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STUDENT HANDBOOK
2021-2022
Aden Bowman Collegiate
GREEN & GOLD Course Selection Guide 2021-2022
At Aden Bowman
Collegiate, what we
value most, what we are Marnie Ross
all about, is implicit in
our school colours — PRINCIPAL
green and gold.
Green represents
Jason Wagar
engagement with our
community, our school’s
VICE PRINCIPAL
focus on environmental
sustainability, and social Kirk Gordon
justice. We are home to
unique curricular Brittany Williams
offerings such as
Collective Voice and GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS
Integrated
Programming, along
with extracurricular
clubs and activities that TABLE OF CONTENTS
emphasize active Introduction 2
citizenship and social English as an Additional Language & International Baccalaureate 3
responsibility. Grade 9 Program 4
Secondary Course Offerings 7
Gold signifies Aden
Bowman’s proud Secondary Level Subject Areas
tradition of excellence Collective Voice 6
in academics, fine arts, English 8
and athletics. Our Visual Art 11
students perform at the Fine Arts 13
highest levels in all Mathematics 15
three areas, and our Physical Education 18
alumni continue to Practical and Applied Arts 19
contribute their time Science 23
and talents to benefit Second Languages 26
this city, this province, Social Sciences 28
and beyond. Online Learning 31
Unique Programs are Offered in Saskatoon Public Schools 33
Green and Gold – our Core Requirement Graduation Plan 34
colours say it all! Post Secondary Information 35
Aden Bowman Collegiate
Introduction A positive relationship between school and
This booklet provides information on the home fosters the academic, social, and
curricular program at Aden Bowman emotional growth of students. Counsellors
Collegiate for the 2018-2019 school year. The invite parents to meet with them
courses listed are those that the school is concerning their children.
prepared to offer at the time of printing. Our
actual 2018-2019 schedule of courses will be School Counsellors
determined by student enrolment numbers • Involve parents
and available resources. Courses with low • Inform parents or guardians of
enrolment may be cancelled. Certain situations or behaviours that may
A SCHOOL WITH A programs may have restrictions in terms of harm their child or others
enrolment if resources are limited. • Obtain parenting skills information
MISSION Student Services
• Provide referral information about
community resources
• Protect the privacy of information
The Student Services program is designed to
Aden Bowman Collegiate promote academic, educational, personal,
shared by parents and students
has a tradition that social, and career development. As an
encourages students and integral part of the secondary program, Level Changes
staff to pursue excellence counselling and guidance builds a foundation Level changes from regular to modified
for learning based on: programing will be done in consultation
in all things. with families based on a series of data
• Positive attitude toward school and
The academic, athletic, learning points and observations.
• Personal responsibility
and performing arts Students identified by Student Services/
• Respect for self and others Resource as requiring additional academic
programs are recognized • Knowledge and skills for employment support to be successful in core subjects
in our city and province may be offered modified credit options in
for outstanding Research indicates that counselling and English, History, Math, and/or
performances on the part guidance programs: Science. Modified courses are locally
• Improve academic achievement developed and have their own unique
of Aden Bowman • Enhance educational and career planning
Collegiate students. curricula. Credits are identified by 11, 21
and school-to-work transition and 31 course codes (e.g. English 10 is
• Foster positive attitudes toward school, regular, English 11 is modified).
The achievements of our learning, and work
students range from • Increase acquisition and application of Course levels are determined separately for
awards such as the Rhodes conflict resolution skills each subject and based on the student’s
Scholarship for academic • Decrease dropouts ability and needs. For example, a student
may take regular English and modified
excellence, to numerous Math. If there are insufficient registrations
School counsellors:
provincial championships • Help resolve problems that interfere to schedule an entire section of a modified
in athletics and award with learning course, teachers will meet the instructional
winning performances in • Counsel individuals and groups and assessment requirements of the
music and drama. In order • Conduct guidance learning activities modified curricula in the regular classroom
• Facilitate educational planning setting.
to meet the needs of such • Provide career planning and vocational
a talented and diverse educational opportunities
Many post-secondary courses accept
student body, the school’s • Make available information on financial modified credits for entry. Consulting with
program is enriched each aid and college planning a school counselor is recommended to
year through the ideas and • Support students with special needs confirm which programs accept these
energy of our professional • Offer crisis intervention and prevention credits as pre-requisites.
staff. The curricular and • Make referrals to community agencies
and professionals as needed
extra-curricular programs,
as well as the teachers A teacher, parent, administrator, friend or
who lead them, assist all agency may refer students to a counsellor, or
Aden Bowman Collegiate a student may self-refer.
students in their pursuit of
excellence.
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Aden Bowman Collegiate
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
EAL
English as an Additional
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
at Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a two year
Language Program program that starts in grade 11 for students who are academically motivated,
Aden Bowman offers support to service oriented, and who desire the rigorous international curriculum that
students who are learning focuses on our role as citizens in a global society. The International
English. The goal of supporting
English language learners is to Baccalaureate Organization’s goal is to provide students with the values and
enable them to succeed opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, think
academically and complete creatively and critically, and respect others in our global community.
graduation requirements.
Support to learn English may be Over a two year period, IB Diploma students study six academic subjects, one
provided through: direct
instruction classes and EAL
from each group on the model, although a second group 2-4 subject may
support classes. Specific course supplant group 6. Students must also fulfill the Knowledge (TOK), Creativity,
offerings will depend on Activity, and Service (CAS) and the Extended Essay. Three subjects must be
enrolment and student need at studied at the higher level (HL) and three at the standard level (SL). IB
each collegiate.
philosophy promotes the development of a well-rounded, service orientated
Direct instruction classes are citizen of the world.
focused on language proficiency:
the ability to speak, read, write Most universities around the world recognize/recruit the IB graduate—at the
and listen with comprehension. University of Saskatchewan, students can receive transfer credit for some of
The direct instruction class may
their IB courses (includes EE and ToK) each with an IB mark of at least 5 (on a
take these from content classes
such as social studies, math, scale of 1-7). See http://explore.usask.ca/admissions/transfer/ for more
science or English language arts information on IB Recognition at the University of Saskatchewan. Student
in an effort to build the who complete the IB Diploma Programme will also achieve a Saskatchewan
vocabulary and academic skills high school diploma.
necessary for students to be
fully integrated into the regular
classroom. Some direct More information can also be accessed at www.ibo.org. Any questions about
instruction classes may provide this exciting educational opportunity in Saskatoon can be directed to Student
an elective credit. They may be Services, Mrs. Soper (soperk@spsd.sk.ca), school administration, Mr. P.
offered at all levels of language Humbert, Principal (humbertp@spsd.sk.ca) or Mr. J. Speir (speirj@spsd.sk.ca).
proficiency and for all grades.
