UNLEASH

COURSE CALENDAR 2016-17 

UNLEASH THE TITANS

Contents 

4-5 Mission Statement 

6 Letter from the Director 

7 About the Academy 

8 Program Highlights / Goals 

9 Code of Conduct 

10 Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting 

11 Records & Transcripts 

12 Programs in Music Taken outside the School 

13 Credit Recovery / Guidance & Career Program 

14-15 Cooperative Education / Community Resources 

16-19 What do you need to graduate? 

20 Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Test (OSSLT) 

21 Withdrawals / Changing Courses 

24-26 Course Selection / School Organization 

27-29 Grade 9 Courses 




54-56 Pathway Charts 

57 School Calendar / Important Dates 

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Mission Statement 

Rooted in artistic, athletic and academic excellence, we are committed to 

helping every student 'Unleash their inner Titan', such that they can achieve 

their personal best. 

Dedicated to providing a stimulating and challenging environment that 

promotes excellence in all facets of the student experience, we strive to: 

• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment 

• Develop resilient, innovative learners with critical thinking skills 

• Encourage students to take ownership of their sport, learning and their school 

• Help in the development of responsible citizenship 

• Promote success through effort and example (walk the walk) 

• Provide opportunities for students to enjoy friendships across school years 

• Ensure that every student who graduates will be prepared artistically, athletically, and 

academically for their next challenge and opportunities, and to 

• Create pride among all Titans, such that their experience at The Tech Academy will be one 

they remember fondly, and take with them always. 

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ISSION 


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Welcome to The Tech Academy of Arts, Athletics, 

and Trades. We are a new facility in an old, 

heritage building (1921). Blending the old and the 

new allows us to learn from the past and to be 

prepared for the future. 

Director's Message 

In Classical Greek mythology, the Titans and Titanesses were the 

children of the god of Heaven and the goddess of Earth. These 

deities were known for their incredible strength. Today, by definition, 

a titan is someone who is of great strength, intellect, or importance; 

powerful and influential in their certain field. We are The Tech 

Titans, and students who graduate from here are forever Titans. We 

aim to prepare our students to be the titans of tomorrow, in sport, 

business, industry, and/or the arts. 

We have found that students learn best when they are engaged in the subject material. As such, we are offering a wide variety 

of academic, athletic, artistic, and technological programming, all focussed on excellence in small class environments, to 

light the sparks and fires within. Where we as an institution are notable, standing like a titan above the rest, however, is that 

students won't have to choose between academics and athletics, here we have built a flexible program to allow for excellence 

in both. 

Specifically, our sports academy is geared to the serious athlete who wants to hone their academic and athletic skills in 

tandem, so that they are prepared to take their game, and their academics to the next level. We house a full dryland training 

facility where we will perform baseline testing, a chiropractor, athletic physiotherapist, massage therapist, and the program 

will also encompass personal training. We have created a rigorous schedule that is flexible enough to blend academics, with 

practices, training, nutrition, and games. We aim to create well-rounded academic student athletes, by providing a variety 

opportunities in the arts, and in the trades. 

We believe that we have crafted an environment and program that offers a truly world-class educational experience to prepare 

the leaders of tomorrow artistically, athletically, and academically. 

We look forward to welcoming you, the Titans of tomorrow, to The Tech Academy! 

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Alvaro (Al) Tucci, 

Director


About the Academy 

The Tech Academy of Arts, Athletics & 

Trades, is located in the heart of downtown 

Sault Ste. Marie. Pulling from the past of 

our heritage building, we look to the future, 

through modernized facilities, and a flexible, 

achievement-oriented program. While 

the building is nearing a century old, it is 

equipped with the latest security technology. 

There is 24-hour security and surveillance 

and a lockdown system for student and staff 

safety. 

In our sports academy, our dual-focus on 

athletics and academics allows students 

to give their best in the classroom and on 

the court/ice/field, never having to choose 

between two passions, and not forsaking 

one for the other. 

The Tech Academy also offers residence 

and nutritional plans for students as 

required. 

We believe that every learner can reach 

their full potential as athletes, academics, 

and leaders in their own right, through 

guidance, support, and encouragement. In 

providing the best, and expecting the best, 

we get the best from our students. 

Sault Ste. Marie, ON 

The Tech Academy 

130 Wellington Street East 


P6A 2L5 

T: 705.450.0545 

F: 705.949.4114 

thetech1921.com 

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Program Highlights 

The Tech Academy course calendar contains general information about The Tech Academy’s programs, 

courses and services, as well as detailed information about diploma requirements. It has been 

developed carefully in order to provide the greatest opportunities for success for every student, allowing 

them to becoming the leaders of tomorrow in sport, business, industry, and/or the arts. 

Our Goals and Philosophy 

The Ontario secondary school program is 

designed to equip students with the knowledge 

and skills they will need to lead satisfying and 

productive lives in the twenty-first century. The 

program will help prepare students for further 

education, athletics, and work, and assist 

them to become independent, productive, and 

responsible members of society. 

Knowing that students will face any number 

of challenges and opportunities in a 

technologically fast-paced, globally-integrated 

world, here at The Tech Academy, we strive 

to offer an education program that promotes 

a high standard of academic and athletic 

achievement. We believe in creating and 

enabling a learning and training environment 

relevant to society’s needs and expectations. 

Upon graduation, students will be prepared 

for the challenges and opportunities ahead 

at postsecondary institutions, in amateur or 

professional sport, or in employment. 

In Grades 9 and 10, courses strongly promote 

the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills 

by all students, while allowing for some focus on 

their areas of strength and interest. In Grades 

11 and 12, the program is designed to allow all 

students to choose courses that are clearly and 

directly linked to their intended post-secondary 

destinations. Students at The Tech Academy are 

encouraged to focus on their areas of strength 

and interest and to explore various areas of 

study to expand their minds and worlds. 

Effective communication between the school, 

students, and parents, is key to student success. 

While this course calendar will assist students 

and parents in making important course and 

program selections, you may also consult with 

school staff in all matters related to course 

selection, program and career planning. 

Important Note to Parents/Guardians: 

While the Secondary School program is based on a four-year program of study, please note 

that there is no Ministry of Education requirement stating that students must finish their 

secondary school program in four years. The Tech Academy encourages students to plan 

their high school pathway in such a way that will maximize achievement, post-secondary 

opportunities and personal satisfaction. Many students may find that four-and-a-half or five 

years of secondary school are required. 

This Course Calendar will assist students and parents/guardians in making those important 

course and program selections. It is important to emphasize, however, that the Course 

Calendar is not the only source of information. Teachers, counselors and administrators can 

provide valuable assistance in all matters related to course selection, program and career 

planning. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to seek advice and assistance 

from these professionals. 

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Please note: When enrolment is insufficient, a course may be suspended for the term. 

Should this occur, the student(s) involved will be notified and asked to amend their selection 

of courses appropriately. 

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Code of Conduct 

The Tech Academy promotes a climate 

that encourages students' to achieve high 

standards, affirms students' worth, and helps 

them to strengthen their sense of identity 

and positive self-image. We implement 

antidiscrimination principles and we promote 

responsibility, accountability, respect, 

honesty, diversity, caring, inclusivity, integrity, 

and school pride all towards achieving 

academic and athletic excellence. We will 

provide a safe environment for learning, free 

from violence and harassment of all types. 

We foster a positive, welcoming, safe 

environment for all members of the school 

community such that students can become 

resilient and innovative leaders. We take 

student and staff safety very seriously and 

have a 24-hour security and surveillance 

system with lockdown and alert capabilities. 

Students are required to attend all of their 

scheduled academic and athletic activities. 

Regular attendance and punctuality are key 

for success. 

We expect students to be engaged with 

their learning and not their personal 

electronics. 

The Education Act sets clear provincial 

standards of behaviour. It specifies the 

mandatory consequences for students’ 

actions that do not comply with these 

standards. 

Please visit our website to view the 

complete Code of Conduct. 

www.theTECH1921.com 

Please see our website for the: 

• Safe Schools Policy, 

• Progressive Discipline Policy, 

• Electronic Devices Policy, and 

• Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy. 

OREVER titans. 

You'll always miss 100% of the shots you don't take. 

— Wayne Gretzky 

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Assessment, Evaluation, 

and Reporting 

The Ministry policy documents, “Growing 

Success: Assessment, Evaluation and 

Reporting in Ontario Schools covering 

Grades 1-12, 2010, guides all assessment, 

evaluation and reporting practices at The 

Tech Academy. 

Students will be evaluated in a variety of 

ways in order to give an accurate picture 

of what they have learned, how they have 

progressed, and will afford a basis for 

improving both instructional programs 

and student achievement. Assessment 

and evaluation will be based on the 

achievement of the provincial curriculum 

expectations and on the achievement 

chart categories and levels. 

Culminating Activities and Final Exams 

Examinations are scheduled for all 

students at the end of each school term/ 

semester. The writing of exams is a major 

factor in the assessment of a student for 

the purpose of obtaining a credit, along 

with attendance and in-class assessment. 

Students and parents are requested not 

to schedule any activity that would be in 

conflict with the examinations. Where a 

student is unable to write an examination 

due to illness, a doctor’s certificate is 

required and school administration must 

be contacted. 

Final Grades 

The final grade for a course will reflect 

70% for the evaluations conducted 

throughout the whole course and 30% from 

final summative assessments conducted 

near the end of a course. 

Secondary School Provincial 

Report Card 

All students in Ontario receive a standard 

report card based on the Ontario curriculum 

through a regular schedule of report cards. 

The report card provides information to 

each student and their parents about the 

student's achievement of expectations. 

For Grades 9 to 12, a Provincial Report 

Card will be issued to provide information 

regarding academic progress and learning 

skills. Parents are encouraged to call their 

school for information or advice on the 

progress of their child at any time during 

the school year. 

Parent/Teacher Conferences 

Parent/teacher conferences are typically 

held after early identification reports and/or 

after midterm reports. Additional interview 

times can be arranged by contacting the 

school. 

In addition to this, we will have continual 

communication through our learning 

Management system, where teachers, 

parents and students can connect. 

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Not to know is bad. Not to wish to know is worse. 

— Nigerian Proverb 

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Ontario Secondary School Records (OSR) 

An Ontario School Record (OSR) is maintained for each student and is the official record of 

a student’s educational progress through schools in Ontario. The OSR contains achievement 

results, credits earned, diploma requirements completed, and other data such as:: date of 

birth, Social Insurance Number, Ministry of Education Number, and/or the Ontario Education 

Number, schools attended, names of parents/guardians. 

A student and his/her parents (if the student is not an adult) may examine the contents of the 

student’s OSR. These records are protected by the Education Act and Freedom of Information 

legislation. For more information, please call the school. 

Ontario Student Transcript (OST) 

The Ontario Student Transcript provides a comprehensive record of a student’s overall 

achievement in high school. The OST is used for transferring from one school to another, for 

applying to American Colleges and Universities, for applying for scholarships and bursaries, 

and sometimes for applying for work. It is available by contacting the school. 

It includes the following information: 

• the student’s achievement in Grades 9 and 10, with percentage grades obtained and 

credits earned for successfully completed credit courses 

• a full list of all Grade 11 and 12 courses taken or attempted by the student, with the 

percentage grades earned and the credits gained. All attempts at senior courses which 

include successful credits, failed courses, withdrawals and upgrades are entered on the 

Ontario Student Transcript. This is considered full disclosure. Students who repeat a Grade 

11 or 12 course that they have previously completed successfully, can earn only one credit 

for the course. However, each attempt and the percentage grade obtained is recorded 

on the Ontario Student Transcript, and an “R” is entered in the “Credit” column for the 

course(s) along with the lower percentage grade. 

• confirmation that the student has completed community involvement requirement: forty (40) 

hours. 

• confirmation that the student has completed the provincial secondary school literacy 

requirement. 

• identification of any course that has been substituted for one that is a diploma requirement 

and an indication of any extraordinary circumstances affecting the student’s achievement 

in a Grade 11 or 12 course. 

