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CONTENTSSECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATIONWhy Massey? pg 2

Open House, Orientation, Registration and Fees pgs 2 - 4

Part 1: Course selections/Graduation Requirements pgs 5 - 6

Diploma Criteria (Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate Diploma, French Immersion Diploma, and UNESCO Diploma) pg 7

Part 2: Additional Programming pgs 8 - 9

SECTION II: COURSE OFFERINGS AND CODES pgs 10 - 17

SECTION III: COMPULSORY COURSES (by Program Areas), COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (by successive grade level) with COURSE CODES

FRENCH [A] COMPULSORY COURSES pg 18 ENGLISH [H] COMPULSORY COURSES & ELECTIVES pgs 19 - 21

MATHEMATICS [H] COMPULSORY COURSES pgs 21 - 25

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COMPULSORY COURSES & ELECTIVES pgs 25 - 27

SCIENCE [H] COMPULSORY COURSES pgs 27 - 28

SOCIAL SCIENCES COMPULSORY COURSES pg 28 - 29

SECTION IV: OPTIONAL COURSES (by Program Areas), COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (by successive grade level) and COURSE CODES

ENGLISH OPTIONAL COURSES pgs 29 - 30

MATHEMATICS OPTIONAL COURSES pg 30 - 31

SCIENCE [H] OPTIONAL COURSES pgs 31 - 32

SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONAL COURSES pgs 32 - 34

THE ARTS pgs 34 -39

COMMERCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS pgs 39 - 45

LANGUAGES pgs 45 - 46

SECTION V: EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMS pgs 46 - 48

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WHY MASSEY?Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate is a proud UNESCO school of over 1300 students with a dynamic, high energy staff of more than 120 professionals. This vibrant dual track school has English grades 10-12 and French Immersion grades 9-12.

Built in the early 1960s, Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate has a strong, rich tradition of academics, arts and athletics as well as an emphasis on social justice, community service and outreach.

Our vision for the future of Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate is supported by the numerous physical changes that have occurred to make the space accessible for all. For example, a newly renovated elevator, student services area and soon to come renovations to the library, front entrance and eventually a new gymnasium/performing arts space. As Canada and the world moves forward so do our Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate students, staff and community.

Massey’s history of strong athletic teams, creative performing arts and academic acknowledgements, (over $150,000 in graduation scholarships and bursaries), encourages all students to engage and participate in whatever interests them to the best of their ability. Beyond our competitive opportunities, Massey offers over 30 clubs and activities, typically student initiated, such as:Chess Club, Reach For the Top, Sustainable Development, Student Voice, Solid Rock, Diversify, Crafts, UNESCO, Peer Tutoring, Key Club, Thirty Hour Famine, Tech Club, Asian Pop Culture, Travel Clubs, Duke of Edinburgh, 20/20, Writers’ Guild, Shameless Idealist, GSA, Meditative Colouring and more.

While honouring Vincent Massey’s history and tradition, our faculty and community moves forward as a 21st Century, UNESCO school creating learning opportunities and challenges for all students. Massey’s teaching faculty offers classroom experiences that are current, relevant and rigorous. We are genuinely interested in student growth and development in and outside the classroom. Students can pursue their creative interests and curiosities, expand their leadership and sense of belonging, challenge social justice issues and take action while striving for excellence. At Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate in the Pembina Trails School Division, ‘Anything is Possible!’

At Massey we really do ‘walk our talk’. We believe school should be a safe place and to that end, Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate has dedicated hallway monitors whose sole responsibility is to walk the halls, keep an ear to the ground and proactively communicate with the administration. We believe this strategy is uniquely “made at Massey”.

Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate was the first, and is the only Pembina Trails high school to offer a unique strategy of programming for elite or carded athletes or artists who must juggle training, travel and school as part of their daily lives. That program has evolved to the Sport and Arts School, an initiative that is supervised by a teacher who acts as a teacher and a mentor for the group.

Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate was also first in the exploration of an International Student Program, looking for the opportunity to explore authentic cultural experiences at a very personal level.

Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate was also the first AspNet UNESCO school in Pembina Trails School Division, a membership that links us to the international UNESCO goals and has impelled us to strongly encourage students to become leaders in local and global issues. In fact, our relationship with UNESCO became a watershed moment for the school, solidifying our values and beliefs. We are a flagship UNESCO school offering the first EVER UNESCO Diploma (see page 7 for more information).

Our Physical Education program became a benchmark for other schools, developing non-traditional strategies such as activity blocks and academics, to engage students who otherwise might avoid Physical Education, a compulsory course for graduation, and most recently piloting the divisional Mental Health curriculum in health classes.

Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate is a sought after high school. It becomes a home to its students until each student is ready to move on and take their own place in the world. If you study with us you will have opportunity to be transformed, with an open mind, a caring heart, and a strengthened body; JOIN US. We look forward to working with you!

Open House, Orientation, Registration, Catchment Information, and FeesInstitut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate will hold its OPEN HOUSE & ORIENTATION February 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. On that same evening, an earlier, timed orientation is scheduled for French Immersion program registrants and the Sport & Arts School registrants [5:30 p.m.]. Please see the


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front inside cover for more information.

HOW DOES CATCHMENT OR SCHOOL OF CHOICE WORK?Massey’s catchment area is defined as all of Fort Garry, including Whyte Ridge. Waverley Heights and has traditionally been viewed as a dual catchment area, with students free to opt for Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate as their high school. The Open House is intended for any students interested in attending Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate. Our primary target audience includes students attending Arthur A. Leach, General Byng, Henry G. Izatt, École Viscount Alexander and interested students from Acadia Junior High. All School of Choice students from other school divisions or within Pembina Trails School Division, students attending independent schools such as St. Mary’s, Balmoral Hall or St. John’s Ravenscourt and future Fort Garry residents are also welcome. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the evening with their parents.

SCHOOL OF CHOICE WITHIN-DIVISION OR OUT-OF-DIVISION - What does it mean?School of Choice registrants are either within-division or out-of-division.

Within-division applicants would include the following communities:Bridgwater, Southpointe, Linden Ridge and Linden Woods. Registrants from these communities must complete a package that includes a “Within-Division” form that must be completed and returned with the registration forms in March. Packages will be available at the Open House.

Out-of-division applicants must complete a package that includes an “Out-of-Division” form that must be completed by May 15th and preferably is completed and returned with the registration forms in March.

There is a prioritizing for acceptance as School of Choice registrants:1. Students residing within the Pembina Trails School Division will be accepted providing there is space available, and the student does not require programming resulting in a higher level of support.

2. Students residing outside of the Pembina Trails School Division but within the Province of Manitoba must provide a most current transcript and a letter of reference from a current school administrator. Space must be available and admission to Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate must not result in a higher level of support being required to meet programming needs.

All Pembina Trails’ catchment students automatically receive a Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate registration package prior to the Open House and the process plays out as follows:

1. Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate administration, several students and counselors visit our feeder schools and spend a morning or afternoon giving a virtual introduction

to life at Massey and explain the registration process. grade 8 (French Immersion) and grade 9 students are given an opportunity to participate in a Q & A session about the high school experience, registration, courses and any other issue brought forward. This event occurs before the Open House.

2. Information is handed out in personalized packages which include the course description guide, a school registration form (must be completed by March 3rd), a course registration guide, an online course selection form (must be completed and attached to the school registration form), a letter from the administration, a personalized ID and password for online registration, and an E-Fee payment form.

3. Students not attending a Pembina Trails School Division feeder school can expect support for completion of the registration forms from VM’s office staff or counselors. Generic registration packages will be available at the Open House. Families registering as School of Choice (out-of-division) must complete the process by May 15th, but preferably by March 3rd.

4. Grade 9 and 10 students are strongly encouraged to register for a minimum of 9 credits. Students in Grades 11 and 12 are strongly encouraged to register for a minimum of 8 credits.

5. Acceptance after semester 1 (August 21, 2017) and semester 2 (January 29, 2018) entry dates is limited. School of Choice registrants will be notified of acceptance by direct contact from the Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate office staff.

6. Sport and Arts School applicants should first contact the school. Students registering under the “Sport” umbrella of the program will be directed to the Canadian Sport Centre to initiate the registration process.

7. International students, students on a study permit or visa, and newcomers to the country must contact Pembina Trails School Division (ISP department, 204-488-1757) to initiate the registration process.

FEE PAYMENT: What are the costs and what are they for?

In addition to the forms included in the registration package, registration is not considered complete unless payment of school fees is included. Fees can be paid in the form of a cheque or cash, Visa, Master Card or debit card. Payment by credit or debit card has a $1.00 transaction fee applied. If paying by cheque it should be made out to Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate. Cheques should not be post-dated. If paying by debit, it must be done in person. Visa or Master Card payment can be done in person at the main office or by telephone (204-453-8023).

All students are required to pay the general student fee of $55. The general student fees are used for the following purposes:

• academic calendar• student agenda and Course Description Guide• website construction and maintenance• locks and lockers

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• cafeteria and hallway supervision• partial subsidizing of field trip fees for admission and

bussing• full subsidizing of events that benefit the entire school

(i.e. barbeques, celebrations, and orientations)• full subsidizing of unique programming events and

opportunities (i.e. guest speakers and presentations)• Teacher Advisor Groups (TAG) activities• UNESCO events

All graduating students are required to pay a fee of $50 in their graduating year. The fee is used for the following purposes:

• convocation program printing costs• facility rental for convocation• cap and tassel keepsake• diploma, diploma hardcover

• gown rentals and cleaning• reception costs• bussing costs• audio-visual equipment rental• music and rehearsal costs• Ticketmaster fees

All students have the option to purchase a yearbook. The fee is $30. Yearbooks are generally available beginning of October of the following school year. Graduate students must return to pick up the yearbook personally.

Should any student or family experience hardship by the fees applied by Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate, please contact our principal.


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PART I: COURSE SELECTIONSGraduation Requirements:The following provides an overview of graduation requirements. All students require 30 credits to obtain a provincial high school diploma. The tables below list the compulsory courses required by the Province of Manitoba and Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate.

Students in the English Program require 17 compulsory courses and 13 additional credits. The additional 13 credits can be obtained from the list of optional courses and/or compulsory courses in order to meet the minimum requirement of 30 credits for graduation.

Students registered in the French Immersion Program require 21 compulsory credits and an additional 9 credits in either French or English. Students receiving a Vincent Massey French Immersion Honours Diploma require a minimum of 22 French credits.

ENGLISH PROGRAMGrade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

ENG ENG ENG

ELA20F ELA_F30S ELA_F40S

GEO20F HIS30F MAP40SMES40SMPC40SMPC40SH

MES20SMIAP20SMIAP20SH

MAP30SMES30SMPC30SMPC30SH

PE40F

PE20F PE30F

SCI20F

FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAMGrade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

FI FI FI FI

ELA10F ELA20F ELA_F30S ELA_F40S

XMAT10F XGÉOIC20F XHIC30F XMAP40SXMPC40SXMPC40SAXMQU40S

XEP10F XMIAP20SXMIAP20SAXMQU20S

XMAP30SXMPC30SXMPC30SAXMQU30S

XEP40F

XSCI10F XEP20F XEP30F XFRLC40S

XSH10F XSCI20F XFRLC30S

XFR10F XFR20F

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Please note in the course descriptions and course codes that follow:

1. The course codes for MATH are different at grade 10 - 12 levels, depending on whether or not students choose applied, essential, or the pre-calculus courses.

2. Any courses that end with [H] means ‘Honours’ program and also satisfy the provincial graduation requirements. In immersion, the honours code is [A].

3. Any courses that begin with [X] means French Immersion and also satisfy the provincial graduation French Immersion diploma requirements.

4. The missing letter “_” in grade 11 and 12 English courses provides students with the opportunity to pick a course of interest (Comprehensive, Literary, Transactional).

5. Physical Education has many options for students in grades 11 and 12. Be mindful that students do not take two PE or XEP classes at the same grade level.

OPTIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ RECOMMENDATIONSGrade 9 French Immersion

+ 4 optional courses

Grade 10 English + 3 optional courses (recommend 4)

Grade 10 French Immersion


Grade 11 English + 3 optional courses (recommend 4)



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UNDERSTANDING COURSE CODES

The first letters in a course code attempt to capture the title of the course. These are established by the school division and linked to the Province of Manitoba’s course codes. French Immersion course codes begin with [X].

The first number showing in the course code reflects the grade level:

1 = Grade 92 = Grade 103 = Grade 114 = Grade 12

The second number showing in the course code reflects:0 = a course developed by the Province of Manitoba for

the equivalent of 1.0 credit1 = a course developed by schools or school divisions

and registered with Manitoba Education as a ‘School Initiated Credit’ [SIC].

2 = a course developed by external authorities and in the case of dual credit, a post-secondary institution [College Board Advanced Placement or University of Manitoba].

5 = a course developed or approved by the Province of Manitoba for the equivalent of 0.5 credit.

The last letters in the course code reflect:A = Honours courses in French ImmersionE = English as an Additional Language coursesF = Foundation courses (when a subject area is

compulsory for graduation and there is only one course option).

G = General education courses (also used for School Initiated Courses and Student Initiated Projects)

H = Honours courses in English InstructionI or M = Individualized or Modified courses (intended

for students with significant cognitive disabilities), (used in conjunction with Individualized Transition Planning).

S = Specialized courses for areas of study that lead to further study during or after high school.

U = University based courses that provide dual credit between the high school, College Board Advanced Placement (AP) and/or the University of Winnipeg.

Some advice

• Be aware of the credit value of each course you are choosing. You need a total of 30 credits to graduate.

• Be realistic about course selection (compulsory or optional). Choose courses based on recent, previous academic achievement, interest and possible future goals.

• Be responsible to ensure the recommended prerequisite criteria have been met BEFORE registering for a course.

• Be smart, and if in doubt, ask your counselor, your TAG advisor and/or your parents for advice.

• We do not recommend planning for ‘free’ periods or ‘spares’. All students are encouraged to register for a minimum of 8 courses in each school year. A full schedule keeps you focused on academics and is productive preparation for post-secondary study or employment skills.


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VINCENT MASSEY DIPLOMAInstitut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate is proud to offer a specialized Massey diploma in addition to the provincial high school diploma. Our graduates tell us it is a keepsake they treasure. We encourage our students to plan their graduation with acquisition of this diploma as a goal. The Vincent Massey diploma requirements exceed the province’s criteria. This is purposeful. The diploma symbolizes our collective value that educational opportunities open doors for students to ‘transform oneself and society’. Three of the criteria listed below illustrate the importance we place on that value. Two of the criteria support the school’s commitment to our community, the global world and UNESCO; we strongly support leadership and giving back to others. Finally, we recognize that students may have a unique way of expressing the school’s values and we welcome their individual ideas. To receive a Vincent Massey diploma, students must satisfy the provincial graduation requirements and any 4 of the following 6 criteria:

• 32 credits earned (2 more than the provincial requirement, including one additional course in any of the 4 core program areas: English, Mathematics, Science or Social Sciences) at the grade 11 or grade 12 level.

• 70% average in grade 12 courses (averaged over your 40-level courses)

• 90% attendance in grade 12 year

• Massey community contribution (for participation in an athletic team, club, extracurricular activity, intramurals, or international study experience, during any year from grade 9-12).

• Service learning and volunteerism in Vincent Massey’s greater community (for a minimum of 3 hours during a student’s grade 12 year- either independently organized or school-facilitated; must be validated by the organization)

• Individual initiative that supports the values and purposes of the Vincent Massey Diploma.

Please note • To receive the Vincent Massey Diploma in French,

the student must meet the school’s requirement of 21 French Immersion credits or 22 for an Honours Diploma (avec honneur).

• Students must apply and make evidence for being awarded this diploma through an application form which is available on the school website and handed out in hard-copy to graduating students through TAG advisors. It is critical for students to complete and return the application form by April 30th.

Recommendation• Download the diploma application form in your entry

year. Begin documenting your involvement in the school community in your first year at Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate and keep your form with

your TAG advisor. That way you are not scrambling in your graduating year to remember dates or get signatures. By planning ahead the details will easily fall into place.

UNESCO DIPLOMA Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate is a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet), which includes 10, 000 schools in 181 countries. UNESCO schools encourage peace and social justice.

In order to recognize and honour the contributions Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate students make to peace and social justice locally, nationally, and globally, we offer a UNESCO Associated Schools Diploma. Because of the transformative learning experiences available here at Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate, we offer the UNESCO diploma for students who meet the criteria listed below:

1. Attend a UNESCO seminar hosted by the Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate UNESCO Committee. Seminars will be offered in September, December, and March. Students may choose to participate in a late entry interview process if applying after March 15, 20182. Complete and submit a written expression of interest form3. Explore the UNESCO Pillars and Study Areas through your experiences while attending Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate4. Engage or take action in clubs or in your community, which support the UNESCO Pillars and Study Areas.5. Complete and submit the UNESCO ASPnet diploma application by April 14, 2018.

UNESCO PILLARS STUDY AREASLearning to Know ASPnet and United Nations PrioritiesLearning to Be Education for Sustainable DevelopmentLearning to Do Peace and Human RightsLearning to Live Together Intercultural Learning

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PART II: ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING As we stated in our introduction, recognizing that each student who walks through our doors is unique means we need to have programming that assists, supports and facilitates success, not frustration. The programs described below demonstrate our commitment to ‘graduation for all’. All of these programs can be accessed by meeting with a guidance counselor or resource teacher.

At Vincent Massey we offer:

COMMUNITY SERVICE – PEER TUTORING – VOLUNTEERISM (STUDENT INITIATED PROGRAM, SIP)Students can acquire credit for volunteer service. Volunteer hours are not retroactive and cannot include any hours prior to having the credit approved. Students must meet with their counsellor for more information.

CONTINUING EDUCATION - GRADES 9 AND 10Students must be identified and invited into this program. Continuing Education is intended for students who did not complete their grade 9 and 10 compulsory English and Math credits (ELA10F/20S and MAT10F/MES20S). It provides an opportunity for students to find success in a positive environment. Instruction in Continuing Education classes is at a pace consistent with the needs of the students. Students are exposed to key concepts until they demonstrate the expectations of curricular outcomes. Continuing Education teachers use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to capitalize on the strengths and unique learning aptitudes of each student while working towards the goal of completing compulsory course requirements. This program is typically offered in the first semester.

CONTINUING EDUCATION - GRADES 11 AND 12Students must be identified and invited into this program. Continuing Education is intended for students requiring direct assistance to complete Grade 11 and Grade 12 compulsory English and Math credits (ELACF30S/40S and MES30S/40S). The program is intended to support the goal of credit acquisition and graduation. Adaptations are made to support students in achieving success in compulsory subjects. This program is typically offered in the second semester.

E-DESIGNATED COURSESIn the course description section, some courses offered begin with EAL and end with an E in the course code. These courses are designated for newcomers, who do not have a strong grasp of the English language. Following an assessment and if appropriate, students may be designated as English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. All E-designated courses have a lower student-teacher ratio in the classroom and teachers use differentiated instruction to assist students in their learning experience.

STUDENT CENTREThe Student Centre is open throughout the day and is accessible to students when they do not have a scheduled class unless an arrangement has been made with the classroom teacher and Student Centre/Resource support staff.

LIFE SKILLSThis program is intended for students with significant cognitive

and physical needs. The program is designed for students who will continue their education at Vincent Massey until the age of 21. The program offers students to develop skills for increased independent living, coupled with academic and work-experience, within inclusive environments. The classroom teacher and support staff ensure the environment is safe, fun, dynamic and meaningful learning opportunities.

SPORT & ARTS SCHOOLTHE SPORT PROGRAMThe Canadian Sport Centre and Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate established a program that enables high performance athletes to pursue their sport goals without forfeiting their academic development. This program is designed for athletes participating in individual sports at a provincial elite level. Supports include:

• Individually constructed timetable with the athlete’s training and travel schedule in mind (including optional courses designed for the high performance athlete).

• internet access while students are away for training and competition.

• teacher advisor/mentor who is the primary contact for coaches, parents and teachers.

• tutorial support.• regularly scheduled meetings and community-building events

for all athletes (recognizing that many students are ‘new to Massey’, and require peer connections).

THE ARTS PROGRAMAdditionally, the school provides an equally valuable opportunity for elite artists (typically actors, dancers, singers) to pursue their artistic goals without forfeiting their academic goals. Supports include:

• Individually constructed timetable with the artist’s training and travel schedule in mind (including optional courses).

• internet access while students are away for rehearsals, performances or competitions.

• teacher advisor/mentor who is the primary contact for the student, parents and teachers.

• regularly scheduled meetings and community-building events for all artists/athletes (recognizing that many students are ‘new to Massey’ and require peer connections).

