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Home My WebLink About1999-2000 Bell High School Course Calendar Gr 10C � 4 M's COURSE 111 DIFil �D ImZL SELECTING NEXT YEAR'S PROGRAM (IDEAS FOR COUNSELLORS) Bring: 1 copy of Spectrum, Algonquin Calendar, university calendar, Info. 1. Requirements toe n O.S.S.D. - use pagK4A course calendar - explain place of O within/outsi a 30 credits. 2. FULL DISCLOSURE 3. Gd. 9: - explai A & levels; encourage to stay with full grade 10 program 091_�,C 4. Comnulsory Courses: - Grade 10: - English (discuss alternative of 2 Englishes - now or Gr. 12 or OA)) - Math - Science - History * Note Level 3 French determine type of OA French - Grades 11. 12, OA: - 3rd, 4th, 5th English - note: ENS & EBS cannot both count as 5th English - Senior Social Science - Law, or any senior course that begins with G, H, or N 5. Students entering grades 9, 10, 11 must se t 8 co es plus an alternate. Students entering grades 12, 13 must take enough courses to total 30. 6. Assume you're passin everything. Assume you won't be taking Night School or Summer School. 7. All students must list their courses in order of preference. Start with compulsories from #1, with least desired option as #8. 8. All students must designate an alternate (to replace one of their la hoices.) Please se tit efully -- about 40% of students do end up with their alternates! 9. Deadline for return of Option Sheets to H.F. teachers is THURSMAR. 25 en if student is planning to review with counsellor. 10. This is a contract: don't expect to be able to change it easily. If necessary, changes made for sound educational reasons can be made up to May 1st. We won't allow changes after that date, nor in September. 11. Encourage students to discuss the wisdom of their selection with counsellor, present teachers, and parents. Discuss implications on careers & post -second -choices. - - * Push departmental consultations: T March 2 Pd. (10:46). 12. Counsellors will be backed up by at least a wee of April, so put in a slip as early as possible if you want to get your program settled. 13. Do not destroy or throw away course calendar. Return it to Guidance Secretary if you don't wish to keep it 14. Address Special Programs: French Immersion and Gifted 15. Read course descriptions before circling anything on your option sheet. Many course descriptions and prerequisites have changed. Note Alternate Year Courses. 16. Check course prerequisites. If you don't have them, yo must et department head approval. See your counsellor for the approval form. 17. Discuss Co -Op as a useful option, hand out material; more info available at departmental consultatir /,& - �4j OPT -07 -Rev. 99 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 40 CASSIDY ROAD NEPEAN, ONTARIO K2H 6K1 Telephone: (613) 828-9101 Fax: (613) 828-9022 Guidance Dept. (613) 828-9135 GRADES 10 to O.A.C. COURSE CALENDAR 1999 - 2000 Principal: B. Hammond Vice -Principal: K. Gledhill CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 3 SECTION I --COURSE SELECTION AND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 10 TO OA Ontario Secondary School Diploma.............................................................................. 4 Certificateof Education............................................................................................... 5 CourseInformation...................................................................................................... 5 Ministry of Education and Training Courses....................................................... 5 Levelof Difficulty ........................................................................................... 5 Ontario Academic Courses(O.A.C.s)................................................................. 6 Prerequisite Courses......................................................................................... 6 SECTION II --GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS Course Cancellation and Closure................................................................................... 7 CourseChanges............................................................................................................ 7 Cross -Boundary Transfer Process and Variances............................................................. 7 Evaluationof Students................................................................................................. 7 Examinations.............................................................................................................. 7 Board -wide Examinations................................................................................ 8 Expectations of Students and Student Evaluation........................................................... 8 LibraryServices........................................................................................................... 8 Ontario Student Transcript........................................................................................... 9 Endorsement in Business Education or Technological Studies .............................. 9 OptionSheets.............................................................................................................. 9 SemesteredPrograms.................................................................................................... 9 Student Services: Guidance and Counselling.................................................................. 10 Transportation............................................................................................................. 10 SECTION III --SPECIAL PROGRAMS AdultPrograms............................................................................................................ 11 AdultHigh School........................................................................................... 11 English as a Second Language........................................................................... 11 Literacy and Basic Skills Program.................................................................... 11 Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada ................................................. 12 Workplace Education....................................................................................... 12 Alternate Education Program........................................................................................ 12 Co-operative Education Program.................................................................................. 13 Apprenticeship Co-operative Education........................................................... 14 FineArts...................................................................................................................... 14 ArtsCanterbury ............................................................................................... 14 Languages.................................................................................................................... 15 French Immersion Program................................................................................ 15 Extended French Immersion Program................................................................. 15 Summer Language Bursary Program................................................................... 15 International Language Program....................................................................... 15 Programs for Newcomers to Canada.............................................................................. 16 English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development ...................... 16 How to Access ESL and ELD Courses.................................................................. 16 Multicultural Liaison Officers.......................................................................... 16 Secondary Schools Offering ESL and ELD Courses .............................................. 17 Special Education Services........................................................................................... 17 Home School Programs and Services................................................................. 17 Special Education Resource Teacher(SERT)......................................... 17 Composite Program.............................................................................. 18 Specialized Programs and Services............................................................................... 18 Learning Disabilities Unit/Partial Rotary Unit ................................... 18 GiftedProgram.................................................................................... 18 Vocational Program............................................................................. 19 Education and Community Living Program ............................................ 19 Semi -Integrated Program..................................................................... 19 FirstPlace Program.............................................................................. 20 SpecialSupport Unit............................................................................ 20 Section 27 Program (McHugh School) .................................................... 20 AutisticProgram.................................................................................. 21 OrthopaedicProgram........................................................................... 21 Supervised Alternative Learning Program ............................................ 21 ParentingProgram................................................................................ 22 HomeInstruction.................................................................................. 22 StudentExchange Program............................................................................................ 22 SECTION IV --COURSE INFORMATION - BELL HIGH SCHOOL The Common Course Coding System............................................................................... 24 Art.............................................................................................................................. 25 BusinessEducation....................................................................................................... 26 Co-operative Education............................................................................................... 29 Drama........................................................................................................................ 30 Englishas a Second Language...................................................................................... 31 English........................................................................................................................ 32 Geography.................................................................................................................. 