Secondary Course Planning Handbook - Prairie Valley · PDF fileGrade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12...

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Leadership in Learning and Life

2015‐2016

SecondaryCoursePlanningHandbook

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TableofContents

High School Map and Contact Informa on Page 4

Saskatchewan High School Educa on Requirements Page 5

Key Words in the High School Program Page 6

Types of High School Programs Page 7

Program Delivery Op ons/Other Credits Page 9

Overview of High School Courses Page 10

Course Descrip ons Arts Educa on Page 14 Health and Physical Educa on Page 15 Languages Page 15 Mathema cs Page 18 Prac cal and Applied Arts (PAA) 1 Sciences Page 26 Social Sciences Page 28 Locally Developed Courses Page 30

High School Gradua on Plan Page 33

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This handbook will provide Prairie Valley School Division secondary students with a complete overview of the secondary high school program as it is designed and implemented by the Ministry of Educa on and Prairie Valley School Division. Parents and students will use this handbook to be er understand the:

credit requirements to earn a Grade 12 high school diploma;

types of high school courses and programs that may be available to secondary students;

delivery methods available to earn high school credits; and

course descrip ons and prerequisites. At the back of this handbook, a three year course planning template is provided to assist parents and students as they consider op ons and plans for course selec on. All high school students should complete the planning process with the school career counsellor to ensure all op ons are understood and considered. Courses will vary in availability from high school to high school. Be sure to visit your local high school’s website to view current course op ons available for the next school year. If a course of interest is not available in the local high school, this should be iden fied to the school career counsellor as alternate delivery methods may be available. The meline for secondary course planning and course selec on in Prairie Valley School Division is as follows:

January/February ‐ A secondary course interest survey is provided for students to complete. Career counsellors will provide guidance to students on how to access the courses and complete the survey. The secondary course interest survey is compiled and analyzed by the school to determine course op ons for the next school year.

March/April ‐ Career counsellors provide parents and students with a presenta on about high school program planning. Students visit the school website to confirm courses that will be offered in the next school year, and complete a course registra on form. The course registra on form must be signed by a parent or guardian.

June ‐ Students receive a course metable for the next school year. If you have ques ons about the high school program, course offerings or course selec on, contact your local high school career counsellor, teacher, or principal. We want to ensure that the high school experience is fulfilling and rewarding for all students as they prepare for the work world or post‐secondary educa on.

WelcometoHighSchool

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HighSchoolMapandContactInformation

Balcarres Community School Box 610 Balcarres S0G 0C0 Ph: 306‐334‐2520 Fax: 306‐334‐2239 Email: [email protected]

Indian Head High School Box 609 Indian Head S0G 2K0 Ph: 306‐695‐3929 Fax: 306‐695‐2328 Email: [email protected]

Montmartre School Box 300 Montmartre S0G 3M0 Ph: 306‐424‐2242 Fax: 306‐424‐2090 Email: [email protected]

Bert Fox Community High School Box 880 Fort Qu’Appelle S0G 1S0 Ph: 306‐332‐4343 Fax: 306‐332‐4302 Email: ber [email protected]

Kelliher School Box 220 Kelliher S0A 1V0 Ph: 306‐675‐2112 Fax: 306‐675‐4842 Email: [email protected]

North Valley High School Box 10 Lemberg S0A 2B0 Ph: 306‐335‐2363 Fax: 306‐335‐291 Email: [email protected]

Broadview School Box 639 Broadview S0G 0K0 Ph: 306‐696‐2727 Fax: 306‐696‐3592 Email: [email protected]

Kipling School Box 730 Kipling S0G 2S0 Ph: 306‐736‐2464 Fax: 306‐736‐2452 Email: [email protected]

Robert Southey School Box 460 Southey S0G 4P0 Ph: 306‐726‐2224 Fax: 306‐726‐2019

Email: [email protected]

Cupar School Box 429 Cupar S0G 0Y0 Ph: 306‐723‐4660 Fax: 306‐723‐4357 Email: [email protected]

Lipton School Box 160 Lipton S0G 3B0 Ph: 306‐336‐2200 Fax: 306‐336‐2222 Email: [email protected]

Vibank School Box 70 Vibank S0G 4Y0 Ph: 306‐762‐2144 Fax: 306‐762‐2285


Greenall High School Box 70 Balgonie S0G 0E0 Ph: 306‐771‐2566 Fax: 306‐771‐4207 Email: [email protected]

Lumsden High School Box 449 Lumsden S0G 3C0 Ph: 306‐731‐2262 Fax: 306‐731‐2494 Email: [email protected]

Whitewood School Box 10 Whitewood S0G 5C0 Ph: 306‐735‐2550 Fax: 306‐735‐4363


Grenfell High Community School Box 1090 Grenfell S0G 2B0 Ph: 306‐697‐2744 Fax: 306‐697‐2510 Email: [email protected]

Milestone School Box 478 Milestone S0G 3L0 Ph: 306‐436‐2292 Fax: 306‐436‐2236 Email: [email protected]

Wolseley High School Box 460 Wolseley S0G 5H0 Ph: 306‐698‐2591 Fax: 306‐698‐2693


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SaskatchewanHighSchoolEducationRequirements

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total Credits

English Language Arts

2 credits: ELA A10 or A10A or A11 ELA B10 or B10A or B11

1 credit: ELA 20 or 20A or 21

2 credits: ELA A30, A30A, A30 AP or A31 ELA B30, B30A, B30 AP or B31

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Mathema cs 1 credit: Workplace & Appren ceship Mathema cs 10 or Founda ons of Mathema cs and Pre‐calculus 10

1 credit: Workplace & Appren ceship Mathema cs 20 or Founda ons of Math 20 or Pre‐calculus 20

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Science 1 credit: Science 10 or 11

1 credit: Biology 30, Health Science 20, Physical Science 20, Environmental Science 20, Earth Science 30, Chemistry 30, Chemistry 30AP, Physics 30, Computer Science 20, Computer Science 30, Science 21, or Science 31

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Social Sciences 1 credit: History 10 or 11 Na ve Studies 10 Social Studies 10

1 Credit: History 20, History 21, Na ve Studies 20, Social Studies 20, Law 30, Psychology 20, Psychology 30, Psychology 30 AP, Geography 20, Geography 30, Economics 20, or Economics 30

1 Credit: History 30 or 31: Canadian Studies, Na ve Studies 30: Canadian Studies, Social Studies 30: Canadian Studies

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Health Educa on/Physical Educa on

1 credit: Wellness 10, Physical Educa on 20 or Physical Educa on 30

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Arts Educa on/Prac cal & Applied Arts (PAA)

2 credits: Wide variety of courses offered

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Elec ve Courses 3 credits at level 10, 20, 30, and 6 credits at level 20 or 30 9

Minimum Credits 8 Credits 16 Credits

(combined credits at the 10 and 20 level)

24 Credits (15 compulsory credits +

9 elec ves) (5 classes must be at the 30 level)

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KeyWordsintheHighSchoolProgram

Grade 10 is the beginning of the high school program and a variety of new terms will be introduced to students. The terms below are key words to become familiar with in a high school program.

Credit: One high school course is equivalent to one credit. A one‐credit course is developed or approved by the Ministry of Educa on and requires 100 hours of instruc on. All courses in this document are one‐credit courses.

Semester: There are two semesters in each school year. The first semester is September to January. The second semester is February to June.

Required Courses of Study: There are compulsory courses of study all students must take at each grade

level.

Specified Areas of Study: Students are required to take certain courses from an area of study, but have some choice within an area. This provides students with the opportunity to take courses of a general nature or to specialize in areas of individual interest.

Elec ves: Students take a certain number of courses, but there is choice as to what those courses might

be. Elec ves provide opportuni es for further choice and specializa on based on individual needs, personal interests, and local priori es.

Prerequisites: All Grade 10 courses expect the comple on of Grade 9. Courses at the 20 and 30 level

may or may not have previous expecta ons for courses. Locally Developed Courses: Locally developed courses may only be used to meet elec ve op ons.

Locally developed courses are developed by the School Division and approved by the Ministry of Educa on.

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TypesofHighSchoolPrograms

Two types of programs (Regular and Addi onal) provide program op ons for students a ending Saskatchewan high schools. 1. Regular Within the Regular Educa on Program there are three course op ons:

provincially developed (10, 20, 30);

• locally developed (10L, 20L, 30L); and • modified (basic 11, 21, 31 and advanced 10A, 20A, 30A).

A provincially developed course of study (10, 20, 30) is defined as a course that has been determined by the Ministry of Educa on. A modified (basic) course of study (11, 21, 31) is defined as a course where 50% of the course is determined by the Ministry of Educa on through basic objec ves listed from the provincial curriculum and the remaining 50% of the course is determined by the School Division. Modified courses can be used to fulfill requirements in the required courses of study, specified areas of study, and elec ves. Modified courses (basic) may not be accepted as entrance requirements at post‐secondary ins tu ons. A locally modified (advanced) course of study (10A, 20A, 30A) is defined as a course where a por on of the me is used to meet 100% of the provincially developed curriculum objec ves and up to 50% of the me is used to meet objec ves as determined by the School Division. Locally modified (advanced) courses can be used to fulfill requirements in the required courses of study, specified areas of study, and elec ves. 2. Addi onal Educa on Addi onal Educa on Programs include:

Alterna ve Educa on Programs (18, 28, 38 level courses); and

Func onal Integrated Programs. Alterna ve Educa on Programs (18, 28, 38) are approved, locally‐developed programs designed to meet the specific needs of students who require curricula that are different from those available in the regular program. Within each grade level program, a student must complete a minimum of eight courses that may include various combina ons of courses from regular and alterna ve educa on programs. Students may receive an Alterna ve Grade 10, Alterna ve Grade 11, or Alterna ve Grade 12 standing. Approved courses are listed on page 8.

