COURSE CALENDAR 2021-2022 - HAMMARSKJOLD HIGH SCHOOL - Lakehead Public Schools
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2021-2022 COURSE CALENDAR HAMMARSKJOLD HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome Bienvenue Biindigen
HAMMARSKJOLD
HIGH SCHOOL
School Colours School Team Student Population Founded
Red & Gold Vikings 850 1962
Principal Vice Principal Student Services Chair School Council Co-Chairs
Mr. D. DiBlasio Ms. D. Flasza Ms. Z. Black Henrike Burkhardt
Thera Chicoine
Family of Schools
École Elsie MacGill (FI) ● Algonquin Avenue ● C.D. Howe ● Claude E. Garton (FI)
École Gron Morgan ● Woodcrest
Grade 9 at Hammarskjold High School | 2021-22
Students along with parents/guardians determine compulsory course type during Grade 9 Registration in February.
French Immersion students will have some compulsory course preselected for them.
Mathematics - Pre AP MTH1WA French - Applied FSF1P1
Mathematics - Destreamed MTH1W Français - FI - Académique FIF1D1
Mathematics - Locally Developed MAT1L1 Geography - Academic CGC1D1
English - Academic ENG1D1 Geography - Applied CGC1P1
English - Applied ENG1P1 Géographie - FI - Académique CGC1DF
English - Locally Developed ENG1L1 Health and Physical Education - Female - Open PPL1OX
Science - Academic SNC1D1 Health and Physical Education - Male - Open PPL1OY
Science - Applied SNC1P1 Éducation Physique - FI - Open PPL1OF
Science - Locally Developed SNC1L1 FNMI Languages - Open LNOAO1
French - Academic FSF1D1
Students along with parents/guardians will select two (2) electives. A third choice will be indicated on the Welcome to
Grade 9 form as a record for us in the event that a student’s timetable does not allow for the first two choices.
Drama - Open ADA1O1
Information & Communication Technology in Business - Open BTT1O1
Exploring Technology - Open TIJ1O1
Expressions of Aboriginal Culture - Open NAC1O1
Music - Open AMI1O1
Music - Guitar - Open AMG1O1
Music - Strings - Open AMS1O1
Visual Arts, Open AVI1O1
HAMMARSKJOLD
HIGH SCHOOL
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJORS
Hammarskjold offers a full range of secondary programs to Senior students at Hammarskjold have the option of selecting
address the needs of all career pathways and post secondary a Specialist High Skills Major focus in two areas:
destinations. Whether your destination is university, college, • Construction
apprenticeship or work, you will find a selection of courses • Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services
to meet your needs. Hammarskjold offers a comprehensive
and diverse Fine Arts program. Hammarskjold is also fully Students who achieve a “bundle” of Grade 11 and 12 credits for
equipped with new technology including Smartboards and a university, college, apprenticeship, or workplace pathway
WiFi throughout the school. leave our school with sector recognized certifications and
training as well as experiential learning within the selected
Hammarskjold’s Advanced Placement courses are available in sector. Experiential learning through a cooperative education
English and French Immersion and may qualify for university opportunity enables students to refine, extend, apply, and
recognition. Our broad-based technology department practice the sector specific knowledge and skills acquired in
offers college and workplace courses in four different the bundle of credits.
areas. As Lakehead Public Schools French Immersion high
school, students are able to earn their certification in French Students who successfully complete all requirements receive
Immersion by completing 10 credits from a number of courses the Specialist High Skills Major designation on their Ontario
available in French. Secondary School diploma.
Our innovative and exciting Specialist High Skills Major
Programs in two areas include: Construction and Justice,
Community Safety and Emergency Services. These programs
allow students to concentrate their studies on credit bundles
made up of sector-specific courses.
A broad spectrum of support programs is offered to our
students. Our Breakfast Club, offered daily, is supported by the
Red Cross and Breakfast Canada. Recognizing that personal
health is vital to student success, we have a partnership with
the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to serve the health needs
of our students. Hammarskjold is indeed an inclusive high
school with a wide range of programs including the Hearing
Impaired Program, Pre-Workplace Program (PWP) and a Facta non Verba
Special Needs Class designed for students with developmental Deeds not Words
disabilities.
Hammarskjold has active student leadership. Students engage
in many activities including leadership development for Grade
9 and Grade 10 students held at the Kingfisher Lake Outdoor
Education Centre. Furthermore, Student Council members
actively support community activities and a wide range of
co-curricular opportunities, particularly in the area of clubs
and athletics. Other groups include, but are not limited to,
Yearbook, Natural Helpers, Hammbassadors, and Gender &
Sexuality Alliance (GSA).
Hammarskjold students participate in a variety of sports at
all levels: cross-country running, football, wrestling, track
and field, volleyball, basketball, biking, soccer and more.
HOME OF THE
Hammarskjold is proud to compete in all SSSAA athletic
activities. VIKINGS!
FRENCH IMMERSION
& ADVANCED PLACEMENT
French Immersion
Hammarskjold High School offers a French Immersion Diploma to
students wishing to continue their study of the French language. To Advanced Placement
obtain the Diploma, students are required to take ten credits with Hammarskjold High School is pleased to offer students
French as the language of instruction. Four of these credits must Advanced Placement courses at the senior level. Advanced
be French Immersion language credits. The French Immersion Placement is a cooperative educational partnership between
program offers compulsory courses en français, including: the high school and post secondary institutions. Advanced
Geography of Canada | Grade 9; Placement provides students with an enriched learning
Healthy Active Living Education | Grade 9; experience by enhancing the depth and/or breadth of additional
Civics | Grade 10; academic content as identified by post secondary institutions.
