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BELL HIGH SCHOOL
40 CASSIDY ROAD
NEPEAN, ONTARIO
K2H 6K1
Telephone: (613) 828-9101
Fax: (613) 828-9022
Guidance Dept. (613) 828-9135
COURSE CALENDAR
1997 - 1998
Principal: B. Hammond
Vice -Principal: D. Ellis
SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE CARLETON BOARD
A.Y. Jackson S.S. Bell H.S.
150 Abbeyhill Drive 40 Cassidy 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, K1C 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
834-4500 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
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 4
GENERALINFORMATION.................................................................................................. 4
SECTION I: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
THE COMMON CURRICULUM
Transition Years (Grade 9).............................................................................................. 5
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Ontario Secondary School Diploma.............................................................................. 6
Certificateof Education............................................................................................... 7
COURSES
Ministry of Education Courses...................................................................................... 7
Definitionof a Credit................................................................................................... 7
Levelof Difficulty....................................................................................................... 8
The Common Course Coding System............................................................................... 8
Ontario Academic Courses (OAC's)............................................................................... 9
PrerequisiteCourses..................................................................................................... 9
AlternateYear Courses................................................................................................ 9
CourseCancellations.................................................................................................... 10
Course Changes/Adjustments........................................................................................ 10
Ontario Student Transcript........................................................................................... 10
School -Related Package of Courses............................................................................... 11
CourseSelection........................................................................................................... 11
Choosing Your Courses Wisely...................................................................................... 12
Pointsto Consider......................................................................................................... 13
AfterHigh School....................................................................................................... 13
SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN CBE SCHOOLS
The French Immersion Program..................................................................................... 14
Alternate Education Program........................................................................................ 14
Co-operative Education Program.................................................................................. 14
English as a Second Language Program.......................................................................... 16
Program for the Intellectually Gifted........................................................................... 16
Linkage....................................................................................................................... 16
International Language Programs.................................................................................. 17
SemesteredPrograms.................................................................................................... 17
VocationalProgram..................................................................................................... 17
Specialized Programs in Fine Arts and Technological Studies ........................................ 17
STUDENT SERVICES IN CBE SCHOOLS
Guidance and Counselling Programs.............................................................................. 18
Special Education Services........................................................................................... 18
LibraryServices........................................................................................................... 19
STUDENTS
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Expectations of Students and Student Attendance.......................................................... 19
Student Contract Option Sheet..................................................................................... 20
StudentEvaluation...................................................................................................... 20
Examinations............................................................................................................... 20
Board -wide Examinations............................................................................................ 20
Transportationof Students............................................................................................ 21
Partnersin Education................................................................................................... 21
SECTION II: GRADE 9 TRANSITIONS PROGRAM
RegularProgram Package............................................................................................ 22
Special Program Packages............................................................................................ 23
Grade 9 Course Descriptions.......................................................................................... 24
SECTION III: COURSES OFFERED (GRADES 10 to OAC)
Art.............................................................................................................................. 26
BusinessEducation....................................................................................................... 27
Co-operative Education................................................................................................ 30
Drama......................................................................................................................... 31
English........................................................................................................................ 32
English as a Second Language....................................................................................... 35
Geography................................................................................................................... 36
History and Social Sciences.......................................................................................... 37
Languages.................................................................................................................... 41
Mathematics............................................................................................................... 44
Music........................................................................................................................... 48
PhysicalEducation...................................................................................................... 50
Science......................................................................................................................... 54
TechnologicalStudies.................................................................................................. 58
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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.
INTRODUCTION
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 a program of studies 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 describes the various transitions program packages
available to grade 9 students at Bell High School. Section III describes the courses offered at Bell
High School for grades 9 to OAC.
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SECTION I: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
THE COMMON CURRICULUM
This term is used to describe the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training's curriculum for grades 1 to
9. Some key features include:
a focus on results or learning outcomes, rather than on the length of time to be spent on
specific areas of study, and
a recognition that school programs must accommodate various abilities, needs,
interests, and differing backgrounds of students.
The Common Curriculum recognizes connections and relationships among ideas, people, and things, and
applies them to traditional subjects in school. It is organized into four broad program areas.
Traditional subjects are included in the four program areas:
Mathematics, Science and Technology
Language (English, French)
Personal and Social Studies: Self and Society (Business Studies, Family Studies,
Geography, Guidance, History, Physical and Health Education)
Arts (Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Dance).
TRANSITION YEARS (GRADE 9)
The Grade 9 program is destreamed. Prior to September 1993, Grade 8 students chose Grade 9 courses by
levels of difficulty (Advanced, General or Basic). With Grade 9 destreamed, students and parents are
able to defer decisions about course levels until the end of Grade 9.
There are no individual credits in Grade 9. Secondary schools will grant an equivalent of eight credits
to students who successfully complete the full Grade 9 program.
The school program will be organized to allow teachers more time with each of their students.This
will provide opportunities to know students better, to appreciate their strengths, and to assist them
with their weaknesses.Students in Grade 9 with special needs will continue to have access to programs
appropriate for them.
A description of the school's Grade 9 programs is found at the beginning of Section II on page 23.
TRANSITION
INTEGRATION
UNDERSTANDING
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DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
All students registered in a secondary school j? or to September 1, 1993 pre governed by the Ontario
Ministry of Education and Training document, Ontario Schools: Intermediate and Senior Divisions
(OS:IS).
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 consisting of 16 compulsory credits
and 14 elective credits. The 16 compulsory credits are:
English (including at least 2 from the Senior Division)
French as a Second Language
Mathematics
Science
Canadian Geography
Canadian History
Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Arts
Physical and Health Education
Business Studies or Technological Studies
Total Compulsory Credits
Elective Credits
Total for OSSD
5 credits
1 credit
2 credits
2 credits
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
16 Credits
14 Credits
30 Credits **
A senior social science credit includes subjects such as: Economics, Family Studies, Geography,
History, Law, 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 will normally require 22 credits after successful
completion of the grade 9 program. T ehcompulsory credits that remain to be achieved after completion
of the grade 9 program at Bell High School are:
English (including at least 2 from the Senior Division)
4 credits
Mathematics
1 credit
Science
1 credit
Canadian History
1 credit
Social Sciences (Senior Division) *
1 credit
Total Compulsory Credits
8 credits
Elective Credits
14 credits
Total for OSSD
22 Credits **
* A senior social science course is a Grade 11 or 12 course offered in one of the following subject areas:
Economics, Family Studies, Geography, History, Law, and Society: Challenge and Change.
* * These 22 credits are the minimum required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students are
encouraged to take more than this minimum.
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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.
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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:
B L W = Business -Law
FIG = French Immersion
MAT = Mathematics
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
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D Double credit Co-operative Education
F French Immersion course (other than French language)
G Gifted
K Sheltered Course
Example: MAT 2AG designates Mathematics, Grade 10, Advanced Level, Differentiated
to meet the needs of Gifted Students
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 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.
Alternate Year Courses
Several courses are offered every second year. Students interested in two or more of the following
courses should plan their programs carefully. If you have any questions, please see your Guidance
counsellor.
The following courses will be offered in 1997-98:
BMR3G -
Retailing
FIGOA -
French (Immersion)
FSFOA -
French (Core)
HWC3AF -
Civilisations dans 1'histoire
PED3A2 -
Intermediate Dance
PED4AL
Leadership
PPSOA - Physical & Health Education: The Socio -Scientific Perspective
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The following courses will be offered in
1998-99:
AMM4A -
Music and Computers
BMK4G -
Marketing
FIFOA -
French (Early Immersion)
FSGOA -
French (Core)
HSC3AF -
Grand d6fis du monde contemporain
PED4A2 -
Senior Dance
PHE4AO
Senior Outdoor Education 11
PPBOA -
Physical & Health Education: The Bio -Scientific Perspective
For more information on these courses, please read course descriptions in Section III of this calendar.
