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Shanghai United International School
Jiaoke BC Program
2020-2021
Course Selection Book
START WITH THE END
IN MIND
SUIS JIAOKE BC PROGRAM
Principal’s Message Table of Contents
Principal’s Introduction 1
Graduation Requirements 2
Course List 2020-21 3-13
Chinese 4
Maths 4
Science 5
English Language Arts 7
Welcome to Jiaoke BC Program. Arts & Fine Arts 8
Start with the “end” in mind – when you Humanities & Business 11
graduate from SUIS-Jiaoke, where do you want to Physical Education 12
go? What college or university would you like to
Career & Life Education 13
attend? What program of study would you like to
pursue? What are your strengths, weaknesses, and Sample Timetable 14
areas of interest?
Route Planner: Engineering/Maths 15
These are all questions you should be Route Planner: Business 15
thinking about as you prepare for course Route Planner: Science 16
selections, and the Course Selection Guidebook
will be a useful tool in helping you answer these Route Planner: Arts 16
questions. Academic advisors and teachers can
help you answer questions about programs and
As a student, it is important to ensure you have
pathways, and the information included in this
the things you need to graduate and realize your
booklet should help you make good decisions
post-secondary pathway goals; use this booklet,
about the courses you need to get you to the
and the variety of other resources available, to
“end.”
help yourself along the way. Jiaoke staff are
caring, competent, and motivated– we’ll help
A carefully chosen balance of required,
you get to the “end,” but it’s up to you to walk the
academic, and elective courses will help you
path.
secure the knowledge and skills you need to
graduate and realize your post-secondary goals,
Brett Syer
while at the same time allowing you opportunity
to explore subjects you are interested in. The BC
Dogwood Diploma is internationally recognized as
B.C. Program Principal
a quality education, and the courses you select will
SUIS Jiaoke Secondary BC Campus
reflect that. The “perfect” timetable is the one that
55 Wan Yuan Road
works for you, and helps you meet your
Minhang District
requirements as a student while allowing you to
Shanghai
explore opportunities to broaden your knowledge,
China
experience growth, and contribute to our school
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community in a positive way.
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B.C. GRADUATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The B.C. Certificate of Graduation or "Dogwood Diploma" is awarded to students who successfully complete the
provincial graduation requirements.
SUIS JIAOKE 2020-2021 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
G10 - 2020-2021 G11 – 2020-2021 G12 - 2020-2021
Course Requirements Cr Course Requirements Cr Course Requirements Cr
English 10: Composition(S1) 2 English 11: Literary Studies (S1) 4 English 12: English Studies (S1-S2) 4
English 10: Literary Studies (S2) 2 English 11: Composition (S2) 4 Elective 1 4
Math Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10
4 Pre-Calculus 11 (S1) 4 Elective 2 4
(S1)
Science 10 (S2) 4 Canadian Social Studies 4 Elective 3 4
Physical & Health Education 10(S1-S2) 4 Science 11 (Choice - required) 4 Elective 4 4
Computer Studies 10 (1 Term) 2 Pre-Calculus 12 (S2; recommended) 4 Elective 5 4
Elective 6 (Humanities Choice;
Drama 10 (1 T) 2 Elective 1 4 4
required if not completed in G11)
Art Studio 10 (1 T) 2 Elective 2 4
Entrepreneurship & Marketing 10 (1T) 2 Elective 3 (if no Pre-Calculus 12) 4
Other Requirements Other Requirements Other Requirements
Mandarin 10 4 Mandarin 11 4 Mandarin 12 4
Chinese Social Studies 10 – History, Chinese Social Studies 11: History,
(REQ) 2
Geography, Politics Politics
Career Planning Career Planning Career Planning
Career-Life Education 4 Career Life Connections 4
Capstone Project (REQ)
Provincial Assessments Provincial Assessments Provincial Assessments
Provincial Literacy Assessment (REQ) Provincial Literacy Assessment (REQ)
Provincial Numeracy Assessment (REQ)
Highlights–Shanghai Education Bureau Requirements for Zhongkao & Huikao Preparation Humanities 12 – requirement may be met in G11 or G12
2
Courses
In order to graduate, students must acquire 80 credits and pass certain REQUIRED courses. Credits will be gained
from a combination of required courses, elective courses, and the Career & Life Education program.