An EAL support class is a period
in which a student can receive
additional time and assistance to
complete course work from his/
her classes. There is no credit
for this class.
Language learning is a process
that takes a lot of time and hard
work. The speed at which a
student learns the language is
affected by many factors.
Students should consult with the
guidance counsellor and/or EAL
teacher to choose their classes.
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Grade 9 Program
English Language Arts A09 and B09
The English 9 courses focus on three
Social Studies 09
Grade 9 students will explore worldviews
ATTENTION:
learning goals: Compose and Create; of past societies and connections be- STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 09
Comprehend and Respond; and Assess tween the past and the present. Students
and Reflect. These courses offer a bal- will consider how worldviews are shaped Check your choices clearly on
ance among the various language strands and how they are expressed by people the course selection sheet.
of reading, writing, speaking, listening, living in particular times and places. Stu- Be sure that you and your
viewing, and representing. The language- dents will explore diverse sources of his- parents read the information
based courses are organized using a the- torical information, including oral histo- about courses carefully
matic framework. The A09 themes in- ries, images, literature, and the arts. before making selections.
clude The Search for Self, Indigenous and Through this inquiry into past societies, Grade 9 students must have
Norse Narratives, and Doing the Right students will reflect upon their own full timetables (no spares)
Thing. The B09 themes include Exploring worldviews, assess the influences of the with English counting as two
Love, Loyalty and Relationships, Surviving past on the present, and further develop subjects and mathematics
and Conquering, and Looking Beyond. their historical consciousness. counting as two. Note which
courses are compulsory.
Mathematics 09 Verification forms will be
Science 09 sent home in May.
Mathematics 09 is divided into four This course uses the scientific process to
themes: Number; Pattern; Shape & Space investigate everyday phenomena. It is
and Statistics. Also Integrated into the COMPULSORY SUBJECTS:
activity centered, focusing on experi-
math 9 program is a Practical and Applied English 09
mental work, problem solving, discus-
Arts component which focusses on Infor- Mathematics 09
sion, projects, and the application of
mation Processing, Design Studies and Science 09
mathematics to science. Topics include
Entrepreneurship. Social Studies 09
chemistry, electricity, space science and
Physical Education 09
reproduction.
Health 09
Math 09 PLUS Career 09
Math 09 Plus is designed to be a skills
Practical Applied Arts 09
strengthening class for students who
Arts Education 09
experience difficulty in Math. It will focus
on enhancing math skills, such as opera-
Students must choose 1
tions with integers and fractions, equa-
additional classes from the
tion solving, as well as the key concepts
following:
within the Math 09 curriculum. Students
will be able to move into the appropriate
Industrial Arts 09
Gr. 10 Math Pathway upon completion.
Independent Living 9
French 09
**Choral 09
** If Choral 9 is chosen,
choose 1 additional elective.
RESOURCE ROOM
(BY TEACHER
RECOMMENDATION)
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Grade 9 Program
Health, Career, and Physical Arts Education 9 French 09
Education 9 The grade nine Arts Education Come join the fun as you develop your
This full year, every day course Curriculum incorporates all four strands French language skills by participating
integrates three areas of learning and of drama, art, music and in activities that focus on developing,
is an opportunity to engage our grade movement. Grade nine students will understanding, and speaking French.
9’s in action planning for physical, have the opportunity to explore a Written activities are integrated to
mental and emotional health and number of strands throughout their reinforce your communication skills.
wellbeing. grade 9 experience. Students will Students build and utilize vocabulary
complete all outcomes of the Grade 9 through activities that reflect real life
Physical Education is based on the Arts Education Curriculum through the experiences.
following outcomes and goals. lens of Band, Drama, Visual Arts, and
The units studied in grade nine are
Dance. Students wanting to take band,
Back at It (Getting back into French);
Students will: must take Arts Education through the
The Movies; and World of Work (Part-
• Enjoy and engage in healthy lens of band.
Time Jobs).
levels of participation in Band 9
movement activities to support Notes:
In this course students will explore the Students with a French immersion
lifelong active living in the Arts Education outcomes with a focus on
context of self, family, and background must identify themselves
music and band. This is a non- when registering. Recommendations
community (Active Living). semester performance based classed
• Enhance quality of movement by will then be made for an appropriate
taking place every 2nd day all year grade placement in secondary school
understanding, developing, and long. Band Arts Ed. 9 is a traditional
transferring movement concepts, French.
band format with all of the band
skills, tactics, and strategies to a instruments included and expanding on Students who have no previous
wide variety of movement the learning concepts brought in by background in Core French are
activities (Skillful Movement) the Arts Education Curriculum. encouraged to see the guidance
• balance self through safe and counsellors for more information.
respectful personal, social, Choral 09
cultural, and environmental Students registered in choral class
interactions in a wide variety of should have a keen interest in singing. LEARNING ASSISTANCE
movement activities Group instruction is given in vocal
(Relationships) technique, listening, music theory, RESOURCE CLASS
solfege, diction, ear training and part This program is designed to assist
singing. A broad range of popular , folk students who have significant
Health Education, as part of a learning difficulties and who
comprehensive school health and traditional music will be studied.
Students in this class are members of require support with the regular
program, will support students in
the Aden Bowman Choir and participate curriculum. The resource teacher
developing a solid foundation for
in all rehearsals, performances, and and classroom teachers will
attaining and maintaining a balanced
special projects of the choir. Students collaborate in developing
life.
are required to obtain an Aden Bowman strategies to assist these students
music shirt as part of the uniform. with their academic classes.