Course Cancellations
Courses may be cancelled because of insufficient enrollment or staffing considerations. In some cases
classes are closed due to class size (too large). 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 Changes/Adjustments
Requests to change your program during the academic year will be considered only for a valid reason.
A timetable change request may be considered 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.
Deadlines for adding a new course:
- semestered: 10 school days after start of course
- non semestered: 15 school days after start of course
Deadlines for changing levels:.
- semestered: Sem. I - 1 week after November Parent-Teacher Interviews
Sem. II - 1 week after April Report Cards Issued
- non-semestered - 1 week after February Parent-Teacher Int.
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.
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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.
COURSE SELECTION
Grade 10 to OAC
In selecting his or her program, a student should answer the following questions: Which courses? What
levels of difficulty? How many courses? The following pages are designed to help you answer these
questions.
WHICH COURSES?
1. There are compulsory courses which must be completed to meet the requirements for the Ontario
Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). See diploma requirements on page 6.
2. The remaining courses in a student's high school program are "electives" (courses chosen to meet a
student's needs and interests).
3. Students must carefully consider the courses that they may need for future employment and for
further education at university or at the colleges of applied arts and technology.
4. Secondary school education is more than just an accumulation of credits. It is an opportunity to
explore the full range of knowledge before the specialization of post -secondary programs or
employment. A student's selection of courses should be broad enough to ensure a comprehensive
education program.
WHAT LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY
Courses at Bell High School are offered at two levels of difficulty: General, or Advanced.
Please note that not all courses are offered at both levels. Students may take courses at either
or both levels of difficulty. In some instances Advanced level courses are part of the Gifted
program and are offered in a differentiated manner that is appropriate to the nature of the
course
a ) General Level courses are considered to be appropriate preparation for employment or further
education in certain programs in the colleges of applied arts and technology and other non -
degree granting post -secondary educational institutions. They are NOT appropriate
preparation for either Ontario Academic Credit (OAC) or for entry into university.
b) Advanced Level courses are focused on the development of academic skills and prepare students
for entry to university and the more demanding programs at the colleges of applied arts and
technology.
HOW MANY COURSES?
a) Students entering Grades 9 toll must select 8 courses plus an alternate.
b) Students entering Grade 12 or 13 may have a spare if their credits will total 23 by the end of
June 1997.
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CHOOSING YOUR COURSES WISELY
Place a check mark in the box to the left of each suggested activity when you have completed the item.
❑
1.
Check the diploma requirements on page 6 to be certain that all compulsory courses
for your OSSD have been completed.
FJ
2.
Consider all other possible options by carefully examining the course outline section
which is part II of this book.
"After
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3.
Read page 13, titled High School." Examine university and college calendars
for compulsory prerequisite courses which must be completed before entering the
program.
❑
4.
Determine your interests. Students tend to have high grades in courses that they enjoy.
❑
5.
Evaluate your abilities. Look at your grades in previous related courses. Read page 11,
titled "Course Selection", to help you decide on the appropriate level of difficulty.
❑
6.
Talk to your teachers. Both your present teachers and the teachers of the courses which
you are considering will be of assistance to you.
❑
7.
Talk to your parents. Discuss your choices with your parents. Don't just ask them to sign
the form!
❑ 8. Talk to other students. Find out as much information about the course as possible now.
Be sure it's what you want.
❑ 9. Talk to other adults who are currently employed in the area of your career interest.
These people may be able to recommend appropriate courses.
❑ 10. Tentatively plan the OAC courses you expect to take. Make sure that you have
included the necessary senior level prerequisites if you intend to complete OAC courses.
�1 11. Make an appointment to discuss your choices with your Guidance counsellor. If your
parents wish to speak to a counsellor, they can call the school at 828-9135.
❑ 12. Evaluate the choices you have made. Do your courses satisfy your needs, abilities, and
interests? Once the school year begins, very few changes will be made and the rules
will be strictly followed. Refer to "Course Changes/Adjustments" on page 10.
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POINTS TO CONSIDER
As you enter Grade 10, select courses at the appropriate level of difficulty and work on the
completion of most of your compulsory credits.
As you enter Grade 11 look ahead at your next few school years and plan how you will complete
all your diploma requirements. Choose elective courses that will give you a range of
experiences and prepare you for courses you may want to take at the senior level.
a) Immersion students need to plan carefully to fulfill the requirements of the French
Immersion Certificate.
b) Students in advanced -level courses should make sure they have the prerequisites
for any OAC courses they wish to take.
As you enter Grade 12, make sure that you have completed your compulsory credits. You should
research post -secondary education requirements carefully.
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
University
Universities require an OSSD and 6 OAC credits for entrance. Admission requirements vary for
different programs. Students should plan early in their high school years to make sure they have the
required courses for the program of their choice. It is very important that you consult the university
calendars in the Guidance Office and talk to your counsellor about specific requirements. As well you
should be aware that limited enrolment courses have very high academic requirements.
Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Most college programs require an OSSD for entry. Some programs require specific high school credits,
but subjects may be at the advanced or general level, and no OAC's are required. Again, you should
consult the calendars in the Guidance Office and discuss programs with your counsellor.
Private Vocational Schools
Students should consult the booklets titled "Spectrum" available in the Guidance Department for
information. Local private vocational schools are listed in the Yellow Pages as well.
Apprenticeships for Skilled Trades
Apprenticeship training is administered by the Skills Development Division of the Ministry of
Colleges and Universities. For more information see your counsellor or phone 731-7100.
Other Possibilities
If none of the above apply, you may wish to consult with your counsellor about training information
related to one or more of the following areas: numerous professional associations, the armed forces,
performing/ visual arts, or part-time studies.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN CBE SCHOOLS
The French Immersion Program
The Carleton Board of Education offers a French Immersion program in all its secondary schools with
the exception of Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School. Through its schools, the Board offers the Carleton
Board of Education Certificate in French Immersion which is awarded to secondary school graduates
who have earned the requisite number of Late Immersion/ Extended or Early Immersion French program
credits.
Students entering Grade 9 prior to September 1993 must earn a minimum of 12 French Immersion program
credits. [Students in theiG fted program must complete at least 10 French Immersion program credits to
qualify.]
Students entering Grade 9 in September 1993 or thereafter must acquire a minimum of half their
instruction in the French language during their Grade 9 Transition Year, and complete at least 7
additional French Immersion program credits beyond Grade 9.
**
Exceptions:
1. Students completing the Grade 9 Gifted Immersion program must
acquire a minimum of 6 French Immersion program credits beyond
Grade 9.
Students completing the Grade 9 Gifted Semi -Immersion program
must acquire a minimum of 7 French Immersion program credits beyond Grade 9.
** Note: At least one French Immersion credit must be taken in the
Senior Division (i.e. must be a Grade 11, 12 or OAC course).
Alternate Education Program
The Carleton Board of Education's Alternate Education Program is offered at three sites, Norman
Johnston in the East end, Elizabeth Wyn Wood, located centrally, and the Frederick Banting Site in the
West end.
The program provides an alternate form of schooling for students experiencing difficulty coping in a
traditional secondary school setting. The program allows a flexible style of education, yet provides a
structure to ensure success for most students who want an alternative learning environment. Staff and
students work together as a team to provide a positive school experience with individual attention
where required.
There are two types of programs:
the over -16 includes Life Skills, Co-operative Education (or work experience) and academic
subjects; students must be in school at least three and half hours a day.
the under -16 program allows students to complete some of the course requirements for their grade 9
year. Students should have tried grade 9 in a traditional school prior to attending an alternate site.
