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FLEETWOOD PARK
SECONDARY SCHOOL
7940—156th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 3S5 Ph: (604) 597-2301 Fax: (604) 597-6481
Website: www.surreyschools.ca/schools/fltsec
Grade 9
COURSE SELECTION
2021 - 2022
Each Grade 9 student is required to take the following
courses:
Math 9
Science 9
Physical & Health Education 9
Humanities 9
Career Education 9
AND
Grade 9 students must choose one course from ADST, one
course from Arts Education and one more from either:
Languages, Applied Design Skills & Technology or Arts
Education
Inside this booklet for Grade 9s
Core Courses 4—5
ELECTIVES - 6
Languages
Applied Design Skills & Technology
Arts Education 10
Special Programs at Fleetwood Park 11
Fleetwood Park Secondary
Grade Nine Course Planning for 2021-2022
Grade 9 students are required to take the following courses:
Humanities 9…………………………... Page 4
Math 9 ..................................................... Page 4
Science 9 ................................................. Page 5
Physical & Health Education 9………… Page 5
ELECTIVES
LANGUAGES Page ARTS EDUCATION Page
Art Studio 9 ............................................10
French 9 ............................................................ 6 Drama 9 Introduction to Theatre .............10
Spanish 9 ........................................................... 6 Video Broadcasting 9 ..............................10
Choir 9 ....................................................10
APPLIED DESIGN SKILLS & TECHNOLOGY Band 9 ....................................................11
Computer Studies 10.......................................... 6 Jazz Band: Beginner ................................11
Entrepreneurship & Marketing 10 .................... 6 Dance 9 ...................................................11
Drafting 9 ......................................................... 7 Dance 9: Breakdance...............................11
Electronics & Robotics 9 .................................. 7 Musical Theatre 9....................................11
Engineering 9 .................................................... 7 Theatre Company 9 .................................11
Animation 9 ...................................................... 7
Woodwork 9 ...................................................... 7
Power Technology 9 ......................................... 7 OTHER
Textiles 9 ......................................................... 10 Special Programs at Fleetwood Park.......12
Foods & Fashion 9 ............................................ 10 Course Guide Arts Education Diagram...….. 12
Food Studies 9 .................................................. 10
Mathematics at Fleetwood Park Secondary
Core Courses The Mathematics program is designed to provide students with
opportunities to develop both a conceptual and procedural un-
derstanding of math. The aim at each grade level is to enable
students to reason and solve problems, to make connections be-
tween math and the world around them, to become mathemati-
HUMANITIES 9 cally literate and to gain an appreciation for mathematics.
Humanities 9 integrates the subjects of Social Studies 9 and Eng-
lish Language Arts 9 into one year-long course. Staying with the
same teacher throughout the entire year, students will experience
the curriculum of Social Studies 9 and English Language Arts 9
delivered in an integrated program. The skills and competencies MATH PATHWAYS
associated with the English curriculum will be explored through
novels, short-stories, poems, films and non-fiction media that
support the geographical and historical content being studied at
the time. Students will also learn about social responsibility and • • Arts & Social Sciences
civic engagement, and may take part in service learning activi- (Anthropology,
ties in the school and local community. Students will be evaluat- Criminology, Economics,
• Technical History, Humanities,
• Math
ed through a wide range of speaking, writing, reading, research, • Trade School
• Science
Languages,
service, presenting and listening assignments. Project work, in- • Engineering
• Direct entry to Political Science, • Medicine
dependent study, periodic tests and a final assessment contribute Psychology)
to students’ understanding of the course material. workforce • Business
• Communication Administration
• Education
• Undecided
Foundations Calculus
of Math 12
Pre Calculus
12
Workplace
Mathematics 11 Foundations Pre Calculus
of Math 11 11
Workplace
Mathematics 10
Math K — 9
Mathemoatics 9
SCIENCE 9
Science 9 deals with the following 4 Big Ideas and seeks to an-
swer the questions below through inquiry-based activities.
1. Cells are derived from cells.
• How do cells multiply?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of asexual and
sexual reproduction?
2. The electron arrangement of atoms impacts their chemical
nature
• Which pattern are shown on the periodic table?
• How can the periodic table be represented in a different
Prerequisite: Mathematics 8 form?
