2017-2018

Prince George Secondary School     

 

HOME OF THE POLARS 

   

Course Selection Guide  

 

Graduation Requirements  

Complete course descriptions for Grade 8 ‐ 12  

Course planning worksheets Grade 8 ‐ 12

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Introduction   

Students attending PGSS live in all areas of Prince George. Approximately 1100 students attend classes on a semester system. The students at PGSS are ethnically diverse, follow their passions, and seek out opportunities. There are over 120 teaching and support staff at Prince George Secondary School. The facility is superlative; offering Vanier Hall, recording studio, dance studio, fitness room, and a full professional cafeteria unique to PGSS.  WE OFFER:  

A large selection of Grade 9 - 12 academic and elective courses.

A variety of specialty courses utilizing facilities including Vanier Hall and a full professional cafeteria. These facilities enhance our Performing Arts offerings of Band, Drama, Polar Performing Arts and Dance, Polars School of Rock and our Cafeteria and Chef Training programs.

  Modern computer labs and Learning Commons that enhance our ability to address student

learning needs in core classes as well as in Digital Photography, Video Conference and Video Production courses, and Information and Communications Technology courses.

  Transition into the Career and Trades courses, working with members from the business

community and industry with a focusing on those skills necessary for entering the work force.  

A progressive Language department offering instruction in French, German, Spanish including a Tourism and Language focus.

Specialized course strands to develop and enhance students who excel in the Performing Arts,

Hockey, Dance, Trades and Skills

An International Exchange program.

An Enriched Program including Honours courses, AP English Literature, and AP Calculus.  

Apprenticeship and Career Programs in Work Experience, Peer Tutoring, Cafeteria, Cooks Training, Health Sciences, and Trades.

  A Comprehensive Learning Support Program featuring supported academic offerings, exposure to

career and work placement, with an emphasis on integration into appropriate classes and community transitions.

  Diverse Alternate Programming that offer course credit leading to a Dogwood Certificate.

  Special Learning Resource Program with an emphasis on skill development, integration into

mainstream classes, and community transitions.  

Aboriginal Student Support Services with a variety of staff working within and outside the PGSS environment. These professionals offer enhanced services such as family connections, tutorial support, community connections, scholarship and transition information, healing circles, feasts, and other activities that address individual student needs.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS      

Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2  

Grade 8 Program .................................................................................................... 4  

Grade 9 Program .................................................................................................... 5  

Graduation Requirements....................................................................................... 6-7  

Grade 10 Program ................................................................................................. 8  

Grade 11 Program ................................................................................................. 10  

Grade 12 Program ................................................................................................. 12  

Course Descriptions.................................................................................................15-43  

Enriched Program Opportunities............................................................................ 44-46  

Career Education Programs……............................................................................ 47

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Grade 8 Program   

Grade 8 is an important transition year for students. You are entering a dynamic atmosphere. High school is a time to explore options and experiences as you make your way through your educational journey. In Grade 8, all students will take required Foundation Studies and an Explorations Elective.

 Foundation Studies (Required)  

Humanities 8 (full year course, English and Social Studies) French 8 Mathematics/Discovery 8

Mathematics/Discovery 8 is a full year course. Students will do the equivalent of three terms of math and one term of a Discovery elective (focusing on Digital Literacy/My Blueprint) within the yearlong cycle

Physical Education 8

Science 8  Electives (Fine Arts and Applied Skills):

 Students will be assigned an Explorations Elective in Grade 8. Explorations consists of four 5 week courses, two in the area of Fine Arts and two in Applied Skills. Fine Arts (may include Foods, Textiles, Art, Drama, Jewelry) Applied Skills (may include Tech Ed General, Woodwork, Electronics, Digital Media, Metalwork) PGSS offers a Hockey 8 as a semester course. There are two courses for hockey: Beginner Hockey or High Performance. Note: Students may need to be dropped off by a parent/guardian at the Kin Arenas for an 8:15am start time 3x/week for Beginner Hockey 8. Transportation on the PGSS hockey bus will be provided to the school after hockey class. Note: Students are placed by staff into High Performance Hockey 8 – if you think you should be considered, please list the team and coach for hockey this year: ________________________________________________________________ Check the box if you would like Hockey 8

 

 

 

Name: Parent Signature:

    

Elementary School:

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Grade 9 Program Name:____________________  

 

Foundation Studies (Required Courses)  

MEN--09--- English Language Arts 9 MMA--09--- Mathematics 9 MPE--09--- Physical Education 9

MSC--09--- Science 9 MSS--09--- Social Studies 9

 

Elective Courses (Choose one FINE ARTS, one APPLIED SKILLS, and one General Choice and an alternate choice for each)

         FINE ARTS Choice (Choose one course and alternate)

MDNC-10--- Dance 10 MDRG-10--- Drama 10: General MFDN-10--- Foods & Nutrition 10 MTXT-10--- Textiles 10

YHEC-OATAC--- Textiles Arts & Crafts 10 MVAG-10--- Visual Arts 10: General MMU--09CBA--- Music 9 - Concert Band

Main Selection: _________________________

Alternate Selection: _____________________

APPLIED SKILLS Choice (Choose one course and alternate) MINT--10--- Information Technology 10 MBEG-10--- Business Education 10: General MTEE-10--- Technical Education 10: Electronics MTEG-10--- Technical Education 10: General MTEM-10--- Technical Education 10: Metalwork MTEW-10--- Technical Education 10: Woodwork

Main Selection: _________________________

Alternate Selection: _____________________

GENERAL Choice (Choose one course and alternate) MDNC-10--- Dance 10 MDRG-10--- Drama 10: General MFDN-10--- Foods & Nutrition 10 MTXT-10--- Textiles 10 YHEC-OATAC Textiles Arts & Crafts 10 MVAG-10--- Visual Arts 10: General MMU--09CBA Music 9 - Concert Band MINT--10--- Information Technology 10 MBEG-10--- Business Education 10: General MTEE-10--- Technical Education 10: Electronics MTEG-10--- Technical Education 10: General MTEM-10--- Technical Education 10: Metalwork MTEW-10--- Technical Education 10: Woodwork MFR--09--- French 9 XLDCA09HKY Hockey 9 Hockey 8-11 High Performance Main Selection: _________________________ YLRA-0BHKY BA Hockey 10B YIPS-0ALEA BA Leadership 10A Alternate Selection: _____________________ 

 

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Graduation Requirements (Grades 10 -12)    

Graduation Requirements  

Check with your school counsellor early in the year to ensure: You are taking all the courses you need to graduate You are taking all the courses you need for admission to your chosen post-secondary institution or

as preparation for your preferred job field

A summative exam will be required in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy:

 Graduation Credit Requirements at a Glance:

 

80 Credits You will be working towards the graduation requirement of 80 credits. Of the 80 credits, 48 are required, 28 are electives and 4 credits are for the mandatory Graduation Transition Program, (includes the required Daily Physical Activity – DPA). Successful completion of each course is worth 4 credits.

 48 Credits Required Courses, including

English 10 or English 10 First Peoples (Media) English 11 or Communications 11 or English 11 First Peoples (Media) English 12 or Communications 12 or English 12 First Peoples (Media) Social Studies 10 a Social Studies 11/12 or Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 a Mathematics 10 a Mathematics 11 Science 10 a Science 11 a Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 Physical Education 10 Career Life Education 10

 28 Credits

are Elective Courses *(See description of grade 10/11/12 electives)  

4 Credits Graduation Transitions (includes the required Daily Physical Activity – DPA)

  

 Minimum of 16 credits at the Grade 12 level for graduation (including English/Communications 12). All courses authorized by the Ministry or School Board are eligible.

 Students planning to attend post-secondary are responsible for checking admission requirements at each institution.

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Graduation Requirements  

  

Course Selection Worksheet Grade 10, 11 & 12 (All courses are 4 credit courses)      

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Required Courses English 10 or English 10 First Peoples (Media)

Required Courses English 11 or Communications 11 English First Peoples 11 (Media)

Required Courses English 12, Communications 12 orEnglish 12 First Peoples (Media)**

Social Studies 10 A Social Studies 11/12 Graduation Transitions DPA Tracking

A Mathematics 10 Mathematics 11 Course** Elective Courses Grade 12 Elective At least 12 credits must be at theGrade 12 level

Science 10 A Science 11 Course Grade 12 Elective

Physical Education 10 Elective Grade 12 Elective

Career Life Education 10 Elective Grade 12 Elective

Elective Courses Elective

Elective Other Grade 10-12 Electives Elective

Elective Elective Elective

DPA Tracking DPA Tracking Elective

  

1. A minimum of 80 credits in grades 10-12. 2. 48 credits from required courses

- 16 credits are at the Grade 12 level (includes English12/Communications 12) 3. 28 credits from elective courses – 4 credits from Fine Art OR Applied Skill, Grades 10-12 4. Graduation Transitions, DPA Tracking (start in Grade 10, complete in Grade 12) 5. **Mandatory assessment exams

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GRADE 10 PROGRAM Name:   

 Grade 10 is a very important year as it begins the Graduation Program for students. From grade 10 to 12, students will be required to earn 80 credits, 48 of which are required, 28 of which are electives and 4 for Graduation Transitions in Grade 12. Students in grade 10 are to select 6 required courses and 2 electives. These options are outlined below:

 Foundation Studies (Required):

 

MEN--10--- English 10 OR MEFP-10--- English First Peoples 10 (Media) Course Selected: MSC--10--- Science 10 MSS--10--- Social Studies 10 MPLAN10--- Career Life Education 10 MPE--10--- Physical Education 10  Mathematics 10

 

MFMP-10--- Foundations of Math 10 OR MAWM-10--- Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10 Course Selected: ___________

 Elective Courses:

 

Please see the course selection guide and course overview sheet for a detailed description of all the elective courses offered to grade 10 students. Grade 10 students are permitted to take grade 11 electives. Once you have selected 2 electives and 2 alternates, please place them in the spaces below.

 Elective Choices: Alternate Choices:

 

1. 1.

 

2. 2.

  

 Note – If you are repeating a required course, please indicate the course(s) below:

 1.

 2.

 

  

Parent Signature:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Grade 10 Course Elective Selections 

Choose FOUR Electives: 

 

_____   Art Foundations 11 (MA ‐ ‐ 11‐‐‐)       

_____  Automotive Technology 11 (MAT ‐ ‐11‐‐‐) 

_____  BA Hockey 10 & 11 

_____  BA Leadership 10 & 12     

_____  BA Personal Fitness 11A (YHRA‐1APFT) 

_____  BA Textiles Arts & Crafts 10     

_____  BA Volleyball & Wellness 11E (YLRA‐1EVBW)   

_____  Business Education 10: General (MBEG‐10‐‐‐)   

_____  Cafeteria Training 11 (MCAFT11‐‐‐)      

_____  Carpentry & Joinery 11 (MCJ‐ ‐ 11‐‐‐)     

_____  Dance 10: Choreography  (MDNC‐10‐‐‐) 

_____  Dance  Choreography 11 (MDNC‐11‐‐‐)         

_____  Dance: Performance 11 (MDNP‐11‐‐‐)     

_____  Drafting and Design (FNASK) 11 (MDDF‐11‐‐‐)   

_____  Drama: Film & Television 11 (MDFT‐11‐‐‐)     

_____  Drama 10: General (MDRG‐10‐‐‐) 

_____  Fine Arts & Applied Skills 11       

_____  Foods and Nutrition 10 (MFDN‐10‐‐‐)     

_____  Foods and Nutrition 11 (MFDN‐11‐‐‐) 

_____  French 10 ( MFR—10‐‐‐‐) 

_____  Hockey 8‐11 High Peformance  

_____  ICT: Digital Media Development 11 (MICTM11‐‐‐) 

_____  Information Technology 10 (MINT‐10‐‐‐) 

_____  Instrumental Music 11: Concert Band (MIMCB11‐‐‐) 

_____  Instrumental Music 11: Guitar (MIMG‐11‐‐‐) 

_____  Skills Exploration 10A (MSTX‐0A‐‐‐) 

_____   Skills Exploration 11A (MSTX‐1A‐‐‐) 

_____   Studio Arts 11:Ceramics & Sculpture (MSACS11‐‐‐) 

_____  Studio Arts 11:Drawing & Painting (MSADP11‐‐‐) 

_____  Technology Education 10:Electronics (MTEE‐10‐‐‐) 

_____  Technology Education 10:General (MTEG‐10‐‐‐) 

_____  Technology Education 10:Metalwork (MTEM‐10‐‐‐) 

_____  Technology Education 10:Woodwork (MTEW‐10‐‐‐) 

_____  Textiles Arts and Crafts 10 

_____  Textiles 10 (MTXT‐10‐‐‐) 

_____  Theatre Performance 11:Acting (MTPA‐11‐‐‐) 

_____  Theatre Performance 11:Directing/Script (MTPDS11‐‐‐) 

_____  Theatre Production 11 – FY (MTPR‐11—Y) 

_____  Textiles 11 (MTXT‐11‐‐‐) 

_____  Visual Arts: Media Arts 11 (MVAMT11‐‐‐‐) 

_____  Visual Arts 10:General (MVAG‐10‐‐‐) 

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GRADE 11 PROGRAM Name:  