Career Education is designed to Support with curriculum will be
develop the competencies required provided in conjunction with
by all people to successfully manage The choir class operates outside of the
regular timetable. Students will be teaching learning strategies so
their work and life. This renewed that students will become
curriculum reflects the latest career required to attend class before school
starts and/or during the noon hour. independent learners.
development research, updated
technology, and recent resources. All There are three rehearsals/classes each
week. Students may take choir as an For more information we invite
students will explore the connection you to contact Student Services at
between learning and work pathways eleventh class.
Aden Bowman Collegiate, 683-
and their connection to community. 7606.
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Grade 9 Program
Industrial Arts 09 Collective Voice 9
This course focuses on two areas: Collective Voice is an integrated
design and woods fabrication. program offered to Grade nine
The course is a (PAAS) Practical & students at Aden Bowman Collegiate
Applied Arts Survey that introduces that combines Social Studies, English
the student to toy design. Projects in and Arts Education around a central
the 50 hour course will be selected theme of social and environmental
from four top designs, while projects justice. This focus allows us to
in the 100 hour course are selected seamlessly incorporate indigenous
from over 40 classic toy designs. perspectives as we seek to
These include planes, cars, trucks, understand the effects of colonization
trains, excavators, and many other on people and land. The goal of the
toys. As each student will build a toy program is to help students find their
of their choice; imagination and voice and share it!
creative skill are encouraged.
The students learn to become
The finishing process is extensive for independent and responsible as they
the 100 hour course, while finishing make and implement plans for
work for the 50 hour project will only moving about the city. Through the
include staining. If time permits, use of google classroom, students
students in the 100 hour course can gather evidence of learning through
attempt a second project of their own team work, research, reflection and
choosing, provided they cover any discussion.
additional material costs. The
The classroom environment for
standard course fee of $35.00 covers
Collective Voice is also a unique
materials for the basic projects in
learning experience for Grade 9
both the 50 and 100 hour courses.
students. Our program features a
relaxed and collaborative atmosphere
Independent Living 9 that invites students to engage with
The course assists students to develop the subject matter in a democratic
basic skills for family and independent community. The program runs for a
living. Students develop skills in the half day for the full year, allowing
areas of food and nutrition, clothing students to build strong relationships
management and construction, and develop the skills and habits
learning the elements and principles necessary to become lifelong learners
of design, and consumer education. and engaged citizens.
The course includes time in the food
and clothing labs. Additional sewing “My year in CV has been the most
project costs will be paid by the eye opening experience, adventure
student. filled, and best year of my life.”
“A once in a lifetime experience that
exceeded my expectations and
changed my world view almost
entirely.”
“Phenomenal. Honestly, this program
gave me a voice and a way to share
my opinion with the world.”
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Course Offerings
GRADE 10 OFFERINGS GRADE 11 OFFERINGS GRADE 12 OFFERINGS
Accounting 10 Accounting 20 Digital Media 30
Band 10 Active Living 20 Drafting 30
Choral 10 Advanced Art 20/30 Drama 30
Construction & Carpentry 10 Band 20 Earth Science 30
Dance 10 Choral 20 English A30
Drama 10 Creative Writing 20 English B30
English A10 or English A11 (one of) Computer Science 20 English B30: Language through Philosophy
English B10 or English B11 (one of) Construction & Carpentry 20 Entrepreneurship 30
PAB10 Cooking/Sewing Dance 20 Food Studies 30
French 10 Digital Media 20 Financial Literacy 30
German 10 Drafting 20
French 30
History 10 Drama 20
German 30
Information Processing 10 English 20
History 30
Japanese 10 Environmental Science 20
History 30/ELA 30
Jazz 10 Financial Literacy 20
Indigenous Studies 30
Math Workplace & Apprenticeship 10 French 20
Interior Design 30
Math Foundations & Precalculus 10 German 20
Information Processing 30
Math 11 Health Science 20
Music/Guitar 10 History 20 Integrated History 30/English A30
Photo 10 Indigenous Studies 20 Japanese 30
Robotics and Automation 10 Information Processing 20 Law 30
Science 10 or Science 11 (one of) Japanese 20 Life Transitions 30
Visual Arts 10 Jazz 20 Math Foundations 30
Wellness 10 Math Workplace & Apprenticeship 20 Math Apprenticeship 30
Math Foundations 20 Math Pre-Calculus 30
Math Pre-Calculus 20 Music/Guitar 30
Math 21 Photography 30
Media Studies 20 Physical Education 30
Music/Guitar 20 Physics 30
Physical Education 20 Psychology 30
Physical Science 20 World Religions 30
Photography 20 Arts Education *
Robotics and Automation 20 Band 10, 20, 30
Visual Arts 20 Choral 10, 20, 30
Dance 10, 20, 30
GRADE 12 OFFERINGS Drama 10, 20, 30
Accounting 30 Guitar 10, 20, 30
Academic Research / Work Placement 30 Jazz 10, 20, 30
Active Living Fitness 30 Visual Art 10, 20, 30
Band 30
Practical & Applied Arts **
Biology 30
Digital Media Production 30
Calculus 30
Career Work Education A30/B30 Drafting 10, 20, 30
Chemistry 30 Entrepreneurship 30
Choral 30 Financial Literacy 30
Clothing 30 Food Studies 30
Computer Science 30 Information Processing 10, 20, 30
Construction & Carpentry 30 Life Transitions 30
Creative Writing 30 Photography 10, 20, 30
Dance 30 Robotics and Automation 30
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ABCI English Pathway
Grade 9
ELA09 & ELB09
Grade 10
ELA10/11 & ELB10/11
GRADE 11 ELECTIVES:
Grade 11 Creative Writing 20
Media Studies 20
ELA20/21
Journalism 20
Online
It is highly recommended that students
take at least one of the above electives
before taking Creative Writing 30.