All grade 9 courses are offered at the same level of difficulty; grades 10 to 12 courses are offered at the
general and advanced levels of difficulty. No basic level courses or OAC's are offered. Some
Independent Learning materials are used and all courses are approved by the Ministry of Education and
Training and can be used towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The co-operative Education
component provides excellent opportunities for work experience in a full-time placement for six weeks
at a time
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The program provides an opportunity for students to complete their OSSD and continue on to further
education, to return to the traditional school and complete their program there, or move directly to the
workplace.
For further information, contact your guidance counsellor or Vice -Principal.
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,
• 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 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 detailed information about Co-op at Bell High School, please refer to the Co-operative
Education course description in Part 111 of this calendar.
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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
• Colonel By Secondary School
• Gloucester High School
• J.S. Woodsworth Secondary School
• Merivale High School
• Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School
• Sir Robert Borden High School
For further information, contact the English as a Second Language Reception Centre, Brooklane
Education Centre (224-7818).
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 peers, in a secure, confidence -building
environment. Gifted students meet daily as a group in their core classes (English, Mathematics,
Geography/ History and Science). In these classes, a differentiated curriculum is offered to expand both
the depth and breadth of their learning. All such gifted courses are given at the advanced level as
described in Ministry guidelines. Gifted students take their elective subjects as members of the regular
program.
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 is available in your child's school.
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 or preferential
treatment 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
4. Tourism and Hospitality (e.g., Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism)
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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.
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.
Intermediate and Senior Divisions
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. Admission to the school is
by application initiated by the Guidance Department of the student's home 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.
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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 process 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, Special
Education fact sheets are available in your child's school.
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.
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Library Services
Carleton Board school libraries are facilities designed for teaching, research, studying and reading.
The Library Program has been developed to teach students information management skills to facilitate
life long learning. Teacher -librarians and classroom teachers work together to design resourse-based
curriculum units involving research and telecommunication skills. These are taught to and practiced by
students as they complete various units in the library.
The Library Collections consist of curriculum oriented resources to support the teaching program within
the school, as well as general interest and leisure reading materials to appeal to students at various
grade levels. Internet work stations, computer data bases, magazines, information files and audio-
visual materials are also included in the collections.
Students may use the library before and after school, at noon, and during study periods.
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.
REGULAR CLASS ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT
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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 outcomes and 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.
EXAMINATIONS
The general practice is that students will not be timetabled for more than two examinations in one day.
Students who take courses at different levels and/or grades, however, may be required to write more
than two exams on a given day. Every attempt will be made to ensure that students do not write more
than two exams in one day.
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
English
•OAC I End of course (semestered), Jan. (non-semestered)
•Grade 12 General End of course (semestered), Jan. (non-semestered)
In Mathematics and English, all students taking the course write the same examination.
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Transportation of Students
The Carleton Board provides transportation for secondary students who reside 4.0 km or more from the
school they are directed to attend.
Board transpotation by public transit (O -C Transpo) is used where adequate service is available and
cost effective. Students eligible for Board transportation and designated to travel by O -C Transpo, are
issued passes/tickets from their individual school for the five winter months only (November through
March). Transportation during the non -winter months is the responsibility of the student.
Requests for bus passes/tickets beyond the five months will be considered from secondary students
whose financial need would otherwise deny them access to school. Details of the application process
are available from school principals.
Lost or stolen passes/tickets will not be replaced by C.B.E.
Information regarding regular school bus routes is available in late August from the schools, the
Board's transportation office, and in public libraries throughout the Carleton area.
Students assigned to special routes are notified by their school bus carrier prior to the start of school
with details of the route and pick-up
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
The enthusiasm and inexperience of youth combined with the dedication and experience of the adult
meet in a true partnership of theory and its application in the successful Bell High School/Computing
Devices Canada Partners In Education program. It is a place where deadlines, budgets, teamwork,
course work, market fluctuations, manufacturing, research and development take on an intensity laden
with value, purpose, and commitment in a regional, national, and global setting. The friendships
developed and educational goals attained through this partnership are limitless for both school and
industry with guaranteed exponential growth in the years to come. The FUTURE makes a good
PRESENT.
BELL
HIGH
SCHOOL
PARTNERS
IN
EDUCRTIDN
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COMPUTING
DEVICES
CANADA
SECTION II
BELL HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 9 TRANSITION PROGRAM
GRADE 9 STUDENTS AT BELL HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVE A FULL YEAR PROGRAM WHICH IS
DECREDITED and DESTREAMED.
DECREDITED PROGRAM
A decredited program allows for a more holistic and integrated approach to learning by breaking down
content -driven boundaries and refocusing 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).
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 decisionsm 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.
REGULAR PROGRAM PACKAGE
Each grade 9 student at Bell will take a full -year program of courses including:
THE ARTS*
HOME GROUP**
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
FRENCH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GEOGRAPHY
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
* THE ARTS - Students will specialize in this area with a selection from Music, Visual Arts or
Drama.
** 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 to the students who are in
his/her Home Group class.
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SPECIAL PROGRAM PACKAGES
(Subject to stfficient registration)
French Immersion
Students who have been in a grade 8 Immersion program, or an Extended Immersion program, are
encouraged to continue their pursuit of French as a second language. Four courses will be offered in
French (Home Group, Science/ Technology, Geography and French) which allow the student to work
toward a French Immersion Certificate.
English Gifted Program
In this program 4 of the courses (English, Mathematics, Science/Technology and Geography) are
offered at the gifted level. This means the curriculum is "differentiated" in a manner that is
appropriate to the nature of the subject. The mathematics curriculum is also accelerated to allow the
students to cover the equivalent of 3 years work in 2 years.
Full Immersion Gifted Program
Students who have been designated gifted and involved in an Immersion or Extended Immersion
program in grade 8 can register in this program. The content of the gifted courses is the same as the
content of gifted courses offered in the English Gifted program, however the Science and Geography are
taught in French and the French program is aimed at the Immersion (Early) level student. This allows
the student to work toward a French Immersion Certificate.
Semi -Immersion Gifted Program
Students who have been designated gifted and involved in an Immersion or Extended Immersion
program in grade 8 can register in this program. All of the gifted courses are identical to the courses
offered in the English Gifted Program. The French course and the Home Group course are offered at the
Extended (Late) Immersion level. Students still have an opportunity to work toward a French
Immersion Certificate.
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French
Immersion
English Gifted
Program
Full Immersion
Gifted Program
Semi -Immersion
GiftedPro ram
Art
English
Gifted
Gifted
Gifted
French
Immersion
Core
Immersion
Immersion
Home Group
Immersion
Immersion
Immersion
Mathematics
Gifted
Gifted
Gifted
Phys. Ed.
Science/
Technology
Immersion
Gifted
Immersion/Gifted
Gifted
Self & Society
(Geo rah ) I
Immersion
Gifted
I
Immersion/Gifted
Gifted
F
French Immersion
Students who have been in a grade 8 Immersion program, or an Extended Immersion program, are
encouraged to continue their pursuit of French as a second language. Four courses will be offered in
French (Home Group, Science/ Technology, Geography and French) which allow the student to work
toward a French Immersion Certificate.
English Gifted Program
In this program 4 of the courses (English, Mathematics, Science/Technology and Geography) are
offered at the gifted level. This means the curriculum is "differentiated" in a manner that is
appropriate to the nature of the subject. The mathematics curriculum is also accelerated to allow the
students to cover the equivalent of 3 years work in 2 years.
Full Immersion Gifted Program
Students who have been designated gifted and involved in an Immersion or Extended Immersion
program in grade 8 can register in this program. The content of the gifted courses is the same as the
content of gifted courses offered in the English Gifted program, however the Science and Geography are
taught in French and the French program is aimed at the Immersion (Early) level student. This allows
the student to work toward a French Immersion Certificate.
Semi -Immersion Gifted Program
Students who have been designated gifted and involved in an Immersion or Extended Immersion
program in grade 8 can register in this program. All of the gifted courses are identical to the courses
offered in the English Gifted Program. The French course and the Home Group course are offered at the
Extended (Late) Immersion level. Students still have an opportunity to work toward a French
Immersion Certificate.
