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Page 1 Course Selection Book Grades 10,11,12 2017 - 2018
Fleetwood Park Secondary
School
7940 – 156th Street,
Surrey BC V3S 3S5
Phone: 604.597.2301
Fax: 604.597.6481
Course Selection - Grades 10 - 12
Home of the Dragons
Course Fair
January 9, 2017
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Fleetwood Park Plaza
2017—2018
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Table of Contents
Graduation Requirements (Class of 2018 old Program) .............................. 6
New Graduation Requirements (Class of 2019 and onward)………………. 7
Course Descriptions
Core Academics
English........................................................................................................... 8
Social Studies................................................................................................ 11
Science........................................................................................................... 12
Mathematics ................................................................................................. 15
Career Education ………………………………………………………….. 16
Physical & Health Education ....................................................................... 17
Electives
ADST: Business Education & Computer Science....................................... 19
Arts Education .............................................................................................. 21
ADST: Home Economics............................................................................... 25
Modern Languages ....................................................................................... 27
ADST: Hospitality ........................................................................................ 28
ADST: Technology Education........................................................................ 29
Library ........................................................................................................... 34
Leadership...................................................................................................... 34
Peer Tutoring .................................................................................................. 35
Special Programs at Fleetwood Park............................................................... 36
Career Opportunities ........................................................................................ 37
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FLEETWOOD PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL
Applied Design, Skills, and Technology Accounting 11
Animation 11
Animation 12
Automotive Technology 11
Automotive Technology 12
Cafeteria 11
Cafeteria 12
Carpentry & Joinery 11
Carpentry & Joinery 12
Computer Programming 11
Computer Programming 12
Culinary Training 11
Culinary Training 12
Digital Communications 11
Drafting & Design 10
Drafting & Design 11
Drafting & Design l2
Economics 12
Electronics 10
Electronics 11
Electronics 12
Engineering & Design 10
Engineering & Design 11
Engineering & Design 12
Entrepreneurship & Marketing 10
Family Studies 11
Family Studies 12
Fashion Design 11
Fashion Design 12
Food Art 12
Foods & Nutrition 10
Foods & Nutrition 11
Foods & Nutrition 12
Marketing & Promotion 11
Media Arts 11/12
Media & Broadcasting 9-12
Metal Art 10
Metal Art 11
Metal Art 12
Psychology 11
Textiles 10
Textiles 11
Textiles 11: Arts and Crafts
Textiles 12
Woodwork 10
VEX Robotics 10
VEX Robotics 11
VEX Robotics 12
Arts Education Art 10
Art 11
Art 12
Band 10
Band 11
Band 12
Ceramics & Sculpture 11
Ceramics & Sculpture 12
Choir 10
Choir 11
Choir 12
Dance Company 10
Dance Company 11
Dance Company 12
Dance 10 Boys: Street Styles/Broadway
Dance 10 Girls
Dance 11 Boys: Street Styles/Broadway
Dance 12 Boys: Street Styles/Broadway
Dance 11: Performance & Choreography
Dance 12: Performance & Choreography
Drama 10
Drawing & Painting 11
Drawing & Painting 12
Jazz Band: Intermediate
Jazz Band: Senior
Musical Theatre 10
Musical Theatre 11
Musical Theatre 12
Photography 10
Photography 11
Photography 12
Theatre Company 10
Theatre Company 11
Theatre Company 12
Theatre Performance 11: Acting 11
Theatre Performance 12: Acting 12
Yearbook 11
Yearbook 12
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2018 (old program)
To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 80 credits over grades 10, 11 and 12
as follows:
80 credits over Grades 10, 11 and 12 48 required credits: Language Arts 10 (4 credits).........................................English 10
Language Arts 11 (4 credits)..........................................English 11, Communications 11
Language Arts 12 (4 credits) * ......................................English 12, Communications 12 (Gov’t exam)
Social Studies 10 (4 credits)
Social Studies 11 or 12 (4 credits)................................Social Studies 11, BC First Nations 12.
Science 10 (4 credits)
Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)*..........................................Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Science & Technology
Mathematics 10 (4 credits)*...........................................Foundations 10, Precalculus 10, Apprenticehip & Workplace 10
Mathematics 11 or 12 (4 credits)*................................ Foundations 11, Pre Calculus 11, Apprenticeship & Workplace 11
Physical Education 10 (4 credits)
Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits)*
Planning 10 (4 credits)
*one from a number of course options
Students must also:
Complete 4 Graduation Transition credits through seminars and the Presentations in April
Complete a minimum of 28 grade 10-12 elective credits
An unlimited number of credits from board-authorized or post-secondary electives may count toward graduation
of which a minimum of 16 credits are required at the Grade 12 level.
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What You Need to Graduate in 2019 and Beyond
REQUIRED COURSES
SUBJECT AREA MINIMUM CREDITS
Career Life Connections (or Grad Trans 12) 4
Career Life Education (or Planning 10) 4
Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4
Language Arts 10 4
Language Arts 11 4
Language Arts 12 4
Mathematics 10 4
Mathematics 11 or 12 4
Physical and Health Education 10 4
Science 10 4
Science 11 or 12 4
Social Studies 10 4
Social Studies 11 or 12 4
TOTAL 52
ELECTIVE CREDITS
Students must earn at least 28 elective credits from Grade 10-12 courses. Minimum Credits
28
Graduation Requirements
Capstone Project (or GT12) Required
Literacy Exam/Assessment (or Eng/Com 12 exam) Required
Numeracy Exam/Assessment (or Math 10 exam) Required
OVERALL TOTAL 80 Credits
Of the 80 credits required for graduation, at least 16 must be at Grade 12
level, including Language Arts 12.
Note: The new Ministry of Education Grad Program is currently in DRAFT format and
subject to change.
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Course Planning for 2016 / 2017
GRADE 10 DESCRIPTIONS
All of these options are lenses by which the same skills will be developed. Reading, writing, critical thinking, creating, connecting and oral language are the foundational skills assessed in all the content areas. Students choose their options based on their personal interests.
CREATIVE WRITING & COMPOSITION 10
This course offers the opportunity for students to play with
words and develop lifelong language skills through the writing
process. This course provides students with in-depth opportu-
nities to become better writers through the exploration of per-
sonal and cultural identities, memories, and stories in a wide
range of genres. Within a supportive community, students will
develop their skills through writing. Students will create coher-
ent, purposeful compositions while developing and refining
their writing abilities. The following are possible areas of focus
within Creative Writing & Composition 10:
contemporary creative forms such as slam poetry, rap,
drama, song, graphic novels
poetry, song lyrics
multimodal creative forms that combine visual, written,
and oral texts
composing narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive,
and opinion pieces
planning, drafting, and editing processes
citing sources, considering the credibility of evidence,
and evaluating the quality and reliability of the sources.
English
FOCUSED LITERARY STUDIES &
COMPOSITION 10
This course studies various themes, authors, and genres
through the study of text, stories, and various forms of media,
such as poetry, stories, novels, graphic novels, children’s litera-
ture, and First Peoples texts. Students create coherent, purpose-
ful compositions while developing and refining their writing
abilities. Examine skills such as:
increasing literacy skills through close reading
being educated global citizens
broadening understanding of self and the world
developing higher-level thinking
composing narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive,
and opinion pieces
planning, drafting, and editing processes
citing sources, considering the credibility of evidence, and
evaluating the quality and reliability of the sources
NEW MEDIA & COMPOSITION 10
This course is aimed at providing students with a set of skills
vital for success in an increasingly complex digital world by
affording opportunities to demonstrate understanding and
communicate ideas through a variety of digital and print media.
Students create coherent, purposeful compositions while devel-
oping and refining their writing abilities. Possible focus areas
include media and film studies, journalism and publishing,
poetry and song lyrics, and digital communication. Skills
emphasized are:
developing higher-level thinking
composing narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive,
and opinion pieces
planning, drafting, and editing processes
citing sources, considering the credibility of evidence, and
evaluating the quality and reliability of the sources
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Humanities 9 1 of the following options
(4 credits each):
Creative Writing & Composition 10
Focused Literary Studies & Composition 10
New Media & Composition 10
Focused Literary Studies & Media
Focused Literary Studies & Creative Writing
1 or more of the following options (4 credits each):
English 11
Elective(s)
Writing 11
1 of the following options
(4 credits each):
English 12
Elective(s)
Lit Studies 12 Writing 12
Please note: Students must take a provincial assessment with English 12.
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ENGLISH 11
Prerequisite: English 10
English 11 integrates the skills of reading and writing, speaking
and listening, viewing and representing. It continues to develop
and enhance students’ appreciation of literature and language.
ENGLISH 12
Prerequisite: English 11
This course is recommended and designed for students who
achieved 60% or higher in English 11. Written expression and
reading comprehension skills need to be at grade level or higher
to succeed in this course.
English 12 draws together the learning experiences of 12 years
of schooling. It encourages the development of students’ confi-
dence, independence, and appreciation in areas of reading,
writing, oral communication, viewing and representing. It
continues to develop and enhance students’ appreciation of
literature and language.
Note: 40% of the final mark in English 12 will be deter -
mined by the Provincial Exam.
For both English 11 and English 12: the activities and resources
are increasingly more sophisticated, but are carefully selected to
appeal to a range of students’ interests and abilities.
Students will read for a variety of purposes, demonstrate
interpretive understanding, and critically analyze short
stories, novels, poetry, drama (eg. a Shakespearean play)
essay and media.
Students will write in a variety of formats employing all
stages of the writing process. Emphasis will be on the
research / analytic essay.
* Oral communication skills will develop a critical aware-ness
and appreciation of audience, purpose and context.
* Students will identify, analyze, interpret, and evaluate
techniques used to convey meaning in visual and mass
media.
* Students will select and create an assortment of
representational forms to assist in the expression, develop-
ment and extension of ideas.
FOCUSED LITERARY STUDIES & NEW
MEDIA 10
This course is aimed at providing students with a set of
skills vital for success in an increasingly complex digital
world by affording opportunities to demonstrate under-
standing and communicate ideas through a variety of digital
and print media. Through various themes, authors, and
genres through the study of text, stories, and various forms
of media, such as poetry, stories, novels, graphic novels,
children’s literature, and First Peoples texts, students will
explore the connection between literature and modern
forms of communication. Skills include:
increasing literacy skills through close reading
being educated global citizens
broadening understanding of self and the world
developing higher-level thinking
writing, revising, presenting, and reflecting on all
forms of communication
developing an understanding of traditional and contem-
porary forms
composing narrative, expository, descriptive, persua-
sive, and opinion pieces
planning, drafting, and editing processes
ci sources, considering the credibility of evidence, and
evaluating the quality and reliability of the sources
FOCUSED LITERARY STUDIES &
CREATIVE WRITING 10 This course studies various themes, authors, and genres
through the study of text, stories, and various forms of me-
dia, such as poetry, stories, novels, graphic novels, chil-
dren’s literature, and First Peoples texts. Students create
coherent, purposeful compositions while developing and
refining their writing abilities. This course provides stu-
dents with in-depth opportunities to become better writers
through the exploration of personal and cultural identities,
memories, and stories in a wide range of genres. Within a
supportive community, students will develop their skills
through writing. Students will examine skills such as:
increasing literacy skills through close reading
being educated global citizens
broadening understanding of self and the world
contemporary creative forms such as slam poetry, rap,
drama, song, graphic novels
poetry, song lyrics
multimodal creative forms that combine visual,
written, and oral texts
developing higher-level thinking
composing narrative, expository, descriptive, persua-
sive, and opinion pieces
planning, drafting, and editing processes
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COMMUNICATIONS 12
Prerequisite: English 11
Communications 12 is an alternative to English 12. It is
recommended for students who struggle in written expression
and reading comprehension. It is also recommended for
students who received 60% or less in English 11 or who were
credited with Communications 11.
Like English 12, it develops the skills of reading, writing, oral
communication, viewing and representing. It is intended to
develop and enhance students’ appreciation of literature and
language. The activities and resources are increasingly more
sophisticated, but are carefully selected to appeal to a range of
students’ interests and abilities. Students will read for a variety of purposes and demon-
strate understanding of short stories, novels, poetry, drama,
and nonfiction. In writing, the emphasis will be on practical composition
skills, employing all stages of the writing process including
prewriting, drafting, editing, proofreading, and publishing. Oral communication skills develop an awareness and
appreciation of audience, purpose and context. In viewing, students will study techniques used to convey
meaning in visual and mass media. Students select and create a variety of representational
forms to assist in the development and expression of ideas.