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TypesofHighSchoolPrograms

Func onally Integrated Program

The Func onal Integrated Program is designed for students with significant mul ple or cogni ve disabili es who require qualita vely different, individualized programs. Each student in a func onal integrated program requires an Interven on and Inclusion Plan (IIP) that focuses on individual strengths and needs. Although students do not receive credits for individual courses, recogni on is given for the comple on of the func onal integrated program.

Adult 12 Program The Adult 12 program is for a person who is at least 18 years of age and who has been out of school for at least one year or who is 19 years of age. An adult may obtain a Grade 12 standing without having completed previous grades by comple on of a minimum of 7 credits. English Language Arts A 30 and B 30, one of Social Studies 30 or History 30 or Na ve Studies 30 (Canadian Studies requirement), one credit from each of the mathema cs and science level 20 or 30 areas of study, plus two level 30 elec ve credits are compulsory. A prior learning credit may be used as an elec ve. Credits can also be from 11, 21, 31 courses and 11, 28, 38 courses.

Language Arts Communica ons A18 Mathema cs 18 Na ve Studies 18

Language Arts Communica ons B18 Mathema cs 28 Na ve Studies 28

Language Arts Communica ons A28 Mathema cs 38 Na ve Studies 38

Language Arts Communica ons B28 Social Studies 18 History 18

Language Arts Communica ons A38 Social Studies 28 History 28

Language Arts Communica ons B38 Social Studies 38 History 38

Career and Work Explora on 18 Science 18 Health/Phys. Ed 18

Career and Work Explora on 28 Science 28 PAA A18

Career and Work Explora on A38 Science 38 PAA B18

Career and Work Explora on B38

Summary of Alterna ve Educa on Courses

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ProgramDeliveryOptionsandEarningOtherCredits

High school courses can be offered in a variety of formats and can provide opportuni es for other types of credits to be earned.

Distance Learning: A number of high school courses are available via distance learning. A complete list of distance learning courses available to access in School Divisions outside of Prairie Valley can be found at: h p://www.skdistancelearning.ca. Contact the school career counsellor for informa on and guidelines for accessing distance learning courses. In addi on, the career counsellor can provide informa on about distance learning opportuni es broadcast from Prairie Valley School Division schools.

Magnet Programming/Exchange Programming: Each year a number of schools within Prairie Valley

School Division offer magnet programming. Students travel by bus to a neighbouring school to take a course that is not available in the local school. The career counsellor in your school can provide a list of course offerings that may be available in a neighbouring school for students to access.

Advanced Placement (AP): The Advanced Placement (AP) program is an enriched course that is

recognized by the College Board and offered to high school students. The course is recognized to be equivalent to an undergraduate course in university. Many universi es across North America grant credit to students who obtained high enough scores on the AP exam. The career counsellor can provide more informa on on Advanced Placement courses.

U of R Accelerated: The U of R Accelerated Program provides high school students with the

opportunity to take first year university classes while s ll in Grade 12. Students earn a first year university credit as well as a special project credit. The career counsellor can provide more informa on on U of R Accelerated courses.

Special Project Credits: Students are able to earn three Special Project Credits for out‐of‐school

ac vi es, on the basis of work proposed and completed by an individual student. The credits are called Special Project 10, Special Project 20, and Special Project 30. The credits may be used to fulfill elec ve requirements only. Students may use programs currently in place (e.g., Cadet Training, Royal Conservatory of Music, or post‐secondary courses such as the U of R Accelerated Program) to develop their personal learning proposal. A proposal must be approved by the principal, prior to beginning the work on a special project credit.

Appren ceship Credits: Students employed under the supervision of a journeyperson, in a trade in

which the hours worked are eligible for appren ceship credit, may earn up to four secondary level appren ceship credits on the basis of work proposed and completed. The credits are called Appren ceship A20, B20, A30, and B30. Students are required to submit a clearly planned proposal to the principal, for approval by the Division office, prior to beginning the work on an appren ceship credit.

Dual Credits: Are ministry approved programs that allow high school students to take post‐secondary,

college or appren ceship courses and earn high school credits.

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Courses Prerequisites

Arts Educa on

Arts Educa on 10, 20, 30 None

Band 10, 20, 30 None

Choral 10, 20, 30 None

Dance 10, 20, 30 None

Drama 10, 20, 30 None

Visual Art 10, 20, 30 None

Health/Physical Educa on

Physical Educa on 20, 30 None

Wellness 10 ‐‐‐‐

Languages

Communica on Studies 20 ELA A10, ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A

Crea ve Wri ng 20 ELA A10, ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A

Cree (nēhiyawēwin 10) ‐‐‐‐

Cree (nēhiyawēwin 20) Cree 10

Cree (nēhiyawēwin 30) Cree 10 and 20

English Language Arts A10 ‐‐‐‐

English Language Arts B10 ‐‐‐‐

English Language Arts A10A ‐‐‐‐

English Language Arts B10A ‐‐‐‐

English Language Arts 20 ELA A10, ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A

English Language Arts 20A ELA A10, ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A

English Language Arts A30 ELA 20 or ELA 20A

English Language Arts B30 ELA 20 or ELA 20A

English Language Arts A30A ELA 20 or ELA 20A

Instrumental Jazz 10, 20, 30 None

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English Language Arts B30A ELA 20 or ELA 20A

English Language Arts A11 ‐‐‐‐

English Language Arts B11 ‐‐‐‐

English Language Arts 21 ELA A11 or ELA B11

English Language Arts A31 ELA 21

English Language Arts B31 ELA 21

French 10 ‐‐‐‐

French 20 French 10

French 30 French 20

Journalism 20 ELA A10 or ELA B10

Media Studies 20 ELA A10 or ELA B10

Mathema cs

Workplace and Appren ce‐ship Mathema cs 10

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Founda ons of Mathema cs and Pre‐calculus 10

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Workplace and Appren ceship Mathema cs 10

Pre‐calculus 20 Founda ons of Mathema cs and Pre‐calculus 10

Founda ons of Mathema cs 20

Founda ons of Mathema cs and Pre‐calculus 10


Workplace and Appren ceship Mathema cs 20

Pre‐calculus 30 Pre‐calculus 20

Founda on of Mathema cs 30

Founda ons of Mathema c 20

Calculus 30 Pre‐calculus 30

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Mathema cs 11 ‐‐‐‐

Mathema cs 21 Any 10 Level Math

Prac cal and Applied Arts (PAA)

Accoun ng 10 ‐‐‐‐

Accoun ng 20 Accoun ng 10

Accoun ng 30 Accoun ng 20

Career and Work Explora on 10 ‐‐‐‐

Career and Work Explora on 20 None

Career and Work Explora on A30 None

Career and Work Explora on B30 None

Clothing, Tex les and Fashion 10 and 30

None

Commercial Cooking 10 ‐‐‐‐

Commercial Cooking 20 Commercial Cooking 10

Commercial Cooking 30 Commercial Cooking 10 and 20

Communica on Media 10 None



Construc on and Carpentry 10 ‐‐‐‐

Construc on and Carpentry 20 Construc on and Carpentry 10

Construc on and Carpentry 30 Construc on and Carpentry 10 and 20

Cosmetology 10 ‐‐‐‐

Cosmetology 20 None

Cosmetology 30 Cosmetology 10 and 20

Design Studies 10 ‐‐‐‐

Design Studies 20 None

Dra ing and Computer Aided Design 10

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Dra ing and Computer Aided Design 10 and 20

Electrical and Electronics 10 ‐‐‐‐

Electrical 20 Electrical and Electronics 10

Electrical A30, B30 Electrical and Electronics 10 and Electrical 20

Electronics 20 Electrical and Electronics 10

Electronics A30, B30 Electrical and Electronics 10 and Electronics 20

Entrepreneurship 30 None

Food Studies 10, 30 None

Graphic Arts 20 None

Graphic Arts 30 None

Informa on Processing 10 None



Interior Design 30 None

Life Transi ons 20 None

Life Transi ons 30 None

Machining 10 ‐‐‐‐

Machining 20 Machining 10

Machining 30 Machining 10 and 20

Mechanical and Automo ve 10

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Mechanical and Automo ve A20

Mechanical and Automo ve B20

Mechanical and Automo ve A30

Mechanical and Automo ve 10 and 20



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Sciences

Science 10 ‐‐‐‐

Science 10A ‐‐‐‐

Biology 30 Science 10 or 10A

Chemistry 30 Chemistry 20

Computer Science 20 None

Computer Science 30 Computer Science 20

Environmental Science 20 Science 10 or 10A

Earth Science 30 Environmental Science 20 or Physical Science 20 or Physics 20 or Chemistry 20

Health Science 20 Science 10 or 10A

Physical Science 20 Science 10 or 10A

Physics 30 Physics 20 or Any 20 Level Math

Science 11 ‐‐‐‐

Science 21 Science 10 or Science 11



Prac cal and Applied Arts (PAA) con nued

Mechanical and Automo ve B30

Mechanical and Automo ve 10 and 20

PAA A10 None

PAA B10 None

PAA Survey A20 None

PAA Survey B20 None

PAA Survey A30 None

PAA Survey B30 None

Photography 10 None

Photography 20 None

Photography 30 None

Theatre Arts 20 None

Theatre Arts 30 Theatre Arts 20

Tourism, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship A30

None

Tourism, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship B30

None

Welding 10 ‐‐‐‐

Welding 20 Welding 10

Welding A30 Welding 10 and 20

Welding B30 Welding 10 and 20

Wildlife Management 10 ‐‐‐‐

Wildlife Management 20 None

Wildlife Management 30 None

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Social Sciences

History 10 ‐‐‐‐

History 20 None

History 30 None

Law 30 None

Na ve Studies 10 ‐‐‐‐

Na ve Studies 20 None

Na ve Studies 30 None

Psychology 20 None

Psychology 30 None

Social Studies 10 ‐‐‐‐

Social Studies 30 None

History 11 ‐‐‐‐

History 21 None

History 31 None


Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

English AP ELA 20 or ELA 20A

Calculus AP Pre‐calculus 30

Chemistry AP Chemistry 20

Psychology AP None

Locally Developed Courses

Ac ve Living and Fitness Leadership 20L, 30L

None

Applied Global Ci zenship 30L None

Crea ve Wri ng 30L None

EAL 10,20,30 None

Exercise Science 30L None

Forensic Science 30L None

Guitar 10L, 20L, 30L None

Leadership 30L None

Quil ng 10L None

Robo cs 20L,30L None

Small Engine Mechanics 10L None

Note: Addi onal Locally Developed Courses are wri en each year. Check with the school career counsellor for up to date informa on.

