FUTURESKILLS’
COURSE calendAr
WINTER 2011
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Our School Goals and Philosophy
Our students are
expected to develop their potential as individuals and to become contributing,
responsible members of society, who will think clearly, feel deeply, and act
wisely.
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Requirements for the
To earn an
ACADEMIC
COURSES
Academic courses draw more heavily on theory and abstract
examples and problems. In an academic course, you will learn the essential
concepts of a subject and explore related materials as well. Although your
knowledge and skill in the subject will be developed through both theory and
practical applications, the emphasis will be on theory and abstract thinking as
a basis for future learning and problem solving.
APPLIED COURSES
Applied courses focus more on practical applications and
concrete examples. An applied course covers the essential concepts of a
subject. Knowledge and skills will be developed through both theory and
practical applications, but the focus will be on practical applications.
Familiar, real-life situations will be used to illustrate ideas and students
will be given more opportunities to experience hands-on applications of the
concepts you studied.
OPEN COURSES
In subjects such as healthy active living education,
computer applications, integrated technologies visual arts and instrumental
music, all students will take the same type of course – an open course.
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSES
University preparation courses are designed to equip
students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance
requirements for university programs. The range of courses offered and the
content of these courses will allow students to prepare for university programs
and related careers. Teaching and learning will emphasize theoretical aspects
of the course content but will also include concrete applications. All
university preparation courses will be based on rigorous provincial curriculum
expectations and will emphasize the development of both independent research
skills and independent learning skills. Students will also be required to
demonstrate that they have developed these skills.
University/College preparation courses include content that
is relevant for both university and college programs.
These courses are designed to equip students with the
knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for specific
university and college programs. The range of courses offered and the content
of these courses will allow students to prepare for college and university
programs and related careers. Teaching and learning will emphasize both
theoretical aspects and related concrete applications of the course content.
All
University/College preparation courses will be based on
rigorous provincial curriculum expectations and will emphasize the development
of both independent research skills and independent learning skills. Students
will also be required to demonstrate that they have developed these skills.
COLLEGE PREPARATION COURSES
College preparation courses are designed to equip students
with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for
college programs. The range of courses offered and the content of these courses
will allow students to prepare for most college programs and related careers.
Teaching and learning will emphasize concrete applications of the theoretical
material covered in the course, and will also emphasize the development of
critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. All college preparation courses
will be based on rigorous provincial curriculum expectations and will emphasize
the development of both independent research skills and independent learning
skills. Courses will also require students to demonstrate that they have
developed these skills.
GRADE 9
AVI1O, Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open
This course offers an overview of visual arts as a
foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements
and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials
through working with a range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles.
They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the
characteristics of particular historical art periods and a selection of
Canadian art and the art of the other cultures.
Prerequisite:
None
BBI1O/
BBI 20, Introduction to Business, Grade 9 or 10, Open
This course introduces students to the world of
business, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting
the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century on a local,
national, and/or international scale. Students will also learn concepts and
skills related to personal finance, entrepreneurship, and international
business.
Prerequisite:
None
CGC1D, Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Academic
This course draws on a variety of frameworks, such as
the ecozone framework, and principles of physical, human, and economic
geography to explore
Prerequisite: None
CGC1P, Geography of
This course focuses on geographic issues that affect
Canadians today. Students will draw on personal and everyday experiences as
they learn about
Prerequisite:
None
ENG1D,
English, Grade 9, Academic
This course emphasizes analytic reading, writing,
oral communication, and thinking skills that students need for success in
secondary school academic programs and their daily lives. Students will study
and interpret texts from contemporary and historical periods, including plays,
short stories, and short essays, and will investigate and create media works.
An important focus will be the correct and effective use of spoken and written
language.
Prerequisite: None
ENG1P, English, Grade 9, Applied
This course emphasizes key reading, writing, oral
communication, and thinking skills that students need for success in secondary
school and their daily lives. Students will study plays, short stories, and
newspaper and magazine articles, and will describe and create media works. An
important focus will be the correct use of spoken and written language.