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GRADE 9 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, with an emphasis on role playing and early drama activities.
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 communication 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 program. 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) - IMMERSION - This course is part of a program for students who have followed
an (early or late) immersion program 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.
• HOME GROUP (NFS1W) - 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. The 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. 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. This course is primarily designed for experienced
instrumental music students.
• INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FOR BEGINNERS (AMIIWB) -This course offers the student an
opportunity to study an instrument from one of the following families: woodwind , brass, or
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percussion. The school does have a limited supply of instruments to assign to students. 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. This course is designed for students with
no instrumental background.
• 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 (PHM1W) - for boys 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.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHF1W) - for girls 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, aerobics, ringette, handball, soccer,
broomball, touch football, track and softball. The Health program covers such topics as sexuality,
fitness and drug and alcohol awareness.
SCIENCE (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, 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 apply them ton
practical studio and design activities. 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.
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SECTION III: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ART
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
AVI1W AVI2A AVI3A AVI4A AVIOA
AVIIWK
AVC3G
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. Drawing is
emphasized, and other disciplines include
sculpture, printing, printmaking and crafts. 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 - Clay Handbuilding and
Sculpture
AVC 3G
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: Senior student;
Suggested Prerequisite AVI1W and AVI 2A/2G
This course deals with the fundamentals of the
craft of clay handbuilding. It will involve an
understanding of the properties of clay,
construction methods, design, glazing and
decoration techniques, and the operation and
firing of a kiln. The emphasis will be on
handbuilding by coil, pinch or slab techniques of
practical containers and objects, with opportunity
for sculpture and possible wheel work. Design
and decoration from various cultures will be
studied.
Students will be required to pay a studio fee of
$25.00 for clay and glazes.
Visual Arts - Comprehensive Course
AVI 3A
Credit Value: 1.0
Suggested Prerequisite: AVI 1W and 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 $20.00 will be levied for this course to
cover the additional cost of supplies.
Visual Arts - Comprehensive Course
AVI 4A
Credit Value: 1.0
Suggested Prerequisite: AVI1W, AVI2A and
AVI 3A
In previous Visual Arts courses, students
developed 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 $20.00 will be levied for this course to
cover the additional cost of supplies.
Visual Arts
AVI OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite: At least one senior level
visual arts course
Suggested Prerequisite: AVI1W, AVI2A, AVI3A
and AVI4A are strongly
recommended.
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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 $25.00 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
Note: * BMR3G will be offered in 1997-98.
* BMK4G will be offered in 1998-99.
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.
Introduction
BIB 2G
Credit Value:
Prerequisite:
to Business
1.0
None
Introduction
BIB 2GK
Credit Value:
Prerequisite:
to Business
1.0
None
In this course, students examine our economic
system and the role individuals, government, This course is offered to students whose second
labour and business play in it. They acquire the language is English. It follows the course outline
personal and business-related skills needed to for BIB2G. (Some optional details are not
explore business and consumer issues and to included.)
investigate future employment possibilities. Introduction to Computer Studies
Topics covered include: Canadian business, DIC 2A
economic and financial systems; business Credit Value: 1.0
communications; computer applications; Prerequisite: None
accounting; marketing; the stock market; legal
implications; consumerism; and entrepreneurship. NOTE: Introduction to Computer Studies (DIC
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BACM BACOA
BAI3G
BIB2G
BLW3A BLWOA
BIB2GK
BLW3G
BNMG * BMK4G
DIC2A
BPT3A
BPC3G
DIC2GK
Note: * BMR3G will be offered in 1997-98.
* BMK4G will be offered in 1998-99.
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.
Introduction
BIB 2G
Credit Value:
Prerequisite:
to Business
1.0
None
Introduction
BIB 2GK
Credit Value:
Prerequisite:
to Business
1.0
None
In this course, students examine our economic
system and the role individuals, government, This course is offered to students whose second
labour and business play in it. They acquire the language is English. It follows the course outline
personal and business-related skills needed to for BIB2G. (Some optional details are not
explore business and consumer issues and to included.)
investigate future employment possibilities. Introduction to Computer Studies
Topics covered include: Canadian business, DIC 2A
economic and financial systems; business Credit Value: 1.0
communications; computer applications; Prerequisite: None
accounting; marketing; the stock market; legal
implications; consumerism; and entrepreneurship. NOTE: Introduction to Computer Studies (DIC
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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 skills.
A fee of $2.00 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. 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 work with pre-packaged
software and also 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 computers in their
daily work in the computer laboratory, students
practice techniques of good communication and
develop problem -solving skills.
A fee of $2.00 will be levied for this course to
cover the additional cost of supplies.
Accounting
BAC 3A
Credit Value: 1.0
businesses, financial statement analysis,
subsidiary ledgers, columnar journals, cash control
and banking, and accounting -related careers.
Students may be introduced to the use of electronic
spreadsheets in accounting applications. This
course serves as the Ministry Prerequisite for
Accounting OAC (BAC).
A fee of $10.00 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 of $10.00 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.
Prerequisite: None This course helps students understand the
This Senior Division course provides students Principles of law and the legal system. It
explores the origin and development of law and
with a working knowledge of accounting theory. the basic structure of the Canadian legal system.
The course stresses basic concepts and accounting The topics covered include: an introduction to
theories relating to sole -proprietorship law, the impact and authority of law, law
businesses and uses accounting applications to enforcement, the judicial process, correctional
reinforce theoretical principles. Topics include: services, the criminal code, family law, torts and
accounting for service and merchandising
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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.
Retailing
BMR 3G
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in even numbers, e.g. 1997-98, 1999-
2000
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.
Suggested Prerequisite: DIC 2GKor DIC2A
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.
Marketing
BMK 4G
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course will be offered in alternate
years ending in odd numbers, e.g. 1998-99.
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.
Accounting
BAC OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite: BAC 3A
Data Processing Techniques
BPT 3A Accounting OAC is for students intending to pursue
Credit Value: 1.0 further studies at university. It offers these
Suggested Prerequisite: DIC2A students an understanding of the business world,
whether or not they intend to study accounting at
In this course, students acquire applications university. After reviewing fundamental
programming skills related to business. The accounting concepts and procedures, students
course is best suited to students who want to study, in-depth, generally accepted accounting
concentrate on information processing rather than principles, financial -accounting procedures used
on the technical and logic concepts of computer by businesses, and the analysis of financial data.
science and technology. They learn about accounting as a decision-making
tool and examine computer applications in
Data Processing Concepts business.
BPC 3G A fee of $2.00 will be levied for this course to
Credit Value: 1.0 cover the additional cost of supplies - (paper).
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Law
BLW OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry 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 students 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 Canadian law.
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
CO-OP CO-OP
MTS4AG
Co-operative Education
CO-OP
Credit Value: 2.0
Prerequisite: None
The Co-operative Education Program at Bell
High School enables a student to spend half the
school day in a curriculum -related community
work setting. The program is open to all students
in grades 11, 12 and OAC.
Co-operative Education consists of two related
components, the in -school course (1 credit) and
the out-of-school work placement (2 credits). Co-
operative Education must be linked to a related
grade 11 or 12 senior level credit.
The out-of-school co-operative education course
consists of two parts:
Part 1: Placement orientation classes for the first
two weeks of the semester and reflection
classes during the semester.
Part 2: Supervised learning activities at the
placement for three hours a day for
approximately fifteen weeks. The
employer and the teacher jointly
develop an individulized training plan,
monitor and evaluate the student's
AMM (Music) SPH (Physics)
BAC (Accounting) TCJ (Construction Tech)
BLW (Law) TGJ (Architectural Draft)
BMK (Marketing) TGJ (Communication Tech)
BMR (Retailing) TMK (Manufact.Tech)
BPT (Data Processing) TTJ (Transportation Tech)
DSC (Computer SO
FIF (French Immersion)
FSF (Core French)
HSC (Society:Challenge and Change)
NMT (Personal Life Management)
PHE (Physical Education)
*Co-op placement linked to French Immersion
courses may be counted as credits towards the CBE
French Immersion Certificate.