ENGLISH LITERATURE 12
Prerequisite: English 10 or 11 (open to Grade 11 & 12
students)
A course designed to fulfill a student’s love of literature. An
excellent course for Honour students and any student who
plans on continuing English studies in college or university.
The course includes the study of Anglo-Saxon poetry, Chau-
cer, Shakespeare, and 18th, 19th and 20th century literature.
Recommended for students who enjoy poetry, prose and great
writers.
An above average standing in previous English courses is
strongly recommended.
ENGLISH 12 HONOURS
Prerequisite: English 11
Through the integration of reading, writing, oral communica-
tions, viewing and representing, Honours English courses are
designed to develop students’ skills and appreciation of litera-
ture and language. The activities and resources are selected to
appeal to those students who demonstrate a high level of inter-
est and ability in English. This course is designed for students
who achieved at least 80% or higher in English 11.
Students should expect a rich and fast-paced learning environ-
ment. Students will receive similar grading procedures as in the
regular English program.
WRITING 11
Prerequisite: English 10
This course intends to give students the opportunity to create an
enduring understanding of their own voice and through writing,
develop a sense of self awareness and world comprehension.
The fostering of a love of language and literature is fundamen-
tal to the student’s long term understanding. Explicitly, the
course will provide opportunities for students to become better
writers, more self-reflective thinkers and develop better skills to
work cooperatively and collaboratively (peer and self-
assessment/reflection) while building a portfolio of work that
reflects their growth as writers. This course is designed for stu-
dents who show an interest in self-expression, writing, social
media and other creative mediums not necessarily explored in
depth in other courses.
WRITING 12
Prerequisite: English 11
Writing 12 is a course for students who have a flair for writing.
Students will explore writing style in prose, poetry and plays.
The emphasis is on students’ writing; however, one of the main
benefits is that students reach a deeper understanding of them-
selves and the work of others. Students are encouraged to
experiment in their writing and to seek publication.
An above average standing in previous English courses is
strongly recommended.
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SOCIAL STUDIES 10
Social Studies 10 continues to build upon themes, critical and
creative thinking skills and inquiry processes introduced in earlier
grades. This course focuses on the development of Canada as a
nation spanning the 19th and 20th centuries with a particular
emphasis on Canadian Identity. The historical and contemporary
geography of Canada is studied in detail. Canada’s contemporary
history is examined through exploration of First Nations, French
and English relations and Canada in a global context. Current
events are used to supplement resources and aid students in making
connections between Canada’s past and present.
SOCIAL INQUIRY 11
Prerequisite: Social Studies 10
Social Inquiry 11 will be a course in which you will build a strong
foundation across many skill sets, engage in inquiry and communi-
ty based learning, and improve your critical thinking abilities. You
will explore various perspectives of the past, present, and future of
cultures and geography through the lenses of law, social justice,
philosophy, and economics. This course will allow you to enhance
your understanding of our world and your place in it.
SOCIAL JUSTICE 12
Recommended: Social Inquiry 11
The aim of Social Justice 12 is to raise students’ awareness of
social injustice, to enable them to analyze situations from a social
justice perspective, and to provide them with knowledge, skills,
and an ethical framework to advocate for a socially just world.
Course topics include, but are not limited to: Racism, Genocide,
Aboriginal Issues, Gender Inequality, LGBTQ Rights, Mental
Health, and Poverty. Foundations of philosophy, anthropology,
and sociology will also be introduced as a way to recognize and
understand multiple perspectives. Students will be given the
opportunity to pursue topics and ideas that they are passionate
about, and will be working on a final project allowing them to
share these areas of interest with others.
GEOGRAPHY 12
Recommended: Social Inquiry 11
Geography is a course for students who are interested in
understanding and protecting our environment. Students will
be able to study and interpret the landscape and understand
the interconnections between our human actions and the
Earth’s physical systems. Content includes earth sciences,
weather and climate, climate change, serious environmental
issues and future global solutions. This course also includes
an outdoor field study so students can interact with the
geography first hand. These trips include a voluntary
overnight Field Study to Garibaldi
Provincial Park, snowshoeing at
Seymour Mountain, a study of our
watershed in North Vancouver and
other TBA trips dependent on
equipment and funding.
HISTORY 12
Recommended: Social Inquiry 11
History 12 is a world history course which deals with the
major events and trends of the 20th century. Topics include,
but are not limited to: Russian Revolution, WWII, Civil
rights, Vietnam War, The Cold War, 20th century Chinese
history, The Middle East, and understanding current events
through historical connections. This course emphasizes
historical thinking skills, in-depth analysis of historical
issues, classroom discussion, and academic writing through
inquiry. This course is designed for students with an interest
in history and a passion for world events.
LAW 12
Recommended: Social Inquiry 11
Through the study of the Canadian legal system students
will explore the larger concept of justice. Understanding
legal rights and responsibilities through the study of crimi-
nal law, civil law, family law and Aboriginal self-
government will allow students to critically analyze our
justice system. They will be given individual and group
opportunities to further their inquiry, research and presenta-
tion skills. Students will also participate in debates, case
studies, mock trials and a field trip to the Law Courts as part
of the course. In addition, guest speakers will provide
expert knowledge on topics covered in class and bring
awareness to the many careers available within this field of
study.
Social Studies
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SCIENCE 10
Prerequisite: Science 9
Science 10 deals continues to introduce students to the natural
world by providing opportunities to analyze and evaluate
information, communicate ideas, plan and conduct experiments
plus predict and ask questions about the world of science. The
Big Ideas covered in Science 10 are:
Genes are the foundation for the diversity of living things.
Chemical processes require energy change as atoms are
rearranged.
Energy is conserved and its transformation can affect
living things and the environment.
The formation of the universe can be explained by the big
bang theory.
EARTH SCIENCE 11
Prerequisite: Science 10
Earth Science 11 is a survey course which, through lab and field
experiments, explores the Earth and its environment in space.
The Big Ideas offered in this course are:
Earth Materials: Ear th mater ials are changed as they
cycle through the geosphere and are used as resources, with
economic and environmental implications.
Plate Tectonic Theory: Plate tectonic theory explains the
consequences of tectonic plate interactions.
Atmospheric Science and Climate: The transfer of energy
through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by
climate change.
Oceanography and the Hydrosphere: The distr ibution of
water has a major influence on weather and climate.
Earth within the Solar System: Astronomy seeks to ex-
plain the origin and interactions of Earth and its solar system.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 11
Prerequisite: Science 10
This course offers students and opportunity to understand, explore
and communicate ideas on environmental science education. The
Big Ideas covered in this course are:
Diversity in Local Ecosystems: Local environments
contain diverse ecosystems with many roles and relation-
ships.
Processes and Changes in Local Ecosystems: Inter
connected systems sustain healthy ecosystems. Ecosystem
stability is an important result of sustainability
Sustainability in Local Ecosystems: Human practices
affect the sustainability of ecosystems.
Conservation and Restoration of Ecosystems: Humans
can play a role in conservation and restoration of ecosystems.
Science ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 12
(Note: This course will not be offered until the 2018-2019
school year)
The Environmental Science 12 course aims to develop an
understanding in students of global environmental issues by
providing opportunities to explore, understand and
communicate ideas on the environment. The Big Ideas
covered in this course include:
Global Water Systems: Human actions affect the
quality of water and its ability to sustain life.
Global Warming and Climate Change: Human
activities have caused changes in the global climate
system.
Land Use and Sustainability: Sustainable land use
and food production will meet the needs of a growing
population.
Global Environmental Changes: Living sustainably
supports the well-being of self, community, and Earth.
LIFE SCIENCE 11 (BIOLOGY 11)
Prerequisite: Recommend C+ or better in Science 10
Life Science 11 is a course that introduces students to the
diversity of life on Earth through investigations and
inquiry. The Big Ideas covered in Life Science 11 are:
Characteristics of Living Things
• What characteristics allow organisms to live on land?
• What unique characteristics allow organisms to live in
extreme environments?
Process of Evolution
• What is the role of DNA in evolution and biodiversity?
• What characteristics allow organisms to live in unique
environments?
• How might the range of abiotic and biotic characteris-
tics on Earth help us to understand space
exploration?
Taxonomy
• Why do two organisms compete to coexist in the same
niche?
• How is DNA analysis used to demonstrate the related-
ness of species?
• How can morphology indicate relatedness (e.g., dolphin
and human hip structure)?
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 12 (BIOLOGY 12)
Prerequisite: Biology 11 and Chemistry 11 strongly
recommend a C+ or better Biology 12 focuses on the anatomy and physiology of humans.
The following big ideas are covered:
Homeostasis: The body str ives to maintain homeostasis.
DNA and Cells: All living things are made of cells,
which contain DNA and cell structures that allow cells to
survive and reproduce.
Organization: Organ systems have complex inter rela-
tionships to maintain homeostasis. Students will investigate
the digestive, cardiovascular and lymphatic, respiratory,
urinary, reproductive, and nervous system in detail. Stu-
dents will also investigate the interrelationships between
body systems and medical conditions associated with dis-
eases in the body systems listed.
CHEMISTRY 11
Prerequisite: Recommend C+ or better in Foundations of Math
10 and Science 10 Chemistry 11 is an introductory laboratory course concerned
with the description, classification and theory of matter. The big
Ideas covered in this course are:
Atoms and Molecules: Atoms and molecules are the
fundamental building blocks of matter. Chemical bonds are
the result of electrostatic forces. Periodicity can be
explained by atomic structure.
The Mole: The mole is a convenient way to express
quantities of particles.
Chemical Reactions: The rear rangement of atoms in
chemical reactions is predictable. Matter and energy are
conserved in chemical reactions. Chemical reactions and
their applications have significant implications for human
health, society, and the environment.
Solution Chemistry: Solubility within a solution is
determined by the nature of the solute and the solvent.
Solution chemistry and its applications have significant
implications for human health, society, and the environ-
ment.
CHEMISTRY 12
Prerequisite: Recommend C+ or better in Chemistry 11
- Chemistry 12 is a problem-centered laboratory course involv-
ing more advanced chemistry concepts. Experimentation and
problem solving are major parts of the course. The big ideas
covered in Chemistry 12 are:
Reaction Kinetics: Reactants must collide to react.
Conditions surrounding a reaction determine its rate.
Dynamic Equilibrium: Some chemical reactions are
reversible and proceed to equilibrium. Dynamic equilibrium
can be altered by changing the surrounding conditions.
Solubility Equilibrium: Saturated solutions are systems in
equilibrium.
Acids and Bases: The strength of an acid or base depends
on the degree of dissociation of its ions. Weak acids, weak
bases, and buffers are systems in equilibrium.
Oxidation-Reduction: Reduction and oxidation are comple-
mentary processes that involve the gain or loss of electrons.
Redox reactions have implications for resource development
and for the environment.
AP CHEMISTRY 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12
Chemistry 12AP is a higher-level chemistry course equivalent
to a first year university course. Experimentation and problem
solving are major parts of the course. At the completion of this
course, students will be well-prepared to write the Advanced
Placement exam. Chemistry 12AP completes the following
Chemistry 12 topics: Structure of Matter, Properties of Matter,
Chemical Reactions, Rates of Chemical Reactions, Thermody-
namics, Equilibrium.
AP PHYSICS 12
Prerequisite: Physics 11 and Physics 12
Physics 12AP is a higher-level physics course equivalent to a
first year university course. This course helps develop analyti-
cal, experimental and problem solving skills. At the completion
of this course, students will be well-prepared to write the
Advanced Placement exam. The following topics are the basis
for Physics 12AP: Mechanics; and Electromagnetism.
PHYSICS 11
Prerequisite: Recommend C+ or better in Foundations of Math
10 and Pre-Calculus 10 and Science 10
Physics 11 is an introductory course that focuses on the princi-
ples and theories of physics, encourages investigation of physi-
cal relationships, and illustrates the relationship between theory
and application. The big ideas covered in physics 11 are:
1D Kinematics: Kinematics allows us to predict,
describe, and analyze an object’s motion.