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Programs in Music Taken outside the School 

A student may be awarded a maximum of 2 credits for music programs taken outside the school through 

the completion of Ontario curriculum courses. 

1. A maximum of one Grade 11 university/ 

college preparation music credit may 

be awarded towards the OSSD for the 

successful completion of one of the 

following: 

• Grade VII Practical and Intermediate 

Rudiments(formerly Grade 1 Rudiments) of the 

Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto 

• Grade VII Practical and Grade III Theory of 

Conservatory Canada, London, Ontario 

• Collegial I Practical and Collegial I Theory of any 

conservatory of music in the province of Quebec 

• Grade V Practical and Grade III theory of Trinity 

College London, England 

• Grade VII Practical and Grade VI Theory of the 

Royal Schools of Music, London England 

2. A maximum of one Grade 12 university/ 

college preparation music credit may be 

awarded toward the OSSD for the successful 

completion of one of the following: 

• Grade VIII Practical and Advanced rudiments 

(formerly Grade II rudiments of the Royal 

Conservatory of Music, Toronto. 

• Grade VIII Practical and Grade IV Theory of 

Conservatory Canada, London, Ontario 

• Collegial II practical and Collegial II Theory of 

any conservatory of music in the province of 

Quebec. 

• Grade VI Practical and Grade IV Theory of 

Trinity College London, England 

• Grade VIII Practical and Grade VIII Theory of 

the Royal Schools of Music, London English 

Notes: 

• The term practical refers to any musical instrument on which performance is examined. It includes voice 

(i.e. singing) but not speech arts. 

• The mark credited to the student is calculated by averaging the marks that the student has earned in the 

practical component and the rudiments or theory as the case may be. 

• The course titles and course codes for these credits are as follows: “Music – External (Conservatory), 

AMX3M” and “Music – External (Conservatory), AMX4M”. 

• The credits will be awarded upon presentation of the official forms or certificates documenting the required 

achievement. These credits are optional credits; they may not be used to meet the compulsory credit 

requirement in the arts or the additional compulsory credit requirement for Group 2. 

For details, contact the school, or refer to “Ontario Schools Policy and Program Requirements Kindergarten to 

Grade 12 Policy and Program Requirements 2011”, accessible at the Ministry website: www.edu.gov.on.ca. 

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Credit Recovery 

Where possible and where recommended, credit recovery may be available to students to 

complete the failed course's missing expectations. Credit recovery opportunities will be at the 

recommendation of the subject teacher in consultation with the school principal and/or director. 

Guidance and Career Program 

The goals of the education and career/life planning program at The Tech Academy are to: 

ü ensure that students develop the knowledge and skills they need to make informed 

education and career/life choices through the effective application of a four-step 

inquiry process 

ü 

provide opportunities for this learning both in and outside the classroom 

Four areas of learning: 

ü 

ü 

ü 

ü 

Knowing Yourself 

Exploring Opportunities 

Making Decisions and Setting Goals 

Achieving Goals and Making Transitions 

Key features of the education and career/life program at The Tech Academy: 

ü a compulsory half credit Career Studies course in Grade 10. 

ü each course The Tech Academy offers has a curriculum expectation that relates to 

career exploration and/or application in the related-subject student is taking 

ü 

ü 

ü 

ü 

optional courses in Designing Your Future, Discovering the Workplace, Navigating the 

Workplace, and Learning Strategies. 

ongoing development of an Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) to document evidence of 

their learning. 

individual assistance and short-term counselling from teaching and administration staff. 

a range of experiential learning opportunities e.g., job shadowing, job twinning, work 

experience, and cooperative education. 

Be the change you wish to see in the world. 

— Mahatma Gandhi 

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Cooperative Education 

• Cooperative education programs allow students to earn secondary school credits while 

completing a work placement in the community. These programs complement students’ 

academic programs and are valuable for all students, whatever their postsecondary 

destination. 

• Co-operative education credits may be used to meet up to two of the 18 compulsory credit 

requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). There is no limit to the 

number of optional credits that may be earned through co-operative education courses. 

• A student’s co-op program consists of a classroom component and a placement. A 

cooperative education program comprises, at a minimum, one cooperative education course 

and its related curriculum course, on which the cooperative education course is based. 

• Prior to their placements, students receive pre-placement orientation including instruction in 

health and safety. 

• Cooperative education allows students to participate in valuable learning experiences 

that help prepare them for the next stage of their lives. The program gives students the 

opportunity to develop essential skills and work habits, gain valuable work experience to 

build their resume, and to make connections between school and work and to explore 

a career of interest before finalizing plans for postsecondary education, training, or 

employment. 

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Community Resources 

The Tech Academy is fortunate to be in the heart of Sault Ste. Marie, a city that has many 

community resources for different areas of needs such as professional programming, clubs 

for local and international students, support groups, health-related facilities, transportation, or 

specialization of different learning needs such as those students that are exceptional. 

The unique model and setup of The Tech Academy also houses some 

community resources within its own facilities who each provide an educational 

component such as: 

Catalyst Fitness and Steel City MMA, who is within the school that develop training and 

nutrition programs for citizens of Sault Ste. Marie, and strengthens individuals’ goals towards 

better health and conditioning. 

Santini’s Bistro and The Bakery, who are also within the school facility can provide 

cooperative and experiential learning opportunities for students to learn about customer service 

or cook professionally. 

Community Resources are also found outside The Tech Academy such as: 

Learning Disabilities Association of Sault Ste. Marie, who provides services for those with 

learning disabilities. 

Home and Health Mobility, who provides transportation services. 

The Indian Friendship Center, who provide support and run programs for students of First 

Nation culture. The Tech largely supports First Nation culture and learning and has partnered 

with First Nation communities to help strengthen the relationships and help plan our own 

programming to integrate culture. 

The Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Hearing Society, 

always could use volunteers and this is a great for students to get involved and earn their 40 

Community Involvement Hours. 

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Community Involvement Activities 

Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities during their 

years in the secondary school program. This requirement is to be completed outside the student’s 

normal instructional hours and in a variety of settings. Students may not complete the hours 

through activities that are counted towards a credit, through paid work or by assuming duties 

normally performed by a paid employee. 

Parents and students play a major role in this initiative. Organizations or persons supervising the 

activities must confirm completion of the 40 hours. Documentation attesting to the completion 

of each activity must be submitted. This documentation must include the name of the person or 

organization receiving the service, the activity performed, the dates and hours, signatures of the 

student and his or her parents and a signed acknowledgement by the person (or representative of 

the organization) involved. 

More details on community involvement requirements and procedures and the form to fill out hours is 

available at the main office or on the school website. 

Please note: Students may begin accumulation of Community Involvement Hours in the 

summer before they enter Grade 9. 

Ontario Secondary Schools: Grades 9 - 12, 

Program and Diploma Requirements 

Students in Grades 9 -12 are subject to the diploma requirements of the Ministry of Education, 

as described in the section for these grades. More details can be found in Ontario Schools: 

Kindergarten to Grade 12, Policy and Program Requirements, 2011, copies of which are available 

from The Tech Academy and on the Ministry of Education website at http://www.edu.gov.on.ca 

What is a credit? 

A credit is a unit of success. A credit is granted in recognition of the successful completion of a 

course that has been scheduled for a minimum of 110 hours. Students at the Tech Academy in 

Grades 9-12 will be able to earn eight credits in each year towards the 30 credits they will require to 

obtain the OSSD. One “reach ahead” credit may be earned from students in Grade 8. 

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Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 

Requirements: 

Students in Grades 9 -12 are subject to the diploma requirements of the Ministry of 

Education, as described in the section for these grades. More details can be found in 

Ontario Schools: Kindergarten to Grade 12, Policy and Program Requirements, 2011, 

copies of which are available from local secondary schools and on the Ministry of Education 

website at: www.edu.gov.on.ca. 

As shown on page (insert page number here), in order to earn the OSSD, you must: 

ü Earn 18 compulsory credits; 

ü Earn 12 optional credits; 

ü Complete 40 hours of community involvement activities; 

ü Successfully complete the provincial secondary school literacy test (OSSLT). 

The Ontario Secondary School Certificate: 

The Ontario Secondary School Certificate will be granted on request to students who leave 

school before earning the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, provided that they have 

earned a minimum of 14 credits distributed as follows: 

Compulsory Credits (total of 7) 

ü 2 credits in English 

ü 1 credit in Mathematics 

ü 1 credit in Science 

ü 1 credit in Canadian History OR Canadian Geography 

ü 1 credit in Health and Physical Education 

ü 1 credit in the Arts OR Technological Education 

Optional Credits (total of 7) 

ü 7 credits selected by the student from available courses at the Tech Academy 

The provisions for making substitutions for compulsory credits also apply to the Ontario 

Secondary School Certificate. 

The Certificate of Accomplishment 

Students who leave school before fulfilling the requirements for the Ontario Secondary 

School Diploma or the Ontario Secondary School Certificate may be granted a Certificate of 

Accomplishment. The Certificate of Accomplishment may be a useful means of recognizing 

achievement for students who plan to take certain vocational programs or other kinds of 

further training, or who plan to find employment after leaving school. 

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Substitutions for 

Compulsory Credits 

In order to ensure that all students can qualify 

for the OSSD or the OSSC, principals may 

substitute among the compulsory credits as 

follows: 

• Up to three compulsory credits may be 

replaced by additional courses from the 

remainder of those listed as compulsory. 

• A maximum of one credit earned for a 

learning strategies course may be used 

through substitution to meet a compulsory 

credit requirement. 

• Up to three of the Grade 9, 10 and 11 English 

compulsory credits may be replaced by 

English as a Second Language or English 

Literacy Development credits. 

Parent/Guardian approval of such a substitution 

shall be provided in writing. Each substitution 

shall be noted on the Ontario Student Transcript. 

Students who qualify under this substitute credit 

arrangement are those whose educational 

interests, in the opinion of their parents or 

guardians, principals, and supervisory officers, 

are best served by such substitution. 

Ontario Equivalency Credit 

If a student enters The Tech Academy from 

another program or out of province, the student’s 

school records will be reviewed. This will be done 

through the PLAR process whereby the Grade 

9/10 credits will be aligned as closely as possible 

with the Ontario curriculum to determine what 

assessments, if any, need to be completed. 

Prior Learning Assessment 

and Recognition (PLAR) – 

Mature Students 

The Tech Academy also provides PLAR support 

for mature students wishing to pursue their high 

school diplomas. A mature student is a minimum 

of 18 years old and has been out of school for at 

least one year. 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition 

(PLAR) is the formal evaluation and creditgranting 

process whereby students may obtain 

credits for prior learning. Prior learning includes 

the knowledge and skills that students have 

acquired, in both formal and informal ways, 

outside secondary school. Students may have 

their knowledge and skills evaluated against 

the expectations outlined in the provinces 

curriculum policy documents in order to earn 

credits towards the secondary school diploma. 

The PLAR process for mature students involves 

two components “equivalency” and “challenge”. 

Requirements concerning the application of 

these procedures differ from those of the regular 

day school students because of the broader life 

experiences of mature students. 

The PLAR process includes: 

a) Grade 9 and 10 equivalency process 

b) Grade 11 and 12 equivalency process 

c) Grade 11 and 12 challenge process 

The “equivalency” process for mature students 

involves (1) individual assessment for the 

purpose of granting grade 9 or 10 credits, and/ 

or (2) assessment of credentials and other 

appropriate documentation from jurisdictions 

within and outside Ontario for the purpose of 

granting credit for a grade 11 or 12 course 

developed from an Ontario curriculum policy 

document published in 2000 or later. 

The “challenge” process for mature students is 

the process whereby students prior learning is 

assessed for the purpose of granting credit for a 

grade 11 or 12 course developed from an Ontario 

policy document published in 2000 or later. 