Career Studies | Grade 10; and
Canadian History since WWI | Grade 10. Successful completion of the external AP examination(s) may
exempt students from certain university courses. AP courses
For the other French credits, students choose additional courses offered at Hammarskjold include Grade 11 English and Grade
from the following: 12 English, and Grade 12 français. Students may also choose
Food and Nutrition | HFN2OF; to challenge an AP exam in any subject area offered by the AP
Cooperative Education | DCO3OF;
College Board. This can be facilitated through the school’s AP
Healthy Active Living Education | PPL20F;
Food and Culture | HFC3MF; and coordinator.
Introduction to Anthropology, Sociology, and
Psychology | HSP3UF.
Pre-Advanced Placement
The variety of course offerings and full immersion experiences
Grade 9 and 10 students considering AP subjects at the senior
provide students with ample opportunities to enhance and refine
level begin preparing and challenging themselves in the
their oral and written French language skills through structured
methods of AP skills development in academic English and
and unstructured daily interaction. In addition, students will
français.
expand their knowledge of the language through the study of
francophone culture and literature. Final evaluation is based upon the successful completion of
subject specific Ontario curriculum expectations. Enrichment
By the end of the four year program, students will participate easily
opportunities within these subject areas allow students to
in conversations and discussions, will be able to take courses at
challenge themselves and determine whether they wish to
the college or university level in which French is the language of
further pursue AP opportunities.
instruction, and will be able to accept employment where French
is the working language.
By the end of the four year program, students will participate
easily in conversations and discussions, will be able to take
courses at the college or university level in which French is the
language of instruction, and will be able to accept employment in
which French is the working language.
Hammarskjold is proud to be a partner in the Centre DELF-DALF
du Nord Ouest Ontario (Accredited Testing Centre) providing the
opportunity for our Grade 12 students, upon successful completion
of the DELF scolaire test, to obtain an internationally-recognized
DELF certificate.
Exchange programs through ISE Ontario are available to further
enhance language proficiency skills.
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SELECTION & PLANNING
Diplomas and Certificates What is an Individual Education Plan?
An Individual Education Plan is a written plan that describes
the special education program and/or services required by a
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
particular student. It may identify accommodations, modified
In order to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),
learning expectations and/or alternative learning expectations.
a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits accumulated as
follows:
Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC)
18 Compulsory Credits In order to earn an Ontario Secondary School Certificate
4 credits in English (1 per Grade)* (OSSC), a student must achieve 14 credits distributed as
3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr 11 or 12)
2 credits in Science
follows:
1 credit in the Arts** Compulsory Credits
1 credit in Canadian Geography (Gr 9) 2 credits in English
1 credit in Canadian History (Gr 10) 1 credit in Canadian Geography or Canadian History
1 credit in French as a Second Language or Native Language*** 1 credit in Mathematics
1 credit in Health and Physical Education 1 credit in Science
0.5 credit in Career Studies 1 credit in Health & Physical Education
0.5 credit in Civics 1 credit in the Arts or Technological Education
3 additional credits, consisting of 1 credit from each Elective Credits
of the following groups: 7 credits selected by the student from available courses
Group 1 - English (including the Ontario Secondary School
Literacy Course), French as a second language, classical Certificate of Accomplishment
languages, international languages, Native languages, Students who leave school before fulfilling the requirements
Canadian and world studies, FNMI studies, social sciences for the Ontario Secondary School diploma or the Ontario
and humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative Secondary School Certificate may be granted a Certificate of
education. Accomplishment.
Group 2 - French as a second language, the arts, business
studies, health and physical education, cooperative education. The Certificate of Accomplishment may be a useful means of
recognizing achievement for students who plan to take certain
Group 3 - French as a second language, science (Grade 11 or
vocational programs (i.e. March of Dimes) or other kinds of
12), computer studies, technological education, cooperative
further training, or who plan to find employment after leaving
education.
school.
The following conditions apply to selections from the above
three groups: A maximum of 2 credits in French as a second XELLO
language may count as additional compulsory credits, 1 credit
from Group 1, and 1 credit from either Group 2 or 3. Xello is the web-based planner you will use to manage your
A maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education may count IPP. It is also the course selection tool that will help you set up
as additional compulsory credits, selected from any of Groups your high school courses in alignment with your graduation
1, 2, or 3. requirements and career goals.
12 elective credits
40 hours of community involvement activities
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Requirement
* The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC) may be used to meet either the Grade 11
or 12 English compulsory credit requirement. The Grade 11 Understanding First Nation, Métis, and
Inuit Voices course may be used to meet the Grade 11 English compulsory credit requirement. For
English language learner, the requirement may be met through earning a maximum of 3 credits in
English as a second language (ESL) or English Literacy Development (ELD); the fourth must be a
Grade 12 compulsory English course.
** The Grade 9 Expressing Aboriginal Cultures course may be used to meet the compulsory credit
requirement in the arts.
*** Students who have taken Native languages in the place of French as a second language in
elementary school may use a Level 1 or 2 Native language course to meet the compulsory credit
requirement for French as a second language.
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Your Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)
All Ontario secondary students will create their own Individual
Pathways Plan (IPP). This is the primary planning tool that
you will use as you move through school to your initial post-
secondary destination.
Your Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) will help you find the
answers.
Everything you learn about courses, careers and pathways
will be stored in your IPP. You will be able to access all this
valuable information as you begin planning your life after high
school.
A career is your path through life.
In high school, you will have to make decisions about
education, learning, different jobs, work (paid and unpaid), Explore Careers
family life, friendships, community involvement and leisure
• Select Explore Options in the top menu.
activities.
• Select Careers and you’ll see your top 20 best-matched
Career development requires you to understand who you are
careers. By default, careers are sorted by the strength of
and what opportunities you have in both the world and the
your match to the career: Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor.
workplace, so that you can begin to make decisions about
your future. Career development involves understanding your • Browse through the list and select View More to see
own strengths and interests, goal-setting, decision-making another 20 careers. You can keep expanding the list.
and awareness of opportunities.