Vincent Massey also facilitates the following programs:HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (HSAP)With grade 9 and 10 compulsory courses completed, grade 11 and 12 students have an opportunity to begin an apprenticeship in a trade of their choice while working on completing their high school diploma requirements. Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age. The program still requires students to complete all compulsory courses at the grade 11 and 12 levels. Students can gain practical, paid work experience and benefit from:

• choice of an apprenticeship in 1 of 40 trades• hands-on learning• 8 supplemental credits for graduation based on 110 working

hours per credit• wages greater than minimum wage• on-the-job training hours that can be applied to full-time

apprenticeship training after graduation

• life long skill and career development while still in high school


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InForm Net

Any high school student currently enrolled in the Pembina Trails School Division may register for online courses offered by InForm Net (www.informnet.mb.ca).

Online learning through InForm Net provides students with daily instruction, assignments and evaluation through regular email and web-based interaction from a certified high school teacher. The student’s home school provides the course credit when subject requirements are met.

Online learning is not for everyone. It is an opportunity given to students who cannot get into a course offered at their school, need a credit required for graduation or would like to try a course not offered at their home school. The guidance counselor and school administration have the right to limit access to online courses if there are relevant academic issues associated with the student that would hinder progress in an online environment.

All interested students are encouraged to contact their school counselor and/or school administration for registration information.

SPECIAL CREDITS THAT ARE ISSUED BY EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Do you have AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE? • Are you involved in CADET TRAINING? • Are you considering taking a course through DISTANCE

LEARNING from the Department of Education?• Have you been taking THEORY AND PERFORMANCE MUSIC

EXAMS through the Western Board of Music or the Royal Conservatory of Toronto?

• Are you FLUENT IN A LANGUAGE that is not taught at Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate?

If any of the above scenarios applies to you, you may qualify for additional credits which can count as part of your 30 provincial elective or 32 electives (Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate diploma criteria) credits. To qualify for any of those listed above which apply, credentials must be reviewed by your counselor to ensure requirements are met.

MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY - www.mitt.ca/highschoolStudents who are interested in registering for courses offered through Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) must be residents of Pembina Trails School Division. The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology website has complete course information. Course brochures are available from the Vincent Massey Student Services office and your guidance counselor can facilitate registration at MITT.Programs such as: • Auto Mechanics,• Culinary Arts and Design,• Hairstyling,• and more

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Grade 10 Compulsory Courses - English ProgramELA20F ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 20FELA20FH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS HONOURS 20FH A minimum of 80% in gr. 9 ELA is

requiredGEOIC20F GEO ISSUES OF THE 21st CENTURY 20FMES20S MATH: ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS 20S Choose at least one MathMIAP20S MATH: INTRO TO APPLIED & PRE-CAL MATH 20S Choose at least one MathMIAP20SH MATH: ADV. INTRO TO APPLIED & PRE-CAL MATH

HONOURS 20SSemester 1 Must be taken with MPC30SH

PE20F PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 20FSCI20F SCIENCE 20FSCI20FH SCIENCE HOUNOURS 20FH See program description on page xx

Grade 11 Compulsory Courses - English ProgramELACF30S ELA: COMPREHENSIVE FOCUS 30S Choose at least one ELAELALF30S ELA: LITERARY FOCUS 30S Choose at least one ELAELALF30SH ELA: LITERARY FOCUS HONOURS 30SH A minimum of 70% in ELA20FH is

requiredELATF30S ELA: TRANSACTIONAL FOCUS 30S Choose at least one ELAHIS30F HISTORY: CANADIAN 30FMAP30S MATH: APPLIED MATHEMATICS 30S Choose at least one MathMES30S MATH: ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS 30S Choose at least one MathMPC30S MATH: PRE-CALCULUS MATH 30S Choose at least one MathMPC30SH MATH: PRE-CALCULUS MATH HONOURS 30SH Semester 2 Must be taken with

MIAP20SHPE30F-75 PHYS ED/HEALTH 30FPEBA30F PHYS ED: BASKETBALL ACADEMY 30F Semester 1 7:15-8:15amPEFA30F PHYS ED: FOOTBALL ACADEMY 30F Semester 2 morningPEVA30F PHYS ED: VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY 30F Semester 1

Grade 12 Compulsory Courses - English ProgramELACF40S ELA: COMPREHENSIVE FOCUS 40S Choose at least one ELAELALF40S ELA: LITERARY FOCUS 40S Choose at least one ELAELALF40SH ELA: LITERARY FOCUS HONOURS 40SH A minimum of 70% in ELALF30SH is

required. Semester 2 onlyELATF40S ELA: TRANSACTIONAL FOCUS 40S Choose at least one ELA

**The English Department recommends that students who plan to go to university take one of the grade 12 English elective courses. These courses provide essential instruction and practice in research and essay writing. See page 20 for course codes and descriptions.

MAP40S MATH: APPLIED MATHEMATICS 40S Choose at least one MathMES40S MATH: ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS 40S Choose at least one MathMPC40S MATH: PRE-CALCULUS MATH 40S Full year/alternating daysMPC40SH MATH: PRE-CALCULUS MATH HONOURS 40SH Full year/alternating days

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Grade 12 Compulsory Courses - English Program (cont’d)PE40F-50 PHYS ED/HEALTH 40F (50-50) Approval required by the 30F instructorPE40F-75 PHYS ED/HEALTH 40F (75-25)PEBA40F PHYS ED: BASKETBALL ACADEMY 40F Semester 1PEFA40F PHYS ED: FOOTBALL ACADEMY 40F Semester 1PEFFA40F PHYS ED: FEMALE FITNESS ADADEMY 40FPEMFA40F PHYS ED: MALE FITNESS ACADEMY 40F Semester 2PEVA40F PHYS ED: VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY 40F Semester 1

Grade 9 Immersion Compulsory Courses - French ProgramELA10F ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 10FXEP10F EDUCATION PHYSIQUE 10FXFR10F FRANÇAIS LANGUE SECONDE 10FXMAT10F MATHEMATIQUES 10FXSCI10F SCIENCES DE LA NATURE 10FXSSCCW10F SCIENCES HUMAINES 10F

Grade 10 Immersion Compulsory Courses - French ProgramXEP20F EDUCATION PHYSIQUE 20FELA20F ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 20FELA20FH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS HONOURS 20FH A minimum of 80% in gr.9 ELA is

requiredXFR20F FRANÇAIS LANGUE SECONDE 20FXGEOIC20F ENJEUX GÉOGRAPHIQUES DU 21E SIÈCLE 20FXMIAP20S INTRO MATH APPLIQUES ET PRE-CALCUL 20SXMIAP20SA INTRO MATH APPLIQUES ET PRE-CAL AVANCÉES 20SAXMQU20S MATHE: AU QUOTIDIEN 20SXSCI20F SCIENCES DE LA NATURE 20FXSCI20FA SCIENCES DE LA NATURE ADVANCÉ 20FA

Grade 11 Immersion Compulsory Courses - French ProgramXEP30F-75 EDUCATION PHYSIQUE 30F ELACF30S ELA: COMPREHENSIVE FOCUS 30S Choose at least one ELAELALF30S ELA: LITERARY FOCUS 30S Choose at least one ELAELALF30SH ELA: LITERARY FOCUS HONOURS 30SH A minimum of 70% in ELA20FH is

requiredELATF30S ELA: TRANSACTIONAL FOCUS 30S Choose at least one ELAXFRLC30S FRANÇAIS LANGUE ET COMMUNICATION 30SXHIC30F HISTOIRE DU CANADA 30FXMAP30S MATHE: APPLIQUÉES 30SXMPC30S MATHE: PRÉ-CALCUL 30SXMPC30SA MATHE: PRÉ-CALCUL AVANCÉ 30SAXMQU30S MATHEMATIQUES AU QUOTIDIEN 30S


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Grade 12 Immersion Compulsory Courses - French ProgramXEP40F-50 EDUCATION PHYSIQUE 40F ELACF40S ELA: COMPREHENSIVE FOCUS 40S Choose at least one ELAELALF40S ELA: LITERARY FOCUS 40S Choose at least one ELAELALF40SH ELA: LITERARY FOCUS HONOURS 40SH A minimum of 70% in ELA20FH is

requiredELATF40S ELA: TRANSACTIONAL FOCUS 40S Choose at least one ELAXFRLC40S FRANÇAIS LANGUE ET COMMUNICATION 40SXMAP40S MATHE: APPL 40SXMPC40S MATHE: PRÉ-CALCUL 40SXMPC40SA MATHE: PRÉ-CALCUL AVANCÉ 40SAXMQU40S MATHEMATIQUES AU QUOTIDIEN 40S

Immersion Optional Courses - French ProgramXESP10F ESPAGNOL 10FXDRA20S ARTS DRAMATIQUES 20SXESP20F ESPAGNOL 20FXBIO30S BIOLOGIE 30SXBIO30SA BIOLOGIE AVANCÉ 30SAXCH30S CHIMIE 30S

English Elective and Optional Courses - English ProgramELALL40S/40SH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY FORMS 40S, 40SH ELECTIVE - see page 20 for more infoELATC40S LANGUAGE AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION 40S ELECTIVE - see page 20 for more infoELATR40S LANGUAGE AND TRANSACTIONAL FORMS 40S ELECTIVE - see page 20 for more infoWRI31G CREATIVE WRITING 31G Pre-req: ELA20FWRI41G CREATIVE WRITING 41G Pre-req: WRI31GFILM21G INTRO TO FILM STUDIES 21G Recommneded pre-req: ELA20FFILM31G FILMS FOR CHANGE 31G Pre-req: FILM21G

CSL41G LANGUAGE AND THE CONTEMPORARY SONG LYRIC 41G

Pre-req: ELA20F

PS25/35G PUBLIC SPEAKING 25/35GLIT42S ADVANCED PLACEMENT: ENGLISH 42S AP Semester 1 Pre-req: Grade 11 ELAUELA42U U of W ENGLISH 42U Sept. to April, alternate days

XCH30SA CHIMIE AVANCÉ 30SAXESP30S ESPAGNOL 30SXPHY30S PHYSIQUE 30SXSCI30S SUJETS D'ACTUALITÉ EN SCIENCES 30SXBIO40S BIOLOGIE 40SXBIO40SA BIOLOGIE AVANCÉ 40SAXCH40S CHIMIE 40SXCH40SA CHIMIE AVANCÉ 40SAXESP40S ESPAGNOL 40S (4 year)XMCI45S INTRODUCTION AU CALCUL 45SXPHY40S PHYSIQUE 40SXPSY40S PSYCHOLOGIE 40SXSCI40S SCIENCES INTERDISCIPLINAIRES 40S


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English Elective and Optional Courses - English Program (cont’d)EAL21G ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE 21G Recommned for EAL students transferring

into regular programming.EAL31G ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE 31GEAL41G ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE 41G

Mathematics Optional Courses - English ProgramMAD45S MATH: ADVANCED MATHEMATICS 45S Recommended for students taking MPC40S/

MPC40SHMCI45S MATH: INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS 45SUCAL42U MATH: U of W CALCULUS Pre-req: MPC40S/MPC40SH

Science Optional Courses - English ProgramBIO30S BIOLOGY 30SBIO30SH BIOLOGY HONOURS 30SH Semester 2BIO40S BIOLOGY 40SBIO40SH BIOLOGY HONOURS 40SHCH30S CHEMISTRY 30S Precal/Applied Math recommendedCH30SH CHEMISTRY HONOURS 30SH Semester 1 Precal/Applied Math

recommendedCH40S CHEMISTRY Precal/Applied Math recommendedCH40SH CHEMISTRY HONOURS 40SH Semester 2 Precal/Applied Math

recommendedSCI30S CURRENT SCIENCE TOPICSMICRO (.5) 31G MICROBIOLOGYDNA(.5) 41G DNA SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGYISG40S INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES 40SPHY30S PHYSICS 30S Precal/Applied Math recommendedPHY40S PHYSICS 40S Precal/Applied Math recommendedUBIO42U U of W BIOLOGY 42U Runs through both semestersUCHEM42U U of W CHEMISTRY 42U Runs through both semesters

Social Sciences Optional Courses - English ProgramAHIS20G AMERICAN HISTORY 20GANTH31G ANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGYGEO40S GEOGRAPHY: WORLD HUMAN 40SGI40S GLOBAL ISSUES 40SECO 40S ECONOMICS 40SHWC40S HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION 40SLAW40S LAW 40SPSY40S PSYCHOLOGY 40SPSY42S ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY 42S AP Pre-req: PSY40S Semester 1 onlyARTHIS42S ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY 42S AP

The Arts Optional Courses - English ProgramVisual Arts

ART10S VISUAL ART 10SART20S VISUAL ART 20S Pre-req: ART10S or by special permission

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The Arts Optional Courses - English Program (cont’d)ART30S VISUAL ART 30S Pre-req: ART20S or by special permissionART40S VISUAL ART 40S Pre-req: ART30S or by special permissionDPH20S DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 20SDPH30S DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 30SDPH40S DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 40S

BandXBA10S BAND 10S with XBA15SBA20S BAND 20S with BA25SBA30S BAND 30S with BA35SBA40S BAND 40S with BA45SJB10S JAZZ BAND 10S Must be enrolled in BA10SJB20S JAZZ BAND 20S Must be enrolled in BA20SJB30 JAZZ BAND 30S Must be enrolled in BA30S/40SJB40S JAZZ BAND 40S Must be enrolled inBA30S/40SJENS20S JAZZ ENSEMBLE 20S AuditionJENS30S JAZZ ENSEMBLE 30S AuditionJENS40S JAZZ ENSEMBLE 40S AuditionWIND10S WIND ENSEMBLE 10S AuditionWIND20S WIND ENSEMBLE 20S AuditionWIND30S WIND ENSEMBLE 30S AuditionWIND40S WIND ENSEMBLE 40S Audition

MusicGUI20S GUITAR 20G Recommended student have a guitar to

practice at home.GUI30S GUITAR 30S Pre-req: GUI20S

ChoralCHOR10S CHORAL MUSIC 10SCHOR20S CHORAL MUSIC 20SCHOR30S CHORAL MUSIC 30SCHOR40S CHORAL MUSIC 40SVENS20S VOCAL ENSEMBLE 20S Audition Pre-req: CHOR20SVENS30S VOCAL ENSEMBLE 30S Audition Pre-req: CHOR30SVENS40S VOCAL ENSEMBLE 40S Audition Pre-req: CHOR40S

DanceDANCE10S DANCE10SDANCE20S DANCE 20SDANCE30S DANCE 30S Pre-req: DANCE20SDANCE40S DANCE 40S Pre-req: DANCE30S

DramaDRAMA20S DRAMA 20SDRAMA30S DRAMA 30S Pre-req: DRAMA20S or IMP20S or special

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The Arts Optional Courses - English Program (cont’d)DRAMA40S DRAMA 40S Pre-req: DRAMA30S or IMP30S or special

permission

Improvisational TheatreIMP20S INTRODUCTORY IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE 20SIMP30S INTERMEDIATE IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE 30S Pre-req: IMP20SIMP40S ADVANCED IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE 40S Pre-req: IMP30S

Musical TheatreMUT10S MUSICAL THEATRE 10SMUT20S MUSICAL THEATRE 20SMUT30S MUSICAL THEATRE 30S Pre-req: MUT20S Spring ShowMUT40S MUSICAL THEATRE 40S Pre-req: MUT30S Spring Show

Commerce, Technology, and Vocational Pathways Optional Courses - English ProgramCareer Development

LWE10S LIFE/WORK EXPLORATION 10SLWP20S LIFE/WORK PLANNING 20SLWB30S LIFE/WORK BUILDING 30S Pre-req: LWP20S or special permission.

Must be taken with LWT40SLWT40S LIFE/WORK TRANSITIONS 40S Must be taken with LWB30SCFE35G/CFE45G CREDIT FOR EMPLOYMENTSDCEP 20S/30S/40S

STUDENT-DIRECTED CAREER EXPLORATION

Commerce & FinanceRET20S RETAILING 20SKBA25S KEYBOARDING 25S with PC25SPC25S PRINT COMMUNICATIONS 25S with KBA25SPF21G PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING 21GVV30S VISIONS AND VENTURES: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 30SACC30S ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 30SACC40S ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS 40SMP40S MARKETING PRACTICUM 40S

Computer TechnologyWD35S WEB DESIGN 35S with IW35SIW35S INTERACTIVE WEBSITES 35S with WD35SANI35S 2D ANIMATION 35S with MOD35SMOD35S 3D MODELING 35S with ANI35SCS30S COMPUTER SCIENCE 30SCS40S COMPUTER SCIENCE 40S

Graphic TechnologyPRINTM20S PRINT MEDIA: 20S yearbook publicationPRINTM30S PRINT MEDIA: 30S yearbook and ICVMC Strive publicationPRINTM40S PRINT MEDIA: 40S yearbook and ICVMC Strive publication

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Commerce, Technology, and Vocational Pathways Optional Courses - English Program (cont’d)DD25G DRAFTING DESIGN 25G formally known as Technical Drawing and

DraftingDI30S DIGITAL EDITING / PROCESSING 30S formally known as Digital ImagingGCT20G GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 20GGCT30S GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 30S Pre-req: GCT20GGCT40S APPLIED GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 40S

Video ProductionVP20S VIDEO PRODUCTION 20SVP30S VIDEO PRODUCTION 30SVP40S VIDEO PRODUCTION 40SDEP40S DIGITAL EDITING / PROCESSING 40S formally known as Editing and Effects

Human EcologyFN15G FOOD AND NUTRITION 15G for grade 9 students onlyFN25G FOOD AND NUTRITION 25GFN30G FOOD AND NUTRITION 30GFN40S FOOD AND NUTRITION 40SFS15F FAMILY STUDIES 15F with FS25F

formally known as Introduction to Child Care

FS25F FAMILY STUDIES 25F with FS15Fformally known as Preschool Techniques

FS30S FAMILY STUDIES 30S Pre-req: FS15F/25F or permission from instructorformally known as Introduction to Applied Child Care

FS40S FAMILY STUDIES 40S

Practical ArtsWWT20G WOODWORK TECHNOLOGY 20GWWT30S WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY 30S Pre-req: WWT20GWWT40S WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY 40S Pre-req: WWT30S

Languages - English ProgramBasic French

FCC20F FRENCH COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE 20FFCC30S FRENCH COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE 30SFCC40S FRENCH COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE 40S

SpanishSPA20F SPANISH 20F Level 1 SpanishSPA30S SPANISH 30S Level 2 SpanishSPA40S SPANISH 40S

College Board SpanishSPA42S ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE AND

CULTURE 42S


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Languages - English Program (cont’d)Japanese

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SECTION III: COMPULSORY COURSESGRADE 9 FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

COMPLUSORYCOURSESFrançais 10F 1,0 credit Code: XFR10FThis basic course will help students develop their skills in a second language through guided projects targeting oral and written comprehension and productions. Students will focus on developing strategies for planning and managing their newly developed abilities.

Éducation Physique-Éducation a la Santé 10F 1,0 credit Code: XEP10FThis mandatory one-credit course is based on the following general learning outcomes: Movement, fitness management, safety, personal and social management, and healthy lifestyles.Movement: The student must possess specific motor skills, understanding of motor development and experience various forms of physical activity. Fitness management: The student must be able to develop and follow a personal fitness program.Safety: The student must be able to behave safely and responsibly. Personal and Social Management: The student must be able to know himself, to make decisions favorable to his health and to build positive relationships.Healthy lifestyles: The student must be able to make informed decisions to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

English Language Arts 10F 1.0 credit Code: ELA10FThis grade 9 course focuses on the acquisition of language and literacy skills through listening, speaking, viewing, and representing, as well as reading and writing. In keeping with the literacy demands placed on them, students now learn to read and produce a wide range of texts.

Mathématiques 10F 1,0 credit Code: XMA10FThe grade 9 mathematics course will help students develop their conceptual knowledge and basic skills that will prove useful in grade 10. The study subjects in grade 9 are part of a course based on previous knowledge, progressing from simple to more complex conceptual representations. Topics include: powers, rational numbers, linear equations, geometry, measurements and algebra.

Sciences Humaines: Le Canada Dans Le Monde Contemporain 1,0 credit Code: XSSCCW10FThis course will assure an understanding of Canadian society, focusing on Canada’s regional diversities, as well as the roles and responsibilities of everyday Canadians. Students will reflect on the question: “What is a Canadian?”, while examining the multicultural components of our society. An emphasis will be placed on the challenges faced by Canada over the course of its existence.

Sciences de la Nature 10F1,0 credit Code: XSC10FStudents will use scientific methods such as observation, measurement, inference, classification, prediction, data organization and problem solving. Topics include: reproduction and heredity, electricity, the periodic table and the elements, and the stars and planets.

GRADE 10-12 FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

FRENCH LANGUAGE ARTS COMPULSORYCOURSESFrançais 20F, 30S, and 40S courses (French language arts) provide students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their skills in oral and written comprehension, speaking and writing. This language proficiency will allow students to use French to communicate in various contexts, both academic and social. They are mandatory courses for those in French Immersion.

Français 20F1,0 credit Code: XFR20FPrerequisite: XFR10FAt the grade 10 level, students are asked to continue their acquisition of the French language by exploring a variety of texts to better understand their formats and structures.