 

Students in Grade 11 are in the middle of their Graduation Program. At this point they should have earned 24 credits in required courses and 8 credits in electives (from their grade 10 year). Students must take the following Grade 11 courses:

 Foundation Studies (Required):

 MEN--11--- English 11 or Course Selected: _ MCOM-11--- Communications 11 MEFP-11--- English First Peoples 11 (Media)

  20th Century World History 11/12 Comparative Cultures 11/12 Human Geography 11/12 Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 Law 12 Social Justice 12 Course Selected: _________________

  

MAWM-11--- Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11 MFOM-11--- Foundations of Mathematics 11 MPREC11--- Pre-Calculus 11 Course Selected: _ _______________ 

 

MBI--11--- Biology 11 MCH--11--- Chemistry 11 MESC-11--- Earth Science 11 MGEOL12--- Geology 12 MPH--11--- Physics 11 MSCT-11--- Science and Technology 11 MSR—11--- Sustainable Resources 11 Course Selected: _ ___________

 

Elective Courses:  

Please see the course selection guide and course overview sheet for a detailed description of all elective courses. Student can choose from Elective or Foundation courses. Students in Grade 11 may also take Grade 12 electives.

 Elective (or Foundation) Choices: Alternate Choices:

 

1 1  

2 2  

3  

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Note – If you are repeating a required course, please indicate the course(s) below:  

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2 Parent Signature:

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Grade 11 Course Selection  Choose FOUR electives (students may also choose to take additional foundation courses):  _____  Art Foundations 11 (MAF‐ ‐11‐‐‐) _____  Art Foundations 12 (MAF‐ ‐12‐‐‐) _____  Automotive Technology 11 (MAT ‐ ‐11‐‐‐) _____  Automotive Technology 12 (MAT ‐ ‐12‐‐‐) _____  BA Hockey 10 & 11 _____  BA Language for Travel 11 _____  BA Peer Tutoring 11 (XIPS‐1BPTU) _____  BA Peer Tutoring 12 (XIPS‐2BPHE) _____  BA Personal Fitness 11 & 12 _____  BA Psychology 11/12 _____  BA Soccer 11 _____  BA Volleyball & Wellness 11/12 _____  Cafeteria Training 11 (MCAFT11‐‐‐) _____  Cafeteria Training 12 (MCAFT12‐‐‐) _____  Carpentry & Joinery 11 (MCJ ‐ ‐11‐‐‐) _____  Comparative Cultures 11 & 12 (Formerly Comparative Civ 12) _____  Family Studies 11 & 12 _____  French 11 (MFR—11‐‐‐‐) _____  Introductory German 11 _____  German 11 _____  Hockey 8‐11 High Performance _____  Human Geography 11 & 12 (New Course) _____  Professional Cook 1 11A (MCKT‐1A‐‐‐) _____  Professional Cook 1 11B (MCKT‐1B‐‐‐) _____  Professional Cook 1 12A (MCKT‐2A‐‐‐) _____  Professional Cook 1 12B (MCKT‐2B‐‐‐) _____  Drafting & Design (FNASK) 11 (MDDF‐11‐‐‐) _____  Drama: Film & Television 11 (MDFT‐11‐‐‐) _____  Drama: Film & Television 12 (MDFT‐12‐‐‐) _____  Dance: Choreography 11 (MDNC‐11‐‐‐) _____  Dance: Choreography 12 (MDNC‐12‐‐‐) _____  Dance Performance 11 (MDFT‐11‐‐‐) _____  Dance Performance 12 (MDFT‐12‐‐‐) 

_____  Electronics 11 (MEL‐ ‐ 11‐‐‐) _____  Electronics 12 (MEL ‐ ‐ 12‐‐‐) _____  Electronics 12: Robotics (MELR‐12‐‐‐) _____  Entrepreneurship 12 (MENT‐12‐‐‐) _____  Fine Arts & Applied Skills 11 (MFNASK—1) _____  Foods & Nutrition 11 (MFDN‐11‐‐‐) _____  Foods & Nutrition 12 (MFDN‐12‐‐‐) _____  Law Studies 12 (Formerly Law 12) _____  Metal Fabrication & Machining 11/12 _____  Photography 11 (MVAMT11‐PH) _____  Physical Education 11 _____  Phusical Education 12  _____  Polars School of Rock 11/12 _____   Printmaking and Graphic Design 11 (MSAPG11‐‐‐) _____  Printmaking and Graphic Design 12 (MSAPG12‐‐‐) _____  Introductory Spanish 11 _____  Spanish 11 _____  Spanish 12 _____  Studio Arts 11: Ceramics & Sculpture (MSACS11‐‐‐) _____  Studio Arts 12: Ceramics & Sculpture (MSACS12‐‐‐) _____  Studio Arts 11: Drawing & Painting (MSADP11‐‐‐) _____  Studio Arts 12: Drawing & Painting (MSADP12‐‐‐) _____  Theatre Performance   11: Acting (MTPA‐11‐‐‐) _____  Theatre Performance 12: Acting (MTPA‐12‐‐‐) _____  Theatre Performance 11: Directing/Script (MTPDS11‐‐‐) _____  Theatre Performance 12:  Directing/Script (MTPDS12‐‐‐)  _____  Theatre Production 11 – FY (MTPR‐11—Y) _____  Theatre Production 12: Theatre Management – FY   (MTPRM12—Y) _____  Textiles 11  _____  Textiles 12 _____  Tourism 11/12 _____  Visual Arts:  Media Arts 11/12 (MVAMT‐‐) 

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GRADE 12 PROGRAM Name: ________________________________  

Students in Grade 12 are in the culminating year of their Graduation Program. Students in Grade 12 will be required to complete their Graduation Transitions for 4 credits, as well as their required grade 12 courses. Students must complete English/Communications 12, along with 3 other Grade 12 courses to be eligible for Graduation. They will need 80 total credits, 48 of which are required, 28 of which are electives and 4 for their Grad Transitions. Grade 12 students will select 7 courses, as they are entitled to one spare block.

 

  

Foundation Studies (Required):  

MEN-12--- English 12 OR MCOM-12--- Communications 12 OR Course Selected: _ MEFP-12--- English First Peoples 12 (Media)

 

  

Elective Courses:  

Please see the course selection guide and course overview sheet for a detailed description of all elective courses.  

Elective (or Foundation) Choices: Alternate Choices:  

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2 2  

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4  

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Note – If you are repeating a required course, please indicate the course(s) below:  

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 2

  

Parent Signature:  

  

 

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Grade 12 Course Selection Choose SEVEN electives (students may also choose to take additional foundation courses):  _____  Art Foundations 11 (MAF‐ ‐11‐‐‐) _____  Art Foundations 12 (MAF‐ ‐12‐‐‐) _____  Automotive Technology 11 (MAT ‐ ‐11‐‐‐) _____  Automotive Technology 12 (MAT ‐ ‐12‐‐‐) _____  BA Health Science 12A _____  BA History & Appreciation of film 12 _____  BA Leadership 10 & 12 _____  BA Outdoor Recreation 12 _____  BA Peer Tutoring 11/12 _____  BA Personal Fitness 11 & 12 _____  BA Psychology 11/12 _____  BA Volleyball & Wellness 11 _____  Ba Volleyball & Wellness 12 _____  Cafeteria Training 11 (MCAFT11‐‐‐) _____  Cafeteria Training 12 (MCAFT12‐‐‐) _____  Carpentry & Joinery 11 (MCJ ‐ ‐11‐‐‐) _____  Comparative Cultures 11 & 12 (Formerly Comparative Civ 12 _____  Contemporary Indigenour Studies 12 _____  Drafting & Design (FNASK) 11 (MDDF‐11‐‐‐) _____  Drama: Film & Television 11 (MDFT‐11‐‐‐) _____  Drama: Film & Television 12 (MDFT‐12‐‐‐) _____  Dance: Choreography 11 (MDNC‐11‐‐‐) _____  Dance: Choreography 12 (MDNC‐12‐‐‐) _____  Dance Performance 11 (MDFT‐11‐‐‐) _____  Dance Performance 12 (MDFT‐12‐‐‐) _____  Electronics 11 (MEL‐ ‐ 11‐‐‐) _____  Electronics 12 (MEL ‐ ‐ 12‐‐‐) _____  Electronics 12: Robotics (MELR‐12‐‐‐) _____  Entrepreneurship 12 (MENT‐12‐‐‐) _____  Family Studies 11 & 12 _____  Foods & Nutrition 11 (MFDN‐11‐‐‐) _____  Foods & Nutrition 12 (MFDN‐12‐‐‐) _____  French 12 (MFR—12‐‐‐‐) _____  Human Geography 11 & 12 (New course) _____  Introductory Spanish 11 _____  Law Studies 12 (Formerly Law 12) _____  Metal Fabrication & Machining 11/12 _____  Professional Cook 1 11A (MCKT‐1A‐‐‐) _____  Professional Cook 1 11B (MCKT‐1B‐‐‐) _____  Professional Cook 1 12A (MCKT‐2A‐‐‐) _____  Professional Cook 1 12B (MCKT‐2B‐‐‐) _____  Physical Education 11 _____  Physical Education 12 _____         Polars School of Rock 11/12 _____   Printmaking and Graphic Design 11 (MSAPG11‐‐‐) _____  Printmaking and Graphic Design 12 (MSAPG12‐‐‐) _____  Skills Exploration 12 _____  Social Justice 12 _____  Spanish 11 _____  Spanish 12 _____  Studio Arts 11: Ceramics & Sculpture (MSACS11‐‐‐) _____  Studio Arts 12: Ceramics & Sculpture (MSACS12‐‐‐) _____  Studio Arts 11: Drawing & Painting (MSADP11‐‐‐) _____  Studio Arts 12: Drawing & Painting (MSADP12‐‐‐) _____  Theatre Performance 11: Acting (MTPA‐11‐‐‐) _____  Theatre Performance 12: Acting (MTPA‐12‐‐‐) _____  Theatre Performance 11: Directing/Script (MTPDS11‐‐‐) _____  Theatre Performance 12: Directing/Script (MTPDS12‐‐‐) _____  Theatre Production 11 – FY (MTPR‐11—Y) _____  Theatre Production 12:  Theatre Management – FY (MTPRM12—Y) _____  Tourism 11 _____  Tourism 12 _____  Textiles 11 (MTXT‐11‐‐‐) _____  Textiles 12 (MTXT‐12‐‐‐) _____  Visual Arts: Media Arts 11 (MVAMT11‐‐‐) _____  Visual Arts: Media Arts 12 (MVAMT12‐‐‐) _____  Work Experience 12 

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ARTS  

 

Visual Arts  Visual Arts 10

 

 This program is for students wishing to continue their general art education or to take Art for the first time and thus build art foundation skills, studying a minimum of four areas in ceramics, drawing, painting, graphics and sculpture or fibre arts. This course offers a variety of projects. There is a strong focus on the elements and a principle of art (the language of art).There is a final project which includes compiling a portfolio of 15 studies (sketch work) done throughout the year.

    

Art Foundations 11 Pre-requisite: A previous Art course is recommended Students study a wide range of 2D and 3D art processes selected from drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, fibre arts and print making. Image development and design strategies, elements and principles of art and technical development are explored. Art career research as well as art history and criticism are included. A final project reflects personal exploration of the elements and principles of design as well as art styles and creative strategies in various media.

