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Aden Bowman Collegiate
Course Selection Guide 2020-2021
Paul Humbert
PRINCIPAL
Marnie Ross
VICE PRINCIPAL
Kristy Soper
Shane Wingert
GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Level Changes 2
Extra-Curricular Programs 4
Grade 9 Program 5
Secondary Course Offerings 8
Core Requirement Graduation Plan 9
Secondary Level Subject Areas
Collective Voice 7
English 10
Fine Arts 14
Mathematics 18
Physical Education 22
Practical and Applied Arts 24
Science 30
Second Languages 34
Social Sciences 38
Visual Arts 42
Online Learning 46
Unique Programs are Offered in Saskatoon Public Schools 48
Post Secondary Information 49
Aden Bowman Collegiate
Introduction A positive relationship between school and
This booklet provides information on the home fosters the academic, social, and
curricular program at Aden Bowman emotional growth of students. Counsellors
Collegiate for the 2020-2021 school year. The invite parents to meet with them
courses listed are those that the school is concerning their children.
prepared to offer at the time of printing. Our
actual 2020-2021 schedule of courses will be School Counsellors
determined by student enrolment numbers • Involve parents
and available resources. Courses with low • Inform parents or guardians of
enrolment may be cancelled. Certain situations or behaviours that may
A SCHOOL WITH A programs may have restrictions in terms of harm their child or others
enrolment if resources are limited. • Obtain parenting skills information
MISSION Student Services
• Provide referral information about
community resources
• Protect the privacy of information
The Student Services program is designed to
Aden Bowman Collegiate promote academic, educational, personal,
shared by parents and students
has a tradition that social, and career development. As an
encourages students and integral part of the secondary program, Level Changes
staff to pursue excellence counselling and guidance builds a foundation Level changes from regular to modified
for learning based on: programing will be done in consultation
in all things. with families based on a series of data
• Positive attitude toward school and
The academic, athletic, learning points and observations.
• Personal responsibility
and performing arts Students identified by Student Services/
• Respect for self and others Resource as requiring additional academic
programs are recognized • Knowledge and skills for employment support to be successful in core subjects
in our city and province may be offered modified credit options in
for outstanding Research indicates that counselling and English, History, Math, and/or
performances on the part guidance programs: Science. Modified courses are locally
• Improve academic achievement developed and have their own unique
of Aden Bowman • Enhance educational and career planning
Collegiate students. curricula. Credits are identified by 11, 21
and school-to-work transition and 31 course codes (e.g. English 10 is
• Foster positive attitudes toward school, regular, English 11 is modified).
The achievements of our learning, and work
students range from • Increase acquisition and application of Course levels are determined separately for
awards such as the Rhodes conflict resolution skills each subject and based on the student’s
Scholarship for academic • Decrease dropouts ability and needs. For example, a student
may take regular English and modified
excellence, to numerous Math. If there are insufficient registrations
School counsellors:
provincial championships • Help resolve problems that interfere to schedule an entire section of a modified
in athletics and award with learning course, teachers will meet the instructional
winning performances in • Counsel individuals and groups and assessment requirements of the
music and drama. In order • Conduct guidance learning activities modified curricula in the regular classroom
• Facilitate educational planning setting.
to meet the needs of such • Provide career planning and vocational
a talented and diverse educational opportunities
Many post-secondary courses accept
student body, the school’s • Make available information on financial modified credits for entry. Consulting with
program is enriched each aid and college planning a school counselor is recommended to
year through the ideas and • Support students with special needs confirm which programs accept these
energy of our professional • Offer crisis intervention and prevention credits as pre-requisites.
staff. The curricular and • Make referrals to community agencies
and professionals as needed
extra-curricular programs,
as well as the teachers A teacher, parent, administrator, friend or
who lead them, assist all agency may refer students to a counsellor, or
Aden Bowman Collegiate a student may self-refer.
students in their pursuit of
excellence.
2
Aden Bowman Collegiate
Fine Arts
All Aden Bowman students may audition for
EAL
Aden Bowman has a tradition of excellence in
the arts. This excellence is the result of many roles in our very extensive extra-curricular
factors including the opportunity to enrol in program, or apply to work backstage in
full courses in Art, Band, Choir, and Drama in production and business. Our shows in-
grade 10, 11 and 12. Our students have the clude a senior production each fall of a pop-
opportunity to use excellent facilities. Hor- ular full-length play. Often staged in spring,
dern Hall is the center of our music activities, our one act play festival allows select senior English as an Additional
while Robert Hinitt Castle Theatre is home to students to design, cast, and direct plays of
their own choice, working with students
Language Program
our Dance and Drama Department. All stu- Aden Bowman offers support to
dent performances are held in Robert Hinitt from any grade. Our third production each
students who are learning
Castle Theatre – one of the finest high school school year is either a major musical or a
English. The goal of supporting
theatre facilities in Western Canada. The most play for children (Youth Theatre). Both
English language learners is to
important contributing factor to our tradition projects involve large numbers of students
enable them to succeed
of excellence is our students, many of whom from all grades and play to large audiences.
academically and complete
are actively involved in performing arts groups Bowman students are encouraged to get
graduation requirements.
throughout the community. involved on stage, backstage (or both), and
Support to learn English may be
to attend all of our productions.
provided through: direct
Many fine musicians have graduated from instruction classes and EAL
Aden Bowman. The reputation of excellence Visual Arts is also offered in every grade.
support classes. Specific course
established by the music program should be All three major disciplines are covered at
offerings will depend on
seen as both an ongoing commitment to serve each grade level: drawing, painting, and
enrolment and student need at
students and a reflection of the spirit and sculpting. At different grade levels Visual
each collegiate.
enthusiasm of the many talented young musi- Arts students will also have the chance to
cians in curricular and extra-curricular music. broaden their art experience through vari-
Direct instruction classes are
ous field trips to different art galleries
focused on language proficiency:
We expect music students to develop their throughout the city. Along with the regular
the ability to speak, read, write
potential through effort and perseverance. programs, we offer an Art Club for those
and listen with comprehension.