Prerequisite: None
ESLAO, English as a Second Language Beginning
Communication in English, ESL Level 1, Open
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
Prerequisite:
None
ESLBO, English in Daily Life, ESL Level 2, Open
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.
Prerequisite: None
FSF1D, Core French, Grade 9, Academic
This course emphasizes the further development of
oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will build on and
apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as
relationships, social trends, and careers. Thematic readings, which include a
selection of short stories, articles, and poems, will serve as stepping-stones
to oral and written activities.
Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to develop
generalization of mathematical ideas and methods through the exploration of
applications, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students
will investigate relationships to develop equation of the lines in analytic
geometry, explore relationship between volume and surface area of objects in
measurement, and apply extended algebraic skills in problem solving. Students
will engage in abstract extensions of core learning that will deepen their
mathematical knowledge and enrich their understanding.
Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to understand basic
concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to
develop skills in the process of scientific inquiry; and to relate science to
technology, society and the environment. Students will learn scientific theories
and conduct investigations related to cell division and reproduction; atomic
and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the
universe and space exploration; and the principles of electricity.
Prerequisite:
None
GRADE 10
AVI2O,
Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open
This course emphasizes learning through practice;
building on what students know; and introducing them to new ideas, materials,
and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will
include the refined application of the elements and principles of design,
incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between
form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works
of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives may be achieved either
through a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular
art form (e.g. Drawings, paintings).
Prerequisite:
None
AWQ2O,
Photography, Grade 10, Open
This course emphasizes learning through practice; building
on what students know; and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and
processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will
include the refined application of the elements and principles of design,
incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between
form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works
of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives will be achieved
through a program focused on photography.
Prerequisite:
Visual Arts, Grade 9,
Open
CHC2D,
Canadian History, Grade 10, Academic
This course explores Canadian participation in global
events and traces our development as a country through changes in population,
economy, and technology. Students will analyze the elements that constitute
Canadian identity, learn the stories of both individuals and communities, and
study the evolution of political and social structures. Students will learn
about differing interpretations of the past, and will come to understand the
importance in historical studies of chronology and cause-and-effect
relationships. They will also learn to develop and support a thesis, conduct
research and analysis and effectively communicate the result of their
inquiries.
Prerequisite: None
CHV20, Civics, Grade 10 (0.5 credit), Open
This course explores what it means to be an informed,
participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the
elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship in local,
national, and global contents. In addition, students will learn about social
change, examine decision- making processes in Canada, explore their own and
others’ beliefs and perspectives on civics questions, and learn how to think
and act critically and creatively about public issues.
Prerequisite: None
ENG2D, English, Grade 10,Academic
This course extends the range of analytic, reading,
writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that students need for success
in secondary school academic programs. Students will study and interpret
challenging texts from contemporary and historical periods, including novels,
poems, plays, and opinion pieces, and will analyse and create effective media
works. An important focus will be the thoughtful use of spoken and written language.
Prerequisite: None
ENG2P, English, Grade 10, Applied
This course extends the range of key reading,
writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that students need for success
in all areas of the curriculum. Students will study novels, poems, magazines,
and reports, and will describe, design, and produce effective media works. An
important focus will be the clear and coherent use of spoken and written
language.
Prerequisite:
None
ESLCO,
English for School and Work, ESL, Level 3, Open
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 (including note-taking and summarizing skills) that will enhance their
ability to learn in all subjects.
Prerequisite: None
ESLDO, Study Skills in English ESL, Level 4, Open
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, develop oral communication skills through participation in
informal debates and seminars, and extend their range of research skills.
Prerequisite:
ESLCO, English for
School and Work, ESL, Level 3, Open
FSF2D,
Core French, Grade 10, Academic
This course enables student to increase their
knowledge of the French language, further develop their language skills, and
deepen their understanding and appreciation of francophone culture around the
world. Exploring a variety of themes, students will develop and apply critical
thinking skills in discussion, in their analysis and interpretation of texts,
and in their own writing.