Course name Status Credits Course name Status Credits
Mandarin 10 REQ 4 Art Studio 10 REQ 2
Mandarin 11 REQ 4 Drama 10 REQ 2
Mandarin 12 REQ 4 Computer Studies 10 REQ 2
Chinese Social Studies 10 REQ - Art Studio 11 ELECT 4
Chinese Social Studies 11 REQ 2 Computer Programming 11 ELECT 4
Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 REQ 4 Media Arts 11 ELECT 4
Pre-Calculus 11 REQ 4 Textiles 11 ELECT 4
Pre-Calculus 12 ELECT 4 Art Studio 12 ELECT 4
AP Calculus AB ELECT 4 Computer Programming 12 ELECT 4
AP Calculus BC ELECT 4 Media Arts 12 ELECT 4
Science 10 REQ 4 Drama 12: Film & Television ELECT 4
Environmental Science 11 REQ/CHOICE 4 Textiles 12 ELECT 4
Environmental Science 12 ELECT 4 Canadian Social Studies REQ 4
Anatomy & Physiology 12 ELECT 4 Marketing & Entrepreneurship 10 REQ 2
Chemistry 11 REQ/CHOICE 4 Psychology 12 ELECT 4
Chemistry 12 ELECT 4 20th Century History 12 REQ/CHOICE 4
Physics 11 REQ/CHOICE 4 Comparative Cultures 12 REQ/CHOICE 4
Physics 12 ELECT 4 Physical Geography 12 REQ/CHOICE 4
English 10 - Composition REQ 2 Canadian Political Studies 12 REQ/CHOICE 4
English 10 – Literary Studies REQ 2 Travel & Tourism 12 ELECT 4
English 11– Composition REQ 4 Accounting 11 ELECT 4
English 11 – Literary Studies REQ 4 Accounting 12 ELECT 4
English 12 – English Studies REQ 4 Economics 12 ELECT 4
Marketing & Promotion 12 ELECT 4
Career Life Education REQ 4 Leadership 12 ELECT 4
Career Life Connections REQ 4 Physical Education 10 REQ 4
Capstone Project REQ - Fitness & Conditioning 12 ELECT 4
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century, students can better recognize their Chinese
COURSE identity and inherit the legacy of Chinese traditional
culture.
DESCRIPTIONS Chinese Social Studies 10
Required course
PLEASE NOTE: not all courses will be offered each year. Chinese Social Studies 10 consists of Chinese
Courses described as ”Academic” have an increased level Geography and Politics. Chinese Geography
of challenge and may require more commitment to obtain
includes physical geography, human geography,
a top grade
and regional geography, which aims to develop
students' geographical practice ability and establish
a harmonious view of people and places. Chinese
Politics includes Economics, Marxist philosophy,
and basic principles of political science, which help
students to analyze different social events and
behaviors based on different values and from
different perspectives.
Chinese Social Studies 11
Required course
Chinese History and Politics are taught in the
Chinese Social Studies 11. Chinese History will teach
Chinese and world history. It is designed to help
Chinese students to understand Chinese history and
cultivate a national spirit. Chinese politics includes
Mandarin 10 Economics, Marxist philosophy, and basic principles
of political science. Students are expected to
Required course analyze different social events and behaviors based
Mandarin 10 is a yearlong course. It reinforces on different values and from different perspectives.
students’ reading and communication abilities
through learning classical Chinese works, modern
Chinese poems and comparative reading of plays Mathematics
from the east and the west.
Foundations of Math & Pre-
Mandarin 11 Calculus 10
Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 is a required
Required course course for Grade 10 students. It introduces students
Mandarin 11 continues the study of Mandarin 10. To to basic mathematical concepts in preparation for
cultivate critical thinking, students will read more Grade 11, 12 and Calculus. There are five big ideas or
ancient Chinese prose and translated foreign concepts covered in this course. The first concept
classics. looks at algebra, while the second looks at
polynomials and powers. The third concept
Mandarin 12 examines constant rate of change and linear
functions, relations and general functions. Concept
Required course four studies trigonometry and concept five looks at
mathematical relationships including financial
Through reading and analyzing ancient classical
literacy.