35 History and Social Sciences......................................................................................... 36 Languages................................................................................................................... 40 Mathematics............................................................................................................... 43 Music.......................................................................................................................... 46 PhysicalEducation...................................................................................................... 48 Science........................................................................................................................ 52 TechnologicalStudies.................................................................................................. 56 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 2 INTRODUCTION This booklet is a guide to the courses offered in this secondary school. We have attempted to make this booklet complete and accurate. In all cases, Ministry of Education and Training 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 eighteen years or older, with you. Your school offers you considerable advice to help you make your decisions. Consult your Guidance Department and subject teachers. The Ottawa -Carleton District School Board 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 Training and Board expectations, there is a common core of programs and services which are generally available in all secondary schools. This booklet is divided into five sections. Section I provides information on course selection and diploma requirements for students entering grades 10 to OA. Section II provides general information and policies and services that pertain to all secondary students. Section III describes special programs that are available in the Ottawa -Carleton District School Board. Section IV provides general information about Bell High School. Section V describes the courses that are available in Bell High School. It is important that parents and students recognize that at the time of printing not all decisions regarding the Ottawa -Carleton District School Board's policies and procedures for the school year 1999-2000 have been Imade. Every effort will be made to communicate clearly these changes as they I are passed by the Board. 3 BELL HIGH SCHOOL SECTION I COURSE SELECTION AND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS for students entering grades 10 to OA Students registered in grades 10 to OA in a secondary school are governed by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training document, Ontario Schools: Intermediate and Senior Divisions (OS:IS). Ontario Secondary School Diploma An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is granted, on the recommendation of the principal, to a student who has satisfactorily completed a minimum of 30 credits. 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. The 30 credits must consist of 16 compulsory credits and 14 elective credits. The 16 compulsory credits are: English (at least 2 from the Senior Division) 5 credits French as a Second Language 1 credit Mathematics 2 credits Science 2 credits Canadian Geography 1 credit Canadian History 1 credit Social Sciences (Senior Division)** 1 credit Arts 1 credit Physical and Health Education 1 credit Business Studies or Technological Studies 1 credit ----------------------------------- -------- Total Compulsory Credits 16 Credits Elective Credits 14 Credits ----------------------------------- -------- Total for OSSD 30 Credits **A senior social science credit includes subjects such as Economics, Family Studies, Geography, History, Law and Society, Challenge and Change. These 30 credits are the minimum required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students are encouraged to take more than this minimum. All students who registered after September 1, 1993 and before September 1, 1999, will normally require 22 credits after successful completion of the grade 9 program. The compulsory credits that remain to be achieved after completion of the grade 9 program will be established by the individual school. Consult your school counsellor to ensure that you meet diploma requirements. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 4 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 2 credits Mathematics 1 credit Science 1 credit Canadian Geography or Canadian History 1 credit Physical and Health Education 1 credit Total Compulsory Credits 6 credits Elective Credits 8 credits Total for Certificate of Education 14 credits COURSE INFORMATION Ministry of Education and Training Courses All courses offered have been developed according to Ontario Ministry of Education and Training requirements. All courses are open to students of both sexes, except where designated. Outlines of courses of study are available in each school office for parents to examine. Although the Ministry of Education and Training 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. 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 5 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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. Ontario Academic Courses (OACs) The Ministry of Education and Training 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 OACs. OACs have replaced the old Grade 13 courses. You may complete the required OACs 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 OACs 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 and Training 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 may 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. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 6 SECTION II GENERAL INFORMATION Course Cancellation and Course Closure Courses may be cancelled because of insufficient enrollment and staffing considerations or closed due to class size. Should a cancellation occur, either you will be asked to select an alternate course, or an alternate course indicated on your option sheet will be substituted. Course Changes Requests to change your program during the academic year will be considered only for a valid reason. Your school may consider a timetable change request for reasons involving • a change in level of difficulty • a timetable error, • Summer School or night school results • a change in career plans, • post -secondary education admission • medical matters. Should your request be deemed valid, your timetable will be adjusted, if possible, taking into account the master timetable and class sizes. You should consult the Bell High School annual school calendar to determine the date deadlines for requesting course changes. Cross -Boundary Transfer Process and Variances The policies which allow students to attend a school other than their home school, which include cross -boundary transfers and attendance variances, are being revised. The new policies will be available after the current program review of schools is completed. It is anticipated that the new policy will be forwarded to secondary schools in April, 1999. Evaluation of Students 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. 7 BELL HIGH SCHOOL Examinations There are two examination periods. One cccurrs in mid January, the other at the end of June. The general practice is that students will not be timetabled 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 this does not occur. Board -wide Examinations In the Mathematics and English courses listed below, all students taking the course write the same examination, at the same time. Each District -wide examination is marked according to a uniform set of criteria which is applied in all schools. Use of the set of criteria forms an essential part of the course for all students. District -wide examinations are administered in the following subjects, at the grade levels and times of year indicated below: Mathematics English • OAC Calculus End of course • OAC I Semestered schools --end of the course Non-semestered schools --January • Grade 12 General Semestered schools --end of the course Non-semestered schools --January 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. Students should refer to the Bell High School Student Handbook and indivdual course evaluation plans for specific course expectations regarding attendance. Library Services School libraries are designed for teaching, conducting research, studying and reading. The Library program has been developed to teach students information access and management skills to facilitate life-long learning. Teacher -librarians and classroom BELL HIGH SCHOOL 8 teachers work together to design resource-based curriculum units involving research and communication skills. These skills 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 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 available. Students may normally use the library before and after school, during lunch, and study periods. Ontario Student Transcript Commencing in September, the Ontario Student Transcript will include • for Grade 9 and 10 courses, the student's achievement with percentage grades for successfully completed courses only; • for Grades 11 and 12/OAC courses, all courses taken or attempted, percentage grades earned, and credits gained. A course will not be recorded on the OST if the student withdraws before the end of the a) first 10 instructional days of a semestered program; b) first 15 instructional days of a full year program. If a student withdraws from a course before the mid-term, but after the dates above, a W for withdrawn will be recorded on the transcript. If a student withdraws from a course after the mid-term date, a W will be recorded, as well as the student's mark at the time of the withdrawal. Courses are entered on your transcript using common course code designations issued by the Ministry of Education and Training. Endorsement in Business Education or Technological Studies A school -related package of courses consists of eight credits (minimum) in either Business Education or Technological Studies. If you complete a school -related package, it is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript in the form of an endorsement. Option Sheets Students indicate the courses they wish to take during the coming academic year by completing a Student 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. Semestered Programs 9 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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. • Adult H.S. • Bell H.S. • Cairine Wilson S.S. • Canterbury H.S. • Confederation H.S. • Gloucester H.S. • J.S. Woodsworth S.S. • Nepean H.S. • Rideau H.S. • Ridgemont H.S. • Sir Wilfrid Laurier S.S. • West Carleton S.S. • Woodroffe H.S. Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Senior Division only Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Intermediate and Senior Divisions Student Services: Guidance and Counselling Guidance and Counselling Services in secondary schools serve students, parents and staff by providing three different types of counselling: educational, career, and personal. Educational Counselling and Instruction. This service 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 service 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 a variety of career and educational resources (i.e., software, print and video) in the guidance information centre and visit or work in various occupations through job shadowing, work experience and Co-operative Education. Personal Counselling. This service helps students cope with their personal concerns and their relationships with others. Transportation of Students "The transportation policy of the Ottawa -Carleton District School Board is currently being revised. It is anticipated that the new policy will be forwarded to secondary schools in April of 1999." BELL HIGH SCHOOL 10 SECTION III SPECIAL PROGRAMS Adult Programs Programs listed in this section are not available in a regular high school. Adult High School The Adult High School is a regular high school offering credit courses from grade 9 to OAC. The Ministry of Education and Training defines a mature student as one who is at least eighteen years of age and who has not attended day school for a period of at least one year. Maturity credits may be granted for work and life experience and length of time out of school. Additional credits may be issued for apprenticeship programs or other applicable courses. Applicants are counselled and assessed for proper placement. A wide variety of courses are offered at the Advanced and General level of difficulty. Students wishing to specialize have the opportunity to do so through the following technology courses: Culinary Arts and Graphic Arts. The school also has a strong Co- operative Education Program and guidance, placement and testing service for students. English as a Second Language (ESL) The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program helps adults improve their English language skills. Classes include instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Many classes include computer assisted language learning. The following special classes are offered: English for Business English for Clear Communication English for Sewing English and Math Canadian Citizenship TOEFL Preparation ESL classes are offered at a variety of levels from beginner to advanced. Classes are offered throughout Ottawa -Carleton, in the morning, afternoon, full day and evening. For more information call 239-2656. Literacy and Basic Skills Program (LBS) The Literacy and Basic Skills Program (LBS) Program helps adults move towards professional and personal development by improving their literacy and numeracy skills. Adult learners receive personalized instruction within small group settings. Many classes incorporate computer technology. LBS classes are available to adults at a variety of levels, from new readers to those preparing for high school. The Adaptive Learning program assists adults with developmental disabilities. 11 BELL HIGH SCHOOL Classes are offered throughout Ottawa -Carleton, in the morning, afternoon, full day and evening. For more information call 239-2656. Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LING) The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LING) Program provides basic English language instruction to adult immigrants and convention refugees. Classes focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing, while providing information that helps newcomers become oriented to the Canadian way of life. Many classes use computers to assist with language learning. LINC classes are offered at a variety of levels from LINC Literacy to LINC 3+. Classes are offered throughout Ottawa -Carleton, in the morning, afternoon, and full day. Daycare is available to students enrolled in LINC classes at many locations. For more information call 239-2656. Workplace Education The Workplace Education Program offers educational programs to workers in their place of employment. Course participants are initially assessed to determine their educational level and their skills in basic academic areas. Courses can be delivered in Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language or secondary credit level. Through this program, local businesses have been able to offer their employees the opportunity to gain job skills and improve their level of education while in the workplace. Generally, employers, employees, and unions view this program as an important part of their training and development plans. For more information, please call 239-2656. Alternate Education Program Within the Ottawa -Carleton District School Board, Alternate Programs are available for secondary studies. The programs provide an alternate form of schooling for students experiencing difficulty coping in the traditional school setting. The programs allow a flexible style of education, yet provide a structure to ensure success for most students who want an alternate 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. It is suggested that students try 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 OACs BELL HIGH SCHOOL 12 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. 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. The alternate education sites are listed in the directory of schools. 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 better prepare students for careers, • to help students better 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 better understand and appreciate the world of work, and • to help students discover their true interests and abilities and to test their aptitudes. As a student in Co-operative Education, you spend a portion of your school day in a curriculum -related work setting for the term or semester. The program involves an individualized training plan and Work Education Agreement which stipulates the time that you spend at the worksite. Full advantage should be taken of the resources available in the community. If an educational placement is required, staff must make every effort to obtain this placement outside the home school. 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. 13 BELL HIGH SCHOOL To enter a Co-operative Education program, you must: • choose "Co-operative Education" on your course option sheet, • ensure that you have successfully completed the related in -school course to which your placement will be linked, or have arranged to take the course concurrently with your out-of-school program, • submit a completed Co-operative Education Application Form to the Co- operative Education Co-ordinator, and • participate in an interview with school staff to discuss the suitability of the co- operative program you would like to take. Apprenticeship Co-operative Education The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) offers students a chance to attend high school and train as a registered apprentice at the same time. It allows students to complete their credits for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) and gain experience toward apprenticeship qualification. Students must be at least 16 years old and have completed grade 10. The trades that will be targeted will be determined by the needs of the community and the willingness of the employers to participate. See your school's Guidance office for more information. Fine Arts Specialized programs in Fine Arts are offered at different schools. Information about the nature and location of these programs may be obtained from your school's guidance office. Arts Canterbury Canterbury High School offers the board -wide specialized program in the arts, Arts Canterbury. The programs offered are Dance, Dramatic Arts, Literary Arts, Music (Instrumental and Vocal) and Visual Arts. Entry into the program is by audition only and students may audition in any one of the arts areas. Auditions are held in February for entry into the program the following September. The Arts Canterbury programs are suitable for students with a high interest and ability in arts and academics. The Foundation Year of the Arts Canterbury program is offered in grade 9 and includes the Ministry designated core curriculum, in addition to the focus time the students have in their Arts area. The school day is slightly extended to accommodate the extra time needed for the Arts. After grade 9, the students take three credits in their particular area as well as maintaining a full complement of academic subjects. Students receive their OAC arts credits in their grade 12 year. It is expected that most students will go on to further studies in either arts or academic disciplines after completing their O.S.S.D. For more information, contact the Arts Co-ordinator at Canterbury H.S. School or visit the school's web sites at either www.O.C.D.S.B..edu.on.ca/cantweb or www.schoolnet.ca/collections/canterbury BELL HIGH SCHOOL 14 Languages The French Immersion Program The aim of the French Immersion program is to develop in students the ability to speak, read and write French with sufficient fluency so as to be able to converse with ease on everyday matters and to understand a full range of subjects taught in French. All activities in and out of the classroom are planned with the attainment of this goal in mind. The Certificate in French Immersion is awarded to secondary school graduates who have earned the prerequisite number of French Immersion Extended or French Immersion Bilingual program credits. The new policy on the number of credits will be available in the spring of 1999. The OCDSB is considering expansion of its Immersion/ Extended programs. No new locations will be identified before September, 2000. Students in the French Immersion Bilingual program take approximately one-half of their subjects in French and one-half in English. In every year of their secondary school program, students study French Language Arts as well as two or three other subjects in French. All other subjects are studied in English. The curriculum expectations and the evaluation criteria in the Bilingual program are the same as that of the regular program. The Extended French Immersion Program The aim of the Extended French Immersion program is to develop in students the ability to speak, read and write French with sufficient fluency so as to be able to converse on everyday matters and to understand the curriculum of subjects taught in French. Students in the Extended French program take approximately one-quarter of their subjects in French. In every year of their secondary school program, students study French Language Arts and one other subject in which French is the language of instruction. All other subjects are studied