1D Dynamics: Forces influence the motion of an object.
1D Momentum: Momentum is conserved in a closed
system.
Energy: Energy is found in different forms, is
conserved, and has the ability to do work.
Electric Circuits: The application of conservation laws
explains the flow of electricity within a circuit.
Optional Modules include:
Waves and Optics: Light can be modelled as a wave or
a particle.
Quantum: Quantum mechanics can be used to descr ibe
the behavior of very small particles.
Special Relativity: Special relativity helps explain the
relationship between space and time.
Nuclear Physics: Nuclear reactions involve changes in
the atomic nucleus.
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PHYSICS 12
Prerequisite: Recommend C+ or better in Pre-Calculus 11
This course will help students develop analytical, experimental
and problem solving skills in physics. It consists of five mod-
ules — all students take three modules which are core to the
course and teachers choose an additional two modules (one
force and one electric) to complete the course. The following
modules are Core modules:
2D Kinematics: Kinematics allows us to predict,
describe, and analyze an object’s motion.
2D Dynamics: Forces influence the motion of an object.
2D Momentum and Energy: Momentum and energy are
conserved within a closed system.
Optional Modules include:
Electrostatics: Electr ic fields and forces descr ibe how
charges interact.
Electromagnetic Forces and Induction: The electromag-
netic force produces both electricity and magnetism.
Equilibrium: An object in equilibr ium is subject to zero
net force and zero net torque.
Circular Motion and Gravitation: Circular motion
occurs as a result of a centre seeking force and can be used
to describe and predict the motion of objects on Earth and
in the universe. Gravitational forces and fields describe how
masses interact.
Students will be required to complete AT LEAST 2 of the
optional units. One on electric and the other on force.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CO-OP 11
The Environmental Science co-op will provide students an
opportunity to integrate a career exploration with their second-
ary studies. This program involves one work experience during
the semester that will be in an area of student interest. Students
will be able to obtain credit for some foundation science and
social science courses while researching career opportunities
and learning valuable employability skills. This program will be
team taught by Ms. Stewart and Mr. Korbutt.
Courses offered in the Environmental Science Co-op:
Biology 11 – with Field Trips (Aquarium + UBC)
Environmental Sciences 11 – new course in 2017-2018
Physical Geography 12
Outdoor Ed PE 11 – possible trips include Sechelt
kayaking, Winter camping (Manning), Garibaldi (Physical
Geography 11/12) , Stein Valley, Snowshoeing (Seymour) ,
Cave exploring , Cycling – Oregon Coast
Work Experience in a Career related area
Mathematics at
Fleetwood Park Secondary
• Technical
• Trade School
• Direct entry to
workforce
• • Arts & Social Sciences
(Anthropology,
Criminology, Economics,
History, Humanities,
Languages,
Political Science,
Psychology)
• Communication
• Education
• Undecided
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Calculus
Pre Calculus
12
Pre Calculus
11
Foundations
of Math 11
Workplace
Mathematics 11
Foundations
of Math 12
Foundations of Math
& Pre-Calculus 10
Workplace
Mathematics 10
Math K — 9
Mathematics
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The common curriculum framework for grades 10-12 Mathematics
includes 3 pathways. In grade 10, two pathways are available.
The goal of each pathway is to provide prerequisite attitudes,
knowledge, skills and understanding for specific post-secondary
programs for direct entry into the workplace.
Students are encouraged to consider their interests and aptitudes
when selecting their course. Parents and students are also encour-
aged to research admission requirements at the various
post-secondary institutions before committing to one of the
pathways.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH & PRE CALCULUS 10 Prerequisite: Math 9
Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 is designed to help students devel-
op their understanding of algebra, proportions, and relations.
Course content includes operations on powers with integral
exponents, relationships between data and graphs, linear relations, systems of linear equations, multiplication of polynomial
expressions, polynomial factoring, primary trigonometric ratios, experimental probability, and gross and net pay.
The foundations and pre-calculus pathways are designed for
students who are going into careers that require university studies.
This course satisfies the Grade 10 mathematics requirement for
graduation.
WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 10 Prerequisite: Math 9 Workplace 10 is designed to help develop the necessary mathemati-
cal skills that students will require in daily life and as they enter the
work force. Course content includes puzzles and games for compu-
tational fluency, graphs, primary trigonometric ratios, metric and
imperial measurement and conversion, surface area and volume,
angles, central tendency, experimental probability, and gross and net
pay.
The workplace pathway is designed for students who are going into
careers that do not require university studies.
This course satisfies the Grade 10 mathematics requirement for
graduation.
WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 11 Prerequisite: any Math 10 course
Workplace 11 continues to develop the necessary mathematical
skills that students will require in daily life and as they enter the
work force. Course content includes puzzles and games for compu-
tational fluency, statistics in contextualized situations, views and
scale diagrams of 3-D objects, linear relationships, slope as a rate of
change, investments and loans, and personal budgeting.
The workplace pathway is designed for students who are going into
careers that do not require university studies.
This course satisfies the requirement that students must take a 4
-credit grade 11 or 12 mathematics course in order to graduate.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 11 Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10
Foundations of Math 11 is designed to help students develop
their understanding of proportions, functions, logic, and statis-
tics. Course content includes mathematical reasoning and
logic, angle relationships, graphical representations of quad-
ratic functions, graphical solutions to systems of equations,
systems of linear inequalities, trigonometry with oblique an-
gles, applications of probabilities and statistics, and invest-
ments and loans.
The foundations pathway is designed for students who are
going into university studies that do not require calculus.
This course satisfies the requirement that students must
take a 4-credit grade 11 or 12 mathematics course in order
to graduate.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 12 Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics 11 or
Pre-Calculus 11
Foundations of Math 12 is designed to help students develop
their understanding of systematic counting, functions, logic,
and spatial relationships. Course content includes transfor-
mations with iterations that create fractals, regressions and
their analyses, set theory and conditional statements,
combinatorics, probability and odds, and graphical representa-
tions of polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, and sinusoidal
functions.
The foundations pathway is designed for students who are
going into university studies that do not require calculus.
This course satisfies the requirement that students must
take a 4-credit grade 11 or 12 mathematics course in order
to graduate. It is sufficient for entrance into some
university programs that do not require Calculus.
COMPUTER SCIENCE 11 Computer Science 11 focuses on the big ideas of decomposi-
tion and abstraction of problems, the algorithmic process,
computational thinking, and data representation. Course
content includes ways of representing basic data types, basic
programming concepts, variable scope, logical statements,
control flow and program execution, algorithm development,
array and list searches and operations, problem decomposition
through modularity, financial analysis through computing, and
mathematical problem modelling.
This course satisfies the requirement that students must
take a 4-credit grade 11 or 12 mathematics course in order
to graduate.
Mathematics at
Fleetwood Park Secondary
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PRE CALCULUS 11
Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics & Pre Calculus 10
Pre-Calculus 11 is a course that helps students develop under-
standing of algebra, operations, functions, and proportion in
anticipation of calculus. Course content includes operations on
powers with rational exponents and radicals, the real number
system, exponential functions, investments and loans, polyno-
mial factoring, rational expressions and equations, quadratic
functions and equations, and trigonometry of non-right trian-
gles and angles in standard position.
The pre-calculus pathway is designed for students who are
going into university studies that require calculus.
This course satisfies the requirement that students must
take a 4-credit grade 11 or 12 mathematics course in order
to graduate.
PRE CALCULUS 12
Prerequisite: Pre Calculus 11
Pre-Calculus 12 is a course that helps students develop under-
standing of algebra, functions, inverses, and visualization in
anticipation of calculus. Course content includes logarithmic
functions and equations, operations on logarithms, exponential
equations, sequences and series, polynomial functions and
equations, transformations of functions, conics, rational
functions, and trigonometric functions, equations, and
identities.
The pre-calculus pathway is designed for students who are
going into university studies that require calculus.
This course satisfies the requirement that students must
take a 4-credit grade 11 or 12 mathematics course in order
to graduate. It is widely accepted for entrance into most
university programs.
CALCULUS 12 Prerequisite: Pre -Calculus 12
Calculus 12 is where students further their understanding of
rates of change of phenomena and the concept of finding
infinite sums. Course content includes limits, derivatives,
applications of derivatives, integrals, and applications of
integration.
Students who are intending to enrol in calculus in college or
university are strongly recommended to take this course.
Advanced Placement (AP) credit is available.
This course satisfies the requirement that students must
take a 4-credit grade 11 or 12 mathematics course in order
to graduate.
CAREER LIFE EDUCATION (CLE) 10 Career Life Education is a new requirement within the
revised Graduation Program.
Throughout the Career Education curriculum, students
explore the relationships between personal choices and
decisions, examine how family and community can support
problem-solving and decision-making, and investigate career
options so they can make informed decisions. The following
3 themes are constant to this course:
Fundamental skills
Personal management skills
Teamwork skills
Workplace safety, employment standards and essential career
skills are just some of the aspects that students will examine
as part of a career life plan. There will also be a focus on
personal financial planning as well as goal setting and life-
long learning to enable students to become self-directed indi-
viduals who set goals, make thoughtful decisions and take
responsibility for the pursuing their goals.
CAREER LIFE CONNECTIONS (CLC) 11/12
Career Life Connections is a new graduation requirement
within the 2017/18 Graduation Program. Students must take
this course in either:
A) Semester 2 of their Grade 11 year OR
B) Semester 1 of their Grade 12 year
In Career Life Connections 3 themes run through the curricu-
lum:
Personal Development
Connections to Community
Career Life Planning
There is an emphasis on self-assessment and preparation as
they relate to post-graduation plans. Communication skills
will be developed and transferable skills will continue to be
emphasized. Career information will explored in-depth and
an awareness of all choices and opportunities will be exam-
ined.
As part of Career Life Connections students will design,
assemble, and present a Capstone Project to an audience to
demonstrate personal learning and achievement, growth in the
core competencies, and a reflection on the post-graduation
plan. This personal integrated plan for post-graduation will
articulate choices related to:
Careers
Education
Finances
Health and well-being
Career Education
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PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 10
The aim of Physical & Health Education 8-10 is to enable all students to develop knowledge, movement skills, and positive
attitudes and behaviours that contribute to a healthy, active life-
style. It is expected that students successfully complete each
level of Physical & Health Education before proceeding to the
next. The students will have the opportunity to:
1. Participate in, and experience, a variety of performance and
leisure-oriented activities.
2. Develop positive attitudes towards physical activities.
3. Be able to develop positive personal and social behaviours,
and work cooperatively in group activities.
4. Acquire skills and knowledge necessary to develop an active
and healthy lifestyle.
5. Learn how healthy choices influence, and are influenced by,
our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
6. Understanding the factors that influence our health empow-
ers us to take action to improve it.
Activities include individual and dual activities, team games, and
dance. Examples of activities include: badminton, pickleball,
weight training, basketball, softball, soccer, football, volleyball,
lacrosse, field hockey, floor hockey, minor games, and various
styles of dance.
PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 10:
Leadership (Credit for PHE 10)
Harness and build upon your leadership potential! PE 10
Leadership follows the prescribed learning outcomes for PE 10,
and is enhanced with the three main units from the Recreational
Leadership 10 curriculum. This includes Leadership, Event
Planning and Peer Teaching. Run as a year-long class and
backed by Career Life Education, students will plan, implement
and reflect on their performance through peer lessons, showcas-
ing school events and displays, philanthropy, outdoor pursuits
combined with environmental stewardship, charity and much,
much more. Most lessons will take place in the gym and cover
regular physical education units where students will develop an
appreciation for physical activity through a wide variety of motor
skills. Other opportunities include field trips on a pay-as-you-go-
basis. Through these opportunities, students will expand their
knowledge of health-related issues while developing and main-
taining an active lifestyle. With occasional classroom access,
students will learn practical skills required to be an effective lead-
er while discovering their own Leadership strengths.
This class is open to students with good work habit marks.
Volunteer hours will be completed outside of the regular school
hours. Students would get course credit for Physical Education
10 plus a “Certificate of Excellence in Volunteerism”.
