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Dramatic Arts
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ADA4M |
This course requires students to experiment with forms and
conventions in dramatic literature, and to create/adapt and
present dramatic works. Students will do research on dramatic
forms, conventions, themes, and theories of acting and directing
from different historical periods, and apply there knowledge of
these in analyzing and interpreting dramatic literature,
including Canadian works and works from various cultures in the
late 20th century. Students will also examine the significance
of dramatic arts in various cultures. This course also engages students in
active learning. They apply there theory and knowledge in
genuine theatrical contexts by working as actors, playwrights,
and discerning audience members. The intent of the course is to
make learning experiential to the greatest extent possible,
while meeting the academic demands presented by the expectations
and suitable for the university/college destination of students
taking the course.
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Visual Arts |
AVI4M |
This course
focuses on studio activities in one or more of
the visual arts. .Students will create art works
that explore a wide range of subject matter, and
will evaluate art works, providing grounds for
there aesthetic judgments. They will also examine
historical and cultural contexts of western
art (including Canadian art) and art from various
world cultures to support their study of specific
media. |
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Introduction to
Financial
Accounting |
BAF3M |
This course
introduces students to the fundamental principles
and procedures of accounting, with emphasis on
accounting procedures used in service and
merchandising business. Students will develop an
understanding of the connections between
financial analysis, control, and decision making in
the management of a business, as well as the
effects of the technology and globalization on
accounting procedures and the role of the
accountant. |
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Principles of
Financial
Accounting |
BAT4M |
This course
emphasizes study of accounting principles related
to financial statements.. Students learn about ways
in which information in these statements is used
in making business decisions, and about the
effects in financial statements using different
methods of inventory valuation and adjusting and
reversing entries. Students also study various
means of financing a business and ways in which
the strength of a corporation can be determined
by reading its annual report. |
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Canadian and World Politics |
CPW4U |
Students
examine national and international
politics, issues from a variety of
perspectives. Students learn about the rights and
responsibilities of individuals, groups, and
states within the international community, analyze
the different ways in which Canada tries to
settle its conflicts with other nations, and
evaluate the role of nationalist and
internationalist ideologies in shaping relations
among states. |
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Analysing Current
Economic Issues |
CIA4U |
This course
explores the choices that individuals and
societies make about the use of resources in a
competitive global economy. Students will use
economic concepts and models, as well as methods
of economic inquiry to analyze current economic
issues and make informed economic choices based
on their analysis. |
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World History:
The West
and the World |
CHY4U |
This course
measures the major trends in Western civilization
and world history from the sixteenth century to
the present. Students will learn about the
interaction between the emerging west and other
regions of the world and about the development of
modern, social, political, and economic systems. The
skills and knowledge developed in this course
will enable students to understand and appreciate
both the character of historical change and the
historical roots of contemporary issues. |
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English |
ENG3U |
This course
emphasizes the development of literacy, critical
thinking, and communication skills. Students will
analyze challenging texts, both contemporary and
historical; conduct research and analyze the
information gathered; write persuasive and
literary essays; and analyze the relationship
among media forms, audiences, and media industry
practices. An important focus will be on
understanding the development of the English
Language. |
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English
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ENG4U |
This course
emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical
thinking, and communication skills. Students will
analyze a range of challenging texts from various
time periods, countries and cultures; write
analytical and argumentative essays and a major
paper for an independent literacy research
project; and apply key concepts to analyze media
works. An important focus will be on
understanding academic language and using it
coherently and confidently in discussion and
argument. |
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English
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ENG4C |
This course
emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical
thinking, and communication skills. Students will
analyse informational texts, and literary works
from various time periods, countries, and
cultures; write research reports, summaries, and
short analytical essays; complete an independent
study project; and analyse the interactions among
media forms, audiences, and media industry
practices. An important focus will be on
establishing appropriate style and using business
and technical language effectively. |
| The Writer's craft |
EWC4U |
This course
emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the
craft of writing. Students analyse models of
effective writing; use a workshop approach to
produce a range of works; identify and use
techniques required for specialized forms of
writing; and identify effective ways to improve