Prerequisite:
French, Grade 9, Academic
or Applied
GLC20,
Career Studies, Grade 10 (0.5 credit), Open
This course teaches students how to develop and
achieve personal goals in education and work and contribute to their
communities. Students learning will include assessing their own knowledge,
skills, and characteristics and investigating economic trends workplace
organization, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course
explores postsecondary learning options, prepares students for community-based
learning, and helps them build the capabilities needed for managing work and
life transitions. Students will design action plans for pursuing their goals.
Prerequisite:
None
MPM2D,
Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic
This course enables students to broaden their understanding
of relations, extend their skills in multi-step problem solving, and continue
to develop their abilities in abstract reasoning. Students will purse
investigations of quadratic functions and their applications; solve and apply
linear systems; solve multi-step problems in analytic geometry to verify
properties of geometric figures; investigate the trigonometry of right and
acute triangles; and develop supporting algebraic skill.
Prerequisite:
Mathematics, Grade 9,
Academic
SNC2D,
Science, Grade 10, Academic
This course enables students to develop a deeper
understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and
physics; to develop further their skills in scientific inquiry; and to
understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and the
environment. Students will conduct investigations and understand scientific
theories related to: ecology and the maintenance of ecosystems; chemical
reactions, with particular attention to acid base reactions; factors that
influence weather systems; and motion.
Prerequisite:
Science, Grade 9,
Academic
TIK2O,
Computer and Information Science, Grade 10, Open
This course introduces students to computer science
concepts. Students learn about the stages in software design; the fundamental
programming constructs of sequence, selection, and repetition; the functions of
internal and external computer components; the relationship among networks,
operating systems, and application software and their uses; and how programming
languages evolve. Students also develop an awareness of computer-related
careers and the impact of computers and associated technologies.
Prerequisite: None
Throughout
this course, students examine computer hardware and the control of external
components from an engineering perspective. Students solve problems and study
the functions of key computer components and peripherals, logic gates,
fundamental programming concepts, internal numbering and character representation
systems, operating systems, and networks. They also develop an awareness of
future educational opportunities and careers in the field of computer
engineering. This course is designated as open and can be taken by all students
who wish to learn about Computer Engineering Technology.
Prerequisite: None
This course requires students to create and to
perform dramatic presentations. Students will analyze, interpret, and perform
works of drama from various cultures, including Western plays from around 1900.
Students will also do research on different acting styles and conventions for
their presentations, create original works, and analyze the functions of
playwright, director, actor, producer, designer, technician, and audience.
Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open
This course provides students with opportunities to
further develop their skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will
explore a range of subject matter through studio activities, and will
consolidate their practical skills. Students will also analyze art works and
study aspects of Western art history, as well as art forms from
Prerequisite:
Visual Arts, Grade 9
or 10, Open
AWQ3M,
Photography, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This is an advanced course for students who would
like to further develop their photographic practice. Through the course students
will strengthen their shooting skills, experiment with digital photomontage and
expand their artistic expression. Emphasis in this course is on developing
unique creative and personal expression through the photographic medium.
Students will also expand their knowledge of photographic history and deepen
their abilities to analyze, interpret and evaluate their own photographs and
those of other photographers.
Prerequisite:
Photography, Grade
10, Open or Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open
ENG3C,
English, Grade 11, College Preparation
This course emphasizes the development of literacy,
critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will study the content,
form, and style of informational texts and literary works from Canada and other
countries; write reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays; and analyse
media forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus will
be on establishing appropriate voice and using business and technical language
with precision and clarity.
Prerequisite:
English, Grade 10,
Applied
ENG3U,
English, Grade 11, University Preparation
This course emphasizes the development of literacy,
critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyse challenging
texts from various periods; conduct research and analyse the information
gathered; write persuasive and literary essays; and analyse the relationship
among media forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus
will be on understanding the development of the English language.
Prerequisite:
English, Grade 10,
Academic
ESLEO,
Bridge to English, ESL Level 5, Open
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 writing essays and narratives, and in applying learning
strategies and research skills effectively. Students will also learn to respond
critically to print and media works.