SUPERFIT 11
In this course, students will be participating in traditional
sports and activities associated with senior physical educa-
tion courses.
Students are expected to be able to do the following:
Demonstrate appropriate movement skills for a variety
of physical activities and environments
Develop and demonstrate strategies to effectively
participate in a variety of physical activities
Apply methods of monitoring and adjusting exertion
levels in physical activity
Describe the impact of various types of physical activi-
ties on health and mental well-being
Plan ways to overcome potential barriers to participa-
tion in physical activities
Develop and demonstrate skills needed to plan,
organize, and safely participate in recreational events
and other preferred physical activities
Identify and implement tactics to increase their chances
of success in a variety of physical activities
Explain how developing competencies in physical
activities can increase confidence and encourage
lifelong participation in physical activities
Explain the importance of resilience in maintaining
personal health
EXERCISE SCIENCE 12 May be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12. The Exercise
Science course will provide students with an introduction to
basic human anatomy, exercise physiology, the study of
human movement, and the effects of exercise on body
systems. It is geared towards students who are interested in
pursuing a career in medicine, physiotherapy, nursing,
occupational therapy, massage therapy, early childhood
development or any of the other health sciences. The course
will be 50% theory based (completed in classrooms, labs
and gyms) and 50% participation based.
Physical & Health
Education
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ACTIVE LIVING 11/12
(Sr Physical Health & Education 11/12)
In this course, students will be participating in traditional
sports and activities associated with senior physical
education courses, as well as strength and conditioning. In
addition, there will be some health related content such as
nutrition and injury prevention that may be delivered in a
classroom setting. This class will include both weight room
and regular physical education facilities on a regular basis.
Students are expected to be able to do the following:
Demonstrate appropriate movement skills for a variety
of physical activities and environments
Develop and demonstrate strategies to effectively
participate in a variety of physical activities
Apply methods of monitoring and adjusting exertion
levels in physical activity
Describe the impact of various types of physical
activities on health and mental well-being
Plan ways to overcome potential barriers to participa-
tion in physical activities
Develop and demonstrate skills needed to plan,
organize, and safely participate in recreational events
and other preferred physical activities
Identify and implement tactics to increase their chances
of success in a variety of physical activities
Explain how developing competencies in physical
activities can increase confidence and encourage life-
long participation in physical activities
Explain the importance of resilience in maintaining
personal health
INTRAMURALS 12 Prerequisite: Permission of intramurals coordinator
This course will provide an opportunity for select students to
develop leadership skills in a recreational setting. Students
will be responsible for and involved in planning and running
the very popular lunch hour intramural program. Student will
learn to plan, organize, implement and supervise events such
as soccer, basketball, hockey and dodgeball schedules and
playoffs. Students must role model positive behavior, com-
munication, service to other students and leadership.
Students will receive a spare block during their timetable in
lieu of working every lunch hour in the gymnasium.
PEER TUTORING 11— P.H.E. Class Tutor Prerequisite: Approval from P.E. Department Head
P.H.E. Peer Tutoring 11 is an opportunity for students to
develop leadership skills by mentoring, assisting and teaching
younger students in a physical health and education setting.
Physical Heath and Education 11 provides great opportunities
for our students to be creative, and to become directly
nvolved in developing a diverse range of INCLUSIVE
activities for students of all skill levels. Furthermore, they
develop leadership skills of organization/delegation through
leading minor activities/warm ups, and mentorship through
facilitating/refereeing games.
PEER TUTORING 12: PE Class Tutor
Prerequisite: Approval from the P.E. Department Head
To be a leader, one must be allowed and encouraged to lead!
PE Student Teaching Assistants are provided with the oppor-
tunity to learn about planning, organizing, communicating
and teaching under the direct support of the classroom teach-
er. This course is designed for students that have a keen
interest in PE, Athletics and Recreation. Students will work
directly with younger PE students in their PE class and will
be responsible for duties such as role modeling positive
ehaviors, taking attendance, organizing equipment, organiz-
ing teams, set up, take down and maintenance of equipment.
Students need to be patient, responsible and knowledgeable
about a variety of sports, games concepts and work well with
younger students.
PE 11/12: OUTDOOR EDUCATION
This second-semester PE course will offer all the regular
components of PE with the added option of participation in a
wide variety of off-site activities. Featured will be trips to
local pools, arenas and outdoor areas where students develop
skills and appreciation of adventure recreation. Such field
trips will be on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Exposure to community resources adds to a richer experience
and knowledge of further opportunity after graduation. This
course is ideal for students with a career interest in the
adventure recreation fields, tourism, resource management
and eco-tourism. Evaluation will be primarily based on daily
active participation, attendance and leadership.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP and MARKETING 10
This course is a great introduction to business courses offered
in grades 11 and 12. Not only is it designed to introduce you
to the world of business, but you will learn about the role of
business in our society and the way in which it impacts our
everyday lives. With the use of computers and through
various assignments, projects and presentations, you will learn
about the following
Business communications: keyboarding development, business
documents, business correspondence, researching and resolving
business problems
Economics: competition in the marketplace, supply and demand,
economic development, production, resource allocation
Entrepreneurship: starting a business (business plan), business
ownership, research and innovation, attributes of an entrepreneur
Finance: financial management, budgeting, personal investment,
credit, currency and value of money
Marketing: changing nature of marketing, marketing mix, mar-
keting research, marketing plan
Students wishing to obtain a Business degree in University, or
wishing to own and operate their own business in the future
will find this course invaluable.
ACCOUNTING 11
Students will receive credit for a grade 11 elective
Software used - Simply Accounting. Workbook required.
Accounting is a very important aspect in the world of business,
as it tracks the money coming into a business and the money
going out of a business. This course is designed to give an
introduction to basic accounting concepts and principles.
Throughout the course you will be given opportunities to work
with workbooks, MS Excel and Simply Accounting in order to
learn the fundamentals of accounting. Specifically, you will
learn how to:
Explain the relationship among assets, liabilities, and owners
equity
Justify the use of accounts in business
Demonstrate skill in recording transactions in a general journal
and posting it to a ledger
Demonstrate proficiency in using the double-entry accounting
system
Prepare reports using worksheets, post-closing trial balances,
income statements, and balance sheets
Develop the basic accounting equation from a balance sheet
This course will be beneficial to students who intend to study
business at the post-secondary level, or who plan on owning
their own business in the future.
ECONOMICS 12
Prerequisite: None
Economics 12 is designed for all students who have an interest
in a business or managerial career, and who are interested in
how the Canadian economy works. This course will benefit
students who plan to attend post-secondary institutions. In this
course, students will study the evolution of modern economic
systems and current issues such as the production of goods and
services and the organization of business. The course will also
focus on the following topics: the stock market, banking, gov-
ernment budgets, the deficit, taxes, inflation, recession, employ-
ment and unemployment. UBC and SFU now recognize a
student’s achievement in Economics 12 as part of his/her
academic average.
MARKETING AND PROMOTION 11
Students will receive credit for a grade 11 elective
This course will help you gain an understanding of the
importance of marketing in relation to owning and running a
successful business. You will learn how businesses conduct
research and establish marketing strategies in order to achieve
success on the local, national, and/or global scale. At the end
of the term, will have an adequate understanding of:
Basic Marketing Concepts: Importance of marketing to
businesses, factors that influence how businesses operate,
the role of the consumer in marketing and how marketing
addresses consumer change/diversity
Marketing Research: Elements involved in the research
process, techniques used to conduct research, how infor-
mation is analyzed/evaluated to the benefit of the business
Marketing Strategies: Elements of the marketing mix, (the
4 Ps), strategies for different types of businesses, consum-
ers, and geographic locations (international marketing)
This course will be particularly beneficial to students who
intend to study business at the post-secondary level, plan on
starting their own company in the future, or intend to pursue a
career in the creative industry.
COMPUTER STUDIES 10
Prerequisite: None
British Columbia is becoming a highly computer-literate and
“wired” society with a large percentage of businesses and
households connected to the information super highway. This is
an introductory course that helps students build a foundation of
digital literacy skills necessary for success in a techno-logically
driven society. Students will develop word processing, spread-
sheet, desktop publishing, and presentation software. In addi-
tion, students will also learn to manage a computer by studying
hardware configurations, software selection, operating system
functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Through-
out the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective
electronic research and communication skills, and investigating
the social impact of computer technologies, while developing
an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to
the use of computers. This course is for both beginners and
intermediate computer users.
Software used: MS Office 2010, Adobe Master Collection CS3,
Windows Movie Maker.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for Info Tech 9 can-
not enroll and receive credit for Computer Studies 10.
Business Education &
Computer Science (ICT)
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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 11
Prerequisite: none This course is meant to be an introduction to programming
logic and programming languages. You will learn about..
the history of the development of programming languages
the influences of technological advancements related to
programming
basic command line events as they relate to software
instruction
how programming makes technology possible
applying correct programming and ICT terminology
using assigned steps to develop software
constructing and editing programs containing input/output,
read/write, and simple variables.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 12 Prerequisite: Computer Programming 11 This course expands on the programming skills learned in
Computer Programming 11 . You will learn about…
Logic, strings, decisions and loops, data types in Java
Arrays and algorithms for sorting and searching
Reading from and writing to files
Advanced object oriented concepts
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 11
Prerequisite: None
Students will:
Develop Level II touch keyboarding skills on alphanumeric
keyboards. Students will be required to demonstrate correct
keyboarding skills through drills and the use of All the Right
Type for Windows.
1. Learn formatting techniques to create word-processing
documents and assignments.
2. Examine communication skills required in society and
technologies used in business.
3. Create assignments and business communications using
various forms of media such as PowerPoint.
4. Look at the issue of copyright and the downloading/
copying of material from the Internet.
5. Create regular and “E” resumes, business letters, spread-
sheets and essays.
6. Identify search strategies, including unique keywords and
phrases, to locate information using Internet search
engines.
7. Prepare and deliver presentations using presentation
graphics software that incorporates: Slide Formatting,
Graphics, Sound.
This course emphasizes practical uses of technology in the
workplace. It is a course geared for beginners and students
who have never taken another computer course at Fleetwood
Park
YEARBOOK 10 (X BLOCK)
This course is designed to create the school’s annual yearbook.
Yearbook 10 students meet Tuesdays, Thursdays and alternate
Wednesdays, from 3:00—4:00 pm. Students will be taught the
basics of layout design, journalistic writing and photography.
With the nature of our subject matter, students need to be pre-
pared to commit to time outside of class for photo assignments
and need to understand that it is a deadline based course where
dedication and the ability to multi-task are a must. Participants
gain useful, real world skills in time management, marketing,
teamwork, and design principles. The Grade 10 course will
focus on the development of base skills: Adobe programs, pho-
tography, team work and page design while producing a crea-
tive, innovative yearbook which records school memories and
events. Course work is made up of challenging real world pro-
jects and assignments typical of the graphic design and pub-
lishing industries.
YEARBOOK 11 (X BLOCK)
This course is designed to create the school’s annual yearbook.
Students will be taught the basics of layout design, journalistic
writing and photography. With the nature of our subject mat-
ter, students need to be prepared to commit to time outside of
class for photo assignments and need to understand that it is a
deadline based course where dedication and the ability to multi-
task are a must. Participants gain useful, real world skills in time
management, marketing, teamwork, and design principles. The Grade 11 course will focus more on the development of
base skills: Adobe programs, photography, journalistic writing
and team work, page design, advanced publishing techniques,
copy writing and editing while producing a creative, innovative
yearbook which records school memories and events. Course
work is made up of challenging real world projects and assign-
ments typical of the graphic design and publishing industries.
YEARBOOK 12 (X BLOCK)
This course is designed to create the school’s annual yearbook.
Students will be taught the basics of layout design, journalistic
writing and photography. With the nature of our subject matter,
students need to be prepared to commit to time outside of class
for photo assignments and need to understand that it is a dead-
line based course where dedication and the ability to multi-task
are a must. In this course students will work on improving their
skills in one or more of the following areas: page design,
advanced publishing techniques, copy writing, editing and
photography while producing a creative, innovative yearbook
which records school memories and events. Participants gain
useful, real world skills in time management, marketing,
teamwork, and design principles. The grade 12 course will see
students in leadership positions. Learning the skills to act as
editors, to work running a team and making important decisions
for layout, design and themes. This will be a great course for
anyone looking to enter into the fields of graphic design,
journalism, or media based arts.