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Ontario Secondary 

School Literacy Test 

(OSSLT) 

All students must successfully complete 

the Ontario Secondary School Literacy 

Test (OSSLT) in order to earn a secondary 

school diploma. Students will normally 

take the literacy test when they are in 

Grade 10. The test is based on Ontario 

curriculum expectations for language and 

communication, particularly reading and 

writing, up to and including Grade 9. The test 

results will identify areas for remediation for 

students who are unsuccessful in completing 

the test. Students who write the test but 

do not succeed must re-take the test and 

complete it successfully in order to qualify 

for a secondary school diploma. There is no 

limit to the number of times the test may be 

re-taken. 

Ontario Secondary 

School Literacy Course 

(OSSLC) 

Students may also achieve the literacy 

requirement through the Ontario Secondary 

School Literacy Course. Refer to the course 

description in the Grade 12 English section. 

Adjudication Process 

At the end of each school year, Directors of 

Education establish an Adjudication Panel 

to provide a select group of students an 

additional opportunity to meet the graduation 

literacy requirement. This group of students 

includes those who would otherwise be 

eligible to graduate in June but, through 

no fault of their own, have not been able to 

take advantage of the normal opportunities 

to write the Ontario Secondary School 

Literacy Test (OSSLT) and/or have not been 

able to enrol in or complete OSSLC due to 

unforeseen circumstances. 

Deferrals 

Only students who might benefit from a 

deferral of the test will be considered. 

This may include students who have been 

identified as exceptional and students 

registered in English as a second language/ 

English literacy development courses who 

have not yet acquired the level of proficiency 

in English required for successfully 

completing the test. The Principal 

determines if a deferral should be granted 

and the time period for the deferral. 

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A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, 

but because of its persistence. 

— Jim Watkins


Withdrawal from Courses 

Grade 9 

Withdrawals from Grade 9 courses are not 

recorded on the OST. Only successfully 

completed courses are recorded on the 

Ontario Student Transcript (OST). 

Grade 10 

Withdrawals from Grade 10 courses are not 

recorded on the OST. Withdrawals from the 

PLAR challenge process for Grade 10 courses 

are also not recorded. (Note that, since mature 

students cannot challenge for credit for Grade 

10 courses, this applies only to regular day 

school students.) Only successfully completed 

courses, as well as credits granted through the 

PLAR challenge and equivalency processes, 

the OSIS equivalency process, and a credit 

recovery program are recorded on the OST. 

Grades 11 and 12 

If a student (including a student with an 

Individual Education Plan) withdraws from a 

Grade 11 or 12 course within five instructional 

days following the issue of the midterm report, 

the withdrawal is not recorded on the OST. 

If a student withdraws from a course after 

five instructional days following the issue of 

the midterm report card, the withdrawal is 

recorded on the OST with a “W.” The student’s 

percentage grade at the time of the withdrawal 

is given on OST. 

Students Wishing to 

Change Course Types 

Some students may change their educational 

goals as they proceed through secondary 

school. When they decide to embark on a 

new pathway, they may find that they have 

not completed all of the prerequisite courses 

they need. The Tech Academy will facilitate 

and mentor students to make such changes of 

direction and will clearly indicate the pathways 

as shown in program/course calendar chart in 

the last section. In most cases, a student may 

enrol in a different type of course in a given 

subject in Grade 10 than the type he or she 

completed in Grade 9, although doing so may 

require additional preparation, as recommended 

by the principal. In the case of mathematics, 

however, the sole prerequisite for the Grade 10 

academic mathematics course is the Grade 9 

academic mathematics course, so a student who 

is planning to move from the Grade 9 applied 

mathematics course to the Grade 10 academic 

mathematics course must take the Grade 9 

academic mathematics course.* 

In Grades 10 to 12, a student may change to 

a different type of course in a given subject 

provided that the student has taken any course 

specified as a prerequisite for that course. If the 

student has not done so, he or she may take 

one of the specified prerequisite courses.* 

*If the principal believes that a student can be successful in a particular course without having 

taken the specified prerequisite course, the principal may waive the prerequisite. 

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Strategies and Resources 

The Tech Academy has: 

ü an administration and teaching team that are available to help provide 

resources and guidance to support education planning and course selection 

process for students; 

ü staff that have their guidance and career qualifications and experience in 

working with course selection for students; 

ü individual pathway plan program in place to help guide students to take 

ownership of their learning pathways and career goals and to become 

autonomous learners; 

ü has cooperative education and experiential learning to help expose and 

develop the different fields of work in the work world. 

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Support for English 

Language Learners (ELLs) 

Upon entering the school, a student who is 

learning English as a second language will 

be assessed for proficiency to indicate which 

reading and writing level they are at. This 

will form the basis of the program plan and 

placement within the secondary program. An 

alternative education pathway may also be 

developed as needed to help mediate and 

facilitate the learning of the English language 

along with extra tutoring. 

Learning opportunities to enable English 

language learners to develop proficiency 

in English are required in each of the 

Tech Academy’s subject areas where ELL 

students are present. All teachers share in 

the responsibility for the English language 

development of these students. 

The Tech Academy ensures adaptation 

of the instructional program to address 

students’ different levels of proficiency 

in English and help these students 

adjust to a new linguistic, cultural, and 

educational environment. Appropriate 

adaptations include both modifications 

and accommodations such as specific 

teaching strategies. The student may also 

be put on an individual education plan. 

Final decisions regarding placement are 

made by the principal in consultation with 

the student, staff, and parents/guardians. 

The principal will communicate the 

placement decision, and the rationale for 

the placement, to the student and parents. 

Support for New and Graduating Students: 

The Tech Academy considers how overwhelming moving to a new location or first attending 

high school or another post-secondary may be. To help alleviate this, The Tech Academy will: 

ü Give orientation tour for new students and staff 

ü Offer students to be successful through Learning Strategy courses 

ü Offer nutrition program to healthier lifestyle and habits 

ü Communication strategies for parents through technology (ie. Apps, newsletters) 

ü An energetic and helpful teaching team that will be available to answer any questions or 

concerns 

ü Offer support and tutoring services outside school hours 

ü Integration of First Nation culture and anti-discrimination within courses 

ü Specialized staff in guidance to help student with any course or life transition needs 

A mind, once stretched by a new idea, 

never regains its original dimension. 

— Oliver Wendell Holmes 

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Course Selection Information: 

The following information applies to all courses at The Tech Academy. Students 

under the age of 18 require parent/guardian approval for all decisions on course 

choices. Students who are 18 years of age or older may accept responsibility for 

their own course choices. 

Course Outlines, Course Descriptions, for each course offered in The Tech Academy 

are maintained in the main office and are available for parents/ guardians upon 

request or through our online school website. 

For further information on specific courses, you can gain access to the Ontario 

curriculum policy documents by visiting the Ministry of Education, Ontario website at: 

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teachers/curriculum.html 

School Organization 

Semester 1 runs from September to the end of January; Semester 2 runs from 

February to the end of June. However, some programs and courses may either be 

non-semestered and run from September to the end of June, or ‘enhanced’, whereby 

student put forth double the hours per day and complete a course by midterm of the 

semester. Each semester has two reporting periods, one at mid-term and one at the 

end of the semester. If a student is doing the enhanced program they will also get a 

report at quarter term. 

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Explaining the Course Codes 

Course Code 

This 5 (or 6) character code describes the subject, grade, level or destination of a 

high school course. 

The Ministry of Education has developed common course codes for use in all 

Ontario Secondary Schools. The first three characters refer to the discipline (ENG 

for English, AMU for Arts/Music), The fourth character refers to the grade level 

(grade 9 =1, grade 10=2, grade 11=3, grade 12=4). The Fifth character is a letter 

relating to the course type (D= academic, P=applied, L=locally developed, O=Open, 

Workplace=E, College=C, University/College=U). The sixth character is for the 

school's use to refer to timetable designation or special programs. 

For example: ENG 1D: means English, Grade 9, Academic course type. 

The Organization of Secondary School Courses 

GRADE 9 & 10 

Academic Courses (D) 

Academic courses develop students’ knowledge and skills through the study of 

theory and abstract problems. These courses focus on the essential concepts of a 

subject and explore related concepts as well. They incorporate practical applications 

as appropriate. 

Applied Courses (P) 

Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject and develop students’ 

knowledge and skills through practical applications and concrete examples. Familiar 

situations are used to illustrate ideas, and students are given more opportunities to 

experience hands-on applications of the concepts and theories they study. 

Open Courses (O) 

Open courses, which comprise a set of expectations that are appropriate for all 

students, are designed to broaden students’ knowledge and skills in subjects that 

reflect their interests and prepare them for active and rewarding participation in 

society. They are not designed with the specific requirements of university, college, 

or the workplace in mind. 

Locally Developed Compulsory Courses (L) 

Locally Developed Compulsory Courses are courses that meet educational needs 

not met by provincial curriculum policy documents. In order to meet the educational 

needs of their students, school boards may develop up to six (6) courses locally that 

can be counted as compulsory or as optional credits towards a diploma. All locally 

developed courses require the approval of the Ministry. 

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The Organization of Secondary School Courses 

GRADE 11 & 12 

All of the following courses are based on provincial curriculum expectations and will 

emphasize the development of both independent research skills and independent 

learning skills. 

University Preparation Courses (U) 

University preparation courses are designed to equip students with the 

knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university 

programs. 

College/University Preparation Courses (M) 

College/University preparation courses are designed to equip students with the 

knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for specific 

programs offered at universities and colleges. 

College Preparation Courses (C) 

College preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge 

and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for most college programs 

or for admission to specific apprenticeship or other training programs. 

Open Courses (O) 

Open courses, which comprise a set of expectations that are appropriate for all 

students, are designed to broaden students’ knowledge and skills in subjects 

that reflect their interests and prepare them for active and rewarding participation 

in society. They are not designed with the specific requirements of university, 

college, or the workplace in mind. 

Workplace Preparation Courses (E) 

Workplace preparation courses are designed to equip students with the 

knowledge and skills they need for direct entry into the workplace or for 

admission to apprenticeship programs and other training programs offered in the 

community. The range and content of the courses offered will allow students to 

prepare for a variety of jobs, training programs, and careers. 

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Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all. 

— Helen Keller


GRADE 9 

C O U R S E S 

GRADE NINE C O U R S E S 

9 

The Arts 

Music, Grade 9 Open (AMU1O) 

This course emphasizes the creation and 

performance of music at a level consistent 

with previous experience and is aimed 

at developing technique, sensitivity, and 

imagination. Students will develop musical 

literacy skills by using the creative and 

critical analysis processes in composition, 

performance, and a range of reflective and 

analytical activities. Students will develop 

an understanding of the conventions and 

elements of music and of safe practices 

related to music, and will develop a variety of 

skills transferable to other areas of their life. 

Prerequisite: None 

Visual Arts, Grade 9 Open (AVI1O) 

This course is exploratory in nature, offering 

an overview of visual arts as a foundation 

for further study. Students will become 

familiar with the elements and principles 

of design and the expressive qualities of 

various materials by using a range of media, 

processes, techniques, and styles. Students 

will use the creative and critical analysis 

processes and will interpret art within a 

personal, contemporary, and historical 

context. Prerequisite: None 

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Business 

Introduction to Business, Grade 9 or 

10, Open (BBI1O, BBI2O) 

This course introduces students to the 

world of business. Students will develop an 

understanding of the functions of business, 

including accounting, marketing, information 

technology, human resources, and 

production, and of the importance of ethics 

and social responsibility. This course builds 

a foundation for further studies in business 

and helps students develop the business 

knowledge and skills they will need in their 

everyday lives. Prerequisite: None 

Information and Communication 

Technology in Business, Grade 9 or 

10, Open (BTT1O or BTT2O) 

This course introduces students to information 

and communication technology in a business 

environment and builds a foundation of 

digital literacy skills necessary for success 

in a technologically driven society. Students 

will develop word processing, spreadsheet, 

database, desktop publishing, presentation 

software, and website design skills. 