Prerequisite:
Bridge to English, ESL Level 4, Open
HSP3M,
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology, Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
This course introduces the theories, questions, and
issues that are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach
the topics they study and the research methods they employ. Students will be
given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to
become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues that have captured
the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three
disciplines.
Prerequisite:
None
HZB3O,
Philosophy: The Big Question, Grade 11, Open
This course provides students with an opportunity to
discuss some of the great questions of our age such as: What defines good
music? What is art? Is beauty really in the eyes of the beholder? Should the
bicentennial man be considered a person? What makes your life meaningful?
Students develop inquiry and critical analysis skills, enabling them to tackle
these and many other questions. This course develops student research skills
and assists them in becoming stronger logical thinkers. It engages student’s
interests and challenges them to think about the world in a new light.
Prerequisite:
None
ICS3U,
Computer and Information Science, Grade 11, University Preparation
This course helps students examine computer science
concepts. Students will outline stages in software development, define standard
control and data structures, identify on- and off-line resources, explain the
functions of basic computer components, and develop programming and
problem-solving skills by using operating systems and implementing defined
practices. As well as identifying careers in computer science, students will
develop an understanding of the ethical use of computers and the impact of
emergent technologies on society.
Prerequisite:
None
MCF3M,
Functions, Grade 11, University/College
This course introduces some financial applications of
mathematics and extends students' experiences with functions. Students will
solve problems in personal finance involving applications of sequences and
series; investigate properties and applications of trigonometric functions;
develop facility in operating with polynomial, rational, and exponential
expressions; develop an understanding of inverses and transformations of
functions; and exponential expressions; develop an understanding of inverses
and transformations of functions; and develop facility in using function
notation and in communication mathematical reasoning.
Prerequisite:
Principles of
Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic
MCR3U,
Functions and Relations, Grade 11, University
This course introduces some financial applications of
mathematics, extends students' experiences with functions, and introduces
second-degree relations. Students will solve problems in personal finance
involving applications of sequences and series; investigate properties and
applications of trigonometric functions; develop facility in working with
polynomial, rational, and exponential expressions; develop an understanding of
inverses and transformations of functions; and develop facility in using
function notation and in communicating mathematical reasoning. Students will
also investigate loci and the properties and applications of conics.
Prerequisite:
Principals of
Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic
SBI3U,
Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation
This course furthers students' understanding of the
processes involved in biological systems. Students will study cellular
functions, genetic continuity, internal systems and regulations, the diversity
of living things, and the anatomy, growth, and functions of plants. The course
focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps
students refine skills related to scientific investigation.
Prerequisite:
Science, Grade 10,
Academic
SCH3U,
Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation
This course focuses on the concepts and theories that
form the basis of modern chemistry. Students will study the behaviours of
solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; investigate changes and relationships in
chemical systems; and explore how chemistry is used in developing new products
and processes that affect our lives and our environment. Emphasis will also be
placed on the importance of chemistry in other branches of science.
Prerequisite:
Grade 10 Science,
Academic
SPH3U,
Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation
This course develops students' understanding of the
basic concepts of physics. Students will study the laws of dynamics and explore
different kinds of forces, the quantification and forms of energy (mechanical,
sound, light, thermal, and electrical), and the way energy is transformed and
transmitted. They will develop scientific-inquiry skills as they verify
accepted laws and solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their
investigations. Students will also analyze the interrelationships between
physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications
of physics on society and the environment.
Prerequisite:
Science, Grade 10,
Academic
TGJ3M,
Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course examines communications systems and
design and production processes in the areas of electronic, live, recorded, and
graphic communications. Students will develop knowledge and skills relating to
the assembly, operation, maintenance, and repair of the basic and more complex
components of a range of communications systems. Students will also study
industry standards and regulations and health and safety issues, and will
explore careers, the importance of lifelong learning, and the impact of
communications technology on society and the environment.
