermediate Dance) will be offered in 1995-96 Girls' Physical Education PHF 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHF 1W The Grade 10 program is an extension of the Grade 9 program. Emphasis is placed upon participation, enjoyment, and the development of more advanced motor skills. Specific conditioning exercises and strenuous physical activity are part of each class. Team and individual activities include: volleyball, badminton, basketball, soccer, broomball, paddleball, gymnastics, dance, softball, field hockey, and weight training. Health topics include: first aid and alcohol education. Boys' Physical Education PHM 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHM 1W The Grade 10 program is an extension of the Grade 9 program. Emphasis is placed upon participation, enjoyment, and the development of more advanced motor skills. Team and individual activities include: volleyball, basketball, soccer, broomball, gymnastics, football, wrestling, floor hockey and team handball. Winter outdoor activites may 62 include broomball and hockey. Health topics include: first aid, drug awareness plus adolescent sexuality. Introductory Dance PHE 2G2 Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHF 1W or PHM 1W Students can improve their fitness while being introduced to basic dance techniques. There will be special emphasis on jazz, modern dance and aerobic fitness with modern music as well as minimal exposure to ballet, folk, rhythmics and tap dance. Routines will be set up and students will have the opportunity to choreograph their own dances. Field trips may include visits to local dance studios and the National Arts Centre. Experts in various forms of dance will be invited in to be guest clinicians or speakers. Fitness and Leisure Activities PHE 2GO Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHF 1W or PHM 1W "Fitness and Leisure Activities" is designed to appeal to the student who wishes to participate in an outdoor education program in combination with selected, high interest, indoor recreational activities The outdoor activities will include: orienteering, ultimate, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, camping, cycling and tennis. The school has a limited supply of some equipment. The rest of the required equipment may be easily borrowed or rented by the student. Indoor activities will include: badminton, racquetball, fitness and weight training, initiative games, and the St. John's Ambulance Standard First Aid Certification Course. Other special activities may be included. A fee of $115 is charged to each student to cover the cost of four field trips: camping, cross country skiing, downhill skiing and cycling. Students will miss approximately 7 days for these trips. Girls' Team Sports PHF 3AT Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHF 1W This course is designed for the active young woman of today. The popular sports of today are taught, played and analysed so as to be appreciated for a lifetime. They include touch football, volleyball, racquets, broomball, ringette, skiing, and softball. Students will organize, referee and participate in tournaments and field trips. Health education will include, dating, diet, human sexuality and peer pressure and current topics related to today's young adults. Some units may be co- educational. Boys' Team Sports PHM 3AT Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHM 1G The emphasis at the senior level is on participation, socialization and enhancing self esteem. Popular societal sports are taught and played. These include touch football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, handball, hockey, broomball, racquets, rugby and softball. Students will organize and participate in tournaments and field trips. Health education topics include dating, drug education, human sexuality, self esteem and topics pertinent to today's young adults. Some units may be co- educational. Intermediate Dance PED 3G2 Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHE 2G2 or Department Permission * Note: This course is offered in alternate school years ending in even numbers, e.g. 1995-96,1997-98. Al Students will study in depth areas of dancerize, modern and theatre dance. The course will include a theoretical emphasis and working knowledge of the elements of contemporary dance. Students will choreograph their own movement sequences based on the principles and philosopies of Laban. A performance unit will allow students to show their dance compositions. Minor units will include rhythmic gynmastics, pantomime, personal fitness and jazz dance. There will be opportunities for students to attend professional performances. Senior Outdoor Education PHE 3GO Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: A grade 9 or 10 Physical Education Course This senior Outdoor Education focus course provides students with many opportunities for exciting outdoor adventures. The program offers winter experiences such as skiing, snowshoeing, winter survival and a winter camping trip. Warm weather activities include rock climbing, integrative challenges, mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and camping. Major field trips include a rock climbing clinic in Quebec, a ski trip, and a canoe and camping adventure on the Madawaska River. Emphasis is placed upon enthusiastic participation, effort and leadership development. Because the trips necessitate bus and equipment rental, each student will be requested to pay $130.00 to cover the additional expenses