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CourseDescriptions

In this handbook, you may no ce that some of the descrip ons will be the same for more than one course. The reasons for this may include: allowances for more in‐depth study of the course

content; metable configura ons at a high school may allow

for condensed study in one semester; or introduc on of advanced concepts may be provided

in the course.

Arts Educa on Arts Educa on 10, 20, 30 These courses will help students to gain a deeper understanding of the four strands of Arts Educa on: dance, drama, music and visual art. The courses are taught in modules. Module topics include: Tell it Like It Is; Film and Video; The Arts and Popular Culture; Global Connec ons; and Expanding Horizons: The Arts in Canada. Prerequisite for Arts Educa on 20 and Arts Educa on 30: None Band 10, 20, 30 The Band program will help students to develop competencies and to strive for excellence in the areas of aural skills, musical literacy, interpreta on/apprecia on/decision making, instrumental technique, and a tudes/values through: playing, listening, reading, crea ng, and valuing. Prerequisite for Band 20: None, but Band 10 is recommended; Prerequisite for Band 30: None, but Band 20 is recommended Choral 10, 20, 30 These courses will help students to develop competencies and to strive for excellence in the areas of aural skills, musical literacy, interpreta on/apprecia on/decision making, vocal technique, and a tudes/values. Prerequisite for Choral 20 and Choral 30: None Dance 10, 20, 30 The secondary dance program encourages students to explore the dance of various peoples in a meaningful way

and enables students to express themselves through a nonverbal means of communica on while increasing their dancing abili es. The program gives students a comprehensive understanding of dance as they learn specific dances and dance techniques, respond cri cally to dances seen as audience, and create their own dances for personal expression. Through dance experiences in the three components of the program, students are encouraged to explore, to reflect upon, and to learn about dance. Prerequisite for Dance 20 and Dance 30: None Drama 10, 20, 30 These courses will help students to gain understanding about drama c art form by exploring social issues and situa ons and to develop their abili es to express their ideas and feelings in drama c form. Strategies may include narra on, imaging, tableau, mime, dance drama, parallel play, storytelling, story theatre, flashbacks and flash forwards, interviews, journeys, mee ngs, ritual, drawing and pain ng, wri ng and choral speaking. Prerequisite for Drama 20 and Drama 30: None Instrumental Jazz 10, 20, 30 These courses are geared toward increasing student knowledge of jazz music. Units include: improvisa on, theory, history (styles and performers), performance prac ce, composi on, and instrumental techniques. Students will have an ability and desire to learn more about their instrument and to know more about its history. Prerequisite for Instrumental Jazz 20L and 30L: None Visual Art 10 In this course students will complete the three required modules and two op onal modules. Each module will contain 20 hours of instruc on. The required modules include: Visual Art and Ways of Thinking, Interna onal Visual Art, Local and Regional Cultures. The Op onal modules may include: Work, Class and Power, Technology and Visual Art, Func onal Objects and nterpersonal Themes Visual Art 20 Students in this course will complete the three required modules and two op onal modules. Each module will contain 20 hours of instruc on. The required modules

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include: Ideas and Inspira on, Popular Culture and Mass Media and Cultural Communi es of Canada. The op onal modules may include: Spiritual Images and Visual Art, Good Design is Good Business, Sculptural Form and Differing Perspec ves . Prerequisite for Visual Art 20: None, but Visual Art 10 is recommended Visual Art 30 Students in this course will complete the three required modules and two op onal modules. Each module will contain 20 hours of instruc on. The required modules are: Change, Visual Art in Canada and Global Cultural Explora ons. The op onal modules may include: Social Issues and Visual Art, Film and Video Studies, Innova ons in Visual Art and Personal Iden ty and Independent Study. Prerequisite for Visual Art 30: None, but Visual Art 20 is recommended

Health/Physical Educa on Physical Educa on 20, 30 Physical educa on is an integral part of the educa onal process and contributes to the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual development of every student. The mission of physical educa on is the development of autonomous, lifelong learners who readily par cipate in meaningful physical ac vity on a regular basis. Research shows a posi ve link between regular physical ac vity, enhanced self‐concept and quality of life. Through physical educa on programs, students will be encouraged to pursue ac ve, healthy lifestyles. Prerequisite for Physical Educa on 20 and Physical Educa on 30: None Wellness 10 Wellness requires a conscious commitment and the apprecia on that everything one does, thinks, feels, and believes has an impact on personal well‐being. Wellness 10 a empts to help students improve their health, physical fitness, responsibility, self‐directedness, and to become contribu ng members of society. Students are involved in inquiry for health decision‐making that

includes building understandings and ac on planning. The course is designed to have students determine their own levels of well‐being, inves gate various dimensions of wellness, and address the well‐being of self, family, and community.

Languages Communica on Studies 20 This course is designed to help students develop and refine their language, knowledge and skills for various situa ons requiring effec ve oral, wri en, and visual communica on. It emphasizes the understanding of communica on as a process, and involves students in a variety of individual and collabora ve efforts. Prerequisite for Communica on Studies 20: ELA A10, ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A Crea ve Wri ng 20 This course encourages students to see crea ve wri ng as a unique way of thinking, and as a means of construc ng and conveying meaning. Students are encouraged to explore and develop their own ideas. Students will see connec ons between their own wri ng, the wri ng of others, and the broader world around them. Four major genres will be explored: poetry, short fic on, play wri ng, and non‐fic on. Prerequisite for Crea ve Wri ng 20: ELA A10, ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A

Cree (nēhiyawēwin ) 10, 20, 30

These courses will create an awareness and apprecia on of the nēhiyaw language and culture to provide students with content knowledge and language. The nēhiyawēwin 10, 20, and 30 curriculum will help students develop the skills necessary to communicate in the nēhiyaw language. Prerequisite for Cree 20: Cree 10 Prerequisite for Cree 30: Cree 20 English Language Arts A10 The focus for this course is communica ng with purpose, correctness, unity, coherence, and completeness. The aim is to con nue to help students understand and

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appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of The Challenges of Life and The Mysteries of Life. English Language Arts B10 The focus for this course is communica ng with purpose, correctness, unity, coherence, and completeness. The aim is to con nue to help students understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of Equity and Ethics and The World Around and Within Us. English Language Arts A10A This is a locally modified advanced course that includes all of the outcomes of ELA A10 plus addi onal enrichment. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of The Challenges of Life and The Mysteries of Life. Addi onal coursework enriches the course up to a maximum of 50% over and above the outcomes of ELA A10. The enrichment of this course is intended to support students interested in university ELA courses in the future and to help bridge the move from high school language arts courses to university level studies. English Language Arts B10A This is a locally modified advanced course that includes all of the outcomes of ELA B10. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of Equity and Ethics and The World Around and Within Us. Addi onal coursework enriches the course up to a maximum of 50% over and above the outcomes of ELA B10. The enrichment of this course is intended to support students interested in university ELA courses in the future and to help bridge the move from high school language arts courses to university level studies. English Language Arts 20 The focus of this course con nues from ELA A10 and B10 on communica ng with purpose, correctness,

completeness, unity, coherence, and emphasis. The aim is to con nue to help students understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested theme of Star ng Out—Beginning and Becoming. Prerequisite for ELA 20: ELA A10, ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A English Language Arts 20A This is a locally modified advanced course that includes all of the course objec ves of ELA 20. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested theme of Moving Forward—Establishing and Realizing. Addi onal coursework enriches the course up to a maximum of 50% over and above the objec ves of ELA 20. The enrichment of this course is intended to support students interested in university ELA courses in the future and to help bridge the move from high school language arts courses to university level studies. Prerequisite for ELA 20A: ELA A10, ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A English Language Arts A30 The focus of this course con nues from ELA 20 on communica ng with purpose, correctness, originality, and logical reasoning. The aim is to con nue to help students understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of Canada—Diverse Landscapes and Peoples and Canada—Diverse Voices. Prerequisite for ELA A30: ELA 20 or ELA 20A English Language Arts B30 The focus of this course is communica ng with purpose, correctness, originality, and logical reasoning. The aim is to con nue to help students understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of The Human Condi on, In Search of