Throughout the course, there is an emphasis 

on digital literacy, effective electronic research 

and communication skills, and current issues 

related to the impact of information and 

communication technology. Prerequisite: 

None 

Canadian & World Studies 

Issues in Canadian Geography, 

Grade 9, Academic (CGC1D) 

This course examines interrelationships within 

and between Canada’s natural and human 

systems and how these systems interconnect 

with those in other parts of the world. Students 

will explore environmental, economic, and 

social geographic issues relating to topics such 

as transportation options, energy choices, 

and urban development. Students will apply 

the concepts of geographic thinking and the 

geographic inquiry process, including spatial 

technologies, to investigate various geographic 

issues and to develop possible approaches for 

making Canada a more sustainable place in 

which to live. Prerequisite: None 

English 

English, Grade 9 Academic (ENG1D) 

This course is designed to develop the oral 

communication, reading, writing, and media 

literacy skills that students need for success 

in their secondary school academic programs 

and in their daily lives. Students will analyse 

literary texts from contemporary and historical 

periods, interpret informational and graphic 

texts, and create oral, written, and media texts 

in a variety of forms. An important focus will 

be on the use of strategies that contribute to 

effective communication. The course is intended 

to prepare students for the Grade 10 academic 

English course, which leads to university or 

college preparation courses in Grades 11 

and 12. Prerequisite: None 

French as a second 

language 

Core French, Grade 9 

Academic (FSF1D) 

This course emphasizes the further 

development of oral communication, reading, 

and writing skills. Students will build on and 

apply their knowledge of French while exploring 

a variety of themes, such as relationships, 

social trends, and careers. Thematic 

readings, which include a selection of short 

stories, articles, and poems, will serve as 

stepping stones to oral and written activities. 

Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French 

instruction, or equivalent 

Guidance & Career 

Education 

Learning Strategies 1: Skills for 

Success in Secondary School, 

Grade 9 Open, (GLS1O/GLE1O) 

This course focuses on learning strategies to 

help students become better, more independent 

learners. Students will learn how to develop 

and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal 

management skills, and interpersonal and 

teamwork skills to improve their learning and 

achievement in school, the workplace, and 

the community. The course helps students 

build confidence and motivation to pursue 

opportunities for success in secondary school 

and beyond. Prerequisite: For GLS1O – None, 

For GLE1O – Recommendation of principal


Health & Physical Education 

Healthy Active Living Education, 

Grade 9 Open (PPL1O) 

This course emphasizes regular participation 

in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that 

promote lifelong healthy active living. Students 

will learn movement skills and principles, 

ways to improve personal fitness and physical 

competence, and safety and injury prevention. 

They will investigate issues related to healthy 

sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol, 

tobacco, and other drugs, and will participate 

in activities designed to develop goal-setting, 

communication, and social skills. Prerequisite: 

None 

Mathematics 

Principles of Mathematics, 

Grade 9 Academic (MPM1D) 

This course enables students to develop an 

understanding of mathematical concepts related 

to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement 

and geometry through investigation, the effective 

use of technology, and abstract reasoning. 

Students will investigate relationships, which 

they will then generalize as equations of lines, 

and will determine the connections between 

different representations of a linear relation. 

They will also explore relationships that emerge 

from the measurement of three-dimensional 

figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students 

will reason mathematically and communicate 

their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. 


Science 

Science, Grade 9 Academic (SNC1D) 

This course enables students to develop their 

understanding of basic concepts in biology, 

chemistry, earth and space science, and 

physics, and to relate science to technology, 

society, and the environment. Throughout the 

course, students will develop their skills in the 

processes of scientific investigation. Students 

will acquire an understanding of scientific 

theories and conduct investigations related to 

sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular 

structures and the properties of elements and 

compounds; the study of the universe and its 

properties and components; and the principles 

of electricity. Prerequisite: None 

Social Science & 

Humanities 

Exploring Family Studies 

Grade 9 or 10, Open (HIF1O/2O) 

This course explores the challenges faced by 

all people: how to meet basic needs, how to 

relate to others, how to manage resources, 

and how to become responsible members of 

society. Students will acquire knowledge and 

skills that are needed to make the transition 

to adulthood. Teachers will instruct students 

in developing interpersonal, decision-making, 

and practical skills related to daily life. Students 

will explore the functioning of families and the 

diversities found among families and within 

society. Prerequisite: None 

Food and Nutrition, Grade 9 or 10 

Open (HFN1O/ HFN 2O) 

This course focuses on guidelines for 

making nutritious food choices. Students will 

investigate factors that influence food choices, 

including beliefs, attitudes, current trends, 

traditional eating patterns, food marketing 

strategies, and individual needs. Students 

will also explore the environmental impact 

of a variety of food choices at the local and 

global level. The course provides students 

with opportunities to develop food preparation 

skills and introduces them to the use of social 

science research methods in the area of food 

and nutrition. Prerequisite: None 

Technological Education 

Exploring Technologies, 

Grade 9, Open (TIJ1O) 

This course enables students to further explore 

and develop technological knowledge and 

skills introduced in the elementary science 

and technology program. Students will be 

given the opportunity to design and create 

products and/or provide services related to 

the various technological areas or industries, 

working with a variety of tools, equipment, and 

software commonly used in industry. Students 

will develop an awareness of environmental 

and societal issues, and will begin to explore 

secondary and postsecondary education 

and training pathways leading to careers in 

technology-related fields. Prerequisite: None 


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GRADE TEN C O U R S E S 

GRADE 10 

C O U R S E S 

10 

The Arts 

Drama, Grade 10 Open 

(ADA2O) 

This course provides opportunities for 

students to explore dramatic forms, 

conventions, and techniques. Students 

will explore a variety of dramatic sources 

from various cultures and representing 

a range of genres. Students will use 

the elements of drama in creating and 

communicating through dramatic works. 

Students will assume responsibility 

for decisions made in the creative and 

collaborative processes and will reflect 

on their experiences. Prerequisite: None 

Music, Grade 10 Open (AMU2O) 

This course emphasizes the creation 

and performance of music at a level 

consistent with previous experience. 

Students will develop musical literacy 

skills by using the creative and critical 

analysis processes in composition, 

performance, and a range of reflective 

and analytical activities. Students will 

develop their understanding of musical 

conventions, practices, and terminology 

and apply the elements of music in a 

range of activities. They will also explore 

the function of music in society with 

reference to the self, communities, and 

cultures. Prerequisite: None 

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Guitar, Grade 10 

Open (AMG2O) 

Students will learn a variety of guitar 

techniques while performing folk and 

popular songs on the 6-string acoustic 

guitar. Learning how to read music and 

chord symbols is an important component 

of this course. Students will learn about 

the historical development of the guitar by 

listening to classical, folk, blues, jazz, and 

rock selections. Prerequisite: None 

Vocal Music, Grade 10 

Open (AMV2O) 

This course emphasizes performance of 

music at an intermediate level that strikes 

a balance between challenge and skill. 

Student learning will include participating in 

creative activities and listening perceptively. 

Students will also be required to develop a 

thorough understanding of the language of 

music, including the elements, terminology, 

and history. Aspiring rock stars, opera 

singers, folk singers and anyone who 

enjoys singing will benefit from this course 

which performs primarily in a choir format. 


Visual Arts, Grade 10 Open (AVI2O) 

This course enables students to develop 

their skills in producing and presenting art 

by introducing them to new ideas, materials, 

and processes for artistic exploration and 

experimentation. Students will apply the 

elements and principles of design when 

exploring the creative process. Students 

will use the critical analysis process 

to reflect on and interpret art within a 

personal, contemporary, and historical 

context. Prerequisite: None (but AVI10 is 

recommended) 

Business 

Introduction to Business, Grade 9 

or 10, Open (BBI1O, BBI2O) 


world of business. Students will develop an 

understanding of the functions of business, 

including accounting, marketing, information 

technology, human resources, and 

production, and of the importance of ethics 

and social responsibility. This course builds 

a foundation for further studies in business 

and helps students develop the business 

knowledge and skills they will need in their 

everyday lives. Prerequisite: None 


Technology in Business, Grade 9 

or 10, Open (BTT1O or BTT2O) 

This course introduces students to 

information and communication technology 

in a business environment and builds 

a foundation of digital literacy skills 

necessary for success in a technologically 

driven society. Students will develop 

word processing, spreadsheet, database, 

desktop publishing, presentation software, 

and website design skills. Throughout the 

course, there is an emphasis on digital 

literacy, effective electronic research and 

communication skills, and current issues 

related to the impact of information and 

communication technology. Prerequisite: 

None 

Canadian & World 

Studies 

Canadian History Since World 

War I, Grade 10 Academic 

(CHC2D) 

This course explores social, economic, and 

political developments and events and their 

impact on the lives of different groups in 

Canada since 1914. Students will examine 

the role of conflict and cooperation in 

Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role 

within the global community, and the impact 

of various individuals, organizations, and 

events on Canadian identity, citizenship, 

and heritage. They will develop their ability 

to apply the concepts of historical thinking 

and the historical inquiry process, including 

the interpretation and analysis of evidence, 

when investigating key issues and events in 

Canadian history since 1914. Prerequisite: 

None 


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Civics and Citizenship, Grade 10, 

Open (CHV2O - 0.5 Credit) 

This course explores rights and responsibilities 

associated with being an active citizen in 

a democratic society. Students will explore 

issues of civic importance such as healthy 

schools, community planning, environmental 

responsibility, and the influence of social 

media, while developing their understanding 

of the role of civic engagement and of political 

processes in the local, national, and/or global 

community. Students will apply the concepts 

of political thinking and the political inquiry 

process to investigate, and express informed 

opinions about, a range of political issues and 

developments that are both of significance in 

today’s world and of personal interest to them. 


English: 

English, Grade 10, 

Academic (ENG2D) 

This course is designed to extend the range of 

oral communication, reading, writing, and media 

literacy skills that students need for success 

in their secondary school academic programs 

and in their daily lives. Students will analyse 

literary texts from contemporary and historical 

periods, interpret and evaluate informational 

and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and 

media texts in a variety of forms. An important 

focus will be on the selective use of strategies 

that contribute to effective communication. 

This course is intended to prepare students for 

the compulsory Grade 11 university or college 

preparation course. Prerequisite: Grade 9 

English, Academic or Applied 


language 

Core French, Grade 10, 

Academic (FSF2D) 

This course enables students to increase their 

knowledge of the French language, further 

develop their language skills, and deepen their 

understanding and appreciation of francophone 

culture around the world. Exploring a variety of 

themes, students will develop and apply critical 

thinking skills in discussion, in their analysis and 

interpretation of texts, and in their own writing. 

Prerequisite: Grade 9 Core French, Academic 

or Applied 


Education 

Career Studies, Grade 10 

Open (GLC2O – 0.5 credit) 

This course teaches students how to develop 

and achieve personal goals for future 

learning, work, and community involvement. 

Students will assess their interests, skills, 

and characteristics and investigate current 

economic and workplace trends, work 

opportunities, and ways to search for work. 

The course explores postsecondary learning 

and career options, prepares students for 

man-aging work and life transitions, and helps 

students focus on their goals through the 

development of a career plan. Prerequisite: 

None 

Learning Strategies 1: Skills for 

Success in Secondary School, 

Grade 10 Open, (GLE2O) 

This course focuses on learning strategies 

to help students become better, more 

independent learners. Students will learn how 

to develop and apply literacy and numeracy 

skills, personal management skills, and 

interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve 

their learning and achievement in school, 

the workplace, and the community. The 

course helps students build confidence and 

motivation to pursue opportunities for success 

in secondary school and beyond. Prerequisite: 

Recommendation of principal 

Health & Physical 

Education 




in a variety of enjoyable physical activities 

that promote lifelong healthy active living. 

Student learning will include the application 

of movement principles to refine skills; 

participation in a variety of activities that 

enhance personal competence, fitness, and 

health; examination of issues related to healthy 

sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and 

abuse; and the use of informed decisionmaking, 

conflict resolution, and social skills in 

making personal choices. Prerequisite: None


Personal and Fitness Activities, 

Grade 10 Open (PAF2O) 

This course focuses on the development of a 

healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety 

of enjoyable physical activities that have the 

potential to engage students’ interest throughout 

their lives. Students will be encouraged to 

develop personal competence in a variety of 

movement skills and will be given opportunities 

to practice goal-setting, decision-making, social, 

and interpersonal skills. Students will also 

study the components of healthy relationships, 

reproductive health, mental health, and personal 

safety. Prerequisite: None 

Focused Physical Education, 

Grade 10 Open (PAL2O) 


in basketball or hockey that promote lifelong 

healthy active living. Student learning will 

include the application of movement principles 

to refine skills; participation in a variety of 

activities that enhance personal competence, 

fitness, and health; examination of issues 

related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, 

substance use and abuse; and the use of 

in-formed decision-making, conflict resolution 

and social skills in making personal choices. 