Students may be required to purchase materials
(work boots, lab coats, etc.) as required by their
co-op placement. They will also be required to
pay a $10.00 fee for Orientation and Reflective
Session materials.
Mentorship
MTS 4AG
Credit value: 1.0 or 2.0
Prerequisite: Designated IPRC Gifted
progress.
The following courses are a sampling of those The Mentorship program matches a gifted
subjects commonly linked with Co-operative student who is working on an individual project
Education out-of-school credits: with a member of the community who has
expertise in the project area and is willing to
AVI (Art) SBI (Biology) spend time helping the student plan and complete
AMI (Music) SCH (Chemistry) their project.
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Students obtain credits in the co-op mode of
delivery. A student who has completed a senior
level course in for example DSC4A receives 2
credits in DSC4AC after completing a 220 hour
project.
To apply, select MTS 4AG on your option sheet
and complete an application form for Mentorship.
You will be interviewed and asked to submit a
project proposal to determine if Mentorship will
be of benefit to you.
DRAMA
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
ADA1W ADA2A ADA4A
Dramatic Arts
ADA 2A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: ADA 1W
This course continues the student's development of
their role play and characterisation skills with
emphasis on theme or issue based drama. As
well, proficiency in improvisation and in the
handling of more formal dramatic texts/plays
will be expanded, preparing students for
advanced exploration and production in senior
level courses. Other outcomes for this level
include the development of greater concentration,
of essential skills needed for working groups, and
effective interpersonal communication, with an
emphasis on self awareness and cooperation.
Evaluation includes regular attendance, active
participation in group work in and outside of
classtime, written assignments, an observational
folder or diary, and attendance at theatrical
presentations.
Dramatic Arts
ADA4A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: ADA2A or by interview with
the instructor(s)
Grade 12 Drama is a course in creative theatre.
Outcomes include a basic understanding of the
world of the theatre including the formal skills
needed to analyze and create a dramatic text and
bring it to life, with an emphasis on
believability. Students will acquire an
introductory knowledge of the theatre through
study of its history, lighting, sound, advance
improvisation and direction. In order to succeed
students will need solid skills in role play,
character development, along with skills in
group interaction and cooperation. Evaluation
includes regular attendance, active participation
in group work in and outside of classtime, written
assignments, an Individual Project presentation,
and attendance at several theatrical
presentations.
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ENGLISH
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
ENG1W ENG2A ENG3A
ENG4A ENGOA
ENG1WG ENS2A
EBS4G EWCOA
ENG2AG ENG3AG
ENG4AG
ENG2G ENG3G
ENG4G
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.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
English
ENG 2AG
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: ENG 1W(Gifted) and/or
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.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
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.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
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 may form one of five compulsory
courses for the O.S.S.D.)
This course is designed for those students who are
interested in improving their writing and
speaking skills.
The course emphasizes:
(a) grammar - e.g. parts of speech, sentence
errors, rules of punctuation, etc.;
(b) fiction writing - e.g. descriptive and
narrative paragraphs, short stories;
(c) expository writing - e.g. editorials,
formal and informal essays, analysis of
literature;
(d) public speaking - e.g. impromptu
speeches, editiorials;
(e) reading - e.g. oral reading, comprehension
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exercises.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
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.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
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.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
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
students demonstrate their abilities in a variety
of written and oral forms. It also places increased
emphasis on independent learning.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
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.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
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.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
addresses students' needs to read, write, listen,
speak and view with confidence and clarity.
However, at this level, students do more English
sophisticated work in reading and writing. The ENG 4AG
course shifts emphasis from process to product as Credit Value: 1.0
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Prerequisite: ENG 3AG 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.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
Business English
EBS 4G
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: ENG 3G or ENG3A
(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. 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
prose studied will include models of clear writing
and samples of the writer's craft.
Students will be required to purchase a student
workbook valued at approximately $25.00. This
is a valuable writer's resource guide for students
in any area of study.
OAC 1: Language and Literature
ENG OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry 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
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.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
OAC II: Writers' Craft
EWC OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite:
At least one Senior advanced
level English course.
Suggested Prerequisite: At least two Senior
advanced level English
courses.
The second OAC course is an option which
students take after, or concurrently with, OAC I.
The course is designed for those students who are
interested in writing and may be planning future
study in an area where strong writing skills are
required - e.g. journalism.
The course emphasizes:
(a) language studies - i.e. grammar, literary
and rhetorical devices;
(b) literature studies - i.e. short literary
selections chosen as examples of the
writer's craft, articles about writing, etc.;
(c) fiction writing - e.g. short stories;
(d) expository writing - e.g. analysis,
argument, explanation, etc.;
(e) formal logic;
(f) individual and group oral presentations.
There is an Independent Study Unit (worth 20%
of the final mark) which contains both a written
and an oral component.
Students will be required to purchase a grammar
pamphlet at a cost of $3.00.
that those entering university will have
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESD1W ESL1W ESL2G ESF3G
ESL2A ESF3A
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.
ESD1W
0 Credits
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 Skills Development
ESD 1W
Credit Value: 0 (non-credit)
This program is for students with minimal
language skills and/or weak academic
background. Students will be provided with basic
literacy skills and will learn basic concepts and
language necessary for major academic areas.
Basic communication skills will be presented in a
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theme -oriented approach. Life skills will be an
important component of this program.
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.
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.
English as a Second Language
ESF 3A
ESF 3G
Credit Value: 1.0
While the four skills (understanding, speaking,
reading and writing) 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.
E.S.L. Reception Centre
The Brooklane Education Centre
148 Meadowlands Drive
Nepean, Ontario K2G 2S5
Tel. (613) 224-7818
BELL HIGH SCHOOL
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
GEOGRAPHY
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
GCA1W
GCAIWG GRE4AF GWIOA
GCAIWK GPH3G GRE4G
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.
Gdographie regionale: Tourisme et
Voyage
GRE 4AF
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
This course is taught in French for students in the
French Immersion Program.
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. The course will be taught from a Travel
and Tourism perspective.
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 students contemplating a career in
travel and tourism, or by students who like to
travel.
World Issues
GWI OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry 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.
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HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
HCT2A
HSC3A
HUS4A
HCT2AF
HSC3AF*
HUS4AG
HPOOA
HCT2AG
HSC3AG
HXE4A
HWMOA
HSC3G
HXEOA
HCT2G
HWC3A
MTS4AG
HWC3AF*
NFOOA
HCT2AK
NMT4G
HCT2GK
NMT4GK
Note: * HWC3AF will be offered in 1997-98.
* HSC3AF will be offered in 1998-99.
Contemporary Canada - Life
Twentieth Century
HCT 2A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
in the differentiated for the educational needs of
students designated IPRC gifted .
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 le monde d'aujourd'hui
HCT 2AF
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
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
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
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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 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 defis du monde contemporain
HSC 3AF
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: HCT 2AF
*Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in odd numbers, e.g. 1998-99, 2000-
2001
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 3AG
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: HCT 2AG, HCT 2A, or HCT
2AF
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 I'histoire
HWC 3AF
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: HCT 2AF
*Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in even numbers e.g. 1997-98, 1999-
2000
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.