Français Langue et Communication 30S1,0 credit Code: XFRLC30SPrerequisite: XFR20FAt the grade 11 level, students are asked to refine their perspective on various topics and explain analytical and argumentative reasoning according to the rules of these types of communications. The course pays special attention to the characteristics of media communication.

Français Langue et Communication 40S1,0 credit Code: XFRLC40SPrerequisite: XFRLC30SAt the grade 12 level, students are expected to exercise their critical thinking on various topics and to clarify an argumentative reasoning according to the rules of these types of communications.

COMPREHENSIVE FOCUSWhat we

readELACF

Biographies Plays Novels Poetry Scripts Articles Editorials Interviews Literary criticism

Memoirs

What we doELACF

Essays Poetry writing

Posters Film study

Journal responses

Dramatic performances

Speeches Readers’ theatre

Role playing

Dramaticperformances

LITERARY FOCUSWhat we

readELALF

Biographies Plays Novels Films Short stories

TV drama Scripts Reviews Letters Fables & Myths

What we doELALF

Script writing Poetry writing

Essays Story writing

Research papers

Video & filmmaking

Performances Dramatic readings

Role playing

Film study

TRANSACTIONAL FOCUSWhat we

readELATF

Biographies Nonfiction/ Memoirs

Articles Essays Speeches Stories Letters Poems Media texts Interviews

What we doELATF

Analyze Essay writing Presentations Website design

Technical writing

Visual representations

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ENGLISH and FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COMPULSORY COURSESCOMPULSORY COURSES and ELECTIVESEnglish is a compulsory course in each year of high school. The English program is designed to provide the study of language and various types of text. The wide variety of texts studied in Vincent Massey’s English classrooms connect with relevant themes and demonstrate the enduring truth that literature does matter and has much to say concerning the issues facing our world today. Some texts are timeless classics, others are more recent acquisitions, but all of them connect students to the wider world and promote the values we espouse as a UNESCO school.

HONOURSThe regular program follows the Manitoba curriculum and includes English at the grade 9 (for French Immersion students only), grade 10, grade 11 and grade 12 levels. The Honours program (4 credits) is designed for students who accept the challenge of an intensified study of English. The courses ELA20FH, ELALF30SH, ELALF40SH, and ELALL40SH are completed in the first two years at Vincent Massey, in the order listed. Only students with 80% or better in grade 9 should register for the English Honours program. Students who maintain a mark of 80% or better in each honours course will be able to continue to the next level in the program. However, students who receive a mark between 70%-80% must meet with their current honours English

teacher to determine whether it is in the student’s best interest to continue studying in the honours program. Students who complete all four courses in the first two years of the honours program are eligible to enrol in the University of Winnipeg English course in their grade 12 school year.

GRADE 10 COURSES

English 20F, 20FH (Honours) 1.0 credit Code: ELA20F or ELA20FHPrerequisite: ELA10FStudents in grade 10 English examine many types of text and language and experience many different points of view. Individual and group work help students interpret and respond to texts using different forms.

EAL-Transitional English 20E 1.0 credit Code: ELA20EMaterials and expectations are adapted for EAL learners, but a grade 10 English curriculum is followed. Students must be prepared for reading, writing and the study of literature.

GRADE 11 & 12 FOCUSThree Focus choices are available in high school English. In grade 11, students will select from Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, and Transactional Focus paths for a first grade 11 English credit. They may also select another of these courses for additional credit. Students should expect differences in emphasis and content, but not in challenge, among these courses. Teachers will have the same expectations of students in terms of workload and difficulty of texts in all Focus courses. Students are free to select a different focus course in grade 12, regardless of which Focus course students choose in grade 11. Regardless of which Focus course students take, a common exam is written. All Focus courses qualify students for post-secondary education. The charts below describe the differences between the three types of “FOCUS” courses.

COMPREHENSIVE FOCUSWhat we

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Biographies Plays Novels Poetry Scripts Articles Editorials Interviews Literary criticism

Memoirs

What we doELACF

Essays Poetry writing

Posters Film study

Journal responses

Dramatic performances

Speeches Readers’ theatre

Role playing

Dramaticperformances

LITERARY FOCUSWhat we

readELALF

Biographies Plays Novels Films Short stories

TV drama Scripts Reviews Letters Fables & Myths

What we doELALF

Script writing Poetry writing

Essays Story writing

Research papers

Video & filmmaking

Performances Dramatic readings

Role playing

Film study

TRANSACTIONAL FOCUSWhat we

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Biographies Nonfiction/ Memoirs

Articles Essays Speeches Stories Letters Poems Media texts Interviews

What we doELATF

Analyze Essay writing Presentations Website design

Technical writing

Visual representations

Posters Editorials Desktop publishing

Articles

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Comprehensive Focus 30S1.0 credit Code: ELACF30SPrerequisite: ELA20FThis grade 11 course looks equally at literary and non-literary texts and a balance of practical or analytical and creative responses to them.

Literary Focus 30S, 30SH (Honours) 1.0 credit Code: ELALF30S or ELALF30SH Prerequisite: ELA20F OR ELA20FHThis grade 11 course focuses on literary texts in a variety of genres, with a growing emphasis on the art and craft of writing. Students will read, discuss, and interpret literature and will write both creative and analytical texts in response.

EAL- English Literature Focus 30E 1.0 credit Code: ELALF30EThis course provides further English study using materials adapted from provincial curriculum. Emphasis is placed on literacy and working with common themes found in ELA.

Transactional Focus 30S 1.0 credit Code: ELATF30S Prerequisite: ELA20FThis grade 11 course focuses on reading and writing non-literary texts, journalistic forms and creative non-fiction, but includes some literary texts as well.

EAL- English Comprehensive Focus 30E 1.0 credit Code: ELACF30E This course looks equally at literary and non-literary texts and a balance of practical or analytical and creative responses to them. This course provides further English study using materials adapted from provincial curriculum.

Comprehensive Focus 40S 1.0 credit Code: ELACF40S Prerequisite: ELACF30SThis grade 12 course builds on experiences in ELACF30S, but any student who has completed a grade 11 focus course may register for this course. Students look equally at literary and non-literary texts and a balance of practical or analytical versus creative responses to them. All students shall write the required provincial ELA Standards Test at the conclusion of this course.

EAL- English Comprehensive Focus 40E 1.0 credit Code: ELACF40E Prerequisite: ELACF30EThis course provides continued English study for students transitioning to language arts. Emphasis is placed on later stage writing and test preparation.

Literary Focus 40S, 40SH (Honours) 1.0 credit Code: ELALF40S or ELALF40SH Prerequisite: ELALF30S OR ELALF30SHThis grade 12 course builds on experiences in ELALF30S but any student who has completed a grade 11 focus course may register for this course. Students focus on literary texts and creative responses to them. All students shall write the required provincial ELA Standards Test at the conclusion of this course.

EAL- English Literature Focus 40E 1.0 credit Code: ELALF40E Prerequisite: ELALF30EAs an extension to ELALF30E, this course also provides further English study using materials adapted from provincial curriculum. Emphasis is placed on literacy and working with common themes found in ELA.

Transactional Focus 40S 1.0 credit Code: ELATF40S Prerequisite: ELATF30SThis grade 12 course builds on experiences in ELATF30S, but any student who has completed a grade 11 focus course may register for this course. Nonfiction reading and writing are emphasized. Research skills and using technology are some activities students will explore. All students shall write the required provincial ELA Standards Test at the conclusion of this course.

GRADE 12 ELECTIVE COURSESThe English Department strongly recommends that students take an English Electives because the skills learned in the elective courses benefit students planning to attend university. Why do many grade 12s choose an English Elective? (ELALL40S, ELATC40S or ELATR40S)

Benefits:

• The courses provide essential instruction and practice for university level writing, in particular, conducting research and essay writing.

• In Manitoba, universities allow students to present with two English credits (one Focus, one Elective) for scholarships.

• Students entering the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg who do not have Pre-Cal must have two English credits (one Focus, one Elective).

• For students considering U of W, if the mark is above 80%, it will replace the first year writing/rhetoric course.

• There is no final exam. Students complete a research project in lieu of an exam.

Language And Literary Forms 40S, 40SH 1.0 credit Code: ELALL40S or ELALL40SHThe focus of this elective is the study of the relationships among language, the arts and various forms of literary expression. Students will examine the changes in English literature over time as presented through a variety of literary genres, culminating in a major research essay and presentation on a literary topic of individual student interest. While this course is ideal for students wishing to pursue studies in the humanities, any students with an interest in reading and literature will benefit from the opportunities provided by this course. This course helps prepare students for the study of English at the post-secondary level.

Language And Technical Communication 40S 1.0 credit Code: ELATC40SThis course explores practical and technical approaches to communication with the goal of increasing clarity, accuracy, and focus in students’ everyday and future career communication. This course is ideal for everyone but may be of particular interest for students considering careers in business, education, medicine,


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sciences, and other areas of technology. The emphasis is on practical types of communication such as business letters, emails, brochures, research reports, presentations and formal speeches.

Language And Transactional Forms 40S 1.0 credit Code: ELATR40SThis writing course explores the many ways writers communicate their ideas. Writing, reading and speaking tasks of different styles and lengths will enable students to improve their ability to express themselves and communicate effectively. A variety of creative and non-fiction texts will be used to stimulate thought, discussion, and academic writing. The course will culminate in a formal research report and power point presentation.


MATHEMATICS/MATHÉMATIQUESCOMPULSORY COURSESIn the year 2000, UNESCO welcomed the declaration of that year as the “World Mathematical Year”. The years have passed, but the importance of mathematics in the world continues to grow. In many ways, mathematics is the universal language. Its grammar and syntax is used and understood throughout the world regardless of the user’s spoken language or country of origin. Its origins and development are rooted in many cultures and are the basis for numerous other disciplines. Its applications are spread throughout our modern world into diverse and wide ranging fields such as science, technology, communications, and economics. The Mathematics’ department at Vincent Massey stresses and supports the key role of the understanding and use of mathematics and its concepts in other fields of study. The department also stresses the development of critically thoughtful students.

WE RECOMMEND: In an effort to assist with students’ choices of mathematics courses, we have outlined the following recommendations based on their previous grades. It is our experience that students who follow these recommendations achieve success and are able to graduate from Vincent Massey on time. Students’ choice of course should be based on mathematics’ ability.

Grade 9 students entering Grade 10

Grade 9 mark RecommendationLess than 50% Grade 9 students with a mark less than

50% and did not receive a credit, are required to take MES20S/XMQU20S, and are required to recover their Grade 9 credit through a summer school program or the Vincent Massey Continuing Education Program (see Part II: Additional Programming, pg 8, for details).

Between 50-70% Grade 9 students with marks between 50 – 70% are required to take MES20S/XMQU20S in the first semester. They may then take MIAP20S/XMIAP20S in second semester, but direct entry into MIAP20S/XMIAP20S is not recommended.

Between 70-80% Grade 9 students with marks between 70 – 80% are recommended to take MIAP20S/XMIAP20S. Students can also take MES20S/XMQU20S as an additional credit.

Above 80% Grade 9 students with marks above 80% are recommended to take MIAP20SH (Honours). Students can also take MES20S as an additional credit.

HONOURS MATHEMATICS AT VINCENT MASSEYThe most demanding level of Mathematics is the honours program. It should only be attempted by those who enjoy theoretical problem-solving and math contests. Motivation, ability and diligence are a must. Typically, Honours students have grades above 80% in grade 9 Mathematics, and exhibit superior work habits and a strong mathematical aptitude.

Students are able to take additional high school Mathematics courses such as Applied Math 40S/Mathématiques Appliquées 40S, Essential Mathematics 40S/Mathématiques au Quotidien 40S, Accounting or Computer Science and receive credits for those courses. Honours students are required to write all major Canadian and American math contests. Honours students may not register for MPC30S OR 40S as a second optional compulsory course for credit. Students who have taken MIAP20S at their junior high/middle school, who wish to sign up for the Honours program, should register for Pre-Calculus 30SH scheduled in the second semester of their first year.

1st semester 2nd semester1st Year at Massey

Grade 10 Honours

Grade 11 Honours

2nd Year at Massey

Grade 12 Honours (every other day, all year)Introduction to Calculus/Advanced Top-ics in Mathematics

3rd Year at Massey

University of Winnipeg Calculus (every other day, all year)

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Grade 11: Grade 10 students to Grade 11

Grade 10 course Grade 10 mark

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MES20S/XMQU20S Less than 50%

Grade 10 students with marks LESS THAN 50% in MES20S/XMQU20S who did not receive their credit are required to retake MES20S/XMQU20S.

MES20S/XMQU20S Between 50 -100%

Grade 10 students with marks above 50% in MES20S/XMQU20S can continue to take MES30S/XMQU30S.

MIAP20SXMIAP20S Less than 50%

Grade 10 students with marks LESS THAN 50% in MIAP20S/XMIAP20S who did not receive their credit are required to take MES20S/XMQU20S.

MIAP20S/XMIAP20S Between 50 – 65%

Grade 10 students with marks between 50 – 65% in MIAP20S/XMIAP20S are required to take MES30S/XMQU30S first semester.


Grade 10 students with marks between 70 - 80% in MIAP20S/XMIAP20S are recommended to take MAP30S.

MIAP20S/XMIAP20S Above 80% Grade 10 students with marks above 80% in MIAP20S/XMIAP20S are recommended to take MPC30S/XMPC30S.

Note: Grade 10 students in MIAP20SH/XMIAP20SA [Honours] wishing to continue into MPC30SH/XMPC30SA [Honours] should maintain a mark of no less than 70%.



Recommendation

Essential Mathematics MES30S/XMQU30S

Less than 50%

Grade 11 students with marks LESS THAN 50% in MES30S/XMQU30S are required to retake MES30S/XMQU30S to acquire the mathematics credit.

Essential Mathematics MES30S/XMQU30S

Between 50-100%

Grade 11 students with a mark above 50% in MES30S/XMQU30S can continue to take MES40S/XMQU40S.

Applied / Pre-calculus MathMAP30S / MPC30SXMAP30S/XMPC30S

Less than 50%

Grade 11 students with a mark less than 50% in MAP30S /XMAP30S or MPC30S/XMPC30S who did not receive their credit, are required to take MES30S/XMQU30S.

Applied MathematicsMAP30S/XMAP30S

Between 50-65%

Grade 11 students with marks between 50 – 65% in MAP30S/XMAP30S are strongly recommended to take MES40S/XMQU40S. They can take MAP40S/XMAP40S, but it is not recommended.

Pre-Calculus MathematicsMPC30S/XMPC30S

Between 60-70%

Grade 11 students with marks between 60 – 70% in MPC30S/XMPC30S are recommended to take MES40SXMQU40S. They can take MAP40S/XMPC40S, but it is not recommended.

Pre-Calculus MathematicsMPC30S/XMPC30S

Between 70-80%

Grade 11 students with marks between 70 – 80% in MPC30S/XMPC30S can take MPC40S/XMPC40S. MAP40S/XMAP40S or MES40S/XMQU40S is recommended as an additional course to ensure attaining a mathematics’ credit for graduation.

Students taking MPC40S/XMPC40S and MPC40SH/XMPC40SA are recommended to take Introduction to Calculus/Advanced Topics in Mathematics, especially if intending to take Calculus in University.

Note: Grade 11 students in MPC30SH/XMAP40SA [Honours] wishing to continue in MPC40SH/XMPC40SA [Honours] should maintain a mark of 70%. Grade 12 students dropping MPC40S/XMPC40S mid-year will have to choose between MES40S/XMQU40S or MAP40S/XMAP40S second semester if they intend to graduate.

Note: Grade 12 students encountering difficulties in a mathematics course in semester 1 should meet with their guidance counselor and register for a second mathematics course in semester 2.


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Essential Mathematics 20S 1.0 credit Code: MES20S Prerequisite: Math 10FMathématiques au Quotidien 20S 1,0 credit Code: XMQU20SPrerequisite: Mathématiques XMA10FGrade 10 Essential Mathematics is intended for students whose post-secondary planning does not include a focus on mathematics and science-related fields. Grade 10 Essential Mathematics emphasizes consumer applications, problem-solving, decision-making and spatial sense. Students are expected to work both individually and in small groups on mathematical concepts and skills encountered in everyday life in a technological society.

Topics include recreational mathematics and games, problem analysis, personal finance and consumer decisions, geometry, trigonometry and measurement.

This course is required for students with a mark of 70% or lower in grade 9 mathematics (use previous chart to guide your course selection).

Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20S 1.0 credit Code: MIAP 20S Prerequisite: Math 10F (Graphing Calculator or Graphing Application required)Introduction aux Mathématiques Appliquées et Pré-Calcul 20S 1,0 credit Code: XMIAP20SPrerequisite: Mathématiques XMA10F

Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus Mathematics (MIAP20S) is a very challenging course, developed to prepare students planning on taking either Pre-Calculus or Applied Mathematics in grades 11 and 12.

Grade 10 Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus Mathematics is intended for students considering post-secondary studies that require a mathematics prerequisite. This pathway provides students with the mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills that have been identified for specific post-secondary programs of study. The topics studied form the foundation for topics to be studied in both grade 11 Applied Mathematics and grade 11 Pre-Calculus Mathematics. Students will engage in experiments and activities that include the use of technology, problem-solving, mental mathematics, and theoretical mathematics to promote the development of mathematical skills.

Topics include Linear Modeling, Graphing and Functions, Number Sense, Measurement and Trigonometry, Algebra and Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry and Surface Area and Volume. Exercises, as well as testing are cumulative, allowing students to master concepts over time. Many of the exercises and problems presented will require a higher level of thinking and understanding.

This course is recommended for students with a mark of 70% or higher in grade 9 mathematics.

Advanced Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20SH 1.0 credit Code: MIAP20SH Prerequisite: Math 10F (Scientific Calculator required)Introduction aux Mathématiques Appliquées et Pré-Calcul Avancé 20SA 1,0 credit Code: XMIAP20SAPrerequisite: Mathematiques 10FGrade 10 Advanced Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus includes all of the Mathematics 20S (Introduction to Applied and Pre-calculus) topics plus additional problems, competitions, challenges and advanced work. This course is recommended for exceptionally strong mathematics’ students with a mark of 80% or higher in grade 9 mathematics.

Note: Mathematics Honours courses are intended for students who would be able to finish their three mathematics credits in the first two years at Vincent Massey. In their final year at Vincent Massey these students may take University Calculus for a University of Winnipeg credit (taught at Vincent Massey). They may also wish to take additional high school optional courses such as Introduction to Calculus, Advanced Topics in Mathematics or Computer Science. The university course may be counted as a high school credit. At Vincent Massey, students must apply to have their university credit applied to their high school transcript.

Essential Mathematics 30S 1.0 credit Code: MES30S Prerequisite: MES20SMathématiques Au Quotiden 30S 1,0 credit Code: XMQU30SPrerequisite: XMES20SGrade 11 Essential Mathematics is intended for students whose post-secondary planning does not include a focus on mathematics and science-related fields. Grade 11 Essential Mathematics emphasizes consumer applications, problem-solving, decision making, and spatial sense. The course builds on the knowledge and skills of grade 10 Essential Mathematics and provides a foundation for the topics studied in grade 12 Essential Mathematics.

Topics include: Analysis of Games and Numbers, Interest and Credit, Managing Money, 3-D Geometry, Relations and Patterns, Statistics, Trigonometry, and Design Modeling.

This course is required for students with a mark less than 65% in grade 10 MIAP20S (use previous chart to guide your course selection).

Applied Mathematics 30S1.0 credit Code: MAP30S Prerequisite: MIAP20S (Graphing calculator or graphing applications and other applications are required in ALL APPLIED MATHEMATICS courses)Mathématiques Appliquées 30S 1,0 credit Code: XMAP30SPrerequisite: XMAP20SAlthough Applied Mathematics [MAP30S/MAP40S] uses some technology, it is also very challenging and is not recommended for every student. Strong algebra and computation skills are required.

Grade 11 Applied Mathematics is intended for students considering post-secondary studies that do not require a study of theoretical calculus. It is context driven and promotes the learning of numerical and geometrical problem-solving techniques as they relate to the world around us. It builds upon the foundation



Recommendation

MES20S/XMQU20S Less than 50%

Grade 10 students with marks LESS THAN 50% in MES20S/XMQU20S who did not receive their credit are required to retake MES20S/XMQU20S.

MES20S/XMQU20S Between 50 -100%

Grade 10 students with marks above 50% in MES20S/XMQU20S can continue to take MES30S/XMQU30S.

MIAP20SXMIAP20S Less than 50%

Grade 10 students with marks LESS THAN 50% in MIAP20S/XMIAP20S who did not receive their credit are required to take MES20S/XMQU20S.


Grade 10 students with marks between 50 – 65% in MIAP20S/XMIAP20S are required to take MES30S/XMQU30S first semester.


Grade 10 students with marks between 70 - 80% in MIAP20S/XMIAP20S are recommended to take MAP30S.

MIAP20S/XMIAP20S Above 80% Grade 10 students with marks above 80% in MIAP20S/XMIAP20S are recommended to take MPC30S/XMPC30S.