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Self and The Social Experience ‐ Beyond Personal Goals. Prerequisite for ELA B30: ELA 20 or ELA 20A English Language Arts A30A This is a locally modified advanced course that includes all of the course objec ves of ELA 30A. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of Canada—Diverse Landscapes and Peoples and Canada—Diverse Voices. Addi onal coursework enriches the course up to a maximum of 50% over and above the objec ves of ELA 30. The enrichment of this course is intended to support students interested in university ELA courses in the future and to help bridge the move from high school language arts courses to university level studies. Prerequisite for ELA A30A: ELA 20 or ELA 20A Note: Students in English Language Arts A30A may have an op onal Advanced Placement (AP) University Credit Exam. English Language Arts B30A This is a locally modified advanced course that includes all of the course objec ves of ELA B30. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of The Human Condi on—In Search of Self and The Social Experience—Beyond Personal Goals. Addi onal coursework enriches the course up to a maximum of 50% over and above the objec ves of ELA B30. The enrichment of this course is intended to support students interested in university ELA courses in the future and to help bridge the move from high school language arts courses to university level studies. Prerequisite for ELA B30A: ELA 20 or ELA 20A Note: Students in English Language Arts B30A may have an op onal Advanced Placement (AP) University Credit Exam. English A30AP and B30AP An AP course in English Language and Composi on engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose wri en in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their wri ng and their reading should make students aware of the interac ons among a writer’s purposes, audience expecta ons, and subjects, as well as the way genre conven ons and the resources of language

contribute to effec veness in wri ng. With successful comple on of the Advanced Placement Examina on, students may be eligible for a university credit. Prerequisite for ELA A30AP and B30AP: ELA 20 or ELA 20A English Language Arts A11 The aim and goals for English Language Arts A11 (Basic) and B11 (Basic) courses are the same as those for English Language Arts A10 and B10 which are to help students understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. A locally modified (basic) course of study is defined as a course where 50% of the course is determined from outcomes and indicators listed from the provincial curriculum and the remaining 50% of the course is determined by the School Division. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of The Challenges of Life and The Mysteries of Life. English Language Arts B11 The aim and goals for English Language Arts B11 (Basic) and B11 (Basic) courses are the same as those for English Language Arts A10 and B10 which are to help students understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. A locally modified (basic) course of study is defined as a course where 50% of the course is determined from outcomes and indicators listed from the provincial curriculum and the remaining 50% of the course is determined by the School Division. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of Equity and Ethics and The World Around and Within Us. English Language Arts 21 The aim and goals for the English Language Arts 21 course are the same as those for English Language Arts 20 which are to help students understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. A Locally Modified (Basic) Course of Study is defined as a course where 50% of the course is determined from objec ves listed from the provincial curriculum and the remaining 50% of the course is

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determined by the School Division. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences. Prerequisite for ELA 21: ELA A11 or ELA B11 English Language Arts A31 The aim and goals for the English Language Arts A31 course are the same as those for English Language Arts 30A which are to help students understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. A locally modified (basic) course of study is defined as a course where 50% of the course is determined from objec ves listed from the provincial curriculum and the remaining 50% of the course is determined by the School Division. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of Canada—Diverse Landscapes and Peoples and Canada—Diverse Voices. Prerequisite for ELA A31: ELA 21 English Language Arts B31 The aim and goals for the English Language Arts B31 course are the same as those for English Language Arts 30B which are to help students understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situa ons for learning, communica on, work, life, and personal sa sfac on. A locally modified (basic) course of study is defined as a course where 50% of the course is determined from objec ves listed from the provincial curriculum and the remaining 50% of the course is determined by the School Division. Students will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within the suggested themes of The Human Condi on—In Search of Self and The Social Experience—Beyond Personal Goals. Prerequisite for ELA B31: ELA 21 French 10, 20, 30 The aim of the French educa on program is to gain insight into the Francophone and other cultures and to become competent French communicators through par cipa on in meaningful language experiences in French. Some goals of the program include: developing language skills and strategies to communicate accurately and effec vely in French and to func on in authen c language situa ons; promo ng a posi ve a tude toward

the learning of French; and to develop an openness toward cultural diversity, and a comprehension of the bilingual and mul cultural reality of Canada today. Fields of experience and themes will vary at each level of French programming. Prerequisite for French 20: French 10 Prerequisite for French 30: French 20 Journalism 20 This course offers students the opportunity to par cipate in prac cal journalism ac vi es such as wri ng for print publica ons, photo journalism, television journalism, radio journalism, and electronic journalism. Developing appropriate wri ng skills for each area is a skill and will be an emphasis of the course. The class is ac vity‐based and as such will conclude with a class project such as a news broadcast, magazine, newspaper, or video produc on. Evalua on will be based on individual projects as well as the student’s ability to express themselves through wri ng. Prerequisite for Journalism 20: ELA A10 , ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A Media Studies 20 This course is designed to help students be er understand the influence and effect that media have on individuals and society. Mass media is a special focus of the course but in the 21st century it is very important to consider many other media sources. Students will examine, analyze and discuss media sources all the way from tradi onal print (newspapers, magazines), radio and television to many forms of electronic media (online newspapers, blogging, wikis, social media). Evalua on will be based on individual projects and the student’s ability in wri en expression. Prerequisite for Media Studies 20: ELA A10 , ELA B10, ELA A10A or ELA B10A

Mathema cs Workplace and Appren ceship Mathema cs 10 The Workplace and Appren ceship pathway is designed to provide students with the mathema cal knowledge, skills and understandings needed for entry into some

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trades‐related courses and for direct entry into the work force. Topics studied in this course include the preserva on of equality through the applica on and understanding of formulae, analyzing spa al reasoning strategies, understanding and applying measurement systems including SI and Imperial, area and surface area, applying the Pythagorean Theorem, polygons, primary trigonometric ra os, angles, unit pricing, currency exchange, and understanding forms of income. Founda ons of Mathema cs and Pre‐calculus 10 The Founda ons of Mathema cs pathway and the Pre‐calculus pathway are designed to provide students with the mathema cal knowledge, skills and understandings required for post‐secondary studies. Topics of study in this course include factors of whole numbers, irra onal numbers in radical and exponent form, understanding imperial and SI units of measurement, developing and applying primary trigonometric ra os to solve problems in right triangles, mul plying and factoring polynomials, understanding rela ons and func ons, slope with and without technology, wri ng and applying equa ons of linear rela ons, and solving systems of linear equa ons in two variables. Workplace and Appren ceship Mathema cs 20 The Workplace and Appren ceship pathway is designed to provide students with the mathema cal knowledge, skills and understandings needed for entry into some trades‐related courses and for direct entry into the work force. Topics of study in this course include understanding the preserva on of equality by solving problems that involve formulae, analyzing numerical reasoning strategies, applying understanding of surface area, volume, and capacity, solving problems that involve at least two right triangles, applying an understanding of 3D objects including a variety of views and scale diagrams, understanding personal budgets, financial planning, and compound interest, understanding financial ins tu on services including forms of credit, understanding slope, understanding propor onal thinking to solve problems and represen ng data in a variety of formats. Prerequisite for Workplace and Appren ceship Mathema cs 20: Workplace and Appren ceship Mathema cs 10

Founda ons of Mathema cs 20 The Founda ons of Mathema cs pathway is designed to provide students with the mathema cal knowledge, skills and understandings required for post‐secondary studies. Content in this pathway will meet the needs of students intending to pursue careers in areas that typically require a university degree, but are not math intensive. Topics of study in this course include mathema cs from an historical event, induc ve and deduc ve reasoning, propor onal reasoning, deriving proofs for angles and triangles, cosine and sine law including the ambiguous case, interpre ng sta s cs, understanding systems of linear inequali es in two variables, and understanding quadra c func ons in the slope‐intercept form. Prerequisite for Founda ons of Mathema cs and Pre‐calculus 20: Founda ons of Mathema cs and Pre‐calculus 10 Pre‐calculus 20 The Pre‐calculus pathway is designed to provide students with the mathema cal knowledge, skills and understandings required for post‐secondary studies. Content in this pathway will meet the needs of students intending to pursue careers that will require a university degree with a math intensive focus. Topics of study in this course include absolute value, understanding radicals with numerical and variable radicands, ra onal expressions and equa ons up to degree 2, primary trigonometric ra os including the use of reference angles, cosine and sine laws including the ambiguous case, factoring polynomial expressions, quadra c func ons of the form y = ax2 + bx + c, solving quadra c equa ons and systems of equa ons, inequali es, arithme c and geometric sequences and series, and understanding reciprocal func ons. Prerequisite for Pre‐calculus 20: Founda ons of Mathema cs and Pre‐calculus 10 Workplace and Appren ceship Mathema cs 30 The Workplace and Appren ceship pathway is designed to provide students with the mathema cal knowledge, skills and understandings needed for entry into some trades‐related courses and for direct entry into the work force. Topics of study in this course include analyzing logical reasoning strategies, understanding the limita ons of measurement instruments, solving problems that involve the sine and cosine laws excluding the ambiguous