TIP: Explore the dynamic filters by clicking More
Jobs in the future will belong to people with skills, attitudes
Filters. You can narrow your list based on factors
and behaviours that include academic abilities, personal
like earnings,related clusters, and job outlook.
management skills and teamwork strategies.
You will need to have good work habits and the ability to
make sound decisions, solve problems, plan effectively, work Deep Dive on a Career
independently, communicate well, do research, evaluate Xello includes hundreds of career profiles that are accessible
yourself realistically, and explore new educational and career and engaging. To view a career profile, select a career that
opportunities. interests you. Select Find Out Why to see how the answers you
gave in your assessments contributed to your match score.
Student Services Guidance Counsellors will be a valuable
resource for searches, course selection, career exploration, Select Save next to the heart icon to save a favourite career,
support and so much more. Talk to your counsellor about indicate how you feel about it, and explore further with
your ideas, goals, and dreams. investigative prompts.
Make your way to the bottom of the career profile page,
Explore Options, Goals & Plans scrolling past the job description, earnings, and down to the
Use this walkthrough to learn about Explore Options and education and training; you’ll see a list of links under Related
Goals & Plans. These activities help students open their eyes Programs. Choose one to take you to Explore Programs.
to the many different futures available to them. Once they’ve
been introduced to the wide range of careers, have delved TIP: Saving your options will help you experience a
into self-knowledge, and have defined a goal, Xello prompts curated Xello journey as activities are specially
them to come full circle and narrow the pathways required to tuned to your interests and favourites. You can visit
reach those future goals. your saved options from any page by clicking the
heart icon in the top menu bar.
Explore Options
Whether you want to start your journey by exploring careers,
schools, or majors, you can start from Explore Options. Let’s Explore Programs
start with Careers. Once on the Explore Programs page, the link you chose from
the career profile will be applied as a filter to the program
results. Apply other filters to further narrow results.
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Time to Explore!
Need2Know
Choose a program to bring up its profile. On each program
you will see details such as admission requirements, costs, Current Grade 9s
similar programs, at this and other schools. From the right of
For Grade 10, you will have five compulsory courses plus three
the profile, select Save to record it to your favourites.
electives.
Current Grade 10s
TIP: You can access Programs and Schools from
You will take an English and a Math course, plus six other
the top of any page.
elective credits. You should be considering your Groups 1, 2,
and 3, as well as prerequisites you may be required to take
Explore Schools in Grade 12 for Apprenticeship, College or University programs
after high school.
To explore more about the specific school, select the school
name under the section titled Offered By. From here you can Current Grade 11s
learn about cost, enrollment, programs, campus housing, You are choosing your one English and at least five other
similar schools, and even the local weather, and an interactive courses. You must ensure you will graduate with a minimum of
campus map. Select Save to record it to your favourites. 30 credits including 18 compulsory credits.
Xello works hard to prompt you to discover a path that parallels If you have attempted the Ontario Secondary School
your skills and interests, but sometimes your best inspiration Literacy Test at least twice and have been unsuccessful,
will be stumbled upon by surprise. So if you’d like to cut loose you should include OLC4O as a course choice.
and browse all careers, schools, and programs, select the
Explore Options link again and select the appropriate section
to begin exploring, applying filters, and saving your favourites. Please note: If you received 50% in a course, you should
talk to your subject teacher about the appropriate next step.
Goals & Plans
Once you’ve explored your career, program, and school Students wishing to attend college or university are reminded
options, bring your knowledge full circle and build a plan to that they must meet specific entrance requirements:
connect all the dots. From the navigation bar at the top of the
University – at least six (6) Grade 12 “U” or “M” courses and in
page, select Goals & Plans and then Create Plan.
many cases a designated overall average (70% for Lakehead
Choose one of the three starting points: career, school, or University).
program; and give your plan a name. Select Next and use your
Students must also meet courses prerequisites for certain post
saved options to choose a path in your future.
secondary programs.
Once completed, you can personalize your plan by adding
For a comprehensive list of Universities and programs, as
comments and media to your storyboard. Create multiple
well as prerequisites and admissions requirements, visit:
plans and compare them on the Goals & Plans page.
www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
Stay up-to-date on everything that’s happening College – at least Grade 12, College English. Specific senior
at school with Edsby. Edsby is an online learning mathematics courses are also required for technology
management system that connects students, programs.
parents and teachers. Login to Edsby to stay To explore college programs and admissions requirements,
up to date on classwork, grades and learning visit: www.ontariocolleges.ca
resources. Edsby will even remind you when something is due For more information on trades, visit: www.skilledtrades.ca
- whether it is to hand in an assignment, or to go to soccer
practice. General information: www.osca.ca
Use your Office ID to login to Edsby at lakehead.edsby.com
or download the Edsby app from your app store.
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Mathematics
Prerequisite Chart
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HHS COURSES
The Arts
Course Descriptions: p.15-16 Code Prerequisite
Drama
Drama - Open ADA2O1
Drama - U/C ADA3M1 ADA1O1 or 2O1
Drama - U/C ADA4M1 ADA3M1
Music
Music - Open Band* AMI2O1
Music - Open Guitar AMG2O1
Music - Open Guitar - No previous experience required AMG2OR
Music - Open Strings* AMS2O1
Music - U/C Band AMI3M1 AMI2O1
Music - U/C Repertoire AMR3M1 AMI2O1 or AMS2O1
Music - U/C Strings AMS3M1 AMS2O1
Music - Open Guitar AMG3O1 AMG2O1 or 2OR
Music - U/C Band AMI4M1 AMI3M1
Music - U/C Guitar AMG4M1 AMG3O1
Music - U/C Repertoire AMR4M1 AMS3M1 or AMI3M1 or
AMR3M1
Music - U/C Strings AMS4M1 AMS3M1
Visual Arts
Visual Arts AVI201
Visual Arts AVI3M1 AVI1O1 or AVI2O1
Visual Arts AVI4M1 AVI3M1 or 3O1
Business Studies
Course Descriptions: p.16 Code Prerequisite
Business
Introduction to Business - Open BBI2O1
International Business
International Business Fundamentals - U/C BBB4M1
Marketing
Marketing: Goods, Services, and Events - College BMI3C1
Business Leadership
Business Leadership Management - U/C eLearning BOH4ME
* Previous musical experience highly recommended.