Prerequisite:
None
ADA4M,
Dramatic Arts, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course requires students to experiment with
forms and conventions in dramatic literature, and to create/adapt and present
dramatic works. Students will do research on dramatic forms, conventions,
themes, and theories of acting and directing from different historical periods,
and apply their knowledge of these in analyzing and interpreting dramatic
literature, including Canadian works and works from various cultures in the late
twentieth century. Students will also examine the significance of dramatic arts
in various cultures.
Prerequisite:
Dramatic Arts, Grade
11, University/College Preparation or Open
AVI4M,
Visual Arts, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course focuses on the refinement of students’
skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will analyze art forms; use
theories of art in analyzing and producing art; and increase their
understanding of stylistic changes in modern and contemporary Western art, Canadian
(including Native Canadian) art, and art forms from various parts of the world.
Students will produce a body of work demonstrating a personal approach.
Prerequisite:
Visual Arts, Grade
11, University/College Preparation or Open
AWQ4M,
Photography, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This is the most advanced course for students who
would like to further develop their photographic practice. Through the course
students will strengthen their compositional skills and continue to expand
their artistic expression. Students are asked to create a range of photographic
images drawing upon personal experience and communities of belonging. Students
will also expand their knowledge of photographic history and relate it to
current photographic trends.
Prerequisite:
Photography, Grade
11, University/College Preparation or Open or Visual Arts, Grade 11,
University/College Preparation or Open
BAT4M,
Principles of Financial Accounting, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course emphasizes the study of accounting
principles related to financial statements. Students will learn about ways in
which information in these statements is used in making business decisions, and
about the effects on financial statements of using different methods of
inventory evaluation and adjusting and reversing entries. Students will also
study various means of financing a business and ways in which the strength of a
corporation can be determined through the reading of its annual report.
Prerequisite:
Grade 11 Introduction
to Financial Accounting, University/College Preparation
BBB4M,
Introduction to International Business, Grade 12, University /College
Preparation
This course provides an overview of the importance of
international business and trade in the global economy and it explores the
factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn
about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution and
managing international business effectively.
Prerequisite:
Grade 11 Business Studies
or Canadian and World Studies, University/College Preparation
CHI4U,
This course examines the evolution of a Canadian
national identity. Students will learn how modern
Prerequisite:
Any university or
university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English,
or Social Sciences and Humanities
CHY4U,
World History: The West and the World, Grade 12, University Preparation
This course investigates the major trends in Western
civilization and world history from the sixteenth century to the present.
Students will learn about the interaction between the emerging West and other
regions of the world and about the development of modern social, political, and
economic systems. The skills and knowledge developed in this course will enable
the student to understand and appreciate both the character of historical
change and the historical roots of contemporary issues.
Prerequisite: Any university or
university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English,
or Social Sciences and Humanities
ENG4C, English, Grade 12,
College Preparation
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy,
critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyze
informational texts and literary works from various time periods, countries,
and cultures; write research reports, summaries, and short analytical essays;
complete an independent study project; and analyse the interactions among media
forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus will be on
establishing appropriate style and using business and technical language
effectively.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College
Preparation
ENG4U, English, Grade 12,
University Preparation
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy,
critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyze a range of
challenging texts from various time periods, countries, and cultures; write
analytical and argumentative essays and a major paper for an independent
literary research project; and apply key concepts to analyse media works. An
important focus will be on understanding academic language and using it
coherently and confidently in discussion and argument.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11,
University Preparation
EWC4U, The Writer’s Craft,
Grade 12, University Preparation
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related
to the craft of writing. Students will analyze models of effective writing; use
a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques
required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to
improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as
part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate
opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11,
University Preparation
HFA4M, Food and Nutrition
Sciences, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course examines various nutritional,
psychological, social, cultural, and global factors that influence people’s
food choices and customs. Students will learn about current Canadian and
worldwide issues related to food, frameworks for making appropriate dietary
choices, and food-preparation techniques. This course also refines students’
skills used in researching and investigating issues related to food and nutrition.