in English. The curriculum expectations and the evaluation criteria in the Extended French program are the same as that of the regular program. Summer Language Bursary Program Students, 16 years old or over, who want a 6 -week French immersion summer experience may apply for the Summer Language Bursary Program. Application forms are available from the school Guidance office or French department. International Language Program 15 BELL HIGH SCHOOL International language programs are offered in selected schools of the O.C.D.S.B.. These programs may include Chinese, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish. Information about the nature and location of these programs may be obtained from your school's guidance office. Courses are also available through evening credit programs. Programs for Newcomers to Canada English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development Courses in English as a Second Language and in English Literacy Development (formerly English Skills Development) are designed to assist specific groups of students to develop the proficiency in English, social and cultural knowledge, literacy skills, and flexibility that will enable them to be successful in the secondary school program. English as a Second Language English as a Second Language (ESL) courses provide instruction in the language of the school for students whose first language is not English. Most have received educational experiences in their own countries that have prepared them for success in the secondary school program. Depending on their previous experience with English, they may be placed in ESL 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. In addition to learning English, students follow a regular academic program. English Literacy Development English Literacy Development (ELD) courses provide an accelerated program of literacy development for students who have significant gaps in their education. These courses are for students of all language backgrounds who have recently arrived from countries where access to education may have been very limited. These students will focus on acquiring literacy and fundamental academic skills to prepare for integration into regular programming. Meaning of ESL and ELD Level ESL and ELD designations indicate levels of proficiency in English and literacy development, not grade level. How to Access ESL and ELD Courses The Family Reception Centre staff recommends the most appropriate placement for students after assessing their educational background, language proficiency, and numeracy skills. The Family Reception Centre is located at the Adult High School, 300 Rochester Street, Room 233, telephone: 239-2416. Multicultural Liaison Officers The Ottawa -Carleton Immigrant Services Organization (O.C.I.S.O.), in cooperation with BELL HIGH SCHOOL 16 the Ottawa Carleton District School Board, provides the services of Multicultural Liaison Officers to a number of schools. As a team, MLOs are able to provide assistance to parents, students and staff in a variety of languages. Secondary Schools Offering ESL and ELD* Courses • Adult High School • Bell High School* • Brookfield H.S.* • Glebe C.I. • Gloucester H.S.* • J.S. Woodsworth S.S.* • Laurentian H.S.* • Rideau H.S.* • Ridgemont H.S.* • Sir Guy Carleton S.S.* • Woodroffe H.S. Special Education Services The Ottawa -Carleton District School Board provides for the needs of exceptional students through a range of programs and services which comprise the full continuum of placement options. Special Education programming in each school is supported by the Board's Special Education/ Student Services Department consisting of psychology staff, social workers, speech/language pathologists, and the services of itinerant specialists for the hearing and visually impaired. The O.C.D.S.B. participates in the Two -Board Agreement for the provision of programs and services to pupils with developmental disabilities. For additional information about Special Education programs in the O.C.D.S.B., contact the principal of your child's school. The OCDSB is currently reviewing its Special Education delivery system which may result in alternate placements and delivery methods for some of the programs listed below. Information concerning any changes will be available at your child's school and/or the Special Education Department at 596-8211. Home School Programs and Services Special Education Resource Teacher (S.E.R.T.) While the primary responsibility for special needs students lies with the classroom teacher, the resources of the S.E.R.T. are made available when required. There are a number of roles the S.E.R.T. may serve depending on the school's specific needs, including: • providing support to the classroom teacher, • administering educational assessments, • providing a resource withdrawal program for exceptional and non - exceptional students, • assisting in the development and implementation of modified/differentiated programming, and • facilitating the I.P.R.C. process. 17 BELL HIGH SCHOOL The Identification, Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.) is a committee of three or more members who consider the needs of referred students. The committee is composed of school and Special Education personnel who have been involved with the student (e.g. principal, teachers) and other individuals as required. A request for an I.P.R.C. can be made by a student, parent or guardian. All requests are made to the principal of the school that the student attends. The I.P.R.C. determines whether a student is exceptional or not, the needs of the student and the appropriate placement of the student. The committee sends a written statement of its decisions to the parent/ guardian, or to the student who is 18 years of age or older. An appeal process is available to those parents or students who do not agree with the decisions of the I.P.R.C. The S.E.R.T. is located in all O.C.D.S.B. schools. Additional information about this service is available at your child's school. Composite Program The Composite Program is designed for students with various exceptionalities including communication, intellectual and behaviour. A program to address the individual learning needs of an exceptional student is delineated on the student's Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) Students' needs may be addressed in the regular classroom, in a congregated program and/or through a resource withdrawal program. The Composite Program is provided in the following schools: • A.Y. Jackson S.S. • Bell H. S. • Cairine Wilson S.S. • Colonel By S.S. • Confederation H.S. • Earl of March S.S. • Gloucester H.S. • J.S. Woodsworth S.S. • Merivale H.S. • Osgoode Township H.S. • Sir Robert Borden H.S. • Sir Wilfrid Laurier S.S. • South Carleton H.S. • West Carleton S.S. Additional information about this service is available at your child's school. Specialized Programs and Services Learning Disabilities Unit/Partial Rotary Unit These units are designed for students who have been identified as learning disabled through an Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.). Compulsory Grade 9-12 credit courses are offered in small class settings. Accommodation for individual learning styles is provided as necessary. This program is offered in the following schools: • Brookfield H.S. • Laurentian H.S. Additional information about this program is available at your child's school. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 18 Gifted Program The Gifted Program in the secondary panel provides differentiated learning experiences to those students who have been identified as intellectually gifted by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.). Students are congregated in classes for their core subjects (English, Mathematics, Geography/History and Science) and take their elective subjects in the regular program. Gifted programs are currently offered at the following schools: • Bell High School Lisgar C.I. • Glebe C.I. (French Immersion only) • Merivale H.S. • Gloucester H.S. Subject to enrollment, another Gifted centre could be open for September, 1999. The admission criteria for entry into a secondary gifted program is available through your child's school. Vocational Program The Vocational Program at the secondary level is designed to develop the social, academic and work-related skills necessary to function independently in society and to be successfully employed in a meaningful occupation. A full range of academic and technical courses, leading to the Certificate of Education, the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and the world of work, is offered. Work experience programs and co- operative education programs provide students with on-the-job training while earning credits towards a certificate or diploma. Vocational programs are offered at the following schools: • Laurentian H.S. Sir Guy Carleton S.S. • McArthur H.S. Admission to a vocational program is by application, initiated by Guidance/ Special Education personnel at the student's home school. Additional information about O.C.D.S.B.'s vocational programs is available at your child's school. Education and Community Living Program The Community Living Program is designed to accommodate the range of developmental needs of its senior students. The program is designed to maximize students' learning potential and to develop the skills necessary for participation in the community. Both integrated and specialized learning experiences are provided to meet the individual needs of students. Community living programs presently are offered at the following schools: • McArthur H.S. Woodroffe H.S. • Sir Guy Carleton S.S. Admission to the program is through the Identification, Placement and Review 19 BELL HIGH SCHOOL Committee (I.P.R.C.) process. Program information is available at your child's school. The Semi -Integrated Program The Semi -Integrated Program is designed to develop the social, academic and work- related skills necessary for integration into the community. Students may be integrated into the regular school program for Art, Music and Physical Education or other areas as appropriate. Integration into school activities provides students with opportunities to develop their social and communication skills. Through work experience programs students acquire necessary skills to further enhance opportunities for integration into the community. The semi -integrated program is offered at the following schools: • Bell High School • Cairine Wilson S.S. • Earl of March S.S. • Glebe C.I. • Gloucester H.S. • Hillcrest H.S. • J.S. Woodsworth S.S. • Ridgemont H.S. Admission to the program is through the Coordinated Referral Committee. Additional information about this program is available at your child's school. First Place Program The First Place Program is an alternative program for students who