6th Character Designations A=Advanced Placement D=Dual Credit E=eLearning F=French Immersion R=No Previous Experience Required
S=Specialist High Skills Major X=Females Y=Males 1=1 Credit 2=2 Credit 5= ½ Credit
5th Character Course Pathways Academic (D) Applied (P) University (U) College (C) Workplace (E)
Abbreviations LDCC=Locally Developed Compulsory Course (L) U/C=University/College (M)
8 | 2021-2022 COURSE CALENDARCanadian and World Studies
Course Descriptions: p.16-17 Code Prerequisite
Civics (Politics)
Civics & Citizenship - Open ½ Credit CHV2O5
Civics & Citizenship - FI - Open ½ Credit CHV2OF
Civics & Citizenship - Open ½ Credit eLearning CHV2OE ~
~ Eligibility: Open to all students
Geography
Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective - Open CGG3O1 CGC1D1 or 1P1
The Environment and Resource Management - U/C eLearning CGR4ME See Page 17
History
Canadian History since World War I - Academic CHC2D1
Canadian History since World War I - FI - Academic CHC2DF
Canadian History since World War I - Applied CHC2P1
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in Canada - Open NAC2O1
World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century - U/C CHW3M1 CHC2D1 or 2P1
World History since the Fifteenth Century - U CHY4U1 See Page 17
Law
Understanding Canadian Law - U/C CLU3M1/S CHC2D1 or 2P1
Canadian and International Law - University CLN4U1 See Page 17
Legal Studies - College CLN4C1 CHV2O5
Computer Studies
Course Descriptions: p.17-18 Code Prerequisite
Introduction to Computer Studies - Open ICS2O1 (Youth Fusion Program - Video Game Design)
Introduction to Computer Science - University ICS3U1
Introduction to Computer Programming - College ICS3C1
Computer Science - University ICS4U1 ICS3U1
Computer Programming - College ICS4C1 ICS3C1
English
Course Descriptions: p.18-20 Code Prerequisite
Compulsory English - Academic ENG2D1 ENG1D1 or 1P1
Compulsory English - Applied ENG2P1 ENG1D1 or 1P1
Compulsory English - LDCC ENG2L1 ENG1L1
English - University Advanced Placement ENG3UA ENG2D1
English: Understanding First Nations, Métis and Inuit Voices - University NBE3U1* ENG2D1
Compulsory English - College ENG3C1 ENG2D1 or 2P1
Compulsory English - Workplace ENG3E1 ENG2P1 or 2L1
Compulsory English - University ENG4U1 ENG3U1, 3UA or NBE3U1
Compulsory English - University eLearning ENG4UE ENG3U1 or NBE3U1
* Credit may be used to meet the Grade 11 English, Compulsory credit requirement
2021-2022 COURSE CALENDAR | 9English - University Advanced Placement ENG4UA ENG3U1 or 3UA
or NBE3U1
Compulsory English - College ENG4C1 ENG3C1 or 3U1
or NBE3C1
Compulsory English - Workplace ENG4E1 ENG3E1 or 3C1
or NBE3E1
The Writer’s Craft - University eLearning EWC4UE ENG3U1 or 3UA
or NBE3U1
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course - Open OLC4O1 See Page 19
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Languages
Course Descriptions: p.19-20 Code Prerequisite
FNMI Languages: Ojibwe, Level 1 - Open LNOAO1
FNMI Languages: Ojibwe, Level 2 - Open LNOBO1 See Page 19
FNMI Languages: Ojibwe, Level 3 - Open LNOCO1 See Page 19
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies
Course Descriptions: p.19-20 Code Prerequisite
Expressions of Aboriginal Cultures - Open NAC1O1
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples of Canada - Open NAC2O1
English: Understanding First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Voices - University NBE3U1* ENG2D1
French as a Second Language
Course Descriptions: p.20 Code Prerequisite
Core
Core French - Academic FSF2D1 FSF1D1 or 1P1
Core French - University FSF3U1 FSF2D1
Core French - University FSF4U1 FSF3U1
French Immersion
French Immersion - Academic FIF2D1 FIF1D1
French Immersion - University FIF3U1 FIF2D1
French Immersion - University FIF4U1 FIF3U1
French Immersion - University Advanced Placement FIF4UA FIF3U1
6th Character Designations A=Advanced Placement D=Dual Credit E=eLearning F=French Immersion R=No Previous Experience Required
S=Specialist High Skills Major X=Females Y=Males 1=1 Credit 2=2 Credit 5= ½ Credit
5th Character Course Pathways Academic (D) Applied (P) University (U) College (C) Workplace (E)
Abbreviations LDCC=Locally Developed Compulsory Course (L) U/C=University/College (M)
Students are reminded that it may be difficult or impossible to change a course once school starts in September.
Course selections made in February for the following year are the basis upon which classes are structured and staff is assigned. After staffing and the
school’s master timetable are established, subsequent changes in a student's program are possible but very much restricted, and are considered if timetable
and class size permit.
Where enrolment is insufficient, a course may be canceled.