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case, applying the proper es of triangles, quadrilaterals and regular polygons to solve problems, understanding transforma ons of 2D shapes and 3D objects, understanding financial op ons for acquiring a vehicle, cri quing the viability of small business op ons, applying an understanding of linear rela ons, applying measures of central tendency, understanding percen les, and applying an understanding of probability. Prerequisite for Workplace and Appren ceship Mathema cs 30: Workplace and Appren ceship Mathema cs 20 Founda ons of Mathema cs 30 The Founda ons of Mathema cs pathway is designed to provide students with the mathema cal knowledge, skills and understandings required for post‐secondary studies. Content in this pathway will meet the needs of students intending to pursue careers in areas that typically require a university degree, but are not math intensive. Topics of study include understanding financial decisions, understanding induc ve and deduc ve reasoning, analyzing puzzle solving strategies, understanding set theory, understanding odds and probability, understanding the probability of two events, understanding permuta ons and combina ons, understanding the representa on and analysis of data, and giving a presenta on requiring data collec on and analysis. Prerequisite for Founda ons of Mathema cs 30: Founda ons of Mathema cs 20 Pre‐calculus 30 The Pre‐calculus pathway is designed to provide students with the mathema cal knowledge, skills and understandings required for post‐secondary studies. Content in this pathway will meet the needs of students intending to pursue careers that will require a university degree with an intensive math focus. Topics in this course include understanding angles in standard posi on measured in degrees and radians, understanding the unit circle and its rela onship to the six trigonometric ra os, understanding the graphs of primary trigonometric ra os, understanding first and second degree trigonometric equa ons, understanding trigonometric iden es, understanding opera ons on and composi ons of func ons, understanding transforma ons of func ons, understanding func ons, rela ons, inverses and their

related equa ons resul ng from reflec ons, understanding logarithms, understanding polynomials and polynomial func ons of degree greater than 2, understanding radical and ra onal func ons with restric ons on the domain, understanding permuta ons, including the fundamental coun ng principle and understanding combina ons of elements, including the applica on to the binomial theorem. Prerequisite for Pre‐calculus 30: Pre‐calculus 20

Calculus 30 This course is directed to students who intend to pursue mathema cs or sciences at a post‐secondary ins tu on. The course includes an in depth study of limits, deriva ves, and integra on, as well as prac cal applica ons of deriva ves and integra on. This course is strongly recommended for any students who plan to a end university. Prerequisite for Calculus 30: Pre‐calculus 30

Calculus 30AP AP Calculus is primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applica ons. The course u lizes many different representa onal approaches to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analy cally, and verbally. The connec ons among these representa ons are also important. With successful comple on of the Advanced Placement Examina on, students may be eligible for a university credit. Prerequisite for Calculus 30AP: Pre‐calculus 30 Mathema cs 11 This course is designed for students experiencing difficul es in mathema cs. It is designed for theme‐based instruc on, which enables students to broaden their understanding of mathema cs as it is applied in important areas of day‐to‐day living. In this course, emphasis is placed on making informed decisions about finances, home design and maintenance, personal recrea on and wellness, and travel and transporta on. Assessment must be completed by Student Support Services in order for students to enrol in this course.

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Mathema cs 21 This course is a con nua on of Mathema cs 11. It is designed for theme‐based instruc on to broaden understanding of mathema cs in day‐to‐day living. In this course, students will extend their knowledge about earning and spending money, and will apply Mathema cs for the purpose of designing, building and maintaining a home and yard. In addi on, students will apply principles of probability, logical reasoning and problem solving to make predic ons and decisions in recrea on and wellness ac vi es, and will use problem solving, es ma on, data analysis and metric conversions to plan a trip. Assessment must be completed by Student Support Services in order for students to enrol in this course. Prerequisite for Mathema cs 21: Any Grade 10 Mathema cs Course

Prac cal and Applied Arts (PAA) A pure course at the secondary level is a course where core (compulsory) modules are taught, and op onal modules are selected from a PAA curriculum at one grade level to total 100 hours. Pure PAA curriculum guidelines vary from one to five credits (100–500 hours). Each 100 hours represents 1.0 credit. A survey course is a configura on of recommended modules from a minimum of 3 pure PAA strands to create a secondary level course totaling 100 instruc onal hours (1 credit). Students select their desired course strands based on grade level and course offerings.

Accoun ng 10, 20, 30 The focus of the accoun ng curriculum is to provide students with prac cal business and financial knowledge and skills to func on effec vely in our changing and complex technological and market‐based society. Young people leaving school today need essen al understandings in economic, financial, and consumer skills and a tudes to cope successfully and to par cipate produc vely in an informa on society. The core modules for Accoun ng 10 are: Accoun ng Cycle ‐ Service Firm and Career Opportuni es in Accoun ng. The core module for Accoun ng 20 is Accoun ng Cycle ‐

Merchandising Firm. The core modules for Accoun ng 30 are: Introductory Management Accoun ng and Financial Statement Analysis. Along with the core module for each level, op onal modules will be selected to complete the 100 hours necessary for a PAA credit. Prerequisite for Accoun ng 20: Accoun ng 10 Prerequisite for Accoun ng 30: Accoun ng 10 and Accoun ng 20

Career and Work Explora on 10 This course will consist of 40–60 hours of classroom learning and 40–60 hours of workplace learning. It offers students an opportunity to access career development informa on in school and in the workplace. They par cipate in a variety of self‐awareness ac vi es using specialized career guidance instruments and gain valuable experiences both in and out of the classroom. Career awareness is the primary career development focus of this course.

Career and Work Explora on 20 This course consists of 30–50 hours of classroom learning and 50–70 hours of workplace learning. It provides students with an opportunity to explore career development as well as to do some career planning. The career planning process is facilitated by a wide range of interac ve ac vi es and work experience components. The focus in Career and Work Explora on 20 is on the explora on stage of the career development con nuum. Prerequisite for Career and Work Explora on 20: None Career and Work Explora on A30 This course consists of 25–30 hours of classroom learning and 70–75 hours of workplace learning. The in‐class component is designed to enhance career awareness, safety issues in the workplace and career building strategies. The course maximizes opportuni es for students to access the workplace as well as offers opportuni es for students to experience career choices and to develop entry level skills in a workplace se ng. Prerequisite for Career and Work Explora on A30: None Career and Work Explora on B30 This course consists of 25–30 hours of classroom learning and 70–75 hours of workplace learning. The in‐class component is designed to enhance career awareness, safety issues in the workplace and career building

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strategies. The course maximizes opportuni es for students to access the workplace and offers opportuni es for students to experience career choices and to develop entry level skills in a workplace se ng. Prerequisite for Career and Work Explora on B30: None Clothing, Tex les and Fashion 10 and 30 These courses are designed to create awareness of the role of clothing, tex les, and fashion in our daily lives. Modules are developed for the student who has the desire to learn to sew and/or design clothing and tex le products. Modules will provide the student with the opportunity for achievement and success through a combina on of theory and prac cal experiences within the school and/or workplace. There is a balance of personal and work‐based skills promoted throughout the course. Prac cal applica on of the knowledge and skills will be demonstrated in projects reflected at both the personal and work level. Modules in the 30 level course will build on knowledge and skills from the 10 level course. Note: There is not a Clothing, Tex les and Fashion 20 course. Prerequisite for Clothing, Tex les and Fashion 30: None

Commercial Cooking 10, 20, 30 These courses are designed to create an awareness of, and to develop skills in, entry level food prepara on for the food service industry. The food service industry is one of the largest employers in Canada. These courses are designed to give students the skills and prac cal experiences necessary to enter the cooking trade or food service industry with confidence. The study of food and cooking methods is essen al to the cooking trade, therefore, lessons for students in cooking theory reinforce prac cal exercises. Students are also introduced to standards of professionalism that include the elements of personal hygiene and the quali es of good workers. Prerequisite for Commercial Cooking 20: Commercial Cooking 10 Prerequisite for Commercial Cooking 30: Commercial Cooking 10 and Commercial Cooking 20 Communica on Media 10, 20, 30 The purpose of these courses is to provide experiences for students to develop understanding, skills, and abili es in audio, video, and interac ve media produc on to

communicate effec vely. Through the comple on of modules, students develop knowledge, skills, and abili es in audio, video, and mul media produc on technologies. Throughout the courses, students will par cipate in hands‐on produc on oriented ac vi es, labs, and projects. Students will also engage in research and use industry specific terminology. Wherever possible, students will learn concepts, vocabulary and skills within the context of an actual produc on experience. The courses will encourage students to work as a contribu ng member of a produc on team, engaged in processes commonly used within the communica on produc on industry. Prerequisite for Communica on Media 20 and Communica on Media 30: None

Construc on and Carpentry 10, 20, 30 These courses provide students with the introductory level skills necessary in the industry. By using theory and prac ce, students develop skills by comple ng prac cal projects. Opportuni es to develop skills for personal use and to make a smooth transi on from school to the workplace or post‐secondary ins tu ons will be presented to students enrolled in this course. Prerequisite for Construc on and Carpentry 20: Construc on and Carpentry 10 Prerequisite for Construc on and Carpentry 30: Construc on and Carpentry 10 and Construc on and Carpentry 20

Cosmetology 10, 20, 30 The Cosmetology curriculum is designed for career and personal growth. These courses provide opportuni es for students to inves gate a variety of career op ons and develop entry level skills to the beauty industry. Students are introduced to basic hairdressing skills, manicures, pedicures, facials, and make up applica ons for a variety of occasions. Opportuni es for crea ve design are fostered throughout the courses as students learn to manipulate styles and colours suitable to a variety of individuals. Modules are organized as introductory (level 10), intermediate (level 20) and advanced (level 30). Students study a progression of modules, learning more in‐depth concepts and skills as they move from introductory to advanced levels. Prerequisite for Cosmetology 20: Cosmetology 10 Prerequisite for Cosmetology 30: Cosmetology 10 and