Courses challenge students to learn in differ- students who wish to design and create
The direct instruction class may
ent ways, to develop their skills and intellect, artwork beyond the regular curriculum.
take these from content classes
and to become keen observers and careful such as social studies, math,
listeners. They should develop musical litera- Some Art Club projects may include school
science or English language arts
cy, sensitivity, judgement, and creativity. murals and sculptures, the BRIT mural, and
in an effort to build the
community painting projects. As well, some
vocabulary and academic skills
The study of drama allows a very thorough current students are highlighted at the
necessary for students to be
development of students’ skills and Mendel Art Gallery in the COOL ART Show
fully integrated into the regular
knowledge, as well as a broad base of varied every year.
classroom. Some direct
experiences. Besides the obvious presenta- instruction classes may provide
tion skills and background, students develop an elective credit. They may be
social and personal values. Much of their offered at all levels of language
work requires large and small group effort, proficiency and for all grades.
developing interpersonal relationship skills.
Students must listen, empathize, compromise, An EAL support class is a period
and collaborate. The scripts and other materi- in which a student can receive
als that they create themselves, or that they additional time and assistance to
discover in already published literature, help complete course work from his/
them to develop greater acceptance and un- her classes. There is no credit
derstanding of themselves and others and for this class.
encourages them to explore challenging issues
with open and responsible minds. Language learning is a process
that takes a lot of time and hard
work. The speed at which a
student learns the language is
affected by many factors.
Students should consult with the
guidance counsellor and/or EAL
teacher to choose their classes.
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Aden Bowman Collegiate
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Extra-Curricular Activities
Active participation in appropriate extra-
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME curricular activities is important in the
development of mature, participating
at Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute members of society. Students are
encouraged to carefully consider not only
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a two their academic choices for next year, but also
year program that starts in grade 11 for students who are their extra-curricular activities.
academically motivated, service oriented, and who desire the
Participating in school activities outside of the
rigorous international curriculum that focuses on our role as classroom gives students opportunities to
citizens in a global society. The International Baccalaureate meet other students and enhance the
Organization’s goal is to provide students with the values and enjoyment of their high school years. Clubs
opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, that are open to all students at Aden Bowman
think creatively and critically, and respect others in our global includes: Bear Ambassadors, Jazz Ensemble,
community. Drama, Book Club, Outdoor Education,
Environment, Fitness Club, Yearbook Club,
Over a two year period, IB Diploma students study six academic Games Club, Visual Art Club, Knitting Club,
subjects, one from each group on the model, although a second TOK Movie Club and G.S.A. (Gender Sexuality
group 2-4 subject may supplant group 6. Students must also fulfill Alliance) as well as many others.
the Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) and Students in Aden Bowman’s Creative Writing
the Extended Essay. Three subjects must be studied at the higher courses provide most of the material for the
level (HL) and three at the standard level (SL). IB philosophy Collegiate’s acclaimed annual publication,
promotes the development of a well-rounded, service orientated Inkslinger.
citizen of the world. Extra-curricular athletic programs have
resulted in several City and Provincial
Most universities around the world recognize/recruit the IB Championships over the years. Athletic
graduate—at the University of Saskatchewan, students can receive programs are available in soccer, football,
transfer credit for some of their IB courses (includes EE and ToK) golf, volleyball, curling, cross country,
each with an IB mark of at least 5 (on a scale of 1-7). See http:// basketball, wrestling, badminton, track and
explore.usask.ca/admissions/transfer/ for more information on IB field, and cheerleading.
Recognition at the University of Saskatchewan. Student who
complete the IB Diploma Programme will also achieve a
Saskatchewan high school diploma.
More information can also be
accessed at www.ibo.org. Any
questions about this exciting
educational opportunity in
Saskatoon can be directed to
Student Services, Mrs. Soper
(soperk@spsd.sk.ca), school
administration, Mr. P. Humbert,
Principal (humbertp@spsd.sk.ca) or
Mr. J. Speir (speirj@spsd.sk.ca).
Other educational opportunities involve:
Student Representative Council, Math
Contests, Mathletes, Peer Tutoring, French
Exchange, German Exchange, and Japanese
Exchange.
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Grade 9 Program
English Language Arts A09 and B09
The English 9 courses focus on three
Social Studies 09
Grade 9 students will explore worldviews
ATTENTION:
learning goals: Compose and Create; of past societies and connections be- STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 09
Comprehend and Respond; and Assess tween the past and the present. Students
and Reflect. These courses offer a bal- will consider how worldviews are shaped Check your choices clearly on
ance among the various language strands and how they are expressed by people the course selection sheet.
of reading, writing, speaking, listening, living in particular times and places. Stu- Be sure that you and your
viewing, and representing. The language- dents will explore diverse sources of his- parents read the information
based courses are organized using a the- torical information, including oral histo- about courses carefully
matic framework. The A09 themes in- ries, images, literature, and the arts. before making selections.
clude The Search for Self, Indigenous and Through this inquiry into past societies, Grade 9 students must have
Norse Narratives, and Doing the Right students will reflect upon their own full timetables (no spares)
Thing. The B09 themes include Exploring worldviews, assess the influences of the with English counting as two
Love, Loyalty and Relationships, Surviving past on the present, and further develop subjects and mathematics
and Conquering, and Looking Beyond. their historical consciousness. counting as two. Note which
courses are compulsory.
Verification forms will be
sent home in May.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS:
English 09
Mathematics 09
Science 09
Social Studies 09
Physical Education 09
Health 09
Career 09
Practical Applied Arts 09
Arts Education 09
Students must choose 1
additional classes from the
Mathematics 09 Science 09
following:
Mathematics 09 is divided into four This course uses the scientific process to
themes: Number; Pattern; Shape & Space investigate everyday phenomena. It is
Industrial Arts 09
and Statistics. Also Integrated into the activity centered, focusing on experi-
Independent Living 9
math 9 program is a Practical and Applied mental work, problem solving, discus-
French 09
Arts component which focusses on Infor- sion, projects, and the application of
**Choral 09
mation Processing, Design Studies and mathematics to science. Topics include
** If Choral 9 is chosen,
Entrepreneurship. chemistry, electricity, space science and
choose 1 additional elective.
reproduction.