Chinese works and Chinese literature of the 20th
4
Pre-Calculus 11 college admission officers that students have
sought out the most rigorous course work available
Dogwood Diploma Required Course to them. College credit and/or advanced course
Grade 11 Pre-Calculus Mathematics is designed for placement will be determined by their performance
students who intend to deepen their mathematical on the AP Exam, the worldwide standardized exam
understanding. It builds on the topics studied in for students taking AP courses.
Grade 10 Mathematics and provides background
knowledge and skills for Pre-Calculus 12. The course AP Calculus AB
comprises, primarily, a high level study of
theoretical mathematics with an emphasis on real Pre-requisite: 80% in Pre-Calculus 12 OR
world applications. Students will learn how to solve teacher’s recommendation
complex equations through algebra and a graphing This course consists of a full high school academic
calculator, work with quadratics, and develop year of work and is comparable to a first-semester
knowledge of graphing related mathematics. calculus course in colleges and universities. In this
course, Students will learn the concept of limits,
derivatives, integrals and the Fundamental
Theorems of Calculus that establish the relationship
between integration and differentiation. Students
will be able to apply the concepts to solve various
problems graphically, numerically and analytically.
AP Calculus BC
Pre-requisite: “A” in Pre-Calculus 12 AND
teacher’s recommendation
This course consists of a full high school academic
year of work and is comparable to first and second
Pre-Calculus 12 semester calculus courses in colleges and
universities. AP Calculus BC is an extension of AB
Pre-requisite: >60% in PC11 rather than an enhancement. It covers all topics
Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics is designed for from AP Calculus AB, extends the content learned in
students who intend to deepen their mathematical AB to different types of equations, and introduces
understanding. It builds on the topics studied in the topic of infinite series.
Grade 11 Pre-Calculus and provides background
knowledge and skills for AP Calculus. The course
comprises, primarily, a high-level study of Science
theoretical mathematics with an emphasis on real-
world applications. Students will learn how to solve
Science 10
complex equations through algebra and a graphing Dogwood Diploma Required Course
calculator, work with quadratics, and develop
Science and scientific literacy play a key role in
knowledge of graphing related mathematics.
educating citizens of today for the world of
tomorrow. Science 10 explores important big ideas
including DNA as the basis for the diversity of living
AP Calculus
things, energy change is required as atoms
The College Board’s Advance Placement Program rearrange in chemical processes, energy is
(AP) enables students to pursue college-level conserved and its transformation can affect living
studies while still in high school. AP provides willing things and the environment, and the formation of
and academically prepared students with the the universe can be explained by the big bang
opportunity to earn college credit and/or advanced theory. Investigating these topics provides
placement. Taking AP courses also demonstrates to
5opportunities for students to better understand the Anatomy & Physiology 12 is an academic science
natural world. course that focuses on cells, biochemical processes,
and human biology systems. There will be some
Environmental Science 11 dissection of organs and specimens in this course.
Anatomy & Physiology 12 is often a requirement for
Pre-requisite: Science 10 medical post-secondary programs or for those
requiring a biology background. This is an academic
Environmental Science 11 investigates the complex
course with lots of vocabulary to be learned.
roles and relationships which contribute to the
diversity of ecosystems. It explores how changing
ecosystems are maintained by natural processes Chemistry 11
and how human practices affect the sustainability of
ecosystems. Environmental Science also cultivates
Pre-requisite: Science 10
how humans can play a role in stewardship and Chemistry 11 is a course that examines the
restoration of ecosystems. It aims to increase principles, laws, and theories of Chemistry through
students’ knowledge of the environmental scientific inquiry. It is composed of five units: Atoms
challenges of today, while continuing to cultivate and Molecules, Chemical Naming and Reactions,
scientific critical thinking skills. Moles and Stoichiometry, Solutions Chemistry, and
Organic Chemistry. It teaches skills and attitudes
that assist students in developing sound problem-
solving and decision-making. It provides various
ways for students to demonstrate their
understanding of scientific concepts such as
performing experiments, graphing results, and
creating displays and models.