Prerequisite: Any University,
University/College, or College Preparation course in Social Sciences and
Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies
HHG4M, Issues in Human
Growth and Development, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to
the study of human development throughout the life cycle, with particular
emphasis on enhancing growth and development. Students will examine how early
brain and child development are linked to lifelong learning, health, and well
being, and will develop child-care and human-relationship skills through
practical experience in a community setting. This course also refines students’
skills used in researching and investigating issues related to human growth and
development.
Prerequisite: Any university,
university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences and
humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
HHS4M, Individuals and
Families in a Diverse Society, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course applies current theories and research
from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of
individual development, family behaviour, intimate and parent–child
relationships, and the ways in which families interact within the diverse
Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required
contributing to the well being of families, and the investigative skills
required to conduct and evaluate research about individuals and families.
Prerequisite: Any university,
university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences
HSB4M, Challenge and Change
in Society, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course examines the theories and methodologies
used in anthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate and explain
shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behavior and their impact on
society. Students will analyze cultural, social, and biological patterns in
human societies, looking at the ways in which those patterns change over time.
Students will also explore the ideas of classical and contemporary social
theorists, and will apply those ideas to the analysis of contemporary trends.
Prerequisite: Any university,
university/college, or college preparation course in Social Sciences and
Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies
HZT4U, Philosophy: Questions
and Theories, Grade 12, University Preparation
This course addresses three (or more) of the main
areas of philosophy: metaphysics, logic, epistemology, ethics, social and
political philosophy, and aesthetics. Students will learn critical thinking
skills, the main ideas expressed by philosophers from a variety of the world’s
traditions, how to develop and explain their own philosophical ideas, and how
to apply those ideas to contemporary social issues and personal experiences.
The course will also help students refine skills used in researching and
investigating topics in philosophy.
Prerequisite: Any university or
university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities,
English, or Canadian and world studies
ICS4U, Computer and
Information Science, Grade 12, University Preparation
This course helps students use programming and
software engineering principles to design and develop algorithms and programs.
Students will use software development and diagnostic tools, implement data
structures and algorithms, and use file management techniques in project
settings. They will also develop an understanding of the ethics of computer use
and the impact of information technology on the community, and will explore
postsecondary education and career paths in computer science.
Prerequisite: Computer and Information
Science, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
LKADU, Mandarin, Level 4,
University Preparation
Students will enhance their ability to use Mandarin
with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to
engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate
information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write
clearly and effectively.
Prerequisite: None
LYGDU, International
Language, Farsi
This Farsi course at the grade 12 level will prepare
students for Farsi course at university. A study of literature and language
will be balanced with a focus on exposition and developing research skills. The
independent study unit and the writing folder will encourage students to
respond to their reading of prescribed literary genres and they will have the
opportunity to express their point of view in addition to building their oral
and written communication skills.
Students will learn to read, think, and write
independently. They will know about Classic and Modern literature and to be
able to compare them. They will be able to track thematic elements of literature
through their own writing, which they will express to fellow students in oral
and written presentations. This learning process will prepare students for
university level work.
Prerequisite: None
MCV4U, Calculus and Vectors,
Grade 12, University Preparation
This course builds on students’ previous experience
with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students
will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of
vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space;
broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of
polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply
these concepts and skills to the modeling of real-world relationships. Students
will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success
in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to
pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some
areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a
university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.
Prerequisite: Advanced Functions, MHF4U
(Note: MHF4U may be take concurrently)
MDM4U, Mathematics of Data
Management, Grade 12, University
This course broadens students' understanding of
mathematics as it relates to managing information. Students will apply methods
for organizing large amounts of information; apply counting techniques,
probability, and statistics in modeling and solving problems; and carry a
culminating project that integrates the expectations of the course and
encourages perseverance and independence. Students planning to pursue
university programs in business, the social sciences, or the humanities will
find this course of particular interest.
Prerequisite: Grade 11 Functions and
Relations, University, or Grade 11 Functions, University/College
MHF4U, Advanced Functions,
Grade 12, University Preparation
This course extends students’ experience with
functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational,
logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining
functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility
in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of
the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This
course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as
a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate
their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of
university programs.