Math 09 PLUS RESOURCE ROOM
Math 09 Plus is designed to be a skills (By Teacher Recommendation)
strengthening class for students who
experience difficulty in Math. It will focus
on enhancing math skills, such as opera-
tions with integers and fractions, equa-
tion solving, as well as the key concepts
within the Math 09 curriculum. Students
will be able to move into the appropriate
Gr. 10 Math Pathway upon completion.
5
Grade 9 Program
Health, Career, and Physical Arts Education 9 Visual Arts – Arts Education9
Education 9 The grade nine Arts Education through the lens of visual arts
This full year, every day course Curriculum incorporates all four strands Is drawing, painting, sketching, or
integrates three areas of learning and of drama, art, music and sculpting your thing? Then Arts Ed
is an opportunity to engage our grade movement. Grade nine students will 9 – Visual Arts is the class for
9’s in action planning for physical, have the opportunity to explore a you. In this course, we will explore
mental and emotional health and number of strands throughout their the four strands of the arts
wellbeing. grade 9 experience. Students will (Drama, Visual Art, Music, and
complete all outcomes of the Grade 9 Dance) as they relate to visual art
Physical Education is based on the Arts Education Curriculum through the practices. Creative projects might
following outcomes and goals. lens of Band, Drama, Visual Arts, and include drawing, painting,
Dance. Grade 9 students must choose character construction, stop-
Students will: one of the following Arts Education 9 motion animation, ceramics,
• Enjoy and engage in healthy classes. Students wanting to take band, movement performance,
levels of participation in must take Arts Education through the drumming, and street art.
movement activities to support lens of band.
Dance– Arts Education9 through
lifelong active living in the Band – Arts Education 9 through the the lens of dance
context of self, family, and lens of band. In this course students Do you love to dance? Arts Ed 9 –
community (Active Living). will explore the Arts Education Dance explores the four art
• Enhance quality of movement by outcomes with a focus on music and strands (Drama, Visual Art, Music
understanding, developing, and band. This is a non-semester and Dance) as they relate to the
transferring movement concepts, performance based class taking place aspects of dance. In this class, you
skills, tactics, and strategies to a every 2nd day all year long. Band will explore a variety of dance
wide variety of movement Arts Ed. 9 is a traditional band format styles, showcase your dance
activities (Skillful Movement) with all of the band instruments routines, creating own
• balance self through safe and included and expanding on the choreography and developing self-
respectful personal, social, learning concepts brought in by expression through dance.
cultural, and environmental the Arts Education Curriculum.
interactions in a wide variety of Choral 09
movement activities Drama – Arts Education9 through Students registered in choral class
(Relationships) the lens of drama/theatre should have a keen interest in singing.
Are you interested in the theatre Both males and females are invited to
Health Education, as part of a arts? Arts Ed. 9 – Drama explores register. Group instruction is given in
comprehensive school health four art strands (Drama, Visual Art, vocal technique, listening, music
program, will support students in Music, and Dance) as they relate to theory, solfege, diction, ear training
developing a solid foundation for the creation of a theatre and part singing. A broad range of
attaining and maintaining a balanced production. In this class, you will popular , folk and traditional music
life. explore script writing, character will be studied. Students in this class
construction, guitar, composition, set are members of the Aden Bowman
Career Education is designed to and backdrop construction as well as Choir and participate in all rehearsals,
develop the competencies required movement as you create your own performances, and special projects of
by all people to successfully manage dramatic pieces. the choir. Students are required to
their work and life. This renewed obtain an Aden Bowman music shirt
curriculum reflects the latest career as part of the uniform.
development research, updated
technology, and recent resources. All The choir class operates outside of the
students will explore the connection regular timetable. Students will be
between learning and work pathways required to attend class before school
and their connection to community. starts and/or during the noon hour.
There are three rehearsals/classes
each week. Students may take choir
as an eleventh class.
6
Grade 9 Program
French 9 Industrial Arts 9 Collective Voice 9
Come join the fun as you develop your This course focuses on two areas: Collective Voice is an integrated
French language skills by participating design and woods fabrication. program offered to Grade nine
in activities that focus on developing, The course is a (PAAS) Practical & students at Aden Bowman Collegiate
understanding, and speaking French. Applied Arts Survey that introduces that combines Social Studies, English
Written activities are integrated to the student to toy design. Projects in and Arts Education around a central
reinforce your communication skills. the 50 hour course will be selected theme of social and environmental
Students build and utilize vocabulary from four top designs, while projects justice. This focus allows us to
through activities that reflect real life in the 100 hour course are selected seamlessly incorporate indigenous
experiences. from over 40 classic toy designs. perspectives as we seek to understand
These include planes, cars, trucks, the effects of colonization on people
The units studied in grade nine are
trains, excavators, and many other and land. The goal of the program is to
Back at It (Getting back into French);
toys. As each student will build a toy help students find their voice and share
The Movies; and World of Work (Part-
of their choice; imagination and it! The primary ways that students
Time Jobs).
creative skill are encouraged. share their learning is through our
Notes: weekly radio shows on CFCR 90.5 and
Students with a French immersion The finishing process is extensive for our weekly columns in The Star
background must identify themselves the 100 hour course, while finishing Phoenix.
when registering. Recommendations work for the 50 hour project will only
include staining. If time permits, The students learn to become
will then be made for an appropriate
students in the 100 hour course can independent and responsible as they
grade placement in secondary school
attempt a second project of their own make and implement plans for moving
French.
choosing, provided they cover any about the city. Through the use of
Students who have no previous additional material costs. The google classroom, students gather
background in Core French are standard course fee of $35.00 covers evidence of learning through team
encouraged to see the guidance materials for the basic projects in work, research, reflection and
counsellors for more information. both the 50 and 100 hour courses. discussion.