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Cosmetology 20 Design Studies 10, 20 The process of design is about problem solving. Students will gain an apprecia on for design fundamentals. Learning how to manipulate and apply the design fundamentals in a variety of problem solving situa ons is a major focus of this curriculum. Crea vity and problem solving are tools of design. Developing theore cal solu ons to problems and tes ng those ideas using a variety of methods, materials, and processes help students to evaluate and make decisions as to what is a good design. Students will have the opportunity to solve design problems by making choices, compromises and decisions. Note: There is not a Design Studies 30 course. Prerequisite for Design Studies 20: None Dra ing and Computer Aided Design 10, 20, 30 These module‐based courses provide students with opportuni es to acquire introductory knowledge and skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD). Students will develop their CAD abili es through comple on of modules which are designed to progressively build on previously learned and prac ced skills. Students will develop a por olio of their work which has an important role in illustra ng progress to themselves and their teachers. It may even be used in applica on to post‐secondary ins tu ons. Prerequisite for Dra ing and Computer Aided Design 20: Dra ing and Computer Aided Design 10 Prerequisite for Dra ing and Computer Aided Design 30: Dra ing and Computer Aided Design 10 and Dra ing and Computer Aided Design 20 Electrical and Electronics 10, Electrical 20, Electrical A30, Electrical B30, Electronics 20, Electronics A30, Electronics B30 The aim of these courses is to provide students with opportuni es to acquire knowledge and develop skills used in the electrical and electronics industry and to become familiar with career opportuni es in this industry within Saskatchewan. Courses in Electrical and Electronics are offered to: introduce students to specific life skills that have prac cal life me applica on; give students the opportunity to inves gate career op ons; and develop specific employability skills that will facilitate entry level employment or par cipa on in post‐

secondary educa on and training. Prerequisite for Electrical 20 and Electronics 20: Electrical and Electronics 10 Prerequisite for Electrical A30 and Electrical B30: Electrical and Electronics 10 and Electrical 20 Electronics A30 and Electronics B30: Electrical and Electronics 10 and Electronics 20 Entrepreneurship 30 In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn about the various characteris cs of entrepreneurs as well as have the opportunity to create a working venture. Students will develop an apprecia on for the spirit of entrepreneurship, and for the planning, marke ng, and financing that go into a successful venture. Topics of study include analyzing business opportuni es and plans, market research and evalua on, cons tu on and execu ve design, revenue and expense projec ons, public rela ons, management strategies, adver sing techniques and business plan development. Entrepreneurship is designed for students who have a desire to be self‐employed. Students need to be innova ve and capable of taking ini a ve independently. Prerequisite for Entrepreneurship 30: None Food Studies 10, 30 These courses are designed to teach about foods and nutri on. The courses combine academic and prac cal foods experiences. The skills and knowledge taught during these courses will increase the resourcefulness of students and help to develop self‐reliance and independence. The courses also help prepare students for entry into the workplace. Prerequisite for Food Studies 10 and Food Studies 30: None Graphic Arts 20, 30 These courses will provide students with an understanding of the design process. Students will use a variety of materials and fabrica on processes to design and create a product. They will be introduced to graphic layout and design skills which are used by designers and adver ser and will use a variety of 2D and 3D mediums to display their designs. Prerequisite for Graphic Arts 20 and Graphic Arts 30: None

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Informa on Processing 10, 20, 30 These modular courses are designed to provide students with exposure to a vast array of technology that is primarily focused on personal use. Topics include word processing, spreadsheet, and database so ware applica ons. Each course focuses on using the computer in crea ng, accessing, and processing informa on. The core modules at each of the secondary grade levels have a specific focus: Informa on Processing 10: Personal Use Focus Informa on Processing 20: Business Focus Informa on Processing 30: Managerial Focus Prerequisite for Informa on Processing 10, Informa on Processing 20 and Informa on Processing 30: None

Interior Design 30 This course provides students the opportunity to gain an apprecia on of the design fundamentals that form the founda on by which all design is judged. Learning how to manipulate and apply the tools of design in a variety of situa ons in the home is a major focus throughout the course of study. Interior design components and treatments are examined as they apply to design interiors in residen al and commercial buildings. Decora ng trends from the past to today are discussed in rela on to availability, use, selec on, and prac cality of materials as students seek to evaluate what is good design. Prerequisite for Interior Design 30: None

Life Transi ons 20, 30 Students face many transi ons as they grow from the dependent stage of life as a high school student to the independent stage of life as a responsible contribu ng member of society. These courses are designed to prepare students for the changes they will face in their personal life, their family life, their work life, and their life as a community member. Life Transi ons 20 has five required modules. They include Orienta on to Life Transi ons, Personal Self‐knowledge, Rela onships, Time Management, and Career Self‐knowledge. Life Transi ons 30 has five required modules. They include Life Roles (An Orienta on), Health Self‐care, Conflict in Rela onships, Money Management, and Career Planning. Prerequisite for Life Transi ons 20 and Life Transi on 30: None

Machining 10, 20, 30 These courses are designed to enable students to acquire an apprecia on of machining. Opportuni es are explored for a variety of applica ons of design through the use of different materials, processes, and finishing. A strong founda on is built by a firm emphasis on the manipula on and applica on of hand tools, equipment, and materials in a variety of fabrica ng situa ons. These courses provide relevant, prac cal applica ons for students to develop machining and business skills, as well as gain prac cal employment skills. Prerequisite for Machining 20: Machining 10 Prerequisite for Machining 30: Machining 10 and Machining 20 Mechanical and Automo ve 10, A20, B20, A30, B30 The aim of these courses is to provide students with an understanding of how different automo ve systems operate and to provide students with a set of skills that enables them to perform introductory service procedures. This curriculum provides students with the knowledge, skills, and prac ce to par cipate in automo ve service in either a personal or professional capacity. Learning automo ve skills at the secondary level may provide students with an opportunity for experience and entry level employment in the private sector. Time credit may be granted if students register as appren ces following high school comple on. There may also be an opportunity for advanced placement in a post‐secondary training program. Prerequisite for Mechanical and Automo ve A20 and Mechanical and Automo ve B20: Mechanical and Automo ve 10 Prerequisite for Mechanical and Automo ve A30 and Mechanical and Automo ve B30: Mechanical and Automo ve 10 and Mechanical and Automo ve A20 Mechanical and Automo ve or B20 PAA Survey A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30 A PAA Survey course is a configura on of recommended modules from a minimum of three pure PAA strands to create a secondary level course totaling 100 instruc onal hours (1 credit). Students select their desired course strands based on grade level and course offerings. Students should discuss PAA interests with their high school career counsellor to determine if the course can be customized to accommodate personal interests.

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Prerequisite for PAA Survey 20, PAA Survey B20, PAA Survey A30, PAA Survey B30: None, but is dependent on PAA strands of interest Photography 10, 20, 30 The purpose of these courses is to provide students with opportuni es to acquire knowledge and develop skills used in photography and to become familiar with career opportuni es within the industry. The areas of focus for photography are to: develop technical skills in the use of cameras including the photographic triangle; analyze and u lize the principles of composi on and design; develop image manipula on skills to create aesthe cally sa sfying pictures; and explore various occupa ons available in the ever‐broadening field of photography. Prerequisite for Photography 10, Photography 20, Photography 30: None Theatre Arts 20 This course is an introductory course about technical theatre. Students will become familiar with the technical roles of the theatre, the principles of stage ligh ng, sound, set/stage design, makeup, and wardrobe. Further, it begins the process of familiarizing the students with the mechanical and technical skills involved in each of these areas of the theatre. Prerequisite for Theatre Arts 20: None Theatre Arts 30 This course takes the students into the areas of design for each of the elements of theatre introduced in Theatre Arts 20. It provides opportuni es for students to work on more complex technical aspects of design and func on and, ul mately, to become department and crew chiefs for actual school or community produc ons. The other main considera on in this course is to provide students with the opportunity to specialize somewhat in a par cular area of technical theatre arts. Individual contracts and independent learning opportuni es provide a means to adapt the course to meet the needs of a diverse student audience. Prerequisite for Theatre Arts 30: Theatre Arts 20 Tourism, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship A30, B30 These courses enable the student to explore entrepreneurship as it relates to the food service industry. The courses are designed to create an

awareness of the food service industry and its value to the economy. Students are able to experience components of the food service industry so that they may become successful intrapreneurs or entrepreneurs within a business. It is important to realize that hospitality means offering good service through food, beverage and accommoda on services. Depending on the desired outcome for the student and available worksites, the student may complete the work study within one or two worksite placements. Prerequisite for Tourism, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship: None Welding 10, 20, A30, B30 The purposes of these courses are to have students construct knowledge and acquire skills used in the welding industry and to become familiar with careers in welding. The areas of focus for the courses are to: develop understandings and skills using tools and equipment necessary in oxy‐acetylene, electric arc, and gas metal arc welding (GMAW); provide experiences and informa on regarding possible career pathways including post‐secondary educa on and training in the welding industry; develop communica on skills and apply mathema cal understanding used in the welding industry; and develop the responsibility, understanding, and skills needed to work safely in the school shop and work environment. Prerequisite for Welding 20: Welding 10 Prerequisite for Welding A30 and Welding B30: Welding 10 and Welding 20

Wildlife Management 10, 20, 30 The aim of these courses is to provide students with the opportunity to examine beliefs and a tudes related to wildlife, and to develop the knowledge and skills that allow an examina on of the many occupa ons in the field of wildlife management. The goals of the course include: examining wildlife from more than one perspec ve and assessing its value to humans; providing outdoor experiences that allow students to develop a rela onship to nature; and evalua ng the importance of developing a conserva on ethic to preserve wildlife. Prerequisite for Wildlife Management 10, Wildlife Management 20 and Wildlife Management 30: None