Chemistry 12
Pre-requisite: Chemistry 11
Chemistry 12 examines the basic concepts,
principles, laws, and theories of Chemistry through
scientific inquiry. It is expected that students will be
Environmental Science 12 able to apply this framework as a tool for explaining
and predicting the outcome of chemical reactions
Pre-requisite: Environmental Science 11 and the factors affecting them. This course focuses
Environmental Science 12 explores how human on the reaction kinetics of equilibrium systems as
actions affect the quality of water and its ability to applied to precipitation, acid-base, and redox
sustain life and how human activities cause changes reactions.
in the global climate system. It investigates how Through knowledge acquisition and skill
sustainable land use is essential to meet the needs development students will be encouraged to reflect
of a growing population. Environmental Science on their habits and attitudes as related to
also cultivates how living sustainably supports the Chemistry, encouraging sound and ethical problem
well-being of self, community, and Earth. It aims to solving and decision making. Students will be
increase students’ knowledge of the environmental expected to make informed and responsible
challenges of today, while continuing to cultivate decisions about themselves, their homes, their
scientific critical thinking skills. workplaces, and the global community, as they
learn what Chemistry is and how it affects their daily
lives.
Anatomy & Physiology 12
Pre-requisite: Science 10
6Physics 11 English Language Arts
Pre-requisite: Science 10; 73% or above in English 10: Composition
Math Foundations 10
Composition 10 is designed to support a community
Physics 11 gives students the opportunity to explore of blossoming writers. Students will create coherent
some of the main principles and concepts in physics. and purposeful compositions both individually and
Big ideas of study for this course include motion, collaboratively. This course introduces students to
forces, energy and waves. Content includes varied structures, forms, and styles of compositions.
projectile motion, Newton’s laws, electricity, and Students will improve their written communication
power and efficiency. Students will be able to by questioning, sampling, drafting and revising their
comprehend laboratory and problem assignments, written work.
and communicate their knowledge in clear, concise
English. This course meets the requirements for
entrance to Physics 12.
Physics 12
Pre-requisite: Physics 11; 73% or above in
Pre-Calculus 11
Physics 12 covers similar topics with Physics 11 but
in more detail. Big ideas of study for this course
include measurement of motion, linear and circular
motion, fields, and momentum. Content includes 2-
dimensional analysis of; kinematics, dynamics,
equilibrium, work and power, as well gravitation,
electrostatics and electric circuits. Students will be
able to comprehend laboratory and problem
assignments, and communicate their knowledge in
clear, concise English. This course may be required English 10: Literary Studies
for students pursuing careers in science or
This course is for students who are interested in the
engineering.
exploration of literature. They will explore and
discover genre through a combination of short-
stories, novels, and First Nations texts. Lit Studies 10
is a glorious opportunity for students to enrich their
vocabulary, deepen their understanding of themes,
and demonstrate their knowledge of author’s craft.
As both critical thinkers and global citizens,
students will develop core competencies required to
effectively analyze, discuss and write about
literature.
English 11: Composition
Pre-requisite: English 10
Composition 11 is designed to support a community
of independent and confident writers. Students will
refine their written communication by questioning,
sampling, drafting and revising their written work.
This course will empower students to communicate
their ideas in different formats to varied audiences.
7In preparation for university, students will be taught The English Studies 12 course is designed to provide
how to properly cite and evaluate the credibility of students with opportunities to critically engage with
sources. Students will expand their core and explore a variety of texts. Throughout this
competencies through drafting, citation and course, students will gain insight on diverse
revision to demonstrate their critical thinking. worldviews and concepts of identity. This course will
challenge students to consider the past, the present,
and the future through literary genres, including
First Nations literature, while developing essential
skills. Students will develop communication and
problem-solving strategies transferrable to their
post-secondary studies. Students will expand their
understanding of what it means to be educated
global citizens in an ever-changing world.
Fine Arts & Applied Skills
Art Studio 10
Art Studio 10 is an introduction to Studio Arts.