3. Energy can be transferred as both a particle and a wave.
Mathematics 9 continues to develop the big ideas, skills, and • Why do electrons flow in a circuit?
curricular competencies from Mathematics 8, but at a more ad-
• How does increasing current impact your personal safety
vanced level. Students will be expected to reason and analyze,
with electricity?
understand and solve, communicate and represent, and connect
4. The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are
and reflect these ideas through the course content, which is ex-
interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
pected to include, but is not necessarily limited to: operations
with polynomials, types of income, rational numbers and their • How do Earth’s major spheres interact?
operations, two-variable linear relations, multi-step one-variable • How do matter and energy move through ecosystems?
linear equations, exponents and their operations, spatial propor-
tional reasoning, probability and statistics in society, and finan- PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 9
cial literacy. The aim of Physical Health Education 9 is to enable all students to
develop knowledge, movement skills, and positive attitudes and
Both Mathematics 8 and 9 will provide the necessary foundation behaviours that contribute to a healthy, active lifestyle. It is ex-
and experience to enable students to select the Mathematics 10 pected that students successfully complete each level of PHE be-
pathway that is appropriate for them. Students should keep their fore proceeding to the next.
career objectives in mind as they progress from one math course
to the next. Placement in subsequent courses will be based on
The students will have the opportunity to:
career goals, performance, aptitude, and teacher recommenda- 1. Participate in, and experience, a variety of performance and
tions. Parents/guardians and students can feel free to discuss
leisure-oriented activities.
future mathematics plans with teachers and counsellors.
2. Develop positive attitudes towards physical activities.
3. Be able to develop positive personal and social health-related
Numeracy 9 behaviours, and work cooperatively in group activities.
4. Acquire skills and knowledge necessary to develop an active
Numeracy 9 develops some of the big ideas and curricular com- and healthy lifestyle.
petencies from Mathematics 8, but it is a course designed specif-
ically for building the numeracy skills necessary for success in a Activities include individual and dual activities, team games, and
workplace mathematics pathway. Content may vary depending dance. Examples of activities include: badminton, pickleball,
on the needs of the individual students in the class. weight training, basketball, softball, soccer, football, volleyball,
lacrosse, field hockey, floor hockey, minor games, and various
Numeracy 9 can be used as a prerequisite for Workplace Mathe- styles of dance.
matics 10, but it cannot be used as a prerequisite for Founda-
tions and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 10. Placement in this
course will be done in consultation with students, parents/ CAREER EDUCATION 9
guardians, teachers, and counsellors. In Career Education 9, students explore concepts such as identity,
leadership, personal planning, and transferable skills. As students
build on the foundation developed from their experiences in K–8,
they begin to explore in greater depth their skills and passions,
and begin to determine possible routes to their goals. The Career
Education 9 curriculum will be explored throughout the year in
various learning environments.
LANGUAGES APPLIED DESIGN & SKILLS
TECHNOLOGY
FRENCH 9 COMPUTER STUDIES 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 8 or **THIS GRADE 10 COURSE IS AVAILABLE FOR
equivalent.
Students will build upon skills learned and practiced in GRADE 9’S. Take it now and you will get credit for a
French 8 and continue to reap the rewards of learning one of grade 10 course!
Canada’s official languages. The benefits of learning French
include being better prepared to compete for jobs in Canada, This introductory course helps students build a foundation of
the ability to communicate abroad, and becoming more cul- digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technological-
turally sensitive. Learning how to recount stories in French ly driven society. Students will develop Word processing,
spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and presentation software
and the past tense are added at this level. Students will fur- skills. They will also learn about computer science, various
ther develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills programming languages, improve/learn how to touch type,
through songs, games, discussions, projects, and reading how to manage a computer by studying hardware configura-
and writing activities. Come join us! tions, software selection, operating system functions, net-
working, and safe computing practices. Throughout the
course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective elec-
tronic research and communication skills, and investigating
SPANISH 9 the social impact of computer technologies, while developing
Spanish 9 is an introductory course focusing on both oral and an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related
written communication. Spanish 9 aims to teach students to to the use of computers. This course has a lot to offer and is
understand, speak, read and write the language so that they full of fun assignments, it’ designed to benefit everyone who
may function in a Spanish speaking community. Students takes it.
will be introduced to verbal and non-verbal strategies to
help achieve comprehension and language acquisition. Span-
ish 9 students will also employ story-telling as a means of ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MARKETING 10
building understanding and communication. Spanish 9 will **THIS GRADE 10 COURSE IS AVAILABLE FOR
also introduce students to the culture, traditions and daily GRADE 9’S. Take it now and you will get credit for a
lives of Hispanic people.
grade 10 course!