    

Art Foundations 12 Pre-requisite: Any Art 11 course This course will have more advanced expectations and projects within a wide range of media and processes building upon prerequisite coursework. Two final projects include: a) a major final project reflecting personal exploration of the language of art, creative strategies and art history in various media and processes; and b) presentation of a portfolio of completed work.

    Studio Arts 11 - Drawing & Painting – a previous Art course is recommended

This course offers a focus on drawing and painting in a wide variety of media (materials) and a variety of processes in class and through art assignments. A final project reflects personal exploration of the elements and principles of design as well as art styles and creative strategies in various media.

 

     

Studio Arts 12 - Drawing & Painting Pre-requisite: any Art 11 course This course will have more advanced expectations and projects in a wide variety of drawing and painting media building upon prerequisite coursework. Two final projects include: a) a major final project reflecting personal exploration of the language of art, creative strategies and art history in various media and processes; and b) presentation of a portfolio of completed work.

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Studio Arts 11 – Drawing, Painting & Photo - a previous Art course is recommended

This course offers a variety of drawing and painting projects. It includes some black and white still photography processes and digital photography assignments thereby adding another art medium. A final project reflects personal exploration of the elements and principles of design as well as art styles and creative strategies in various media. *Students cannot get credit for BOTH Drawing and Painting 11 & Drawing, Painting & Photography 11.

  Studio Arts 12 - Drawing, Painting & Photo Pre-requisite: Any Art 11 course This course will offer more advanced projects in a variety of drawing and painting media and includes some still photography and digital photography assignments. The course concludes with two final projects: a) a major final project reflecting personal exploration of the language of art, creative strategies and art history in various media and processes; and b) presentation of a portfolio of completed work. *Students cannot get credit for BOTH Drawing and Painting 12 AND Drawing and Painting-Photography 12.  

 Studio Arts 11 - Ceramics & Sculpture Studio Arts 12 - Ceramics & Sculpture Pre-requisite: Ceramics & Sculpture 11 Students will work with a variety of ceramics and sculpture media (which may include clay, found materials, paper maché, plaster and mixed media). A variety of processes will be explored, and may include additive, subtractive, modeling, surface treatments and decorative processes.

  Visual Arts – Media Arts 11 - a previous Art course is recommended Students will examine the impact of 20th - century technology on the creation of visual artworks. Students will apply traditional art-making processes to technology. This course may include graphic design, digital photography, computer graphics and animation programs.

  Visual Arts – Media Arts 12 Pre-requisite: Media Arts 11 This course will offer more advanced projects as students examine the impact of 20th - century technology on the creation of visual artworks. Students will explore and apply traditional art-making processes to technology at an advanced level. Studio Arts 11: Print Making/Graphic Design This course builds on the knowledge and skills from grade 8, 9 and 10 classes by exploring art through the use of graphic design and printmaking. Students will develop visual and technical skills using the elements and principles of design, visual problem solving, a variety of image development and presentation strategies. Art terminology is explored through examination of the social, cultural and historical context of artworks. Students will create original images working with various printmaking and graphic design media including computer generated images. Students will study typography and layout. Printing projects may include monoprint, collagraph, hand cut stencil, linocut, block printing, silkscreen, digital and alternative printing processes. Further projects often include logo design, poster design and portfolio design.

Studio Arts 12: Print Making/Graphic Design Grade 12 students will be expected to improve their level of sophistication and independence with work covered in Printmaking and Graphic Design 11 while documenting their development in a portfolio. Students will partake in advanced exploration of materials and mediums, tools and equipment, processes, genres, contexts, visual literacy, art careers, personal image making, and the application of the elements of design for specific purposes.

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Business Technology  

 

Career Life Education 10 (Required Course) Focusing on finding the balance between work and personal life, students are expected to understand the impact of personal and career choices leading to effective career planning. Learning how to learn and develop a support network of family, friends, and community members within the context of the greater global economy are a focus. Students will enhance their communication skills, begin to utilize personal networking and self-marketing strategies, and understand the context of ethical behavior, equality, and equity within the context of the workplace.  Business Education 10 - General A course designed to help students explore the world of business. Students develop computer skills while learning basic business operations such as marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting, economics, data processing, managing information, and business management. A course designed to help students sample and decide what areas of Business and Applied Business to focus on in senior grades and post-secondary studies.  Accounting 11 This course is an introduction to accounting and its role in business. Students learn accounting principles, practices, forms, and procedures useful for work in business or operating their own enterprises. Knowledge and skills gained in accounting will assist students in understanding the importance of accounting in business.  Business Computer Applications 11 Pre-requisite: Good keyboarding skills recommended In this course, students develop keyboarding proficiency while working with a wide range of software related to business, such as MS Office for word processing, spreadsheets, database management, Internet studies, and E-communications. Students develop technology skills and analyze legal and ethical issues associated with computer technology. Students can develop an e-portfolio for Grad Portfolio presentation in this course.  BA Journalism & Publishing 12 Journalism and Publishing 12 introduces students to print journalism and publication. Students will learn reporting skills, including interviewing and writing for specific purposes such as feature, sports and opinion pieces. Journalism and Publishing 12 students will prepare for contributing to the school’s newspaper and yearbook. Students will cover digital photography and editing, page layout and graphic design. Students will also be involved in aspects of marketing and advertising.

 Journalism and Publishing 12 explores the components and issues of print journalism. Students learn about gathering and writing news, reporting ethically, preparing editorials, writing features, preparing photos, and evaluating magazines and advertising. Journalism and Publishing 12 also gives students an opportunity to choose one aspect of journalism and explore it in more depth. This course will be yearlong with the classes every other day.  Entrepreneurship 12 The world of business is changing and trends indicate there will be more independent, self -managed, freelance, and small business employment. Students learn analytical, research, and decision-making processes to determine the viability of business ventures. Students learn to write a business plan and implement and evaluate a business venture. Students will have the opportunity to run their own business venture. Journalism 12 Journalism 12 studies the telling of news and human-interest stories with pictures and words. The Main project is completion of the school’s Yearbook. Topics include basic camera techniques, reporting, digital photo manipulation, page layout and design.  Marketing 12 Students learn how marketing helps businesses determine and meet customer needs, how businesses present a variety of products and services, and how marketing helps businesses and individuals succeed. A practical activity-based course that involves using the 4 Ps of marketing to develop, price, and promote a unique product or service.  

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Work Experience 12 (yearlong) Provides students with an opportunity to participate in, observe or learn about the performance of tasks and responsibilities related to an occupation or career. The goal is to help students prepare for the transition from secondary school to the world of work, and help students connect what they learn in the classroom with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed in the workplace. In-school orientation prepares students prior to monitored worksite placements.

  

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Computer and Information Technology  

Information Technology 10 Whether you have a little experience with computer applications or a lot this course will allow you to learn new Skills or refine skills you already have. You will combine technology, business and design skills. The topics covered in the course include: Learning about MS Office Suite – using Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint to create documents, photo albums, posters, etc. You will learn how to make your own short films using video editing software. You will use digital cameras, edit photos using Photoshop, and create your own digital photo albums. You will have the opportunity to evaluate existing blogs and to create your own. You will learn some basics of Adobe InDesign online publication and create your own e-Pubs and advertising materials. You will learn Webpage Design. We will include how to build a computer through learning about computer architecture (what’s inside a Computer). A final project will allow you to focus on an area of interest for you and showcase your learning in that Area. In the past students have designed games, completed 3D Animation projects, films, etc. **Being able to Use technology today is a fundamental as being able to read and write** This course is offered for Students in grade 9 or 10.  

Drama Film and TV 11 Drama Film and TV 12 Pre-requisite: Drama Film and TV 11 This course is your chance to explore film-making. In this course you will work in groups to make several fun and entertaining videos. It is a chance to try out the specific equipment we have for this course including different types of lighting and backdrops, different types of microphones, lenses, recording studio and our new Glide Cam (steady cam). You will be introduced to editing techniques using the new Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects CS6 software for enhancing the look and visual effects of your films. You will explore the process of taking a film from the idea stage through to completion and distribution. We always wrap up the semester with an Oscars Awards Ceremony for best Actor/Actress, Best Post Production, and Best Picture. This course appeals to those who like to act, edit special effects, work in groups, write scripts and learn to operate video equipment. In grade 12 we build on what was learned in the previous course.  ICTM: Digital Media 11 ICTM: Digital Media 12 Pre-requisite: Information Technology 11 This course is an opportunity for advanced training in media software and design. Media design includes how to create images that capture attention, videos that wow, websites that look professional and animation with realistic motion. We will cover in-depth features and instruction for Adobe Photoshop Professional, Adobe Flash Professional, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Premiere Pro. These are the skills a lot of businesses are after in the print and media design industry. These topics are also great for having a lot more fun with the media that you currently create. In grade 12 we build on what was learned in the previous course.  Visual Arts/Media Arts11-Photograph This course will teach students to understand and leverage the manual settings and controls on a digital camera to produce clear, well-exposed, and interesting photographs. Students will learn to experiment with composition and lighting to change the look of their pictures. Digital photography allows exciting possibilities for coloration, HDR, and raw image processing. Working with our photos in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge will be a part of learning to fix, enhance and edit photos. Students will learn ways of achieving different effects and improve their ability to critique photos. Photography and photo editing can become a career skill or simply an enjoyable past time. This course is offered for students from grade 10 to 12 but is a grade 11 level elective.

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Dance  

 Dance Choreography 10 Dance history, creative, modern, hip hop, social and folk dance are possible topics for this active, participation based course. Students will explore technical and compositional skills and analyze the cultural context and evolution of different genres of dance. Principles of movement and health and fitness (alignment, balance, flexibility, strength, and breathing) will be applied to dance.

 Dance Performance 11 Focuses on dance as a performance art. By participating in formal and informal performances, students will learn the skills and attitudes necessary to work within a performance group including teamwork, adaptability, support and leadership. Students will learn and perform dances from a variety of genres that could include, jazz, hip hop, creative, modern, social, cultural and line dance.

 Dance Performance 12 Pre-requisite: Performance 11 Building on the knowledge and skills of Performance 11, students will continue to improve their skills in a variety of dance forms while participating in formal and informal performances. The process of refining and polishing requires dancers to self-assess and continue to set new performance goals based on feedback from peers and teachers. Styles of dance could include musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, creative, modern, social and cultural dance.

 Dance Choreography 11 Students will learn to create dances intended for a variety of audiences. Using a variety of genres of dance which could include musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, creative, modern, social and cultural dance, students learn to explore, create, refine and produce dance using the elements of movement. This is an active, participation based course and students are expected to perform as well as choreograph.  Dance Choreography 12 Pre-requisite: Choreography 11 Building on the skills and knowledge from Choreography 11, students will take a larger role in choreographing dances for themselves and classmates. The course will focus on participation, student choreography, personal exploration and performance. Students will have the opportunity to apply a range of techniques in composing dance in some of the diverse styles and genres found in Canadian society.

 

 

 

 

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English  

  

Humanities 8 The purpose of this course is to develop the students’ writing, reading, listening and speaking skills while exploring the development of world civilizations from 500 C.E. to 1500 C.E. Students will study the social, political, economic and religious evolution of European and Middle Eastern civilizations and learn about the various types of literature. Students will study vocabulary, grammar and language concepts to develop a stronger sense of the way the English language works.  English 9 Students will continue to develop the communication skills introduced in English 8. They will explore more challenging works of literature and in doing so; develop their ability to draw inferences from written and spoken work. They will further develop their ability to write using the writing process.  English 10 Skills of reading, writing, speaking and visual communication are extended and developed. This has a mandatory provincial exam.

 English 10 First Peoples (Media) This course is academically equivalent to English 10, and as such, students are expected to write the English 10 First Peoples provincial exam in order to meet BC’s graduation requirements. English First Peoples is intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers and students. Aboriginal films from around the world will be studied. From these films aspects will be taken to write, blog and produce video. This is an exciting way to experience an English course while exploring First Peoples’ culture through the medium of film. This has a mandatory provincial exam.  English 9 & 10 Honours Students will be selected for these honours courses based on their marks in the preceding English course. The courses will cover all the requirements of English 9 and 10 at the appropriate grade level plus some topics in more depth or breadth than the regular program. Students with an aptitude for language arts who plan on pursuing a university degree and a career in this area are encouraged to maintain marks and work habits to meet the selection criteria.  English 11 It is strongly recommended that students who take this course have achieved a mark of C or improving English 10 and have good work habits. Increasingly sophisticated activities and materials are used for critical study and literary appreciation of novels, short stories and drama, and may include Shakespeare. Students will develop proficiency in writing creative, expository and persuasive essays. Vocabulary development, oral presentations and class discussions are integral to the course. Homework completion is required. English 11 First Peoples (Media) This course is academically equivalent to English 11. Unlike regular stream English classes, English First Peoples’ uses media as its core. Aboriginal films from around the world will be studied. From these films aspects will be taken to write, blog and produce video. This is an exciting way to experience an English course while exploring First Peoples’ culture through the medium of film.  English 11 Honours Designed to interest and challenge students who have strong English capabilities, students are exposed to increasingly sophisticated activities and materials used for critical study and literary appreciation of novels, short stories and drama, including Shakespeare. Essay writing, on-going vocabulary development, oral presentations, and class discussions are integral to the course.