English 11: Literary Studies Students will explore different materials and
Pre-requisite: English 10 processes to create art that expresses ideas, feelings
and a sense of identity. Students will use the specific
Literary Studies 11 allows students to delve deeply vocabulary of art to respond to and discuss art, and
into literature and various types of media, exploring investigate the role of art in reflecting and shaping
diverse topics, conflicts and themes. Students culture.
should expect to broaden their understanding of
themselves and the world by engaging with First
Peoples, Canadian and international literature. By Drama 10
considering author’s purpose and audiences, Students will be introduced to the skills and
students will develop their reading skills and critical techniques of drama in this course. Participating in
thinking. This course enhances students’ receptive drama games and performances will help students
and expressive abilities as they experience the to build their confidence, and many other important
interactive nature of literature. skills such as creativity, problem solving, active
listening, reflection and risk taking. Active
participation in drama will also help students
develop their English speaking skills. Students in
Dram 10 will have the opportunity to study and
perform many elements of drama including tableau,
mime, improvisation and reader’s theater. Students
will also be using different types of media, including
film and music, to create performances,
presentations and videos in Drama 10.
English 12: English Studies
Dogwood Diploma Required Course
8Computer Studies 10
Students will be taken through an overview of
several entry-level computer skills. These include
basic keyboarding, office software, online research,
and computer programming using block-based
code. Many of these skills are immediately
transferrable and important to other classes, not
just future programming classes. There is also a brief Computer Programming 11
unit on digital citizenship which explores issues
relating to ethics and responsibilities in the online Pre-requisite: Computer Studies 10
world. Finally, students will have an opportunity to Students will learn to build and program robots that
do a creative project, such as coding and designing will prepare them for engineering and computer
an interactive game. programming. Robotics develops a variety of
technical skills and students enjoy working in teams
Art Studio 11 to meet challenges, improving their collaborative
and communication skills.
Pre-requisite: Art Studio 10
Students will learn basic foundational skills in art Media Arts 11
through a variety of 2D and 3D activities. Students
will also develop their critical and creative thinking Students will learn basic media foundational skills
capabilities throughout the course. These skills will through a variety of hands on activities. Students
help both the beginner and advanced student in all will also develop their critical and creative thinking
future art and design-related endeavors. The main capabilities through complex assignments. These
focus areas studied in visual arts are painting, skills will help both the beginner and advanced
drawing, printmaking, materials and processes, and student in all future media and design-related
art appreciation. endeavors. The three main focus areas studied in
media arts are photography, Photoshop, and video
production.
Textiles 11
This is a hands-on course that provides students
with the skills to operate and maintain a portable
sewing machine. Students will learn the parts of the
sewing machine and how to safely operate the
machine, how to decide which type of fabric is
suitable for certain projects and how to recognize
and care for different types of fabrics. They will learn
9different sewing techniques (sewing buttons and critical and creative thinking capabilities through
buttonholes, zippers, hems, darts, pleats, etc.) and complex assignments. These assignments will take
how to read a pattern and follow instructions to place in and outside of school hours. The three main
construct sewing projects such as crafts (pin focus areas studied in media arts are photography,
cushions, pillows) and clothing items (purses, Photoshop, and video production.
aprons, shorts and/or dresses).
Drama 12: Film & Television
Art Studio 12 This course will introduce students to the basics of
Pre-requisite: Art Studio 11 preparing, filming, and editing short films. We will
cover the steps from pre-production to post-
Students will continue to develop their art skills
production, as well as looking at the career options
through a variety of 2D and 3D activities. They will
available in this field. Throughout the course, the
continue to refine their critical and creative thinking
students will work in groups to create short films in
capabilities throughout the course. The main focus
a variety of genres and styles. Students will learn the
areas studied in Art Studio 12 are painting, drawing,
analytical skills to breakdown a scene, character, or
printmaking, art appreciation and the role of art in
entire film (ex: movie reviewer/critique). Students
society.
will be encouraged to participate in local and city-
wide art events (Shanghai Student Film Festival).
Computer Programming 12 This course is open to grade 11 and grade 12
students.