Note: Grade 10 students in MIAP20SH/XMIAP20SA [Honours] wishing to continue into MPC30SH/XMPC30SA [Honours] should maintain a mark of no less than 70%.

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knowledge and skills from grade 10 Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus Mathematics and builds a foundation for grade 12 Applied Mathematics. Primary goals of Applied Mathematics are to have students develop critical thinking skills through problem-solving and model real world situations mathematically to make predictions.

Topics include: Measurement, Geometry, Logical Reasoning, Statistics, and Relations and Functions. Additionally, students will complete a Mathematics Research Project.

This course is intended for students with a mark of 70% or higher in MIAP20S. Students with a mark less than 65% are required to take Essential Mathematics 30S [MES30S].

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30S 1.0 credit Code: MPC30S Prerequisite: MIAP20S (Scientific Calculator required)Mathématiques Pré-Calcul 30S 1,0 credit Code: XMPC30SPrerequisite: XMIAP20SNote: Pre-calculus Mathematics (MPC30S/XMPC30S / MPC40S/XMP40S) is an extremely difficult course and is not recommended for every student. A strong background and understanding of mathematics concepts is required, as well as a strong work ethic.

Grade 11 Pre-Calculus Mathematics is designed for students who intend to study Calculus and related mathematics as part of post-secondary education. It builds on the topics studied in grade 10 MIAP20S and provides background knowledge and skills for grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics. The course comprises a high level study of theoretical mathematics with an emphasis on problem-solving and mental mathematics.

Topics include the study of Quadratic Functions, Trigonometry, Algebra, and Reciprocal Functions.

This course is intended for students with a mark of 80% or higher in Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20S. Students with a mark less than 80% are recommended to take Applied Mathematics 30S.

Students with a mark less than 65% are required to take Essential Mathematics 30S.

Advanced Grade 11 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30SH 1.0 credit Code: MPC30SH Prerequisite: MIAP20SHPré-Calcul 30SA Avancé 1,0 credit Code: XMPC30SAPrerequisite: XMIAP20SAThis course includes all of the topics in Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30S, plus additional advanced and challenging problems, competitions and work. This course is intended for students who maintained a mark of 70% or higher in MIAP20SH (Honours).

Essential Mathematics 40S 1.0 credit Code: MES40SPrerequisite: MES30SMathématiques au Quotidien 40S 1,0 credit Code: XMQU40SPrerequisite: XMAP30S ou XMPC30S, XMPC30SA, XMQU30SMES40S is intended for students whose post-secondary planning

does not include a focus on mathematics and science related fields. MES40S emphasizes consumer applications, problem-solving, decision-making, as well as number understanding and use. Students are expected to work both individually and in small groups on mathematical concepts and skills encountered and used in a technological society. Assessment in MES40S is varied. In addition to traditional tests and quizzes, alternative assessments such as projects, summative unit essays, experiments, journals, homework and portfolios.

Topics include problem analysis, analysis of games and numbers, personal finance, probability, measurement, geometry and trigonometry, owning and operating vehicles and statistics. A Provincial Standards Test is a required component of this course.

Applied Mathematics 40S1.0 credit Code: MAP40S Prerequisite: MAP30S or MPC30S (Graphing calculator required)Mathématiques Appliquées 40S 1,0 credit Code: XMAP40SPrerequisite: XMAP30SGrade 12 Applied Mathematics is for students planning to pursue post-secondary studies in mathematics and science. This course is recommended for students who are not required to take Pre-Calculus Mathematics as a prerequisite for their post-secondary studies. Review your post-secondary requirements with your guidance counselor before registering for your high school mathematics course. Technology is an integral part of Applied Mathematics. Graphing calculators and/or computers are used by students for mathematical explorations, modeling and problem-solving.

Topics include Financial Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Probability, Relations and Functions, and Design and Measurement. Additionally, students will complete a Mathematics Research Project.

A graphing calculator or a graphing application and other applications are required in all Applied Mathematics courses. A Provincial Standards Test is a required component of this course. Scheduling of this test is mandated by the Province.

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S1.0 credit Code: MPC40S Prerequisite: MPC30SMathématiques Pré-Calcul 40S 1,0 credit Code: XMPC40S Prerequisite: XMPC30S ou XMPC30SAThis is a continuation of MPC30S. The course is designed for students who intend to take a calculus course at university. Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S is a curriculum available for students planning to pursue post-secondary studies in mathematics and science.

The topics covered in the course include study of transformations of functions, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, polynomial functions, radical functions, rational functions, and the binomial theorem.

Students who earn a mark of less than 70% in Pre-Calculus 30S should consider taking either Applied Mathematics 40S or Essential Mathematics 40S to ensure a mathematics credit, necessary for graduation.

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hour. A Provincial Standards Test is a required component of this course. Scheduling of this test is mandated by the Province.

Advanced Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40SH 1.0 credit Code: MPC40SH Prerequisite: MPC30SHPré-Calcul 40Sa Avancé 1,0 credit Code: XMPC40SAPrerequisite: XMPC30SAThis is a continuation of Pre-Calculus 30SH. The course is designed for students who intend to take a calculus course at university. The topics covered in the course include study of transformations of functions, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, polynomial functions, radical functions, rational functions, and the binomial theorem. Students finishing Pre-Calculus in grade 11 are eligible to take the University of Winnipeg Calculus course offered at Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate. MPC40SH is a full year course offered every second day from September to June. Students in this course are encouraged to take Advanced Mathematics 45S/Introduction to Calculus 45S concurrently with MPC40SH. A Provincial Standards Test is a required component of this course. The scheduling of this test is mandated by the Province. This course is intended for students who maintained a mark of 70% or higher in MPC30SH.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION/EDUCATION PHYSIQUE COMPULSORY COURSESTo complete the Physical Education course requirements, students must complete 4 full credits in Physical Education, Activities and Health. In grade 11 and 12 students will continue with the block system for the core and activity components, but will also be allowed to log outside activity hours for their personal activity time. All courses must be completed within the semester in which it appears on the student’s timetable. The goal of the Physical Education department is to maximize the opportunity that students have in trying new and familiar activities. Students may select activities by interest in the hope that a healthy, active lifestyle will be the result. The exceptional structure of the Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate program gives students choice: ultimately it was developed to impress upon our students the importance of caring for their ‘body’ not only for the today, but also for their future.

Students will be offered a wide selection of activities that promote active living and a healthy lifestyle in order to complete their credits. All classes are co-educational. Many of the aspects of the Physical Education program promote and engage students in the foundational aspects of UNESCO including: active transportation, cultural games, fair play and social issues.

GRADE 11 and 12 ACADEMIESIn addition to the Male and Female Fitness academies, Vincent Massey offers 3 specialized sport academy courses within the Physical Education program. These courses meet the Physical Education course requirement in grade 11 and grade 12. Each course will be open to students who wish to pursue an extensive course of study in skill and knowledge acquisition in one of the following areas: basketball, football, and volleyball. The academy courses are ideal for students who wish to pursue and develop their potential and knowledge of a preferred sport/activity. Each course may require that students complete requirements outside of the regular school day and will have fees associated to cover the costs of facilities and guest speakers. The fee for each is $100.00.

The sport specific courses follow a similar outline:• Personal Fitness Management, as it relates to

each specific sport• Advanced technical and tactical instruction• Theory in the areas: Coaching Certification,

Human Anatomy, Nutrition, Officiating, Prevention and Care of Injuries and Sport Psychology.

• Core curriculum of the general Physical Education programs is also covered including mental health, substance use and abuse prevention.

French Immersion students who opt for academies All students need a grade 11 and grade 12 physical education credit to receive their French Immersion diploma. For those students who opt to take a Physical Education academy in grade 11 and/or grade 12, since not offered in French, will not be expected to take their physical education credit in French. However, the student is still expected to have 21 credits in French or 22 credits (Honours) for a French Immersion diploma. This decision is based on past practice: if the school is unable to offer the credit in French, the student will be given permission to receive the credit in English.

COMPULSORY COURSES Physical Education 20F 1.0 credit Code: PE20F Education Physique - Activités et Hygiène 20F 1,0 credit Code: XEP20F

The grade 10 Physical Education program is made up of two components: Activity and Healthy Lifestyles. In the 20F Activity portion of the credit: Introduction to Fitness Training, Winter Activity, and a variety of activities (team sports, winter activities, fitness activities, and individual pursuits) are covered. Some of the activities may include: racquetball/squash, badminton, cross-country skiing, team handball, low organized games, ultimate, volleyball, touch football, rugby, indoor soccer, fitness activities, golf, basketball, weight training, tennis, beach volleyball, and floor hockey. Students will also be exposed to new technologies in Physical Education.The Health Education component of the Physical Education curriculum covers topics based on the needs and pressures students experience during their high school years and the health risks to which youth are particularly vulnerable. Examples include Physical Fitness, Substance Use and Abuse, Nutrition, C.P.R., and Healthy Relationships. This course is presented through the combined effort of the Physical Education staff, counselors, and various guest presenters.

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Physical Education/ Health Education 30F and 40F 1.0 credit for each level Code: PE30F and PE40F or PE40F

Education Physique 30F/40F 1,0 credit Code: XEP30F et XEP40FThese compulsory full credit courses are designed to help students take greater ownership of their physical fitness development, encourage the discovery of physical activities suited to their personal interests, and promote an active, healthy lifestyle.

The grade 11 course is made up of 75% of in-school time with 25% out-of-class activities. The students will study topics related to fitness management, mental/emotional health, substance use and abuse prevention, as well as the social impact of sport. Students will choose 6 activity blocks to complete the course.

The grade 12 course has two options: • 75-25% with 30 hours out-of-class, or • 50-50% with 55 hours out of class. The students will study topics related to fitness, nutrition, personal and social development and healthy relationships. Students must complete the activity component of the course.

The students will also be required for both 30F and 40F courses to develop and implement a physical activity plan as part of a physical activity practicum. Students will be introduced to risk management planning to minimize the associated risks of the activities they have chosen. Students will be graded for completion of the course with a Complete or Incomplete designation. No percentage mark is given.

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: Parents/guardians will be required to review the student’s physical activity plan and sign an informed consent agreement acknowledging their approval of the chosen activities and acceptance of the responsibility for risk management, safety and supervision. Parents/guardians will also be required to verify the entries made in the physical activity log through a sign-off procedure.

NOTE: Grade 11 students will be responsible to earn 25% of their course requirement outside of class time. Grade 12 students at Massey will have the option of earning 25% or 50% of their course requirement outside of class time. If requested, we will also provide the opportunity for students to earn 100% of their compulsory full credit in Physical Education class.

ADDITIONAL COMPULSORY COURSES FITNESS AND SPORT ACADEMIES Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate offers 3 specialized sport academy courses and 2 specialized fitness academy courses within the Physical Education program. These courses meet the Physical Education course requirement in grade 11 and grade 12, therefore students can not register for a second grade level physical education credit. Each course will be open to students who wish to take an extensive course of study in skill and knowledge acquisition in one of the following areas:

• Football• Basketball• Volleyball• Grade 12 Personal Fitness (Male Fitness / Female Fitness)

Basketball Academy 30F/40F 1.0 credit each Code: PEBA30F & PEBA40FNote: These courses are offered in semester 1.These full credit courses are ideal for students who wish to pursue and develop knowledge in the sport of basketball, and to reach personal potential as a student-athlete, coach, official and trainer. The grade 11-12 combined course is made up of 100% in-school time with the occasional out-of-school session. This course is open to any student who wishes to take an extensive course of study in skill acquisition in the sport of basketball. This course will take place in semester 1, before the regular school day (7:15 a.m. start time), and has a $100.00 fee attached to it to cover the cost of officiating certification and guest instructors. Fees are due by the 1st day of class, and the cheque is made out to Vincent Massey Collegiate. Students will be graded for completion of the course with a COMPLETE (CO) or INCOMPLETE (IN) designation. The students will study topics related to:

• Personal fitness management as it relates to basketball• Advanced technical and tactical instruction in off-season and

in-season programming• Related theory in areas of nutrition and hydration, history of

sport, prevention and care of injuries, prevention and care of injuries, human anatomy and officiating certification

• Performance enhancing drug use and abuse prevention.

Football Academy 30F 1.0 credit Code: PEFA30F Note: This course is offered in semester 2. Also parents/guardians will be required to review the student’s physical activity plan and sign an informed consent agreement acknowledging their approval of the chosen activities and acceptance of the responsibility for risk management, safety and supervision. Parents/guardians will also be required to verify the entries made in the physical activity log through a sign-off procedure.

This full credit course is ideal for students who wish to pursue and develop knowledge in the sport of football, and to reach personal potential as a student-athlete, coach, official and trainer. The grade 11 course is made up of 75% in-school time with 25% out -of-class activities. This course is open to any student who wishes to take an extensive course of study in skill acquisition in the sport of football. This course will take place before the regular school day, and has a $100.00 fee attached to it to cover the cost of officiating certification and guest instructors. Fees are due by the 1st day of class, and the cheque is made out to Vincent Massey Collegiate. Students will be graded for completion of the course with a COMPLETE (CO) or INCOMPLETE (IN) designation. The students will study topics related to:

• Personal fitness management as it relates to football• Advanced technical and tactical instruction in off-season and




Volleyball Academy 30F and 40F 1.0 credit each Code: PEVA30F and PEVA40FNote: These courses are offered in semester 1. These full credit courses are ideal for students who wish to pursue and develop knowledge in the sport of volleyball, and to reach per-sonal potential as a student-athlete, coach, official and trainer. The grade 11-12 combined course is made up of 100% in-school time


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with the occasional out-of-school session. This course is open to any student who wishes to take an extensive course of study in skill acquisition in the sport of volleyball. This course will take place in semester 1 period 5, and has a $100.00 fee attached to it to cover the cost of officiating certification and guest instructors. Fees are due by the 1st day of class, and the cheque is made out to Vincent Massey Collegiate. Students will be graded for completion of the course with a COMPLETE (CO) or INCOMPLETE (IN) designation. The students will study topics related to:

• Personal fitness management as it relates to volleyball• Advanced technical and tactical instruction in off-season and




Female Fitness Academy 40F 1.0 credit Code: PEFFA40FThis full credit course is ideal for female students who wish to pursue and develop knowledge in the area of personal fitness. The grade 12 course is made up of 100% in-school time. This course is open to any female student who wishes to work hard to improve their personal fitness through a variety of community and school-based activities. This course will take place during the regular school day with the possibility of some field trip activities after school. There is a $100.00 fee attached to this course to cover the cost of guest instructors and class field trips. Fees are due by the 1st day of class, and the cheque is made out to Vincent Massey Collegiate. Students will be graded for completion of the course with a COMPLETE (CO) or INCOMPLETE (IN) designation. The students will study topics related to:

• Personal fitness management • Evaluation of community fitness programs and facilities• Related theory in the areas of nutrition and program planning.

Male Fitness Academy 40F 1.0 credit Code: PEMFA40FThis full credit course is ideal for male students who wish to pursue and develop knowledge in the area of personal fitness. The course is made up of 100% in-school time. The course is open to any male grade 12 student who wishes to work hard to improve their personal fitness through a variety of community and school-based activities. This course will take place during the regular school day with the possibility of some field trip activities after school. There is a $100.00 fee attached to this course to cover the cost of guest instructors and class field trips. Fees are due by the 1st day of class, and the cheque is made out to Vincent Massey Collegiate. Students will be graded for completion of the course with a COMPLETE (CO) or INCOMPLETE (IN) designation. The students will study topics related to:

• Personal fitness management• Evaluation of community fitness programs and facilities• Related theory in areas of nutrition, hydration and performance

enhancing drug abuse

Football Academy 40F1.0 credit Code: PEFA40F Note: This course is offered in semester 1. Also parents/guardians will be required to review the student’s physical activity plan and sign an informed consent agreement acknowledging their approval of the chosen activities and acceptance of the responsibility for risk

management, safety and supervision. Parents/guardians will also be required to verify the entries made in the physical activity log through a sign-off procedure.

This full credit course is ideal for students who wish to pursue and develop knowledge in the sport of football, and to reach personal potential as a student-athlete, coach, official and trainer. The grade 12 course is made up of 75% of in-school time with 25% out-of-class activities. This course is open to any student (male or female) who wishes to take an extensive course of study in skill acquisition in the sport of football. This course will take place ‘before’ the regular school day, and has a $100.00 fee attached to it to cover the cost of coaching certification and guest instructors. Fees are due by the 1st day of class, and the cheque is made out to Vincent Massey Collegiate. Students will be graded for completion of the course with a COMPLETE (CO) or INCOMPLETE (IN) designation. The students will study topics related to:

• Personal fitness management as it relates to football• Advanced technical and tactical instruction in off-season and

in-season programming• Related theory in the areas of nutrition and hydration, sports

psychology and leadership, prevention, and care of injuries, human anatomy and coaching certification.


SCIENCE/SCIENCES DE LA NATURECOMPULSORY COURSESThe science program provides students the opportunity to learn how scientists work and how scientific knowledge is obtained in the 21st century. The inquiry approach, in which students learn through experimentation, is used to help students grasp the excitement of science. State-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to 21st century learning add to the excitement. Being a UNESCO school, the Science Department has chosen water as a common theme running throughout the courses. Water, the sustenance of life, is a shrinking commodity. To be educated, socially responsible scientists, students must understand water’s implication in the environment, health care and human rights. Further, under the pillars of UNESCO, bioethics is discussed in many science courses. The themes of basic human rights, genetic testing and intercultural learning are emphasized, among many others.

HONOURS The Honours program is a valuable tool for students to begin exploring their futures while still in the supportive school community. These courses encourage self-reliance, independent study, and curiosity as well as fostering a collaborative community of learners.

Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate has been privileged to have a long-standing relationship with the University of Winnipeg and has long been offering lecture sections of University of Winnipeg introductory level courses. Two University of Winnipeg

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courses are offered in the Science Department: Biology and Chemistry. In order to prepare students for these academic opportunities, the Science Department has created an Honours program of courses effectively accelerating and enriching the student’s science education, allowing the student to complete 12 credit hours of University Science before high school graduation. The starting point of this program would be in grade 10 in either the French Immersion or English program. To enter the Honours program, it is assumed that the student has excelled at the grade 9 level in Science.

Typically, students will register in the Science 20FH or Sciences de la Nature 20FA offered in the first semester of their grade 10 year. The second semester is then open to registration in Biology 30SH/Biologie 30SA. In their grade 11 year, students take Chemistry 30SH/Chimie 30SA in the first semester and Chemistry 40SH/Chimie 40SA in the second semester. They can take Biology 40SH/Biologie 40SA either semester (as their schedule permits). Students would then be free, in grade 12, to register in University of Winnipeg Biology and/or University of Winnipeg Chemistry. These courses run through both semesters.

COMPULSORY COURSESScience 20F 1.0 credit Code: SCI20F Prerequisite: Grade 9 ScienceSciences de la Nature 20F 1,0 credit Code: XSCI20FPrerequisite: 9e SciencesThis course provides a balanced survey of motion, ecosystems, chemical reactions, meteorology and other topics using a blend of mathematical and descriptive elements.

Science 20FH Honours1.0 credit Code: SCI20FH Prerequisite: Grade 9 ScienceSciences de la Nature 20FA 1,0 credit Code: XSCI20FAPrerequisite: 9e SciencesThis challenging honours course delivers important topics in a rigorous fashion using high level mathematical and descriptive methods. Enrichment activities are used to supplement discussions of meteorology, ecosystems, physics of motion and chemical reactions.

EAL - Science 20E 1.0 credit Code: SCI20E Prerequisite : Grade 9 Science.This course focuses on the same topics as Science 20F but the student resources and teaching materials will be chosen to meet the specific English language needs of the student.


SOCIAL SCIENCES/SCIENCES HUMAINES COMPULSORY COURSES The Social Sciences Department at Vincent Massey integrates UNESCO themes into a variety of course offerings:

Grade 10 Geography and American HistoryGrade 11 Canadian History and Anthropology/SociologyGrade 12 Economics, Global Issues, History of Western Civilization, Law, Psychology, and World GeographyGrade 12 Advanced Placement Psychology

It is the goal of the department to provide students with opportunities and experiences related to UNESCO themes inside the classroom, as well as beyond the classroom. Themes such as environmental concerns, intercultural learning, human rights, democracy, and tolerance are mainstays within the curricula of our course offerings. Teachers use a variety of tools (guest speakers, video conferences, English as an Additional Language courses, school-initiated conferences, field trips, and a variety of technological resources) to help students grasp the significance of those UNESCO themes in our present day world.

Geographic Issues Of The 21St Century - 1.0 credit Code: GEOIC20F Prerequisite: Grade 9 Social StudiesLes Enjeux Géographiques du 21e Siècle 20F 1,0 credit Code: XGEOIC20FPrerequisite: 9e Sciences HumainesThis course focuses on contemporary issues in geography with the intention of using geographic knowledge, skills, and methods to: ask geographic questions, evaluate information for validity or bias, provide models for making decisions, examine why we should care about particular issues, as well as developing responsible ways that we, as citizens, can affect political and economic decisions. Canada, and its position in the World, is the focus of the following 5 clusters: • Geographic Literacy • Natural Resources • Food from the Land • Industry and Trade • Urban Places

EAL - Geographic Issues of the 21st Century 20E 1.0 credit Code: GEOIC20E Prerequisite: Grade 9 Social Studies.This course focuses on the same topics as Geography 20S/20G but the student resources and teaching materials will be chosen to meet the specific English language needs of the student.