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MEDIA ARTS 11
Media Arts emphasizes the development of skills related to
producing multi-media/interactive based work. It focuses on
developing the knowledge students need to respond to media
artwork as well as to create it. Media Arts will have a focus in
still photography, film, computer technologies and journalistic
writing/photojournalism. This course will help students devel-
op photography skills, as well as digital design in adobe pro-
grams and web based design (blog and website work). This
course is great preparation for students interested in the fields
of graphic design, photojournalism and photography. This
course is a pre-requisite for Media and Broadcasting.
MEDIA ARTS 12
Media arts emphasizes the development of skills related to
producing multi-media/interactive based work. It focuses on
developing the knowledge students need to respond to media
artwork as well as to create it. Media arts will have a focus in
still photography, film, computer technologies and journalistic
writing/photojournalism. This course will help students devel-
op photography skills, as well as digital design in adobe
programs and web based design (blog and website work).
Students will develop works that express their views on
contemporary issues and will created portfolios suitable for use
in either career or postsecondary education applications.
Students will critically analyze the role of media artists in
shaping audience perceptions of identity, culture, and commu-
nity values. This course is great preparation for students
interested in the fields of graphic design, photojournalism and
photography.
MEDIA AND BROADCASTING 10-12 Media and Broadcasting is a course that actively engages
students in the creative processes of broadcast media from
audio / video recording, editing, pre-production and post
production. Each of these aspects is a portion of the creation
process for Fleetwood Parks FPTV broadcast and as such will
be working as a part of the production team throughout the
semester.
ART 10 Students will enhance their basic skills. Personal, social,
cultural and historical contexts will be explored and students
will experience a variety of basic areas of visual expression
which may include 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional works.
ART FOUNDATIONS 11
Art 11 provides students with a broad range of experiences in 2
-D and 3-D visual arts. Creative expression and image-
development will be explored through the use of art forms such
as drawing, painting, sculpture and design. Art Foundations 11
offers an overview of the studio courses available and is a
pre-requisite for other visual arts courses.
ART FOUNDATIONS 12
Prerequisite: Art 11
Art 12 is a portfolio preparation course which covers a broad
range of art forms necessary for art school entry requirements.
Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of creative
expressions such as painting, drawing, printmaking or sculpture.
The Elements and Principles of Design will be reviewed in a
social, historical, cultural and personal context and students will
focus on image-development.
DRAWING & PAINTING 11
Prerequisite: None
This course will focus on drawing and painting using a
variety of materials such as pastels, watercolour, and acrylic
paint. Projects will challenge students to develop their creative
imagery and critical thinking skills while making personally
meaningful work.
DRAWING & PAINTING 12
Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting 11 or Art 11
This studio course will develop students’ knowledge and skills
as they apply to drawing and painting. Students will increase
their competence in 2-dimension visual expression. Projects will
challenge students to develop their creative imagery and critical
thinking skills. This course will provide students with excellent
preparation for art school admissions.
CERAMICS & SCULPTURE 11
Prerequisite: None
The student who wishes to specialize in 3-dimensional work
will enjoy this course. This studio course focuses on ceramics
and sculpture and the processes and techniques which apply to
the creation of high relief and 3-dimensional art forms. Visual
Elements and Principles of Design are investigated through the
making of 3-dimensional projects with materials which may
include clay, wire, or wood.
CERAMICS & SCULPTURE 12
Prerequisite: Art 11 or Ceramics & Sculpture 11
Students will design 3 dimensional projects while developing
skills in assemblage or construction, throwing on the wheel or
hand building in clay. Assignments will
focus on the development of personal images
in a variety of materials and students will
investigate artists and artwork in different
contexts.
Arts Education
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DRAMA 10
Prerequisite: None
Drama 10 theatre students will focus upon communicating ideas,
emotions, and perspectives through the use of dramatic move-
ment, sound, imagery, and language. Students will learn to use
these creative processes to respond to dramatic performances,
and to create their own. Drama 10 offers artistic and dynamic
opportunities to explore one’s own identity and self of belong-
ing.
THEATRE COMPANY 9-12 (X Block) Prerequisite: Sign up in a different Drama class during course
selection; then audition or interview for entrance to the X-Block
Theatre Company in Sept.
This course will run as a linear course throughout the school year
and is intended to give students the opportunity to take part in a
large theatrical production. Every aspect of theatre including
staging costumes, make-up, sets and choreography will be
explored. Classes will run 2 times per week after school, with
additional time required around final productions. Students will
choose to specialize as on-stage performers or back-stage
technical theatre production team staff. There will be two
productions during the year: one before Christmas, and one in
the spring. This course runs after school, from 3:00—5:00 on
Mondays and Wednesdays, and students must take it as an
X-Block course.
MUSICAL THEATRE 9-12
Prerequisite: Interest in multiple areas of the Arts are recom-
mended.
Musical Theatre is comprised of three major areas of study:
vocal production, choreography/dance and scene study. Students
will analyse a variety of musical productions, and practice thea-
tre performance skills through the creation, rehearsal and
performance of a variety of original scene projects. Students will
also participate in vocal workshops and large ensemble choreog-
raphy sessions, working toward a final showcase of one-act
musical performances.
THEATRE PERFORMANCE: ACTING 11/12
Prerequisite: Drama9/10
The main focus of this course is to explore and develop acting
technique and to develop an understanding of theatre perfor-
mance and production. Units of study will include: foundation
acting skills, scene building, character development, play analy-
sis, movement, radio plays, monologues, theatre history and
finally, they will produce a polished performance of a scripted
one act play. In Acting 11/12 students are expected to be strong
creative collaborators and be able to work independently.
CHOIR 10 /11/12 (X BLOCK) No prerequisite required. Choir students will meet Monday,
Wednesday and alternate Fridays, from 3:00 - 4:20 pm. Students
will learn the basics of vocal technique, ensemble and music
theory while being exposed to choral music from a wide variety
of style and expressive content. Students will be introduced to
basic techniques of sound reinforcement and improvisation, and
be encouraged and helped to develop as soloists. Students will
take part in Music Department concerts and appropriate District
events. Evaluation will be based on class participation, attend-
ance at all scheduled events, theory and singing tests.
BAND 10 Prerequisite: Band 9
Students will continue their musical and technical development
from grade 9 band. Students will continue to learn and im-
prove on technical and musical development and theory while
playing concert band music at the grade 3-3.5 level. Evaluation
will be based on in-class evaluations, practical evaluation,
participation, technical and musical development and attend-
ance at all schedule events (concerts, festivals).
Each student is asked to provide their own instrument, but in
some cases, instruments can be supplied through the school.
This is particularly the case with large instruments like bass
clarinets, baritone saxophones, tubas and upright basses, etc.
Those wishing to play percussion instruments are required to
purchase their own sticks, mallets and mallet bag.
BAND 11/BAND 12 Prerequisite: Band 10/11 respectively
Students will continue their musical and technical development
from grade 10/11 band respectively. Students will continue to
learn and improve on technical and musical development and
theory while playing concert band music at the grade 4 level.
Evaluation will be based on in-class evaluations, practical eval-
uation, participation, technical and musical development and
attendance at all schedule events (concerts, festivals).
Each student is asked to provide their own instrument, but in
some cases, instruments can be supplied through the school.
This is particularly the case with large instruments like bass
clarinets, baritone saxophones, tubas and upright basses, etc.
Those wishing to play percussion instruments are required to
purchase their own sticks, mallets and mallet bag.
JUNIOR JAZZ BAND (“X” BLOCK)
For Grade 9 students or those in higher grades who haven’t
taken jazz before.
Prerequisite: Jazz Band 9 or BEGINNER JAZZ Band..
Students MUST play a jazz band instrument (saxophone, trum-
pet, trombone, upright bass, drum kit, piano and guitar ONLY)
Co-requisite: Students MUST also be enrolled in Concert
Band class for the 2017/2018 academic year.
This course is an “X” block class and it will run two - three
mornings a week, from 7:10—8:25 am. Attendance is manda-
tory.
This course is a continuation of jazz study from the previous
Jazz Band course. Students will engage in intensive develop-
ment of instrumental skills, theory and repertoire (music) in
this genre at the grade 2 level. Evaluation will be based on in-
class evaluations, practical evaluation, participation, improvisa-
tion, technical and musical development and attendance at all
schedule events (concerts, festivals).
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PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY 11
Prerequisite: Open to all Grade 11 and 12 students. Access
to a digital camera recommended. Recommended courses Art
10 and Art 11.
This level II course will further refine and develop the skills
and techniques introduced in Level I. Students will be
introduced to the world of digital image editing and manipula-
tion. Emphasis will be placed on content and ideas as we
continue to practice what we have learned. Digital photog-
raphy will consist in learning the programmes Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and concepts about the digital
workflow are studied. Students will be introduced into the
world of colour photography and other elements such as
combining image and type, photomontage, image
manipulation and distortion, RAW image capture, image
restoration, colouring and tinting, special effect lighting, etc.
We will look at some of the fascinating technical, practical and
commercial aspects of photography today, and apply many of
these ideas into our original and creative visual work.
Students will go on a photographic field trip where they will
attend a photo exhibit, then utilize their skills to capture, edit
and print a collection of images. A gallery exhibit of student
work is displayed at the end of the course.
PHOTOGRAPHY 12
Prerequisite: Photography 11
This Level III course is project-based, focusing on reinforcing
and making connections between concepts of photocomposi-
tion and design, software and camera proficiency, and devel-
oping powerful photo design solutions. At this level students
are expected to be self- motivated and work independently to
develop their own unique personal style. Assignments will be
self-directed and can cover a number of topics, such as: land-
scape photography, photojournalism, people and children,
event and concert photography, advertising and product pho-
tography, fashion photography as well as night and time expo-
sures. Focus will be more on client-based design projects for
the “real world”. Evaluation will be based on participation,
assignments, projects and the portfolio. It is expected that stu-
dents will use significant time out of school to take photos for
projects and the portfolio. Students will go on a photographic
field trip where they will attend a photo exhibit, then utilize
their skills to capture, edit and print a collection of images. A
gallery exhibit of student work is displayed at the end of the
course.
It is essential to have access to a digital camera, and preferably
a single lens reflex camera which has f-stops, shutter speeds
and focus control, as the school has a limited supply. This
course is designed for those wanting to pursue the field of pho-
tography at a post-secondary institution
INTERMEDIATE JAZZ BAND (“X” BLOCK)
For those students who have taken 2 years of jazz band
before.
Prerequisite: Junior Jazz Band or Jazz Band 10. Students
MUST play a jazz band instrument (saxophone, trumpet,
trombone, upright bass, drum kit, piano and guitar only)
Co-requisite: Students MUST be enrolled in a Concert Band
class for the 2017/2018 academic year. This course is an
“X” block class and it will run two-three mornings a week,
from 7:10—8:25 am. Attendance is mandatory.
This course is a continuation of jazz study from the previous
jazz band course. Students will engage in intensive develop-
ment of instrumental skills, theory, and repertoire (music) in
this genre at the grade 2.5 level. Evaluation will be based on
in-class evaluations, practical evaluation, participation,
improvisation, technical and musical development and attend-
ance at all schedule events (concerts, festivals).
SENIOR JAZZ BAND (“X” BLOCK)
Is for students who have taken 3 years of jazz band before.
Prerequisite: Intermediate jazz band or Jazz Band 11.
Students MUST play a jazz band instrument (saxophone,
trumpet, trombone, upright bass, drum kit, piano and guitar
ONLY)
Co-requisite: Students MUST also be enrolled in Concert
Band class for the 2017/2018 academic year.
This course is a continuation of jazz study from the previous
jazz band course. Students will engage in intensive develop-
ment of instrumental skills, theory and repertoire (music) in
this genre at the grade 2.5+ level. Evaluation will be based on
in-class evaluations, practical evaluation, participation,
improvisation, technical and musical development and attend-
ance at all schedule events (concerts, festivals).