Students will demonstrate an understanding of 

many aspects of basketball or hockey including, 

skills, techniques, strategies, training, physical 

and mental preparation as well as performance 

critique and reflection. Prerequisite: None 

Mathematics 

Principles of Mathematics, 

Grade 10 Academic (MPM2D) 

This course enables students to broaden their 

understanding of relationships and extend their 

problem-solving and algebraic skills through 

investigation, the effective use of technology, 

and abstract reasoning. Students will explore 

quadratic relations and their applications; solve 

and apply linear systems; verify properties of 

geometric figures using analytic geometry; and 

investigate the trigonometry of right and acute 

triangles. Students will reason mathematically 

and communicate their thinking as they solve 

multi-step problems. Prerequisite: Grade 9 

Mathematics, Academic 

Science: 

Science, Grade 10, 

Academic (SNC2D) 

This course enables students to enhance 

their understanding of concepts in biology, 

chemistry, earth and space science, and 

physics, and of the interrelationships 

between science, technology, society, and 

the environment. Students are also given 

opportunities to further develop their scientific 

investigation skills. Students will plan and 

conduct investigations and develop their 

understanding of scientific theories related to 

the connections between cells and systems in 

animals and plants; chemical reactions, with 

a particular focus on acid–base reactions; 

forces that affect climate and climate change; 

and the interaction of light and matter. 

Prerequisite: Science, Grade 9, Academic or 

Applied 

Social Science & 

Humanities 

Food and Nutrition, Grade 9 or 10 

Open (HFN1O/ HFN 2O) 

This course focuses on guidelines for 

making nutritious food choices. Students 

will investigate factors that influence food 

choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current 

trends, traditional eating patterns, food 

marketing strategies, and individual needs. 

Students will also explore the environmental 

impact of a variety of food choices at the 

local and global level. The course provides 

students with opportunities to develop food 

preparation skills and introduces them to the 

use of social science research methods in the 

area of food and nutrition. Prerequisite: None 


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With great power there must also come great responsibility. 

— Stan Lee 

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10 

Exploring Family Studies 

Grade 9 or 10, Open (HIF1O/2O) 

This course explores the challenges faced by 

all people: how to meet basic needs, how to 

relate to others, how to manage resources, 

and how to become responsible members of 

society. Students will acquire knowledge and 

skills that are needed to make the transition 

to adulthood. Teachers will instruct students 

in developing interpersonal, decisionmaking, 

and practical skills related to daily 

life. Students will explore the functioning of 

families and the diversities found among 

families and within society. Prerequisite: 

None 


Construction Technology, 

Grade 10 Open (TCJ2O) ) 

This course introduces students to 

building materials and processes through 

opportunities to design and build various 

construction projects. Students will learn 

to create and read working drawings; 

become familiar with common construction 

materials, components, and processes; and 

perform a variety of fabrication, assembly, 

and finishing operations. They will use a 

variety of hand and power tools and apply 

knowledge of imperial and metric systems 

of measurement, as appropriate. Students 

will develop an awareness of environmental 

and societal issues related to construction 

technology, and will explore secondary and 

postsecondary path-ways leading to careers 

in the industry. Prerequisite: None 

Transportation Technology, 

Grade 10, Open (TTJ2O) 


service and maintenance of vehicles, 

aircraft, and/or watercraft. Students will 

develop knowledge and skills related to the 

construction and operation of vehicle/craft 

systems and learn maintenance and repair 

techniques. Student projects may include 

the construction of a self-propelled vehicle 

or craft, engine service, tire/wheel service, 

electri-cal/battery service, and proper body 

care. Students will develop an awareness 

of related environmental and societal 

issues and will explore secondary and 

postsecondary pathways leading to careers 

in the transportation industry. 


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GRADE 11 

C O U R S E S 

GRADE ELEVEN C O U R S E S 

11 

The Arts 

Drama, Grade 11, University/College 

Preparation (ADA3M) 

This course requires students to create and 

perform in dramatic presentations. Students 

will analyze, interpret, and perform dramatic 

works from various cultures and time periods. 

Students will research various acting styles 

and conventions that could be used in their 

presentations, and analyze the functions 

of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, 

technicians, and audiences. Prerequisite: 

Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open 

Guitar, Grade 11 University/College 

Preparation (AMG3M) 

This course is designed for students 

to continue, improve, and expand their 

knowledge of the guitar, technical patterns, 

and an understanding of chord vocabulary. 

The students of this course will be allowed 

to explore areas designed for their personal 

understanding. Prerequisite: Guitar, Grade 

10, Open 

Music, Grade 11 Open (AMU30) 

This course develops students’ musical 

literacy through performance and the 

preparation and presentation of music 

productions. Students will perform works at 

a level consistent with previous experience. 

Independently and collaboratively, students 

will use current technology and the creative 

and critical analysis processes to plan, 

produce, present, and market musical 

productions. Students will respond to, reflect 

on, and analyze music from various genres 

and periods, and they will develop skills 

transferable to other aspects of their life and 

their careers. Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 

or 10, Open 

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Music, Grade 11, University/College 

Preparation (AMU3M) 

This course provides students with 

opportunities to develop their musical literacy 

through the creation, appreciation, analysis, 

and performance of music, including traditional, 

commercial, and art music. Students will 

apply the creative process when performing 

appropriate technical exercises and repertoire 

and will employ the critical analysis processes 

when reflecting on, responding to, and 

analyzing live and recorded performances. 

Students will consider the function of music in 

society and the impact of music on individuals 

and communities. They will explore how to 

apply skills developed in music to their life and 

careers. Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, 

Open 

Vocal Music, Grade 11 Open (AMV3O) 

This course emphasizes performance of music 

at an intermediate level that strikes a balance 

between challenge and skill. Students learning 

will include participating in creative activities 

and listening perceptively. Students will also be 

required to develop a thorough understanding of 

the language of music, including the elements, 

terminology, and history. Prerequisite: None 

Vocal Music, Grade 11 University/ 

College Preparation (AMV3M) 

This course continues to develop and increase 

vocal sound quality, listening sensitivity, more 

advanced music reading and new styles. 

Prerequisite: AMV2M 

Visual Arts, Grade 11 University/ 

College Preparation (AVI3M) 

This course enables students to further develop 

their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students 

will use the creative process to explore a wide 

range of themes through studio work that 

may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and 

printmaking, as well as the creation of collage, 

multimedia works, and works using emergent 

technologies. Students will use the critical 

analysis process when evaluating their own 

work and the work of others. The course may 

be delivered as a comprehensive program or 

through a program focused on a particular art 

form (e.g. photography, video, computer graphics, 

information design). Prerequisite: Visual Arts, 

Grade 9 and/or 10 Open 

Business 

Financial Accounting 

Fundamentals, Grade 11 University/ 

College Preparation (BAF3M) 


fundamental principles and procedures of 

accounting. Students will develop financial 

analysis and decision-making skills that will 

assist them in future studies and/or career 

opportunities in business. Students will 

acquire an understanding of accounting for 

a service and a merchandising business, 

computerized accounting, financial analysis, 

and ethics and current issues in accounting. 



Technology: The Digital 

Environment, Grade 11 Open 

(BTA3O) 

This course prepares students for the digital 

environment. Using a hands-on approach, 

students will further develop information and 

communication technology skills through 

the use of common business software 

applications. The concept and operation of 

e-business will be explored, and students 

will design and create an e-business 

website. The skills developed in this course 

will prepare students for success in the 

workplace and/or postsecondary studies. 


Marketing: Goods, Services, 

Events, Grade 11 College 

Preparation (BMI3C) 

This course introduces the fundamental 

concepts of product marketing, which 

includes the marketing of goods, services, 

and events. Students will examine how 

trends, issues, global economic changes, and 

information technology influence consumer 

buying habits. Students will engage in 

marketing research, develop marketing 

strategies, and produce a marketing plan for 

a product of their choice. The primary focus 

will be sports and Entertainment Marketing, 

in the areas of amateur and professional 

sports, as well as the music, theatre, travel 

and tourism industries. Prerequisite: None



Geography 

Travel and Tourism: A Geographic 

Perspective, Grade 11 Open 

(CGG3O) 

This course focuses on travel and tourism 

as the vehicle for studying selected world 

regions. Using a variety of geotechnologies 

and inquiry and communication methods, 

students will conduct and present case 

studies that develop their understanding 

of the unique characteristics of selected 

world regions; the environmental, cultural, 

economic, and political factors that 

influence travel and tourism; and the impact 

of the travel industry on communities 

and environments around the world. 

Prerequisite: Grade 9 Geography of 

Canada, Academic or Applied 

Forces of Nature: Physical 

Processes and Disasters, Grade 

11 University / College Preparation 

(CGF3M ) 

This course examines the major patterns of 

physical geography and the powerful forces 

that affect them. Students will investigate 

the dynamic nature of the earth, the evolving 

relationship between the planet and its 

people, and the factors that limit our ability to 

predict the changes that will occur. Students 

will use a wide range of geotechnologies and 

inquiry methods to investigate the distribution 

and interaction of the elements of their 

physical environment and to communicate 

their findings. Prerequisite: Grade 9 

Geography of Canada, Academic or Applied 

History 

World History Since 1900: Global 

and Regional Interactions, Grade 11 

Open (CHT3O) 

This course focuses on major developments 

in world history from 1900 to the present. 

Students will explore the causes and 

consequences of global and regional conflicts 

as well as responses to social, economic, 

and political developments in various 

countries and regions. Students will extend 

their ability to apply the concepts of historical 

thinking and the historical inquiry process, 

including the interpretation and analysis 

of evidence, when investigating historical 

developments and events, including those that 

continue to affect people in various parts of the 

world. Prerequisite: Canadian History since 

World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied 

World History to the End of the 

Fifteenth Century, Grade 11 

University / College Preparation 

(CHW3M) 

This course explores the history of various 

societies around the world, from earliest times 

to around 1500 CE. Students will examine 

life in and the legacy of various ancient and 

pre-modern societies throughout the world, 

including those in, Africa, Asia, Europe, and 

the Americas. Students will extend their ability 

to apply the concepts of historical thinking and 

the historical inquiry process, including the 

interpretation and analysis of evidence, when 

investigating social, political, and economic 

structures and historical forces at work in 

various societies and in different historical eras. 

Prerequisite: Canadian History since World 

War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied 

American History, Grade 11 

University Preparation (CHA3U) 

This course explores key aspects of the social, 

economic, and political development of the 

United States from precontact to the present. 

Students will examine the contributions 

of groups and individuals to the country’s 

evolution and will explore the historical context 

of key issues, trends, and events that have had 

an impact on the United States, its identity and 

culture, and its role in the global community. 