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History of Canada 30F 1.0 credit Code: HIS30F Prerequisite: GEOIC20FHistoire du Canada 30F 1,0 credit Code: XHIC30F The grade 11 History of Canada (HIS 30F) course supports citizenship as a core concept and engages students in historical inquiry. The intent of this course is to examine the historical development of Canada, with a focus on the social and political history. Topics of study include:• First Peoples and Nouvelle-France (to 1763) • British North America (1763 - 1867) • Becoming a Sovereign Nation (1867 – 1931)• Achievements and Challenges (1931 – 1982)• Defining Contemporary Canada (1982 – present)

EAL - History Of Canada 30E 1.0 credit Code: HIS30E Prerequisite: GEOIC20E or GEOIC20FThis course focuses on the same topics as History 30F, but the student resources and teaching materials will be chosen to meet the specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) needs of the student.

SECTION IV: OPTIONAL COURSEENGLISH and FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

ENGLISH OPTIONAL COURSES

Note: English Elective course descriptions are found on page 20.

Creative Writing 31G1.0 credit Code: WRI31G Prerequisite: ELA20FThis course develops the student writer’s voice through the exploration of a range of writing other than essay writing. Modes explored can include poetry, short story, storytelling, dramatic script, journalism, and online writing that are shared through class readings, print, online publishing, and performances. Students spend time reflecting on their writing, receiving intensive peer/teacher feedback, and exploring topics of personal interest. Students do not write a final exam but create a final portfolio of their work.

Creative Writing 41G 1.0 credit Code: WRI41G Prerequisite: WRI31GThis is an intensive writing program designed for motivated students who have already demonstrated interest and strength in

writing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, online writing and theatrical/film scripts. The course allows students with similar interests, talents, and aspirations to develop, shape, polish and share their work with other writers in a mutually beneficial environment. The course also aims to further develop and refine their creativity and writing techniques, introduce them to the writing styles of prominent writers, and enable them to gain some understanding of the world of professional writers.

EAL-English as an Additional Language 21G1.0 credit Code: EAL21GThis is a beginner level course for students of English as an Additional Language. Language use and Canadian culture are emphasized.

EAL-English as an Additional Language 31G 1.0 credit Code: EAL31GThis is a course for EAL students. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

EAL-English as an Additional Language 41G 1.0 credit Code: EAL41GThis is a course for EAL students continuing to develop their skills. Emphasis is placed on academic transitions.

EAL-English for Academic Success 40S 1.0 credit Code: EALAS40SThis is an academic preparation course for EAL students entering university. Emphasis is placed on advanced reading, writing and presentation/discussion skills. A component of this course incorporates common university English entrance exam preparation.

Introduction to Film Studies 21G 1.0 credit Code: FILM21GIntroduction to Film Studies 21G is an introductory course rooted in the history of film and the methods used to amplify cinematic content. Students will focus on understanding the function of narrative in film, identify as well as distinguish film genres, styles and cinematic techniques, recognize aspects of theme and form, and analyze film content for its social, cultural, and political implications. This course is designed for students who wish to utilize a critical approach to understanding film and will be a forum for investigating how film effectively conveys and creates thematic meaning.

Films for Change 31G 1.0 credit Code: FILM31G Prerequisite: FILM21GThis course builds upon the knowledge base constructed from Introduction to Film Studies 21G and places focus upon some of the most well-known and respected films/film makers within film history. Students will place classics under the microscope to understand concepts such as auteur theory and will come to understand the specific dynamics that define a director’s body of work. Students will continue to refine their critical approaches towards understanding film and will gain insights towards the makings of a film, from simple concept to successful screen production.


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Language and the Contemporary Song Lyric 41G 1.0 credit Code: CSL41GCaution: this course is iPOD and media player friendly. The focus of this optional course is the study of popular music and the impact thought-provoking lyrics can play upon contemporary society. Students will study a wide array of artists, ranging from various international performers of past and present such as Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and John Lennon all the way to local groups such as Winnipeg’s own The Weakerthans. The course will be concerned with the dynamic relationship between form and content within contemporary musical lyrics and will be looking at song as an invaluable poetic form of today’s ever changing society. Any student wishing to understand the ways in which song lyrics convey meaning to audience, would benefit greatly from this particular course.

Public Speaking 25G and 35G 1.0 credit Code: PS25G and PS35GThis course is designed to enhance students’ speech skills as effective performers and audience members of a diverse society. Therefore, a wide variety of readings, assignments, and class work will center on the development and application of skills necessary to speak and listen with a heightened awareness of audience adaptation. Theoretical concepts as they apply to actual speech performances will be the main emphasis in this course.

COLLEGE BOARD and UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG ENGLISHAdvanced Placement English: Literature And Composition 42S1.0 high school credit and 1.0 university level English credit Code: LIT42S Prerequisite: Student must complete grade 12 English by the end of first semester.The AP Lit42S course is a full-credit university level English course that is scheduled in the first semester for grade 12 students with optional exam preparation sessions in second semester prior to the College Board Exam in May. Candidates for the course should enroll in a grade 12 Literary Focus (ELALF40S) English course in the first semester, since the skills taught there are foundational for AP English students. Ideally, students should take a Literary Focus course in their grade 11 year and complete the grade 12 course in their grade 11 year. This course is also worth a full high school credit. A mark of 70% or above in the last Focus English course is recommended due to the challenging nature of the program, but is not required.

The intent of the course is to engage readers in close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature; this is the type of reading and analysis required of post-secondary students. Close reading also deepens student understanding of how language is used to provide meaning. Students will respond to the literature in large and small group discussion, and in a variety of written forms. Students will also receive specific preparation for the AP College Board Literature exam.

Successful completion of the course earns students a high school credit at the grade 12 level as well as the option of a university credit. Students can receive an A+ as their first-year University English mark, if they earn 95% on course work and a 5 on the AP exam. Please note, however, that the student elects if s/he wishes the mark to be utilized at the post-secondary level. There is no

cost to the student for the program. AP credits are widely accepted at universities around the world.

University of Winnipeg English 42U1.0 or 2.0 credits Code: UELA42UThis course is designed for students who have completed the Honours English program at Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate; however, any students who have completed their grade 12 ELA credit requirements by the end of their grade 11 year may take the first year University English (Introduction to Literary Genres ENGL1001/6) which is taught on site at Vincent Massey. This course examines how literary texts can both reflect and challenge our common values. Through course readings and selected literary criticism, students learn how to interpret literature of representative genres and eras. In addition to examining the role of historical and cultural factors that influence the creation and reception of literary texts, this course will focus on the theory and practice of literary criticism as well as academic research and writing skills essential to their future studies in university.

This course fulfills the first year requirements for further study of English literature at the university level, as well as providing the English requirement for many undergraduate degrees. Course credit can be transferred to another university if students do not plan to attend U of W upon graduation. Students may also choose to have their credit in this course applied to their high school transcript as a dual credit. Students pay $400 plus registration fee to take this course, which is half the price of the regular university admission.


MATHEMATICS/MATHÉMATIQUESOPTIONAL COURSES

Advanced Mathematics 0.5 credit Code: MAD45S

This course is designed as an enrichment program for students interested in extending their mathematical skills. It may be taken concurrently with Mathematics 40H or 40S. It is NOT a substitute for a Mathematics 40S course. Topics may include Matrix Algebra, Polar Coordinates, Complex Numbers, and Conic Sections. This course is available to any student taking MPC40S and is strongly recommended for Honours Math students.

Introduction To Calculus 45S0.5 credit Code: MCI45S

Mathématiques Calcul 45S0,5 credit Code: XCAL45SThis enrichment course may be taken concurrently with Mathematics 40H or 40S. It is NOT a substitute for a Mathematics 40S course. Topics may include Limits, Derivatives of Algebraic Functions, Implicit Differentiation, Applications of Differentiation, and Integration of Polynomial Functions. This course is available to any student taking MPC40S and is strongly recommended for Honours Math students.


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University of Winnipeg Calculus1.0 credit Code: UCAL42UStudents who have already completed Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40H or 40S (with a recommended mark of 80% or higher) may take first year university calculus through the University of Winnipeg. This course is taught at Vincent Massey and is accepted as a university credit at the University of Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba, and at certain other Canadian universities. Students are required to pay the University of Winnipeg a tuition/application fee.Topics will include Limits, Differentiation, Applications of Differentiation, Integration, Logarithmic and Exponential Functions, and Techniques of Integration. Students may apply to count this course as a dual credit (1.0 high school credit, 6.0 university credit hours).


SCIENCE/SCIENCES DE LA NATUREOPTIONAL COURSESBiology 30S 1.0 credit Code: BIO30S Prerequisite: SCI20F OR SCI20FHBiologie 30S 1,0 credit Code: XBIO30SPrerequisite: XSCI20FThis course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems. As an introduction, students will study cellular functions including biochemistry. The human biology component consists of the digestive, circulatory, nervous, respiratory and excretory systems. Classroom activities include dissection of a heart and kidney, enzyme activity labs and blood typing.

Biology 30SH Honours1.0 credit Code: BIO30SH Prerequisite: SCI20F OR SCI20FHBiologie Avan 30SA 1,0 credit Code: XBIO30SAPrerequisite: XSCI20FAThis honours course includes all the topics covered in Biology 30S with additional enrichment topics and activities. A mark of at least 75% in grade 10 Science is strongly recommended.

Biology 40S 1.0 credit Code: BIO40S Prerequisite: BIO30S or BIO30SHBiologie 40S 1,0 credit Code: XBIO40SPrerequisite: XBIO30S ou XBIO30SAThis course concentrates on genetics and biodiversity. Topics include

• the scientific method • the molecular basis of heredity

• patterns of inheritance; genetic abnormalities and ethics• classification and diversity of microbes, fungi, plants and

animals• theories of evolution and conservation of biodiversity

Biology 40SH Honours 1.0 credit Code: BIO40SH Prerequisite: BIO30SHBiologie Avan 40SA 1,0 credit Code: XBIO40SAPrerequisite: XBIO30SAThis honours course includes all the Biology 40S topics plus enrichment topics and activities.

Chemistry 30S 1.0 credit Code: CH30S Prerequisite: SCI20F or SCI20FH and Grade 10 Math: MIAP20S or MIAP20SH are strongly recommended.Chimie 30S 1,0 credit Code: XCH30SPrerequisite: XSCI20F ou XSCI20FAThis course examines basic principles of chemistry and relates those principles to everyday life. Topics include chemical reactions, physical properties and changes, solutions, gases and organic chemistry.

Chemistry 30SH Honours 1.0 credit Code: CH30SH Prerequisite: Science 20F or 20FH and Grade 10 Math: MIAP20S or MIAP20SH are required.Chimie 30SA 1,0 credit Code: XCH30SAPrerequisite: XSCI20FAThis honours course includes all the topics covered in Chemistry 30S with additional enrichment topics and activities. A mark of at least 75% in grade 10 Science is strongly recommended. Good mathematical skills are also desired.

Chemistry 40S 1.0 credit Code: CH40S Prerequisite: CH30S or CH30SHChimie 40S1,0 credit Code: XCH40SPrerequisite: XCH30S ou XCH30SAMajor topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, reaction rates, equilibrium, solubility, acid-base chemistry and electrochemistry.

Chemistry 40Sh Honours 1.0 credit Code: CH40SH Prerequisite: CH30SH Note: The suggested minimum mark is 75%.Chimie 40SA 1,0 credit Code: XCH40SAPrerequisite: XCH30SAThis honours course includes all the Chemistry 40S topics plus enrichment topics and activities.

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Current Science Topics 30S1.0 credit Code: SCI30S Prerequisite: SCI20F or SCI20FHTopics include general principles of chemistry and biology and relate those principles to everyday life. Some of the topics studied are properties of matter, structures of atoms and molecules, acids, bases and salts, cells and cancer, heart attacks, circulatory and respiratory systems. Students enrolled in Chemistry 30S, Chemistry 30SH, Biology 30S, Biology 30SH and/or Physics 30S cannot take this course.

Microbiology 31G 0.5 credit Code: MICRO (.5) 31G Prerequisite: SCI20F or SCI20FHThis course includes the study of life at the cellular level, review of the cell, cellular evolution, and the bacteria and viruses of disease.

DNA Science and Biotechnology 41G 0.5 credit Code: DNA (.5) 41G Prerequisite: SCI20F or SCI20FHStudents will study modern DNA technology, laboratory techniques in DNA Science, and the possibilities and limitations of DNA technology. It is recommended that the student has already completed Biology 30S or 30SH or is currently taking it.

Interdisciplinary Sciences 40S: General Science 1.0 credit Code: ISG40S This course progresses from the general grade 11 Science course to emphasize more practical applications in a general manner. Mechanical waves, light and acoustics are the three major units. Students enrolled in Chemistry 40S, Chemistry 40SH, Biology 40S, Biology 40SH and/or Physics 40S cannot take this course.

Physics 30S 1.0 credit Code: PHY30S Prerequisite: SCI20F or SCI20FH and Grade 10 Math: MIAP20S or MIAP20SH are strongly recommended.Physique 30S 1,0 credit Code: XPHY30SPrerequisite: XSCI20F ou XSCI20FAThis course is structured around four topics including Waves and Sound (the properties and behavior of waves in general and sound in particular), Mechanics (description and causes of motion), Fields (gravitational, electric and magnetic) and the Nature of Science (how a theory is developed using the wave-particle model of light as an example). It is strongly suggested that students have good mathematical skills as a prerequisite for this course.

Physics 40S 1.0 credit Code: PHY40S Prerequisite: PHY30SPhysique 40S 1,0 credit Code: XPHY0SNote: It is strongly recommended that students wishing to take Physics 40S will have previously attained a minimum mark of 60% in Physics 30S as well as a minimum mark in Pre-Calculus Math 30S of 60% or Applied Math 30S of 75%).Major topics covered in this course include:

• Unit One: Kinematics, dynamics, projectile motion, momentum, circular motion, work and energy

• Unit Two: Universal gravitation, electric fields and magnetic fields

• Unit Three: Electric circuits and electromagnetic induction• Unit Four: Medical Physics

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG SCIENCES

University of Winnipeg Biology 1.0 credit Code: UBIO42U Note: This course has other prerequisites (as determined by The University of Winnipeg). Please consult with your counselor for details.Students (in English or French Immersion) who have successfully completed Biology 40SH may take this first-year six university credit hour course. A minimum mark of 80% is recommended. In some cases, students who have excelled in Biology 40S may take the course with instructor permission. The course is comprised of two half-courses (Cell and Cellular Processes (BIO1115) and Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity (BIO1116)). The lecture component of the course is taught every other day at Institut Collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate (spanning both semesters) and the laboratory component is taught at The University of Winnipeg itself. The labs are usually 3 hours long (one weeknight/week). Students may apply for dual credit (1.0 credit high school; 6.0 credit hours university) for this course. The detailed list of topics is found at http://tinyurl.com/uwpgbio.

University of Winnipeg Chemistry 1.0 credit Code: UCHEM42UStudents who have successfully completed Chemistry 40SH may take this first-year six university credit hour course. A minimum mark of 80% is recommended. In some cases, students who have excelled in Chemistry 40S may take the course with instructor permission. The course is comprised of two half-courses (Introduction to the Chemical Properties of Matter (CHEM1111) and Basic Principles of Chemical Reactivity (CHEM1112)). The lecture component of the course is taught every other day at Institut Collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate (spanning both semesters) and the laboratory component is taught at The University of Winnipeg itself. The labs are usually 3 hours long (6:15 pm – 9:15 pm one weeknight/week). Students may apply for dual credit (1.0 credit high school; 6.0 credit hours university) for this course.


SOCIAL SCIENCES/SCIENCES HUMAINES OPTIONAL COURSESAmerican History 20G 1.0 credit Code: AHIS20G This is a survey course of American History from Colonial America to today. It begins with a brief history of Aboriginal people before the arrival of Europeans and ends with a look at the post 9/11 world from an American perspective. In between, we will look at a variety of topics including: the American Revolution, American Slavery, the American Civil War, the World Wars, the Civil Rights


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movement, domestic and global terrorism, and more. At the end of the course students should be familiar with some of the most important events and developments in American History, and how these events have affected Americans, and in some cases how those events have affected Canadians, and the World. By the end of the class students should be prepared to understand American culture and politics today.

Anthropology/Sociology 31G 1.0 credit Code: ANTH31G Note: Students must demonstrate a willingness to develop critical thinking skills, share ideas with fellow classmates, and have an open mind. This combination of anthropology and sociology focuses on human beings and their ancestors, and how we interact with our immediate environment. The anthropological side will focus on evolution, and human ancestors adapting to environments and cultural pressures; while the sociological side will focus on the study of human behavior within cultures and societies. This course will introduce students to ideas such as why humans began to walk on two feet, and how social forces affect their daily lives. Both components of this course focus on cultures, and how membership within certain groups influences what people do, and how they see the world.

Geography: World Human 40S 1.0 credit Code: GEO40S Human geography explores how people and cultures interact with their environment. It explores pressing global issues such as over population, the ethics of food production, energy, geopolitics, and much more.

Global Issues 40S 1.0 credit Code: GI40S Prerequisite: HIS30F Enjeux Mondiaux: Citoyenneté 40S 1,0 credit Code: XSHCD40SPrerequisite: XHIC30FThis course is designed to allow the students to acquire a greater understanding of major world issues and to analyze the impact of these issues on the lives of people living in a variety of political, economic and social systems throughout the world. This course is based on the principles of active democratic citizenship, ecological literacy, critical media literacy, and ethical decision-making, and consolidates learning across the disciplines to empower students as agents of change for a sustainable and equitable future.

Economics 40S 1.0 credit Code: ECO40S Economics relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals or families, to the structures created by governments and firms. Economics is a way of thinking that can help us better understand how the choices which we make impact ourselves, and those around us. This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the elements and the dynamics of the financial world. The following topics are covered:

• The Canadian economy past, present, and future• Business cycles, inflation, unemployment and the stock

market• The role of government monetary and fiscal policies• The international economy, trade, foreign investment,

balance of payments, foreign exchange, transactional corporations, globalization, and third world development

History Of Western Civilization 40S 1.0 credit Code: HWC40S Prerequisite: HIS30F How did humanity move from hunting and gathering to space travel and the proliferation of the internet? The goal of this course is to understand how human civilization began and developed over time, through an overview of its ancient beginnings to the modern day. The political and cultural legacy of western civilization has become predominant in much of the world and its history tells a story about who we are, by telling the story of how we got here. The knowledge gained from this course will help students place their lives and communities in a broader context, think critically about the culture which surrounds them, and become engaged and productive citizens of the world.

Law 40S 1.0 credit Code: LAW40S Looking for a chance to sharpen your mind, strengthen your understanding, and deepen your experience across the full range of humanities and social sciences? Law is a subject area for students who want to develop both abstract thinking and practical problem-solving skills. This introductory course is designed to familiarize the student with Canadian law, the law-making process, and an individual’s rights and responsibilities within Canada, and the global community. Topics include: • Tort law • Family law • Criminal law • Human rights • Immigration law • Environmental law • Business and consumer law • The penal system

Psychology 40S 1.0 credit Code: PSY40S Psychologie 40S 1,0 credit Code: XPSY40S Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. This introductory course exposes students to the major topics found in the field of psychology. By exploring the scientific methods upon which psychology is based, students can apply what they have learned to their daily lives. Content areas that this course contains include:

• Introduction and Research Methods • Bio-psychology • Developmental Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • Variations in Individual and Group Behaviour

*Students interested in taking the Advanced Psychology course 42S, should consider taking this course in grade 11 as a prerequisite for the AP Psychology course, which is only offered in the first semester of their grade 12 year.

College Board Social SciencesAdvanced Placement Psychology 42S 1.0 or 2.0 credit(s) Code: PSY42S Prerequisite: PSY40S

Note: Due to the rigorous academic AP Psychology curriculum, students are strongly recommended to take the Psychology 40S course in grade 11 as a prerequisite for this course. This 42S course is only offered in first semester.

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AP Psychology is a university level course. It is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behaviour and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The course will enable students to strive for achievement for two overall results: • By writing the AP exam in May, students have an opportunity to earn the equivalent of a first year university credit in Psychology • Students also work towards a high school credit in Psychology 42S


ARTS/LES ARTS OPTIONAL COURSESThe Arts allow students to communicate, understand others and understand themselves in new ways. When students are invited to express what a work of art helps them feel, or when they respond through an artistic medium, they must reach into their poetic capacities to go beyond the mere spoken word.