have been unsuccessful in a traditional school setting. Students are 13-15 years of age upon entry to the program, and are working at a Grade 8-9 level academically. The curriculum focuses on Mathematics, English, Science, Physical Education and Life Skills. Placement in the program is short-term and designed to reintegrate students back into their home school. Admission to the program is through application by the student's school. Intake is continuous, subject to space available. Additional information about this program is available at your child's school. Special Support Unit (SSU) Special Support Units are designed for students whose emotional, behavioural and/or social problems are interfering with their learning. The goal of this program is stabilization of behaviour and reintegration into the home school. Students pursue credit courses at the Basic, General and Advanced levels of difficulty. Special Support Units are located in the following schools: • Brookfield H.S. • Canterbury H.S. • Glebe C.I. • Hillcrest H.S. • Laurentian H.S. • McArthur H.S. • Rideau H.S. • Ridgemont H.S. • Woodroffe H.S. Admission to the program is through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.) process. Additional information about this program is available at BELL HIGH SCHOOL 20 your child's school. Section 27 Program (McHugh School) The Section 27 encompasses a number of educational programs which include a treatment component. These programs are designed to address the needs of students who are not attending their community school because they have significant emotional problems, are being detained by the Court or are receiving treatment in a specialized facility. The Ministry of Education and Training provides funding for the educational portion of this multi -disciplinary therapeutic program. Admission to the program is through application to the Coordinated Referral Committee. Additional information about this program is available at your child's school. Autistic Program The Autistic Program is provided for students with severe communication disorders, including autism. This highly structured program emphasizes the development of speech and language, self-help and life skills and age appropriate behaviour. This program is offered at: • McArthur H.S. Admission to this non-credit program is through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.) process. Additional information about this program is available at your child's school. The Orthopaedic Program The Orthopaedic Program provides a wide range of services for students with physical or multiple exceptionalities as determined by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.). Educational and health professionals work together to provide students with a program to meet their academic, physical and medical needs. Linkage is provided to community resources and organizations. Modified curriculum and learning support is offered at the Basic, General and Advanced levels of difficulty. Remedial academic programming is also available. The curriculum includes an adapted program of career education, job shadowing, work experience and co-operative education. McArthur High School offers special needs courses in Physical Education, computers, communications, life skills, cooking, wheelchair repair and social skills. Students' physical and medical needs are assessed by on site physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff. Therapy staff help individualize student programs and modify the physical environment to ensure accessibility and opportunities for success. Training and guidance is provided to support staff to meet students' personal needs including feeding and toileting. Ongoing liaison is maintained with parents and the medical community so that students with serious medical needs may attend school and 21 BELL HIGH SCHOOL participate to an optimal level. The Orthopaedic Program is offered at the following schools: • Canterbury H. S. • McArthur H.S. Supervised Alternative Learning Program (SALEP) This program has been established to meet the needs of 14 and 15 year old students who require specific alternative learning programs. The Ottawa -Carleton District School Board has established a SALEP Committee, regulated under the Education Act, which meets regularly to review applications to this program. Formal application to this program is made by parents and students through their school principal. Additional information about this program is available at your child's school. Parenting Program This program provides single parents with the opportunity to complete their high school education in a school setting. Students can attend full-time or part-time, while their children are supervised by trained and qualified staff in a licenced on-site day care centre. Subsidized spaces, with no minimum age requirement, are available for students. Students are encouraged to take appropriate parenting courses. This program is available at the following schools: • Adult H.S. • Rideau H.S. Home Instruction • Woodroffe H.S. This service provides instruction for students who are unable to attend school for a long term period because of medical reasons. An application, including medical certification, for this service, is made to the Principal of Special Education, through the child's school. Additional information about this program is available at your child's school. Student Exchange Program The O.C.D.S.B. offers various opportunities for students to participate in either an international or an interprovincial individual exchange. Students must apply be December for the following year's exchange. Participation students must be achieving academic success and be willing to enhance their linguistic skills and experience another culture. Students will attend the host school and participate in all related activities. There will be no loss of credits during the exchange providing the students obey the conditions of participation. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 22 Canadian parents must agree to host a matched foreign student in their home during the exchange. In return, the parents of the foreign student will host the Canadian student in his/her home. Programs: A Individual International - One Year Costa Rica, France Germany, Mexico The Netherlands Spain Switzerland International - Three Months Australia Costa Rica France, Germany Mexico The Netherlands Spain Switzerland International - Three Weeks (July) France Interprovincial - Two Weeks (July) Quebec B School to School International - Two Weeks Austria France Germany GreatBritain Japan The Netherlands Spain Interprovincial - Two Weeks Various provinces For further information, contact Andre Montreuil, Co-ordinator of Exchanges and Visits at 745-6628, or fax 745-4363. 23 BELL HIGH SCHOOL SECTION IV COURSE INFORMATION - BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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 and Training. 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 discipline, the subject group and course. For example: CGA = Geography of Canada FEF = Extended French MAT = Mathematics The fourth character indicates the grade level, or the level of proficiency of a language course, such as English as a Second Language: 1 = Grade 9 A = Level 1 2 = Grade 10 B = Level 2 3 = Grade 11 C = Level 3 4 = Grade 12 D = Level 4 0 = Grade 13 E = Level 5 For grade 9 courses, the fifth character indicates the course type: D = Academic P = Applied O = Open For grade 10 to OA courses, the fifth character indicates the level of difficulty: A = Advanced level G = General level B = Basic level The sixth character (optional) carries additional information. C Single credit Co-operative education D Double credit Co-operative education F French Immersion/ Extended course G Gifted course in English I Gifted course in Immersion S Sheltered course (ESL) 1 - 9 Schools use for internal scheduling purposes BELL HIGH SCHOOL 24 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 ART YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 AVIOA AVI3A AVI4A AVIOA 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, painting, 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 25 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, A V I2 A a n d 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. This course, which completes the advanced level BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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 1999-2000. * BMK4G will be offered in 2000-2001. 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 to Business BIB 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None In this course, students examine our economic system and the role individuals, government, labour and business play in it. They acquire the personal and business-related skills needed to explore business and consumer issues and to investigate future employment possibilities. Topics covered include: Canadian business, economic and financial systems; business communications; computer applications; accounting; marketing; the stock market; legal implications; consumerism; and entrepreneurship. Introduction to Business BIB 2GK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for BIB2G. (Some optional details are not included.) Introduction to Computer Studies DIC 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None NOTE: Introduction to Computer Studies (DIC 2A) may not be designated a Business Studies credit. Students may, however, designate Data Processing Techniques (BPT 3A) and Data Processing Concepts (BPC 3G) as Business credits. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 26 BAC3A BACOA BAI3G BIB2G BLW3A BLWOA BIB2GK BLW3G BMR3G * BMK4G DIC2A BPT3A BPC3G DIC2GK Note: * BMR3G will be offered in 1999-2000. * BMK4G will be offered in 2000-2001. 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 to Business BIB 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None In this course, students examine our economic system and the role individuals, government, labour and business play in it. They acquire the personal and business-related skills needed to explore business and consumer issues and to investigate future employment possibilities. Topics covered include: Canadian business, economic and financial systems; business communications; computer applications; accounting; marketing; the stock market; legal implications; consumerism; and entrepreneurship. Introduction to Business BIB 2GK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for BIB2G. (Some optional details are not included.) Introduction to Computer Studies DIC 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None NOTE: Introduction to Computer Studies (DIC 2A) may not be designated a Business Studies credit. Students may, however, designate Data Processing Techniques (BPT 3A) and Data Processing Concepts (BPC 3G) as Business credits. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 26 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 Prerequisite: None This Senior Division course provides students with a working knowledge of accounting theory. The course stresses basic concepts and accounting theories relating to sole -proprietorship businesses and uses accounting applications to reinforce theoretical principles. Topics include: accounting for service and merchandising 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 $15.00 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 $15.00 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. This course helps students understand the principles of law and the legal system. It explores the origin and development of law and the basic structure of the Canadian legal system. The topics covered include: an introduction to law, the impact and authority of law, law enforcement, the judicial process, correctional services, the criminal code, family law, torts and contract law. Students may attend a court session and listen to guest speakers. Law BLW 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None 27 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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. 1999-2000, 2001-2002. In this course, students acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for jobs in the retail industry. Students examine and practise retail -store routines and operating activities. Topics include: an introduction to retail merchandising, retail selling, advertising and display, pricing and store operation. Students will investigate topics related to entrepreneurship, i.e. running their own business. Data Processing Techniques BPT 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Suggested Prerequisite: DIC2A In this course, students acquire applications programming skills related to business. The course is best suited to students who want to concentrate on information processing rather than on the technical and logic concepts of computer science and technology. Data Processing Concepts BPC 3G Credit Value: 1.0 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. 2000-2001.. 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 Accounting OAC is for students intending to pursue further studies at university. It offers these students an understanding of the business world, whether or not they intend to study accounting at university. After reviewing fundamental accounting concepts and procedures, students study, in-depth, generally accepted accounting principles, financial -accounting procedures used by businesses, and the analysis of financial data. They learn about accounting as a decision-making tool and examine computer applications in business. A fee of $2.00 will be levied for this course to cover the additional cost of supplies - (paper). 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 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 28 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 progress. The following courses are a sampling of those subjects commonly linked with Co-operative Education out-of-school credits: AVI (Art) SBI (Biology) AMI (Music) SCH (Chemistry) 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 Sc) 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 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. 29 BELL HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 ADA2A ADA3A 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 ADA3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: ADA2A or by interview with the instructor(s This course applies the techniques and skillsof the previous course to more advanced and complex dramatic situations. Emphasis is on group problem- solving, decision-making,and the creation and appreciation of dramatic art forms. Students require advanced level writing skills for the written component of the course. 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. Dramatic Arts ADA4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: 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. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 30 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 ESL AO ESL BO ESL CO ESL DO ESL EO NOTE: Students may be required to pay a $5.00 fee in some of the following courses to cover the cost of consumable work books. Level 1 Beginning Communication in English (Open) ESLAO Credit Value: 1.0 This course builds on students' previous education and language knowledge to introduce the English language and help students adjust to their new cultural environment. Students will develop the ability to use oral and written English for daily needs, acquire basic conversation skills and vocabulary, and use simple sentence patterns. Students will also acquire basic orientation information related to their needs as newcomers to Canada. Level 2 English in Daily Life (Open) ESL BO Credit Value: 1.0 This course expands students' essential English communication skills and cultural knowledge and introduces the language of classroom studies. Students will develop oral classroom skills and reading strategies, expand their vocabulary, and use more complex sentence patterns. Students will also learn how to use some school and community resources. Level 3 English for School and Work (Open) ESL CO Credit Value: 1.0 This course is designed to improve students' accuracy in using English in classroom situations, for personal and career planning, and to understand the changing world around them. Students will study and interpret a range of texts and produce a variety of forms of writing. Activities will also help students to develop their oral presentation skills and acquire study skills (such as note taking and summarizing skills) that will enhance their ability to learn in all subjects. Level 4 Study Skills in English (Open) ESL DO Credit Value: 1.0 This course prepares students to use English with increasing accuracy in most classroom and social situations and to participate in society as informed citizens. Students will develop the reading, writing, and oral presentation skills required for success in all subjects. Students will study and interpret a variety of grade -level texts with the teacher's guidance, develop oral communication skills through participation in formal debates and seminars, and extend their range of research skills. Bridge to English (Open) ESL EO Credit Value: 1.0 This course prepares students for secondary school English and other courses at the college and university preparation levels. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in reading literary works and academic texts, in using all stages of the writing process, and in applying learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will also learn to respond critically to print and media works. 31 BELL HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 ENG2A ENG3A ENG4A ENGOA 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 exercises. Students will be required to purchase a grammar pamphlet at a cost of $3.00. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 32 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 addresses students' needs to read, write, listen, speak and view with confidence and clarity. However, at this level, students do more sophisticated work in reading and writing. The course shifts emphasis from process to product as students demonstrate their abilities in a variety of written and oral forms. It also places increased emphasis on independent learning. 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. English ENG 4AG Credit Value: 1.0 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 33 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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 I: 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 that those entering university will have completed the same core OAC English requirements. Students study essays, past and present, and a balanced selection of poems, prose fiction, and plays, including acknowledged classics. Writing activities make up at least one- third of class time. For this part of the course, students maintain a writing folder which contains writing in various modes, written for various purposes and for real and imagined audiences. Much of the writing consists of short expository essays. In language studies, students examine the usage, structure and style of literature selections and the techniques of effective oral and written exposition. Students prepare an independent study unit which culminates in a formal report with a written and an oral component. 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. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 34 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 GEOGRAPHY YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 GRE4AF GWIOA 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. Geographie 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. 35 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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 H W C3 A MTS4AG HWC3AF* NFOOA HCT2AK NMT4G HCT2GK NMT4GK Note: * HSC3AF will be offered in 2000-2001. * HWC3AF will be offered in 1999-2000. Contemporary Canada - Twentieth Century HCT 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Life in the 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 differentiated for the educational needs of Contemporary Canada - Life in the Twentieth Century HCT 2AK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline for HCT 2A shown above. Contemporary Canada - Life in the Twentieth Century HCT 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None Events, forces and issues of this century have had an enormous impact on the Canada of today. This course helps students achieve a better understanding of contemporary issues through an examination of World War I, Canada in the Twenties and Thirties, World War II and the post -War period (1945 - today). The study of Canadian government and law is an integral part of this course. Contemporary Canada - Life in the Twentieth Century HCT 2GK Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: None This course is offered to students whose second language is English. It follows the course outline BELL HIGH SCHOOL 36 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. 