10 | 2021-2022 COURSE CALENDARGuidance and Career Education
Course Descriptions: p.20-21 Code Prerequisite
Career Studies - Open ½ Credit GLC2O5
Career Studies - FI - Open ½ Credit GLC2OF
Career Studies - Open ½ Credit eLearning GLC2OE ~
~ Eligibility: open to all students
Creating Opportunities through Cooperative Education- Open (2 Credit) DCO3O2
Creating Opportunities through Cooperative Education - FI - Open (2 Credit) DCO3OF
Cooperative Education - Open 2 Credit COP4X2
Cooperative Education - FI - Open 2 Credit COP4XF
Cooperative Education - Army Reserve - Open 2 Credit COP4XA See Page 28
Cooperative Education - Navy Reserve - Open 2 Credit COP4XN See Page 28
Health and Physical Education
Course Descriptions: p.21 Code Prerequisite
Healthy Active Living Education - Open Female PPL2OX
Healthy Active Living Education - Open Male PPL2OY
Healthy Active Living Education (French Immersion) Open PPL2OF
Healthy Active Living Education - Open PPL3O1
Personal and Fitness Activities - Open PAF3O1
Healthy Active Living Education - Open PPL4O1
Introductory Kinesiology - University PSK4U1 See Page 21
Personal and Fitness Activities - Open PAF4O1
Mathematics
Course Descriptions: p.21-22 Code Prerequisite
Principles of Mathematics - Academic MPM2D1 MPM1D1
Foundations of Mathematics - Applied MFM2P1 MPM1D1 or
MFM1P1
Mathematics - LDCC MAT2L1 MAT1L1
Functions - University MCR3U1 MPM2D1
Functions and Applications - U/C MCF3M1 MPM2D1 or
MFM2P1
Foundations for College Mathematics - College MBF3C1 MFM2P1 or
MPM2D1
Math for Work and Everyday Life - Workplace MEL3E1 MPM1D1,
MFM1P1 or
MAT2L1
Advanced Functions - University MHF4U1 MCR3U1 or
MCT4C1
Calculus and Vectors - University MCV4U1 MHF4U1 (or
concurrently)
Data Management - University MDM4U1 MCR3U1 or
MCF3M1
Foundations for College Mathematics - College MAP4C1 MBF3C1 or
MCF3M1
Math for Work and Everyday Life - Workplace MEL4E1 MEL3E1
2021-2022 COURSE CALENDAR | 11Science Code Prerequisite
Course Descriptions: p.22-23
Science - Academic SNC2D1 SNC1D1 or 1P1
Science - Applied SNC2P1 SNC1D1 or 1P1
Biology - University SBI3U1 SNC2D1
Biology - College SBI3C1 SNC2D1 or 2P1
Biology - University SBI4U1 SBI3U1
Chemistry - University SCH3U1 SNC2D1
Chemistry - University SCH4U1 SCH3U1
Chemistry - College SCH4C1 SNC2D1 or
2P1
Physics - University SPH3U1 SNC2D1
Physics - University SPH4U1 SPH3U1
Environmental Science - Workplace SVN3E1 SNC1D1, 1P1, 1L1
or 2L1
Social Sciences and Humanities
Course Descriptions: p.24 Code Prerequisite
Family Studies
Food and Nutrition - Open HFN2O1
Food and Nutrition - FI - Open HFN2OF
Food and Culture - FI - University/College HFC3MF
Food and Culture - Workplace HFC3E1
Raising Healthy Children - Open HPC3O1
Nutrition and Health - University HFA4U1 See Page 24
Nutrition and Health - College HFA4C1 See Page 24
General Social Science
Introduction to Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology - University HSP3U1 ENG2D1 or
CHC2D1
Introduction to Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology - College HSP3C1 ENG2P1 or
CHC2P1
Introduction to Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology - FI - University HSP3UF ENG2D1 or
CHC2D1
FIF2D1
Recommended
Challenge and Change in Society - University HSB4U1 See Page 24
Challenge and Change in Society - University eLearning HSB4UE See Page 24
6th Character Designations A=Advanced Placement D=Dual Credit E=eLearning F=French Immersion R=No Previous Experience Required
S=Specialist High Skills Major X=Females Y=Males 1=1 Credit 2=2 Credit 5= ½ Credit
5th Character Course Pathways Academic (D) Applied (P) University (U) College (C) Workplace (E)
Abbreviations LDCC=Locally Developed Compulsory Course (L) U/C=University/College (M)
Students are reminded that it may be difficult or impossible to change a course once school starts in September.
Course selections made in February for the following year are the basis upon which classes are structured and staff is assigned. After staffing and the
school’s master timetable are established, subsequent changes in a student's program are possible but very much restricted, and are considered if timetable
and class size permit.
Where enrolment is insufficient, a course may be canceled.
12 | 2021-2022 COURSE CALENDARTechnological Education
Course Descriptions: p.25-27 Code Prerequisite
Computer Engineering
Computer Technology - Open TEJ2O1 (Youth Fusion Program - Video Game Design)
Construction Technology
Construction Technology - Open TCJ2O1
Construction Engineering Technology - College TCJ3C1
Construction Technology - College SHSM 2 Credit* TCJ3CS
Construction Technology - Workplace SHSM 2 Credit* TCJ3ES
Construction Technology - Workplace TCJ3E1
Custom Woodworking - Workplace TWJ3E1
Construction Engineering Technology - College TCJ4C1 TCJ3C1
Construction Technology - Workplace TCJ4E1 TCJ3E1
Custom Woodworking - Workplace TWJ4E1 TWJ3E1
* Construction Specialist High Skills Major Program - See your Guidance Counsellor for more information
Green Industries
Green Industries - Open THJ2O1
Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Hairstyling and Aesthetics - Open TXJ2O1
Hairstyling and Aesthetics - Workplace TXJ3E1
Hairstyling and Aesthetics - Workplace TXJ4E1 TXJ3E1
Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing Technology - Open Metal Working TMJ2O1
Manufacturing Technology - College Metal Working TMJ3C1
Manufacturing Technology - Workplace Metal Working TMJ3E1
Manufacturing Technology - College Metal Working TMJ4C1 TMJ3C1
Manufacturing Technology - Workplace Metal Working TMJ4E1 TMJ3E1
Transportation Technology
Transportation Technology - Open TTJ2O1
Transportation Technology: Auto Service - College TTA3C1
Transportation Technology: Auto Service - College 2 Credit TTA3C2
Transportation Technology: Auto Service - College TTA4C1
Innovative, exciting and flexible opportunities are available that allow students to earn credits towards their diploma in many unique and varying
environments. Whether online, in a career setting, post-secondary institution, or other educational facility, students participating in these programs
work hands-on and build the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure their successful transition to their post secondary career of choice. Many of
these programs also provide free certifications, recognized training, or reach ahead experiences to help students further focus their career pathway.