Arts education is an important means of stimulating creativity in problem-solving, and it can challenge students’ perceptions about the world and themselves. Exploration can provide students with outlets for emotions, thoughts and dreams which they might not otherwise have the means to express. “An arts education helps build academic skills and increase academic performance, while also providing opportunities to reward and build skills of children who learn differently.” Elliot W. Eisner

VISUAL ARTS The over-arching goal of the visual arts curriculum is to support, nurture, and inspire the development of every student as an artist and an artful learner. As students become capable of perceiving, thinking, and acting within the various media of visual arts, they journey into an important form of artistic literacy.

Visual Art 10S1.0 credit Code: ART10SThis course is an introduction to the main elements of art. Students will work in a variety of materials such as pencil, clay, acrylic paint, plaster and collage. Students will be encouraged to develop personal expression by exploring idea development in visual art in order to tap into their own creative capacities.

Visual Art 20S 1.0 credit Code: ART20SThis course is an introduction to the main elements of art. At this level, students follow a sequential program of drawing, painting, collage work and 3-dimensional work. Art history and art appreciation are introduced. Regular sketchbook assignments are an important component of the course. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in art, either by way of a grade 9 credit, or by providing a personal portfolio of recent works.

Visual Art 30S 1.0 credit Code: ART30S Prerequisite: ART20SThis program is intended to further those aesthetic and design elements introduced in Art 20S. At this level, students continue to be involved in art-making. Studio work is less teacher-directed and more self-directed. Formal written research becomes an important component of the course.

Visual Art 40S 1.0 credit Code: ART40S Prerequisite: ART30SIn this final year of the program students are encouraged to be self-directed, answering to their own voice. They continue to explore drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics and/or print-making in greater depth. Studio work is supplemented by the study of modern and contemporary art. Formal written research in art history and art appreciation is continued from Art 30S.

Digital Photography 20S 1.0 credit Code: DP20SThis course will take students through the major aspects of digital photography by using a DSLR camera which is supplied if you do not have your own. Students will learn about elements of composition, the major settings on the camera such as aperture, shutter, white balance, ISO, focus modes, and about the style of environmental portraiture. This introductory course aims to get students shooting on fully manual mode. Students help with photography for school publications including the yearbook, website, and student publication. All students will share their photography with other classmates and with the public in our gallery show. This course is recommended for those interested in mastering photography and to complement Print Media 20S, 30S and 40S. Students are required to supply their own SD cards.

Digital Photography 30S 1.0 credit Code: DP30S Prerequisite: DP20SThis intermediate digital photography course builds on the skills from Digital Photography 20S, which is a prerequisite. In this course, the focus is on styles of photography such as food, architectural, special event, specialty lenses and effects, and the medium of visual communication in terms of ethics and ideology. All students will share their photography with other classmates and with the public in our gallery show. Students are required to supply their own SD cards.

Digital Photography 40S 1.0 credit Code: DP40S Prerequisite: DP30SThe advanced digital photography course builds on the skills from 20S and 30S, both of which are prerequisites for this course. The aim of this advanced course is to develop your own style as a photographer. Topics include studio lighting, nature and travel photography, and night painting. All students will share their photography with other classmates and with the public in our gallery show. Students are required to supply their own SD cards.


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BAND All band students are required to take a band sectional in conjunction with the full credit band course.

Musique: Fanfare 10S 1,0 credit Code: XBA10S Prerequisite: Grade 8 Band or permission granted by the teacher through auditions.This course is designed for students who wish to further their studies of instrumental music in a concert band setting. There will be an emphasis on the fundamentals of instrumental technique as students work toward developing a beautiful and characteristic sound. Students will develop their individual technique and musicianship through various exercises, studies, music theory, and a wide variety of concert band literature. Particular attention will be given to developing the ensemble sound. Students will participate in a variety of school concerts, festivals and other special events. This course must also be taken in conjunction with BAND15S – 0,5 credit Code: XBA15S which is the Band sectional half credit. Taken in conjunction with Band, this half credit focuses on band sectionals or extra full band rehearsals that are scheduled on a rotational basis. Students will usually have one sectional every two weeks. Sectionals are scheduled separately from the regular band class.

Band 20S 1.0 credit Code: BA20S Prerequisite: BA10S or permission granted by the teacher through auditions.This course is designed for students who wish to further their studies in instrumental music through performance in a concert band setting. Students will develop their individual technique and musicianship through various exercises, studies, music theory and a wide variety of concert band literature. Particular attention will be given to maturing individual and ensemble sound, intonation, sight reading and developing concepts of musical phrasing. Students will participate in a variety of school concerts, festivals and other special events. This course must also be taken in conjunction with BAND25S – 0.5 credit Code: BA25S which is the Band sectional. Taken in conjunction with Band, this half course is for band sectionals or extra full band rehearsals that are scheduled on a rotational basis. Students will usually have one sectional every two weeks. Sectionals are scheduled separately from the regular band class. Please note that BAND25S runs over the noon hour and students receive a monthly calendar of scheduled sectionals as the year unfolds.

Band 30S 1.0 credit Code: BA30S Prerequisite: BA20S or permission granted by the teacher through auditions.This course is a continuation of BAND 20S where students will take their musicianship and skills to the next level and have more performance opportunities. Students are exposed to a more challenging repertoire and will achieve a much higher level of performance and overall understanding of musical communication and interpretation. This course must also be taken in conjunction with BAND35S – 0.5 credit Code: BA35S which is the Band sectional. This half-credit course is for band sectionals or extra full band rehearsals that are scheduled on a rotational basis. Students will usually have one sectional every two weeks. Sectionals are scheduled separately from the regular band class. Please note students receive a monthly calendar of scheduled sectionals as the year unfolds.

Band 40S 1.0 credit Code: BA40S Prerequisite: BA30S or permission granted by the teacher through auditions.This course will take the students to their highest level of achievement in the high school band program. The high performance level allows less time to be spent on individual technique and more on ensemble development and the study of some of the finest concert band literature. This course must also be taken in conjunction with BAND45S – 0.5 credit Code: BA45S which is the Band sectional. This half-credit course is for band sectionals or extra full band rehearsals that are scheduled on a rotational basis. Students will usually have one sectional every two weeks. Sectionals are scheduled separately from the regular band class. Please note students receive a monthly calendar of scheduled sectionals as the year unfolds.

JAZZ BAND The jazz bands at Massey are organized based on ability, balanced instrumentation and the desire to give as many students as possible the opportunity to participate. Therefore, students may find themselves assigned to the Junior, Intermediate or Senior Jazz Band.

Jazz Band 10S 1.0 credit Code: JB10S Prerequisite: Grade 8 Band or permission granted by the teacher through auditions.This course is for first or second year jazz players. The course is designed for students who have a special interest in jazz music and want an opportunity to play in a smaller group. Student’s technical skills and musicianship are developed through jazz performance. Due to the size and nature of jazz band, a certain level of musicianship, technical facility and independence on instruments is required. Depending on enrolment and instrumentation needs an audition may be required. This course is only available to students enrolled in Band 10G.

Jazz Band 20S 1.0 credit Code: JB20S Prerequisite: BA10S or permission granted by the teacher through auditions. This course is not available to students not enrolled in Band 20S.This course is designed for students who have a special interest in jazz music and want an opportunity to play in a smaller group. Students’ technical skills and musicianship are developed through jazz performance. Due to the size and the nature of jazz band, a certain level of musicianship, technical facility and independence on instruments is required. Depending on enrollment and instrumentation needs, an audition may be required.

Jazz Band 30S and 40S 1.0 credit Code: JB30S, JB40S Prerequisite: JB20S or permission granted by the teacher through auditions. This course is not available to students not registered in BAND 30S / 40S.Each of these courses will take students into the next level of jazz study through the performance of more diverse and challenging styles of jazz music and through the development of improvisational skills. Depending on enrollment and instrumentation needs, an audition may be required. Students will participate in school concerts, special events and festivals.

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Jazz Ensemble 20S, 30S and 40S 1.0 credit Code: JEN20S, JEN30S, JEN40S

Note: This is an auditioned program.Jazz is a profoundly democratic music and at its core multi-cultural. It therefore lends itself to exploration of the UNESCO themes. The aim of this course is to give students an opportunity to develop advanced skills and concepts in jazz improvisation. Students will work in a small ensemble learning and performing all of their music by ear. Whereas the current jazz curriculum touches on jazz improvisation, this course will focus primarily on improvisation and developing the theoretical and historical understandings to play jazz at an advanced level. The course includes a substantial theory component. Contact the Band staff if you are interested in auditioning.

Wind Ensemble 10S, 20S, 30S and 40S 1.0 credit Code: WIND10S, WIND20S, WIND30S, WIND40S Note: This is an auditioned program. Students must be enrolled in Band 10S, 20S, 30S or 40S in order to participate in this course.Wind Ensemble is designed for students who desire an additional challenge beyond their grade level concert band. With limited instrumentation, the ensemble requires a greater level of musical maturity and independence from each individual. Students from all grade levels are integrated into this ensemble and share a common passion for music making and artistic development. The wind ensemble explores and performs some of the finest wind band repertoire, performs in many special concerts, events and festivals and has produced several CD’s. The group rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school and is selected by audition in mid-September.

MUSIC Guitar 20S 1.0 credit Code: GUI20SThis is a grade 10 credit focusing on beginner acoustic guitar skills and ensemble. The program is designed to teach basic guitar technique through a number of different styles including pop, rock, folk, country, and classical. Previous music experience is not necessary but is an asset. The course will cover the following topics:

• Rhythm playing and picking • Basic note reading • Introductory music theory• Chords in first position/using a Capo • Finger picking guitar techniques• Moveable chord shapes

Guitar 30S 1.0 credit Code: GUI30SThis is an intermediate course that provides more ensemble experience for students using a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on small group presentation and solo playing.

CHORAL Choral Music 10S, 20S, 30S And 40S 1.0 credit CHOR10S, CHOR20S, CHOR30S, CHOR40S

There is a course fee of $20.00 to participate. This is applied to the usage of choir gowns and stoles, music and binder, field trip, and choir photo.

In each of these courses students will have the opportunity to develop their musical interests and abilities through participation in a university recognized program with performance outcomes. The general objective of the choral program is to learn and practice singing skills, which include vocal production, breath control, diction, phrasing and practical music theory. Attention will be given to ensemble skills involving listening, voice blending and tone. (Choir is a collective effort, so students will not be required to sing solo.) Students will be expected to attend the occasional Wednesday noon hour concert choir rehearsal. The men registered in Choral Music will meet every Wednesday during noon hour to rehearse as a group. Performances include Institut Collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate’s Remembrance Day service in the school gym and the December Winter Concert at the Bethel Mennonite Church. Performance dress:Men: black dress shirt and dark tie, black dress pants and belt, black dress shoes and black socks, gown and stole provided.Women: black dress or skirt or pants with a black top, black hose or tights, and black dress shoes or boots, gown and stole provided.

Choral Music 15S, 25S, 35S, 45S0.5 credit Code: CHOR15S, CHO25S, CHO35S, CHO45S There is a course fee of $20.00 to participate. This is applied to the usage of choir gowns and stoles, music and binder, field trip, and choir photo.

The half credit Choral Music course is an alternative option for those students who wish to register for Choral Music, but due to scheduling restraints only have space in their timetable for the half credit. This course will meet every second day during the same time as the full credit course. If a student is able to move to the 1.0 credit in the following year, they may do so. The course description remains the same as Choral Music 1.0 credit.

Vocal Ensemble 20S, 30S And 40S 1.0 credit Code: VENS20S, VENS30S, VENS40S Prerequisite: CHOR10S, 20S, 30S Students interested in this course must complete a private audition with the choral music teacher in September if they wish to be considered for placement in Vocal Ensemble.

This course is designed for those students who are registered in Choral Music program and wish to persue additonal challenging choral material in a smaller ensemble. Attention will be given to historical periods as well as a variety of languages. Performance opportunities include, but are not limited to, Institut Collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate’s Remembrance Day service in the school gym and the December Winter Concert at Bethel Mennonite Church. The group rehearses Mondays and Thursdays during lunch hour.


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DANCE

There is a $30.00 fee for ALL dance courses to support dance show production costs and guest clinicians.

ALL dance courses also require performance base costume: Women - black thin or thick strap tank top, black leggings, black dance shoes.Men - black tank top or t-shirt, black athletic pants, black dance shoes

Dance 10S1.0 credit Code: Dance10SThis fun and diverse course is an introduction to the fundamental elements of dance. An emphasis will be placed on the development of dance technique, flexibility, strength, coordination, musicality, quality of movements, performance skills and dancer health and wellbeing. Students will explore different styles of dance including jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical/modern, hip hop, cultural and social dances. Students will extend their learning of the techniques learned through group based choreography. Theoretical components include history of dance styles, choreographers, cultural aspects and relevance of dance to society as well as health and wellbeing studies. Dancers will develop skills to analyze and respond to their own dance making as well as other examples. This is a performance- based course with the requirement of participation. There will be at least two school and/or community performances throughout the semester culminating with the final dance show.

Dance 20S 1.0 credit Code: DANCE20SThis fun and diverse course is an introduction to the fundamental elements of dance. An emphasis will be placed on the development of dance technique, flexibility, strength, coordination, musicality, quality of movements, performance skills, and dancer health and well-being. Students will explore different styles of dance including jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical/modern, hip hop, cultural and social dances. Students will extend their learning of the techniques learned through group based choreography. Theoretical components include history of dance styles, choreographers, cultural aspects and relevance of dance to society as well as health and well-being studies. Dancers will develop skills to analyse and respond to their own dance making as well as other examples.This is a performance based course with the requirements of participation. There will be at least two school and/or community performances throughout the semester culminating with the final dance show.

Dance 30S1.0 credit Code: DANCE30S Prerequisite: DANCE20S This fun and diverse course is a continuation of the fundamental elements of dance. An emphasis will be placed on the development of dance technique, flexibility, strength, coordination, musicality, quality of movements, performance skills, and dancer health and well-being. Students will explore different styles of dance including jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical/modern, hip hop, cultural and social dances. Students will extend their learning of techniques learned through improvisation and group based and individual choreography. Theoretical components include history of dance styles, choreographers, cultural aspects and relevance of dance to society as well as health and well-being studies. Dancers will develop skills to analyse and respond to their own dance making as well as other examples.This is a performance based course with the requirements of

participation. There will be at least two school and/or community performances throughout the semester culminating with the final dance show.

Dance 40S1.0 credit Code: DANCE40S Prerequisite: DANCE30S This course is a more advanced level of the fundamental elements of dance. An emphasis will be placed on further development of dance technique, flexibility, strength, coordination, musicality, quality of movements, performance skills, and dancer health and well-being. Students will explore different styles of dance including jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical/modern, hip hop, cultural and social dances. Students will extend their learning of techniques learned through improvisation and group based and individual choreography. Theoretical components include history of dance styles, choreographers, cultural aspects and relevance of dance to society as well as health and well-being studies. Dancers will develop skills to analyse and respond to their own dance making as well as other examples. Students in this course will be expected to choreogrpah and perform a final exam recital piece.This is a performance based course with the requirements of participation. There will be at least two school and/or community performances throughout the semester culminating with the final dance show.

DRAMAThe overarching goal of the drama curriculum is to support, nurture, and inspire the growth of every student as a dramatic artist and as an artful learner.

“Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I will remember.

Involve me and I will understand.” - Ancient Proverb

Drama courses provide the student with the opportunity to MAKE drama/theatre, by developing an understanding of the tools and techniques of body, mind, voice, while employing a range of dramatic forms and styles. Students will CREATE drama/theatre by learning to generate, develop and communicate ideas from a variety of sources where they can further revise, refine and then share their work while recognizing the significance of the dramatic arts. Students of DRAMA will also develop an understanding about people, practices and perspectives in various forms by CONNECTING drama/theatre to various contexts. Finally, the students will develop RESPONDING skills as they employ critical reflection when they observe and describe different dramatic/theatrical experiences. They will learn the language that will allow them to analyze and interpret and construct meaning from the experiences provided through a Drama/Theatre class.

Drama is an important tool for preparing students to live and work in a world that needs people with the ability to understand others’ motives and choices. Drama helps students develop tolerance and empathy. When assuming a role, an actor is taught to see the world through other’s eyes. Therefore, drama can help build responsible global citizens.

Drama 20S 1.0 credit Code: DRAMA20SArt Dramatiques 20S 1,0 crédit Code: XDRA20SThis fun and focused course introduces students to a sampling of a variety of approaches to making drama/theatre such as puppetry, mask and mime work, musical theatre, improv, monologues, skits,

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children’s theatre, collective creations, as well as the obvious foundational stage, voice, and character work. Students learn the basics in a dynamic, active class. Be prepared to participate!

Drama 30S1.0 credit Code: DRAMA30S Prerequisite: DRA20S or permission granted by the teacher through auditions.This intermediate course continues to emphasize the dramatic elements but extends the experience with the history of theatre and the opportunity to audition and perform in a major Massey dramatic or comedic stage production. Students will also attend professional matinee performance and tour Manitoba Theatre Centre. Emphasis is placed on storytelling, script analysis, stage design elements, as well as acting skills employing the body, the voice, the mind. Actors will learn how an acting resume is different than a job application resume, and they will meet with a top casting director and learn how to audition for extras roles for films being made here in Manitoba.

Drama 40S1.0 credit Code: DRAMA40S Prerequisite: DRA30S or permission granted by the teacher through auditions.This advanced course aims to increase students’ artistic experience and development. At this level, emphasis is placed on Masterpiece Theatre, from learning about major playwrights throughout history, to styles of production, to directing, to scene work and social drama. Students attend more than one professional stage performance in the evening. Students in this course also audition and perform in the major Massey dramatic or comedic stage production, while also learning all that is involved in producing a show: these students become leaders of teams of students who select an aspect of the production that interests them from set construction to media, props to costumes, house management to make-up .

IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE …do not train youth to learning by force and hardships, but lead them to it by what amuses their minds so that we can discover the particular bent of the genius of each student” (Plato)

Massey has been doing improv since 1996. We are multi-year NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! We are one of the very first schools across Canada to introduce this art form to high school students. We were the first school to take students to study at the ImprovOlympic in Chicago and the first school to take students to study at the Second City in Toronto! Now, many schools do that very trip and have the classes that we pioneered! We take our improv rather seriously, bringing in world renown professional improvisors to work with our students, from Colin Mochrie (from TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway”) to Lee White – one of Canada’s finest improvisors who – when he is not teaching Improv somewhere in the world, teaches alongside our own faculty members to encourage our young improvisors.

We run IMPROV SURVIVOR every Friday at noon, where all Improv students compete in an audience –packed drama room through fun challenges to…

outwit, outlast, outplay

…their fellow improvisors. We also have an elite Improv team for students who wish to audition and train two nights a week to compete amongst other schools for provincial and national titles.

Introductory Improvisational Theatre 20S1.0 credit Code: IMP20S This exciting INTRODUCTORY class puts the FUN in Fundamental. Here we learn the basics of all the elements of Improvisational Theatre. Through games, role playing, and weekly performance, the students will learn to respond to challenges with initiative, energy, and confidence. Students will build skills in creativity, focus, active listening, team work, professionalism, reflection, self-awareness and spontaneity, as well as presentation skills: use of body and voice to create character, use of stage, and development of stage presence, as well as increased comfort level performing in front of other and cognitive speed. This class is NOT for the person who wants to show how funny they are - rather, it is for someone who wants to learn the very complex yet rewarding art form of Improv. Students learn mostly game-based, structured Improv at this level. Final exam will be an evening show for friends and family! Students will be placed on performance teams with intermediate and advanced students.

Intermediate Improvisational Theatre 30S1.0 credit Code: IMP30S Prerequisite: IMP20SIn this dynamic INTERMEDIATE class, students will be trained further in creative and divergent thinking skills, listening skills, team building skills, as well as furthering performance skills: voice, physical staging and character work. Students will begin telling their own stories as we study how to develop scenes and if time permits, they will learn Long Form and Rhyming or Musical Improv. Discipline, energy, intellectual ability and creativity will emerge as we learn excellence in Improvisation and study the masters of the art form as well as the history of comedy, comedians, and television sitcoms. Innovative, in-class activities are designed to help free the performer’s creativity and develop technical skills as well as speed and higher-level thinking skills. Students will perform weekly in Improv Survivor as well as an evening show at the end of the semester.

Advanced Improvisational Theatre 40S1.0 credit Code: IMP40S Prerequisite: IMP30SThis ADVANCED class will train students further in divergent thinking skills, leadership and team work skills as well as furthering performance skills by learning the different schools of thought in Improv training and be able to identify the great thinkers and philosophy of this art form. Employing a variety of Spolin Games, Keith Johnstone Theory, Randy Dixon ideas, Improv Olympic (Del Close and Charna Halpern), Annoyance (Mick Napier) and Rapid Fire approaches, students will develop their own ideas, games and beliefs about the art. These students will be asked to serve as captains and coaches for newer players, developing leadership skills as well as strong performance skills.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Musical Theatre 10S, 20S, 30S, and 40S 1.0 credit Code: MUT10,MUT20S, MUT30S, MUT40SPrerequisite: one of Choral, Dance or Drama courses or permission from the teacher.These courses will introduce and develop the student to the world of musical theatre. Their primary focus is the progressive


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development of singing, acting and dancing while exploring repertoire from Canadian, English and American Musical Theatre. Areas of study will include vocal techniques for soloists and chorus, score and script reading, dance, and acting. Theoretical study includes examining musical theatre history and relevant connections of musicla theatre to the professional world today. Students will explore relationships of director, choreographer, conductor and performer as well as audition techniques, rehearsal processes and production components. The course culminates with a musical production in late spring. MUT are offered in second semester to provide students the opportunity to fulfill the prerequisite requirements in first semester, or previous years.