 

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English 12 Pre-requisite: English 11 Students will continue to refine language skills and develop the ability to form well-reasoned judgments, expressed in both written and oral forms, and engage in a wide range of genres and authors. The reading lists include work by Canadian, American, British and European authors. Drama is read, analyzed and dramatized.

  English 12 First Peoples (Media) Pre-requisite: English 11 This course is academically equivalent to English 12, and as such, students are expected to write the English 12 First Peoples’ provincial exam in order to meet BC’s graduation requirements. Aboriginal films from around the world will be studied. From these films aspects will be taken to write, blog and produce video. This is an exciting way to experience an English course while exploring First Peoples’ culture through the medium of film.  Communications 11 Pre-requisite: Recommendation from Grade 10 English teacher This course is designed for students who have found earlier English courses challenging. Various literary pieces and the role of advertising and media will be analyzed and discussed. Students will engage in activities that will improve those written and oral communications skills necessary in the work place, including resumes, letters of application and power point presentations.

 

Communications 12 Pre-requisite: Communications 11 or English 11 Students will continue to develop practical writing and communications skills through the study of various literary genres as well as through a study of the effects of media and technology. Students will also study those writing and other communication formats useful in the workplace or in trades programs. Communications 12 is accepted in most post-secondary trades courses and is a requirement for a BC Dogwood certificate. This course is academically equivalent to English 12, and as such, students are expected to write the English 12 First Peoples provincial exam in order to meet BC’s graduation requirements.  English Literature 12 Pre-requisite: English 11 LIT 12 allows greater freedom for both the teacher and students to explore the works of a number of writers. A quarter of the course is devoted to "core studies," a survey of representative works from several literary periods. For the remainder, students choose three of the following options for further in-depth study: prose, poetry, drama or independent studies. This course is recommended for students who enjoy literature and who are planning to continue English studies beyond high school.

 AP English Literature & Composition (12 Credits possible, yearlong) Pre-requisites: A “B” average in English 11, Honours English 11 recommended This enriched two-semester course in senior English will engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of college level literature in order to deepen their understanding of the ways in which writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. Students are required to write the English 12 provincial exam in January, and may choose to write the Advanced Placement exam in May. The Literature 12 component of the course (spring semester) is a survey course of English poetry, drama, and prose dating from the Anglo-Saxon period to the twenty-first century. English 12 – 4 credits, Literature 12 – 4 credits, AP English (students must write the AP exam for credit) – 4 credits 

 Writing 12 Pre-requisite: English 11 Designed for students with both an interest and aptitude in creative writing. It gives students the opportunity to read and write traditional and experimental works, to participate in writers’ workshops and to seek publication.

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Food and Textiles Studies  

  

Cooks Training 11 - Industrial Foods Pre-requisite: a desire to work in a fun and informative full-scale commercial kitchen. This course covers Commercial food studies and practice at the pre-apprentice level. Basic and fundamental techniques of a commercial kitchen are developed. This course leads to Level 1 Cook Trade (1994), with an introduction to hospitality foods management functions and cost control. Food safety and kitchen sanitation are stressed.

 

Cafeteria Training 11 – Commercial Cooking Pre-requisite: A desire to work in a variety of areas in a full-scale commercial kitchen in a way that will introduce the students to the possibilities inherent in the cooking trade. The emphasis in this course is quantity food preparation and service skills development. Students will learn about menu planning through ingredient selection, receiving, storing, preparing, presenting and serving food. Catering skills are developed through on-going catering functions in addition to catering to the school population. As with all food services courses sanitation and food safety are emphasized.

 

Cooks Training 12 – Industrial Foods Pre-requisite: Cooks Training 11 This course is a continuation of Cooks Training 11. Students will be expected to expand on knowledge gained in Cooks Training 11. Students will also develop the ability to problem solve, individually and in group situations. Commercial food studies and practice at the pre-apprentice level. This course leads to Level 1 Cook Trade (1994), with an introduction to hospitality foods management functions and cost control. Students will be given the opportunity to spend a day at CNC Culinary Arts department. These steps help obtain journeyperson status as a cook, leading to the position of Chef.

 

Cafeteria Training 12 – Commercial Cooking  Pre-requisite: Cafeteria Training 11 This course is a continuation and expansion of Commercial Cooking 11. The emphasis is on quantity food preparation and service skills development. Students will learn about menu planning through ingredient selection, receiving, storing, preparing, presenting and serving food. Also the ability to problem solve, individually and in group situations, is developed. As will all food services courses sanitation and food safety is emphasized.

 

Cooks Training 11/12 – Culinary Arts Pre-requisite: successful completion of Cafeteria Training 11 and 12. This course is for the serious student interested in a career in the Food Services Industry. Emphasis will be placed on preparing students for entry level vocational school program or kitchen position. Costing, menu planning and supervision skills will be emphasized. Students will be given the opportunity to explore potential food services choices in the Prince George area.

 

Foods & Nutrition 10 This course provides students with the knowledge of basic cookery techniques which will enable them to prepare and serve delicious and nutritious food products. Students will make a wide range of recipes and will gain knowledge of safe food handling and healthy eating.

 

Food & Nutrition 11 This course involves advanced application and extension of knowledge and skills relating to the preparation and presentation of tasty, attractive, and nutritious food in a cost and time-effective manner. Students work extensively with hands-on practical projects. Nutrition, kitchen and food safety, proper measuring techniques, and the ability to follow recipes are major components.

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Food & Nutrition 12 Pre-requisite: Foods & Nutrition 10 or 11 This is a sequential course intending to extend both knowledge and practical experience relating to culinary techniques, planning, budgeting, preparation, and presentation of basic to gourmet and international cuisines. Students will be applying principles of nutrition and consumerism towards living on their own.

Textiles Studies 10 This course is involves the application and extension of knowledge and skills relating to clothing construction and selection. Students work extensively with hands-on practical projects. Specific requirements will be outlined by the teacher while allowing students to choose their fabric for each project. Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own project supplies.

Textiles Studies 11 This course involves advanced application and extension of knowledge and skills relating to clothing construction and selection. Students work extensively with hands-on practical projects. Specific requirements will be outlined by the teacher while allowing students to choose patterns and fabrics which appeal to their interests and personal style. Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own project supplies.

Textile Studies 12  Pre-requisite: Textile Studies 10 or 11 This is a sequential course intending to extend both knowledge and practical experience with clothing construction, design, and technology. Students work extensively with hands-on practical projects. Specific requirements will be outlined by the teacher while allowing students to choose patterns and fabrics which appeal to their interests and personal style. Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own project supplies.

 

BA Textiles Arts & Crafts 10 In this course students will be introduced to a variety of craft and textile design techniques. Students will make projects which will teach them such techniques as cross stitching, fabric painting, hand embroidery, weaving, quilting and sewing. Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own project supplies for a pillow project.

 

Fine Arts & Applied Skills 11 (Textile Arts 11) In this course students will design quilt blocks using a variety of textile design techniques, which will then be constructed into a quilt. The quilt will be done following a chosen theme and colour scheme. Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own fabric, notions, and quilt batting.

 

 

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Health and Human Services   

BA Peer Tutoring 11 BA Peer Helping 12 Pre-Requisite: Peer Tutoring 11 The Peer Tutoring/Peer Helping program at PGSS enrolls approximately one hundred students annually. Peer tutor placements are student-initiated and student-driven. Students are encouraged to choose work environments based on their skills, aptitudes, and interests, and placements are sought for them accordingly. Peer Tutoring 11 is open to all students in Grades 11 and 12. Peer Helping 12, which is a continuation of Peer Tutoring 11, is available to Grade 11 and 12 students who have completed Peer Tutoring 11, and therefore have the necessary prerequisites. Open to all grade 11 and 12 students with a C+ or better in all courses. As well, peer tutors must have Satisfactory or better work habits as well as excellent attendance. If interested in Peer Tutoring, please see a counselor or the Peer Tutor teacher.

There are currently two course options available to students within the program. Classroom Concentration (4 credits). Peer tutors/helpers work in a sponsor teacher’s classroom for the duration of the semester. Course Content: Students attend two weeks of peer tutor training, where they complete ten assignments and take an examination. Students then begin their mentoring placements. They complete a series of twelve weekly assignments over the course of the semester. At the conclusion of the course they produce a final report. Training assignments address a wide range of topics to promote effective communication, enhance individualized instruction, and foster positive relationships.

Coaching Concentration (2 credits). Peer tutors/helpers work with a school sports team for the duration of the sport’s season. This option occurs outside of the school day schedule. Students do not self-select this option and application is through the Athletic Director. Note: Priority is given to Peer Helping 12 students. Spaces are limited. (Students may have the opportunity to continue in the concentration, to earn an additional 2 credits.) Course Content: Students complete an independent study assignment under the supervision of the Athletic Director. In their placements, students complete a reflective journal and a number of self-assessments over the course of the sport’s season. At the conclusion of their season they will complete a summative conference with school staff.

**Peer Tutors/Helpers are expected to meet every lunch hour with the Peer Tutor teacher for the first two weeks, and will be given a spare for that first two weeks as compensation. It is vital that you commit to attending these lunch sessions, as this is when all the pre-learning occurs before you enter your sponsor classroom to be a Peer Tutor/Helper**

 BA Leadership 10 & 12 Participants in the Leadership class will enhance their leadership skills through school & community service as well as self-assessment & growth. Topics include: event planning and organizing, assessing team strengths and weaknesses, organizing and chairing meetings, and implementing problem solving and decision making solutions. This course will fulfill scholarship application requests for the demonstration of leadership and volunteering.  Family Studies 11 & 12 The Family Studies course for 11 & 12 includes 4 modules: 2 modules for each grade level. Students will get credit for Family Studies 11 after completing 2 modules and for Family Studies 12 after they have completed all 4 modules. The modules are:

- Adolescent Development - Adulthood - Child Development & Parenting - Interpersonal and Family Relationships

 

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BA Psychology 11 Introductory psychology presents students with current topics in psychology, and through reading the text, completing lecture notes, creating journal entries, and by reviewing chapter content and related projects students become familiar with the focus of psychology and its application to daily life. Topics include Defining Psychology, Methods of Research, The Brain and Behaviour, Sensation and Perception, Consciousness, Learning, Memory and Language and Thought.  BA Psychology 12 Psychology 12 is a continuation of BA Psychology 11 and includes topics such as: Intelligence, Human Development, Motivation and Emotion (why we do what we do), Personality, Social Behaviour, Abnormal Psychology, Therapies, and Psychology and Health.

 

 

 

 

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Languages and Tourism  

 French 8 Pre-requisite: None Step into the French-speaking world. Learn one semester of standard French in a vibrant and social classroom setting. Explore themes including: school, home, food. The cultures of the French speaking world are introduced.  French 9 Pre-requisite: French 8 Continue your exploration of French and the different worldwide French cultures. Build on the skills mastered in French 8. Learn how to speak and write in the past, present, and future tenses. Explore themes including: clothing, travel, sports and activities.  French 10 Pre-requisite: French 9 Expand your knowledge of French and its different cultures from around the world. Focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the past, present, and future tenses. Explore themes including: movies, travel and tourism, food.  French 11 Prerequisite: French10 Consolidate your French skills with extensive written and oral proficiency development. Continue work in the past, present, and future tenses. Explore themes including: household, food, driving, and travel. This course is the language 11 entrance requirement for universities and is intended for the serious student of French.