The classroom environment for
Independent Living 9 Collective Voice is also a unique
The course assists both male and learning experience for Grade 9
LEARNING ASSISTANCE female students to develop basic skills students. Our program features a
RESOURCE CLASS for family and independent living. relaxed and collaborative atmosphere
Students develop skills in the areas of that invites students to engage with the
This program is designed to assist
food and nutrition, clothing subject matter in a democratic
students who have significant
learning difficulties and who require management and construction, community. The program runs for a
learning the elements and principles half day for the full year, allowing
support with the regular curriculum.
of design, and consumer education. students to build strong relationships
The resource teacher and classroom
teachers will collaborate in The course includes time in the food and develop the skills and habits
developing strategies to assist these and clothing labs. Additional sewing necessary to become lifelong learners
project costs will be paid by the and engaged citizens.
students with their academic classes.
student.
Support with curriculum will be “My year in CV has been the most eye
provided in conjunction with opening experience, adventure filled,
teaching learning strategies so that and best year of my life.”
students will become independent
learners. “A once in a lifetime experience that
exceeded my expectations and
For more information we invite you changed my world view almost
to contact Student Services at Aden entirely.”
Bowman Collegiate, 683-7606. “Phenomenal. Honestly, this program
gave me a voice and a way to share my
opinion with the world.”
7Course Offerings
GRADE 10 OFFERINGS GRADE 11 OFFERINGS GRADE 12 OFFERINGS (Cont.)
Accounting 10 Active Living 20 Earth Science 30
Band 10 Advanced Art 20/30 English A30
Choral 10 Band 20 English B30
Construction & Carpentry 10 Choral 20 English B30: Language through Philosophy
Dance 10 Creative Writing 20 Entrepreneurship 30
Drama 10 Computer Science 20 Food Studies 30
English A10 or English A11 (one of) Construction & Carpentry 20 Financial Literary 30
English B10 or English B11 (one of) Dance 20 French 30
PAB10 Cooking/Sewing Digital Media 20 German 30
French 10 Drafting 20 History 30
German 10 Drama 20 History 30/ELA 30
History 10 English 20 Indigenous Studies 30
Information Processing 10 Environmental Science 20 Interior Design 30
Japanese 10 French 20
Information Processing 30
Jazz 10 German 20
Integrated History 30/English A30
Math Workplace & Apprenticeship 10 Health Science 20
Japanese 30
Math Foundations & Precalculus 10 History 20
Law 30
Math 11 Indigenous Studies 20
Leadership 30
Music/Guitar 10 Information Processing 20
Life Transitions 30
Photo 10 Japanese 20
Robotics and Automation 10 Jazz 20 Math Foundations 30
Science 10 or Science 11 (one of) Math Workplace & Apprenticeship 20 Math Apprenticeship 30
Visual Arts 10 Math Foundations 20 Math Pre-Calculus 30
Wellness 10 Math Pre-Calculus 20 Music/Guitar 30
Math 21 Photography 30
Media Studies 20 Physical Education 30
Music/Guitar 20 Physics 30
Physical Education 20 Psychology 30
Physical Science 20 World Religions 30
Photography 20 Arts Education *
Robotics and Automation 20 Band 10, 20, 30
Visual Arts 20 Choral 10, 20, 30
Dance 10, 20, 30
GRADE 12 OFFERINGS Drama 10, 20, 30
Academic Research / Work Placement 30 Guitar 10, 20, 30
Active Living Fitness 30 Jazz 10, 20, 30
Band 30 Visual Art 10, 20, 30
Biology 30 Practical & Applied Arts **
Calculus 30 Accounting 10, 20, 30
Career Work Education A30/B30
Career Work Education A30/B30
Chemistry 30
Computer Science 20, 30
Choral 30
Clothing 30 Construction & Carpentry 10, 20, 30
Computer Science 30 Digital Media Production 30
Construction & Carpentry 30 Drafting 10, 20, 30
Creative Writing 30 Entrepreneurship 30
Dance 30 Food Studies 30
Digital Media 30 Information Processing 10, 20, 30
Drafting 30 Life Transitions 30
Drama 30 Photography 10, 20, 30
Robotics and Automation 30
89
ENGLISH 10
ABCI English Pathway
Grade 9
ELA09 & ELB09
Grade 10
ELA10/11 & ELB10/11
GRADE 11 ELECTIVES:
Grade 11 Creative Writing 20
Media Studies 20
ELA20/21
Journalism 20
Online
It is highly recommended that students
take at least one of the above electives
before taking Creative Writing 30.
GRADE 12 ELECTIVES:
Grade 12 Creative Writing 30
ELA30/31 & ELB30/31
11English Course Offerings
English Grade 10 English A/B Media Studies 20
In the English Language Arts Program (ELA10/ELB10 - ABCI Pre-IB) Prerequisite: ELA10 A or ELA10B
(ELA), students develop their language This course offers a balance among You are the creators and consumers
abilities directly and indirectly through the various language strands of ELA. of mass communication and pop
speaking, writing, listening, reading, A more in-depth analysis of culture. Skills learned through
viewing, and representing. Each level of literature and media is a focal point Media Studies will include
English is developed around the goals of of this course. It is intended for analysing, appreciating, and
Compose and Create; Comprehend and students who have good reading and critiquing the influences of the
Respond; and Assess and Reflect. English writing skills and have a desire to media through the lens of film. You
Language Arts at the 20 level also offers work with abstract ideas and will become a more critical and
students the opportunity to explore concepts. Pre-IB/Enriched ELA will informed producer, and consumer
some specific interest classes in the areas meet provincial curriculum of our media-dominated culture.
of Creative Writing, Journalism, and outcomes while fostering the You will be visually literate!