College Board Visual ArtsAdvanced Placement History Of Art 1.0 or 2.0 credit(s) Code: ARTHIS42S Prerequisite: HIS30F with a final mark of 85% or higher. This 42S course is offered only in first semester. This is an academic course; no artistic production skills or Art courses are required. It is designed as an introduction to the history of art from prehistoric to art of the post-modern era. Students will study various artworks including paintings, sculpture and architecture. The social, political, and cultural contexts in which these artworks were produced will be examined.The course will enable students to strive for achievement for two results:

• By writing the AP exam in May, students will have an opportunity to earn the equivalent of a first year university credit in Art History.

• Students will also work towards a high school credit in Art History 42S.


COMMERCE, TECHNOLOGY, and VOCATIONAL Our hands-on, finance and, technologically immersed courses are perfectly suited for students who want to further their interests in the finance, business, IT and practical sectors of employment.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYVincent Massey’s technology courses provide students with skills that are of very practical and relevant use in today’s challenging world. Not only do students acquire useful skills but they will learn to apply their expertise in the work and school world. Coupled with relevance and challenging material, students will have a much greater ability to thrive in the increasingly complex work environment. We use the latest software and hardware and also encourage students to bring their own technological devices. We also offer flexibility through online courses and mobile learning. With greater competition for jobs and with the changing nature of the market, it is essential that students have the latest skills necessary for success.

Web Design 35S & Interactive Web SITES 35S 0.5 credit + 0.5 credit Code: WD35S + IW35SNote: This course does not have a prerequisite however it is important that students have good knowledge of software programs and computers in general. This course focuses on developing detailed web page creation techniques. Students will create advanced web pages using HTML coding, JAVA, DHTML, and Dreamweaver CC. Design styles, forms, CSS, and many other applications will be explored. Editing images with Photoshop will develop the student’s skills in high-level image creation. Students will also learn how to edit and convert sound files for multimedia applications. By the end of the course, the student will have developed valuable IT work skills. 21st Century ideas, programs, and social media such as Twitter, Animoto, and QR coding will also be used. 2D Animation & 3D Modeling 35S 0.5 credit + 0.5 creditCode: ANI35S + MOD35S Web animation is a very popular form of media in today’s world. This course will provide multi-disciplinary skills for the student in technology, art, and creative thinking. Students will learn the principles of digital art, drawing, story-boarding, and techniques in animation. The student will then apply those art principles inside a technological environment. The software used for this course is Macromedia Animate CC and Swift 3D, along with drawing/graphics programs such as Freehand. The students will develop their own animations and create their own ‘cartoons’. Final publication will be in the format for the web. Students will also use graphic Wacom tablets to draw images. Using the latest technologies from Web 2.0 will also further enhance the student’s learning and work skills. Students are encouraged to be independent while learning valuable IT and animation skills.

Computer Science 30S 1.0 credit Code: CS30S In this course, it is very important the student has a good knowledge-base of mathematics. Computer Science 30S has been developed with major emphasis on problem-solving and computer programming. Students learn to analyze, formulate, and translate problems into the programming language of Visual Basic, Scratch and other online programming languages. Areas studied include creating forms, objects, variables, learning about properties, buttons, decision-making, looping, procedures and functions. Students will also learn about the history of computers, ethics, JAVA, and the hardware/software terms.

Computer Science 40S 1.0 credit Code: CS40S Prerequisite: Computer Science 30SThis challenging course is designed for students who have an aptitude and a zest for problem-solving and computer programming. Independent project-based assignments will be emphasized. Built upon the knowledge from Computer Science 30S, the course focuses on:• Data structures - arrays, accessing records and files• Graphics• Multiple forms• Programming in Visual Basic and other online programming

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GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY Are you interested in a career in design, engineering, or a design-related profession? To those students who would simply like to gain insight into technical design-related careers, the drafting program should be seriously considered. Universal drafting fundamentals and standards must be known and understood by the designer and manufacturer so that accuracy and integrity can be maintained from the designing stage through to the finished manufactured product. Complete and precise drawings are the main medium in this communication process. Students, through the use of traditional drafting tools and computer-aided programs, will gain the knowledge and ability to read and draft technical drawings. The graphic arts courses (including drafting and technical drawing) are designed for students who have an interest in learning about and developing skills in various graphic media. Emphasis is placed on creativity, and the program is design-focused, encouraging the development of technical knowledge and ability. All graphic arts courses include screen printing, computer-aided design, as well as some airbrushing and ink work.

Print Media 20S 1.0 credit Code: PRINTM20SPrint Media 20S is an introduction to various forms of journalism. Students learn how to design print material using Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop while focusing on gathering information, writing copy and captions, understanding quality photography, headline techniques and page aesthetics. Hands-on production of the Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate yearbook and Strive (Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate’s literary arts magazine) are significant components of this course. Successful course completion requires serious commitment and task follow through. Students interested in journalism, publishing, advertising, fine arts photography, graphics and marketing should consider this course. Students should consider registering for Digital Photography to complement the Print Media courses.

Print Media 30S1.0 credit Code: PRINTM30S Prerequisite: PRINTM20S or with permission granted by the teacher.This intermediate course in journalism is meant to further the skills in design, layout and photography. At this level, students are encouraged to assume an editorial staff position. Production of the Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate yearbook and Strive (Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate’s literary arts magazine) remain a focus. Successful course completion requires serious commitment and task follow through. Students assume greater responsibility for the planning and production of the publication. Students will critique print materials with close editing of copy and layout design. Students should consider registering for Digital Photography to complement the Print Media courses.

Print Media 40S 1.0 credit Code: PRINTM40S Prerequisite: PRINTM20S or PRINTM30S or with permission granted by the teacher.Print Media 40S is the most advanced publishing course offered. Beyond designing and producing the Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate yearbook and Strive (Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate’s literary arts magazine), students at this level will assume responsibility for theme development, connection and alignment of visual design elements and visual statements. Students will design modules and develop copy that will develop their theme. Successful course completion requires serious commitment and task follow through. Upon completion, students of this course will be on the track for careers in professional publication work and schooling. Students should consider registering for Digital Photography to complement the Print Media courses.

Drafting Design 25G 0.5 credit Code: DD25GThis course is designed for beginner students who may be interested in or curious about design-related careers The course involves hand-eye coordination and encourages accurate drawing disciplines and techniques required in the industry. Students will study basic pictorial views and create a series of drawings illustrating techniques taught in class including perspective and orthographic drawing.

Digital Editing/Processing 30S1.0 credit Code: DEP30S Prerequisite: DPH20S, PRINTM20S, or VP20SAre you interested in learning about Photoshop? Would you like to create completely original digital images? Digital Imaging 30S provides an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in all areas of a professional level imaging software. Areas of study will include photo restoration, image enhancement, digital graphics, and workflow basics.

Graphic Communication Technology 20G1.0 credit Code: GCT20G The course will acquaint students with basic design principles used within the graphic art/design industry. These principles are common to design and will build a foundation for students to further understanding why the human eye finds specific attributes in a graphic design message more attractive than others. Using Apple OS, Adobe Creative Suite and specific design criteria, students will manipulate images and create logo solutions for common design problems found within the graphic arts industry.

Graphic Communication Technology 30S 1.0 credit Code: GCT30S Prerequisite: GCT20GThis course is built upon foundations learned in GCT20G and further develops creative thought and technical ability within this discipline. Through a series of projects emphasizing print media, students will create design pieces demonstrating correct use of elements and principles of design. Using students will be creating design pieces to be used within a digital Adobe Creative Suite, students will provide solutions to problems common to those challenged by designers within the graphic design industry. Each student will create an art portfolio exhibiting the skills and knowledge acquired to this point of their young design career.


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Applied Graphic Technology 40S 1.0 credit Code: GCT40S Prerequisite: GCT30SThis course will expand the skills acquired in Graphics Communication Technology 30S and encourage students to continue to build their personal design portfolios. The course is based on assignments focused on creative design and illustration in graphic technology. Incorporating a video component, students will create a digital art portfolio emphasizing creative growth and accomplishments, showcasing personal triumphs and challenges over the art career.

VIDEO PRODUCTION VIDEO PRODUCTION courses offer students the opportunity to participate in all aspects of film creation. The focus of each course is to provide a ‘hands-on’ learning environment that builds on existing knowledge and strengthens the students understanding of what it truly takes to create a video production. As well, other components studied include visual effects, editing, writing, directing and acting, to give students a chance to participate in the many exciting aspects of video production. As students continue through video production courses offered, they will have the opportunity to build upon their portfolios, adding personal creations as well as video productions created in class.

Video Production 20S 1.0 credit Code: VP20S This course is designed to introduce students to the technical and artistic skills necessary to tell a story through the use of video. The program will orient students to a variety of film or video styles addressing creative concepts applied to each considering audience and specific subject matter. Using Apple OS and Adobe software, students will apply creative skills learned in class to a series of project work demonstrating video pre-production and production techniques cultivated throughout the semester.

Video Production 30S 1.0 credit Code: VP30S Prerequisite: VP20SThis course is designed to continue working with the students from where they conclude in Video Production 20S, exploring the technical and artistic skills of storytelling through video.

Video Production 40S 1.0 credit Code: VP40S Prerequisite: VP30SVideo Production 40S is a culmination of the skills acquired through previous video courses with a strong focus on independent filmmaking. This will include a variety of productions used for public relations within Vincent Massey, the community and beyond.

Digital Editing/Processing 40S 1.0 credit Code: DEP40SThis is a course designed to provide a more in-depth focus on editing, including the incorporation of special effects. Using industry quality software, students edit professionally shot scenes, gaining invaluable experience through in-depth exploration of story structure, style and content approaches. Studies will focus on the software tools used to create visual effects and issues involved in combining these effects with live action footage.

HUMAN ECOLOGY Why take food and nutrition courses? These courses are a great start to a rewarding career in the food-service industry. Students who want to increase their earning potential or prepare for a career that is both fast-paced and fun should take these courses. There are numerous applications for the skills acquired in these courses from Food Sciences at University level to Pastry Chef at college to working in a restaurant. Having the knowledge and skills from these courses will enhance your life!

Human Ecology / Family Studies courses are based on practical application in a lab situation. Students work on cooperative and individual projects. This hands-on-learning is an integral part of every course. Evaluation is based on assignments, tests, field trip reports, practicums, projects, observation and self-evaluation. The courses offered provide hands-on experience designed to:

• Develop personal management skills

• Plan a healthy, creative and satisfying lifestyle

• Increase resourcefulness

• Prepare for future life roles and career options

• Increase global awareness

The main emphasis in all of these courses is to provide opportunities to apply class theory to meaningful practical situations.

Are you considering a career as a helping professional? Childcare/early childcare, coaching/leadership or education? If so, you would benefit from taking the Family Studies/Child Development program. The program starts with an introduction to give you the knowledge to work effectively in our Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate Nursery. Our students are self-starters, professional, alert, dynamic, organized, committed, enthusiastic and exceptional role models. The practical nursery experience allows you the opportunity and the responsibility to make your own positive contribution to the life of the pre-schoolers in Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate Nursery. Family Studies take an in-depth look at families and personal development with the option of a weekend experience as the proud parent of a BTIO baby. Institut Collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate Nursery students will be helping care for the community’s children.

Food and Nutrition 15G 0.5 credit Code: FN15G Note: This course is for grade 9 students only.This half credit course focuses on basic introductory level kitchen skill acquisition. Kitchen safety and sanitation, health and wellness are unit topics. Planning and preparing nutritious meal items takes place during the lab section of the course.

Food and Nutrition 25G 0.5 credit Code: FN25G This half credit course focuses on the individual and how food customs, fitness levels, nutritional needs and consumer behaviour influence food selection. Choosing the appropriate foods to meet lifestyle needs and developing skills in planning and preparing nutritious foods are integral parts of the course.

Food and Nutrition 30G 1.0 credit Code: FN30GIn this full credit course, food choices, fitness levels and nutritional needs are examined. Contemporary, ethnic and Canadian foods are studied and presented as regional specialties in the food lab. Study

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of lifestyle diseases and nutrient deficiencies are integral parts of the course.

Food and Nutrition 40S 1.0 credit Code: FN40S Prerequisite: FN25G or FN30GThis full course is designed to provide information about food and nutrition that can be used in everyday life. Topics studied are related to health, current trends, technological developments and careers. Lab work consists of the study and preparation of foods from different countries.

Family Studies 15F 0.5 credit Code: FS15FThis half credit theory course introduces students to the history of child care, human development (theories, stages, and milestones), parenting, special needs, play with respect to child development and guidance. This class will allow teenagers the opportunity to work with the Baby-Think-It-Over simulators and possibly the opportunity to volunteer for a ‘shift’ in the Institut Collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate nursery Evaluation is based on tests, assignments, presentations and participation.

Family Studies 25F 0.5 credit Code: FS25F Prerequisite: ICC15F Note: All students are required to complete a Child Abuse Registry check.This half credit course introduces students to the topics of care-giving, parenting, human growth and development. A large portion of this class is centered on direct practical experience in Vincent Massey Nursery School. Students both supervise and plan activities for the nursery-school children. Students must have successfully completed Introduction to Child Care, complete a child abuse registry check, be good problem solvers, be organized, be positively motivated, show a high level of maturity, be responsible and committed to the program. Excellent attendance, positive attitude and effort are required. Evaluation is based on class participation, assignments, journal entries and tests.

Family Studies 30S 1.0 credit Code: FS30S Prerequisite: ICC15F or with permission granted by the teacher. Note: All students are required to complete a Child Abuse Registry check.This course is for students who have a specific desire to build upon the foundation set out in Preschool Techniques. Student teachers create their own lessons and activities for the neighborhood children who attend Institut Collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate Nursery School. Intellectual development of preschoolers is explored through observations and student created activities and lessons. Prepare yourself for your future career and/or family. Transfer the skills learned here to the workplace; management, teamwork, dedication, professionalism and initiative. Evaluation is based on participation, assignments, portfolio and tests. Excellent attendance, positive attitude and effort are requirements.

Family Studies 40S 1.0 credit Code: FS40SThis university entrance full credit course is for mature grade 12 students seeking to understand themselves (adolescent development, personal development, relationships and life decisions) and their family situations (planning a family, diversity

in families, aging). Many people re-examine their decisions about family throughout the course of their lives, continually reassessing and re-evaluation their relationships. The best way to make good decisions about our personal lives is to be knowledgeable and to know about the alternatives. Guest speakers, discussion groups, journals, research and written assignments will be used as evaluation as well as a final exam.

PRACTICAL ARTSThe practical arts programs offer students opportunities to acquire beneficial skills used for daily living regardless of career direction. Students will learn hands-on skills for life providing a solid foundation for transition into post-secondary training as well as the workplace. Working independently or in groups, students will grow in their abilities to think creatively, problem-solve and follow instructions while developing fine motor skills and building an individual’s self-confidence and awareness.

Are you interested in woodworking? Do you love working with tools? Are you interested in challenging yourself with practical hands on skills? Are you considering potential career opportunities for yourself after high school? Then our woodworking program may be a great option to choose. Using the grade specific projects, you will learn, develop and practice a variety of woodworking skills, techniques and practices that will last a lifetime. As well as providing a lifelong set of practical and problem-solving skills, the woodworking program has been used as a stepping off point for many career opportunities. Apprenticeship opportunities in carpentry, cabinetry and finish carpentry, as well as university programs in architecture, design and engineering are some of the many career paths students from the woodworking program have pursued.

Woodwork Technology 20G 1.0 credit Code: WOOD20GThis credit program will provide an opportunity to explore the fundamentals of woodworking at a higher level than the half credit course. Students will be exposed to a variety of modules of study, including shop safety, introductory design and planning, hand and power tools, wood joinery and its applications and finishing techniques. During the course of study, students will be expected to use the above-learned skills to analyze and solve the many challenges that will go into the construction of both major and minor projects completed in the shop.

Woodwork Technology 30S 1.0 credit Code: WOOD30S Prerequisite: WWT20G or with permission granted by the teacher. This full credit option is a direct extension of the 20G program. Whereas students will now be familiar with the basic fundamentals of woodworking, this program is intended to give students a taste of more advanced woodworking joinery and finishing techniques. Cabinetry will be an important focus of this course. Along with the advanced machine techniques, students will be instructed in the use and care of basic hand tools available to most home shops. Similar to the 20G course, students will be expected to develop techniques to analyze and problem-solve a variety of situations which may occur in any shop environment.


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Woodwork Technology 40S 1.0 credit Code: WOOD40S Prerequisite: WWT30S or with permission granted by the teacher. The woodworking option is a direct extension of the 30S Woodworking course. In this course, students will explore advanced design fundamentals, advanced furniture and cabinet construction and basic construction technology. As well, students will explore careers in woodworking through various topics of study. Along with a variety of woodworking skills, when completed, students will also have the knowledge required to design a functional home workshop. As with the 20 and 30 level courses, students will be expected to continue developing techniques to analyze and problem-solve situations as they relate to woodworking and basic construction.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTWhat will you do when you grow up? Are you tired of hearing that question? Will you attend university or college? Will you work in a skilled trade? Perhaps you prefer to be an entrepreneur? The Life/Work program provides the tools needed for you to learn more about the world of work, to gain employability skills and to provide opportunities for personal growth.

Each of the levels has a different focus. The program allows you to: discover your skills and strengths, learn work expectations, create a resume, practice interviews, explore careers, discuss life/work balance, and experience a work placement in your chosen field. These courses will empower you to make positive choices for your future.

The completion of one of these credits affords the opportunity to receive an additional credit through students’ own part-time employment. See Credit for Employment below.

Life/Work Exploration 10S 1.0 credit Code: LWE10SThis course provides students with an overview of career development skills with an emphasis on building positive self-esteem, exploring self-assessment, locating work information, and reflecting upon course and program choices.In this program, students will explore a wide range of occupations. They will focus on the effect of educational and career goals on lifestyle as well as the work world around them. This course is intended to assist students in setting goals for the future. All aspects of the course are completed in the classroom. There is no prerequisite for this course.

Life/Work Planning 20S 1.0 credit Code: LWP20SIn this course, students will gain an understanding of the skills needed for success in work, learning, and life. There is a greater emphasis on communication skills, career information, work trends, self-assessment, matching personal skills to occupations, stereotyping and discrimination in the workplace, and work-search tools. All aspects of the course are completed in the classroom. There is no prerequisite for this course.

Life/Work Building 30S Or Career Development Life/Work Transitions 40S 1.0 credit Code: LWB30SOR1.0 credit Code: LWT40S Prerequisite: LWE10S or LWP20S

This program explores the students’ transition between the school environment and the workplace. It is designed to help students learn about a variety of occupations and career opportunities in the current job market.

In the theory component of the course, the students will learn how their abilities and interests match with different occupations. They will learn about basic skills needed for work and job search tools. The practicum component of the course requires students to go to their work sites for their scheduled hours. There, they will learn and develop specific skills in one or two of their chosen occupations. Some students may earn part time employment as a result of the skills they have acquired through the program. Both components of theory and practicum must be completed in order to obtain the credit.

LIFE/WORK BUILDING 30S will complete up to 40 hours at the workplace.

LIFE/WORK TRANSITIONING 40S will complete up to 65 hours at the workplace.

Credit for Employment 0.5 or 1.0 credit Code: CFE35G/CFE45GPrerequisite: Successful completion of any Life/Work course.Credit For Employment offers students, who are a minimum of 16 years of age and/or in grade 11 or grade 12, the opportunity to earn a high-school credit. The CFE allows students to implement career development principles such as essential employability skills into the authentic context of work. Through their own part-time employment, students will have an opportunity to apply and refine the knowledge and skills acquired in the Career Development Life/Work courses. Furthermore, the CFE will provide students with valuable workplace experience that will contribute to their career-life planning. This course is completed independently from school programming. Students must complete the necessary paperwork through the Student Services Department.

Student-Directed Career Exploration 1.0 credit Code: SDCEXP20S, 30S, 40SThis course may be available on an individual basis though Student Services. Students will use on-line resources to explore careers, learn about their own skill set, and plan for future education and training. Students should speak to their counsellor to learn more.

Note: These courses are offered concurrently in two periods, both in the same semester. Both theory and practicum components must be completed for 2 credits.