PHOTOGRAPHY 10
Prerequisite: Open to all 10 students. Access to a digital
camera recommended. Recommended courses (VAG10) Art
10. This Level I course is designed for students who wish to
explore the world of photography. They will explore different
aspects of photographic composition and cultural, historical
and personal issues in photography. Activities in the course
are designed to encourage students to understand the creative
process, to interpret and make judgments about how various
works of art have been made, how they affect our lives, and
to create their own artworks. The students will learn the ele-
ments of photography – Light, ISO, Aperture and Shutter-
speed, as well as how these elements interact. They will be
introduced to the digital darkroom where they will capture,
process and create original images. Projects include an anal-
ysis and consideration of their photographs as well as some
by master photographers. Students will go on a photograph-
ic field trip where they will attend a photo exhibit, utilize
their skills to capture images, collaborate in teams to edit
photos and create a collage. A gallery exhibit of student work
is displayed at the end of the course.
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DANCE 10 GIRLS Prerequisite: Dance 9 highly recommended
This course extends the knowledge learned in Dance 9.
Technique becomes more challenging, as there is more emphasis
on skills and terminology. Students will perfect elements of street
styles, jazz, basic ballet, Broadway and cultural dances and
perform them in a variety of settings. Students will also work in
small groups to choreograph routines using these various dance
forms. Finally, students will learn the elements of stagecraft
including costumes, props and event promotion. Teamwork is
essential for success in this course.
P.S. Boys who get teacher’s permission can also register.
DANCE 10 BOYS: STREETSTYLES &
BROADWAY Prerequisite: Grade 9 Boys class highly recommended
This course is an extension of Dance 9. Technique becomes more
challenging with more emphasis on skills, and terminology.
Students will perfect their street styles and Broadway and perform
them in a variety of settings. Students will also work in small
groups using these various dance forms. Finally, students will
learn the elements of stagecraft including costumes, props and
event promotion. Teamwork is essential for success in this
course. This course is intended for boys.
DANCE 11 PERFORMANCE &
CHOREOGRAPHY Prerequisite: Dance 9/10 highly recommended
Students should have taken previous dance classes at the school
or have recent experience from the community. Students will be
expected to create combinations that can be shared with the class,
gaining experience as dancers and choreographers. Many dance
forms will be mastered and performed in various settings.
Students will usually compete in local dance events. Finally,
skills relating to stagecraft, managing sales and production will be
perfected. This course is open to any student.
Dance
DANCE 11 BOYS STREET STYLES &
BROADWAY Prerequisite: Dance 10 Boys highly recommended
Students should have taken previous dance classes at the
school or have recent experience from the community.
Students will be expected to create combinations that can be
shared with the class, gaining experience as dancers and
choreographers. Many dance forms will be mastered and
performed in various settings. Students will usually compete
in local dance events. Finally, skills relating to stagecraft,
managing sales and production will be perfected. This course
is intended for boys.
DANCE 12 PERFORMANCE &
CHOREOGRAPHY Prerequisite: Dance 9/10 highly recommended.
Students should have taken previous dance classes at the
school or have recent experience from the community.
Students will be expected to create combinations that can be
shared with the class, gaining experience as dancers and
choreographers. Many dance forms will be mastered and
performed in various settings. Students will usually compete
in local dance events. Finally, skills relating to stagecraft,
managing sales and production will be perfected.
This class is open to any student.
DANCE 12 BOYS: STREET STYLES &
BROADWAY Prerequisite: Dance 11 highly recommended.
Students should have taken previous dance classes at the
school or have recent experience from the community.
Students will be expected to create combinations that can be
shared with the class, gaining experience as dancers and
choreographers. Many dance forms will be mastered and
performed in various settings. Students will usually compete
in local dance events. Finally, skills relating to stagecraft,
managing sales and production will be perfected. This course
is intended for boys.
DANCE COMPANY 10-12 (X Block) Prerequisite: Dance 9-11 highly recommended.
This course is for more experienced dancers. Students will be
expected to master technical skills and dance movement in a
variety of styles. The focus will be to choreograph various
dance routines which can be performed to diverse audiences.
Dancers will also partake in several performances at the
school, in the community and beyond. Meeting days will be
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:40 pm from September
to June.
MUSICAL THEATRE 9-12 No Prerequisite
Musical Theatre is comprised of three major areas of study:
vocal production, choreography/dance and scene study,
Students will analyze a variety of musical productions and
practice theatre performance skills through the creation,
rehearsal and performance of a variety of original scene pro-
jects. Students will also participate in vocal workshops and
large ensemble choreography sessions, working toward a final
showcase of one-act musical performances.
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TEXTILES 10 Prerequisite: None
Grade10 students who have credit for Textiles 9 should select
Textiles 11.
Students in this course will have the opportunity to construct vari-
ous garments using the latest technology. Students will learn how
to use a Serger, Computer embroidery machine, rotary cutter, Elna
Press and Blind hemmer. Commercial patterns will be used for
garment construction. Students will learn ways to recycle clothing
and construct a garment or toy for an infant. Exploration of textile
related occupations and careers such as fashion marketing, fashion
design, fashion production, textile crafts, and interior design will
also be covered.
TEXTILES 11 Prerequisite: None
Showcase your stitching and design talents. Personalize your
wardrobe through wise fashion choices. Choose your own patterns
as abilities and experiences are varied. Use elements and princi-
ples of design to produce garments that complement your body
type. Learn to use the latest in technology to make wearable
clothing and/or decorative accessories for your bedroom. Skills
learned may be applied to careers in fashion marketing, merchan-
dising, and entrepreneurial design as well as everyday living.
TEXTILES 11: ARTS & CRAFTS Prerequisite: None (Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12)
This is an opportunity to develop your artistic talents to create
“one-of-a-kind” projects. Techniques such as quilting, weaving,
applique, machine embroidery, fabric painting, tole painting will
be explored.
TEXTILES 12 Prerequisite: Recommend Textile 11 or Advanced Sewing Skills
Students will produce textile items using challenging fabrics and/
or advanced sewing skills. This course is not for the beginner. It is
an advanced course for the adventurous sewer. Take advantage of
the computerized embroidery sewing machine to produce design
and embellishments on textile products. Learn to work with new
textile fibers. A highly individualized approach will allow several
choices regarding projects. Skills learned can be applied to
careers in fashion design, marketing, and fashion merchandising.
Students will explore the history of fashion and costume.
FASHION DESIGN 11 Students entering Fashion Design must have a solid back-
ground and understanding of garment construction. If you
love the latest in fashion and enjoy creating your own
clothing, then this is the course for you. This is a highly
individualized course that provides you with the oppor-
tunity to learn to draft your own patterns, work with spe-
cialty or difficult fabrics. Learn about the fashion industry
and some possible career opportunities in the area of fash-
ion design. Upon completion of this course, students will
have a portfolio which is essential for admission into any
fashion design/merchandizing post-secondary institution.
FASHION DESIGN 12 Prerequisite: Textiles 12
This course has been developed to support and encourage
students to express themselves creatively through the me-
dium of textiles, in the realm of higher level construction
techniques used in tailoring. This course will cover every-
thing from using a commercial pattern, personalizing the
fit to construction of the finished product to meet industry
standards. Students will examine ready to wear garments
in order to meet these professional standards. The final
products produced from this course may be added to the
student’s portfolio of post secondary applications.
Kwantlen College requires student have a jacket / coat in
their portfolio.
FOODS AND NUTRITION 10
Prerequisite: None.
The focus of this course is to plan and prepare healthy
dishes and meals. Students will have the opportunity to
prepare multi course meals for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Students will explore health concerns associated
with unhealthy eating patterns. Learn how to select relia-
ble and healthy recipes and commercial food products.
Evaluation for this course will be based on labs, written
assignments, quizzes and projects.
Classroom activities provide students with opportunities
to: prepare food, analyze food choices, and learn how to
select reliable healthy recipes and commercial food
products.
Home Economics
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FOODS AND NUTRITION 11 Prerequisite: None
If you would like to advance your culinary skills and learn how to
prepare delicious recipes this is the course for you. Students will
learn how to prepare dishes that will be as appealing to the sens-
es as to the finances. Cooking for yourself in a creative and nutri-
tional manner is one of the many themes which will be touched
upon. Celebrations play a major role in our lives and the prepara-
tion of exciting dishes for these events will be researched and
created. Evaluation is based on practical labs, written assign-
ments, oral presentations, unit tests, and major projects.
FOODS AND NUTRITION 12 Prerequisite: Food Studies 11 recommended.
Foods from beautiful British Columbia to the farthest reaches of
the global community are topics covered in Food Studies 12. If
your heritage and the background of others piques your interest
perhaps looking at these topics from a new and exciting perspec-
tive will satisfy your curiosity. Current issues in foods and
health (genetically engineered foods), and food security will be
evaluated. Evaluation is based on practical labs, written assign-
ments, oral presentations, unit tests, and major projects.
FOOD ART 11
Prerequisite: None Express yourself through the art of food! “Create and bake” are
the operative words for Food Art 11. Learn how to apply the ele-
ments and principles of design to food. Try your hand at cake
decorating, construct fabulous Christmas or Easter gift baskets,
practice fancy pastry making and bread creations, experience the
pleasure of creating hand painted chocolates and enjoy the fun of
candy making. Get inspired with the use of garnish, food styling
and food presentation or enjoy buffet experiences! Students
considering a career in the Hospitality foods industry will find
this course invaluable.
FAMILY STUDIES 11
Prerequisite: None. Open to students in Grades 10-12
This course will examine the following topics:
A. Child Development & Parenting
B. Adolescent Development
C. Interpersonal & family relationships
Family Studies 11 will give you an opportunity to become a
parent overnight with a real life Baby Think It Over doll as
you quickly experience the demands of child rearing with the
swipe of your sensor bracelet.
FAMILY STUDIES 12
Prerequisite: None
Family Studies 12 is open to students in grades 10, 11 & 12
This course will examine the following topics:
A. Families in Society
B. Adulthood
C. Housing and Environment
This course will provide you with an opportunity to look at the
world around you and examine the relationships you have
within it. We will discuss various topics such as types of fam-
ilies, lifestyles options, poverty, the media and current events.
This course prepares you to enter the adult world and get the
opportunities to make choices about moving out and the costs
related to renting and setting up an apartment.
PSYCHOLOGY 11
Prerequisite: None
This course uses a psychological perspective to provide you
with an opportunity to explore social issues that exist in your
personal lives, your community and in society. We will
examine human behaviour, mental processes and be exposed
to several psychological theories relating to adolescents and
young adults. This course is an excellent choice if you are
planning to enrol in post-secondary Psychology courses or if
you are interested in understanding yourself and the world
around you better. This course will include sections on theo-
ries of personality, gender differences, adolescence, motiva-
tion and emotion as well as look at the relationship between
the brain, body and our behaviour.
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FRENCH 10
Prerequisite: French 9
French 10 builds upon skills learned in both French 8 and French
9. For the duration of the course, students will be encouraged and
able to communicate and converse in French spontaneously.
Further study of French past and future tenses are added at this
level. French 10 students will profit from their knowledge of the
language. They will be better prepared for Canada’s workforce,
able to communicate while traveling abroad, and will be beginning
to prepare for the DELF. *
FRENCH 11
Prerequisite: French 10
Students will interact with growing
confidence in French and will be
able to use French resources for
research. Listening, speaking,
reading and writing skills are
further developed. There is also an increased emphasis on reading
a variety of works. Successful completion of French 11 provides
the minimum language requirement needed for most universities.
Students will begin advance preparation for the DELF* exams
FRENCH 12 Prerequisite: French 11
This course is the culmination of the study of French language and
culture at the secondary level.
More complex facets of language and literature are introduced.
French culture is explored in greater detail.
Some universities offer advanced placement upon successful com-
pletion of French 12. Students may also participate in a DELF *
exam at the A2 or B1 level.
SPANISH 10
Prerequisite: Spanish 9
Spanish 10 expands and builds upon the material already covered
in Spanish 9. Students will further develop their abilities to
communicate Spanish effectively in oral and written form on a
number of topics.
Students will have the opportunity of a field trip during Spring
Break of 2018. Field trip participants will travel to Spain where
they will be immersed in the Spanish language and culture. The
field trip will include classes, tours, activities, and free time.