Students will extend their ability to apply the 

concepts of historical thinking and the historical 

inquiry process, including the interpretation 

and analysis of evidence, when investigating 

various forces that helped shape American 

history. Prerequisite: Canadian History since 

World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied 

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Law 

Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 

11 University / College Preparation 

(CLU3M) 

This course explores Canadian law, with a 

focus on legal issues that are relevant to the 

lives of people in Canada. Students will gain 

an understanding of laws relating to rights and 

freedoms in Canada; our legal system; and 

family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal 

law. Students will develop legal reasoning 

skills and will apply the concepts of legal 

thinking and the legal studies inquiry process 

when investigating a range of legal issues 

and formulating and communicating informed 

opinions about them. Prerequisite: Canadian 

History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic 

or Applied 

Co-operative Education 

The Co-operative Education course consists 

of a classroom component and a placement 

component. Through these two components, 

the co-operative education course prepares the 

student for successful participation in a work 

placement; provides sufficient time and various 

opportunities at the placement to enable 

the student to apply and further develop the 

knowledge and skills acquired in the related 

course; and provides opportunities for the 

student to integrate the learning acquired in 

school and at the placement while also earning 

2 credits" 

English 

Compulsory Credit: 

English, Grade 11 College 

Preparation (ENG3C) 

This course emphasizes the development 

of literacy, communication, and critical and 

creative thinking skills necessary for success 

in academic and daily life. Students will study 

the content, form, and style of a variety of 

informational and graphic texts, as well as 

literary texts from Canada and other countries, 

and create oral, written, and media texts in 

a variety of forms for practical and academic 

purposes. An important focus will be on using 

language with precision and clarity. The 

course is intended to prepare students for 

the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation 

course. Prerequisite: Grade 10 English, 

Applied 

English, Grade 11 University 

Preparation (ENG3U) 

This course emphasizes the development 

of literacy, communication, and critical 

and creative thinking skills necessary for 

success in academic and daily life. Students 

will analyse challenging literary texts from 

various periods, countries, and cultures, as 

well as a range of informational and graphic 

texts, and create oral, written, and media 

texts in a variety of forms. An important focus 

will be on using language with precision and 

clarity and incorporating stylistic devices 

appropriately and effectively. The course 

is intended to prepare students for the 

compulsory Grade 12 university or college 

preparation course. Prerequisite: Grade 10 

English, Academic 

ELECTIVE Credit: 

Presentation and Speaking Skills, 

Grade 11, Open (EPS3O) 

This course emphasizes the knowledge and 

skills required to plan and make effective 

presentations and to speak effectively in 

both formal and informal contexts, using 

such forms as reports, speeches, debates, 

panel discussions, storytelling, recitations, 

interviews, and multimedia presentations. 

Students will research and analyse the 

content and characteristics of convincing 

speeches and the techniques of effective 

speakers; design and rehearse presentations 

for a variety of purposes and audiences; 

select and use visual and technological 

aids to enhance their message; and assess 

the effectiveness of their own and others’ 

presentations. Prerequisite: Grade 10 

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language 

Core French, Grade 11 University 

Preparation (FSF3U) 

This course draws on a variety of themes to 

promote extensive development of reading 

and writing skills and to reinforce oral 

communication skills. Students will gain a 

greater understanding of French-speaking 

cultures in Canada and around the world 

through their reading of a variety of materials, 

including a short novel or a play. Students 

will produce various written assignments, 

including a formal essay. The use of 

correct grammar and appropriate language 

conventions in both spoken and written 

French will be emphasized throughout the 

course. Prerequisite: Grade 10 Core French, 

Academic 


Education 

Leadership and Peer Support, 

Grade 11 Open (GPP3O) 

This course prepares students to act 

in leadership and peer support roles. 

They will design and implement a plan 

for contributing to their school and/or 

community; develop skills in communication, 

interpersonal relations, teamwork, and 

conflict management; and apply those skills 

in leadership and/or peer support roles – for 

example, as a student council member or 

a peer tutor. Students will examine group 

dynamics and learn the value of diversity 

within groups and communities. Prerequisite: 

None 

Advanced Learning Strategies: 

Skills for Success, After Secondary 

School, Grade 11 Open (GLE3O) 

This course improves students’ learning 

and personal management skills, preparing 

them to make successful transitions to work, 

training, and/or postsecondary education 

destinations. Students will assess their 

learning abilities and use literacy, numeracy, 

and research skills and personal management 

techniques to maximize their learning. 

Students will investigate trends and resources 

to support their postsecondary employment, 

training, and/or education choices and 

develop a plan to help them meet their 

learning and career goals. Prerequisite: 

GLE2O or recommendation 

of principal 

Designing Your Future, Grade 11 

Open (GWL3O) 

This course prepares students to make 

successful transitions to postsecondary 

destinations as they investigate specific 

postsecondary options based on their skills, 

interests, and personal characteristics. 

Students will explore the realities and 

opportunities of the workplace and examine 

factors that affect success, while refining their 

job search and employability skills. Students 

will expand their portfolios with a focus on 

their targeted destination and develop an 

action plan for future success. 



Education 

Personal and Fitness Activities 

Grade 11, Open (PAF30) 

This course focuses on the development 

of a healthy lifestyle and participation in 

a variety of enjoyable physical activities 

that have the potential to engage students’ 

interest throughout their lives. Students 

will be encouraged to develop personal 

competence in a variety of movement skills 

and will be given opportunities to practice 

goal-setting, decision-making, social, and 

interpersonal skills. Students will also study 

the components of healthy relationships, 

reproductive health, mental health, and 

personal safety. Prerequisite: None 


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basketball or hockey that have the potential 

to engage students’ interest throughout 

their lives. Students will be encouraged 

to develop personal competence in a 

variety of movement skills and will be 

given opportunities to practice goalsetting, 

decision-making, social, and 




personal safety. Students will demonstrate an 

understanding of many aspects of basketball 

or hockey including, skills, techniques, 

strategies, training, physical and mental 

preparation as well as performance critique 

and reflection. Prerequisite: None 

Outdoor Activities, Grade 11, 

Open (PAD30) 

This course focuses on the development of 

a personalized approach to healthy active 

living through participation in a variety of 

outdoor activities that have the potential to 

engage students’ interest throughout their 

lives. Students will develop and implement 

personal physical fitness plans. In addition, 

they will be given opportunities to refine their 

decision-making, conflict-resolution, and 

interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing 

their mental health and their relationships 

with others. Prerequisite: None 





a variety of enjoyable physical activities 

that have the potential to engage students’ 

interest throughout their lives. Students 

will be encouraged to develop personal 

competence in a variety of movement skills 

and will be given opportunities to practice 





personal safety. Prerequisite: None 

Health for Life, Grade 11 

College Preparation (PPZ3C) 

This course helps students develop a 

personalized approach to healthy living. 

Students will examine the factors that affect 

their own health and the health of individuals 

as members of the community. They will learn 

about the components of the Vitality approach 

to healthy living – an initiative that promotes 

healthy eating, an active lifestyle, and a positive 

self-image. Throughout this course, students 

will develop the skills necessary to take charge 

of and improve their own health, as well as 

to encourage others to lead healthy lives. 


Mathematics 

Foundations for College 

Mathematics, Grade 11 College 

Preparation (MBF3C) 

This course enables students to broaden 

their understanding of mathematics as a 

problem-solving tool in the real world. Students 

will extend their understanding of quadratic 

relations, as well as of measurement and 

geometry; investigate situations involving 

exponential growth; solve problems involving 

compound interest; solve financial problems 

connected with vehicle ownership; and develop 

their ability to reason by collecting, analyzing, 

and evaluating data involving one and two 

variables. Students will consolidate their 

mathematical skills as they solve problems 

and communicate their thinking. Prerequisite: 

Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied 

Functions and Applications, 

Grade 11 University/College 

Preparation (MCF3M) 

This course introduces basic features of the 

function by extending students’ experiences 

with quadratic relations. It focuses on 

quadratic, trigonometric, and exponential 

functions and their use in modeling real-world 

situations. Students will represent functions 

numerically, graphically, and algebraically; 

simplify expressions; solve equations; and 

solve problems relating to financial and 

trigonometric applications. Students will 

reason mathematically and communicate their 

thinking as they solve multi-step problems. 

Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 

10, Academic, or Foundations of Mathematics, 

Grade 10, Applied


Functions, Grade 11 University 

Preparation (MCR3U) 

This course introduces the mathematical 

concept of the function by extending students’ 

experiences with linear and quadratic 

relations. Students will investigate properties 

of discrete and continuous functions, 

including trigonometric and exponential 

functions; represent functions numerically, 

algebraically, and graphically; solve problems 

involving applications of functions; and 

develop facility in simplifying polynomial and 

rational expressions. Students will reason 

mathematically and communicate their 

thinking as they solve multi-step problems. 

Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, 

Grade 10, Academic 

Science 

Biology, Grade 11 College 

Preparation (SBI3C) 

This course focuses on the processes 

that occur in biological systems. Students 

will learn concepts and theories as they 

conduct investigations in the areas of cellular 

biology, microbiology, genetics, the anatomy 

of mammals, and the structure of plants 

and their role in the natural environment. 

Emphasis will be placed on the practical 

application of concepts, and on the skills 

needed for further study in various branches 

of the life sciences and related fields. 

Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, 

Academic or Applied 

Biology, Grade 11 University 

Preparation (SBI3U) 

This course furthers students’ understanding 

of the processes that occur in biological 

systems. Students will study theory and 

conduct investigations in the areas of 

biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; 

the structure and function of animals; and the 

anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The 

course focuses on the theoretical aspects of 

the topics under study, and helps students 

refine skills related to scientific investigation. 

Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic 

Chemistry, Grade 11 University 

Preparation (SCH3U) 

This course enables students to deepen their 

understanding of chemistry through the study 

of the properties of chemicals and chemical 

bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative 

relationships in those reactions; solutions 

and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry 

and the behaviour of gases. Students will 

further develop their analytical skills and 

investigate the qualitative and quantitative 

properties of matter, as well as the impact of 

some common chemical reactions on society 

and the environment. Prerequisite: Science, 

Grade 10, Academic 

Environmental Science, Grade 11, 

University/College Preparation 

(SVN3M) 

This course provides students with the 

fundamental knowledge of and skills relating 

to environmental science that will help them 

succeed in life after secondary school. 

Students will explore a range of topics, 

including the role of science in addressing 

contemporary environmental challenges; 

the impact of the environment on human 

health; sustainable agriculture and forestry; 

the reduction and management of waste; 

and the conservation of energy. Students will 

increase their scientific and environmental 

literacy and examine the interrelationships 

between science, the environment, and 

society in a variety of areas. Prerequisite: 

Science, Grade 10, Applied or Academic 

Physics, Grade 11 University 

Preparation (SPH3U) 

This course develops students’ 

understanding of the basic concepts of 

physics. Students will explore kinematics, 

with an emphasis on linear motion; different 

kinds of forces; energy transformations; the 

properties of mechanical waves and sound; 

and electricity and magnetism. They will 

enhance their scientific investigation skills 

as they test laws of physics. In addition, they 

will analyse the interrelationships between 

physics and technology, and consider the 

impact of technological applications of 

physics on society and the environment. 

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic 


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Social Studies & 

Humanities 

Food and Culture, Grade 11 


(HFC3M) 

This course focuses on the flavours, aromas, 

cooking techniques, foods, and cultural 

traditions of world cuisines. Students will 

explore the origins of and developments in 

diverse food traditions. They will demonstrate 

the ability to cook with ingredients and 

equipment from a variety of cultures, compare 

food-related etiquette in many countries and 

cultures, and explain how Canadian food 

choices and traditions have been influenced 

by other cultures. Students will develop 

practical skills and apply social science 

research methods while investigating foods 

and food practices from around the world. 


Gender Studies, Grade 11, University/ 

College Preparation (HSG3M) 

This course enables students to explore the 

social construction of gender. Students will 

learn about the dynamic nature of gender roles 

and norms; sexism and power relations; and 

the impact of representations of women and 

men in the media, popular culture, and the arts. 

Students will analyse a range of gender equity 

issues, including gender-based violence and 

workplace equity, in both Canadian and global 

contexts. Students will develop and apply 

research skills and will design and implement a 

social action initiative relating to gender equity. 


General Social Science 

Introduction to Anthropology, 

Psychology, and Sociology, Grade 

11 University Preparation (HSP3U) 


opportunities to think critically about theories, 

questions, and issues related to anthropology, 

psychology, and sociology. Students will 

develop an understanding of the approaches 

and research methods used by social 

scientists. They will be given opportunities 

to explore theories from a variety of 

perspectives, to conduct social science, and 

to become familiar with current thinking on 

a range of issues within the three disciplines. 