Pre-requisite: Computer Programming 11
Students learn advanced programming skills using
Textiles 12
robotics. With the help of robotics, they can
visualize the outcome of their programming in 3D Pre-requisite: Textiles 11
space. This improves logical thinking skills. When
This course will build on the skills learned in Textiles
designing robots for the course’s specific
11. Students will learn to fit clothes to their figure
challenges, they develop problems solving and
type and choose their own patterns to complement
collaboration skills.
their present wardrobes. Students will use advanced
sewing techniques on fitted garments, including
Media Arts 12 pants and a jacket or coat. There may be
opportunities to visit textile mills and design schools
Pre-requisite: Media Arts 11
and agencies.
Students will continue to strengthen the skills
previously learned as well as learn new media skills.
This will be done through a variety of hands on
activities. Students will also continue to refine their
10Humanities & Business useful in understanding themselves and those
around them.
Canadian Social Studies
Required Course 20th Century History 12
The aim of the Canadian Social Studies curriculum is Pre-requisite: Canadian Social Studies
to develop thoughtful, active and responsible History 12 examines the major events of the
citizens who have the necessary skills to critically twentieth century which have shaped the world that
analyze the complex world we live in today. we know today. Emphasis is placed on the world
Students will develop their critical thinking and powers that influenced the course of history from
perspective taking skills as they examine important the buildup to World War I to the aftermath of the
Canadian issues in the 20th and 21st century. Cold War. Topics of study include the end of the age
Students will focus on developing their research, of imperialism, the rise of totalitarian states, the
communication and analysis skills in this inquiry- causes and consequences of World War II, the
based and project-based Social Studies course. impacts of the Cold War around the globe, and the
development of conflicts in the post-colonial world.
Marketing & Entrepreneurship 10 History 12 is an academic humanities course which
requires critical thinking and keen communication
This is a one term course that introduces students to
skills.
the basics of both entrepreneurship and marketing.
Some of the topics covered in this course are
characteristics of entrepreneurs, life cycles of Comparative Cultures 12
products, marketing strategies and concepts and
Pre-requisite: Canadian Social Studies
ethics in business. Throughout the course, students
will have the opportunity to apply the skills they've Take an exciting journey through the ages, from
learned in a variety of hands-on activities such as ancient Egypt to the Islamic Empire. Reflect upon
creating their own small businesses and promoting the times of men and women – kings and queens,
school events. conquerors and slaves, philosophers and athletes,
artists and scientists – as they lived in Egypt, Greece,
Rome, and the Islamic world. How did the gods and
heroes affect the daily lives of the ancient Greeks
and Romans? What are the world’s major religions
and who first practiced them? Ultimately, what is
‘civilization’? Through discussion, projects, films,
games and slide presentations, discover how we
have evolved from hunter-gatherers into a global
village.
Physical Geography 12
Pre-requisite: Canadian Social Studies
Geography 12 incorporates data from a variety of
Psychology 12
sources which allows us to better understand our
Psychology 12 is an introductory course in the study globally connected world. It explores how natural
of human behavior. Among topics studied will be processes such as plate tectonics, processes of
human development, sleep and dreams, personality gradation, weather systems and other forces have
development and measurement, principles of an impact on human and natural systems.
learning, motivation and emotions, hypnosis, Geography 12 also investigates how interactions
frustration and conflict, and abnormalities and between human activities and the atmosphere
treatment of antisocial behavior, psychosis, and affect local and global weather and climate.
neurosis. Throughout the course, students will learn
how an understanding of human behavior can be
11Canadian Political Studies 12 Accounting 12
Pre-requisite: Canadian Social Studies Pre-requisite: Accounting 11
Students in Political Studies 12 will look at the This is a practical hands-on accounting course
different theories and political structures that have building on the knowledge students have attained
helped shaped Canadian politics today. In addition, through Accounting 11. Students will apply
students will have a chance to look at different knowledge of accounting through a variety of
competing political ideologies and which ones have computer-based projects using Simply Accounting
helped shape modern political institutions. The and Microsoft Excel software. Students will analyze
course will also look at local, regional and and solve accounting problems and produce and
international issues, electoral systems, public present accounting reports for a small business. It is
policies and international systems. strongly suggested students achieve 70% or above
in Accounting 11 and begin this course as soon as
Travel & Tourism 12 possible after finishing Accounting 11.