All students can benefit from participation in these equal access programs. Students select courses online using Xello during February.
See the Senior Specialist: Focus section of this calendar
p. 28-31 for more information about how a senior focus of study
might just be what you are looking for.
Additional information is available at
Student Services in every high school.
www.lakeheadschools.ca
2021-2022 COURSE CALENDAR | 13SENIOR SPECIALIST FOCUS - GRADES 11 & 12
Information and application procedures are available at Student Services.
Cooperative Education System Programs
Army Reserve Sem 2 2 Credit COP4XA See Page 28
Naval Reserve Sem 1&2 2 Credit COP4XN See Page 28
Aviation Technology | Westgate Sem 2 4 Credit COP4XV See Page 28
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) - Application required when cooperative education placement
specific to apprenticeship.
Dual Credit Opportunities (School-College-Work Initiative) See Page 30 - 31 for more information
Designed for Senior Students who will be headed for college. Dual credit opportunities are different for each
secondary school. College Now! Courses are offered on specific afternoons.
eLearning
See Student Services for the semester the e-Learning courses will be offered.
Business Leadership Management - U/C eLearning BOH4ME WEST
Civics & Citizenship - Open ½ credit eLearning CHV2OE HAMM
Eligibility: Open to all students
Career Studies - Open ½ credit eLearning GLC2OE HAMM
Eligibility: Open to all students
Challenge and Change in Society - University eLearning HSB4UE (See Page 24) WEST
English - University eLearning ENG4UE SUP
The Environment and Resource Management - U/C eLearning CGR4ME (See Page 17) SUP
Healthy Active Living - College eLearning PPZ3CE WEST
The Writer’s Craft - University eLearning EWC4UE (ENG3U1) WEST
Specialist High Skills Major
Arts and Culture Westgate 8 Credit Bundle SHMART See Page 31
Aviation and Aerospace Westgate 9 Credit Bundle SHMAVA See Page 31
Business Westgate 9 Credit Bundle SHMBUS See Page 31
Construction Hammarskjold 10 Credit Bundle SHMTCJ See Page 31
Health and Wellness Superior 9 Credit Bundle SHMTPJ See Page 31
Justice, Community Safety, Hammarskjold 8 Credit Bundle SHMJCE See Page 31
and Emergency Services
Hospitality & Tourism Westgate 8 Credit Bundle SHMHTO See Page 31
Manufacturing Westgate 9 Credit Bundle SHMMAN See Page 31
Manufacturing Superior 9 Credit Bundle SHMTMW See Page 31
Transportation Services Westgate 9 Credit Bundle SHMTTA See Page 31
14 | 2021-2022 COURSE CALENDARCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The Arts Music - Band
Grade 11
AMI3M1
University/College
This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical literacy
Drama through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music, including
Drama ADA2O1 traditional, commercial, and art music. Students will apply the creative process when
Grade 10 Open performing appropriate technical exercises and repertoire and will employ the critical
analysis processes when reflecting on, responding to, and analysing live and recorded
This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, performances. Students will consider the function of music in society and the impact of
and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures music on individuals and communities. They will explore how to apply skills developed in
and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in cre- music to their life and careers.
ating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility Prerequisite: AMI2O1
for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their
experiences. Music - Repertoire * AMR3M1
Prerequisite: None Grade 11 University/College
Prerequisite: AMI2O1 or AMS2O1
Drama ADA3M1 This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical literacy through
Grade 11 University/College the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform
This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and record-
will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time peri- ed performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in
ods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures.
their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, design- Students will analyze how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.
ers, technicians, and audiences. Prerequisite: AMI2O1 or AMS2O1
Prerequisite: ADA1O1 or ADA2O1
*This course will be offered after school from 3:40 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. two days per week for
Drama ADA4M1 the full school year, and is in addition to your regular course selections. Please see Mr.
Grade 12 University/College Pepe or Mrs. DeLeon to register for this course
This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms
and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Stu- Music - Strings AMS3O1
dents will interpret dramatic literature and other text and media sources while learning Grade 11 University/College
about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of
dramatic arts in various cultures, and will analyse how the knowledge and skills devel- Music - Guitar AMG3O1
oped in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond Grade 11 Open
secondary school. Prerequisite: ADA3M1 This course develops students’ musical literacy through performance and the prepara-
tion and presentation of music productions. Students will perform works at a level con-
Music sistent with previous experience. Independently and collaboratively, students will use
current technology and the creative and critical analysis processes to plan, produce,
Music - Band AMI2O1 present, and market musical productions. Students will respond to, reflect on, and anal-
Grade 10 Open yse music from various genres and periods, and they will develop skills transferable to
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with other aspects of their life and their careers. Students should have guitar proficiency at
previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative the Grade 10 level.
and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective Prerequisite: AMG1O1 or AMG2O1
and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conven-
tions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities. Music - Band AMI4M1
They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to the self, commu- Grade 12 University/College
nities, and cultures. This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, ap-
Prerequisite: None* preciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, com-
mercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances.
Music - Guitar AMG2O1 Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the
Grade 10 Open impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will anal-
yse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.
Music - Guitar AMG2OR Prerequisite: AMI3M1
Grade 10 Open
This course is for Grade 10 students who have not taken Grade 9 Guitar. Music - Guitar AMG4M1
Grade 12 University/College
Music - Strings AMS2O1
Grade 10 Open
Prerequisite: None*
* Previous musical experience highly recommended.