 French 12 Prerequisite: French 11 Master more advanced structures in French. Increase and improve spoken French ability through regular immersion experiences. Enhance speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills through a variety of activities. Explore themes including: household, holidays, professions, and fairy tales. This course is required by many university programs. There is no final exam, only an exit interview process with your teacher.  Introductory Spanish 11 Pre-requisite: None This is an intensive, fast-paced course designed for beginners. Experience the Spanish-speaking world. Explore themes including: pastimes, friendships, Hispanic school culture, the classroom, food, community, the family, and celebrations.  Spanish 11 Pre-requisite: Introductory Spanish 11 Consolidate your Spanish skills with extensive written and oral proficiency development. Continue work in the past, present, and future tenses. Explore themes including: the home, childhood, shopping, travel, community spirit, and media entertainment. This course is the language 11 entrance requirement for many universities and is intended for the serious student of Spanish.  Spanish 12 Pre-requisite: Spanish 11 Spanish 12 is not being offered for the 2016-2017 school year. If you wish to take this course, plan on taking it in 2017-2018.

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Introductory German 11 Pre-requisite: None Welcome to German! This is an intensive, fast-paced course for beginners at the senior level. Explore language and culture through themes including: the family, pastimes, the city, shopping, food, and travel.

 German 11 Pre-requisite: Introductory German 11 Consolidate your German skills with extensive written and oral proficiency development. Continue work in the past, present, and future tenses. Explore themes including: friendship, fashion, the home, German school culture, and careers. This course is the language 11 entrance requirement for many universities and is intended for the serious student of German.

 BA Language for Travel 11 Pre-requisite: None EASY language course! NO final exam! Do you want to travel in the future? Explore four exciting European languages and cultures in this Board-Approved Course. Learn travel skills in French, Italian, Scottish Gaelic, and Spanish. Learn how to do things like read menus, ask for directions, and greet people in those languages through classroom activities, internet learning, games, and videos. Speaking, listening, and reading are the main focus points. Grammar, verbs, and major writing are not taught. Learn about the 6000+ languages that exist in the world and the importance of endangered languages. You will also learn more about your own background. This course does not fulfill the Language 11 entry requirement for universities. Tourism 11 Note: Optional charge for certificate courses and field trips An introduction to the world’s largest industry – tourism. Students have the opportunity to obtain industry- recognized certificates such as Super Host Fundamentals, Serving it Right, and Local Tour Guide while developing employability skills such as communication, customer service, and teamwork.  Tourism 12 Pre-requisite: Tourism 11 Note: Optional charge for certificate courses and field trips Students examine current tourism trends, develop destination-planning skills, and focus on the adventure and accommodation sectors. Students may have the opportunity to obtain industry-recognized certificates such as Super Host Service across Cultures, Super Host Customers with Disabilities, Food Safe Level II, Front Desk Agent, Adventure Tourism, and Emergency First Aid (time permitting). This course is highly recommended for students interested in world travel or post-secondary studies or employment in the tourism industry. Students that complete Tourism 11 and 12 and have industry-related work experience are eligible for a national Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism certificate and advanced placement into CNC tourism programs.

 

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Mathematics  

 

MATHEMATICS PATHWAY

 

 Mathematics

8 & 9  

 Apprenticeship and Workplace

Mathematics 10 Foundations of Mathematics

And Pre-Calculus 10

   

Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11

 

Foundations of Mathematics 11  

Pre-Calculus 11

 

    

Foundations of Mathematics 12 Pre-Calculus 12

  

   Math Pathways The pathways that have been present over the last few years have been altered. Each new pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings, rigor and critical-thinking skills that have been identified for specific post-secondary programs of study and for direct entry into the workforce. The content of each pathway has been based on the Western Canadian Protocol (WNCP) which governs curriculum in the Western Provinces and Northern Territories.

 There are three math pathways. Students and parents need to be aware that success (C+ or better) in a math course is a critical foundation for the next course.

 *It is strongly recommended that students who plan to take a Science Degree should take Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-Calculus 11 and Pre-Calculus 12.

 

*It is strongly recommended that students who plan to take a Math Degree should take Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-Calculus 11 and Pre-Calculus 12.

 

*Please consult with your child's Math teacher or a school counselor if you require more information.  Mathematics 8 & 9 The Mathematics 8 and 9 curricula provide all students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be numerate. To be numerate, students need to develop the ability to calculate, reason logically, employ quantitative and spatial information and apply a variety of mathematical methods to solve problems and make decisions. These courses provide the basis of preparing students for higher level courses in mathematics. In 2012/13, Math 8 will be a minimum of three terms.

 Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Honours Students will be selected for these honours courses based on their marks in the preceding Math course. The courses will cover all the requirements of Principals of Math 9 and 10 at the appropriate grade level plus some topics in more depth or breadth than the regular program. Students planning on entering Mathematics or Sciences at University are strongly encouraged to maintain marks and work habits sufficient to meet the selection criteria with an aptitude for Math.

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Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. Topics include algebra, geometry, measurement, number, statistics and probability.  Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus like Arts or Humanities. Topics include financial mathematics, geometry, measurement, number, logical reasoning, relations and functions, statistics and probability.  Pre-Calculus This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus like Sciences or Engineering. Topics include algebra and number, measurement, relations and functions, trigonometry, permutations, combinations and binomial theorems.  Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 (AWM10) Pre-requisite: Math 9 or Math 9(core) Topics of study include: proportional reasoning including unit pricing; formula manipulation and application; types of income; spatial puzzles and games; Pythagorean Theorem; similarity of convex polygons; SI and imperial units and conversions; linear, area, volume, capacity, mass and temperature measurements; primary trigonometry ratios. This has a mandatory provincial exam.

 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 (AWM11) Pre-requisite: Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 or Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 Topics of study include: proportional reasoning including unit analysis; formula manipulation and application; numerical puzzles and games; personal budgets; compound interest; financial services including credit cards and loans; two and three right triangle problems; scale; representation of 3-D objects; exploded views and component parts of 3-D objects; surface area, volume and capacity in SI and imperial; slope; bar graphs, histograms, line graphs and circle graphs; Cosine Law and Sine Law excluding the ambiguous case.  Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 (FMP10) Pre-requisite: Mathematics 9 Topics of study include: relationship between data, graphs and situations; slope; linear relations and characteristics of their graphs; function notation; systems of linear equations; factors of whole numbers; irrational numbers; powers with integral and rational exponents; multiplication of polynomial expressions; common and trinomial factors; SI and Imperial units and conversions; surface area and volume of 3-D objects; primary trigonometry ratios. This has a mandatory provincial exam.

 Foundations of Mathematics 11 (FOM11) Pre-requisite: Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Topics of study include: application of rates; scale factors, areas, surface area, volume; proofs for the properties of angles and triangles; spatial puzzles and games; inductive and deductive reasoning; systems of linear equalities in two variables; quadratic functions; historical event or area of interest involving mathematics; normal distribution, standard deviation and z-scores; confidence intervals, confidence levels and margin of error

 Foundations of Mathematics 12 (FOM12) Pre-requisite: Foundations of Mathematics 11 Topics of study include: numerical puzzles and games; compound interest; analysis of renting, leasing or buying; investment portfolio; logic puzzles and games; application of set theory; conditional statements; fundamental counting principle; permutations and combinations; odds and probability statements; mutually exclusive and non- exclusive events; probability of two events; polynomials of degree less than or equal to three; exponential and logarithmic functions; sinusoidal functions; current event or area of interest involving mathematics

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Pre-Calculus 11 (PREC11) Pre-requisite: Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Topics of study include: absolute value; radicals and radical expressions; rational expressions and equations; polynomial factoring; graphs of absolute value functions; quadratic functions; linear-quadratics and quadratic- quadratic equations; linear and quadratic inequalities; arithmetic sequences; geometric sequences; reciprocal functions; primary trigonometry ratios; Sine Law and Cosine Law including the ambiguous case

 Pre-Calculus 12 (PREC12) Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus 11 Topics of study include: fundamental counting principle; permutations and combinations; binomial expansion; operations and compositions of functions; Stretches and translations of functions; Reflections of functions; Inverse of relations; exponential and logarithmic functions; polynomial factoring; graphs of polynomials of degree less than or equal to five; radical functions; rational functions; angles in degrees and radians; unit circle; six trigonometric ratios; Sine, cosine and tangent functions; first and second degree trigonometric equations; trigonometric identity proofs.  AP Calculus AB 12 (12 credits possible - year long) Designed for students who will be enrolling in Math and Science courses at the post-secondary level. In addition to the topics in Pre-Calculus 12, students will study limits and continuity, derivatives, integration, transcendental functions, volumes of solids of revolutions, and areas under the curve. The course is two semesters long. Students will write the Advanced Placement Calculus AP Exam in May. Pre-Calculus 12 – 4 credits, AP Calculus Exam – 4 credits, Calculus – 4 credits.

 Please consult with your child's Math teacher or a school counsellor if you require more information.

  

     

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Music

Music 9 - Concert Band Music 10 – Concert Band

The primary goal of this course is to learn to play a concert band instrument, or improve your skills on one you have already begun learning. These include flute, clarinet family, saxophone family, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, and basic percussion (not drum set). Please note that piano and guitar are not concert band instruments. Students will be exposed to music theory, a wide variety of music in different genres, and learn to work together. Students will learn performance-based skills and play at least once in front of an audience. Students may provide their own instrument or use one from a limited school supply.

 If students have an instrument or access to one, they are more guaranteed of being able to play the one they want. There is no pre-requisite for Concert Band 8 or 9, however, it is recommended that students in Grade 10 have played for at least a year previously.

Instrumental Music 11 - Concert Band The primary goal for this course is to refine and improve instrument skills learned in the junior grades. Grade 11/12 students are expected to play at a senior level, and are not beginners. See Concert Band 8/9/10 requirements for junior players. Higher expectations are in place for senior students.  Instrumental Music 12 - Concert Band (X block – yearlong) Pre-requisite: Concert Band 11 This is a Sequential course, developing performance skills and knowledge of many styles and forms.  Instrumental Music 11 - Guitar Many students who take this course have no or little experience with guitars. Beginning with the basics of music theory and guitar terminology, students will develop basic skills in plucking, strumming, note reading, chords, and tablature. Students do not require a guitar at home, and will be evaluated in class on the above skills.  Instrumental Music 12 - Guitar Pre-requisite: Guitar 11 or equivalent experience This course is essentially identical to grade 11, but evaluated with higher expectation. If possible students should try for a block with a different teacher than their grade 11 year, to be exposed to a different approach and possible different assignments.

 Choral Music: Concert Choir 11 & 12 This course invites students to develop and refine their singing abilities in both composition and ensemble performance. Students will explore a range of musical genres with the emphasis being on preparing for several shows in which they will perform contemporary songs for a live audience (ideally, they will be accompanies by a live band). Polars School of Rock 11/12 This course is designed for students who already play an instrument (guitar, bass, keyboards, drums) and for students who are singers who wish to work with musicians. Students in the class form bands (ideally of 3-5 students), and after choosing a range of contemporary music that speaks to them, develop and rehearse a set of songs to perform in a concert at the end of the semester. There are 4 components of the course: history of rock music, band rehearsal and performance, the fundamentals of the music business, and song writing.

 Students who are interested in the Polars School of Rock class do not have to have formal musical training or even read music; however, they must demonstrate to the teacher that they can skillfully play or sing before being enrolled in the class.

      

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Physical Education   

Physical Education 8, 9, & 10 Students will participate in a variety of physical education activities including team sports and individual sports. A sample of the activities that may be offered: basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, dance, gymnastics, wrestling and minor games (i.e. floor hockey, dodge ball, capture the flag, indoor kickball). A theory unit may be included in each grade. Along with an emphasis on participating to one’s best ability, students will be assessed on skill improvement, knowledge of the rules and personal and social responsibility. Grade 10 classes may be trained in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of their theory unit.

 Physical Education 11 Physical Education 11 introduces leadership skills and advances development of traditional sport skills. The focus is to prepare students to become active, healthy and productive young adults and prepare them for more advanced skills in PE 12. The course allows students to explore a small variety of recreational and leadership activities in and around the community. Introduction to refereeing, teaching minor games and taking a St John Ambulance First Aid course may also be included.as community facilities and services are utilized to offer various activities, there are facility and travel charges associated with these activities. Students will be transported by school bus / taxi (if not within walking distance) to and from community facilities. Off campus community activities may include; Billiards, Bowling, Curling, Golf, Martial Arts, Racquetball, XC Skiing, Squash, Swimming, and Tennis. Total user facilities / travel charges usually range from $80 to $100 per student for the semester which is paid at the beginning of the course.