GRADE 12 ELECTIVES:
Grade 12 Creative Writing 30
ELA30/31 & ELB30/31
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English Course Offerings
English Grade 10 English A/B Media Studies 20
In the English Language Arts Program (ELA10/ELB10 - ABCI Pre-IB) Prerequisite: ELA10 A or ELA10B
(ELA), students develop their language This course offers a balance among You are the creators and consumers
abilities directly and indirectly through the various language strands of ELA. of mass communication and pop
speaking, writing, listening, reading, A more in-depth analysis of culture. Skills learned through
viewing, and representing. Each level of literature and media is a focal point Media Studies will include
English is developed around the goals of of this course. It is intended for analysing, appreciating, and
Compose and Create; Comprehend and students who have good reading and critiquing the influences of the
Respond; and Assess and Reflect. English writing skills and have a desire to media through the lens of film. You
Language Arts at the 20 level also offers work with abstract ideas and will become a more critical and
students the opportunity to explore some concepts. Pre-IB/Enriched ELA will informed producer, and consumer
specific interest classes in the areas of meet provincial curriculum of our media-dominated culture.
Creative Writing, Journalism, and Media outcomes while fostering the You will be visually literate!
Studies. principles of an IB learner. Students 1 Credit
who are interested in the IB program
should take this course. Creative Writing 20 (EL20W)
Grade 10 English A (ELA10) 1 Credit each Prerequisite: ELA10 A or ELA10B
This course will explore two main themes: Creative writing fosters the
the challenges of life; and the mysteries of excitement of writing in a relaxed
life. Students will explore a variety of texts, Grade 11 English (ELA20) atmosphere, where students have
including novels, stories, plays, poems, non Prerequisite: ELAA and ELB10 numerous opportunities to write
-fiction, and visual and oral media, in order The English Language Arts 20 course from experience regarding what
to become better readers, writers, focuses on the themes of: Starting interests them. They will acquire
speakers, listeners, and representers. Out: Beginning and Becoming, and the expertise to generate ideas,
1 Credit Moving Forward: Establishing and develop language precision, edit
Realizing. This course is often with understanding, and confidently
referred to as the “nostalgic” English deliver a published work to an
Grade 10 English B (ELB10) course, where we will look back on audience. Creative writing is a one-
This course will explore two main themes: our own, and others’, childhood of-a-kind English Language Arts
Equity and Ethics and The World Around through a number of text forms. program that will develop such
and Within Us. These courses build on the 1 Credit important skills as communication,
content of grade 9 ELA courses, and time management, self-expression,
continue to challenge the skills and critical This course is also available online and critical and creative thinking.
thinking of the students. 1 Credit through the Online Learning Centre 1 Credit
(see page #33).
This course is also available online through This course is also available online
the Online Learning Centre (see page #33). through the Online Learning Centre
(see page #33).
Grade 11 English Modified
(ELA21)
Grade 10 English Modified Prerequisite: ELA10 and ELB10
(ELA11/ELB11) The grade 11 modified English
The grade 10 modified English courses courses focus on the three goals
focus on the three goals stated in the ELA stated in the English Language Arts
description above, but the content, description above, but the content,
delivery, and expectations are modified to delivery, and expectations are
suit the learning needs of students who modified to suit the learning needs
may struggle in traditional courses. of students who may struggle in
1 Credit each traditional courses.
1 Credit
9English Course Offerings
Grade 12 English A (ELA30) Grade 12 English B Through the Creative Writing 30 (CRW30)
Prerequisite: ELA 20
Prerequisite: ELA20 lens of Philosophy (ELB30) This course is similar to Creative
English Language Arts A30 addresses Prerequisite: ELA 20
Writing 20. Students who have
national issues as reflected in the “ELA B30: Language through Philosophy”
already taken the 20 level course
traditional and contemporary explores some of life’s most
will be encouraged to further
literature of Canada and its regions. fundamental questions. What is
develop their writing skills and
Keeping with the three primary goals distinctive about philosophy is its effort
experiment with form. Senior
of English Language Arts students will to address these questions through the
students may take this course
examine the two major themes of the human capacity to reason: philosophical
without taking Creative Writing 20.
course: Canadian Perspectives and answers are based on reasoned
They will be expected to explore a
Canadian Landscapes. 1 Credit arguments, which analyze and seek to
range of genres. A student may
justify beliefs. Thus, philosophy is a kind
take this course once in grade 11 or
This course is also available online of self-examination, in which you
12. 1 Credit
through the Online Learning Centre discover what you think, and then
(see page #33). reflect on whether your opinions are
This course is also available online
really worth holding. This is the essence
through the Online Learning Centre
of the life of reason: to look critically at
(see page #33).
Grade 12 English B (ELB30) your own ideas.
Prerequisite: ELA 20
This course will cover the following
English Language Arts B30 allows
concepts:
students an opportunity to examine
traditional and contemporary world 1) Epistemology (perception/
literature as they explore global sensation/mind/self)
issues. The two major themes for this
2) Logic and Argumentation (rational
course are: The Search for Self and
proofs, probability, rhetoric,
The Social Experience. 1 Credit
paradoxes)
This course is also available online 3) Metaphysics (the nature of reality
through the Online Learning Centre beyond the physical world)
(see page #33).
4) Ethics (the nature of human well-
being)
Grade 12 English Modified A/B 5) Aesthetics (the nature of beauty)
(ELA31/ELB31) 6) Existentialism (the nature of
Prerequisite: ELA 20 existence).