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Sciences

Science 10 This course addresses three major themes: Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics, Chemical Reac ons and Force and Mo on in Our World. In the first, students examine factors that influence Earth’s climate and ecosystems, the role of feedback mechanisms within those systems and the interdependence between climate and ecosystems. Chemical Reac ons builds on student understanding of atoms and elements by examining the ways in which chemicals react to form new substances and how to represent chemical reac ons using models, words and equa ons. The third theme enables students to collect and analyze data from a variety of moving objects and to examine the role of force in causing changes to the mo on of an object. Science 10A This is a locally modified advanced course that includes all of the course objec ves of Science 10. This course provides students the opportunity to self‐direct their learning and construct their own meaning, excel academically through cri cal reflec on and mentoring, achieve goals and objec ves that are more rigorous and challenging, and learn material presented in a manner which creates a sense of curiosity and elicits the desire to learn content more thoroughly and deeply. Science 11 This modified (basic) course is designed to increase the scien fic literacy of students by exploring the rela onship between science, society, the environment and technology. Diverse learning experiences will provide students with many opportuni es to explore, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, appreciate, and understand the interrela onships among science, technology, society, and the environment that will affect students’ personal lives, their careers, and their futures. Computer Science 20 The aim of this course is to prepare literate individuals who value computer science and appreciate its role in

society. Students will iden fy and describe compu ng careers and the necessary prepara ons for them. Students will be familiarized with the so ware and hardware systems that comprise the different types of networks and emphasize safe, responsible use of them. The course is intended to s mulate a spirit of inquiry by developing a variety of problem‐solving and decision making skills and abili es. Students will learn to solve problems with computer programming using the tools of the programming languages. Topics include: input/output opera ons, flow control statements, looping, arrays, func ons, and file input/output. Prerequisite for Computer Science 20: None Environmental Science 20 This course will allow students to examine the role of the environmental policies and ethics, inves gate environmental science related careers, develop environmental ac on plans, and research local and global environmental issues from both a scien fic and indigenous knowledge perspec ve. Prerequisite for Environmental Science 20: Science 10 or Science 10A Environmental Science 20 A This is a locally modified advanced course that covers the outcomes of Environmental Science 20 supplemented with related topics from Advanced Placement Environmental Science. This course provides an educa onal experience that develops and strengthens the academic, organiza onal, and communica on skills required to achieve success in a complex and changing society. A student directed study allows students the opportunity to use cri cal thinking skills to apply their knowledge and solve or inves gate real‐life and authen c problems related to environmental science. Prerequisite: Science 10 or 10A Health Science 20 This course will challenge students to look at the Health Science field from tradi onal and scien fic perspec ves, and look at medical knowledge systems and ethics. Students will study the normal and abnormal func oning of various body systems and the tools and techniques used to diagnose those systems, inves ga ng the range of health science careers and post‐secondary programs available in Saskatchewan

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Prerequisite for Health Science 20: Science 10 or Science 10A Physical Science 20 This course will allow students to inves gate founda ons of chemistry, including the mole and quan ta ve analysis of molecules and chemical reac ons, and the characteris cs and proper es of heat and light, and help you be er understand the physical science related career paths. Prerequisite for Physical Science 20: Science 10 or Science 10A

Science 21 This modified (basic) course looks at the basic units of the three main science subjects at the 20 levels. The course has three main units: Ecological Organiza on, Light, and Atoms and Elements. An emphasis is placed on ac ve involvement and assignments. Diverse learning experiences based on the objec ves will provide students with many opportuni es to explore, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, appreciate, and understand the interrela onships among science, technology, society, and the environment that will affect students’ personal lives, their careers, and their futures. Prerequisite for Science 21: Science 10 or Science 11 Biology 30 This is a detailed study of life including chemical aspects. Emphasis is on body systems of all major divisions of animals, including man. Cell structure and func on, gene cs, hereditary disorders and evolu on are key components of study. Students will have the opportunity to complete various dissec ons. Emphasis should be placed on concrete experiences for the students. Prerequisite for Biology 30: Science 10 or Science 10A, and Biology 20 is highly recommended

Chemistry 30 This course begins where Chemistry 20 finished with numerical analysis. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of chemistry in society, as well as how society influences the development of chemistry. Laboratory ac vi es will be spread throughout the en re course, and experien al learning is

a key component of the course. The ques ons "how much", "how long", and "how many" are given considerable concentra on in each of the various topics. These topics include solubility, energy changes, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxida on and reduc on, and reac on kine cs. There will be emphasis on lab work and independent research (such as a science fair project). Prerequisite for Chemistry 30: Chemistry 20

Chemistry 30AP AP Chemistry should meet the objec ves of a good college general chemistry course. Students in such a course should a ain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems. The course should contribute to the development of the student’s ability to think clearly and to express their ideas, orally and in wri ng, with clarity and logic. The college course in general chemistry differs qualita vely from the usual first secondary school course in chemistry with respect to the kind of textbook used, the topics covered, the emphasis on chemical calcula ons and the mathema cal formula on of principles, and the kind of laboratory work done by students. With successful comple on of the Advanced Placement Examina on, students may be eligible for a university credit. Prerequisite for Chemistry 30AP: Chemistry 20

Computer Science 30 In this course, students are provided with an opportunity to apply problem solving methods and techniques. Students explore the nature of computer science and the societal impact of informa on technology. Par cipa on in a hands‐on experience with current research and presenta on methods that use informa on technologies through inves ga on of a computer science topic of interest is encouraged. Students increase their understanding of the Internet and work with mul media applica ons. Students u lize programming languages to solve the problems assigned. Topics include input/output opera ons, flow control statements, looping, arrays, func ons, and file input/output, as well as object orientated programming. Prerequisite for Computer Science 30: Computer Science 20

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Earth Science 30 In this course, students will examine our planet’s geological origins and the geological mescale as a founda on to guide decision making with regard to the use of its mineral and energy resources, the maintenance and remedia on of the environment, and Response to geological hazards. Hands‐on field experiences will enable students to develop visual/spa al reasoning skills and an understanding of the role of Geographic Informa on Systems. Students will also explore the historical and contemporary significance of Earth Science and related courses. Prerequisite for Earth Science 30: Environmental Science 20 or Physical Science 20 or Physics 20 or Chemistry 20

Physics 30 The physics curriculum is inquiry and ac vity based, with a strong emphasis on problem solving. Problem solving plays an important role in the study of physics, and this forms one of the components of the course which is given strong emphasis. Students need to develop systema c, organized ways of inves ga ng all types of problems. This course is an in‐depth study of mo on (kinema cs and dynamics), energy, work, and force through the use of mathema cs, graphing and modelling. Electricity and nuclear physics make up the second sec on of this course. Prerequisite for Physics 30: Physics 20 or Any 20 Level Math

Social Sciences

History 10 The aim of this course is to help students understand the basic organiza ons of industrialized, democra c socie es. This course uses the past to show students how fundamental social organiza ons developed in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The knowledge, skills and values developed in history help students to know and appreciate the past, to understand the present and to influence the future. There are five units in History 10, including: Poli cal Decision Making, Economic Decision Making, Ideology and the Decision Making Process, Interna onal Economic Rela ons, and Interna onal Poli cal Rela ons.

Na ve Studies 10 The aim of this course is to help all students develop their knowledge, posi ve a tudes and cultural understanding about First Na ons, Mé s and Inuit people. Students will benefit from a historically accurate study of Aboriginal people. There are four units of study: Iden ty and World View, Community and Kinship, Governance, and Economies. Social Studies 10 The goal of this course is to help students understand the basic organiza ons of industrialized, democra c socie es. The social studies program outlines the basic organiza on of Canadian society and then provides some other examples to give students a basis for comparison. The five units in Social Studies 10 include Poli cal Decision Making, Economic Decision Making, Ideology and the Decision Making Process, Interna onal Economic Rela ons and Interna onal Poli cal Rela ons Social Studies 11 The goal of this locally modified (basic) course is to help students understand the basic organiza on of an industrialized, democra c society in the Canadian context. Poli cal organiza ons, economic decision making, social organiza ons and interna onal/na onal poli cal rela onships of Canada will be studied. History 20 The aim of this course is to help students understand the fundamental movements of Europe in the twen eth century. Students will study World War I, World War II, popula on growth, human rights and global implica ons. There are five units of study in History 20, including: Death of the Old Order, The Totalitarian State, Na onal Sovereignty and Collec ve Security, Self‐determina on and the Superpowers, and Global Issues. Prerequisite for History 20: None Na ve Studies 20 The aim of this course is to help students develop their knowledge, posi ve a tudes and cultural understanding about First Na ons, Mé s, and Inuit people. Students will benefit from a historically accurate study of Aboriginal people. Units of study include Self‐determina on and Self‐government, Development, and Social Jus ce along

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with an op onal introduc on unit. Prerequisite for Na ve Studies 20: None Psychology 20 This course is the study of human behaviour and mental processes in a social context. It is a course designed to guide students to a be er understanding of themselves as individuals in their own right, and as a part of the larger social context of their families, friends, and ci zens of their country in a global community. Course units include What is Social Psychology?, Who Am I?, How Do We Make Sense of the World? and How Do We Interact in a Social World? Prerequisite for Psychology 20: None Social Studies 20 The goal of this course is to help students understand the major issues facing humanity at the end of the 20th century. The social studies program examines issues such as human rights, popula on growth, wealth crea on, environmental change and world governance. The five units in Social Studies 20 include Human Rights, Popula on, Environment, Wealth and Poverty World Governance. Prerequisite for Social Studies 20: None Social Studies 21 This locally modified (basic) course deals with world history from 1871 to the present. It covers European wars and conflict, and how they affected Canada. It examines different types of government, and how they affect the people under their control. The final sec on looks at Canada's interna onal rela ons and its role in the United Na ons. Prerequisite for Social Studies 21: None History 30: Canadian Studies This course has been designed to familiarize the student with Canadian history. In each unit of study, Canadian historical events are introduced and examined. Ul mately, connec ons are established to iden fy the rela onships between Canadian history and contemporary Canadian reali es. There are five units of study in History 30, including Rela onships: People and Paradigms, The 19th Century: The Road to Democracy, External Forces and Domes c Reali es, The Forces of Na onalism and Challenges and Opportuni es.