of the trips. Students will miss 4 or 5 days of classes for field trips. Senior Dance PED 4G2 Credit Value: 1:0 Prerequisite: PHE 2G2 or Department permission. * Note: This course is offered in alternate school years ending in uneven numbers, e.g. 1994-95,1996-97. Student will study in depth areas of jazz, step aerobics, rhythmic gymnastics and theatre dance. The course will include a theoretical emphasis and working knowledge of contemporary choreography. A performance unit will allow students to present their original choreography. Minor units will include ZI partner gymnastics, modern, pantomime and weight training. There will be opportunities for students to attend professional performances at the National Arts Centre and Arts Court. Girls' Team Sports PHF 4GT Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHF1W The Grade 12 program concentrates on developing skills and enjoyment for activities that may be pursued for a lifetime. Emphasis is also placed upon developing leadership skills and organizational abilities which will allow the student to continue the development of motor skills and the maintenance of her fitness level in later life. Activities offered may include: badminton, tennis, judo, volleyball, paddleball, team handball, archery and fencing. Outdoor education activities may include: golf, cross-country skiing, broomball and power skating. The health program covers nutrition and fitness, alternate life styles and an investigation of major health problems. Boys' Team Sports PEM 4GT Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHM1W This Grade 12 program concentrates on developing skills and enjoyment for activities that may be pursued for a lifetime. Emphasis is also placed upon developing leadership skills and organizational abilities which allow the student to continue the development of motor skills and the maintenance of fitness level in later life. Team sports offered include touch football, soccer, basketball, floor hockey, broomball, volleyball, rugby, softball, team handball and racquet sports. There is no health component in this course but special issues will be addressed as circumstances dictate. Coed Physical Education Peer Tutors PHE 4G Credit Value: 1.0 plus 1.0 Prerequisite: PHFl W / PHMl W Senior students will have an opportunity to work with intellectually and/or physically handicapped pupils. Students who opt for this course will receive two credits: 1 senior physical education credit and 1 co-operative education credit. The course is scheduled for two periods for the whole year The Reciprocal teaching method allows all students to develop a positive attitude towards physical education. Peer Tutors will study and adapt physical education instruction to meet the needs of the learner. Students will develop and implement a program plan that incorporates fitness, games and dance. Through the process of modelling, students will have the opportunity to present new learning activities during the co-op placement. Leadership PED 4AL �� 3 Credit Value:a Prerequisite: j3GZOP HM3AT, or Thisis a special course in Physical Education for students of better than average ability and with special interest in the field of Physical Education and related areas. The student will acquire knowledge of skill development and the logical sequence of skill development in certain activity areas, i.e.: soccer, football, volleyball, basketball. An opportunity will be provided to develop skills at a high level in the selected physical activities. This will be coupled with an attempt to include tournament organization and officiating principles. The evaluation will have both practical and theoretical aspects such as written tests, skill projects, practical skills tests, conducting sports clinics, officiating and coaching strategies. Effort, participation and initiative will be considered as indicators of desirable, positive attitudes toward the program. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation will be offered as part of this course. Physical and Health Education: The Bio -Scientific Perspective PPBOA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Senior Advanced Physical Education credit. The Bio -Scientific Perspective examines and analyses human movement and well-being in the light of physiology (human performance), maturation (growth and development), and health and efficiency (physical fitness and lifestyle). This study of the bases of physical activity and health emphasizes an experimental approach. Through the medium of physical activity, students will develop a greater awareness and understanding of the physiological and biological factors that govern human movement and well-being. So that the implications and consequences of moving and living in a societal context can be appreciated, optional concepts will allow students to examine and analyse physical activity «•7 from either a social or a business point of view. In the third option that can be selected to complete the course, students will have an opportunity to acquire experience in research methodology. Physical and Health Education: The ;ocio-Scientific Perspective PPS 0A_— Credit ACredit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Senior Advanced Physical Education credit. The Socio -Scientific Perspective examines and analyses human movement and well-being in the light of the quality of life, e.g. total health and fitness, disease intervention and health care in Canada. The psychological and social factors which encourage individuals and groups to develop healthy lifestyles are also core components. Optional topics which may be explored or studied as independent work projects for student portfolios are the history of sport, sports facilities, gender and race in sport, deviance and politics in sport, the media's influence and sport as business. Level I, NCCP coaching certification may be granted. Two activity blocks will facilitate experiential opportunities to apply theory to practice. M. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 SCIENCE YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 SNC2A SBI3A SPH4A SBIOA SNC2AF SBA3G SPH4AG SNC2AG SCH3A SPA4G SCHOA SNC2AK SCH3AF SNC2G SCH3AG SPHOA SNC2GK SCA3G Science SNC 2A This second -year science course, which continues the study of biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, provides students with the scientific knowledge and problem - solving skills needed for the specialized Senior Division science courses. The course emphasizes student activities and scientific processes in relation to their applications to everyday life. Students study units on: interactions with the environment; the external and internal environment of organisms; heat, magnetism and electricity; chemistry as applied to the environment and our daily lives; and one optional unit. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. Sciences SNC 2AF Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: SNC 1W (in French) Ce cours a pour but de completer Fintroduction aux sciences qui a commenc6 dans SNC 2AF. Il est recommend6 de prendre ce cours afin d'obtenir le deuxieme credit en sciences requis par OSIS. Les sujets suivants sont A 1'6tude: interactions dans la nature; interaction des animaux dans leur environnement; syW!mes de maintien de vie pout les animaux dans leur environnement; chaleur et 6nergie; chimie appliqu66; Electricite et magn6tisme. Le cours mettra 1'accent sur les activiees en laboratoire et 1'experimentation. 67 Science SNC 2AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: SNC 1W (Gifted) Students will follow and be evaluated according to the grade 10 advanced Science curriculum guideline. During this course opportunity will be given to move from teacher directed to more self-directed learning techniques and problem solving as the students explore some of the major concerns facing the students' world. Science SNC 2AK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for SNC 2A shown above. Science SNC 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course, which continues the study of biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science, completes the foundation of skills and knowledge students need for Senior Division courses. The course continues the emphasis on students' laboratory, organizational and problem -solving skills and on the application of science to everyday life. Mathematical concepts are not emphasized. Units of study are: community ecology, the functioning animal, environmental chemistry, magnetism and electricity, and the wise use of resources. There are two optional units. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. Science SNC 2GK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for SNC 2G shown above. 68 Biology SBI 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This first biology c urse at the Senior advanced level builds on the life science units in Grades 9 and 10. The course is a mandatory prerequisite for SBI OA. By covering a broad range of topics, students develop an understanding of the structure and functioning of organisms, especially the human body. Units include: cell structure and processes, genetics, the role of bacteria and viruses in the biosphere, vertebrate systems (digestion, gas -exchange, transport, reproduction and development), vascular plants and one optional unit. The course balances content with student participation in the scientific process. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. A fee may be levied for a Carleton Board of Education Exemplar Work Book ($5.00). Biology - Applied SBA3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Non This course completes the study of biology at the general level. In it, students gain a better understanding of the structure and workings of their own bodies by studying the nutritional, digestive, excretory, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive and sensory systems. They also study the treatment of waste, the effect of waste on the environment and the possible solutions to waste management problems. Much of the work in the course is done through laboratory exercises, projects and group work. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. Chemistry SCH 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This first advanced level chemistry course builds on the physical science units in Grade 9 and 10 science. It is a mandatory prerequisite for SCH OA. By introducing a broad range of concepts, the course enables students to appreciate the applications and societal implications of chemicals, to handle chemicals safely, and to solve theoretical problems in chemistry. By performing laboratory activities, students develop skills and clarify new concepts. Topics include: properties and changes of matter, elements and chemical bonding, chemical reactions, chemical calculations, solutions, and the Canadian chemical industry. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. The Science Department recommends that students take MAT 2A and SNC 2A either previously or concurrently. A fee will be levied for a Carleton Board of Education Exemplar Work Book ($5.00), and a consumable Lab Book ($3.00). Chimie SCH 3AF Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: SNC 2AF Th6orie atomique; tableau p6riodique; compos6s binaires et Equations; liaisons chimiques; formes mol6culaires simples et polairit6; oxydes acides, bases, et sels; compos6s et Equations avec radicaux; ions en solution; r6actions en solution et s6rie d'activie6; lois des gaz, la mole et les rapports molaires dans les composes et equations. Ce cours cert d'introduction et forme la base pour les cours de Chimie et Biologie en 13 annee. Chemistry SCH 3AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: SNC 2AG The course content and evaluation will follow the science guideline for SCH 3A and includes the following topics: classification of matter, atomic theory; chemical bonding; chemical compounds and nomenclature; chemical reactions; organic chemistry; the gases; the mole concept; the mole and chemical equations; solutions and molarity; industrial chemisty. Throughout the course students will be offered the opportunity to extend and expand their knowledge of the subject in differentiated activities. 69 Chemistry - Applied SCA 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Chemistry has an impact on both our everyday lives and the environment. This introductory chemistry course gives students a variety of chemical applications in practical laboratory settings. Units include: the structure of matter, the properties of substances, how chemicals react, acids and bases, chemical analysis and two optional units on topics such as carbon chemistry, consumer chemistry, metals or nuclear chemistry. The course emphasizes skills such as observation, manipulation of equipment, data collection, safety and group work. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. Since mathematics and chemical theories are kept to essential applications in this course, the course does not lead to SCH OA. Physics SPH 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: Non This first advanced level physics course builds on the physical science units in Grades 9 and 10. It is a mandatory prerequisite for SPH OA and should be taken by students pursuing further studies in the sciences, engineering, mathematics and architecture. Students study and apply the fundamental physical laws and principles that are used in industry and research. Units include: sound, the nature and applications of light, the laws of motion, the forms and changes of energy, electricity and electromagnetism, nuclear physics and one optional unit. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. The Science Department recommends that students take MAT 3A, either previously or 70 concurrently. Physics SPH 4AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: SCH 3AG or other gifted science This course will give the student a general survey of some of the foundations of modern physics. The course is designed to encourage consideration of all aspects of physics - performing experiments, collecting and organizing data, solving problems, integrating concepts and using theories to explain natural events. The course is divided into the following sections: mechanics, wave motion, sound, light, electrostatics, magnetism, electricity, modern Physics. Throughout the course students will be offered the opportunity to extend and expand their knowledge of the subject in differentiated activities. Applied Physics SPA 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course introduces general level students to the basic concepts of physics in a descriptive, less mathematical, way. Students study matter and energy in practical applications, laboratory activities and examination of environmental effects. They develop organizational, manipulative and problem -solving skills. Topics include: the energy of motion, the energy of sound and light, the energy of electricity and magnetism, and one option topic such as nuclear energy or fluids. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. The Science Department recommends students take both a mathematics course and a science course at the Grade 10 level prior to this course. Biology SBI OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: SBI 3A or SBI 3AG Suggested Prerequisite: SCH 3A or SCH 3AG This course prepares students for university -level Biology. It provides them with an in-depth study of concepts introduced in SBI 3A. Units include: the chemical basis of life, energy and living systems, plant physiology and photosynthesis, genetics, evolution, the principals of homeostasis and molecular biology, ecology, and one optional unit. The course presents biology as a relevant, human endeavour in which biological principles influence peoples' lives, society and the environment. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. The Science Department strongly recommends that students take SCH OA previously or concurrently. Chemistry SCH OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: SCH 3A/3AG Building on the concepts introduced in SCH 3A, this course prepares students for further studies in Chemistry at the university level. The course extends students' understanding of chemical reaction mechanisms, molecular structures, and reactions in solution. New concepts introduced in the course include: organic chemistry, energy and rates of reactions, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry. The course emphasizes experimental activities, chemical applications to industrial and environmental processes, and mathematical interpretations of the concepts. Students carry out an independent study project. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assignments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examinations. The Science Department recommends that students take MAT 4A, either previously or concurrently. A fee may be levied for a Carleton Board of Education Exemplar Work Book ($5.00) Physics SPH OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: SPH 4A/SPH 4AG 71 This course, which is a more in-depth study of the concepts introduced in SPH 4A, is intended primarily for students going on to study science (especially Physics) and related fields at the university level. Units of study are:. kinematics, dynamics, momentum and energy, electric charge, waves and light, and early quantum theory. Students also study two optional units, such as special relativity, electromagnetic radiation, elementary particles or bodies in equilibrium. Evaluation may include radiation, elementary particles or bodies in equilibrium. Evaluation may include assessment of the following: assign- ments, group work, quizzes, laboratory work and reports, notebooks, projects, tests and examination. Because this course emphasizes mathematical problem -solving, the Science Dept. recommends that students take MAT 4A, either previously or concurrently. TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 Communications: TGJ2A TGJ3A TGJ4A TEDOA Construction: TCW2G TCW3G TCW4G Manufacturing: (�2- J3 L MJ4A TMW4G2 Transportation: TUN; TTJ3G TTJ4G TAM3G2 Drafting: TDR2A TDA3G TDG4A TDG3A TECHNOLOGY The Technology Department is going to be an exciting place nest year. In order to take full advantage of this, staff have planned a number of new and exciting courses. Get ready for a fast paced year using robots, computerized lathes, mills, diagnostic equipment, plastics manufacturing equipment and advanced audio visual equipment. Whether you want technology at the survuval level, or as a career, we will have interesting courses for you. TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES ENDORSEMENT If you successfully complete eight or more technical courses during your high school career your accomplishment will be recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript in the form of an endorsement. In addition, you will be presented with the Carleton Board of Education Certificate of Endorsement in Technological Studies. COMMUNICATIONS Communications Technology TGJ 2A Credit Value: 1.0 This course will use state -of -the-art audio and video recording equipment to familiarize you with current and future techniques in elelctronic communications. You will learn about microphones, audio systems and sound 72 recording. In the studio you will operate the cameras, learn about proper lighting techniques, record live shows and edit your recorded tapes into commercials and videos. The video toaster will be used to develop graphics, titles and advertisements for productions. Communications TGJ 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Suggested Prerequisite: None - open to all students at the Senior Level. This third year course combines the study of video production, desk top publishing, electronics and graphic production. The students will study the above areas equally for 75% of the year. The remaining time will be spent specializing in one of the areas. Evaluation will be based on projects, class participation and tests. Communications TGJ 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Suggested Prerequisite: None - open to all students at the Senior Level This senior level course involves a more in-depth version of communications technology. This course will utilize state-of-the-art equipment to survey current and future techniques in five areas of electronics communications. Students will use camcorders, video editors and audio equipment to learn the fundamentals of audio and video production. Students will build on their speciality by completing advanced units in the areas of video production, computer publishing, electronic computer technology or graphic production. As an alternative students can study all of the above areas with an equal amount of time in each area. Evaluation will be based on projects, class participation and tests. Digital and Analog Electronics TED OA Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT3A This O.A.C. is open to all students regardless of their computer or technology background. Theory and practical work provide the background for engineering, science or design careers. Lab work and a major research project foster independent study and creative effort. Course content includes semiconductors, satellites, digital, sequential logic, robotics, fibre optics, security and medico -electronics. CONSTRUCTION Construction TCW 2G Credit Value: 1.0 This course will utilize the skill development techniques in the completion of two mandatory project(s) which the student should be proud to take home completed. Initial emphasis will be placed on the proper use and care of all tools in the woodwork shop and the development of safe, individual and group work habits. The mandatory project(s) are designed to allow students to master the skills required as they proceed through the steps at their best level of achievement with the quality of workmanship within a given time frame, being the main criteria for evaluation. Additional projects can only be undertaken with teacher's approval, upon successful completion of the mandatory requirements. A nominal fee is assessed to assist in offsetting the cost of materials. 