Secondary Courses
The following courses may be started at any time throughout the year and can be paper-based or online. Teacher support is available in a variety of formats: online, email, telephone, and in person.
English 10-12
Course materials for English courses offered through Outreach are online or can be paper-based. Students may opt for a flexible timeline and work at their own pace. Teacher support is available face-to-face, drop-in times, or online.
English 10: This is a transition course between junior and senior English. Emphasis is placed on multi-paragraph composition, major essay writing, interpretive approach to literature and further development of language skills. This course consists of 6 units.
1. Short Stories
2. Narrative Poetry
3. Lyrical Poetry
4. Non-Fiction
5. Drama
6. Novel Study
The provincial exam in this course counts 20% of the final mark.
English 11: English 11 is one of the language arts courses required for graduation. It is a unique course that presents students with a window into the past, a complex portrayal of the present, and questions about the future.
Students also come to understand language as a human system of communication dynamic and evolving, but also systematic and governed by rules. Each unit includes readings, assignments on those readings, and activities that include grammar assignments from the textbooks and worksheets. There will also be a major writing assignment. Each unit is a little different, so it is important to read the module introduction each time. English 11 is organized into 6 units.
1. Short Stories
2. Non-Fiction
3. Poetry
4. The Heroic Tradition
5. Drama
6. Novel Study
English 12: is a challenging course that covers a full range of language and world literature studies. The course emphasizes a critical, analytical, and evaluative approach to various works of literature. This course consists of 5 units:
1. World Literature
2. Poetry
3. Long Essays
4. Novel Studies
5. Literary Journal Outlines
The provincial exam in this course counts 40% of the final mark and this course is required for graduation.
Math 10-12
The following courses are available online, and are usually self-paced, although some students may work within a schedule developed in consultation with the teacher. Student support is available through optional weekly drop-in sessions
Math 10 Essentials: This course is an extension of basic math and will be suited for students who struggle with math concepts. Topics covered include:
• Employment math skills
• Banking
• Rates
• Ratio
• Measurement
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Probability
Consult Math teacher and counselor prior to registering as post secondary options are limited. Provincial exam will be worth 20% of the final mark. Calculator use is essential.
Resources: Essentials of Mathematics 10
Math 10 Applications: Students will use a variety of methods to solve real-life, practical, technical and theoretical problems. Topics will include:
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Patterns
• Relations and functions
• Number operations
• Statistics and probability
Compared to the Principles of Math 10, the focus in this course is more practical use with less emphasis on symbolic manipulations. This course leads to Applications of Math 11 and may limit post-secondary options. The Provincial exam is worth 20% of the final mark. Graphing calculators required.
Resources: Addison-Wesley Applied Mathematics 10
Math 10 Principles: An extension and continuation of most of the topics introduced in Math 9. Subjects to be covered are:
• Polynomial functions
• Inequalities
• Rational expressions
• Rational exponents
• Irrationals
• Complex rational expressions
• Equations
• Problem solving
Provincial exam worth 20% of the final mark. Scientific calculators required. Resources: MathPower 10 or Addison-Wesley Mathematics 10 and The Learning Equation (TLE 10)
Math 11 Essentials: The course is comprised of eight units.
1. Income and Debt
2. Data Analysis
3. Owning and Operating a Vehicle
4. Measurement Technology
5. Relations and Formulas
6. Applications of Probability
7. Income Tax
8. Business Planning
This course is designed for students who were successful in Math 10 Essentials and want a basic, life skills oriented grade 11 Math course as a graduation requirement. Math 11 Essentials does not meet most college or university entrance requirements.
Resource: Essentials of Mathematics 11
Math 11 Applications: Students apply a practical approach to solve mathematics problems in a variety of situations within the following subject areas:
• Rational expressions
• Inequalities
• Equations both linear and quadratic
• Radicals and exponents
• Graphic functions
• Trigonometry and geometry
Using mental calculation, calculators and computers the student develops mathematical skills and knowledge. Check with your Counselor to find out which post secondary institutions accept this course for admission. Graphing calculator required.