 Physical Education 12 Pre-requisite: Physical Education 11 Physical Education 12 is an activity-based course that utilizes leadership theory and skill development to promote various leisure and lifetime sports as well as some of the traditional sports. This course allows students to explore a wide variety of recreational and leadership activities using many of our community facilities. Students will learn how to organize and teach a lesson to their peers, as well as build on the physical / mental sport skills developed in PE 11. Advanced Refereeing and taking a St John Ambulance First Aid course may also be included. Advanced units may include: Soccer, Badminton, Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, Racquetball & Squash, Tennis, Lacrosse, Rugby, Softball, Ultimate and Weight Training. As community facilities and services are utilized to offer various activities, there are charges associated with these activities. Students will be transported by school bus / taxi (if not within walking distance) to and from community facilities. Examples of off campus activities may include: Billiards, Bowling, Curling, Golf, Martial Arts, Racquetball, Cross Country Skiing, Squash, Swimming, and Tennis. Total user facilities / travel charges usually range from $100 to $120 per student for the semester which is paid at the beginning of the course. PE 12 students may also plan for the challenges of a major field trip. Trips done in the past have included hiking Mt Robson, downhill skiing at Marmot Basin, Jasper or Big White / Silver Star in the Okanagan. These trips are planned and run by the students and have an additional cost to the User Facilities / Travel cost discussed above.

 BA Personal Fitness 11 and 12 This course offers students an individualized opportunity to learn and apply the various aspects of personal fitness available to help maintain personal health and well being throughout their lives. Topics will include: resistance training, cardiovascular health, group fitness and personal program design. Personal Fitness 12 will include additional topics that look into the nutritional requirements of the body. As community facilities and services are utilized to offer various activities, there are facility and travel charges associated with these activities. Students will be transported by school bus/taxi (if not within walking distance) to and from community facilities. Examples of off campus activities may include: Group fitness classes at YMCA, UNBC Sports Centre, Roll-A-Dome, Billiards, Bowling, Skating, Swimming and Climbing. Total user facilities/travel charges usually range from $80.00 to $100.00 per student for the semester which is paid at the beginning of the course.  

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BA Volleyball & Wellness 11 Pre-requisite: Physical Education 10 This course is primarily designed to develop volleyball skills to an intermediate level. It will review in depth all the fundamentals of play including: passing, setting, serving, spiking, defensive techniques, rules of play, block coverage, rolling/diving, doubles play and 4-2, 6-2 and 5-1 offenses. Students will learn the advantages and benefits of cross training and developing and maintaining a personal fitness program. In addition, this course will provide an understanding of the impact physical activity and the lack thereof, has on one’s health. The course will promote physical efficiency, fitness, personal growth and development, sportsmanship, and positive, safe lifestyle choices. There will be a $60-$80 course fee attached to the course for the use of the CNC gymnasium throughout the semester.  BA Volleyball & Wellness 12 Pre-requisite: Volleyball & Wellness 11 This course is primarily designed to develop an increased ability to process the game of volleyball. Students will continue to demonstrate, with consistency, the fundamentals of play and will display an increased growth in the area of systems and advanced plays. Through leadership and modeling students will have an opportunity to apply both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge they acquired in Volleyball and Wellness 11. The course will assist students in developing an understanding of the importance of: team building, exploring different coaching styles, and implementing the coaching style that best suits the personalities and learning styles of those you are working with. There will be a course fee (approximately $60 to $80) with this course running in the regular timetable.  BA Outdoor Recreation 12 Recommended Pre-requisites: PE 10 or 11 with a C+ or better. Note: This course is considered an “X” Block course Outdoor Recreation 12 is a full year, activity oriented course, geared towards the outdoors and taught outside of the timetable (largely after school with some weekends). The course content may include: General Camping skills; Backpacking; Canoeing; Multi-day trip preparation; Wilderness survival; White water rafting; Snowshoeing; Cross-country skiing; Avalanche awareness; Clothing selection; Food selection; First-aid; Map, compass and GPS use; Geocaching; Mountain / Road biking; Animal awareness and Safety; Environmental appreciation; and the Interpersonal skills associated with a course of this nature. Trips include: Fall camping/canoe instruction; West Side Bowron Lake Canoe trip; winter camping; Cross Country skiing; Mount Robson Berg Lake Trail Hike/ White water rafting. The upper limit of costs if all trips were undertaken would be approx. $550 (approx. $275 per semester). Costs can be reduced or covered through fundraising initiatives. Trips are NOT mandatory.

 Hockey 8/9 Hockey 8/9 is an entry level course - No hockey or skating experience is necessary! Students selecting this course will receive in depth instruction on the technique of skating. Students will learn balance, edge control, striding, and basic skating stance. Once students have established skating proficiency the basic skills of hockey will be introduced. Skills in puck control, stick handling, passing, shooting, and general hockey rules will be taught. Students will participate in non-contact hockey games to refine their basic hockey skills. Students who do not have hockey equipment may borrow PGSS gear for the semester. There is a course fee of $30.00. Hockey 8-11 High Performance PGSS Polars High Performance hockey courses are by invitation. Students selecting Hockey 8/9 and BA Hockey 10/11 will be screened for the High Performance classes. Students must exhibit above average hockey skills, exceptional attendance and motivation. These attributes are mandatory requirements needed to participate and excel in the rigorous on ice and dry land training activities. Successful applicants will be placed in one of four High Performance classes or High Performance 2. This program is a year long and is offered in conjuction with the students’ appropriate grade level PE class. The course fee is $250.00. BA Hockey 10 Hockey 10 is an entry level course - No hockey or skating experience is necessary! Students selecting this course will receive in depth instruction on the technique of skating. Students will learn balance, edge control, striding, and basic skating stance. Once students have established skating proficiency the basic skills of hockey will be introduced. Skills in puck control, stick handling, passing, shooting, and general hockey rules will be taught. Students will participate in non-contact hockey games to refine their basic hockey skills. A complete set of hockey equipment is required for this course. Please contact your counselor if you require equipment as PGSS has limited quantities available for student use. There is a cost recovery charge of $30.00.

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BA Hockey 11 Hockey 11 is a course offered to any student who is a proficient skater. Hockey 11 offers the opportunity to enhance the basic skills of skating, stick handling, passing, shooting, and game play. Hockey 11 drills have been designed to be primarily individual and fast paced in nature. The drills have been selected to challenge each student to perform individual skills, as quickly as possible, so that he/she can perform hockey skills at a higher level with success, and confidence. Non-contact hockey games will also be used to enhance, and refine skill proficiency. The students will learn to analyze a component of ‘game play’, as well as learn and demonstrate knowledge in running a practice. A complete set of hockey equipment is required for this course. Please contact your counselor if you require equipment as PGSS has limited quantities available for student use. There is a cost recovery charge of $30.00.

 

BA Soccer 11 Pre-requisite: Physical Education 9 This course is designed to develop individual soccer skills from introductory to advanced. It will review in depth all of the fundamentals of play. These include footwork, dribbling, ball control, passing, shooting and goalkeeping as well as the laws and etiquette of the game. On-field instruction will be augmented with classroom theory sessions as well as alternative training sessions and strength and conditioning sessions. In addition, students will learn the laws of the game, soccer formations, ethics in sport, as well as the cultural beginnings of the world's most popular sport. There is a cost recovery of $40 per month for transportation and facility rentals during winter months when outside fields cannot be used.

 

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Sciences   

Science 8 Science 8 is an introductory science course that introduces students to the following disciplines of science: biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. Students also build lab skills and learn how to apply the scientific method in the analysis of data. Students will build the foundation for safe, skilled laboratory behaviour.  Science 9 Pre-requisite: Science 8 Science 9 is a continuation of the scientific learning students begin in grade 8. Disciplines studied are: biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Students continue to build lab skills and apply the scientific method in the analysis of data.  Science 10 Pre-requisites: Science 9 In Science 10 students continue to study the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. In combination with prior learning students develop a clear picture of what the study of each of these disciplines entails. Students can then make informed decisions as to their future study within the senior science courses offered at PGSS. This has a mandatory provincial exam.  Biology 11 Pre-requisite: Science 10 This is an introductory biology course in which students will learn about evolution and how evolutionary theory serves to link the six Kingdoms of classification (Archaebacteria, Eubacteria Protista, Fungi, Plant, and Animal) together. Completion of this course will enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the living world. This course is an excellent choice for those students interested in a career in the life/health sciences.  Biology 12 Pre-requisite: Biology 11 This biology course is designed to introduce university bound students to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will learn how the body functions at both a cellular and macroscopic level. Students will study cell biology, biochemistry, digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory and excretory systems, nervous system, and reproduction. This course is an excellent choice for those students interested in a career in the life/health sciences.

 

Chemistry 11 Pre-requisites: Science 10 and Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 Through the study of chemistry, students will see how it affects their everyday lives. The physical and chemical properties of matter will be explored: atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, and organic chemistry. Methods of communicating scientific measures will be utilized.  Chemistry 12 Pre-requisite: Chemistry 11 Chemistry deals with the properties and reactions of matter as seen in the world around us and how it affects our everyday life. Chemical kinetics, equilibria, solubility, acids and bases, and electrochemistry will be studied. Laboratory activities will be used to reinforce concepts covered in the class. This course is designed for university bound students.  Earth Science 11 Pre-requisite: Science 10 The focus of earth science is to introduce students to: geology, plate tectonics, oceanography, meteorology (weather predicting), and astronomy.

 

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Sustainable Resources 11 Pre-requisite: Science 10 This is a general, introductory course on the topics of sustainability in the areas of: Fisheries, Agriculture, Mining and Forestry, with a focus on energy and alternatives available. We will be studying how we can maintain our current way of life and balance the needs of the environment. A choice of research projects in 2 or 3 of the above areas will be provided.  Physics 11 Pre-requisite: Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 and Science 10 (if possible Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 taken concurrently) This introductory physics course enables students to learn about physical theory through the study of kinematics, dynamics, universal gravitation, vectors, work, energy, power, and momentum. It is strongly recommended that students have a solid math background wi th a minimum 67% and strong work habits in order to register in this course.  Physics 12 Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus 11, or Foundations of Mathematics 11 and Physics 11 This course enables students to continue their learning of physical theory through the study of kinematics, dynamics, universal gravitation, vectors, work, energy, power, equilibrium, circular motion, electrostatics, electromagnetism, and momentum. It is strongly recommended that students have a strong math background with a minimum 67% and strong work habits.  Science & Technology 11 Pre-requisite: Science 10 SciTech 11 studies how science affects the world through technology, from basic food and shelter to computers, space and defense technology. This course includes a variety of modules to choose from including forensics, astronomy, agriculture, energy & alternatives, as well as forestry.  

Geology 12 Pre-requisite: Science 10 Recommended: Any one of Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11 or Earth Science 11 The study of the Earth and all the major processes that affect the planet including: minerals, rocks, geological time, plate tectonics, mining, glaciers, weathering, volcanoes, earthquakes and erosion. This course goes into much more detail than Earth Science 11.

 

BA Health Science 12A Pre-requisite: Science 10 This course is designed for students interested in a career in the health field. It provides a solid foundation in human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology with an introduction to the fields of Health and Wellness. Depending on cost and time, students may be given an opportunity to a crash course in CPR, field trips and having guest speakers in the classroom. Health Science 12 is a provincially recognized academic course. It is not a science credit. 

    

  

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Social Studies Changes to the curriculum for Social Studies: The process of curriculum change has already begun at PGSS. Grade 10 students have taken a combined Social Studies 10 and Social Studies 11course in 2016-17 school year to help prepare them for the various choices available under the revised curriculum. Rather than take a dedicated Social Studies 11 course, our students are now free to choose from four separate options. Students must take at least one of these options, but are welcome to take more than one during their grade 11 and 12 years. Courses are designed as 11/12 credit courses depending on the student’s individual needs and grade level. It is highly recommended that Social Studies 10 be completed prior to enrolling in a Social Studies 11 or 12 option.  

 

Humanities 8 Humanities 8 combines English 8 and Socials 8. In Socials, students will examine World events from the 7th century to 1750. These can include the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance in Europe, as well as events in the Middle East, China, and Japan. In English 8, students will continue to expand their skills in literacy through various novels, short stories, and poetry. As well they will work on earlier work on paragraph and essay writing. This is a ten month course, and students will be working with the same teacher on both the Socials and the English curriculum.