Prerequisite for History 30: None

History 31 This locally modified (basic) course will develop student understanding, awareness and apprecia on of Canada's geography, na ve heritage, cultural diversity and iden ty, poli cs, foreign affairs, current economic issues and current affairs. Prerequisite for History 31: None

Law 30 This course will familiarize the student with some of the basic principles of law, with special emphasis on those that are significant in our personal and business lives. Students will become ac ve, informed and produc ve ci zens who know and understand their legal rights and responsibili es. Topics include Canada’s legal system, criminal and civil law, family law, employment and labour law, contract and consumer law, as well as environmental and interna onal law. Prerequisite for Law 30: None Na ve Studies 30: Canadian Studies This course is organized around five major areas:, including: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Governance, Land Claims and Treaty Land En tlements, Economic Development, and Social Development. Prerequisite for Na ve Studies 30: None

Psychology 30 The focus of this course is on human development. Developmental psychology is the field of psychology concerned with development across the lifespan. Students will learn about human growth and changes in behaviour associated with age, including various stages of development from infancy through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. As well, students will learn how psychological studies are conducted, and engage in studies of their own. Prerequisite for Psychology 30: None

Psychology 30AP The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systema c and scien fic study of the behaviour and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn

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about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and prac ce. With successful comple on of the Advanced Placement Examina on, students may be eligible for a university credit. Prerequisite: None

Social Studies 30: Canadian Studies The goal of this course is to help students understand the major issues facing Canadians at the end of the 20th century. The course examines issues such as social change throughout Canadian history, people/land rela onships, cross‐cultural rela onships, the governance of Canadian society, and Canada’s rela onship with the global community. The five units in Social Studies 30 include Change, Economic Development, Culture, Governance and Globaliza on. Prerequisite for Social Studies 30: None

Locally Developed Courses

Ac ve Living and Fitness Leadership 20L This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development, and interdisciplinary connec ons between the study of science, health and physical educa on. This course is designed to pique intellectual curiosity, student engagement, and to apply analy cal and crea ve thought to concepts related to human movement and well being. Students will learn about the effects of physical ac vity on health and performance, and the factors that influence an individual’s par cipa on in physical ac vity. Prerequisite for Ac ve Living and Fitness Leadership 20L: None

Ac ve Living and Fitness Leadership 30L This course is an opportunity to further knowledge in the area of health and wellness. The course creates an opportunity to strengthen the transi on from secondary schools to post secondary educa on or to employment for our students. This transi on is done in partnership with Saskatchewan Parks and Recrea on Associa on (S.P.R.A). By partnering with S.P.R.A students can become cer fied as Fitness Leaders within the community and within our fitness industry in the province. S.P.R.A cer fying courses include Group Exercise, Aqua Exercise and Exercise for Older Adult with an extension course in Strength Fitness. In addi on, students will have the opportunity to receive both First Aid and CPR training and

cer fica on. Prerequisite: Ac ve Living and Fitness Leadership 20L Crea ve Wri ng 30L This course focuses on wri ng as an art form. Students are encouraged to further explore poetry, short fic on, play wri ng, nonfic on and novels to develop skills and techniques. The course is designed to meet the needs of students that desire a formal forum in which to con nue to hone their wri ng skills in an intensive and individualize fashion. Prerequisite for: Crea ve Wri ng 30L: None EAL 10L, 20L, 30L These courses have been developed for English As An Addi onal Language (EAL) students. Students will have the opportunity to learn the specific language skills necessary to func on effec vely in both non‐academic/life skills and academic wri ng, reading, listening, speaking, viewing, and represen ng. Prerequisite for EAL 10L, 20L, 30L: None

Exercise Science 30L This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in the physical development of humans and in par cular athletes. A major goal of this course is to foster enthusiasm for an ac ve and healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on the strategic use of training principles, muscle and joint func on and development and an in‐depth analysis of the various systems u lized in physical fitness training. Students considering post‐secondary programs or having an interest in physical educa on, kinesiology, recrea on, sports administra on, nutri on, and other health related professions would benefit from this course. Prerequisite for Exercise Science 30L: None

Forensic Science 30L This course is designed to increase students’ knowledge and skills in all areas of science, in a way that shows how much of the knowledge gained in the tradi onal science courses is used in the everyday world of law enforcement. The aim of this course is to provide students with skills and experience that may propel them into pursuing a career in science, perhaps even forensic science. Experts will discuss academic paths that need to

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be followed to secure, and experiences that would greatly benefit the pursuit of a career in forensic science. Prerequisite for Forensic Science 30L: None Guitar 10L, 20L, 30L These courses enable students to develop the knowledge, skills, and a tudes needed to understand and communicate musical performances on the guitar, offering lifelong enjoyment as well as the poten al for career opportuni es. Students will learn to play a variety of chords and scales, read tablature and tradi onal nota on, and create own composi ons and arrangements in a variety of styles. Prerequisite for Guitar 10L, 20L, 30L: None Leadership 30L This course provides students with background knowledge, understandings, and skills required for successful leadership. Student growth will be promoted in the areas of: intrapersonal and interpersonal management, governance and leadership, leadership capacity, and leadership in ac on. Prerequisite for Leadership 30L: None Personal Finance 30L This course will provide students with basic skills in financial literacy to develop an awareness and understanding of personal finance and personal economic decision-making, to respond to business decisions as informed consumers, to develop work habits, a tudes, problem solving skills and independent thinking skills that will enhance personal and work experiences, and to develop a posi ve self-image and essen al business a tudes necessary as a consumer. Prerequisite for Personal Finance 30L: None Quil ng 10L This course will provide students the op on of studying the art of quil ng. Students will learn basic quil ng techniques including binding, hand quil ng, and machine quil ng through a variety of quil ng methods. Appliqué, computer‐assisted, fabric dyeing will be explored along with the history of quil ng from different cultural perspec ves including the story of quil ng along the underground railway and tradi onal First Na ons Star Blanket quilts. Students will demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of quil ng through the

crea on of various quil ng projects. Prerequisite for Quil ng 10L: None Robo cs 20L This course will introduce students to the world of robo cs in theory and in prac ce. It is a course that will provide students the opportunity to explore some of the applica ons of science and engineering while increasing their scien fic knowledge and skills. Students will combine processes and scien fic knowledge with scien fic reasoning and cri cal thinking skills to develop their understanding of robo cs. Prerequisite for Robo cs 20L: None Robo cs 30L Students considering post‐secondary programs or having an interest in physics, technology, computer science, engineering, and other science related professions would benefit from this course. This course provides students with the opportunity to study robo cs and to explore current science issues and related technological topics. It is designed to prepare students for SIAST and university programs in physics, math, technology, computer science, and engineering sciences. Prerequisite for Robo cs 30L: None Small Engine Mechanics 10L This course will provide students with the opportunity to study basic engine design. Modules will include small engine applica ons, opera ons, and components. Shop safety will be emphasized as students learn about small engine systems and the four‐cycle theory. Basic maintenance, repair and troubleshoo ng will comprise part of the course as well as looking at basic tools and tool usage when working with small engines. Career opportuni es in this area will also be explored. Prerequisite Small Engine Mechanics 10L: None Sports Medicine 20L Sports Medicine 20L is a locally developed course elec ve designed to introduce students to sports medicine related careers, fundamentals of the musculo‐skeletal system and other body systems and the basics of sports medicine. They will also learn about fitness, nutri on, and condi oning as it relates to athle c training and the preven on and rehabilita on of sports injuries. Prerequisite Sports Medicine 20L: None

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HighSchoolGraduationPlan

Use the High School Gradua on Plan below to record proposed and completed courses to ensure gradua on requirements are met. Contact the school career counsellor on an annual basis to discuss the gradua on plan.

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total Credits

English Language Arts 2 credits: ELA A10 or A11 ELA B10 or B11

1 credit: ELA 20 or 21

2 credits: ELA A30, A30A, A30 AP or A31 ELA B30, B30A, B30 AP or B31

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Mathema cs 1 credit: Workplace & Appren ceship Mathema cs 10 Founda ons of Mathema cs/Pre‐calculus 10

1 credit: Workplace & Appren ceship Mathema cs 20 Founda ons of Mathema cs 20 Pre‐calculus 20

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Science 1 credit: Science 10 or 11

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Social Studies 1 credit: History 10 or 11 Na ve Studies 10 Social Studies 10

1 Credit: History 20 or 21 Na ve Studies 20 Social Studies 20 Law 30 Psychology 20 Psychology 30 Psychology 30 AP Geography 20 Geography 30 Economics 20 Economics 30

1 Credit: History 30 or 31:

Canadian Studies Na ve Studies 30:

Canadian Studies Social Studies 30:

Canadian Studies 3

Health Educa on/Physical Educa on

1 credit: Wellness 10, Physical Educa on 20 or Physical Educa on 30 1

Arts Educa on/Prac cal & Applied Arts

2 credits: Wide variety of courses offered __________________________________ _____________________________

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Elec ve Courses 3 credits at level 10, 20, or 30 and 6 credits at level 20 or 30

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Minimum Credits for Each Grade

8 Credits 16 Credits (combined credits at the 10 and 20 level)

24 Credits (15 compulsory credits + 9 elec‐

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1 credit: Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 30AP Computer Science 20 Computer Science 30 Earth Science 30 Environmental

Science 20

Health Science 20 Physical Science 20 Physics 30 Science 21 Science 31

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