6th Character Designations A=Advanced Placement D=Dual Credit E=eLearning F=French Immersion R=No Previous Experience Required
S=Specialist High Skills Major X=Females Y=Males 1=1 Credit 2=2 Credit 5= ½ Credit
5th Character Course Pathways Academic (D) Applied (P) University (U) College (C) Workplace (E)
Abbreviations LDCC=Locally Developed Compulsory Course (L) U/C=University/College (M)
2021-2022 COURSE CALENDAR | 15Music - Repertoire *
Grade 12
AMR4M1
University/College
Marketing
This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical literacy Marketing: Goods, Services, Events BMI3C1
through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will Grade 11 College
perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and This course introduces the fundamental concepts of marketing, which includes the mar-
recorded performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of keting of goods, services, and events. Students will examine how trends, issues, global
music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and economic changes, and information technology influence consumer buying habits. Stu-
cultures. Students will analyze how to apply skills developed in music to their life and dents will engage in marketing research, develop marketing strategies, and produce a
careers. marketing plan for a product of their choice.
Prerequisite: AMI3M1 or AMS3M1 or AMR3M1 Prerequisite: None
This course will be offered after school from 3:40 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. two days per week for
the full school year, and is in addition to your regular course selections. Please see Mr.
Pepe or Mrs. DeLeon to register for this course
International Business
International Business Fundamentals BBB4M1
Music - Strings AMS4M1 Grade 12 University/College
Grade 12 University/College This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade
in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in internation-
Visual Arts al markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with
marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course
Visual Arts AVI2O1 prepares students for post secondary programs in business, including international busi-
Grade 10 Open ness, marketing, and management.
This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by Prerequisite: None
introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and ex-
perimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring
the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and
Business Leadership
interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. . Business Leadership Management BOH4ME
Prerequisite: None Grade 12 - eLearning University/College
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a suc-
Visual Arts AVI3M1 cessful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus
Grade 11 University/College on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict,
This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics,
Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio and social responsibility are also emphasized.
work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the cre- Prerequisite: None
ation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emergent technologies. Students
will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of
others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program
Canadian and World Studies
focused on a particular artform (e.g. photography, video, computer graphics, information
design). Civics (Politics)
Prerequisite: AVI1O1 or AVI2O1 Civics & Citizenship CHV2O5
Grade 10 Open
Visual Arts AVI4M1 ½ Credit
Grade 12 University/College This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen
This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy
when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social
traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analy- media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of po-
sis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. litical processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the
The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express
techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make con- informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of
nections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.
contexts. Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: AVI3M1 or 3O1
Civics & Citizenship CHV2OF
Grade 10 ½ Credit - French Immersion Open
Business Studies
Civics & Citizenship CHV2OE
Business Grade 10 - ½ Credit - eLearning
Eligibility: Open to all students
Open
Introduction to Business BBI2O1
Grade 10 Open
This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an un- Geography
derstanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information
Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective CGG3O1
technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and so-
Grade 11 Open
cial responsibility. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and
This course focuses on issues related to travel and tourism within and between various
helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their ev-
regions of the world. Students will investigate unique environmental, sociocultural, eco-
eryday lives.
nomic, and political characteristics of selected world regions. They will explore travel
Prerequisite: None
patterns and trends as well as tensions related to tourism, and will predict future tourism
destinations. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geograph-
ic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate the impact of the travel
industry on natural environments and human communities.
Prerequisite: CGC1D1 or 1P1
16 | 2021-2022 COURSE CALENDARThe Environment and Resource Management CGR4ME World History since the Fifteenth Century CHY4U1
Grade 12 - eLearning University/College Grade 12 University
This course investigates interactions between natural and human systems, with a partic- This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately
ular emphasis on the impacts of human activity on ecosystems and natural processes. 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of
Students will use the geographic inquiry process, apply the concepts of geographic think- contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships.
ing, and employ a variety of spatial skills and technologies to analyse these impacts and They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical
propose ways of reducing them. In the course of their investigations, they will assess re- inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate
source management and sustainability practices, as well as related government policies key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history.
and international accords. They will also consider questions of individual responsibility Prerequisite : Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian
and environmental stewardship as they explore ways of developing a more sustainable and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
relationship with the environment.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Ca- Law
nadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
Understanding Canadian Law CLU3M1/S
History Grade 11 University/College
Canadian History since World War I CHC2D1 This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the
Canadian History since World War I CHC2DF lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of laws relating to rights
French Immersion and freedoms in Canada; our legal system; and family, contract, employment, tort, and
Grade 10 criminal law. Students will develop legal reasoning skills and will apply the concepts of
Academic This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process when investigating a range of legal
and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will exam- issues and formulating and communicating informed opinions about them.
ine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within Prerequisite: CHC2D1 or 2P1.
the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events
on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the Canadian and International Law CLN4U1
concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpre- Grade 12 University
tation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed
history since 1914. in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop an understanding of the
Prerequisite: None principles of Canadian and international law and of issues related to human rights and
freedoms, conflict resolution, and criminal, environmental, and workplace law, both in
Canadian History since World War I CHC2P1 Canada and internationally. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the
Grade 10 Applied legal studies inquiry process, and will develop legal reasoning skills, when investigating
This course focuses on the social context of historical developments and events and how these and other issues in both Canadian and international contexts.
they have affected the lives of people in Canada since 1914. Students will explore interac- Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in
tions between various communities in Canada as well as contributions of individuals and Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
groups to Canadian heritage and identity. Students will develop their ability to apply the
concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpre- Legal Studies CLN4C1
tation and analysis of evidence, when investigating the continuing relevance of historical Grade 12 College
developments and how they have helped shape communities in present-day Canada. This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue a career that requires
Prerequisite: None an understanding of law. Students will explore the importance of law, analysing contem-
porary legal issues and their relevance to daily life. They will investigate the requirements
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in Canada NAC2O1 for various law-related careers as well as legal responsibilities in the workplace. Students
Grade 10 Open will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process to investi-
This course explores First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples’ relationships with Canada gate their rights and responsibilities, legal processes and structures, and the role of law
from pre-contact to the 21st century. Students will examine social, economic, political in a changing society.
and military interactions that impact the contemporary realities of Aboriginal people in Prerequisite: CHV2O5
Canada in relation to identity, culture, community, land, and governance. Students will
explore their own and others’ ideas using the historical inquiry process to think critically
and respond responsibly about civic questions raised today as a result of the changing
Computer Studies - Youth Fusion Program
relationships.