Social Studies 9 This course covers world history from 1750 to the end of World War 1. Topics for study can include the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the development of Canada from a British colony to an independent nation, the impact of new technology on cultures and economies, and the impact of colonial policies on the Frist Nations Peoples of North America. Students will examine the impact of nationalism, imperialism, and global conflict on the modern world.

Social Studies 10 This course focuses on the development of Canada and the modern world from 1919 to the present. Topics can include the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the Second World War, the Cold War, and the 21st century. Students will examine political and economic ideologies, gain an understanding of political and economic systems, and examine modern issues (such as human-environment interaction and globalization). There will also be an examination of Canada’s foreign policy roles and her domestic policies, both positive and negative, in the past 100 years.

 Senior Social Studies A senior Social Studies course is required for graduation. Students may choose from a variety of options and may complete more than one course if they choose: Twentieth Century World History 11/12 (Formerly History 12) The twentieth century has witnessed both a remarkable expansion of human freedom and daunting repression, great material progress and monumental evil. But could this not be said of any century? What makes the Twentieth Century unique? How does it differ from the Nineteenth Century, or the Twenty-First? How do the events of this century reflect the legacy of the past and what impact will they have on the future. These are some of the questions we will think about and discuss as we trace the historical events of the Twentieth Century. We will look at such varied topics as art, technology, philosophy, science, gender, the environment, warfare, economics, politics, and leisure in order to understand the special character of the last century.

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Comparative Cultures 11/12 (formerly Comparative Civ. 12) Dive in to the past and explore the Wonders of the Ancient world. Analyze, interpret and assess great societies, cultures, and civilizations of the World by stepping back in time. Learn about different religions and their connections to and creation of societies, civilizations and cultures that have developed and enhanced history. See how and learn about how trade, art, religion, and language left imprints of importance for technology to flourish and civilizations to prosper, or diminish, and communication to advance. Read ancient sacred texts, interpret how story, myth, and spirituality controlled the norms of society for our ancient ancestors. Step back and explore a world that came before and still lingers today. Welcome to Comparative Cultures 11!

Human Geography 11/12 (new course): The purpose of this course is to introduce the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface through human movement and interaction with the environment. Students employ concepts and analysis to examine social organization and its consequences, examine population growth and decline patterns, and assess migration, immigration and emigration of people. They also learn about methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. Our study of geography will apply a holistic perspective in examining patterns, places and landscapes, while we find our place in the world around us. Law Studies 12 (formerly Law 12) This course serves as an introduction to our world of criminal law, civil law, family law, labour law, human rights and torts. Discussion and analysis of various case studies will be used to provide a high level of student interest and involvement. For example, after extensive investigation and forensics proved Robert Picton killed 26 East Vancouver women, and the fact that he himself admitted to killing 49 in total, how is it that he was only charged with the Second Degree murder of six of these woman? Or how can an American women sue McDonalds for burning herself after spilling hot coffee on herself? This course may also involve a trip the Court House and mock trials. Join Law Studies 12 to further enhance your interest and knowledge of the Canadian Court System and legislation process.  Social Justice 12 A project/seminar based, hands-on course that deals with the following current topics: poverty, aboriginal peoples and the law, examining LGBT issues, women and social justice, genocide and globalization. This is a project based course that revolves around study, discussion and action. There is a final project. This course is highly recommended for students who are concerned about human rights issues, want to make a difference and are looking for a competitive edge when applying to post-secondary institutions and need community service hours to fulfill their graduation transition plan Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 Successful completion of Social Studies 10 is strongly recommended.

This is an exciting academic course designed for everyone in Grade 11 or 12 for Social Studies credits towards graduation. Learn about the history and cultures of Indigenous peoples through lively discussions, hands on activities, guest speakers and field trips. Explore how the identities, worldviews, and language of Indigenous Peoples are renewed, sustained, and transformed through their connection to the land. Discover how the impact of contact and colonialism continue to affect the political, social, and economic lives of Indigenous Peoples. Find out how BC First Peoples challenge and resist Canada's ongoing colonialism through self-governance, leadership, and self-determination. Experience how cultural expressions convey the richness, diversity, and resiliency through First Nations art, history and cultural values. Possible activities include basket making, beading, speakers on residential schools, Metis culture, fisheries, treaties, and traditional pre-contact knowledge, materials and technology.

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Theatre  

 Drama 10 - General Emphasis on utilizing and developing performance skills in more challenging situations. Elements of mime, voice (including puppetry), improvisational work, as well as scriptwriting and directing will be addressed. Students will present an ensemble performance of a one act play or series of skits. Please note that students in Drama 10 will present 1-2 evening performances. The dates will be announced at the start of the course.

 

Theatre Production 11 (yearlong) Introduction to stagecraft and theatre’s technical aspects: stage lighting, live sound, make-up, set design and construction, costume, properties, publicity and management. Students in stagecraft create the sets and props required for the Acting 11, Acting 12, and after school theatre productions. This course will be offered outside the regular timetable at 7:27 to 8:37 am, please see the teacher for further information.

 

Theatre Production 12 – Theatre Management (yearlong) Pre-requisite: Theatre Production 11 Advanced study of theatre’s technical aspects: lighting, make-up, set design & construction, costume, properties, publicity and management. This course will be offered outside the regular timetable in the morning before the regular school day, please see the teacher or contact counseling for further information.

 

Theatre Performance 11 - Acting Pre-requisite: A previous acting/drama course is recommended This course offers an introduction to some of the other aspects of successful production, such as make-up, costuming, properties, etc. Students in TPA 11 perform in a large theatrical production. Although rehearsals take place during class time, students must be willing to commit to several evening performances. It is typical for there to be a $40 costume rental fee in TPA 11/12.  Theatre Performance 12 - Acting Pre-requisite: Acting 11 or a previous drama course is highly recommended This course offers an Introduction to some of the other aspects of successful production, such as make-up, costuming, properties, etc. Students in Acting 12 perform in a large theatrical production. (Acting 12 is more challenging than Acting 11.) Although rehearsals take place during class time, students must be willing to commit to several evening performances. It is typical for there to be a $40 costume rental fee in TPA 11/12.  Theatre Performance 11 – Directing/Script Pre-requisite: Acting 11, and/or Theatre Production 11 or 12 is highly recommended. Students should consult with the teacher/director before selecting this course. Directing and Scriptwriting students work with the Acting 11 students to create the stage production. These students are responsible for modifying or adapting scripts, creating advertising scripts for radio and newspaper, and managing the stage during rehearsal and show. One student is typically selected from this class to work as the assistant director.

 

Theatre Performance 12 – Directing/Script Pre-requisite: Acting 11 and 12, and/or Theatre Production 11 or 12 is highly recommended. Students should consult with the teacher/director before selecting this course. Directing and Scriptwriting students work with the Acting 12 students to create the stage production. These students are responsible for modifying or adapting scripts, creating advertising scripts for radio and newspaper, and managing the stage during rehearsal and show. One student is typically selected from this class to work as the assistant director.

 

BA History & Appreciation of Film 12 This is a study of ground breaking films from the silent film era through to the blockbuster films of today. Different genres of film will be examined including Westerns, Science Fictions, Thrillers and Independent Cinema. Students will then take this historical knowledge and review films that they see in the class and the theatre.

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Trades and Technology   

Technology Education 10 - General This is a project based course. Some project examples include: building CO2 cars, ring making and art metal, bridges, hot air balloons and small engines. These projects will introduce students to a wide variety of technology applications. Project development will take place through a variety of machinery and tools.

 

Cooks Training & Cafeteria Training 11 & 12 For complete details see Food & Textile Studies Section on page 18.

 

Automotive Technology 11 Previously taken Tech Ed General 10 recommended This is an introductory course designed to give the student problem solving skills in the area of mechanics. The course will cover six strands: Self and Society (developing the skills required in an Automotive Technology working environment), Safety (safe work practices and procedures), Shop Practices (develop the ability to access and use technical information and proficiency in the correct and safe use of told, equipment, etc.), Power Train (operation, service and maintenance of engine and engine support systems), Body and Chassis (minor body and trim maintenance), and Electrical and Electronic Systems (automotive electrical and electronic systems).

 

Automotive Technology 12 Pre-requisite: Automotive Technology 11 This is an advanced mechanics course. The course will cover six strands, expanding on the materials introduced in Automotive Technology 11: Self and Society (skills required in an Automotive Technology working environment, exploring career opportunities in the field), Safety (safe work practices and procedures), Shop Practices (develop the ability to access and use technical information and proficiency in the correct and safe use of tools, equipment, etc.), Power Train (operation, service and maintenance of engine and engine support systems), Chassis (operation, service, and maintenance of chassis systems), and Electrical and Electronics Systems (automotive electrical and electronic systems).

 

Technology Education 10 - Electronics In this course students will learn about basic electronic components, as well as learning about their function and application through projects and lab assignments. Students will design, build and race projects such as Robo-Car, the Cyborg, Electric Boats, Electric Drag Cars, and the Fork-Chop. We may also explore the Electronic Art-Board as another option.

 

Electronics 11 Pre-requisite: Electronics 10 recommended Students will design and build projects including an amplifier to boost your MP3 and car stereo performance, plus an optional electric race car. Students will learn about basic electronic components, as well as learning about their function and application through projects and electronic lab assignments.

 

Electronics 12 Pre-requisite: Electronics 11 Students will design and build home and car stereo amplifiers as well as exploring robotics with Sumo Bot and Mousey. Students will continue in their use and application of electronic components through projects and electronic lab assignments.

Electronics 12 - Robotics Pre-requisite: Electronics 12 This course will introduce students to the world of robotics. Students will conduct labs using Lego Mindstorm to accomplish a series of tasks involving robotics and controls. The major project is the building of a Beam robot to be used in a line-following challenge maze. Final projects may be self-directed in this course.

 

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Technology Education 10 – Woodwork (Charge for materials used) This course is intended to develop knowledge and skills in basic woodshop practices and projects. Students will gain experience with hand tools as well as stationary power tools. Projects include a carving project, a lathe project, a required project, and a small student selected final project. Project materials can be purchased from the school or brought in from another source.

 Carpentry & Joinery 11 (Charge for materials used) Pre-requisite: Woodwork 10 recommended This course provides students with knowledge and experience in general woodworking and the construction industry. Students will work safely in a shop environment to produce projects using hand tools and stationary power tools. Topics include machining wood, tool I.D. and maintenance, wood technology, cabinet construction and wood finishing. Projects include a hand tool project, a mandatory project, a lathe project, and a final project. Project materials can be purchased from the school or brought in from another source.

 Carpentry & Joinery 12 (Charge for materials used) Pre-requisite: Carpentry & Joinery 11 This is an advanced woodworking and construction course building on the skills and knowledge obtained in Carpentry & Joinery 11. Students will work safely in a shop environment to design and produce projects using hand tools and stationary power tools. Students will also participate in a contracted carpentry project which promotes field procedures and construction methods. Project materials can be purchased from the school or brought in from another source.

 Technology Education 10 – Metalwork Technology Education 10- Metalwork (Fees for materials may be charged if a student goes beyond the standard course projects) Students will use measurement skills to read project plans and complete proper layout of various metals. They will learn to use many types of hand tools and manually operated machines. Power tools such as Drill Presses and Metal Lathes will be used. Safety is the top priority. Advanced processes of Forging, Foundry (aluminum casting), Welding (Oxy-Acet and Mig) will be introduced.

 Metal Fabrication & Machining 11

(Fees for material may be charged if a student goes beyond the standard course projects) Pre-requisite: MW 10 recommended Students will use measurement skills to read project plans and complete proper layout of various metals. They will continue to use many types of hand tools and manually operated machines. Power tools such as Drill Presses and Metal Lathes will be used. Safety is the top priority. Advanced processes of Forging, Foundry (aluminum casting), Welding (Oxy-Acet and Mig) will be refined. Precision measurement will be stressed.

 Metal Fabrication & Machining 12 (Fees for material may be charged if a student goes beyond the standard course projects) Pre-requisite: MW 11 recommended Students will use measurement skills to read project plans and complete proper layout of various metals. They will continue to use many types of hand tools and manually operated machines. Power tools such as Drill Presses and Metal Lathes will be used. Safety is the top priority. Advanced processes of Forging, Foundry (aluminum casting), Welding (Oxy-Acet, Mig and Arc) will be refined. Precision measurement will be stressed.