Modern Languages
* DELF Diplome d’Etudes de Langue Francaise. Exams are
offered at 6 levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. DELF
diplomas are recognized worldwide in francophone countries.
Surrey School District is the provincial Centre for the DELF.
INTRODUCTORY SPANISH 11
Prerequisite: None
This course is the equivalent of Spanish 9 and 10 combined.
It is a demanding, fast-paced course covering two years of
regular program work in one year and is intended for students
who have no background in the language. The goal of this
course is to develop communication skills (speaking, under-
standing, reading and writing) in Spanish. The course also
aims to give the students some insight into the culture and
history of Spanish-speaking countries. Successful comple-
tion of this course qualifies a student to enter Spanish 11.
SPANISH 11
Prerequisite: Spanish 10 or Beginner’s Spanish 11
Spanish 11 will strengthen and build on the skills developed
in Spanish 9 and 10 or Beginner’s Spanish 11. Listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills are further developed.
Awareness of Hispanic culture and history will continue to be
developed. Successful completion of Spanish 11 provides
the minimum language entrance requirement needed for
most university programs.
Students will have the opportunity of a field trip during
Spring Break of 2018. Field trip participants will travel to
Spain where they will be immersed in the Spanish language
and culture. The field trip will include classes, tours, activi-
ties, and free time.
NOTE: Students should consider taking Spanish 11 and 12
in the same year to allow for optimum continuity in their lan-
guage program. Students should consult with the Spanish
teachers or counsellors.
SPANISH 12 Prerequisite: Spanish 11
This is an advanced Spanish language course intended to
refine the skills developed in the previous 3 levels of
Spanish. Hispanic culture and literature will be explored in
greater depth.
Students will have the opportunity of a field trip during
Spring Break of 2018. Field trip participants will travel to
Spain where they will be immersed in the Spanish language
and culture. The field trip will include classes, tours,
activities, and free time.
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CAFETERIA 11/CULINARY TRAINING 11
Prerequisite: Recommended previous course work done in
Foods 9 and/or 10.
Cafeteria Training is an introductory course in Professional
Cook Training with the main focus being the preparation of
daily lunch for the school and learning how to work in a profes-
sional kitchen. Students must have an excellent attendance
record as daily on-time attendance is crucial for success.
Students will be exposed to different types of food preparation
techniques and cooking methods and will learn how to make
recipes for large quantities of people. They must be able to lift
heavy stockpots, work around hot stoves and ovens and not be
afraid to work with sharp knives. They must also be prepared
to work closely with other students and to work together as
teams. Personal hygiene and personal grooming are very
important as well as bringing a clean chef’s coat (supplied at
cost to student) daily to class. Topics covered include the
making of sandwiches, salads, soups, stocks, main courses,
baking, desserts, washing and sanitizing pots and pans and
inventory and receiving. Safety and theory play an important
role in this course; students must be able to carry out
instructions and communicate effectively with the teacher as
well as other students in the program.
CAFETERIA 12/CULINARY TRAINING 12
Prerequisite: Completion of Cafeteria 11 or Culinary
Training 11
Cafeteria 12 is a subsequent course in Culinary Arts that
expose students to more in-depth training in the
Professional Cook Training Industry. Students are
expected to show more leadership, have a better than
average attendance and on-time record and be prepared to
assist new students in entry level courses. They are also
expected to know how to read recipes, perform simple
and continuous duties and be able to work independently
with little or no supervision after each task has been
demonstrated to them. Students are marked more for their
leadership and culinary skills and will be expected to
assist the chef in one of several different types of before-
school or after-school catering events held at the school.
Besides doing all of the entry level tasks explained above,
these students will also be able to convert recipes from
metric to imperial and perform at a very high level in the
kitchen.
Hospitality
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Applied Design Skills &
Technology
Do you want to build cool stuff, invent new things and solve problems? Technology Education is one of the ways to do all of
those things. Explore and discover career options in trades, technical, and engineering fields and learn useful life skills from our
dynamic and talented Tech Ed teachers.
Animation Courses: Are you artistic, creative and like using computers? Would you
like to create an animated movie or design a video game? Our
animation courses will introduce you to the world of computer
animation and graphics that may ultimately lead to a career in
the movie making or video game industry.
ANIMATION 10
Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to the world of Computer
Animation and Computer Graphic (CG) Arts. Animation
engages students in a problem solving design process, an
artistic process and a technical process. This course is based on
computers, but also incorporates hand sketching. Students will
learn basic computer 3D modeling techniques, texturing, light-
ing, camera work, rendering, animating and video production.
Students will use Maya software to create their animation
projects. This course is recommended for creative students who
can work and learn independently and wish to explore the world
of computer animation.
ANIMATION 11
Prerequisite: None
This course takes students further into the world of
computer animation. Design and problem solving,
creative, artistic and technical processes are the foundation
of this course. Students will learn concepts of planning
and designing storyboards, and further develop skills in
3D modelling, texturing, lighting, animating, special
effects and rendering. Students will use a combination of
hand sketching and Maya software to complete a variety
of animated projects.
This course is recommended for students who wish to
explore career possibilities and further studies in
Animation, Computer graphics, and Video game design.
ANIMATION 12
Prerequisite: Open to all Grade 11 and 12 students with
Animation 11 or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
This is an advanced course in Computer Animation using
industry standard Maya software. Students will continue to
build on the previous course curriculum experience to
further enhance their skills in computer animation. They
will go deeper into 3D modeling, texturing, lighting,
animating, special effects and rendering.
The larger portion of this course is a major project. Some
students can choose to work in teams.
This specialized curriculum is designed for creative
students who can work and learn independently
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Drafting & Design Courses:
Students who take our drafting and design courses will learn a
useful set of skills that can be applied to many career and life
choices. Engineers, Architects, Carpenters, Electricians,
Mechanics and Millwrights are just some of the professions that
require the ability to read a set of blueprints.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 10 Prerequisite: None.
This introductory course gives students the opportunity to learn
various drafting and design processes that are being used in the
Manufacturing and Construction Industry today. Many areas
will be covered, including sketching and drawing, foam board
model making and using both 2D and 3D CAD computer soft-
ware like AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit and Inventor. Students will
learn both Architectural and Engineering drawing formats.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 11 Prerequisite: None
This course gives students the opportunity to learn various
Drafting and Design processes that are being used in the Engi-
neering, Manufacturing and Construction Industry today.
Students will start with hand drafting skills, then progress onto
2D computer software (AutoCAD) and finally on to 3D
software (Rhino, Inventor & Revit) to complete the various
projects and activities. Students will learn both architectural and
engineering graphic formats. The skills learned in this course
will be invaluable to those who intend to pursue design and
drawing related careers such as engineering, architecture, and
industrial design.
DRAFTING & DESIGN 12:Engineering/
Mechanical Prerequisite: Drafting & Design 11 is recommended
This advanced course provides students who have demonstrated
proficiency and interest in Engineering / Mechanical design with
the opportunity to expand their knowledge base in this area of
drafting. After a review of Hand Drawing skills, students will
work through a set of tutorials and develop their 3D drawing
skills using AutoCAD and INVENTOR software.
In the second half of the course, students will complete
advanced part design projects using a combination of Ortho-
graphic views, Section views, Auxiliary views, and Assembly
drawing formats. The skills learned in this course will be of
benefit to any student planning on going into Mechanical
Engineering related fields after high school.
DRAFTING & DESIGN 12: Architectural Prerequisite: Drafting & Design 11 is recommended
This advanced course provides students who have demonstrated
proficiency and interest in architectural drafting and habitat de-
sign with the opportunity to expand their knowledge base in this
area. Students will study Residential House Design & Con-
struction. After a review of Hand Drawing skills, students will
work through a set of tutorials and develop a set of plans for a
residential home. In the second half of the course, students will
do the “Rethink Dwelling” project where they will design, draw
and build a model and then present their home design. All draw-
ings will be produced on 2D and 3D software using AutoCAD
& REVIT.
Drafting & Design 12 Kwantlen Drafting Co-op Prerequisite: Architecture 12 or Engineering/Mechanical 12
This course provides students who have previous drafting
experience with a further opportunity to expand their skill set
and enroll in the Kwantlen College / Surrey School District
Drafting Co-op to earn dual credits.
Electronic Courses:
Prepare for the future with our Electronics courses that are
evolving to keep up with the ever-changing high tech world as
electronic systems become part of our every day lives. Every
electronics course will cover robotics and programming in
addition to problem solving and design. Kickstart a career or
become an informed user of your electronic world.
ELECTRONICS 10
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students an opportunity to learn the funda-
mentals of electricity and electronics. Students will learn basic
electronic theory, how electronic components function, how to
use electronic test equipment, how to read schematic diagrams
and how to troubleshoot basic electronic circuits. Students will
learn soldering techniques, printed circuit board manufacturing,
and project case design and construction.
Students will be introduced to robotics and programming
through the “Arduino” platform.
ELECTRONICS 11
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students an opportunity to learn the
fundamentals of electricity and electronics. Students will learn
intermediate electronic theory, how electronic components
function, how to use test electronic test equipment, how to read
and produce electronic schematic diagrams and how to trouble-
shoot basic electronic circuits. Students will learn intermediate
circuit design and the manufacture of printed circuit boards,
soldering techniques and case design and construction.
Students will complete a number of projects to learn these
skills. They will also be introduced to Arduino programming
and Robotics.
ELECTRONICS 12
Prerequisite: Electronics 11
This course is for the student who has successfully completed
the Electronics 11 course. Students will be expected to do
more advanced projects, circuit design and testing. Robotics,
digital circuits, audio amplifiers, motor control circuits and
Arduino projects are some of the areas that students can
explore. Students will work independently to advance their
own knowledge of electronic applications.
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VEX ROBOTICS 10, 11, & 12
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students an opportunity to build VEX
robots and compete in VEX high school competitions.
Students will work in teams to design, build, and then test
out their robots against other high school teams.
Students will learn about electronic, mechanical, and comput-
er programming systems. Teamwork, Design and Problem
solving skills are a major outcome of this course. There will
be a materials competition
registration fee and students
must commit to participating in
2 competitions held on
weekends.
ENGINEERING & DESIGN 11 Prerequisite: None
Engineering & Design 11 is designed for students going into
Post Secondary University Engineering programs. It is a combi-
nation of Technology, Art and Science and is designed for a
creative, self-motivated academic student to gain hands on expe-
rience. Students will follow an industrial design process to re-
search, design, draw and construct their projects using a variety
of hand tools, machine tools and computer technology and a
variety of materials. Problem solving is a major focus of this
course. Students will spend approximately half their time de-
signing and drawing and the other half building their projects.
This course will help students acquire the hand tool skills and
problem solving skills needed to pursue post secondary training
for careers as technologists, technicians, architects, engineers,
and industrial designers. Projects undertaken in this course may
include CAD and CNC manufacture, Aeronautics, Automotive
Design, Marine Design, Robotics or “MIT” style engineering
challenges.
ENGINEERING & DESIGN 12
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design 11
Engineering & Design 12 is designed for students going into
Post Secondary University Engineering programs. This course
is an advanced extension of Engineering & Design 11. Students
will use Industrial Design and Engineering skills to design and
build teacher and/or student directed projects.
Engineering & Design 12 will help students acquire the hand
tool skills and knowledge needed to pursue post secondary
training for careers as technologists, technicians, architects,
engineers, and industrial designers. Project topics may include
Robotics, Aviation, Structural Engineering, Architecture,
Automotive Design and CAD and CNC manufacturing.
TECHNOLOGY/AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION
CO-OP 11 The technology/automotive co-op provides students with an
opportunity to learn automotive and machining skills in the
classroom and apply those skills in a work environment.
Students will be doing 3 technology related courses under the
instruction of Mr. Snead. In addition, students will explore a
career in technology or the automotive field.
Courses offered in the Technology/Automotive Co-op: Automotive Tech 11
Machining and Welding 12
Metal Work 12
WEX 12A- Work Experience in a Technology/Automotive
area
METAL ART 10/11/12 NEW !!
This course is an exploration of metal as a 3D art material.