This course is designed to introduce you to the role of busi-
ness in our society and the way in which it impacts our every-
day lives. If you want to learn how to be a smarter consumer,
learn about how businesses work, or get a taste of what our
senior Business courses have to offer, take this very popular
course. With the use of computers and through various fun
assignments, projects and presentations, you will learn about
the following:
Business communications: business documents, professional
business and group correspondence
Economics: competition in the marketplace, supply and de-
mand, production, resource allocation
Entrepreneurship: starting a business, business ownership, re-
search and innovation
Finance: financial management, budgeting, personal invest-
ment, credit
Marketing: changing nature of marketing, marketing mix (4
P’s), marketing research
Students wishing to obtain a Business degree in University, or
wishing to own and operate their own business in the future will
find this course very valuable.
DRAFTING 9 ENGINEERING 9
This entry level course teaches students how to draw the This entry level course is an introduction to Engineering and In-
blueprints and building plans that are used in the world of dustrial Design. It is a combination of Technology, Art and Sci-
Engineering and Architecture. Design principles, hand draw- ence and is designed for a creative and self-motivated student
ing techniques and CAD software will be taught in this pro- looking to gain hands on experience. Students who enjoy fixing,
ject based course. Project activities include designing a small building, designing and drawing really thrive in this course. The
house and drawing the building plans using 3D CAD soft- emphasis of this course is on developing problem solving skills by
ware and then building a foam board model. In addition to following a Design Process. Students will spend half the course
learning basic drafting skills, students will use a 3D printer on research, design and drafting and the other half on constructing
and a vinyl cutter to create stick-on decals. their projects. Members of this class will get experience working
Software used: AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit.
with hand tools, machines, computer technology and a variety of
materials. Projects undertaken in this course may include CO2 car
design, Aeronautics (Rockets), Structural Engineering, Model
ELECTRONICS & ROBOTICS 9 Planes and CNC manufacturing.
Prepare for a future world of Computer Automation and Ro-
botics by learning about Electronics. This course provides an
opportunity to learn the fundamentals of electricity and elec- ANIMATION 9
tronics, how electronic components function, and how to use This course introduces students to the world of Computer Graphic
electronic test equipment. Students will learn how electronic Arts and Animation. This is a lab-oriented course offering students
components function, how to build and prototype basic cir- a practical, “hands-on” approach to designing, creating, problem
cuits, soldering techniques and circuit board construction, and solving and building while working on Animation projects. Based
on computers, but including hand drawing skills, students will
how to use a multimeter. Take home projects include an LED learn concepts of 3D modelling, Lighting, Texturing, Rendering
lamp and the light seeking “MouseBot” project. Students will and Animating using industry standard Maya 3D animation soft-
incorporate 3D printing and CNC manufacturing in to their ware. Students will have an opportunity to design their own Ani-
projects and also be introduced to Arduino/robotics program- mation projects and movie clips within the assignment parameters.
ming. This course is recommended for creative students who can work
and learn independently and wish to explore the world of comput-
er animation.
WOODWORK 9
This course is a hands-on introduction to woodworking processes
with an emphasis on the development of critical thinking, time
management and problem solving skills. Students will become
familiar with the safe use of tools and machinery, reading and in-
.
terpreting drawing plans and following written instructions. Pro-
jects that may be constructed in this course are a wooden spoon, a
cutting board with CNC design, an end table or a band saw box.
POWER TECHNOLOGY 9/10
This is an introductory mechanics course. The focus of this course
will be on exploring the 2 and 4 stroke internal combustion engine
and how to work safety in a mechanics shop. Students will
learn about the parts and tools required to dismantle and re-
build a small engine and learn about the engine’s operating
systems. Students will also be given an introduction to precision
measurement, metalworking and various welding techniques.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to be introduced to
mechanical and metal trades careers.
Technology Education Course Selector
Animation Drafting Electronics Automotive Engineering Woodwork
Film & TV Architecture Electronics Auto Mechanic Engineering Construction
Career Paths Video Games Carpentry Technician Aircraft Mechanic Robotics Carpentry
Advertising Engineering Electrician Diesel Mechanic Industrial Design Cabinetry
Graphic Arts Design Engineering Heavy Duty Mechanic Millwright - CNC Furniture Design
Interior Robotics Millwright Programmer Arts & Crafts
Design - CNC Computer Machinist Machinist Wood Carver
Programmer Technician Welder Stage craft & movie
Computer AutoBody sets
ATTRIBUTES Programmer
I like working with
tools and machines
X X X X
I like working with
computers
X X X X
I like building things X X X X
I like Problem solving X X X X X
I like to be creative X X X
I like to draw X X X
I like model making
X X X
I like fixing things and
taking things apart to X X X X
see how they work
I don’t mind getting my
hands dirty
X X
I like Math & Science X X X
I prefer to work and
learn independently
X X X
I am better at following
clear directions and X X X
instructions
I like to work on my
feet rather than sit at a X X X X
desk
Technology Education Course Flow Chart
Grade 8
Tech. Ed.