History - United States
HUS 4A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: HCT 2A
This course is similar to HSC 3A except that the
content, strategies and skills developed are Are we witnessing the decline of the American
differentiated for students designated IPRC Empire? In -class debates, a possible field trip to
gifted. Washington, and audio-visual presentations may
provide an answer to this question. Students in
this course study topics such as: the arrival of the
Society: Challenge and Change Pilgrims, the American Revolutionary War, the
HSC 3G American Constitution, slavery, the American
Credit Value: 1.0 Civil War, the "Wild West," the "Robber
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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, HCT 2AF or
HCT 2A
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
How does the Canadian economy work? What
information do I need to make sensible economic
decisions? How should I manage and invest my
money for a secure future? Is small business the
way I want to earn my livelihood? This course
tries to explain in clear and concrete terms the
basic functions of the Canadian economy and the
role played in it by small business. An important
objective is to make you an informed consumer and
citizen.
Mentorship
MTS 4AG
Credit value: 1.0 or 2.0
Prerequisite: Designated IPRC Gifted
The Mentorship program matches a gifted
student who is working on an individual project
with a member of the community who has
expertise in the project area and is willing to
spend time helping the student plan and complete
their project.
Students obtain credits in the co-op mode of
delivery. A student who has completed a senior
level course in for example DSC4A receives 2
credits in DSC4AC after completing a 220 hour
project.
To apply, select MTS 4AG on your option sheet
and complete an application form for Mentorship.
You will be interviewed and asked to submit a
project proposal to determine if Mentorship will
be of benefit to you.
Personal Life Management - Human
Relations
NMT 4G
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: HCT 2G
This course meets the requirements for a senior
social science credit. The stress is on practical
skills and ideas which the student can apply in
daily life as he/she begins to live independently.
Important topics include interpersonal relations,
aggressive behaviour and its consequences,
personal life planning and financial management,
and preparation for a career. When time permits
students try to look into the future to see what
their place in society may look like.
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 normally taken in
conjunction with ESL/ESF 3A or 3G. It follows the
course outline for NMT 4G shown above. Stress on
communicating orally and in writing is an
important skill -development aspect of this
course.
Politics
HPO OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry 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 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
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Ministry 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 over
the past two hundred years.
Economics
HXE OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite:
Completion of at least one
advanced level, Senior
Division, Social Science
course.
This course is designed to develop economically
literate students who, even if they don't go on to
study in the field, want to have a good grasp of
how the Canadian economy functions in all its
aspects.
Some
Make
History
An examination of the role of business,
government and the individual taxpayer in the
economy is undertaken. Students should also gain
insights into how Canada functions as a member
of North American and world economic units.
An independent study component allows students
to focus in detail on key persons, institutions or
players in the Canadian economy.
Families in Canadian Society
NFO OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry 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.
Others
Ride
Off
Into The
Sunset
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LANGUAGES
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
CORE FRENCH
FSF 1 W FSF2A FSF3A FSFOA * FSGOA
Note: * FSFOA will be offered in 1997-98
* FSGOA will be offered in 1998-99
FRENCH IMMERSION (EARLY AND LATE)
FIF1W FIF2A
Literature
and FIF3A FIFOA* FIGOA*
FIG2A Lit./Comp./Gram. Lit./Comp./Gram. Lit./Comp./Gram.
Gram./Comp.
* Note: * FlUUA will be offered in 1997-98
* FIFOA will be offered in 1998-99
SPANISH
LWS3A LWS4A LWSOA
French Immersion
Students who complete this program will be eligible for a C.B.E. Certificate in French Immersion. The
requirements for this certificate are detailed in Part I of this calendar.
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 following courses may be offered in French. (These courses
are described in their own department sections of this calendar.)
Gr. 10 HCT2AF (History), SNC2AF (Science)
Gr. 11 HSC3AF (History), HWC3AF (History), SCH3AF (Chemistry)
Gr. 12/OAC GRE4AF (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 of approximately $10.00 will be levied for
this course to cover the additional cost of
supplies.
French (Core)
FSF 3A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: FSF 2A
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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
compositions, make oral presentations and
prepare projects.
A fee of approximately $10.00 will be levied for
this course to cover the additional cost of
supplies.
French (Core)
FSF OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite: FSF 3A
Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in even numbers, e.g. 1997-98, 1999-
2000
This OAC course in Core French is for students
who have completed FSF 3A. 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.
The reading material and cultural content of this
course differ from those of FSG OA but the
criteria for selecting them are the same. Writing
requirements are also the same as for FSG OA.
A fee of approximately $10.00 will be levied for
this course to cover the additional cost of
supplies.
French (Core)
FSG OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite: FSF3A
Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in odd numbers, e.g. 1998-99, 2000-
2001
This OAC course in Core French is for students
who have completed FSF 3A. 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.
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 FSFG OA.
A fee of approximately $10.00 will be levied for
this course to cover the additional cost of
supplies.
French Immersion
French Immersion - Literature
FIF 2A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: FIF 1W
This course is offered at the advanced level as
part of the immersion 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 Immersion
FIG2A Language Arts - Grammar
& Composition
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 of approximately $10.00 will be levied for
this course to cover the additional cost of
supplies.
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French Immersion
FIF 3A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: FIG/FEG 2A and/or
FIF/FEF 2A
This advanced level course is part of 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 based on the
literature studied.
French Immersion
FIF OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite: FIF 3A or FEF 3A
Note: This course is offered in alternate years
ending in odd numbers, e.g. 1998-99,2000-2001
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 Immersion
FIG OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite: FIF 3A or FEF 3A
Note: This course is offered in alternate years
ending in even numbers, e.g. 1997-98,1999-2000
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, Spanish
dramatizations, oral presentations and daily LWS OA
classroom interactions. They read a selection of Credit Value: 1.0
literature from at least three genres. The Ministry Prerequisite: LWS 4A
literature is a balance of French and French-
Canadian writings. At least 50% of the In this course, students enter into regular
literature is from the twentieth century. Students conversation with the teacher and with other
learn to write clearly and accurately by students. They develop the four language skills
frequently writing short and long assignments in a
variety of forms.
S p 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 LWS 3A.
The course stresses the four language skills of
listening, 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.
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to a more advanced level. Their use of tenses visual and auditory media. They work both
extends beyond the present, past and future to individually and in groups and complete an
include suppositions and they learn to use more independent study project.
complex sentence structures. Students read both
intensively and extensively in Spanish and learn
to appreciate Hispanic culture through the
MATHEMATICS
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
MAT1W
MAT2A MAT3A MAT4A MAGOA
MATIWG
MAT2AG MAT4AG MCAOA
MATIWK
MAT2AK MFNOA
MATIBK
MAT2G Nn 3G MTT4G
MAT2GK
MTW2BK
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: 2.0
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; however, content may
be adjusted to make allowances for language
difficulties.
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;
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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; however, content may
be adjusted to make allowance for language
difficulties.
Mathematics
MAT 3A
Credit Value 1.0
Prerequisite MAT 2A, MAT 2AG, MAT
2AK or MTT 3G (with high
achievement).
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 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.
Mathematics
MAT 4A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: MAT 3A or MAT 2AG
NOTE: A high achieving, motivated student
may take MAT 3A and MAT 4A concurrently.
This is upi 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 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, is 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.
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ONTARIO ACADEMIC COURSES
Ontario Academic Courses (OACs) in
Mathematics help students understand the
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
Ministry 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
Ministry 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 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
Ministry 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.
Computer Science
Computer Science
DSC 3A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: MAT 2A
This course emphasizes structured programming
and problem solving. Students study the
following topics: history of computers;
introduction to 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.
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.
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YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
AMI1W AMI2A AMI3A AMI4A AMUOA
AM12GK
AMG3G AMG4G
AMV3A AMV4A
AMM4A
Note: ' AMM4A will be offered again in 1998-99.
Music
AMI 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 2A shown above.
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, along with sight singing and ear
training. A wide variety of vocal repertoire will
be explored, ranging from ensemble to solo work.
Evaluation will be based upon performance,
listening, and creative activities.
Music
AMI 4A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: AMI 3A or permission of the
instructor
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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 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: Some music background and
some computer background.