Prerequisite: None
Full-Year Course Pairing - Video Game Design
Introduction to Computer Studies ICS2O1
World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century CHW3M1 Grade 10 Open
Grade 11 University/College This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will create 2D and
This course explores the history of various societies and civilizations around the world, 3D computer games in various environments, including Unity – an industry standard de-
from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will investigate a range of factors that velopment tool. Students will learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configu-
contributed to the rise, success, and decline of various ancient and pre-modern societies rations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing
throughout the world and will examine life in and the cultural and political legacy of these practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies and
societies. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of com-
and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, puters.
when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work Prerequisite: None
in various societies and in different historical eras.
Prerequisite: CHC2P1 or 2D1 Computer Technology TEJ2O1
Grade 10 Open
This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as
electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various
types of operating systems and application software. Students will build small electronic cir-
cuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students
will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn
about secondary and postsecondary pathways and career opportunities in computer tech-
nology.
Prerequisite: None
2021-2022 COURSE CALENDAR | 17Computer Studies
Introduction to Computer Programming ICS3C1 English ENG2L1
Grade 11 College Grade 10 LDCC
This course introduces students to computer programming concepts and practices. Stu- In this course, students focus on extending their literacy and communication skills to pre-
dents will write and test computer programs, using various problem-solving strategies. pare for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, in the English Grade 11 Workplace
They will learn the fundamentals of program design and apply a software development course, or in the English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11 Workplace course
life-cycle model to a software development project. Students will also learn about com- (if offered.) The course is organized into strands that extend listening and talking skills,
puter environments and systems, and explore environmental issues related to computers, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on refining foun-
safe computing practices, emerging technologies, and post-secondary opportunities in dational literacy skills and on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authen-
computer-related fields. tic contexts. Students build on their strategies and engage in the processes involved in
Prerequisite: None talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing and thinking, and reflect regularly upon their
growth in these areas.
Intro to Computer Science ICS3U1 Prerequisite: ENG1L1
Grade 11 University
This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software inde- English - Advanced Placement ENG3UA
pendently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying Grade 11 University
the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms This AP English Language and Composition course is designed to help students become
within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts and to become skilled
problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading
explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience
and global career trends in computer-related fields. expectations, and subjects as well as the way language conventions and the resources
Prerequisite: None of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. The course is intended to prepare
students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college prerequisite course. A high
Computer Science ICS4U1 level of success on the AP English Language and Composition examination could qualify
Grade 12 University a student for a university credit.
This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer sci- Prerequisite: ENG2D1
ence. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully document-
ed programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large soft- English: Understanding First Nation, Métis and Inuit Voices NBE3U1
ware development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also Grade 11 University
analyze algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing This course explores themes, forms, and stylistic elements of a variety of literary, infor-
and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, and computer-related mational, graphic, oral, cultural, and media text forms emerging from First Nations, Métis,
careers. and Inuit cultures in Canada, and also examines the perspectives and influence of texts
Prerequisite: ISC3U1 that relate to those cultures. In order to fully understand contemporary text forms and
their themes of identity, relationship, and self-determination, sovereignty, or self-gov-
Computer Programming ICS4C1 ernance, students will analyse the changing use of text forms by Indigenous authors/
Grade 12 College creators from various periods and cultures in expressing ideas related to these themes.
This course further develops students’ computer programming skills. Students will learn Students will also create oral, written, and media texts to explore their own ideas and
object-oriented programming concepts, create object-oriented software solutions, and understanding, focusing on the development of literacy, communication, and critical and
design graphical user interfaces. Student teams will plan and carry out a software devel- creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. The course is
opment project using industry-standard programming tools and proper project manage- intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 English university or college
ment techniques. Students will also investigate ethical issues in computing and expand preparation course. New: NBE3U1 now replaces the ENG3U1
their understanding of environmental issues, emerging technologies, and computer-re- Prerequisite: ENG2D1
lated careers.
Prerequisite: ISC3C1 English ENG3C1
Grade 11 College
English This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and cre-
ative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will study
Compulsory Courses the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as
literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written and media texts
in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on
English ENG2D1
using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for
Grade 10 Academic
the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course.
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and
Prerequisite: ENG2D1
media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic
programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary
English ENG3E1
and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create
Grade 11 Workplace
oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and cre-
selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is in-
ative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will
tended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation
study the content, form, and style of a variety of contemporary informational, graphic, and
course or English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11, University - NBE3U1.
literary texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical
Prerequisite: ENG1P1 or 1D1
purposes. An important focus will be on using language clearly and accurately in a vari-
ety of formal and informal contexts. The course is intended to prepare students for the
English ENG2P1
compulsory Grade 12 workplace preparation course.
Grade 10 Applied
Prerequisite: ENG2P1 or ENG2L1
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and
media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic
programs and in their daily lives. Students will study and create a variety of informational,
literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on the consolidation of strategies
and processes that help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively.
This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 college or work-
place preparation course or Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11 college prepara-
tion course.
Prerequisite: ENG1P1 or 1D1
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