the quality of their writing. They also complete
a major paper as part of a creative or analytical
independent study project and investigate
opportunities for publication and for writing
careers. |
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ESL Level 1 |
Non Credit Course |
This course
expands students essential English communication
skills and cultural knowledge and introduces the
language of classroom studies. Students will
develop oral classroom skills and reading
strategies, expand their vocabulary, and use more
complex sentence patterns. Students will also
learn how to use some school and community
resources. This course will involve 3 class
periods per day. |
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English
For School and Work
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ESLCO |
This
course is designed to improve students accuracy
in using English in classroom situations, for
personal and career planning, and to understand
the changing world around them. Students study
and interpret a range of texts, produce a variety
of forms of writing. Activities help students to
develop their oral presentation skills and
acquire study skills (including note-taking and
summarizing skills) that will enhance their
ability to learn in all subjects. |
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Study Skills
in English |
ESLDO |
This
course prepares students to use English with
increasing accuracy in most classroom and social
situations and to participate in society as
informed citizens. Students develop the reading,
writing, and oral presentation skills required
for success in all subjects. Students study and
interpret a variety of grade-level texts, develop
oral communication skills through participation
in informal debates and seminars, and extend
their range of research skills. |
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Bridge To English,
ESL Level 5 |
ESLEO |
This course
prepares students for secondary school English
and other sources at the college and university
preparation levels. Students will be encouraged
to develop independence in reading literary works
and academic texts, in writing essays and
narratives, and in applying learning strategies
and research skills effectively. Students will
also learn to respond critically to print and
media works. |
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Principles of Mathematics |
MPM2D |
This course
enables students to broaden their understanding
of relations, extend their skills in multi-step
problem solving, and continue to develop their
abilities in abstract reasoning. Students will
pursue investigations of quadratic functions and
their applications; solve and apply linear
systems; solve multi-step problems in analytic
geometry to verify properties of geometric
figures; investigate the trigonometry of right
and acute triangles; and develop supporting
algebraic skills. |
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Functions and Relations |
MCR3U |
This course
introduces some financial applications of
mathematics, extends students experiences with
functions, and introduces second -degree
relations. Students will solve problems in
personal finance involving applications of
sequences and series; investigate properties and
applications of trigonometric functions; develop
facility in operating polynomials, rational
expressions, and exponential expressions; develop
an understanding of inverses and transformations
of functions; and develop facility in using
function notation and in communicating
mathematical reasoning. Students will also
investigate loci and the properties and
applications of conics. |
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Geometry and Discrete
Mathematics |
MGA4U |
These course
enables students to broaden mathematical
knowledge and skills related to abstract
mathematical topics and to the solving of complex
problems. Students will solve problems involving
geometric and Cartesian vectors, and
intersections of lines and planes in three
spaces. They will also develop an understanding
of proof, using deductive, algebraic, vector, and
indirect methods. Students will solve problems
involving counting techniques and prove results
using mathematical induction. |
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Advanced Functions & Introductory Calculus
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MCB4U |
This course
builds on students experience with functions and
introduces the basic concepts and skills of
calculus. Students will investigate and apply the
properties of polynomial, exponential, and
logarithmic functions; broaden their
understanding of the mathematics associated with
rates of change; and develop facility with the
concepts and skills of differential calculus as
applied to polynomial, rational, exponential, and
logarithmic functions. Students will apply these
skills to problem solving in a range of
applications. |
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Mathematics of Data
Management |
MDM4U |
This course broadens
students understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing
information. Students will apply methods for organizing large
amounts of information; apply counting techniques, probability, and
statistics in modeling and solving problems; and carry out a
culminating project that integrates the expectations of the course
and encourages perseverance and independence. Students planning to
pursue university programs in business, the social sciences, or the
humanities will find this course of particular interest. |
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Mathematics for College
Technology |
MCT4C |
This course
equips students with the mathematical knowledge
and skills needed for entry into college
technology programs. Students will investigate
and apply properties of polynomial, exponential,
and logarithmic functions; solve problems
involving inverse proportionality; and explore
the properties of reciprocal functions. They will
also analyse models of a variety of functions,
solve problems involving piecewise-defined
functions, solve linear-quadratic systems, and
consolidate key manipulation and communication
skills. Students entering mathematics-focused
programs at the college level benefit from MCT4C.