2000-2001, 2002- 2003 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 This course is similar to HSC 3A except that the content, strategies and skills developed are differentiated for students designated IPRC gifted. Society: Challenge and Change HSC 3G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2G 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 Mistoire HWC 3AF Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: HCT 2AF *Note: This course is offered in alternate school years ending in even numbers e.g. 1999-2000, 2001- 2002 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 Are we witnessing the decline of the American Empire? In -class debates, a possible field trip to Washington, and audio-visual presentations may provide an answer to this question. Students in this course study topics such as: the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolutionary War, the American Constitution, slavery, the American Civil War, the "Wild West," the "Robber Barons," the United States in World War I, technological innovations during World War II, and the United States as a world leader. This course is similar to HSC 3A except that the History - United States content, strategies and skills developed are HUS 4AG 37 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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 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 Ministry Prerequisite: Completion of at least one advanced level, Senior Division, Social Science course. This course meets the requirements for a senior social science credit. The stress is on practical "I disapprove of what you say but will defend to skills and ideas which the student can apply in the death your right to say it." This comment, daily life as he/she begins to live independently. attributed to Voltaire, introduces students not only to the ideas of the Enlightenment, but also to BELL HIGH SCHOOL 38 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. 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 r, 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. LUNCH WITH FREINDS ! 39 BELL HIGH SCHOOL LANGUAGES YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CORE FRENCH FSF2A FSF3A FSFOA * FSGOA Note: * FSGOA will be offered in 2000-2001 * FSFOA will be offered in 1999-2000 FRENCH IMMERSION (EARLY AND LATE) FIF2A Literature and FIG2A Gram./ FIF3A FIFOA* FIGOA* Lit./Comp./Gram. Lit./Comp./Gram. Lit./Comp./Gram. * Note: * FIFOA will be offered in 2000-2001 * FIGOA will be offered in 1999-2000 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. 12/0AC 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 This continuation of FSF 2A increases students' BELL HIGH SCHOOL 40 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. 1999-2000, 2001- 2002 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. 41 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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. 1999-2000,2001-2002 Students learn through activities in which the four language skills -- reading, writing, speaking and listening -- are interwoven. Classroom activities provide students with opportunities to communicate orally in French. They participate in group work, discussions, role-playing, dramatizations, oral presentations and daily classroom interactions. They read a selection of literature from at least three genres. The literature is a balance of French and French- Canadian writings. At least 50% of the literature is from the twentieth century. Students learn to write clearly and accurately by frequently writing short and long assignments in a variety of forms. S p apish Spanish LWS 3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: (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. Spanish LWS OA Credit Value: 1.0 Ministry Prerequisite: LWS 4A In this course, students enter into regular conversation with the teacher and with other students. They develop the four language skills to a more advanced level. Their use of tenses extends beyond the present, past and future to include suppositions and they learn to use more complex sentence structures. Students read both intensively and extensively in Spanish and learn to appreciate Hispanic culture through the visual and auditory media. They work both individually and in groups and complete an independent study project. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 42 MATHEMATICS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 MAT2A MAT3A MAT4A MAGOA MAMG MAT4AG MCAOA MAT2AK MFNOA MAT2G Nn -m MTT4G MAT2GK 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. Students should purchase an exemplar booklet ($2) from their math teacher. 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. At Bell High School this course covers approximately the last half of MAT 2A and topics from MAT 3A include algebraic operations with polynomials, rational expressions and quadratic equations. Analytic geometry of the circle, points of division, sequences and series are also covered. Students are encouraged to write math contests. Students should purchase an exemplar booklet ($2) from their math teacher. 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. Students should purchase an exemplar booklet ($2) from their math teacher. Mathematics MAT 2G Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: MAT 1W In this course, students expand their knowledge of numerical methods, algebra and geometry. Topics include: number applications; powers; square roots; applications of ratio; rate and percent; statistics; personal finance and banking; borrowing and saving; polynomials; formula; equations; graphing; linear equations; geometric figures and properties. 43 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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 not 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 not 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. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 44 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 proble solvi Students stuffy—EPie — following topics: history of computers; introduction to pro lem-solving using an algorithmic approach; implementation of orithms using a structured language; fundamental programming techniques such as decision maTin r. oT opin , summing, the use of subscripted varia es, sub -programming a--nc_� �stririg manipula�ii5n. ey a so cover a module on computer techn ogy 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. 4_5 BELL HIGH SCHOOL MUSK YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 AMI2A AMI3A AMI4A AMUOA AMI2GK AMG3G AMG4G AMV3A AMV4A AMM4A Note: ' AMM4A will be offered in 2000-01. 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 7A 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 develops vocal skills in solo and ensemble settings. The student will study of vocal repertoire, music history, theory and develop ear training. The development of good vocal technique will be emphasized. Appropriate stylistic interetation will be encouraged as students explore the vocal repertoire. Microphone technique and simple choreeography will be introduced. Evaluation will be based upon performance, listening and creative activities. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 46 Music AMI 4A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: AMI 3A or permission of the instructor In this course, students receive the widest possible exposure to music from various genres, countries and time periods. Their work on instrumental technique develops their facility in all major and minor keys. More advanced method books, studies and solo repertoire both challenge them and reinforce the technique they learned in previous years. Their non-performance 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 C d't V 1 1 0 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 develop the skills of the senior vocal student. Non-performance will further the understanding of advanced theory and harmony. History will focus on the study of major choral works through listening and performance. The senior vocal student is expected to assume a leadreship role within thevocal program. Opportunities will be offered in coaching, conducting and sound equipment management. Students will be expected to be active in small and large ensembles within the department. Evaluation will be based on performance, listening and creative activities as well as an independent study project. 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. re i a ue. The aim of the Ontario Academic Course in music Prerequisite: Some music background and is to extend students' understanding of musical some computer background. concepts to a higher level through an in-depth Note: This course is offe -- �hernate years study of selected musical works and through ending in odd number, e.g. 2000 2001. \ listening, performing and creative activities. This course will focus a 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 47 BELL HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 PHF2A PHF3AT PHF4AT PPBOA + PHM2A PHM3AT PEM4AT PPSOA + PHE2A2 PED3A2* PED4A2* PHE2AO PHE3AO PHE4AO** PED4AL** Note: *PED3A2 (Intermediate Dance) will be offered in 2000-2001 *PED4A2 (Senior Dance) will be offered in 1999-2000 +PPBOA will be offered in 2000-2001 +PPSOA will be offered in 1999-2000 **PHE4AO will be offered in 1999-2000 **PED4AL will be offered in 2000-2001 Girls' Physical Education PHF 2A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHF 1W Emphasis is placed upon participation, enjoyment, and the development of more advanced motor skills. Specific conditioning exercises and strenuous physical activity are part of each class. Team and individual activities include: volleyball, badminton, basketball, soccer, broomball, paddleball, 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 step and aerobic fitness with modern music as well as minimal exposure to ballet, folk, rhythmics and tap dance. Routines will be set up and students will have the opportunity to choreograph their own dances. Field trips may include visits to local dance studios and the National Arts Centre. Experts in various forms of dance will be invited in to be guest clinicians or speakers. Fitness and Leisure Activities PHE 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 country skiing, winter games, 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 $130 is charged to each student to cover the cost of field taps: camping, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, fitness experience and cycling. Students will miss approximately 7 days of regular classes. Girls' Team Sports PHF 3AT Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: PHF 1W BELL HIGH SCHOOL 48 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 odd numbers, e.g. , 2000-2001, 2002-2003. Students will study in depth areas of jazz, 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 tap. There will be opportunities for students to attend professional performances. Senior Outdoor Education I PHE 3AO 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. 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. 1999-2000, 2001- 2002. 