Media Studies. principles of an IB learner. Students 1 Credit
who are interested in the IB program
should take this course. Creative Writing 20 (EL20W)
Grade 10 English A (ELA10) 1 Credit each Prerequisite: ELA10 A or ELA10B
This course will explore two main Creative writing fosters the
themes: the challenges of life; and the excitement of writing in a relaxed
mysteries of life. Students will explore a Grade 11 English (ELA20) atmosphere, where students have
variety of texts, including novels, stories, Prerequisite: ELA and ELB10 numerous opportunities to write
plays, poems, non-fiction, and visual and The English Language Arts 20 course from experience regarding what
oral media, in order to become better focuses on the themes of: Starting interests them. They will acquire
readers, writers, speakers, listeners, and Out: Beginning and Becoming, and the expertise to generate ideas,
representers. Moving Forward: Establishing and develop language precision, edit
1 Credit Realizing. This course is often with understanding, and confidently
referred to as the “nostalgic” English deliver a published work to an
course, where we will look back on audience. Creative writing is a one-
Grade 10 English B (ELB10) our own, and others’, childhood of-a-kind English Language Arts
This course will explore two main through a number of text forms. program that will develop such
themes: Equity and Ethics and The World 1 Credit important skills as communication,
Around and Within Us. These courses time management, self-expression,
build on the content of grade 9 ELA This course is also available online and critical and creative thinking.
courses, and continue to challenge the through the Online Learning Centre 1 Credit
skills and critical thinking of the students. (see page #46).
1 Credit This course is also available online
through the Online Learning Centre
(see page #46).
This course is also available online Grade 11 English Modified
through the Online Learning Centre (see (ELA21)
page #46). Prerequisite: ELA10 and ELB10
The grade 11 modified English
courses focus on the three goals
Grade 10 English Modified stated in the English Language Arts
(ELA11/ELB11) description above, but the content,
The grade 10 modified English courses delivery, and expectations are
focus on the three goals stated in the ELA modified to suit the learning needs
description above, but the content, of students who may struggle in
delivery, and expectations are modified traditional courses.
to suit the learning needs of students 1 Credit
who may struggle in traditional courses.
1 Credit each
12English Course Offerings
Grade 12 English A (ELA30) Grade 12 English B Through the Creative Writing 30 (CRW30)
Prerequisite: ELA20 lens of Philosophy (ELB30) Prerequisite: ELA 20
English Language Arts A30 addresses Prerequisite: ELA 20 This course is similar to Creative
national issues as reflected in the “ELA B30: Language through Writing 20. Students who have
traditional and contemporary Philosophy” explores some of life’s already taken the 20 level course
literature of Canada and its regions. most fundamental questions. What is will be encouraged to further
Keeping with the three primary goals distinctive about philosophy is its develop their writing skills and
of English Language Arts students will effort to address these questions experiment with form. Senior
examine the two major themes of the through the human capacity to reason: students may take this course
course: Canadian Perspectives and philosophical answers are based on without taking Creative Writing
Canadian Landscapes. 1 Credit reasoned arguments, which analyze 20. They will be expected to
and seek to justify beliefs. Thus, explore a range of genres. A
This course is also available online philosophy is a kind of self- student may take this course once
through the Online Learning Centre examination, in which you discover in grade 11 or 12. 1 Credit
(see page #46). what you think, and then reflect on
whether your opinions are really This course is also available online
worth holding. This is the essence of through the Online Learning
Grade 12 English B (ELB30) the life of reason: to look critically at Centre (see page #46).
Prerequisite: ELA 20 your own ideas.
English Language Arts B30 allows
This course will cover the following
students an opportunity to examine
concepts:
traditional and contemporary world
literature as they explore global 1) Epistemology (perception/
issues. The two major themes for this sensation/mind/self)
course are: The Search for Self and
2) Logic and Argumentation (rational
The Social Experience. 1 Credit
proofs, probability, rhetoric,
paradoxes)
This course is also available online
through the Online Learning Centre 3) Metaphysics (the nature of reality
(see page #46). beyond the physical world)
4) Ethics (the nature of human well-
being)
Grade 12 English Modified A/B
(ELA31/ELB31) 5) Aesthetics (the nature of beauty)
Prerequisite: ELA 20 6) Existentialism (the nature of
A modified course is available at the existence).
grade 12 level which focuses on the
same three goals as the regular Students who take this course must
course. Themes discussed and not only demonstrate a genuine
assignments given will be based on interest in writing and thinking, but
the modified curriculum. 1 Credit must also be self-disciplined,
motivated, and ready to discuss lofty
issues. Students who take this course
will study philosophy integrated with
English Language Arts and will earn an
ELB 30 credit. 1 Credit
13FINE ARTS
14Fine Arts Course Offerings
Band 10 (BAN10) part diction, ear training, and part composition and performance
Highly Recommended: Band 9 singing. A broad range of popular, skills. Through practical, visual,
folk, and traditional music will be and written study, the students
If you missed an opportunity to studied. Students in this class are will examine the historical,
take Band 09 it is not too late to members of the Aden Bowman cultural, and social aspects of
join Band 10. Please see one of the Choir and participate in all dance. During this course,
band teachers for admittance into rehearsal, performances and students are encouraged to
this class. special projects of the choir. consider how dance is
This course is an extension of skills Students are required to obtain an influenced by meaning,
learned in Band 9. Students are Aden Bowman music shirt as part geography, and culture. The
expected to perform scales, studies, of the uniform. students will perform their
solo, band pieces, and to complete work at the end of the semester
The choir class operates outside of
written work. Home practice is in our Aden Bowman Dance
the regular timetable. Students
required. Students in this class will Showcase.
will be required to attend class
participate in all rehearsals,
before school starts. There are The modules covered in Dance
performances and special projects
three rehearsals/classes each week 20 include: Celebration and
of the band. Students are required
outside regular school hours: One Ceremony and Dance Manias.
to obtain a special concert shirt.
lunch hour and two weekday 1 Credit
1 Credit
mornings from 7:45—8:30 am.
Students may take choir as an
Dance 30 (DAN30)
Band 20/30 (BAN20/BAN30) eleventh class. 1 Credit
Highly Recommended: Dance 20
Highly Recommended: Band 10 Dance 30 requires students to
Students in this class are members not only improve upon their
Dance 10 (DAN10) technique, composition, and
of the Senior Band and study a Students will be introduced to a
broad repertoire of quality music. performance, but also to think
variety of dance forms from
Evaluation is based upon the critically about the meaning of
various peoples and time periods.
performance of solos, studies, the dances they see and create.