After a thorough introduction to the metal/welding shops and
work shop safety, students will
have the opportunity to combine
their imaginations, creativity, and
new found shop skills to create
various metal art projects. Class
activities include individual demon-
strations, assignments and projects.
Three to four set projects will be
completed during the semester
based on metal sculpture and/or
jewelry designs.
ENGINEERING & DESIGN 10
Prerequisite: None
This entry level course is an introduction to Engineering and
Industrial Design. It is a combination to Technology, Art and
Science and is designed for a creative, self-motivated
academic student to gain hands on experience. The emphasis
of this course is on developing problem-solving skills by
following a Design Process. Students will research, design,
draw out the building plans and then construct their projects.
Students will spend approximately half their time designing
and drawing, and the other half constructing their projects.
Students will use a variety of hand tools, machine tools and
computer technology and will work with a variety of materi-
als. Projects undertaken in the course may include Model
Planes, Automotive Design and CO2 cars, Structural
Engineering and Bridge Design, and CNC manufacturing.
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Technology Education Course Selector
Animation Drafting Electronics Automotive Engineering Woodwork
Career Paths
ATTRIBUTES
Film & TV Video Games Advertising Graphic Arts
Architecture Carpentry Engineering Design Interior Design - CNC Programmer
Electronics Techician Electrician Engineering Robotics Computer Technician Computer Programmer
Auto Mech Aircraft Mech Diesel Mech Heavy Duty Mech Millwright Machinist Welder AutoBody
Engineering Robotics Industrial Design Millwright - CNC Programmer Machinist
Construction Carpentry Cabinetry Furniture Design Arts & Crafts Wood Carver Stage craft & movie sets
I like working with tools and machines
X X X X
I like working with computers
X X X
X
I like building things X X X X
I like Problem solving X X X X X
I like to be creative X X X
I like to draw X X X
I like model making X X X
I like fixing things and taking things apart to see how they work
X X X X
I don’t mind getting my hands dirty
X X
I like Math & Science X X X
I prefer to work and learn independently
X X X
I am better at following clear directions and instructions
X X X
I like to work on my feet rather than sit at a desk
X X X X
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POWER MECHANICS 10 Prerequisite: None This is an introductory mechanics course. The focus of this
course will be on exploring the 2 and 4 stroke internal combus-
tion engine and how to work safely in a mechanics shop.
Students will learn about the tools and parts required to dismantle
and rebuild a small engine and learn about the engine’s operating
systems. Students will also be given an introduction to precision
measurement, metalworking and various welding techniques.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to be introduced to
mechanical and metal trades careers.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 11 Prerequisite: None.
This introductory auto mechanics course will provide
students with a general overview of today’s automobile and how
to work in an automotive repair shop. Students will gain a combi-
nation of “hands-on” skills and knowledge that will be invaluable
for future car owners as well as for those interested in mechanics
as a career. The focus of this course will be on learning shop safe-
ty, how to work with hand tools, automotive operating systems,
basic automotive servicing and repairs and an introduction to
various welding techniques. No prerequisites are required to take
this course.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 12 Prerequisite: Automotive 11
This is a continuation of Auto 11 and will allow the student to
gain greater knowledge and skills in working with today’s
automotive technology. Topics of this course will include shop
safety, how to work with hand tools, and welding procedures.
Automotive servicing, problem diagnosis & repair, engine &
powertrain rebuilding, and electrical/electronic systems, and basic
bodywork can be covered in this course. Students should have
taken Automotive 11 before taking this course.
WOODWORK 10 Prerequisite: None
This course is an introduction to woodworking. Students will
become familiar with the safe use of tools and machines, and
the craft of woodworking through teacher-directed projects and
by projects that you choose and design yourself. The class will
cover basic joinery and woodworking techniques along with an
introductory unit using our computerized CNC router. Projects
may include wood carving, intarsia, cutting boards, jewelry
boxes, clocks, wood bowls, and simple furniture.
CARPENTRY & JOINERY 11
Prerequisite: None
This is an introduction to woodworking. Students will become
familiar with the safe use of tools and machines and the craft of
Woodworking through teacher directed projects and by pro-
jects that you choose and design yourself. The objective of this
course is to offer a combination of knowledge and ‘hand-tool’
skills that will prove valuable over a lifetime as well as open-
ing doors to a variety of career options. The class will cover
intermediate woodworking techniques and design skills. Pro-
jects may include wood carving, intarsia, cutting boards, jew-
elry boxes, clocks, wood bowl turning, furniture, chests and an
introductory / intermediate unit on our computerized CNC
router.
CARPENTRY & JOINERY 12 Prerequisite: Carpentry and Joinery 11
The main objective of this course is to offer an advanced
combination of previously taught knowledge and hands-on
skills. The areas of focus will include a blending of safety,
measurement, theory tools and equipment, and manufacturing
processes. Students will apply their knowledge in the design
and construction of teacher/student selected projects. The
skills learned in this course will prove to be invaluable over a
lifetime as well as opening doors to a variety of career options.
Woodworking Automotive Technology
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LIBRARY SCIENCE 10
Prerequisite: Permission of the Teacher-
Librarian. Please see the Teacher-Librarian for an
application form.
This course is a practical, hands-on experience in which
students learn a number of skills pertinent to the operation and
management of libraries. This course is open to students going
into Grade 10. Attendance and involvement are very signifi-
cant factors in a student’s success.
LIBRARY SCIENCE 11
Prerequisite: Permission of the Teacher-Librarian
Please see the teacher-librarian for an application form.
This locally developed course is open to students going into
Grades 11 or 12, or to students going into Grade 10 who have
successfully completed Library Media and Technology 10. It
is a practical, hands-on experience for those interested in
learning about library operations and management, infor-
mation access, and related technologies. Attendance and
involvement are very significant factors in a student’s success.
No previous experience in library work is needed.
LIBRARY SCIENCE 12
Prerequisite: Permission of the Teacher-Librarian
Please see the teacher-librarian for an application form.
In this locally developed course, students will have an
opportunity to learn further about library management,
organization and service skills.
Students will learn to apply the research process to a variety
of information needs using library resources, electronic
databases and the internet.
Regular attendance and the ability to work independently
is crucial for success in this course
Library Leadership
LEADERSHIP 10: COMMUNITY (“X” Block)
Leadership Dept.
Prerequisite: None
This introductory course in leadership allows students the
opportunity to develop an individual and collective sense of
social responsibility. Students will focus on the development
of self-confidence, goal-setting, time management, public
speaking, service to school and community, public relations
and conflict resolution. Fundamental to the course is a student-
driven leadership project.
RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP 10
(“X” Block)
X block
Leadership Dept
Pre-requisite: none
This introductory course (in which grade 10 and 11 students
are combined) in recreational leadership allows students the
opportunity to explore leadership styles, event planning and
peer teaching within the school and community. Students par-
ticipate in leadership training and provide service to the school
community, The course runs outside the timetable (block X)
and students are required to meet twice weekly throughout the
year and to meet on-line through the class website. To success-
fully complete the course, students must complete a minimum
of 12 volunteer hours per term for a total of 48 hours for the
year. On-line course work and weekly discussions are required.
While Athletic events will occupy the bulk of volunteering
opportunities, other school events may require assistance.
Students must have the flexibility to volunteer their time after
regular school hours.
Grade 10 students will take this course as a 9th course.
Grade 11 students are allowed a study block in exchange for
hours volunteered after school.
RECREATION LEADERSHIP 11 (“X” Block)
X block
Leadership Dept
Pre-requisite: none
Please see Recreation Leadership 10: X Block
STUDENT LEADERSHIP 12 (“X” Block)
Leadership Dept
Pre-requisite: none
This course is designed to allow students to use their
accumulated leadership knowledge in a skillful and beneficial
manner to affect change in the community at large. Students
will learn about: leadership theories and styles; team-building
as related to leadership; and community service within the
global community. Students will design and implement their
own community service project (passion projects) and assist
with major activities within the school community.
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Peer Tutoring
PEER TUTORING 10
PEER TUTORING 11
PEER TUTORING 12 Prerequisite: Permission from the Learner Support Team
Peer tutoring is a course for students wishing to help other
students. Peer tutors achieving exceptional success will
have an excellent reference for teaching programs in post
secondary schools. Students who wish to become peer
tutors should display the following qualities: * Responsibility * Flexibility
* Friendliness * Patience
* Positive attitude * Maturity
Criteria for acceptance into the Peer Tutoring Program:
1. A good academic background in at least one subject
area.
2. Possess strong interpersonal skills. They should feel
comfortable talking to students and teachers.
3. Good work habits and good record of attendance. They
should be role models for the students in the classrooms
they support.
4. An enjoyment and desire to help others learn.
Students interested in becoming Peer Tutors must:
complete a Peer Tutoring Application Form
meet with L.S.T. Dept for an interview
get a recommendation from a teacher
** Students may have the opportunity to tutor in non-
academic courses with teacher recommendation.
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Special Programs at Fleetwood Park
Learner Support Team (LST)
Fleetwood Park Learner Support Team (LST) seeks to support
students in the regular classroom by using a variety of
interventions. Assistance is provided through collaboration with
classroom teachers, small group pull outs and in-class assistance.
Students may be offered an LST Support Block where they may
receive assistance with their class work. Students, teachers,
parents, and the School Based Team may refer students for LST
help.
English 10 Prep
English 10 Prep is a prerequisite course for direct ELL students
bridging into regular English 10 courses. It is designed to help
students develop their skills in written and oral communication in
a variety of contexts. The course provides opportunities for
students to develop and refine their writing abilities. For oral
communication, students will develop an awareness and appreci-
ation of audience, purpose, and context through performance and
public speaking.
English Language Learners (ELL)
The ELL Welcome Centre provides assessment tests to all
incoming ELL students. After establishing the students’
level of language, they are assigned classes appropriate to
their level. ELL 1 (Starting) and ELL 2 (Emerging)
students may receive up to four ELL classes while ELL 3
(Developing) students may receive up to three ELL
classes.
ELL 1 (Starting)– Students will work on building a foun-
dation for language and literacy skills--reading, writing
and oral communication. Emphasis will be on increasing
vocabulary and sentence structure.
ELL 2 (Emerging)– Student will continue to strengthen
their language and literacy skills—reading, writing, and
oral communication. Emphasis will be on grammar, com-
plex sentence structures, and the writing process.
ELL 3 (Developing)– Students will work on mastering
language and literacy skills--reading, writing and oral
communication. Emphasis will be on increasing compre-
hension and academic writing.
B.A.S.E.S. & LSB
(Learning Support BASES) Program
The BASES Program (Grades 8-12) provides services for
students who are placed by district referral. All students
have met the Ministry of Education guidelines for
placement.
Students in the BASES program attend the BASES room
where they complete work from their integrated classes
and/or receive individual and small group instruction in
functional academic, social and employment skills.
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DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
The Surrey School District offers a number of District Partnership Programs. These programs
generally require that students spend one semester of their grade 11 and 12 year at their home
based school, and one semester of each senior year at an off school site. Surrey’s Partnership
Programs provide students the opportunities to receive industry certification, or post secondary
course credits, in addition to meeting the requirements for high school graduation. “Partners” in
these programs include Kwantlen College, BCIT, and Camosun College.
**Application forms must be submitted to the Career Education office by April 1, 2017.**
The following programs are available:
Carpentry, Electrical and Industrial Electronics Program, Hairdressing, Milllright/Machinist, Steel Fabrication, Auto
Service Technician, Baking and Pastry Arts, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Horticulture, Parts and Warehousing,
Plumbing and Welding.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
APPRENTICESHIP (SSA)
The SSA Program offers students the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while completing
secondary school. Secondary school Apprenticeship depends on employers to provide youth with
on-the-job training in their chosen field. Students who have a part-time job in a trade area are
candidates for SSA. It is the student’s responsibility to secure appropriate employment. Students
registered in the SSA Program attend regular classes toward graduation, and also participate in
paid workplace training as registered apprentices. Through this program students become
registered as an apprentice, acquire paid work, learn the skills associated with the trade, receive
dual credit towards secondary courses and towards their first year apprenticeship.
The District Partnership Programs are an excellent way to begin the Secondary School
Apprenticeship Program.