Animation Drafting Electronics Engineering Power Tech. Woodwork
9 9 9 9 9 9
TEXTILES 9 DRAMA 9—INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
Discover the enjoyment of creating your own This introductory course focuses on building a strong foundation
clothing. Learn a variety of sewing techniques of theatre skills and theatrical language. Units of study will in-
to create textile garments and crafts. Commer- clude an introduction to vocal techniques, physical expression,
cial patterns will be used to make active wear, improvisation, character creation and development, puppetry,
storyboarding and scriptwriting, monologues, duologues,
sports wear and the latest fashion trends.
screenplays and musical theatre. Students will use theatre as a
means of exploring and expressing their personal identity.
FOODS & FASHION 9 Through dramatic self-expression, students are encouraged to
In this hands-on course, students will spend 1/2 gain insight into the perspectives and experiences of people
semester in the foods lab planning and preparing meals for from a variety of times, places and cultures. Students will create
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Classroom activities provide artistic works collaboratively, using ideas inspired by imagina-
students with opportunities to: prepare food, analyze food tion, inquiry and purposeful play. Through this collaborative
choices, and learn how to select reliable healthy recipes and work, students will build community, nurture relationships and
commercial food products. The second half of the course will utilize unique sensory language in order to create and communi-
focus on textiles. Students will create three textile items using cate themes and artistic vision.
commercial patterns. Evaluation will be based on labs, pro-
jects and in-class assignments. VIDEO BROADCASTING 9
Media and Broadcasting is a gr 9-12 course that actively en-
FOOD STUDIES 9 gages students in the creative processes of broadcast media from
Come join us on a tantalizing journey around the world audio/ video recording, editing, pre-production and post produc-
where you will learn how to prepare a wide variety of ethnic tion. Each of these aspects is a portion of the creation process
foods. Our journey starts in our own backyard where we will for Fleetwood Park’s FPTV broadcast and as such will be work-
travel all around the world from Europe to Asia. Learn how ing as a part of the production team throughout the semester.
the uniqueness of each country influences its cuisine. Evalu- Experience working with digital media is recommended for
ation is based on labs, written assignments, quizzes and pro- this course but not required.
jects.
ARTS EDUCATION
See diagram at the end of the booklet if you have any ques-
tions, or see Mr. Rossiter.
ART STUDIO 9
Art 9 is a foundation course designed for who those would
like to try out a variety of two and three dimensional media
including drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking and mul- CHOIR 9-10 (X BLOCK)
timedia sculpture. There will be a focus on Elements and Choir 9-10 is open to all grade nine students looking to strength-
Principles of Art and Design using different art processes and en and explore their singing voices in a group setting. Students
techniques and where appropriate historical/cultural contexts.
will learn choral fundamentals such as sight singing, breathing,
Personal exploration and experimentation are encouraged and
beginners are welcome. Students will be expected to keep a diction and performance etiquette. Students in this course will
visual journal as a record of their ideas, image development sing a wide variety of songs with and without accompaniment
and explorations. Come and join us in the studio! across different styles, languages, and time periods. Students are
expected to show a positive attitude towards themselves and
their peers regardless of training or experience. Students show-
ing a strong comprehension and ability may be invited to join
the Senior Choir (10-12 X-Block) in the second semester (not
for credit).BAND 9 MUSICAL THEATRE 9
Students will continue their musical and technical development Musical Theatre is a new course for students wishing to
from Grade 8 band. Students will continue to learn and improve strengthen and explore their singing voices in solo and small
on technical and musical development and theory while playing group settings. Students will learn singing fundamentals of
concert band music at the grade 2.5-3 level. Evaluation will be breathing, diction, vocal production, and performance etiquette,
based on in-class evaluations, practical evaluation, participation, specific to the genre of musical theatre. Units of study will be:
technical and musical development and attendance at all sched- technical fundamentals, solo performances, small group perfor-
uled events (concerts, festivals). mances, character studies, and the combination of movement
Each student is asked to provide their own instrument, but in and music. Students are expected to have a positive attitude to-
some cases, instruments can be supplied through the school. This wards themselves, their peers, and the class and to maintain an
is particularly the case with large instruments like bass clarinets, open, growth-focused mindset. Because of the nature of vocal
baritone saxophones, tubas and upright basses, etc. Those wish- improvement and technical fundamentals, it is highly suggested
ing to play percussion instruments are required to purchase their that students also take part in Choir 9. (X-block)
own sticks, mallets and mallet bag.