A modified course is available at the
grade 12 level which focuses on the Students who take this course must not
same three goals as the regular only demonstrate a genuine interest in
course. Themes discussed and writing and thinking, but must also be
assignments given will be based on self-disciplined, motivated, and ready to
the modified curriculum. 1 Credit discuss lofty issues. Students who take
this course will study philosophy
integrated with English Language Arts
and will earn an ELB 30 credit. 1 Credit
10Visual Arts Course Offerings
Art 10 (VAR10) Visual Art 20 (VAR20)
This course will build on the skills, media and Highly Recommended: Visual Art 10
theory explored in Arts Ed 9. Students will In this course you will build on previous
continue to develop self-expression and artistic experiences while focusing on
technical skills through four major areas major styles/movements of art
(drawing, painting, sculpture and throughout history. Styles such as cubism,
printmaking), several genres (still life, expressionism and surrealism will be
portraiture, figure, landscape, nature and explored and related to studio activities.
architecture), and a variety of media which In Art 20 you will further develop your
may include graphite, coloured pencil, skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and
charcoal, conte, pastel, ink, acrylic, printmaking. You will begin to
watercolour, clay, wire, paper/cloth mache. independently choose appropriate media
for art projects (such as charcoal, pastel,
Students will be introduced to informal class
acrylic, watercolour, ink, silkscreen,
critiques and complete sketchbook exercises
collage etc.).
outside class time to develop and extend basic
drawing skills. Students will also be given an You will engage in class critiques and will
opportunity to complete an independent do research projects about art
project of their choice at the end of the movements, artists and artworks. You will
semester. also create online portfolios of your work
to record progress and to reflect upon art
Students are expected to provide their own
-making processes and final artworks.
sketchbook, art pencils, art eraser, ruler,
1 Credit
blending stick, and pencil crayons. 1 Credit
Art 10 (VAR10E - ABCI’s Pre-IB) Visual Art 30 (VAR30)
In this course, you will work with a variety of Highly Recommended: Art 10 and Art 20
materials that will lead to the development of or permission from instructor
your art-making abilities. You will investigate This course is designed for the dedicated
expressive and technical skills through art student who wishes to develop their
drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture skills, processes and techniques through
projects. Media explored may include: projects that are more self-directed than
graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, acrylic, collage, in Art 10 and Art 20. If you select this
watercolour, pencil crayon, clay, silkscreen, course, you are interested in working
linocut. independently, generating original ideas
and producing quality work. You will be
You will participate in informal class critiques
taught new skills, but you will also be
and will do small research projects about
encouraged to explore media on your
artists and artworks. You will also create
own; choosing from and/or combining:
digital portfolios of your work to record
Painting (acrylic, watercolour,)
progress and to reflect upon art-making
Printmaking (etching, linocut, silkscreen,)
processes and final artworks.
Sculpture (clay, paper mache, fibre art,)
Aden Bowman’s Pre-IB Art 10 classes cover and Drawing (charcoal, graphite, pastel,
the same content, but students will have the ink). As part of your creative process, you
opportunity to go more in-depth with will investigate and draw inspiration from
techniques, research and reflections for Canadian and International artworks and
certain projects. 1 Credit artists. You will also engage in regular
class critiques and will create a digital
portfolio of your work to record your
progress and to reflect upon your art-
making processes and final artworks.
1 Credit
11Visual Arts Course Offerings
IB Visual Art 20/30 Advanced Art 20/30
(VAR20IB/VAR30IB) (VAR20S/VAR30S)
Highly Recommended: Art 10 and/or Highly Recommended: Art 10 and/or
permission of instructor permission of instructor
IB/Advanced Art 20/30 is a full-year Advanced Art 20/30 is a full-year (two
(two semester) program. semester) program.
IB Art must be taken in grade 11. Advanced Art can be taken in grade 11
or 12.
In this challenging course, you will
test your notions about what art is, In this challenging course, you will test
learn university-level research your notions about what art is, learn
strategies, explore visual art materials university-level research strategies,
and ideas in-depth, engage in explore visual art materials and ideas in
stimulating class conversations about -depth, engage in stimulating class
artworks and artists, participate in conversations about artworks and
class critiques, go on field trips to artists, participate in class critiques, go
galleries and studios and more. on field trips to galleries and studios
and more.
IB Art is one of the courses that can
be taken as part of the IB diploma. Advanced 20/30 Art Students will
IB students work towards the complete this course in one year (two
completion of 3 final assessments semesters) alongside the IB Art
(CS, PP and Final Ex). Though the students. Advanced Art students will
course finishes at the end of grade 11, complete many of the same
most students continue to work on assignments as the IB students but will
their assessments independently in not be required to complete the final
their Grade 12 year. Successful assessments. Successful completion of
completion of the course gives you the course gives you credit for Art 20
credit for Art 20, Art 30 and IB Art. and Art 30. See the Art Teacher for
Please see the Art Teacher for more more details and to see if this is the
information about IB Art. 2 Credit right course for you. 2 Credit
12Fine Arts Course Offerings
Music 10/ Guitar (MUS10) Band 10 (BAN10) Choral 10/20/30
Prerequisite: None Highly Recommended: Band 9 (CHO10/CHO20/CHO30)
This course is open to students in If you missed an opportunity to Highly Recommended:
grade 10, 11, or 12 who have little or take Band 09 it is not too late to Successful completion of choral
no musical background ‐ all skill levels join Band 10. Please see one of the classes in previous years.
are welcome! The primary focus is band teachers for admittance into
using the music curriculum with the Students registered in choral
this class.
focus on guitar. There is an emphasis class should have a keen
on pop, rock, blues, and classical This course is an extension of skills interest in singing. Both males
music. In addition, this course learned in Band 9. Students are and females are invited to
approaches music history, theory, expected to perform scales, studies, register. Group instruction is
ethnomusicology, pop music, music solo, band pieces, and to complete given in vocal technique,
appreciation, and composition. written work. Home practice is listening, music theory, solfege,
Guitars and materials are provided in required. Students in this class will diction, ear training, and part
class. 1 Credit participate in all rehearsals, singing. A broad range of
performances and special projects popular, folk, and traditional
of the band. Students are required music will be studied. Students
to obtain a special concert shirt. in this class are members of the
Music 20/Guitar (MUS20)
1 Credit Aden Bowman Choir and
Prerequisite: Music 10 (Guitar) or
permission of the instructor. participate in all rehearsal,
This course will continue to develop Band 20/30 (BAN20/BAN30) performances and special
skills and concepts from Music (guitar) Highly Recommended: Band 10 projects of the choir. Students
10 with a greater focus on individual Students in this class are members are required to obtain an Aden
performance and intermediate‐ of the Senior Band and study a Bowman music shirt as part of
advanced playing techniques. broad repertoire of quality music. the uniform.