Pre-requisite: Entrepreneurship & Marketing Economics 12
10
Economics 12 is an introductory course which
Did you know that in 2016, Shanghai attracted explores the fundamental principles of economics
about 300 million visitors? Tourism 12 students will and their applications at both a micro- and
identify key economic drivers within our macroeconomic scale. Students gain an
community. This course will guide students on local, understanding of the behaviour of markets and
national, and international tourism issues and help economic decisions that affect everyday life.
them investigate different sectors of the industry by Students planning to undertake advanced studies in
evaluating and catering to the needs of travelers. business will find this an essential course to help
This can be through: managing hotels, restaurants, understand a variety of economic interactions in
cruise ships, resorts, theme parks, and any other society.
kind of hospitality you can imagine. Operating busy
tourist locations, creating marketing around the
world of leisure and travel, and planning tailored Marketing & Promotion 12
events are just a few of the key aspects explored in
Pre-requisite: Marketing & Entrepreneurship
this course. Using a mix of economics, marketing,
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and leadership experience, students should be able
to develop the skills to know how to spot trends and This course covers the roles and functions of
locate their own career niche in this exciting field. Marketing. Students will gain a thorough
understanding of marketing concepts such as
planning and development, pricing, promotion, and
Accounting 11 distribution. Students will evaluate marketing
Accounting 11 is an introductory course in methods businesses use to inform the world of their
accounting, providing students with the knowledge products, describe how governments regulate
of how businesses keep financial records. Students businesses, and analyze how cultures affect the way
will use a manual system to learn correct businesses market their products internationally
bookkeeping techniques based on generally and nationally.
accepted accounting principles. Students will
prepare accounting documents such as Trial
Balances, Balance Sheets, Income Statements &
Worksheets for a Service Business. Students will Physical & Health Education
become familiar with Simply Accounting software
and Excel Spreadsheets. Physical Education 10
This course introduces students to different sports
and sport related skills. Students are empowered to
make good choices and adopt healthy habits
12through goal setting and skill building. Healthy and staging of school events. It is through the
living and the enjoyment of sport are the larger activities and programs that are run by the class that
goals of the course along with teamwork, leadership the students will learn and practice the concepts and
and skill development. The course will cover such skills of leadership.
sports as Ball Hockey, Badminton, Ultimate and
Basketball. In the Dance unit students work
individually and in groups to practice dance moves, Career & Life Education
choreograph, instruct, and eventually perform their
routines for an audience of peers and teachers. Career-Life Education & Career-
Life Connections
Career-Life Education (CLE) and Career-Life
Connections (CLC) help students learn how to
effectively manage their life journey. Through
purposeful career-life development, students learn
to recognize their evolving interests and strengths,
refine their learning goals, and apply this self-
knowledge to exploring possibilities post-
graduation, in diverse education, work, and
personal contexts. In this way, students are able
recognize who they want to be in the world and how
progress towards it.
Fitness & Conditioning 12
Capstone Project
Pre-requisite: PE10
The capstone is a rigorous learning opportunity for
Students experience a variety of fitness activities students to reflect and share in personally
designed to improve personal fitness, including meaningful ways. The purpose of the capstone is for
weight training, hill and stair running, yoga, boot students to demonstrate the knowledge,
camps, circuit and interval training; as well as competencies, and passion(s) that they can offer the
various field experiences. They will gain exposure to world, as they integrate personal interests and
different types of fitness classes in the community. strengths with preferred future possibilities. It is a
For example hiking, martial arts, spinning, Parkour, representation of the student’s learning journey and
boxing, and rock climbing. provides an opportunity to reflect and synthesize as
Throughout the course, students will focus on well as showcase and celebrate.
setting and working towards personal fitness goals.
They will deepen their understanding of the
components of fitness by taking and administering
different tests, including the beep test, step test,
push-ups etc. Personal fitness goals can target any
or all the components of fitness, including
cardiovascular endurance, strength, power, agility,
and flexibility.