73 Construction TCW 3G Credit Value: 1.0 This course is for the student who would like to expand his/her knowledge and skill in building with wood. All students must build a small cabinet from start to finish and include use of the power machines in the shop. The small mandatory project will be built from rough stock to suitable cabinet finish, and the project should include a complete bill of materials. All aspects of joinery will be required, and proper fit and accuracy of the components will be the evaluative criteria. Additional projects can only be undertaken upon successful completion of this project. Students taking this course will be required to purchase any extra materials or hardware not normally covered by normal shop organization and stocks. There will be a nominal project fee for the cabinet. Construction TCW 4G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: TCW3G (This course is a prerequisite for Work/Industry) This course is broken down into two parts: Building Construction and Cabinet Making. Building Construction will include the layout and cutting required to allow the student to complete all phases of practical building construction for a house to a given scale from basement to roof. Students will be required to frame a structure completely and accurately so it could pass a building inspection. Cabinet Making: Students must be able 74 to plan and layout all aspects of a cabinet project before work can begin. They will be solely responsible for the accuracy of the project and its design. It should include use of all major machines and include intricate joinery to develop competence with these fits. The student's work will be evaluated on how closely the finished product reflects the original design. Both the building construction and cabinet making components are intended to give the students enough knowledge to be able to build and finish a residential structure should the need arise in their future. MANUFACTURING Manufacturing Technology TMJ 2A Credit Value: 1.0 This advanced course will introduce you to state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, so that you can become familiar with current and future techniques in manufacturing. You will learn about computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing. In the manufacturing lab you will program the robot to feed the CNC equipment (lathe & mill). Other interesting topics include principles of programmable logical controllers, industrial pneumatics, hydraulics and plastics. To tie it all together you will learn about modern manufacturing techniques through the use of computer integrated manufacturing. Manufacturing Technology TMJ 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Suggested Prerequisite: None - Open to all students at the Senior Level. This third year course will build on the manufacturing applications learned in TMJ2A. Emphasis will be placed on computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing along with programmable logical controllers. sensors and robotics. You will design and manufacture projects using level three programming on the mill and lathe. Pneumatics and hydraulics will also be part of the manufacturing process. Evaluation will be based on projects, class participation and tests. Manufacturing Technology TMJ 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Suggested Prerequisite: None - Open to all students at the Senior Level. Are you planning a career in Engineering or Science at college or university? If so, this is the course for you. This course will use activities taken from Mechanical Engineering to teach you such skills as project planning, working in design teams, making accurate technical measurements and report writing. Activities will be largely project based with emphasis on creative problem solving team work and accuracy. Students will have access to robotics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing. Evaluation will be based on projects, class participation and tests. Welding TMW 4G2 Credit Value: 1.0 This course is open to students with no previous experience in welding. It is 75 intended to familiarize the student with oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding techniques. Students with a artistic flare would find this course helpful when putting sculptured pieces together. TRANSPORTATION Transportation Technology TTJ 2G Credit Value: 1.0 This second year course in transportation will familiarize you with the different nodes of modern transportation, i.e. land, water, air and space. You will learn how the computer integrates wigh all four areas. You will construct and repair model aircraft and remote control vehicles. In the process of repairing and servicing transportation equipment you will be introduced to manufacturing processes such as welding, computer control and small engines. Canadian Standards Association methods will be observed throughout the course. Transportation TTJ 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Suggested Prerequisite: T772G This intermediate course in Transportation will reinforce the TTJ2G course. Students will be looking at various methods of transportation and the effect on the environment. Students will also be studying the movement of people and goods using trucks, planes, ships