This program explores the students’ transition between the school environment and the workplace. It is designed to help students learn about a variety of occupations and career opportunities in the current job market. In the theory component of the course, the students will learn how their abilities and interests match with different occupations. They will learn about basic skills needed

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for their work and steps to obtain a job. The practical component of the course requires students to go to their work sites for three hours each afternoon. There students will learn and develop specific skills in one or two of their chosen occupations. Some students may earn part-time employment as a result of the skills they have acquired through the program. Career Development 30S and 40S will be offered concurrently during the course of one semester. Both components of theory and practicum must be completed for 2 credits. There is no prerequisite for this course.

COMMERCIAL STUDIESHave you ever wondered what your future will be like financially after you graduate? Find out the answers by taking the practical, hands-on, informative commercial studies courses.If you are seeking to pursue a pathway to the Asper School of Business, Red River College or you want to start your own business; this is your pathway to success! You will find it extremely beneficial to gain introductory knowledge and have a competitive advantage by taking these courses.

Seldom do business-savvy professionals act alone on a business venture; working with others is a necessity. In our courses, we implement hands-on and real-world activities, giving each student an opportunity to participate and gain experience in teamwork.

Retailing 20S 1.0 credit Code: RET20SRetailing is about more than just sales. Students will learn that opening a store requires careful merchandising, buying, pricing know-how and attention to customer service. This course is designed for those who wish to develop the required skills to help gain an understanding of business and preparedness for employment in the vast retailing field. We focus on practical assignments and projects to help build a strong business foundation. Students will participate in “Friday Projects” whereby students create a product, visualize an idea and promote it to their peers. Students will also watch “The Apprentice” once/week to understand the ups and downs and lessons to be learned in competition and selling. As a way to show off all that you have learned you will set up a mini retail store where you will be selling your products. You get to choose, design and make your own product!

Keyboarding 25S and Print Communications 25S 1.0 credit Code: KBA25S + PC25S Keyboarding and Print Communications are two parts of a ONE credit course. During the first half of the course, you will focus on removing old keyboarding habits and learning a new and correct way to keyboard. Focus and emphasis will be placed on correct placement of the hands and fingers, daily timing drills, games and accuracy.

During the second part of the course, we explore the preparation of reports, letters and other business related documents used in today’s business environment. While emailing, texting and additional types of technology-based communication are now an integral part of business, the need for professional *mailable documents is still a necessity.

Personal Financial Planning 21G 1.0 credit Code: PF21GImagine the car you will drive, the job you will have, and the house you will live in. You can have it all if you learn what is necessary for financial attainment. In Personal Finance, you will discover what it takes to achieve financial success. You will learn how to manage your own money using a budget, make smart decisions about banking options, credit, investing, taxes, buying choices such as a house and a car, and much more. Practical, hands-on projects are key aspects of this course! Students will do a BOC (Bank of Canada) Computer Scavenger Hunt, create their own “Funny Money”, buy stocks and bonds on the stock market (educational only) and decipher “The Wealth Files” and “The Secret”. Students will work together as a class to come up with a “Class Secret of a Millionaires Mind Interpretation and Meaning Project”. The student will also produce their very own “Vision Board”. You are never too young to learn the skills that will lead to economic independence. In today’s ever-changing economy, one thing remains constant: every person needs a basic understanding of personal finance!

Visions and Ventures: Entrepreneurship 30S 1.0 credit Code: VV30S Have you considered going into business for yourself? If so, you may have thought about becoming an entrepreneur. An entrepreneur is someone who undertakes the creation, organization, and ownership of an innovative business with potential for growth. Creating and running a business venture requires a variety of skills. Owning a business in today’s market is very different than it was in the past. The global marketplace and Internet have brought new resources, opportunities, markets, competitors and ideas to the forefront of new business owners. Learn what it takes to start a business from scratch and make it a reality! This course is designed for those who wish to act on their entrepreneurial spirit and work on bringing an idea to life! By the end of this course you will have started, planned, implemented and marketed your very own business…let’s go! It is recommended, but not required, that students take Retailing 20S to help facilitate comprehension and structure to this course.

Accounting Principles 30S 1.0 credit Code: ACC30S This course will introduce students to the financial principles and practices important for personal and business uses. Budgeting and personal finance will be explored. Students will explore the steps involved in an accounting cycle; prepare simple statements required by various sources involved in the operation of a small business. Students will use a computerized accounting program and Excel spreadsheets to prepare these statements and schedules. If time permits, a section will be devoted to the preparation of Income Tax forms.

Accounting Systems 40S 1.0 credit Code: ACC40S Prerequisite: ACC30S Accounting Systems 40S is a continuation of the Accounting Principles 30S course. This advanced course will provide the student with knowledge and skills required to analyze financial statements, work with inventory valuations, entries related to complex depreciation and the steps necessary to close out a financial year. Accounting for merchandising companies will be studied along with an extensive unit on working with Simply Accounting, a software package for small business enterprises. Budgeting and personal finance will be explored.


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Marketing Practicum 40S 1.0 credit Code: MP40S Have you seen a commercial and said to yourself, “I can do better than that!” Have you looked at your favorite clothing brand name and wondered why it is so successful? Are you the type of person who thinks outside the box? We need you in this course!

Did you know that your age group is the most sought after market in the world? This course is based on the business and marketing cores that include communication skills, economics, financial analysis, and promotion. Students will be researching, developing and designing a fashion, sports and entertainment marketing program.Leadership development will be provided through a practical work, observational placement at a local marketing firm. (Time, opportunity dependent)

It is recommended, but not required, that students take Visions and Ventures 30S or Retailing 20S to help facilitate comprehension and structure to this course.


LANGUAGESLearning an international language and becoming aware of and sensitive to another culture is the most personal way for a student to open a window to the world. As a UNESCO school, we value the opportunities for language learning, cultural awareness and student exchange programs, which we offer through our Language program.

The FRENCH: COMMUNICATION & CULTURE program develops the student’s ability to communicate in French through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also encourages an appreciation of francophone culture.

The objective of the SPANISH program is to develop the ability to communicate in Spanish and to appreciate Hispanic culture. This balanced program will focus on writing, reading, speaking and listening skills with the emphasis on fluency. Audio files, videos and activities promote language development and cultural awareness.

The objective of the JAPANESE program is to explore Japanese culture and language.

FRENCH: COMMUNICATION & CULTURE NOTE: The French: Communication and Culture (formerly Basic French) program is an interactive course which develops the student’s ability to communicate in French through reading, writing, speaking and listening. The goal is language development and an appreciation of French culture.

French: Communication & Culture 20F 1.0 credit Code: FCC20F Prerequisite: Grade 9 French, or permission from the teacher.Students will develop basic grammar skills, expand their vocabulary and develop an appreciation of French culture. Students will communicate with ease in the present, past, and future tenses and are introduced to other tenses and moods appropriate for the

grade level such as the imperative and the conditional. Students will speak French more independently (with some pauses, reformulations and self-corrections). A variety of classroom activities will be experienced in order acquire the necessary French skills. Topics covered may include: first jobs, self-identity, world events and urban legends.

French: Communication & Culture 30S 1.0 credit Code: FCC30S Prerequisite: FCC20FAs a continuation of French: Communication and Culture FCC20F, students will build on the vocabulary, grammar, and language learning strategies they have acquired. Students will participate in increasingly complex, spontaneous, and sustained conversations related to their personal lives, as well as to social and to global issues. Appropriate verb tenses and moods will be introduced, expanding on the previous level. Language and cultural proficiency will continue to be developed through participation in a variety of activities. Topics may include: the Francophone world, media, music, relationships and crime.

French: Communication & Culture 40S 1.0 credit Code: FCC40S Prerequisite: FCC30SThe aim of this course is to further develop skills in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in French. Students will use their language strategies to communicate their own ideas and opinions. Students will continue to use verb tenses and moods appropriate to the context. They will speak French with a certain sophistication, confidence, and independence. More challenging texts will be presented. This course will prepare students for post-secondary studies and the skills needed for basic communication in a French environment.

SPANISH 3-year and 4-year program

Espagnol 10F 1,0 credit Code: XESP10FThis introductory course is a prerequisite for the other Spanish courses offered in grades 10-12. Students will work on developing proper pronunciation and intonation and using an appropriate and practical vocabulary. Students will also be exposed to various Spanish culture and communities around the world. This course will be taught in both Spanish and French as a supporting language.

Spanish 20F 1.0 credit Code: SPA20FEspangnol 20F 1,0 credit Code: XESPA20FStudents with 1 previous credit in Spanish should take this course. This is a beginner level course that includes these topics: the classroom, family, sports and activities, making plans, likes and dislikes, places, and daily routines. Language is acquired through active participation while grammar instruction focuses on the present and progressive tenses, as well as affirmative commands.

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Spanish 30S 1.0 credit Code: SPA30S Prerequisite: SPA20FEspangnol 30S 1,0 credit Code: XESPA30SStudents with 2 previous credits in Spanish should take this course. Spanish 30S is a continuation of Spanish 20F and focuses on expanding student vocabulary and the knowledge of language structure. Topics include jobs and careers, past experience, food, childhood memories, geography, transportation, the environment and travel. Grammar study focuses on the past tenses and the future.

Spanish 40S 1.0 credit Code: SPA40S Prerequisite: SPA30SEspangnol 40S 1,0 credit Code: XESPA40SStudents with 3 previous credits in Spanish should take this course. This advanced Spanish course develops language skills at a higher level. Topics include the environment, health, shopping, giving advice, the future, history, culture, and society. Grammar study focuses on the past tenses, simple future and perfect tenses.

COLLEGE BOARD SPANISHAdvanced Placement Spanish Language And Culture 42S 1.0 credit Code: SPA42S Prerequisite: SPA40SAP Spanish Language and Culture is a university level course. Taking a holistic approach to language proficiency, students learn language structures in context and use them to convey meaning, with a focus on function and communication where both fluency and accuracy in language use are promoted. It engages students in an exploration of contemporary and historical culture and develops students’ awareness and appreciation of the products, practices and perspectives that characterize Hispanic cultures. The course will enable students to earn the equivalent of a first year university credit in Spanish as well as a high school credit in Spanish Language and Culture 42S.

JAPANESE

Japanese 20G 1.0 credit Code: JPN20GJapanese is an integrated 3-credit program designed for beginners. The course centers on communication and cultural understanding acquired through classroom activities and independent study. This entry level course uses the day-to-day life of Japan to help students acquire basic communication skills and cultural understanding. Students will be able to write hiragana and katakana scripts, as well as up to 20 kanji characters. Students learn to communicate at a basic level in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Japanese 30S 1.0 credit Code: JPN30S Prerequisite: JPN20GJapanese 30S is a continuation of Japanese 20G. It focuses on increasing the student’s ability to communicate. Cultural activities are incorporated into the course. Students will be able to recognize up to 100 kanji characters.

Japanese 40S 1.0 credit Code: JPN40S Prerequisite: JPN30SJapanese 40S is a continuation of the skills introduced in both Japanese 20G and 30S. It is designed to increase the student’s awareness of Japan and to provide increased skill in communication in Japanese.

SECTION V:EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS Institut collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate is proud of the many extra-curricular activities that are offered to students. We offer extra-curricular programs in academic areas, the arts, athletics, as well as many opportunities for social action and student leadership. Teachers at Massey recognize the inherent value of extra-curricular and work tirelessly to provide programming that combines friendships, fun, leadership, relationships, resiliency, skill development, and teamwork. Without question, there is something for everyone at Massey!

Please note:1. A club fair is run in the second/third week of September to

highlight activities that are expected to run in a given year. The ‘most current’ extra-curricular activity brochure is also available to all students and posted on the school website at that time.

2. For athletic activities, coaches and staff supervisors have completed Criminal Records checks, Child Abuse Registry forms and the Respect in Sport certificates prior to the start of their coaching duties.

CHESS CLUBThe Chess club meets every lunch hour to play, learn and teach each other. Special guests, chess masters and aficionados drop by. Students compete in local, regional and provincial tournaments.

ENVIROTHONEnvirothon is an environmental sciences competition club. Teams of five students meet weekly from September to May to study forestry, soils, wildlife, aquatics, and an issue-oriented topic. In late May, students compete with other teams in field tests and presentations. If you are a self-motivated learner interested in environmental issues, this is a great experience.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES AND TRAVELEvery year, Massey students have the opportunity to travel to other countries. In the past, we have travelled to Belgium, France, Kenya and Spain. International exchanges tend to be planned to complement specific curricula, particularly History, or are service oriented through Free the Children.

OUTDOOR EDThis program offers 2-3 trips throughout the year for students who love the outdoors: canoe trips, hiking and winter trips.


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PEER TUTORINGThis volunteer program provides individualized instruction for students by students. The benefit of the program is experienced by both participants. Peer tutoring can be organized to fit everyone involved. Peer tutors receive recognition for their volunteer hours through the Institut Collégial Vincent Massey Collegiate diploma as well as bursary/scholarship applications.

REACH FOR THE TOP CLUBStudents are invited to prepare for questions in all areas, and compete as a team against other high schools. Tournaments are held several times in the school year.

TROJAN NEWSPAPERThe Trojan is a monthly publication of student writing that focuses on the life of the school. It is part journalism and also showcases student successes and talents.

WRITERS’ GUILDThis is a cross grade-level group of published and non-published writers who are keen on writing as a form of communication. This group meets once a week during the lunch hour.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS in the ARTS

ART CLUBStudents have an opportunity to use a variety of art materials in structured and unstructured exercises. Artistic skill is not a requirement. Students should be interested in self-expression. This group meets at lunch once a week.

DANCE CLUBThese students practice once or twice a week to learn a variety of dance routines. The dance club is a performance focused group. They perform at pep rallies, dance performances, competitions, football and basketball games. Auditions are held at the end of September.

GUITAR CLUBStudents meet 2-3 times per week to work on beginner guitar, electric guitar and ensemble playing. All levels are welcome. Students can meet during lunch hour and after school. In school and out of school performance opportunities are available.

IMPROVEvery Friday at noon the Improv classes perform some off-the-cuff material during the school’s in-house Improv league. If Improv really is your thing, audition to be on the esteemed Massey Improv team who is gunning to win Provincials and go on to Nationals! Come out and be a part of this awesome team or support them by just watching them doing amazing Improv work! Improv for everyone - yah!

MEDITATION AND DRUMMING GROUPThis group offers students a weekly lunch hour retreat from the pace of high school. Watch for posters in the main hallway throughout the year.

TECH CREWThe tech crew work to organize and facilitate the audio-visual, light and sound responsibilities in support of the many activities and events offered at Massey.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS that PROMOTE SOCIAL ACTION and STUDENT LEADERSHIP

CONVERSATION PARTNERSEach year Massey welcomes new students from around the world. Many of these students are new to Canadian culture and the English language. Conversation partners is a tutoring/support group for new arrivals. Students who participate in this group are involved in one-to-one English conversation practice, social gatherings, orientation for new arrivals and other events related to culture.

GENDER SEXUALITY ALLIANCE (GSA)This club meets once a week and promotes understanding and acceptance. The group identifies specific areas to explore in the first weeks of meeting.

GRAD COMMITTEE The function of Grad Committee is to raise funds for and plan the final graduation events in June. Grad Committee begins its work in September and runs until the end of classes in June. The committee is open to any interested grade 12 students. Executive members are nominated and elected at the beginning of September. The executive positions are President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. Members of the Executive must have strong leadership skills, organizational skills and interpersonal skills. There are weekly meetings, fundraising events and the organization of the June Dinner and Dance. All interested and committed grade 12 students are welcome!

KEY CLUBKey Club is an international, student-led organization which provides students with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. The Vincent Massey Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg. Key Club meets weekly at lunch. The first meeting will be during the second week of school in September. The time and place for the first meeting will be posted. Key Club motto is “caring: our way of life”.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUNA)L’ORGANISATION DES NATIONS UNIES DU CANADA: DISCOURS (ONU)Each year up to four students from Vincent Massey are chosen to attend the Model United Nations Assembly in Winnipeg. Their task is to represent a country of the United Nations and debate resolutions much like they do in the real U.N. It is a two-day assembly occurring each May and requires a significant amount of research and preparation so they can accurately represent their assigned country’s views on world issues. Selection and preparation of the students begins in February.

SHAMELESS IDEALISTS - FREE THE CHILDREN CLUBWe are youth committed to “Being the Change” in the world. The Shameless Idealists Group was initiated by students as an avenue for young people at Vincent Massey to get involved in social justice issues and as part of our UNESCO school goals. We are a group of enthusiastic action oriented individuals who are passionate about a variety of initiatives that impact children. We are devoted to educating others and taking leadership roles around awareness and understanding of social justice issues in our neighborhood, community and world.


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SOLID ROCK CHRISTIAN YOUTHSolid Rock is an external Youth Group that meets at Massey during the lunch hour. This weekly meeting is a time of faith, fellowship and fun where believers come together to pray, learn more, and relax. Everyone is welcome Wednesdays at noon.

STUDENT COUNCILStudent council members represent and respond to the needs of the students at Vincent Massey. Councilor positions are elected and students meet on a weekly basis to plan school functions and events. Town Hall and elections take place in May.

UNESCO CLUBUNESCO schools encourage peace and social justice. Our club works on the UNESCO events in the school as well as promoting peace and social justice locally, nationally, and globally.

ATHLETIC EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS, SPORTS and TEAMSBADMINTONFrom January until early May, Massey runs an exciting badminton team. Improve your game, compete in singles, doubles, or mixed in our WWAC league play, various tournaments, and for those who qualify, the MHSAA Provincial Championships.

BASKETBALLFor this action packed sport, we have teams for Junior Varsity Boys and Girls, as well as Varsity Boys and Girls. League play is with the highly competitive WWAC. Our teams compete in a variety of tournaments and strive for the MHSAA Championships. We also offer grade 9 basketball teams if there is enough student interest. The grade 9 teams participate in the PTAA.

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNINGEveryone welcome! Our inclusive team has serious competitive runners as well as joggers. Please sign up as soon as school starts. We will train for 1.5 hours four times per week. Our meets run from mid- September until the end of October. We compete in the WWAC and invitational meets plus two provincial championships: MHSAA and Athletics Manitoba.

CURLINGWe have both a girls’ & boys’ curling team. Our teams play in the WWAC curling league at the Charleswood Curling Club beginning in December and ending in March. Games are played after school, usually starting at 4 p.m. Most teams play once per week.

FITNESS CENTREVincent Massey boasts a state of the art Fitness Centre with a multitude of aerobic machines and a full line of resistance training equipment. Membership is available to all students. All enquiries should be made with the Physical Education staff.

FOOTBALL (JUNIOR AND VARSITY)Evaluation begins with a spring camp in May. Training camp begins in late August with 3-4 practices a week. We play in the WHSFL with 1 game a week during the season concluding with playoffs in early November. Football is a demanding, physical activity. Football requires a strong commitment to the demands of practices and games, while also participating with integrity, in the day to day demands of the academic program.

GOLFOur golf teams compete in the spring conference league for the WWAC Championship. Successful teams move on to the MHSAA Provincial Championships in the fall of the next school year Golf tryouts begin in late April. The team consists of 4-6 players on the boys and girls teams.

HOCKEYThere are both girl and boys’ teams at Massey. Tryouts begin in early September with Provincials ending in late March. Teams participate in league, playoff and tournament games. Playoffs are the last week in February and continue into March. Our teams play in the Winnipeg High School Hockey League and strive to compete in the MHSAA Provincial Championships.

LACROSSEMassey has a lacrosse team that participates in the provincial league and tournaments. Tryouts begin in late February, early March. The season runs from the end of April until mid-June. Provincials are held the second weekend in June.

RUGBYCome out and learn this amazing sport during September & October. Massey rugby is an inclusive, action-packed, competitive sport. Students should expect a rigorous workout if participating on the school rugby team. Regardless of the weather, teams muscle their way to victory! Our teams play in the Manitoba Rugby Association High School Rugby League. Commitment to weekend activity is required.

SOCCER (INDOOR and OUTDOOR)Practices and games are usually right after school. There are both boys and girls teams that are entered in the conference league and other tournaments. Indoor soccer begins in November and concludes mid-April. Outdoor soccer begins in late April, with provincials in June. Our teams play in the WWAC league games, tournaments, and strive to compete in the MHSAA Provincials.

TEAM HANDBALLBoys and girls team handball is a spring sport, with the season running from March to May. Practices and games are usually right after school

TRACK AND FIELD (INDOOR and OUTDOOR)Track & Field is one of our school’s most inclusive teams. There is something for everyone! Join our after school workouts and reach your fitness goals as you strive for your personal best. Our team competes in meets hosted by Athletics Manitoba at the Max Bell Centre.

ULTIMATE (SPRING and FALL)Massey Ultimate begins in the autumn and continues for most of the school year wrapping up with league play in the spring. Come out for a great workout and lots of fun!

VOLLEYBALLThis fast paced game will see Massey teams at all levels. League play is with the highly competitive WWAC. Our teams compete in a variety of tournaments and strive for the MHSAA Championships. Again, we can offer grade 9 teams if there is enough student interest. The grade 9 teams play in the PTAA.

WATER POLOCome out and try this sport beginning in September. The season runs until December with early morning practices and games on the weekend at the Pan Am Pool.


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