 

 

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Skills Exploration 12 (Charges for some certifications) This course is designed to introduce students to trades and technology careers, and the type of work involved I them, through hands on experiences. The course consists of various safety certifications, career exploration, essential skills, workplace knowledge, and common cross trade content. The course will provide a range of experiences in Carpentry and possibly Plumbing and Electrical Trades. This course is for students that may decide to become a certified tradesperson (journeyperson) or a certified Technician/Technologist.  Technology Education 10 - Drafting & Design This course will introduce students to the language of technical communication. Students will gain experience in reading and drawing two and three dimensional technical drawings. This assignment will start with manual drawing techniques and will move to Computer Aided Drawing and Design (AutoCAD LT).

  

Drafting & Design 11 This course will introduce students to the language of technical communication. Students will gain experience in reading and drawing two and three dimensional technical drawings. Lessons will explain the processes of two and three dimensional drawing. Assignments will explore manual drafting techniques and Computer Aided Drawing and Design (AutoCAD LT).

 

 

 

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Enriched Program OPPORTUNITIES  

Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) is a program of college/university level courses and exams for students while they are still in high school. There are approximately 13,000 high schools in Canada, the United States, and overseas that offer AP programs. In BC, as of 2001, 136 schools and 3,085 students were involved of whom 79.5% received a 3 or higher standing (out of 5) on the internationally written exams. Worldwide, about 3,000 colleges and universities grant credit and advanced placement based on AP exam results. AP courses are recognized by BC’s Ministry of Education and are widely recognized by BC’s post-secondary community.

 English 9 Honours English 10 Honours Students will be selected for these honours courses based on their marks in the preceding English course. The courses will cover all the requirements of English 9 and 10 at the appropriate grade level plus some topics in more depth or breadth than the regular program. Students with an aptitude for language arts who plan on pursuing a university degree and a career in this area are encouraged to maintain marks and work habits to meet the selection criteria.

 English 11 Honours Designed to interest and challenge students who have strong English capabilities. Increasingly sophisticated activities and materials used for critical study and literary appreciation of novels, short stories and drama, including Shakespeare. Essay writing, on-going vocabulary development, oral presentations, and class discussions are integral to the course.

 AP English Literature & Composition (12 Credits possible, yearlong) Pre-requisites: A “B” average in English 11, Honours English 11 recommended This enriched two-semester course in senior English will engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of college level literature in order to deepen their understanding of the ways in which writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. Students are required to write the English 12 provincial exam in January, and may choose to write the Advanced Placement exam in May. The Literature 12 component of the course (spring semester) is a survey course of English poetry, drama, and prose dating from the Anglo-Saxon period to the twenty-first century. English 12 – 4 credits, Literature 12 – 4 credits, AP English (students must write the AP exam for credit) – 4 credits 

Mathematics 9/Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 Honours Students will be selected for these honours courses based on their marks in the preceding math course. The courses will cover all the requirements of Mathematics 9 and Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 at the appropriate grade level plus some topics in more depth or breadth than the regular program. Students planning on entering Mathematics or Sciences at University are strongly encouraged to maintain marks and work habits sufficient to meet the selection criteria with an aptitude for Math.

 Pre-Calculus 11 Designed for students who will be taking the two semester Foundations of Mathematics 12 / AP Calculus Course in Grade 12. Students will have achieved a mark of 80% or higher in Foundations of Mathematics and Pre- Calculus 10 and possess good work habits. In addition to the topics covered in Foundations of Mathematics 11 (refer to Foundations of Mathematics 11 course description), students will study transformations, conics and exponents/logarithms.

 AP Calculus AB 12 (yearlong) Recommended for serious Math students who have achieved a grade of 80% or higher in Pre-Calculus 11 with good work habits. Designed for students who will be enrolling in Math and Science courses at the post-secondary level. In addition to the topics in Pre-Calculus 12, students will study limits and continuity, derivatives, integration, transcendental functions, volumes of solids of revolutions, and areas under the curve.

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 Writing AP exams: Students write an AP exam in each course in May. The College Board prepares and marks exams and forwards transcripts to post-secondary institutions for each exam written. In School District No. 57, the exam charges, levied by the College Board, are heavily subsidized. Students pay fees for the first exam and a reduced fee for each additional exam. These costs are subject to change without notice.

Montessori Program The Montessori program at PGSS is an enriching alternative and effectively bridges the transition from elementary to high school. Students spend half their day in the Montessori classroom studying their core courses (English, Math, Science and Social Studies), while in the other half day they join mainstream classes for their chosen electives. The program includes:

A three year age span, offering an early high school entry option and continues through grade 9 Curriculum and instruction based on Montessori philosophy An emphasis on independent, self-directed and experiential learning Integration of subjects A strong, supportive community Appreciation for the greater world they live in through the study of environmental themes and

global issues

Service to the community as a fundamental element  

Project-Based Learning Program The Project-Based Learning is a program for students who thrive in both a collaborative and independent learning setting, where most of the learning is completed through integrated projects that combine themes and questions from Social Studies 10 and 11, English 10 and 11, Science 10, Sustainable Resources 11, Leadership, and Career Life Education 10. PBL is an alternative to mainstream academic classes for students in grades 10 and 11. Students receive 4 graduation-credit courses each year through PBL. Students spend two periods in PBL and join other mainstream classes and/or chosen electives for two periods. The program includes:

• The use and integration of technology and community for learning

• An emphasis on independent, self-directed and experiential learning

Integration of subjects

Multi-grade group which promotes mentorship

A supportive community

Appreciation for the greater world they live in through the study of environmental themes and global issues *Note: Math is taken outside of PBL

Polar Performing Arts Focus The Polar Performing Arts Focus is a flexible curricular option for students who are currently dedicated to achievement in the Performing Arts and maintaining academic success. It offers performing artists flexibility with completing graduation while remaining dedicated and involved in the performing arts community. Via IDS courses, Performing Arts Focus students create, initiate, perform, involve, educate and inspire younger students as well as their peers. Projects for IDS courses include music, theatre and dance appreciation, education for elementary students, secondary students, and the community at large. Contact the PGSS Counseling Department (250-562-6441) for more information. High Performance Hockey For those students who are proficient skaters and are able to participate in a high performance hockey environment then PGSS offers High Performance Hockey in grades 8 through 12. Students do not self-select this course; however they can consult with the teacher responsible for the hockey program.

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Canadian Sports School – Northern BC This program is a partnership between Pacific Sport Northern BC and School District No. 57. The program is designed for high performing student athletes who require an elite athlete environment to assist in balancing their academic and athletic pursuits. Students take their academic courses in the morning at their home school then attend the Sport School at the UNBC Sport Centre in the afternoon. This program, for grade 10-12 students, typically enrolls students who are competing at the provincial and/or national level in their sport. Students must apply to enroll in this program. Contact counseling staff (250-562-6441) to discuss how to apply to the program. Polars School of Rock Designed for students who already play an instrument (guitar, bass, keyboards, drums) and for students who are singers who wish to work with musicians. Students in the class form bands (ideally of 3-5 students), and after choosing a range of contemporary music that speaks to them, develop and rehearse a set of songs to perform in a concert at the end of the semester. There are four components of the course: history of rock music, band rehearsal and performance, the fundamentals of the music business, and song writing. Students who are interested in the Polars School of Rock class do not have to have formal musical training or even read music; however, they must demonstrate to the teacher that they can skillfully play or sing before being enrolled in the class. CTC – Career Technical Centre The Career Technical Centre is a partnership between the College of New Caledonia and School District No. 57. This partnership allows high school students to have a unique opportunity during Grades 11 and 12. Students in select school districts can take two semesters at CNC and two at high school, graduating with both their Grade 12 and their first year of technical training. Imagine graduating high school with one year of college already completed! Contact a school counsellor for information or visit (http://www.cnc.bc.ca/cnc_programs/program_websites/career_technical_centre.htm).

 

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Career Education Programs 

In Career Education, we strive in helping students explore a wide range of diverse working environments. It is our focus to encourage students to seek out opportunities that will benefit them in making a confident career decision. Students can choose to participate in a variety of exciting programs that will train them to develop the skills they need to establish a stable career.  Futures in Health at CNC – Med Lab/Health Care Assistant/Dental: ExploretheMedicalRadiographyTechnologyDiplomaProgram,theHealthCareAssistantCertificateProgram,andtheDentalAssistingCertificateProgram. 

Heavy Metal Rocks: This program run jointly by thePrinceGeorgeConstructionAssociation and SchoolDistrict#57providesstudentswithexcitinghands‐onexperiencesoperatingheavyequipmentfoundintheconstructionindustry.

  

Junior Initial Attack: ThisprogramisahighlyselectiveprogramforGrade12students.TheselectedstudentswillcompletetrainingwiththeWildlandFireServiceoverthecourseoftheschoolyear.ThebestfivestudentsfromthetrainingwillbeofferedemploymentwiththeWildlandFireServiceinJulyoftheirgraduationyear.

  

Kindergarten Health Circuits: EachyearNorthernHealthprovideshealthexamstoallKindergartenstudentsofSchoolDistrict#57.Grade 11 and 12 students are offered short term work experiences assisting the healthcare professionals with the variousimmunizationsandtestsinareassuchasdentalhygiene,audiology,ophthalmologyandgeneralhealth. 

Northern Opportunities: StudentswillexperiencewhatthejobsintheenergysectorlooklikeinNorthEastB.C.TheywillalsohavetheopportunitytoobtaincoursecreditsandaworkforcetrainingticketfromH2SAlive.

  

Prince George Fire Rescue: Studentsinterestedinacareerinstructuralfirefightingareencouragedtoapply.Studentsareassignedtoafirecrewandfollowtheirdailyregimeoftrainingandattendingcalls.RCMP Youth Academy: Thisprogramisofferedtostudents interested inacareer inpolicingor lawenforcement.Studentsareprovidedwitha“bootcamp”styleexperienceduringaweekoftheirSpringBreak.RCMPofficersprovidetrainingopportunitiesonawiderangeoftopicsfrommajorcrimestovictimservices.

Secondary School Apprenticeships: Getaheadstartontheworkbasedtrainingcomponentofyourapprenticeship.Studentswhoarebetween15and19yearsofagecangainvaluablebenefitsbyregisteringasasecondaryschoolapprentice.

UNBC Careers  in Health: Explore thePhysiotherapyProgram, theNorthernMedicalProgram, theNursingProgram andUNBC’sHealthSciencesPrograms.Therewillbelectures,aquestionandanswersession,demonstrationsandtoursofUNBCandtheNorthernMedicalProgramfacilities. 

Some Programs Offered to Students  

Career Technical Centre: StudentsinSchoolDistrict57cantakeacourseattheCollegeofNewCaledoniawhileearningdualcredits,graduatingwithboththeirGrade12andtheirfirstyearoftechnicaltraining. 

Careers in Health Care UNBC: ExplorethePhysiotherapyProgram,theNorthernMedicalProgram,theNursingProgramandUNBC’sHealthSciencesPrograms.

  

CNC/UNBC Tours: ThisprogramisbeingofferedtoGrade10‐12studentskeenlyinterestedinlearningmoreabouttheEcosystemScience and Management Program Degrees *at UNBC and/or the Natural Resources and Environmental Technology DiplomaProgram(NRET)atCNC. Bothoftheseprogramsofferawiderangeofcareeroptionsandwouldappealtostudentsinterestedinallaspectsofresourceandenvironmentalmanagement.Ifstudentsliketheoutdoorsandenjoythesciencesthismaybejusttheopportunityforthem. 

Futures in Health at CNC – Med Lab/Nursing: ExploretheMedicalRadiographyTechnologyDiplomaProgram,theHealthCareAssistantCertificateProgram,andtheDentalAssistingCertificateProgram.

     Work  Experience:  Students in Pre‐Employment, Special Learning and Centre for Leaning Alternatives Community AlternateEducationprogramshavetheopportunitytobeplacedontwo‐weekunpaidworkexperiencesuptotwiceperyear.Newthisyear:AdventuresinHealthCare,YoungEntrepreneursinSchools,Chop57andmore!!!! 

 

**For more information please visit our website: 

https://www/sd57.bc.ca/school/cla/career/Pages/