Prerequisite: Functions, MCR3U or
Mathematics for College Technology, MCT4U
PSE4U, Exercise Science,
Grade 12, University
This course focuses on the study of human movement
and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students
will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance,
the evolution of physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence
an individual's participation in physical activity. The course prepares
students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology,
recreation, and sports administration.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or
university/college preparation course in science, or any Grade 11 or 12 open
course in health and physical education
SBI4U, Biology, Grade 12,
University Preparation
This course provides students with the opportunity
for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological
systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of
metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, evolution, and
populations in the areas of metabolic processes, molecular genetics,
homeostasis, evolution, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on
achievement of the detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for further
study in the various branches of life sciences and related fields.
Prerequisite: Biology, Grade 11,
University
SCH4U, Chemistry, Grade 12,
University Preparation
This course enables students to deepen their
understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy
changes and rates of reaction, chemical equilibrium, atomic and molecular
structure, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop problem-solving
and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the same time
refining their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be
placed on the importance of chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the
impact of chemical technology on the environment.
Prerequisite: Chemistry, Grade 11,
University
SPH4U, Physics, Grade 12,
University Preparation
This course enables students to deepen their
understanding of the concepts and theories of physics, Students will explore
further the laws of dynamics and energy transformations, and will investigate
electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields; electromagnetic radiations; and
the interface between energy and matter. The will further develop inquiry
skills, learning, for example, how the interpretation of experimental data can
provide indirect evidence to support the development of a scientific model.
Students will also consider the impact on society and the environment of technological
applications of physics.
Prerequisite: Physics, Grade 11,
University
TGJ4M, Communications
Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course examines communications systems and
design and production processes in the areas of electronic, live, recorded, and
graphic communications. Students will create, manage, and distribute complex
electronic, graphic, recorded, or audio-visual projects independently and in
project teams. Students will also study industry standards and regulations and
health and safety issues, and will explore careers, the importance of lifelong
learning, and the impact of communications technology on society and the
environment.
Prerequisite: Communications
Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Parents and/or students who
want to review Course Outlines may do so through by contacting the principal. Course profiles may be
viewed at Curriculum Services
COURSE LOAD
There is an expectation that students
will take a full course load. Therefore,
students must register in and continue with a minimum of
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8 courses in Grade 9
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8 courses in Grade 10
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8 courses in Grade 11
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6 courses in Grade 12
Courses
Offered
1st
semester Course offerings at FutureSkills
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Prerequisites are shown in the footnote
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More information and a brief description
for each course is given in the attached course outlines
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SUBJECT |
GRADE 9 |
GRADE 10 |
GRADE 11 |
GRADE 12 |
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ENGLISH |
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ENG3U |
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OLC4O |
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MATHEMATICS |
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MPM2D |
MCR3U |
MHF4U |
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MDM4U |
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MCV4U |
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SCIENCE |
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SBI4U |
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SCH3U |
SCH4U |
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SPH3U |
SPH4U |
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
& HUMANITIES |
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HHS4M |
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HHG4M |
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INTERNATIONAL
AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES |
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LYGCO LKACO |
LYGDU LKADU |
COMPUTERS |
ICS3U | ICS4U | ||
BUSINESS |
BBB4M | |||
ARTS |
AVI1O | AVI2O | AVI3M AWQ3M |
AVI4M AWQ4M |
Community Involvement
As part of the diploma requirements, students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities. These activities may be completed at any time during their years in the secondary school program. Students, in collaboration with their parents, will decide how they will fulfill the community involvement requirement.
Consultation with the principal may be required for certain volunteer
activities.
Students will be required to pass
the
In addition, a comprehensive,
full credit literacy course, which is equivalent to the components of the
A credit is a means of recognition of the successful
completion of a course for which a minimum of 110 hours has been scheduled. It
is granted to the student by the principal of a secondary school on behalf of
the Minister of Education.