Note: This course is offered in alternate years
ending in odd numbers, e.g. 1996-97,1998-99.
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, sequencing 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.
Vocal Music
AMV4A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: AMV3A or permission of
instructor
This course continues to build vocal skills and
expose the students to more challenging vocal
repertoire.
There will be further training on vocal technique,
ear training and sight singing. A musical theatre
component will be included within the parameter
of this course, as well as more performance
opportunities. Evaluation will be based upon
performance, group presentations, listening and
evaluation based on theoretical and technical
concepts.
Music
AMU OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite:
One Senior Division music
course
The Ontario Academic Course in music 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.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
PHF1W
PHF2A
PHF3AT
PHF4AT PPBOA +
PHFIWK
PHM2A
PHM3AT
PEM4AT PPSOA +
PHM1W
PHE2A2
PED3A2*
PED4A2*
PHMIWK
PHE2AO
PHE3AO
PHE4AO**
PED4AL**
Note: *PED3A2 (Intermediate Dance) will be offered in 1997-98
*PED4A2 (Senior Dance) will be offered in 1998-99
+PPSOA will be offered in 1997-98
+PPBOA will be offered in 1998-99
**PED4AL will be offered in 1997-98
**PHE4AO will be offered in 1998-99
Girls' Physical Education minimal exposure to ballet, folk, rhythmics and
PHF 2A tap dance. Routines will be set up and students
Credit Value: 1.0 will have the opportunity to choreograph their
Prerequisite: PHF 1W own dances. Field trips may include visits to
Emphasis is placed upon participation, local dance studios and the National Arts Centre
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, dance, softball,
field hockey, and weight training. Health topics
include: first aid and alcohol education.
Boys' Physical Education
PHM 2A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: PHM 1W
Emphasis is placed upon participation,
enjoyment, and the development of more
advanced motor skills. Team and individual
activities include: volleyball, basketball, soccer,
lacrosse, rugby, softball, football, wrestling, floor
hockey, weight training and team handball.
Winter outdoor activites may include broomball
and hockey. Health topics include: first aid,
drug awareness and adolescent sexuality.
Introductory Dance
PHE 2A2
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
Experts in various forms of dance will be invited
in to be guest clinicians or speakers.
Fitness and Leisure Activities
PHE 2AO
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 winter games 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 activities may be
included.
A fee of $125 is charged to each student to cover the cost of
field trdays of classes dor these tri sips: camping, cross
country skiing, downhill skiing, j -tness experience and
cycling. Students will miss approximately 7
Girls' Team Sports
PHF 3AT
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: PHF 1W
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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, peer pressure and other 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 1W
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,
weight training, 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
other topics pertinent to today's young adults.
Some units may be co-educational.
Intermediate Dance
PED 3A2
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: PHE 2A2 or Department
Permission
* Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in even numbers, e.g. 1997-98, 1999-
2000.
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 I
PHE 3A0
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,
and winter survival. Warm weather activities
include rock climbing, initiative challenges,
search and rescue procedures, no -trace camping,
flat water canoeing, and white water canoeing.
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
environmental sensitivity, 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 4A2
Credit Value: 1:0
Prerequisite: PHE 2A2 or Department
permission.
* Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in odd numbers, e.g. 1996-97,1998-99.
Students 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 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 4AT
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:
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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
PHM 4AT
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.
The health component in this course covers
special issues which will be addressed as
circumstances dictate (e.g. AIDS, sex equity).
Outdoor Education II
PHE4AO
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite Recommended: PHE3AO
Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in odd numbers, e.g. 1996-97,
1998-99.
industries and skills that relate to this activity,
and will then plan each trip. 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.
Leadership
PED 4AL
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: PHF 3AT, PHM 3AT, or PHE 3A0
Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in even numbers, e.g. 1997-98,
1999-2000.
This is 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.
The course will serve as a culmination of the
students' high school outdoor education program.
It will build on material taught in the grade 10
Physical and Health Education: The Bio -
fitness and leisure, the grade 11 outdoor
Scientific Perspective
education, and the grade 12 leadership courses.
PPB 0 A
The course will further develop physical skills
Credit Value: 1.0
by offering more advanced trips, and build
Ministry Prerequisite:
leadership and organizational skills by giving
Senior Advanced Physical
the students increased independence and
Education credit.
accountability in the planning and
Note: This course is offered in alternate school
implementation of activities and trips. It will
years ending in odd numbers, e.g. 1996-97,1998-99.
also offer a practical view of the outdoor and
environmental industry, and introduce students to
The Bio -Scientific Perspective examines and
job and career opportunities in outdoor recreation
analyses human movement and well-being in the
and conservation. Students will also have the
light of physiology (human performance),
chance to earn certifications relevant to outdoor
maturation (growth and development), and
education.
health and efficiency (physical fitness and
The course will centre around the basic ways of
lifestyle). This study of the bases of physical
traveling in a wilderness environment: skiing,
activity and health emphasizes an experimental
hiking and canoeing. Students will be responsible
approach. Through the medium of physical
for researching the environmental issues,
activity, students will develop a greater
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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 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
Socio -Scientific Perspective
PPS OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite:
Senior Advanced Physical
Education credit.
Note: This course is offered in alternate school
years ending in even numbers, e.g. 1997-98, 1999-
2000.
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.
Tennis Anyone ! Enjoy the outdoors !
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SCIENCE
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
SNC1W
SNC2A
SBI3A
SPH4A SBIOA
SNCIWF
SNC2AF
SBA3G
SPH4AG
SNCIWG
SNC2AG
SCH3A
SCHOA
SNCIWK
SNC2AK
SCH3AF
SNC2G
SCH3AG
SPHOA
SNC2GK
SCA3G
Science
Prereauisite: SNC 1W (Gifted)
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. Student
study units on: interactions with the
environment; the external and internal
environment of organisms; heat, magnetism and
electricty; 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 1WF (in French)
Ce cours a pour but de completer l'introduction aux
sciences qui a commence dans SNC 2AF. Il est
recommends de prendre ce cours afin d'obtenir le
deuxieme credit en sciences requis par OS:IS. Les
sujets suivants sont a 1'6tude: interactions dans la
nature; interactions des animaux dans leur
environnement; systemes de maintien de vie pour
les animaux dans leur environnement; chaleur et
6nergie; chimie applique; 6lectricit6 et
magnstisme. Le cours mettra 1'accent sur les
activitss en laboratoire et 1'exp6rimentation.
Science
SNC 2AG
Credit Value: 1.0
The course content and evaluation will follow 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
their world.
Science
SNC 2AK
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
This course is offered to student 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.
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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.
Biology
SBI 3A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
This first biology course 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
SBA 3G
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
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 may be levied for a Carleton Board of
Education Exemplar Work Book ($5.00).
Chimie
SCH 3AF
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
Ce cours sert d'introduction et forme la base pour
les cours de Chimie et Biologie en 13e annee. Les
sujets suivants sont a 1'etude: la structure de la
matiere, les elements et leurs liaisons chimiques,
les reactions chimiques, les calculs dans les
reactions chimiques, les solutions, les gaz et
1'industrie et la societe.
Chemistry
SCH 3AG
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: SNC 2AG
The course content and evaluation follows 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 chemistry.
Throughout the course students will be offered
the opportunity to extend and expand their
knowledge of the subject in differentiated
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activities.
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: None
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 concurrently.
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.
Biology
SBI OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry 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.
A fee of $5.00 may be levied for a CBE exemplar
workbook.