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: badminton, tennis, judo, volleyball, paddleball, team handball, and basketball. Outdoor 49 BELL HIGH SCHOOL education activities may include: golf, field hockey, soccer, 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, golf, 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 : PHE3AO Note: This course is offered in alternate school years ending in even numbers, e.g. 1999- 2000, 2001-02. 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 fitness and leisure, the grade 11 outdoor education, and the grade 12 leadership courses. The course will further develop physical skills by offering more advanced trips, and build leadership and organizational skills by giving the students increased independence and accountability in the planning and implementation of activities and trips. It will also offer a practical view of the outdoor and environmental industry, and introduce students to job and career opportunities in outdoor recreation and conservation. Students will also have the chance to earn certifications relevant to outdoor education. The course will centre around the basic ways of traveling in a wilderness environment: skiing, hiking and canoeing. Students will be responsible for researching the environmental issues, 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 odd numbers, e.g. 2000- 2001, 2002-2003. 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. Physical and Health Education: The Bio - Scientific Perspective PPBOA Credit Value: 1.0 Ministry Prerequisite: Senior Advanced Physical Education credit. Note: This course is offered in alternate school years ending in odd numbers, e.g. 2000-2001. The Bio -Scientific Perspective examines and analyses human movement and well-being in the light of physiology (human performance), maturation (growth and development), and health and efficiency (physical fitness and lifestyle). This study of the bases of physical activity and health emphasizes an experimental approach. Through the medium of physical activity, students will develop a greater awareness and understanding of the physiological and biological factors that govern human movement and well-being. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 50 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. 1999-2000, 2001- 2002. The Socio -Scientific Perspective examines and analyses human movement and well-being in 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. Course Fee $25.00 for NCCP Level One Theory Booklet and PARTY Program. Paddling Skills Refinement 51 BELL HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 SNC2A SBI3A SPH4A SBIOA SNC2AF SBA3G SPH4AG SNC2AG SCH3A SCHOA SNC2AK SCH3AF SNC2G SCH3AG SPHOA SNC2GK SCA3G Science SNC 2A This second -year science course, which continues the study of biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, provides students with the scientific knowledge and problem -solving skills needed for the specialized Senior Division science courses. The course emphasizes student activities and scientific processes in relation to their applications to everyday life. 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 snergie; chimie appliqus; Oectricits et magnstisme. Le cours mettra 1'accent sur les activitss en laboratoire et 1'exp6rimentation. Science 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. SNC 2AG Science Credit Value: 1.0 SNC 2GK Prerequisite: SNC 1W (Gifted) Credit Value: 1.0 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 52 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 Ottawa -Carleton District School Board 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 Ottawa -Carleton District School Board 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 l'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 activities. 53 BELL HIGH SCHOOL 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. Physics SPH 4AG Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: SCH 3AG or other gifted science This course will give the student a general survey of some of the foundations of modern physics. The course is designed to encourage consideration of all aspects of physics - performing experiments, collecting and organizing data, solving problems, integrating concepts and using theories to explain natural events. The course is divided into the following sections: mechanics, wave motion, sound, light, electrostatics, magnetism, electricity, modern Physics. Throughout the course students will be offered the opportunity to extend and expand their knowledge of the subject in differentiated activities. Biology SBI OA Credit Value: 1.0 Ministry Prerequisite: SBI 3A 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, this course prepares students for further studies in Chemistry at the university level. The course extends students' understanding of chemical reaction mechanisms, molecular structures, and reactions in solution. New concepts introduced in the course include: organic chemistry, energy and rates of reactions, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry. The course emphasizes experimental activities, chemical applications to industrial and environmental processes, and mathematical interpretations of the concepts. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 54 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 conciirrently. A fee may be levied for a Ottawa -Carleton District School Board 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. 55 BELL HIGH SCHOOL F e n d a n d C 0 e a 9 U e 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: TTJ2G TTJ3G TTJ4G 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. 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. C atio Graphics , GJ 2A2 Cr a ue: 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. This third year course combines the study of video production, desk top publishing, electronics and gra- is pro uction._ T students will study e a ove areas equally f r 75%, f the year. The remaining time will be spent specializing in one of the areas. Evaluation will be based on projects, class participation and tests. BELL HIGH SCHOOL 56 Commuic _ion Graphics TGJ 3A2 i slue: 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. Constructi-an=dtT&ding 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 <TGJ 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. Communication Graphics TGJ 4A2 Credit Value: 1.0 Open to students at the senior level. 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 This course might best be described as a "Know your House" type of program. Studen s will p'e3'farnR-ical assignments that will expose them to the knowledge, skills, and work practices common to North American building construction. Students will perform tasks typically involved with the construction, renovation, or maintenance of residen is an recreational dwellings. Specific activities will include fT mina sheathing, insulatine. drvwallin�. wiri FA"ALLVa Lr,l aliu 11"Wilul 11i11�tuQents 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. 57 BELL HIGH SCHOOL X 0 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 Design TDJ3A Credit Value: 1.0 Prerequisite: 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.Tch student will work through a design process that is tailored specifically to eaE—i-r—o)-eU.-Tlementis of the design process must 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. include written descriptions, sketches and deta ed drawings, aGostin og�f materials, and A fee of $15 will be assessed to help offset the production sequences. Independent research and cost of consumable supplies. Students will be materials te� s ig, as well as the development of responsible for the costs of their own materials patterns, templates, jigs, and scale models are all beyond the $15 fee. elements of de work that may be included as the need arises The focus will Won the u of wood and wood MANUFACTURING products as a principal materia or construction, but every effort will be made to allow students to Manufacturing Technology determine and use the most appropriate material TMJ 2A for any given project. Evaluation will be divi a redit Value: 1.0 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 k 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? A fee of $15 will be assessed to help offset the cost of consumable supplies. Students will be responsible for the- cost of their own materials beyond the $15 fee.d in the first place, or do you 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 This advanced course will introduce you to state- of-the-art manufacturing equipment, so that you can become familiar with current and future techniques in manufacturing. You will learn about computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing. In the manufacturing lab you will program the robot to feed the CNC equipment (lathe & mill). Other interesting topics include principles of programmable logical controllers, industrial pneumatics, hydraulics and plastics. To tie it all together you will learn about modern manufacturing techniques through the use of computer integrated manufacturing. Manufacturing Technology TMJ 3A Credit Value: Prerequisite:one 1 pen to all students at a Senior Level. This third year course will build on the manufacturing applications learned in TMJ2A. Emphasis will be placed on comput_ er a� 'id —es design and computer aided manufacturing along w�programmab�e ogica cco—n rollers. sensors and robotics. You will design and manufacture BELL HIGH SCHOOL 58 projects using level three programming on the using trucks, planes, ships and computer methods. mill and lathe. Pneumatics and hydraulics will Systems of transportation such as pipeline, cargo also be part of the -manufacturing process containers and air traffic control will also be Evaluation will be based on projects, class studied. 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 7771 Transportation Technology TTJ 2G Credit Value: 1.0 This second year course in transportation will familiarize you with the different nodes of modern transportation, i.e. land, water, air and space. You will learn how the computer integrates with all four areas. You will construct and repair model aircraft and remote control vehicles. In the process of repairing and servicing transportation equipment you will be introduced to manufacturing processes such as welding, computer control and small engines. Canadian Standards Association methods will be observed throughout the course. Transportation 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 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. Transportation Technology TTJ 4G Credit value: 1.0 Prerequisite: TTJ 3G This senior level course in Transportation embraces the new technology which includes our Mitchell on demand diagnostic systems. Students will not only be involved in 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. 59 BELL HIGH SCHOOL