Although the primary focus is Evaluation is based upon the The choir class operates outside
performance on the guitar with an performance of solos, studies, of the regular timetable.
emphasis on pop, rock, blues, and scales, and band repertoire, as well Students will be required to
classical music, this course also as assignments and tests in listening attend class before school
approaches music history, theory, music theory, and ear training. starts. There are three
ethnomusicology, pop music studies, Students should have a keen rehearsals/classes each week
music appreciation, and composition. interest in playing well and be outside regular school hours:
Tablature and traditional notation will prepared to practice regularly. One lunch hour and two
be used. Guitars and materials are Students in this class participate in weekday mornings from 7:45—
provided in class. 1 Credit all rehearsals, performances, and 8:30 am. Students may take
special projects of the band. choir as an eleventh class.
1 Credit 1 Credit
Music 30 /Guitar (MUS30)
Prerequisite: Music 20 (Guitar) or
permission of the instructor. Jazz Studies 10 (JAZ10)
A variety of music styles and specific Co-requisite: You must have taken Band 09 and/or currently be taking Band 10.
topics will be researched, at an No prior jazz experience required.
advanced level. Students will be Jazz class time is Tuesday’s from 3:30 - 5:00 pm and Thursday mornings from
expected to work independently and 7:50 - 8:45 am.
design some of their own learning
goals in cooperation with the Jazz 10 is a new course offering and is an extension of the extra-curricular senior
instructor. This course has a greater jazz currently offered. This new provincial curriculum is set up to promote and
focus on performance, composition to understand the elements of music and to develop the concepts that will lead
and using technology. Tablature and to the understanding of organization and structure in jazz music and its
traditional notation will be used. expressions. Students will have the opportunity to form small jazz ensembles
Guitars and materials are provided in and learn the beginning elements of improvisation. The students in this class
class. 1 Credit will be combined with the Jazz 20 students. 1 Credit
13Fine Arts Course Offerings
Drama 10 (DRA10) Dance 10 (DAN10) Dance 20 (DAN20)
Drama 10 continues the students’ Students will be introduced to a Highly Recommended: Dance 10
development of movement, speech, variety of dance forms from various In Dance 20 students will ex-
and other acting skills. Assignments peoples and time periods. This plore knowledge of different
include performance of a monologue appreciation for diversity permeates dance styles, and work to im-
and stage combat. Drama 10 places all levels of Dance at Aden Bowman. prove their composition and
greater emphasis on physical Dance 10 involves further study of a performance skills. Through
movement, interpretation, variety of dance forms, with a practical, visual, and written
characterization, and scene work. greater focus on technique, study, the students will examine
choreography, and performance. the historical, cultural, and so-
The expectation is that drama
Through practical, visual, and cial aspects of dance. During
students are committed to
written study, the students will also this course, students are en-
enthusiasm in participation and
examine the historical, cultural, and couraged to consider how dance
excellence in performance. Activities
social aspects of dance. The is influenced by meaning, geog-
and performances are not optional.
students will perform their work at raphy, and culture. The stu-
Students are also expected to display
the end of the semester in our Aden dents will perform their work at
courtesy to others at all times. Due to
Bowman Dance Showcase. the end of the semester in our
the collaborative nature of Drama,
Aden Bowman Dance Showcase.
regular attendance is an expectation The modes covered in Dance 10
in this class. All students who enroll include: Introduction to Dance The modules covered in Dance
in these courses must attend at least Techniques and Dance Expressions - 20 include: Celebration and
one live play performance during the Cultural Stories. 1 Credit Ceremony and Dance Manias.
semester and must write a critique of 1 Credit
one of those productions.
Transportation and tickets are the
responsibility of the student. 1 Credit
Drama 20/30 (DRA20/DRA30)
Highly Recommended: Drama 10 .
Drama 20 and 30 have been
combined to allow greater flexibility
of scheduling, thus allowing more
students to enroll in these courses.
Students will build upon processes
and techniques introduced in Drama
10 and will add to their repertoire of Dance 30 (DAN30)
theatre skills and knowledge. The Highly Recommended: Dance 20
course allows the potential for Dance 30 requires students to not only improve upon their technique,
exploring various theatre genres, composition, and performance, but also to think critically about the meaning
acting styles, philosophical views, and of the dances they see and create. Students will focus on dance
technical aspects of production. choreography, and will finish the course by performing student-
choreographed pieces for the Aden Bowman community at our Aden
Students are encouraged to challenge
Bowman Dance Showcase.
themselves with difficult material. The
expectations of Drama 20/30, The modules covered in Dance 30 include: Dance as a Part of Life and
regarding commitment, attendance, Messengers and Commentators. Students may also have the opportunity to
participation, courtesy, and live work on an Independent Study module at this level. 1 Credit
performance attendance, is the same
as in Drama 10. 1 Credit
14ABCI Math Pathway
Math 9
Workplace and Foundations and
Math 11
Apprenticeship 10 Pre-Calculus 10
Workplace and
Foundations 20 Pre-Calculus 20 Math 21
Apprenticeship 20
Workplace and
Foundations 30 Pre-Calculus 30
Apprenticeship 30
The Ministry of Education recommends that students
take both grade 10 courses so they have exposure to
both pathways of mathematics. This will also ease
transitions for those students who wish to change Calculus 30
pathways during their high school years.