This appreciation for diversity
scales, and band repertoire, as well Students will focus on dance
permeates all levels of Dance at
as assignments and tests in listening choreography, and will finish
Aden Bowman. Dance 10 involves
music theory, and ear training. the course by performing
further study of a variety of dance
Students should have a keen student-choreographed pieces
forms, with a greater focus on
interest in playing well and be for the Aden Bowman
technique, choreography, and
prepared to practice regularly. community at our Aden
performance. Through practical,
Students in this class participate in Bowman Dance Showcase.
visual, and written study, the
all rehearsals, performances, and students will also examine the The modules covered in Dance
special projects of the band. historical, cultural, and social 30 include: Dance as a Part of
1 Credit aspects of dance. The students will Life and Messengers and
perform their work at the end of Commentators. Students may
Choral 10/20/30 the semester in our Aden Bowman also have the opportunity to
(CHO10/CHO20/CHO30) Dance Showcase. work on an Independent Study
Highly Recommended: Successful module at this level. 1 Credit
The modes covered in Dance 10
completion of choral classes in
include: Introduction to Dance
previous years.
Techniques and Dance Expressions
Students registered in choral class - Cultural Stories. 1 Credit
should have a keen interest in
singing. Both males and females Dance 20 (DAN20)
are invited to register. Group Highly Recommended: Dance 10
instruction is given in vocal In Dance 20 students will explore
technique, listening, music theory, knowledge of different dance
solfege, diction, ear training, and styles, and work to improve their
15Fine Arts Course Offerings
Drama 10 (DRA10) Jazz Studies 10 (JAZ10) Music 10/ Guitar (MUS10)
Co-requisite: You must have tak- Prerequisite: None
Drama 10 continues the students’
en Band 09 and/or currently be This course is open to students in
development of movement, speech,
taking Band 10. No prior jazz grade 10, 11, or 12 who have little
and other acting skills. Assignments
experience required. or no musical background ‐ all skill
include performance of a
levels are welcome! The primary
monologue and stage combat. Jazz class time is Tuesday’s from focus is using the music curriculum
Drama 10 places greater emphasis 3:30 - 5:00 pm and Thursday with the focus on guitar. There is an
on physical movement, mornings from 7:50 - 8:45 am. emphasis on pop, rock, blues, and
interpretation, characterization, and
Jazz 10 is a new course offering classical music. In addition, this
scene work.
and is an extension of the extra- course approaches music history,
The expectation is that drama curricular senior jazz currently theory, ethnomusicology, pop
students are committed to offered. This new provincial cur- music, music appreciation, and
enthusiasm in participation and riculum is set up to promote and composition. Guitars and materials
excellence in performance. to understand the elements of are provided in class. 1 Credit
Activities and performances are not music and to develop the con-
optional. Students are also expected cepts that will lead to the under- Music 20/Guitar (MUS20)
to display courtesy to others at all standing of organization and Prerequisite: Music 10 (Guitar) or
times. Due to the collaborative structure in jazz music and its permission of the instructor.
nature of Drama, regular attendance expressions. Students will have This course will continue to develop
is an expectation in this class. All the opportunity to form small jazz skills and concepts from Music
students who enroll in these courses ensembles and learn the begin- (guitar) 10 with a greater focus on
must attend at least one live play ning elements of improvisation. individual performance and
performance during the semester The students in this class will be intermediate‐advanced playing
and must write a critique of one of combined with the Jazz 20 stu- techniques. Although the primary
those productions. Transportation dents. 1 Credit focus is performance on the guitar
and tickets are the responsibility of with an emphasis on pop, rock,
the student. 1 Credit blues, and classical music, this
course also approaches music
Drama 20/30 (DRA20/DRA30) history, theory, ethnomusicology,
Highly Recommended: Drama 10 pop music studies, music
Drama 20 and 30 have been appreciation, and composition.
combined to allow greater flexibility Tablature and traditional notation
of scheduling, thus allowing more will be used. Guitars and materials
students to enroll in these courses. are provided in class. 1 Credit
Students will build upon processes
and techniques introduced in Drama Music 30 /Guitar (MUS30)
10 and will add to their repertoire of Prerequisite: Music 20 (Guitar) or
theatre skills and knowledge. The permission of the instructor.
course allows the potential for A variety of music styles and
exploring various theatre genres, specific topics will be researched, at
acting styles, philosophical views, an advanced level. Students will be
and technical aspects of production. expected to work independently
and design some of their own
Students are encouraged to learning goals in cooperation with
challenge themselves with difficult the instructor. This course has a
material. The expectations of Drama greater focus on performance,
20/30, regarding commitment, composition and using
attendance, participation, courtesy, technology. Tablature and
and live performance attendance, is traditional notation will be used.
the same as in Drama 10. 1 Credit Guitars and materials are provided
in class. 1 Credit
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MATH 18
ABCI Math Pathway
Math 9
Workplace and Foundations and
Math 11
Apprenticeship 10 Pre-Calculus 10
Workplace and
Foundations 20 Pre-Calculus 20 Math 21
Apprenticeship 20
Workplace and
Foundations 30 Pre-Calculus 30
Apprenticeship 30
The Ministry of Education recommends that students
take both grade 10 courses so they have exposure to
both pathways of mathematics. This will also ease
transitions for those students who wish to change Calculus 30
pathways during their high school years.
19Math Course Offerings
Foundations of Mathematics trigonometry, algebra, statistics and Mathematics 11 (MTH11)
and Pre-Calculus 10 (MFP10) probability. 1 Credit This course is designed for theme-
This pathway is designed to provide based instruction, applying
This course is also available online mathematics to aspects of day-to-
students with the mathematical
through the Online Learning Centre day living. Emphasis is placed on
understandings and critical thinking
(see page #46). making informed decisions within
skills identified for entry into post-
secondary programs. Topics the themes: Earning and Spending
include: measurement, Foundations of Mathematics 20 Money, Home, Recreation and
trigonometry, exponents, (MAF20E—ABCI Pre-IB ) Wellness, and Travel &
polynomials, factoring, irrational Prerequisite: Foundations of Transportation. Topics include:
numbers, and relations and Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 arithmetic operations, logic &
functions. 1 Credit This course is intended for students reasoning, data collection and
who enjoy mathematics, who are analysis, measurement, angles,
This course is also available online disciplined in mathematics, and who Pythagorean Theorem, proportional
through the Online Learning Centre want more challenges. Pre-IB/ reasoning, and income & spending.