Leadership 12
Leadership is designed to instruct students in the
various methods and techniques for planning,
implementing and evaluating projects related to
school activities. Topics include public speaking,
communication, teamwork, management skills,
self-awareness, human relations, and promotion
13SAMPLE SEMESTER TIMETABLE
Grade 9 Grade 10
Course Name Course Name
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
English 09 English 10: Composition English 10: Lit Studies
Foundations of Math & Pre-
Math 09 Science 09 Science 10
Calculus 10
Computer Studies 10 & Drama 10 & Art Studio 10 &
Social Studies 09
Entrepreneurship & Marketing 10
Physical and Health Education 09 Physical and Health Education 10
Mandarin 09 - Chinese Social Studies 09 – Language
Mandarin 10 - Chinese Social Studies 10 - Language Studies 10
Studies 09
Grade 11 Grade 12
Course Name Course Name
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
English 11: Lit Studies English 11-Composition English 12: English Studies
Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 12 OR Elective 3 Elective 1 Elective 4
Canadian Social Studies Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 5
Science 11 (Choice) Elective 1 Elective 3 Elective 6
Mandarin 11 – Chinese Social Studies 11 – Language Mandarin 12 – Career Life Connections – Capstone
Studies 11 – Career Life Education Project
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14Engineering / Mathematics / Computer / Architecture Route
Competitive Averages Language Requirements
Engineering - mid 80s to low 90s IELTs 6.5
Computer & Math - mid 80s to low 90s
Suggested Course Schedules
Computer
University Geography 12
English 12 Math 12 AP Calculus Physics 12 Chemistry 12 Programming
Program 12 History 12
Engineering Required Required Required Required Required Optional Recommended
Computer
Required Required Required Required Required Optional Recommended
Engineering
Architecture
Required Required Required Recommended Recommended Optional Recommended
studies
Computer
Required Required Required Recommended Optional Optional Recommended
Science
Mathematics Required Required Required Recommended Optional Optional Recommended
Business Route
Competitive Averages Language Requirements
Arts - mid to high 80s IELTs 6.5
Business – mid 80s to low 90s
Suggested Course Schedules
Computer Marketing 12
University Leadership History 12
English 12 Math 12 AP Calculus Science 12 Programming Accounting 12
program 12 Geography 12 12
Economics 12
Economics Required Required Recommended Recommended Optional Recommended Optional Optional
Business /
Required Required Recommended Recommended Optional Recommended Optional Optional
Commerce
Accounting Required Required Recommended Recommended Optional Recommended Optional Optional
Finance Required Required Recommended Recommended Optional Recommended Optional Optional
course requirements vary from school to school: research the universities you are interested in and check program requirements online
15Science Route
Competitive Averages Language Requirements
Science Courses - mid 80s to low 90s IELTs 6.5
Suggested Course Schedules
University Anatomy & Geography 12
English 12 Math 12 AP Calculus Physics 12 Chemistry 12
Program Physiology 12 History 12
Science
Required Required Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended Optional
(General)
Biology Required Required Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended Optional
Environment &
Required Required Required Recommended Required Recommended Optional
Energy
Physics Required Required Required Required Recommended Optional Optional
Chemistry Required Required Recommended Recommended Required Optional Optional
Health Studies Required Recommended Optional Recommended Required Required Optional
Arts & Humanities
Competitive Averages Language Requirements
Literature, Humanities - mid to high 80s IELTs 6.5
Media, Visual, Design – mid to high 80s
Suggested Course Schedules
Art Studio 12
University History12/ Drama 12: Film
English 12 Math 12 AP Calculus Science 12: or Media Arts
Program Geography 12 & TV
12
Humanities Required Recommended Optional Optional Optional Recommended Optional
Arts (General) Required Recommended Optional Optional Optional Recommended Optional
Visual Studies Required Recommended Optional Optional Recommended Optional Optional
Media Studies Required Recommended Optional Optional Recommended Optional Recommended
Design Required Required Optional Optional Recommended Optional Optional
Hotel
Required Recommended Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Management
course requirements vary from school to school: research the universities you are interested in and check program requirements online
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