15Math Course Offerings
Workplace and Apprenticeship Foundations of Mathematics calculus. Topics include: logical and
Mathematics 10 (MWA10) and Pre-Calculus 10 proportional reasoning, geometry,
This pathway is designed to provide trigonometry, algebra, statistics and
(MFP10E—ABCI Pre-IB)
students with the mathematical probability. 1 Credit
This course is intended for students
understandings and critical thinking who enjoy mathematics, who are This course is also available online
skills identified for entry into post- disciplined in mathematics, and who through the Online Learning Centre
secondary programs in trades and want more challenges. Pre-IB/ (see page #33).
technology, and for direct entry into Enriched math will meet provincial
the work force. Topics include: curriculum outcomes while fostering
measurement, trigonometry, the principles of an IB learner. Pre-Calculus 20 (MPC20)
geometry, consumer math, and Students who are interested in the Prerequisite: Foundations of
proportional reasoning. 1 Credit IB program should take this course. Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10
This course is also available online Students will look at mathematical
concepts in detail, exploring difficult It is highly recommended that
through the Online Learning Centre Foundations of Mathematics 20 be
(see page #33). questions within each concept, as
well as different applications of the taken before this class.
concept. Students should be able to This pathway is designed to provide
grasp mathematical concepts and be students with the mathematical
Foundations of Mathematics
mature, responsible learners. understandings and critical-thinking
and Pre-Calculus 10 (MFP10) 1 Credit skills identified for entry into post-
This pathway is designed to provide
secondary programs that require the
students with the mathematical
study of theoretical calculus. Topics
understandings and critical thinking
Workplace and Apprenticeship include: absolute value, radicals,
skills identified for entry into post-
Mathematics 20 (MWA20) trigonometry, rational expressions
secondary programs. Topics
Prerequisite: Workplace and and equations, factoring, quadratic
include: measurement,
Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 functions, quadratic equations,
trigonometry, exponents,
This pathway is designed to provide inequalities, reciprocal functions,
polynomials, factoring, irrational
students with the mathematical sequences and series. 1 Credit
numbers, and relations and
functions. 1 Credit understandings and critical-thinking This course is also available online
skills identified for entry into the through the Online Learning Centre
This course is also available online majority of trades and for direct (see page #33).
through the Online Learning Centre entry into the work force. Topics
(see page # 33). include: financial mathematics,
logical reasoning, geometry, and Mathematics 21 (MTH21)
number sense. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Mathematics 11
Mathematics 11 (MTH11)
This course is also available online This course is designed for theme-
This course is designed for theme-
through the Online Learning Centre based instruction, applying
based instruction, applying
(see page #33). mathematics to aspects of day-to-
mathematics to aspects of day-to-
day living. Emphasis is placed on
day living. Emphasis is placed on
making informed decisions within
making informed decisions within
the themes: Earning and Spending
the themes: Earning and Spending Foundations of Mathematics
Money, Home, Recreation and
Money, Home, Recreation and 20 (MAF20) Wellness, and Travel &
Wellness, and Travel & Prerequisite: Foundations of Transportation. Topics include:
Transportation. Topics include: Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 preservation of equality, numerical
arithmetic operations, logic & This pathway is designed to provide and proportional reasoning, angles,
reasoning, data collection and students with the mathematical trigonometric ratios, and financial
analysis, measurement, angles, understandings and critical-thinking decision making including budgets,
Pythagorean Theorem, proportional skills identified for post-secondary interests and financial services.
reasoning, and income & spending. studies in programs that do not 1 Credit
1 Credit require the study of theoretical
16Math Course Offerings
Foundations of Mathematics 20 Foundations of Mathematics 30 Pre-Calculus 30 (MPC30)
(MAF20E—ABCI Pre IB ) (MAF 30) Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 20
Prerequisite: Foundations of Prerequisite: Foundations of This pathway is designed to provide
Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Mathematics 20 students with the mathematical
This course is intended for students This pathway is designed to provide understandings and critical-thinking
who enjoy mathematics, who are students with the mathematical skills identified for entry into post-
disciplined in mathematics, and who understandings and critical-thinking secondary programs that require the
want more challenges. Pre-IB/ skills identified for post-secondary study of theoretical calculus. Topics
Enriched math will meet provincial studies in programs that do not include: the unit circle,
curriculum outcomes while fostering require the study of theoretical trigonometric functions,
the principles of an IB learner. calculus. Topics include: financial trigonometric equations and
Students who are interested in the IB decision making, logical reasoning, identities, logarithmic and
program should take this course. counting principles, probability, exponential functions and
Students will look at mathematical polynomial functions, periodic equations, counting principles,
concepts in detail, exploring difficult functions, logarithmic and transformations and composition of
questions within each concept, as well exponential functions. 1 Credit functions, radical functions, rational
as different applications of the function and polynomial functions.
This course is also available online 1 Credit
concept. Students should be able to
through the Online Learning Centre
grasp mathematical concepts and be This course is also available online
(see page #33).
mature, responsible learners. through the Online Learning Centre
1 Credit (see page #33).
Calculus 30 (CAL30)
Workplace and Apprenticeship Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 30
Mathematics 30 (MWA30) This course is an advanced class for very capable math students who are planning
Prerequisite: Workplace and to continue in mathematics at the university level. The course includes topics on
Apprenticeship Mathematics 20 limits, differentiation and its application to curve sketching and problem solving, as
This pathway is designed to provide well as an introduction to integration and calculating the area under curves.
students with the mathematical 1 Credit
understandings and critical-thinking
skills identified for entry into the This course is also available online through the Online Learning Centre (see page
majority of trades and for direct entry #33).
into the work force. Topics include:
trigonometry and measurement,
transformations, logical reasoning,
measures of central tendency, linear
relations, probability, business and
financial mathematics. 1 Credit
This course is also available online
through the Online Learning Centre
(see page #33).