(see page # 46). Enriched math will meet provincial 1 Credit
curriculum outcomes while fostering
Foundations of Mathematics the principles of an IB learner. Mathematics 21 (MTH21)
and Pre-Calculus 10 Students who are interested in the IB Prerequisite: Mathematics 11
(MFP10E—ABCI Pre-IB) program should take this course. This course is designed for theme-
This course is intended for students Students will look at mathematical based instruction, applying
who enjoy mathematics, who are concepts in detail, exploring difficult mathematics to aspects of day-to-
disciplined in mathematics, and who questions within each concept, as well day living. Emphasis is placed on
want more challenges. Pre-IB/ as different applications of the making informed decisions within
Enriched math will meet provincial concept. Students should be able to the themes: Earning and Spending
curriculum outcomes while fostering grasp mathematical concepts and be Money, Home, Recreation and
the principles of an IB learner. mature, responsible learners. 1 Credit Wellness, and Travel &
Students who are interested in the Transportation. Topics include:
IB program should take this course. Foundations of Mathematics 30 preservation of equality, numerical
Students will look at mathematical (MAF 30) and proportional reasoning, angles,
concepts in detail, exploring difficult Prerequisite: Foundations of trigonometric ratios, and financial
questions within each concept, as Mathematics 20 decision making including budgets,
well as different applications of the This pathway is designed to provide interests and financial services.
concept. Students should be able to students with the mathematical 1 Credit
grasp mathematical concepts and understandings and critical-thinking
be mature, responsible learners. skills identified for post-secondary
1 Credit studies in programs that do not
require the study of theoretical
Foundations of Mathematics calculus. Topics include: financial
20 (MAF20) decision making, logical reasoning,
Prerequisite: Foundations of counting principles, probability,
Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 polynomial functions, periodic
This pathway is designed to provide functions, logarithmic and exponential
students with the mathematical functions. 1 Credit
understandings and critical-thinking This course is also available online
skills identified for post-secondary through the Online Learning Centre
studies in programs that do not (see page #46).
require the study of theoretical
calculus. Topics include: logical and
proportional reasoning, geometry,
20Math Course Offerings
Pre-Calculus 20 (MPC20) on limits, differentiation and its Workplace and Apprenticeship
Prerequisite: Foundations of application to curve sketching and Mathematics 30 (MWA30)
Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 problem solving, as well as an Prerequisite: Workplace and
introduction to integration and Apprenticeship Mathematics 20
It is highly recommended that This pathway is designed to provide
calculating the area under curves.
Foundations of Mathematics 20 be students with the mathematical
1 Credit
taken before this class. understandings and critical-thinking
This course is also available online skills identified for entry into the
This pathway is designed to provide
through the Online Learning Centre majority of trades and for direct
students with the mathematical
(see page #46). entry into the work force. Topics
understandings and critical-thinking
skills identified for entry into post- include: trigonometry and
secondary programs that require the
Workplace and measurement, transformations,
study of theoretical calculus. Topics Apprenticeship Mathematics logical reasoning, measures of
include: absolute value, radicals, 10 (MWA10) central tendency, linear relations,
trigonometry, rational expressions This pathway is designed to probability, business and financial
and equations, factoring, quadratic provide students with the mathematics. 1 Credit
functions, quadratic equations, mathematical understandings This course is also available online
inequalities, reciprocal functions, and critical thinking skills identified through the Online Learning Centre
sequences and series. 1 Credit for entry into post-secondary (see page #46).
programs in trades and technology,
This course is also available online and for direct entry into the work
through the Online Learning Centre force. Topics include:
(see page #46). measurement, trigonometry,
geometry, consumer math, and
Pre-Calculus 30 (MPC30) proportional reasoning. 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 20
This pathway is designed to provide This course is also available online
students with the mathematical through the Online Learning Centre
understandings and critical-thinking (see page #46).
skills identified for entry into post-
secondary programs that require the Workplace and
study of theoretical calculus. Topics Apprenticeship Mathematics
include: the unit circle, trigonometric 20 (MWA20)
functions, trigonometric equations Prerequisite: Workplace and
and identities, logarithmic and Apprenticeship Mathematics 10
exponential functions and equations, This pathway is designed to
counting principles, transformations provide students with the
and composition of functions, radical mathematical understandings
functions, rational function and and critical-thinking skills identified
polynomial functions. 1 Credit for entry into the majority of
This course is also available online trades and for direct entry into the
through the Online Learning Centre work force. Topics include:
(see page #46). financial mathematics, logical
reasoning, geometry, and number
sense. 1 Credit
Calculus 30 (CAL30)
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 30 This course is also available online
This course is an advanced class for through the Online Learning Centre
very capable math students who are (see page #46).
planning to continue in
mathematics at the university level.