Prerequisite: Math 10 Principles
Resource: Mathematics 11
Math 11 Principles: The course continues on from the Principles of Math 10 and consists of such topics as:
• Rational expressions
• Inequalities
• Equations both linear and quadratic
• Radicals and exponents
• Graphic functions
• Trigonometry and geometry
This course will satisfy entrance requirements to most colleges and universities.
Prerequisites: Math 10 Principles
Resources: MathPower 11
Social Studies 10-12
Social Studies 10: Students have the option of taking this course with paper-based materials or delivered online. It is a self-paced course, although some students may work within a schedule designed by the teacher.~
This course examines the changing nature of Canada from 1815 to 1914, focusing on a variety of aspects including culture, politics and the law, economy and the environment. Students will be expected to:
• identify and clarify a problem, issue or inquiry;
• plan and conduct research using primary and secondary print and non-print sources; and,
• assess and defend a variety of positions on controversial issues.
Social Studies 11: This course is delivered online, and is self-paced, although some students may work within a schedule developed in consultation with the teacher.
This course focuses on Canada in the Twentieth Century, Government and Law, and Geography and Global Issues. Students are expected to demonstrate critical thinking and research skills through project-based assignments, activities, and exams.
Please note: provincial exam marks in this course counts toward 20% of a student’s final grade.
Geography 12: This is an online course, and students’ work is self-paced. The course explores the basic themes of Geography (physical, economic, environmental, political and social/cultural) in order to better understand our physical world and its relationship to our human world. The provincial exam, made up of multiple choice and written response answers, is worth 40% of a student’s final grade.
History 12: Students taking this course use paper-based materials, and work at their own pace. This course covers the history of the twentieth century, and examines the forces that have shaped the world, including conflict and challenges, political and economic forces, and technological advances. The provincial exam is worth 40% of a student’s final grade.
Science 10-12
The following courses are available online, and are usually self-paced, although some students may work within a schedule developed in consultation with the teacher.
Science 10: This course is intended to give students a detailed understanding of the scientific method, and the different areas of science, including chemistry, biology, physics and Space science. There is a mandatory provincial exam at the end of this course that is worth 20% of the final mark.
Biology 11: This lab-focused course is intended to give students an understanding of the many different forms of living things, and focuses on taxonomy, evolution, ecology, microbiology, plants and animals.
Biology 12: Biology 12 focuses on human biology, and areas of study include cell structure, cell compounds, biological molecules, DNA, protein synthesis, cell membranes, enzymes, digestion, circulation, respiration, the nervous system, excretion, and reproduction.~
Chemistry 11: This course is a broad introduction to chemistry as a scientific discipline, and focuses mainly on inorganic chemistry. The main areas of study are: mater, the mole, chemical reactions, atomic theory, solution chemistry, and organic chemistry.
Chemistry 12: This course is an extension of the materials studied in Chemistry 11; units of study include chemical reactions and their rates, chemical equilibrium, solubility, acid/base chemistry and electrochemistry. Please note: 40% of the final mark in this course is determined by the results of the provincial exam.
Physics 11: This course provides an introduction to physics for students. Topics include: kinematics, wave and optics, dynamics, energy, special relativity, and nuclear energy. Strong math skills are recommended.
Physics 12: This course extends and builds on ideas introduced in Physics 11. Vector kinematics and dynamics, work, energy and power, momentum, equilibrium, circular motion, gravitation, electricity and magnetism are examined. Please note: 40% of the final mark in this course is determined by the results of the provincial exam.
Information Technology
Information Technology 11: This course is available online, and students are expected to work in a self-paced environment. It provides students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes to use information technology tools in all areas of learning.
Planning
Planning 10: This course is offered online and paper-based. Students have the option of meeting regularly with a teacher and peers in order to better understand and plan their portfolios. This course offers students the opportunity to:
• plan for successful learning in the Graduation Program
• a wide range of post-secondary options
• think critically about health issues and decisions
• develop financial literacy skills related to pursuing their education and career goals
• begin planning for their transition beyond secondary school.
Physical Education
PE 10: In this course, students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and importance of an active lifestyle, by goal-setting and working towards specific fitness targets. In addition to completing some written assignments, students will need to submit a log of recorded activities with accompanying times spent on the activity.
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