17Phys. Ed Course Offerings
Wellness 10 Active Living & Fitness 20 opposite semester of Driver
(WLF10/WLM10)/WLL10) (ALF20) Education or Work Education. Due
In Wellness 10, students acquire the This course allows students to learn to the availability of facilities we will
knowledge, skills, and confidence more about and to focus on their hold some sessions over the noon
needed to take action toward a own health and wellness, as well as hour. 1 Credit
healthy, active lifestyle. Wellness providing an opportunity to promote
10 combines the goals of health and and encourage lifelong healthy,
physical education and uses the best active lifestyles. This course will give Active Living Fitness 30 (ALF30)
instruction from each - both in the the students the knowledge to Prerequisite: ALF 20
gym and the classroom - to prepare design, implement, measure and Active Living Fitness 30 is a locally
students to enjoy and engage in modify a personal fitness plan developed course designed for and
physical activity and to make throughout the semester. Students offered to students who wish to
informed decisions to improve will have the opportunity to push themselves further in the area
personal health. 1 Credit participate in a number of fitness of health and wellness that was
classes offered by a variety of fitness studied in Active Living Fitness 20.
facilities around the city. Fitness The class will focus on 3 key areas:
Physical Education 20 (PED20) theory and activities related to
The grade 11 program emphasizes concepts being taught are the focus. 1. Personal Fitness: Students will
recreational activities that will give Join us and learn to live a healthy, continue with program planning
participants the basic skills and active lifestyle! 1 Credit concepts learned in Active
knowledge in a wide variety of Living 20 and design a personal
activities that they may pursue as workout plan they will
adults. The class is co-ed and implement throughout the
Physical Education 30 (PED30)
features activities such as: tennis, semester.
The grade 12 program continues to
golf, bowling, archery, curling, 2. Personal Trainer: Students will
emphasize recreational activities
broomball, ice games, racquetball, partner with another student
that will give the participants the
cross-country skiing, badminton, and design, implement and
basic skill and knowledge in a wide
fencing, social dance, aquatics, and monitor a fitness program for
variety of activities that they may
slow pitch. Minor officiating and them for an eight week period.
pursue as adults. The class is co-ed
scorekeeping skills are also taught. 3. Group Fitness Instructor:
and features activities such as tennis,
Since most activities are away from Students will also have the
golf, bowling, weight training,
the school, transportation will be opportunity to experience, gain
aerobics, badminton, fitness and
provided when possible. A student knowledge of and instruct a
anatomy, broomball, squash and
fee of $75 is required to help cover group fitness class of their
racquetball, curling, social dance,
the rental cost of facilities. choice to the remainder of the
down-hill skiing, aquatics, scuba, wall
Assessment is based on class.
climbing, beach volleyball,
participation, work ethic,
horseshoes, tae-kwon-do, and slow-
community and leadership hours, Cost for this class will be $60.00 with
pitch. Since most activities are away
activity hours, and a comprehensive much of the money going towards
from the school, transportation will
final exam. attending fitness facilities in order to
be provided when possible. A fee of
$75 is required to help cover the expose them to the various types of
rental cost of facilities. Assessment fitness classes offered around the
is based on a major project, practical city. 1 Credit
game play, work ethic, community
and leadership hours and
participation. PE 20 & 30 require
some noon hour and break time for
travelling to/from off campus
venues. Students planning to take
Driver Education or Work Education
must take P.E. 20 and/or 30 in the
18Practical and Applied Arts Course Offerings
Digital Media 20 (CME20) Photography 10 (PHO10) photography, alternative processes,
Open for grades 10-12 Photography 10 is an introductory how to run a photography business,
In this course, students will develop course in digital photography. or other areas of interest as
skills in video production, computer Students will learn basic and approved by the instructor will be
animation, and sound engineering. intermediate camera operation, covered. 1 Credit
Industry standard software and a elements of composition, and will be Digital Graphic Design 20
wide range of media equipment will challenged to express these skills
be available for students to learn creatively. Graphic design and
(GRA20)
Highly Recommended: Photography
with as they create a variety of photograph post-processing with
10 or Computer Science 10
creative projects. Students who Adobe Photoshop will also be a major
Graphic design 20 will focus on
have an interest in computers, film learning component. Students will
developing essential skills for
studies, animation, performance have access to cameras, computers
enhancing digital communication
arts, and multimedia development and studio equipment. 1 Credit
and advertising. Students will gain
should consider this class. Students
experience creating vector graphics
who participate will be challenged
with computer software such as
to develop strong group work Photography 20 (PHO20) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and
abilities, independent learning skills, Highly Recommended: Photography 10
InDesign in order to create products
and the ability to meet project Photography 20 moves the student
that demonstrate appealing colour,
deadlines. Completion of this course from the personal level of digital
balance, and aesthetic design. They
will award a Communications Media photography to more professional
will work to be innovative, and
20 credit. 1 Credit content. This higher level course is
strive for creative and logical
designed for students wanting to
solutions to visual problems.
This course is also available online explore photography as a career.
Projects will include digital logo
through the Online Learning Centre Portfolio work focuses on subjects
creation, manipulating typography,
(see page #33). more relevant to being a professional
web design, digital imaging, and
in the digital photography field with
preparing printed media. An
Digital Media 30 (CME30) advanced composition and editing
interest in photography, illustration,
Highly Recommended: Digital techniques being explored. 1 Credit
drawing, and other artistic pursuits
Media 20
This course is also available online is beneficial in this course. 1 Credit
In this course, students will extend
through the Online Learning Centre.
their abilities in creative digital arts; (see page #33).
in particular, students will delve into Digital Graphic Design 30
intermediate and advanced (GRA30)
techniques with video production, Prerequisite: Digital Graphic
Photography 30 (PHO30)
computer animation, and sound Design 20
Highly Recommended: Photography
engineering. This course culminates Graphic Arts 30 is intended for
20 or (Photography 10 & permission
with a major multimedia project of committed design students who
from instructor).
the student’s choosing which will wish to advance their skills and
This course will focus on the
require a minimum of 60 hours of design repertoire to prepare to
development of an individual
time. Students who choose this advance into the professional field.
professional portfolio. A large
course should have strong group Advertising and illustrating will be
component of course work will be an
work abilities, independent learning the focus through methods such as
extended study in an area of
skills, and are able to meet project printmaking, photography, and
photography chosen by each student.
deadlines. Completion of this course computer software. Students will
More intensive work in commercial
will award a Communications Media build on their previous design skills
and fine art photography areas will be
30 credit. 1 Credit and will have the opportunity to
part of the experience. Areas of digital
retouching and composition through practice using new programs such as
This course is also available online Adobe Dreamweaver.
the use of Adobe Photoshop will be
through the Online Learning Centre
looked at in greater depth. A personal
(see page #33).
investigation of a specific area of
photography such as the history of
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