The course includes topics
21PHYS. ED
22Phys. Ed Course Offerings
Active Living & Fitness 20 (ALF20) Physical Education 20 (PED20) Driver Education or Work
This course allows students to learn The grade 11 program emphasizes Education must take P.E. 20 and/or
more about and to focus on their own recreational activities that will give 30 in the opposite semester of
health and wellness, as well as provid- participants the basic skills and Driver Education or Work
ing an opportunity to promote and en- knowledge in a wide variety of Education. Due to the availability
courage lifelong healthy, active life- activities that they may pursue as of facilities we will hold some
styles. This course will give the students adults. The class is co-ed and sessions over the noon hour.
the knowledge to design, implement, features activities such as: tennis, 1 Credit
measure and modify a personal fitness golf, bowling, archery, curling,
plan throughout the semester. Stu- broomball, ice games, racquetball, Wellness 10 (WLF10/WLM10)
dents will have the opportunity to par- cross-country skiing, badminton, In Wellness 10, students acquire
ticipate in a number of fitness classes fencing, social dance, aquatics, and the knowledge, skills, and
offered by a variety of fitness facilities slow pitch. Minor officiating and confidence needed to take action
around the city. Fitness theory and ac- scorekeeping skills are also taught. toward a healthy, active lifestyle.
tivities related to concepts being taught Since most activities are away from Wellness 10 combines the goals of
are the focus. Join us and learn to live a the school, transportation will be health and physical education and
healthy, active lifestyle! 1 Credit provided when possible. A student uses the best instruction from each
fee of $75 is required to help cover - both in the gym and the
Active Living Fitness 30 (ALF30) the rental cost of facilities. classroom - to prepare students to
Prerequisite: ALF 20 enjoy and engage in physical
Assessment is based on
Active Living Fitness 30 is a locally de- activity and to make informed
participation, work ethic, community
veloped course designed for and decisions to improve personal
and leadership hours, activity hours,
offered to students who wish to push health. 1 Credit
and a comprehensive final exam.
themselves further in the area of health
and wellness that was studied in Active Physical Education 30 (PED30)
Living Fitness 20. The grade 12 program continues to
The class will focus on 3 key areas: emphasize recreational activities
that will give the participants the
1. Personal Fitness: Students will con- basic skill and knowledge in a wide
tinue with program planning con- variety of activities that they may
cepts learned in Active Living 20 pursue as adults. The class is co-ed
and design a personal workout plan and features activities such as tennis,
they will implement throughout the golf, bowling, weight training,
semester. aerobics, badminton, fitness and
2. Personal Trainer: Students will anatomy, broomball, squash and
partner with another student and racquetball, curling, social dance,
design, implement and monitor a down-hill skiing, aquatics, scuba, wall
fitness program for them for an climbing, beach volleyball,
eight week period. horseshoes, tae-kwon-do, and slow-
3. Group Fitness Instructor: Students pitch. Since most activities are away
will also have the opportunity to from the school, transportation will
experience, gain knowledge of and be provided when possible. A fee of
instruct a group fitness class of $75 is required to help cover the
their choice to the remainder of the rental cost of facilities. Assessment
class. is based on a major project, practical
game play, work ethic, community
Cost for this class will be $60.00 with and leadership hours and
much of the money going towards participation. PE 20 & 30 require
attending fitness facilities in order to some noon hour and break time for
expose them to the various types of travelling to/from off campus
fitness classes offered around the city. venues. Students planning to take
1 Credit
23PRACTICAL AND
APPLIED ARTS
24Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings
Accounting 10, 20, 30 Career & Work Exploration Construction & Carpentry 10
This course is only available online (CWA30G/CWB30G) (CAC10)
through the Online Learning Centre Prerequisite: None Students are taught how to estimate
(see page 46). 1 Credit each Career and Work Exploration 30 is a costs of projects, identification of
non-prerequisite course open to different types of woods, and
Academic Research/Work grade 11 and 12 students. Offered various fabrication techniques.
Placement Program (CWE 30) during the afternoon, the course Students will learn how to safely
Are you planning to attend consists of two components: operate hand tools, power tools,
university but aren’t quite sure classroom learning, and work and larger shop equipment.
which career path to choose? Do exploration. The classroom Students select a second project of
you want to explore some career component includes the study of such their choice in relation to their skill
possibilities through an amazing topics as personal awareness, career level. The second project will
research/work experience on the U planning/exploration, job search and involve all of the above, as well as
of S campus while you are still in preparation, employer-employee layout, assembly, and finishing
high school? The Academic relations, employment standards, and techniques. Cost of materials is paid
Research/Work Placement financial planning. The work by individual students. 1 Credit
Program is a single-credit course exploration component requires
available to Grade 11 and 12 students to attend work sites for Construction & Carpentry 20
students from an academic stream, practical experience under the (CAC20)
particularly in science and math, guidance of industry professionals. No Prerequisite: Construction &
and/or those with a specialized remuneration is provided for the Carpentry10
skill. Preference is given to Grade hours worked, and the student is This course is intended to extend
12 students. The instructional in- required to provide his/her own the student’s knowledge of practical
school component includes such transportation to job sites. These and artistic wood working and
concepts as Occupational Health credits may not be used for university further develop the skills introduced
and Safety training, employment entrance, but provide students with in Construction and Carpentry 10.
standards, resume development, an excellent opportunity to delve into Other areas of focus will include:
career research, and the the world of work and gain valuable
development of a professional employment skills and experience • Safely develop life-long
career portfolio. This is that will help build an effective carpentry skills in a supportive
complemented by a rewarding ten- resume. 2 Credits environment.
week Academic Research/Work • Utilize a variety of hand tools,
Placement, which is practical Clothing 30 (CLO30) portable power tools and
experience in an academic or Prerequisite: None stationary power tools.
professional setting. Students may This class stresses experience in
choose from a number of exciting garment construction using regular • Investigate and demonstrate
placement sites in the community and electronic sewing machines and the construction techniques
or within various departments at the serger. Students will research the required in a typical residential
the University of Saskatchewan in fashion industry, marketing dwelling.
the College of Medicine, Vet. Med., strategies, consumer responsibilities, • Construct projects indicative of
Engineering, Pharmacy & Nutrition, and modern creative design. They personal skills levels.
Kinesiology, Arts & Sciences, Law, will have the opportunity to create
Edwards School of Business, as well many projects of their choice • Become aware of the many
as VIDO, Ag Canada, the CLS throughout the course. Additional different occupations required
Synchrotron and many others. costs will come from supplies needed to bring a house to completion.
Students must go through an initial for projects. 1 Credit Materials are paid for by the
application, interview and selection individual students. 1 Credit
process prior to acceptance into
this unique program. Apply early
through Student Services or speak
with your Career Facilitator.
1 Credit
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