This course enables students to consolidate and
expand many pre-calculus concepts explored in
previous mathematics courses. Contextual
applications and technological tools are
integrated throughout to support the development
of new skills and the exploration of a variety of
mathematical models. |
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Biology |
SBI4U |
This course
provides students with the opportunity for
in-depth study of the concepts and processes
associated with biological systems. Students will
study theory and conduct investigations in the
areas of metabolic processes, molecular genetics,
homeostasis, evolution, and population dynamics.
Emphasis will be placed on achievement of the
detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for
further study in various branches of the life
sciences and related fields. |
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Chemistry |
SCH3U |
This course
focuses on the concepts and theories that form
the basis of modern chemistry. Students will
study the behaviour of solids, liquids, gases,
and solutions; investigate changes and
relationships in chemical systems; and explore
how chemistry is used in developing new products
and processes that effect our lives and our
environment. Emphasis will also be placed on the
importance of chemistry in other branches of
science. |
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Chemistry |
SCH4U |
This course
enables students to deepen their understanding of
chemistry through the study of organic chemistry,
energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical
systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and
atomic and molecular structure. Students will
further develop problem-solving and laboratory
skills as they investigate chemical processes, at
the same time refining their ability to
communicate scientific information. Emphasis will
be placed on the importance of chemistry in daily
life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical
technology on the environment. |
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Physics |
SPH4U |
This course
enables students to deepen their understanding of
the concepts and theories of physics. Students
will explore further the laws of dynamics and
energy transformations, and will investigate
electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields;
electromagnetic radiation; and the interface
between energy and matter. They will further
develop inquiry skills, learning, for example,
how the interpretation of experimental data can
provide indirect evidence to support the
development of a scientific model. Students will
also consider the impact on society and the
environment of technological applications of
physics. |
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An Introduction to
Anthropology,
Psychology
& Sociology |
HSP3M |
This course
introduces the theories, questions, and issues
that are the major concern of anthropology,
psychology, and sociology. Students develop an
understanding of the way social scientists
approach the topics they study and the research
methods they employ. Students are given
opportunities to explore theories from a variety
of perspectives and to become familiar with
current theories on a range of issues researched
by classical and contemporary social scientists
in the three disciplines. |
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Individuals and Families in a
Diverse Society |
HHS4M |
This course
applies current theories and research from the
disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and
sociology to the study of individual development,
family behavior, intimate and parent-child
relationships, and the ways in which families
interact within the diverse Canadian society.
Students will learn the interpersonal skills
required to contribute to the well-being of
families, and the investigative skills required
to conduct and evaluate research about
individuals and families. |
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Challenge and Change in
Society |
HSB4M |
This course
examines the theories and methodologies used in
anthropology, psychology, and sociology to
investigate and explain shifts in knowledge,
attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour, and their
impact on society. Students will analyse
cultural, social, and biological patterns in
human societies, looking at the ways in which
those patterns change over time. Students will
also explore the ideas of classical and
contemporary social theorists, and will apply
those ideas to the analysis of contemporary
trends. |
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Computer & Information
Science |
ICS3M |
This course
helps students examine computer science concepts.
Students will outline stages in software
development, define standard control and data
structures, identify on-line and off-line
resources, explain the functions of basic
computer components, and develop programming and
problem-solving skills by using operating systems
and implementing defined practices. As well as
identifying careers in computer science, students
will develop an understanding of the ethical use
of computers and the impact of emergent
technologies on society. |
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Computer & Information
Science |
ICS4M |
This course
helps students use programming and software
engineering principles to design and develop
algorithms and programs. Students will use
software development and diagnostic tools,
implement data structures and algorithms, and use
file management techniques in project settings.
They will also develop an understanding of the
ethics of computer use and the impact of
information technology on the community, and will
explore post-secondary education and career paths
in computer science. |
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New Course Personal Caregiver
Programe |
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Academic courses will cover
Care for the elderly and the special needs
Principles of Human Behavior and Social Psycology
Child Development
Play and Recreationg in Childhood
Introductory Psychology
Psychology: The child with special needs
The Philosophy of Early Childhood Education
Socialization of the child and family
Principles of Adult Learning
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Grade 11 and grade 12 courses