and computer methods. Systems of transportation such as pipeline, cargo containers and air traffic control will also be studied. Skills developed will be central to the automotive trade. Topics include safety, the engine, electrical systems, electronic systems, fuel systems, transmission and running gears. Evaluation will be based on projects, class participation and tests. Transportation TAM 3G2 Credit Value: 1.0 (Not open to students who have taken TTJ2G). This course is designed for the senior student - boy or girl, who did not take auto mechanics in the junior grades. It is intended to familiarize the student, technically with the automobile and enable him to maintain and keep an automobile in good mechanical condition. The course will deal mainly with servicing and preventative maintenance of the automobile emphasizing simple adjustments of all components and minor engine tune up. An understanding of the principles and operation, of the main vehicle's components and their inter relationship will be studied. Safety practices will be strictly adhered to, since batteries, gasoline, compressed air, running engines, and power equipment will be used throughout the course. Transportation TTJ 4G Credit value: 1.0 Suggested Prerequisite: TTJ3G This senior level course in Transportation embraces the new technology which includes our Mitchell on demand diagnostic systems. Students will not only be involved in 76 automechanics, but will be exposed to various forms of energy and power used in systems such as inter -modal transportation, on-site transportation. highway and space transportation. The understanding and knowledge gained from this course will better prepare students for the rapidly changing world of transportation technology. Expertise will be developed that will provide the students with a good grounding for personal interest or an apprenticeship. Evaluation will be based on projects, class participation and tests. DRAFTING Technical Drawing TDR 2A Credit Value: 1.0 This comprehensive course in junior level Drafting will prepare anyone for further technical studies in this area, by providing a challenging course content. Topics will include: 1. Engineering Drawing Procedures for common manufacturing processes, including complete working drawings. 2. Threads and Fastening Devices commonly required for production work 3. Basic 3 dimensional projects will be studied with emphasis on clarity and function of design. 4. All types of section and conventional drawing practises will be covered. 5. Half of this course will be taught using athe computer aided design package, Claris CAD. Drafting - Comprehensive TDG 3A Credit Value: 1.0 This course is open to anyone thinking of pursuing any course in Engineering or a professional Drafting career. This will be a multi -discipline program. It is designed for those students with a keen desire to excel. Students will study: 1) Advanced multi -projections problems with working drawings. 2) Engineering tolerancing with complete assembly drawings. 3) Intersection and development drawing techniques 4) complete line of fastening and design criteria; 5) construction and building drawing procedures. 6) Perspective rendering and residential house planning. 7) Arch. Drawing details for the construction industry. 8) A C.A.D. section will be integrated in all aspects of drawings and students will be required to produce drawings with this technique. Pictorial Drafting/Interior Design TDA 3G Credit Value: 1.0 This course is open to students with no previous expeirence in drafting, who would like to be able to plan and layout all aspects of building interiors that pertain to residential housing. Topics will include: A) Drawing: 1. isometric pictorials of furnishings and basic shapes. 77 2. oblique objections - v arious shapes. 3. perspective drawing - that relates to room layout, furnishings and buildings. B) Blue Print Reading for residential building construction will be covered. C) Freehand Sketching from basic shapes to interior room layouts and furniture arrangement will be completed. All sketeches will be to scale. D) Information necessary for presentation drawings for house floor plans and simple building construction details. Upon successful completion the student should be alble to communicate and coordinate information with various building trades and work with them in planning of a residence. Drafting TDG 4A Credit Value: 1.0 This comprehensive course is designed for any person who is interested in furthering their expertise in Drafting (Arch and Mech.) or is interested in pursuing a career at College or University. There ar two basic units. 1. Mechanical Drafting will allow students to design a mechanical device (machine) and will incorporate principles of function, accuracy and fit (as required by standard drafting practice). The project will include topics such as: Gear design, CAM design, tolerance dimensions, welding symbols, fasteners (all types), linkages and bearings, and metal fabrication. 2. Architectural Drafting will allow the student to design a complete house(House Plan) from basement to roof and must include either a plot plan, building perspective, or model. The complete set of drawings will 'in include -floor plans, foundation plans, wall sections, exterior elevations, interior elevations (as required), building cross section and any miscellaneous details necessary for their design. In all cases the architectural drawings will comply to the latest building codes and energy efficiency. :