THEATER COMPANY 9 (X BLOCK)
JAZZ BAND: BEGINNER (X BLOCK) This course will run as a linear course throughout the school
Beginner Jazz band is an introduction to the Jazz idiom for play- year and is intended to give students the opportunity to take part
ers with 1 or more years experience on a Jazz appropriate instru- in a large theatrical production that communicates ideas, chal-
ment. (Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Piano, Bass, Guitar, lenges opinions, and inspires change. Students engage in every
Drums). This ensemble meets before school from 7AM until 8:20 aspect of theatre, including staging, costumes, make-up, sets,
twice a week and Fridays depending on the given rotation. Stu- and choreography, in order for students to learn about persever-
dent placement into this course is finalized by the directors ance, risk taking, collaboration, and exploration and reflection.
and posted in the band room within the first week of school or Classes will run 2-3 times per week after school, with additional
by audition if late addition. Students registered in this course time required around final productions. Students will choose to
must also be registered in Concert Band equivalent to their grade. specialize as on-stage performers or back-stage technical thea-
tre production staff. For the 2021-2022 school year, the Dragon
Tales Theater Co. will be producing TWO Theater Productions
– one in December, and one in May. Students who are interest-
ed in auditioning for leading roles in next year’s production are
strongly encouraged to enrol in Advanced Acting 10-12 and/or
Musical Theater 9-12 offered within the timetable. Additional-
ly, students will compete in various Theatre Festivals, and de-
sign additional in-school productions. This course runs after
school, Mondays and Wednesdays for actors, and Tuesdays and
Wednesdays for stage crew, and students must take it as an X-
DANCE 9 Block course.
Prerequisite: none
This course provides an introduction to a variety of dance forms
such as street styles, jazz, basic ballet, tap, Broadway and cultural
dances. Students will learn basic dance steps and terminology that
are universal to all dance forms. Students will also master choreo-
graphed routines and experiment with their own creative ideas in
dance combinations. Finally, students will showcase their learning
in a variety of settings in the school and community. Teamwork is
essential for success in this course.
DANCE 9: BREAKDANCE
Prerequisite: None
This course provides an opportunity to learn basic breakdance as
well as other street styles. Students will also be exposed to Broad-
way Dance and learn basic techniques and terminology that are
universal to this dance genre. Students will also master choreo-
graphed routines and experiment with their own creative ideas
while combining these styles. Finally, students will showcase
their learning in a variety of settings in the school and community.
Teamwork is essential for success.SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT
FLEETWOOD PARK
Learner Support Team (LST) English Language Learners (E.L.L.)
Fleetwood Park Learner Support Team (LST) seeks to The ELL Welcome Centre provides assessment tests to
support students in the regular classroom by using a most incoming ELL students. After establishing the stu-
variety of interventions. Assistance is provided through dents’ level of language, they are assigned classes appro-
collaboration with classroom teachers, small group priate to their level. ELL 1 (Starting and Emerging)
pull-outs and in-class assistance. Students may be offered and ELL 2 (Emerging and Developing) level students
an LST Support block where they may receive assistance may receive up to four ELL classes while ELL 3
with their class work. Students, teachers, parents and the (Developing and Expanding) students may receive up to
School Based Team may refer students for LST help. three ELL classes.
English 10 Prep ELL 1 (Starting and Emerging) – Students will work on
English 10 Prep is a prerequisite course for ELL students building a foundation for language and literacy skills--
bridging into regular English 10 courses. It is designed to reading, writing and oral communication. Emphasis will
help students develop their skills in written and oral com- be on sentence structure and increasing vocabulary.
munication in a variety of contexts. The course provides
opportunities for students to develop and refine their writ- ELL 2 (Emerging and Developing) – Students will con-
ing abilities. For oral communication, students will de- tinue to strengthen their language and literacy skills—
velop an awareness and appreciation of audience, purpose, reading, writing, and oral communication. Emphasis will
and context through performance and public speaking. be on complex sentence structures, the writing process and
strengthening comprehension.
ELL 3 (Developing and Expanding)– Students will work
on mastering language and literacy skills--reading, writing
and oral communication. Emphasis will be on academic
writing and strengthening comprehension.
BASES & LSB
(Learning Support BASES) Program
The BASES Program (grades 8-12) provides services for
students who are placed by district referral. All students
have met the Ministry of Education guidelines for
placement.
Students in the BASES program attend the BASES room
where they complete work from their integrated classes
and/or receive individual and small group instruction in
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