Chemistry
SCH OA
Credit Value: 1.0
Ministry Prerequisite: SCH 3A or SCH 3AG
Suggested Prerequisite: MAT 4A
Building on the concepts introduced in SCH 3A,
Physics this course prepares students for further studies in
SPH 4AG Chemistry at the university level. The course
Credit Value: 1.0 extends students' understanding of chemical
Prerequisite: SCH 3AG or other gifted reaction mechanisms, molecular structures, and
science reactions in solution. New concepts introduced in
the course include: organic chemistry, energy and
This course will give the student a general survey rates of reactions, chemical equilibrium and
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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
Ministry Prerequisite:
SPH 4A/SPH 4AG
Suggested Prerequisite: MAT 4A
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,
eigher previously or concurrently.
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TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES
YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
Communications:
TGJ2A
TGJ3A
TGJ4A
(Graphics)
TGJ2A2
TGJ3A2
TGJ4A2
Construction:
TCJ2G
TCJ4G
Design:
TDJ3A
TDJ3G
Manufacturing:
TMJ2A
TMJ3A
TMJ4A
Transportation:
TIJ2G
TTJ3G
TIJ4G
TTJ3G2
TECHNOLOGY
The Technology Department is an exciting place. 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 survival level, or as a career, we 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
The information age is upon us and more than
ever, communications technology is vital to our
lives. This course exposes the student to five
areas of communications technology:
audio/video, computers, electronics, media and
graphics. The emphasis is on project work that
develops important life skills such as problem -
solving and group work. Field trips, guest
speakers and computer aided instruction will
augment the practical teacher -led instruction.
Communication Graphics
TGJ 2A2
Credit Value: 1.0
This comprehensive course in junior level
communications will prepare you for further
studies in this area. The course will form a basis
for all engineering graphics that leads to any
course in the engineering field.
This course has a strong graphics component that
will be intergrated in all aspects of
communications. Half of the course is geared to
work relating to C.A.D. packages such as: Claris
C.A.D. & Microstation. Evaluation will be based
on assigned projects, class participation and tests.
Communications Technology
TGJ 3A
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None - open to all students at
the Senior Level.
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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.
Commuication Graphics
TGJ 3A2
Credit Value: 1.0
This course is open to all students thinking of
pursuing a course in the engineering field: This
will be a multi -discipline program consisting of:
Advanced multi -projection problems with
working drawings.
Engineering tolerancing with complete
assembly drawings.
Construction and building drawing procedures
Architectural drawing details for the
construction industry.
C.A.D. and desktop publishing will be
intergrated in all aspects of the course.
Communications Technology
TGJ4A
Credit Value: 1.0
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
participantion and tests.
This course will build on the applications learned
from the TGJ3A2. course. Emphasis will be
placed on Architectural and Mechanical
Drafting. Students who are interested in pursuing
a career in the Architectural or Mechanical field
would find this course very interesting.
In the Architectural section of the course, students
will design a complete house, from basement to
roof. When completed students will describe and
evaluate any problems encountered in their
design. Desktop publishing will be used to
produce the report.
CONSTRUCTION
Construction Technology
TCJ 2G
Credit Value: 1.0
The aim of this course is to develop in the learner
the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to
safely construct projects that are efficient,
effective and aesthetically pleasing.
Students will be introduced to many of the tools,
equipment, materials, and techniques commonly
used to create projects out of wood and wood
products. Special emphasis will be placed on the
development of safe work practices. Upon the
completion of an initial assigned project, students
will be free to construct projects of their own
choosing. The number of projects required will be
dependent upon the degree of difficulty
undertaken and the ability and initiative
demonstrated by each individual student.
Additional projects will be assigned at the
discretion of the instructor. Evaluation will be
based on both practical and written work, with a
bias towards the craftmanship displayed in
finished products and work habits
A fee of $15.00 will be assessed to help offset the
cost of consumable supplies. Students will be
responsible for the costs of their own materials
beyond the $15 fee.
Construction Technology
TCJ 4G
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None - Open to all students
at the Senior Level
Communication Graphics This course might best be described as a "Know
TGJ 4A2 your House" type of program. Students will
Credit Value: 1.0 perform practical assignments that will expose
Open to students at the senior level. them to the knowledge, skills, and work practices
common to North American building construction.
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Students will perform tasks typically involved
with the construction, renovation, or maintenance
of residential and recreational dwellings.
Specific activities will include framing and
sheathing, insulating, drywalling, wiring,
plumbing, and interior finishing. Students are
encouraged to develop their own projects, subject
to the approval of the instructor. Evaluation
will be based on both practical and written work,
with a bias towards the craftsmanship
displayed in finished products and work habits.
A fee of $30 will be assessed to help offset the
cost of consumable supplies. Students will be
responsible for the costs of their own materials
beyondthe $30 fee.
DESIGN
Technological
2 TDJ3A
Credit Value:
Prerequisite:
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Design
1.0
None - Open to all students at
the Senior Level.
You will learn the strategies and skills necessary
to produce projects that are things you, yourself,
choose to create. Each student will work through
a design process that is tailored specifically to
each project. Elements of the design process must
include written descriptions, sketches and
detailed drawings, the costing of materials, and
production sequences. Independent research and
materials testing, as well as the development of
patterns, templates, jigs, and scale models are all
elements of design work that may be included as
the need arises.
The focus will be on the use of wood and wood
products as a principal material for construction,
but every effort will be made to allow students to
determine and use the most appropriate material
for any given project. Evaluation will be divided
equally between documentation of the design
process and the fabrication of students' projects.
As a result of this course, you will no longer have
to pay for things that don't do what you thought
they would, break after the first time you use
them, aren't what you wanted in the first place
or do you just want the satisfaction of creating
something that you have designed yourself?
just want the satisfaction of creating
Technological Design
TDJ3G
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None - Open to all students at
the Senior Level
This course contains elements of both design and
construction, with the emphasis being placed on
the development of practical skills and methods
of fabrication. It is expected that ideas for
student projects will generally be derived from
pre-existing plans, but the option will be
available to develop projects from totally
original ideas. Elements of the design process
must include written descriptions, sketches and
detailed drawings, the costing of materials, and
production sequences. Independent research and
materials testing, as well as the development of
patterns, templates, jigs, and scale models are all
elements of design work that may be included as
the need arises.
The focus will be on the use of wood and wood
products as a principal material for constuction,
but every effort will be made to allow students to
determine and use the most appropriate material
for any given project. Evaluation will be based on
both the documentation of the design process and
the fabrication of actual projects, with a bias
towards the craftsmanship displayed in finished
products and work habits.
A fee of $15 will be assessed to help offset the
cost of consumable supplies. Students will be
responsible for the costs of their own materials
beyond the $15 fee.
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
A fee of $15 will be assessed to help offset the program the robot to feed the CNC equipment
cost of consumable supplies. Students will be (lathe & mill). Other interesting topics include
responsible for the cost of their own materials principles of programmable logical controllers,
beyond the $15 fee.d in the first place, or do you industrial pneumatics, hydraulics and plastics.
To tie it all together you will learn about modern
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manufacturing techniques through the use of
computer integrated manufacturing.
Manufacturing Technology
TMJ 3A
Credit Value: 1.0
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
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.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Technology
TTJ 2G
Credit Value: 1.0
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 Technology
TTJ 3G
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: TTJ 2G
This intermediate course in Transportation will
reinforce the TTJ 2G 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 Technology
TTJ 3G2
Credit Value: 1.0
(Not open to students who have taken TTJ 2G).
This course is designed for the senior student - boy
or girl - who did not take transportation
technology in the junior grades. It is intended to
familiarize students technically with the
automobile and enable them 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 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.
This second year course in transportation will Transportation Technology
familiarize you with the different nodes of TTJ 4G
modern transportation, i.e. land, water, air and Credit value: 1.0
space. You will learn how the computer Prerequisite: TTJ 3G
integrates with all four areas. You will construct
and repair model aircraft and remote control This senior level course in Transportation
vehicles. In the process of repairing and servicing embraces the new technology which includes our
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Mitchell on demand diagnostic systems. Students
will not only be involved in 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.
Students will be required to pay $16.00 for a
student manual.
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