Prerequisite: The Grade 10 academic course 

in English or the Grade 10 academic history 

course (Canadian and world studies) 

World Religions 

World Religions and Belief Traditions: 

Perspectives, Issues, and Challenges, 

Grade 11, University/College (HRT3M) 


opportunities to explore various world religions 

and belief traditions. Students will develop 

knowledge of the terms and concepts relevant 

to this area of study, will examine the ways 

in which religions and belief traditions meet 

various human needs, and will learn about the 

relationship between belief and action. They 

will examine sacred writings and teachings, 

consider how concepts of time and place 

influence different religions and belief traditions, 

and develop research and inquiry skills related 

to the study of human expressions of belief. 


Philosophy 

Philosophy: The Big Questions, 

Grade 11 University/College 

Preparation (HZB3M) 

This course encourages exploration of 

philosophy’s big questions, such as: What 

is a meaningful life? What separates right 

from wrong? What constitutes knowledge? 

What makes something beautiful? What is 

a just society? Students will develop critical 

thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as 

they identify and analyse the responses of 

philosophers to the big questions and formulate 

their own responses to them. Students 

will explore the relevance of philosophical 

questions to society and to their everyday life. 

They will develop research and inquiry skills as 

they investigate various topics in philosophy. 

Prerequisite: None



Construction Engineering Technology, 

Grade 11 College Preparation (TCJ3C) 


knowledge and skills related to residential 

construction. Students will gain hands on 

experience using a variety of construction 

materials, processes, tools, and equipment; 

learn about building design and planning 

construction projects; create and interpret 

working drawings and sections; and learn how 

the Ontario Building Code and other regulations 

and standards apply to construction projects. 

Students will also develop an awareness of 

environmental and societal issues related to 

construction technology, and explore career 

opportunities in the field. Prerequisite: None 

Manufacturing Technology: Welding 

Technician Grade 11, College 

Preparation (TMY3C) 


welding knowledge and skills through hands-on, 

project-based learning. Students will acquire 

design, fabrication, and problem-solving skills 

while using tools and equipment such as lathes, 

mills, welders, computer-aided machines, 

robots, and control systems. Students may 

have opportunities to obtain industry-standard 

certification and training. Students will develop 

an awareness of environmental and societal 

issues related to manufacturing and will learn 

about pathways leading to careers in the 

industry. Prerequisite: None 

Transportation Technology, Grade 11 

College Preparation (TTJ3C) 

This course examines the infrastructure 

required for the operation of land, air, and/ 

or marine vehicles. Students will design, 

construct, and modify vehicles, and apply safe 

work practices and procedures using current 

technology. They will also develop effective 

communication and teamwork skills when 

developing solutions to managing vehicle 

support systems; investigate the educational 

requirements for career opportunities in the 

transportation sector; and analyze the impact 

of transportation technology on society 

and the environment. Prerequisite: None 

(Recommended: TTJ20) 


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The Arts 

Guitar, Grade 12 University/College 

Preparation (AMG4M) 

This course is designed for students to continue, 

improve, and expand their knowledge of the 

guitar, technical patterns, and an understanding 

of chord vocabulary. The students of this course 

will be allowed to explore areas designed for 

their personal understanding. Prerequisite: 

Guitar, Grade 11 University/College Preparation 

Music, Grade 12, University/College 

Preparation (AMU4M) 

This course emphasizes the appreciation, 

analysis, and performance of music from the 

romantic period and the twentieth century, 

including art music, jazz, popular music, and 

Canadian and non-Western music. Students 

will concentrate on developing interpretive skills 

and the ability to work independently. They 

will also complete complex creative projects. 

Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11, University/ 

College Preparation or Open 

Vocal Music, Grade 12 University/ 

College Preparation (AMV4M) 

This course allows student to share their 

expertise as a section leader in large group 

singing while having more opportunities for 

small group and solo singing. As in previous 

vocal classes, you will continue to develop 

you vocal technique, applying your singing 

skills to more advanced music. Prerequisite: 

AMV3M 

Visual Arts, Grade 12 University/ 

College Preparation (AVI4M) 

This course focuses on enabling students 

to refine their use of the creative process 

when creating and presenting two- and 

three-dimensional art works using a variety 

of traditional and emerging media and 

technologies. Students will use the critical 

analysis process to deconstruct art works 

and explore connections between art and 

society. The studio program enables students 

to explore a range of materials, processes, 

and techniques that can be applied in their 

own art production. Students will also make 

connections between various works of art 

in personal, contemporary, historical, and 

cultural contexts. Prerequisite: AVI3M


Business 

Financial Accounting Principles, 

Grade 12, University/College 

Preparation (BAT4M) 

This course introduces students to advanced 

accounting principles that will prepare them for 

postsecondary studies in business. Students 

will learn about financial statements for various 

forms of business ownership and how those 

statements are interpreted in making business 

decisions. This course further develops 

accounting methods for assets and introduces 

accounting for partnerships, corporations, 

and sources of financing. Prerequisite: 

Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, 


Business Leadership: Management 

Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/ 

College Preparation (BOH4M) 


leadership skills used in managing a successful 

business. Students will analyze the role of a 

leader in business with a focus on decision 

making, management of group dynamics, 

workplace stress and conflict, motivation of 

employees, and planning. Effective business 

communication skills, ethics, and social 

responsibility will be emphasized throughout 

the course. Prerequisite: Any university, 

university/college, or college preparation course 

in business studies, English, or Canadian and 

world studies 


Geography 

World Geography: Urban Patterns 

and Population Issues, Grade 12 


(CGU4M) 

The world’s population is growing, it is moving 

and intermixing, and it is increasingly found 

in cities. This course explores these changes 

and the challenges that come with them. It 

investigates the forces that are shaping the 

world’s communities, the patterns of interaction 

between them, the quality of life within them, 

and their impact on the world around them. 

Students will apply the concepts of geographic 

thinking, the geographic inquiry process, 

and spatial skills and technologies as they 

investigate issues related to population 

change and urban life and propose ways of 

enhancing the sustainability of communities 

around the world. Prerequisite: Any university, 

university/college, or college preparation 

course in Canadian and world studies, 

English, or social sciences and humanities 

World Issues: A Geographic 

Analysis, Grade 12 University 

Preparation 

(CGW4U) 

In this course, students will address the 

challenge of creating a more sustainable 

and equitable world. They will explore 

issues involving a wide range of topics, 

including economic disparities, threats to the 

environment, globalization, human rights, and 

quality of life, and will analyse government 

policies, international agreements, and 

individual responsibilities relating to them. 

Students will apply the concepts of geographic 

thinking and the geographic inquiry process, 

including the use of spatial technologies, to 

investigate these complex issues and their 

impacts on natural and human communities 

around the world. Prerequisite: Any university 

or university/college preparation course in 

Canadian and world studies, English, or social 

sciences and humanities 

Canadian and International Law, 

Grade 12, University Preparation 

(CLN4U) 

This course explores a range of contemporary 

legal issues and how they are addressed 

in both Canadian and international law. 

Students will develop an understanding of 

the principles of Canadian and international 

law and of issues related to human rights and 

freedoms, conflict resolution, and criminal, 

environmental, and workplace law, both in 

Canada and internationally. Students will 

apply the concepts of legal thinking and the 

legal studies inquiry process, and will develop 

legal reasoning skills, when investigating 

these and other issues in both Canadian and 

international contexts. Prerequisite: Any 

university or university/college preparation 

course in Canadian and world studies, 

English, or social sciences and humanities 


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Canadian and International Politics, 


(CPW4U) 

This course explores various perspectives 

on issues in Canadian and world politics. 

Students will explore political decision making 

and ways in which individuals, stakeholder 

groups, and various institutions, including 

governments, multinational corporations, 

and non-governmental organizations, 

respond to and work to address domestic 

and international issues. Students will apply 

the concepts of political thinking and the 

political inquiry process to investigate issues, 

events, and developments of national and 

international political importance, and to 

develop and communicate informed opinions 

about them. Prerequisite: Any university 

or university/college preparation course in 

Canadian and world studies, English, or social 

sciences and humanities 

History 

Canada: History, Identity, and 

Culture, Grade 12, University 

Preparation (CHI4U) 

This course traces the history of Canada, 

with a focus on the evolution of our national 

identity and culture. Students will explore 

various developments and events, both 

national and international, from pre-contact 

to the present, and will examine various 

communities in Canada and how they have 

contributed to the development of Canadian 

identity and heritage. Students will develop 

their sense of Canada’s national identity 

and how and why it has changed throughout 

the country’s history. They will extend their 

ability to apply the concepts of historical 

thinking and the historical inquiry process, 

including the interpretation and analysis of 

evidence, as they investigate the people, 

events, and forces that have shaped Canada. 

Prerequisite: Any university or university/ 

college preparation course in Canadian and 

world studies, English, or social sciences and 

humanities. 

World History since the Fifteenth 

Century , Grade 12, University 

Preparation (CHY4U) 

This course traces major developments and 

events in world history since approximately 

1450. Students will explore social, economic, 

and political changes, the historical roots of 

contemporary issues, and the role of conflict 

and cooperation in global interrelationships. 

They will extend their ability to apply the 

concepts of historical thinking and the 

historical inquiry process, including the 

interpretation and analysis of evidence, 

as they investigate key issues and assess 

societal progress or decline in world history. 


college preparation course in Canadian and 

world studies, English, or social sciences 

and humanities. 

Co-operative Education 

The Co-operative Education course 

consists of a classroom component and a 

placement component. Through these two 

components, the co-operative education 

course prepares the student for successful 

participation in a work placement; provides 

sufficient time and various opportunities at 

the placement to enable the student to apply 

and further develop the knowledge and skills 

acquired in the related course; and provides 

opportunities for the student to integrate 

the learning acquired in school and at the 

placement while also earning 2 credits" 

English 

Compulsory Credit: 

English, Grade 12, University 

Preparation (ENG4U) 

This course emphasizes the consolidation 

of the literacy, communication, and critical 

and creative thinking skills necessary for 

success in academic and daily life. Students 

will analyse a range of challenging literary 

texts from various periods, countries, and 

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cultures; interpret and evaluate informational 

and graphic texts; and create oral, written, 

and media texts in a variety of forms. An 

important focus will be on using academic 

language coherently and confidently, selecting 

the reading strategies best suited to particular 

texts and particular purposes for reading, 

and developing greater control in writing. 

The course is intended to prepare students 

for university, college, or the workplace. 

Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, University 

Preparation 

English, Grade 12, 

College Preparation (ENG4C) 

This course emphasizes the consolidation 

of literacy, communication, and critical and 

creative thinking skills necessary for success in 

academic and daily life. Students will analyse 

a variety of informational and graphic texts, as 

well as literary texts from various countries and 

cultures, and create oral, written, and media 

texts in a variety of forms for practical and 

academic purposes. An important focus will be 

on using language with precision and clarity 

and developing greater control in writing. The 

course is intended to prepare students for 

college or the workplace. Prerequisite: Grade 

11 English, College Preparation 

optional credits: 

The Writer’s Craft, Grade 12, 

University Preparation (EWC4U) 

This course emphasizes knowledge and 

skills related to the craft of writing. Students 

will analyse models of effective writing; use 

a workshop approach to produce a range of 

works; identify and use techniques required 

for specialized forms of writing; and identify 

effective ways to improve the quality of their 

writing. They will also complete a major paper 

as part of a creative or analytical independent 

study project, and investigate opportunities 

for publication and for writing careers. 

Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, University 

Preparation 

Ontario Secondary School Literacy 

Course (OLC4O) 

This course is designed to help students 

acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular 

literacy skills that are evaluated by the 

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test 

(OSSLT). Students who complete the course 

successfully will meet the provincial literacy 

requirement for graduation. Students will 

read a variety of informational, narrative, 

and graphic texts and will produce a variety 

of forms of writing, including summaries, 

information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and 

news reports. Students will also maintain and 

manage a portfolio containing a record of their 

reading experiences and samples of their 

writing. Prerequisite: Eligibility requirement: 

Students who have been eligible to write the 

OSSLT at least twice and who have been 

unsuccessful at least once are eligible to 

take the course. (Students who have already 

met the literacy requirement for graduation 

may be eligible to take the course under 

special circumstances, at the discretion of the 

principal.) 


language 

Core French, Grade 12, University 

Preparation (FSF4U) 

This course draws on a variety of themes 

to promote extensive development of 

Frenchlanguage skills. Students will 

consolidate their oral skills as they discuss 

literature, culture, and current issues. They 

will read a variety of texts and will write a 

formal essay. The use of correct grammar 

and appropriate language conventions in both 

spoken and written French will be emphasized 

throughout the course. Prerequisite: Grade 

11 Core French, University Preparation 


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Education 

Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills 

for Success After Secondary School, 

Grade 12, Open (GLE4O) 

This course improves students’ learning and 

personal management skills, preparing them to 

make successful transitions to work, training, 

and/or postsecondary education destinations. 

Students will assess their learning abilities 

and use literacy, numeracy, and research 

skills and personal management techniques 

to maximize their learning. Students will 

investigate trends and resources to support 

their postsecondary employment, training, 

and/or education choices and develop a plan 

to help them meet their learning and career 

goals. Prerequisite: For GLS4O – None. 

GLE4O – Recommendation of Principal. 

Navigating the Workplace, 

Grade 12, Open (GLN4O) 


opportunities to develop the workplace skills 

and work habits required for success in all 

types of workplaces. Students will explore 

occupations and careers of interest through 

participation in real workplace experiences. 

They will make plans for continued learning 

and work, work with others to design learning 

experiences, and investigate the resources 

and support required to make a smooth 

transition to their postsecondary destination. 

Prerequisite: None. 


Education 

Personal Fitness Activities, 

Grade 12 Open (PAF4O) 

This course focuses on the enhancement of 

safe and effective complex fitness activities. 

The student will determine the emphasis of 

his/her program. That emphasis may be of 

a personal fitness nature or it may be sport 

specific. Components of the course will include 

the promotion of all aspects of skill related 

fitness (speed, reaction time, agility, balance, 

coordination, power). Evaluation will include 

written assignments on health related topics, 

personal fitness assessments, a personal 

journal and active involvement. Prerequisite: 

PAF3O is recommended. 





basketball or hockey that have the potential 

to engage students’ interest throughout their 

lives. Students will be encouraged to develop 

personal competence in a variety of movement 

skills and will be given opportunities to practice 





personal safety. Students will demonstrate an 

understanding of many aspects of basketball or 

hockey including, skills, techniques, strategies, 

training, physical and mental preparation as 

well as performance critique and reflection. 

Prerequisite: None. 

Recreation and Fitness Leadership, 

Grade 12, College Preparation 

(PLF4M) 

This course enables students to explore 

the benefits of lifelong participation in active 

recreation and healthy leisure and to develop 

the leadership and coordinating skills needed 

to plan, organize, and safely implement 

recreational events and other activities related 

to healthy, active living. Students will also learn 

how to promote the benefits of healthy, active 

living to others through mentoring and assisting 

them in making informed decisions that enhance 

their well-being. The course will prepare 

students for university programs in physical 

education and health and kinesiology and for 

college and university programs in recreation 

and leisure management, fitness and health 

promotion, and fitness leadership. Prerequisite: 

Any health and physical education course 


Grade 12, Open (PPL4O) 

This course focuses on the development of a 

personalized approach to healthy active living 

through participation in a variety of sports and 

recreational activities that have the potential to 

engage students’ interest throughout their lives. 

Students will develop and implement personal 

physical fitness plans. In addition, they will 

be given opportunities to refine their decision 

making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal 

skills, with a view to enhancing their mental 

health and their relationships with others. 

Prerequisite: None


Introductory Kinesiology, Grade 12, 

University Preparation (PSK4U) 

This course focuses on the study of human 

movement and of systems, factors, and 

principles involved in human development. 

Students will learn about the effects of 

physical activity on health and performance, 

the evolution of physical activity and sport, 

and the physiological, psychological, and 

social factors that influence an individual’s 

participation in physical activity and sport. 

The course prepares students for university 

programs in physical education and health, 

kinesiology, health sciences, health studies, 

recreation, and sports administration. 

Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or 

university/college preparation course in 

science, or any Grade 11 or 12 course in 

health and physical education 

Mathematics 

Advanced Functions, Grade 12, 

University Preparation (MHF4U) 

This course extends students’ experience 

with functions. Students will investigate the 

properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, 

and trigonometric functions; develop 

techniques for combining functions; broaden 

their understanding of rates of change; and 

develop facility in applying these concepts 

and skills. Students will also refine their use 

of the mathematical processes necessary for 

success in senior mathematics. This course is 

intended both for students taking the Calculus 

and Vectors course as a Prerequisite for 

a university program and for those wishing 

to consolidate their understanding of 

mathematics before proceeding to any one of 

a variety of university programs. Prerequisite: 

Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, 

or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 

12, College Preparation 


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Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, 

University Preparation (MCV4U) 

This course builds on students’ previous 

experience with functions and their developing 

understanding of rates of change. Students 

will solve problems involving geometric 

and algebraic representations of vectors 

and representations of lines and planes 

in three-dimensional space; broaden their 

understanding of rates of change to include 

the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, 

exponential, rational, and radical functions; and 

apply these concepts and skills to the modelling 

of real-world relationships. Students will also 

refine their use of the mathematical processes 

necessary for success in senior mathematics. 

This course is intended for students who 

choose to pursue careers in fields such as 

science, engineering, economics, and some 

areas of business, including those students 

who will be required to take a university-level 

calculus, linear algebra, or physics course. 

Prerequisite: Note: Advanced Functions, 

Grade 12, University Preparation, must be 

taken prior to or concurrently with Calculus and 

Vectors 

Mathematics of Data Management, 


(MDM4U) 

This course broadens students’ understanding 

of mathematics as it relates to managing data. 

Students will apply methods for organizing and 

analysing large amounts of information; solve 

problems involving probability and statistics; 

and carry out a culminating investigation 

that integrates statistical concepts and skills. 

Students will also refine their use of the 

mathematical processes necessary for success 

in senior mathematics. Students planning to 

enter university programs in business, the 

social sciences, and the humanities will find 

this course of particular interest. Prerequisite: 

Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, 

or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, 


Foundations for College Mathematics, 


(MAP4C) 

This course enables students to broaden their 

understanding of real-world applications of 

mathematics. Students will analyze data using 

statistical methods; solve problems involving 

applications of geometry and trigonometry; 

simplify expressions; and solve equations. 

Students will reason mathematically and 

communicate their thinking as they solve 

multi-step problems. This course prepares 

students for college programs in areas such as 

business, health sciences, and human services, 

and for certain skilled trades. Prerequisite: 

Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 11, 

College Preparation 

Mathematics for College Technology, 


(MCT4C) 

This course enables students to extend their 

knowledge of functions. Students will investigate 

and apply properties of polynomial, exponential, 

and trigonometric functions; continue to 

represent functions numerically, graphically, 

and algebraically; develop facility in simplifying 

expressions and solving equations; and solve 

problems that address applications of algebra, 

trigonometry, vectors, and geometry. Students 

will reason mathematically and communicate 

their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. 

This course prepares students for a variety of 

college technology programs. Prerequisite: 

Functions and Applications, Grade 11, 


Science 

Biology, Grade 12, University 

Preparation (SBI4U) 

This course provides students with the 

opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts 

and processes that occur in biological systems. 

Students will study theory and conduct 

investigations in the areas of biochemistry, 

metabolic processes, molecular genetics, 

homeostasis, and population dynamics. 

Emphasis will be placed on the achievement 

of detailed knowledge and the refinement 

of skills needed for further study in various 

branches of the life sciences and related fields. 

Prerequisite: Biology, Grade 11, University 

Preparation


Science, Grade 12, University/College 

Preparation (SNC4M) 

This course enables students, including 

those pursuing post-secondary programs 

outside the sciences, to increase their 

understanding of science and contemporary 

social and environmental issues in healthrelated 

fields. Students will explore a variety 

of medical technologies, pathogens and 

disease, nutritional science, public health 

issues, and biotechnology. The course 

focuses on the theoretical aspects of the 

topics under study and helps refine students’ 

scientific investigation skills. Prerequisite: 

Science, Grade 10, Academic, or any Grade 

11 university, university/college, or college 

preparation course in science 

Chemistry, Grade 12, College 

Preparation (SCH4C) 


an understanding of chemistry through the 

study of matter and qualitative analysis, 

organic chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical 

calculations, and chemistry as it relates to the 

quality of the environment. Students will use 

a variety of laboratory techniques, develop 

skills in data collection and scientific analysis, 

and communicate scientific information using 

appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be 

placed on the role of chemistry in daily life and 

the effects of technological applications and 

processes on society and the environment. 

Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic or 

Applied 

Chemistry, Grade 12, University 

Preparation (SCH4U) 

This course enables students to deepen their 

understanding of chemistry through the study of 

organic chemistry, the structure and properties 

of matter, energy changes and rates of 

reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and 

electrochemistry. Students will further develop 

their problem-solving and investigation skills 

as they investigate chemical processes, and 

will refine their ability to communicate scientific 

information. Emphasis will be placed on the 

importance of chemistry in everyday life and on 

evaluating the impact of chemical technology 

on the environment. Prerequisite: Chemistry, 


Physics, Grade 12, University 

Preparation (SPH4U) 

This course enables students to deepen 

their understanding of physics concepts 

and theories. Students will continue their 

exploration of energy transformations and the 

forces that affect motion, and will investigate 

electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields 

and electromagnetic radiation. Students will 

also explore the wave nature of light, quantum 

mechanics, and special relativity. They will 

further develop their scientific investigation 

skills, learning, for example, how to analyze, 

qualitatively and quantitatively, data relating to 

a variety of physics concepts and principles. 

Students will also consider the impact of 

technological applications of physics on society 

and the environment. Prerequisite: Physics, 


Physics, Grade 12, College 

Preparation (SPH4C) 

This course develops students’ understanding 

of the basic concepts of physics. Students will 

explore these concepts with respect to motion; 

mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, energy 

transformation, hydraulic, and pneumatic 

systems; and the operation of commonly used 

tools and machines. They will develop their 

scientific investigation skills as they test laws 

of physics and solve both assigned problems 

and those emerging from their investigations. 

Students will also consider the impact of 

technological applications of physics on society 

and the environment. Prerequisite: Science, 

Grade 10, Academic or Applied 


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Social Sciences & 

Humanities 

Family Studies 

Nutrition and Health, Grade 12 

University Preparation (HFA4U) 

This course examines the relationships 

between food, energy balance, and nutritional 

status; the nutritional needs of individuals at 

different stages of life; and the role of nutrition 

in health and disease. Students will evaluate 

nutrition-related trends and will determine how 

food choices can promote food security and 

environmental responsibility. Students will learn 

about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of 

food-preparation techniques, and develop their 

social science research skills by investigating 

issues related to nutrition and health. 


college preparation course in social sciences 

and humanities, English, or Canadian and world 

studies 

Nutrition and Health, Grade 12 

College Preparation (HFA4C) 

This course focuses on the relationship 

between nutrition and health at different stages 

of life and on global issues related to food 

production. Students will investigate the role 

of nutrition in health and disease and assess 

strategies for promoting food security and 

environmental responsibility. Students will learn 

about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of 

food-preparation techniques, and refine their 

ability to use social science research and inquiry 

methods to investigate topics related to nutrition 

and health. Prerequisite: Any university, 

college, or university/college preparation course 

in social sciences and humanities, English, or 

Canadian and world studies 

Personal Life Management, 

Grade 12 Open (HIP4O) 

This course focuses on preparing students for 

living independently and working successfully 

with others. Students will learn to manage 

their personal resources to meet their basic 

needs for food, clothing, and housing. They 

will also learn about their personal, legal, and 

financial responsibilities and develop and apply 

interpersonal skills in order to make wise and 

responsible personal and occupational choices. 

Students will apply research and inquiry skills 

while investigating topics related to personal 

life management. The course emphasizes the 

achievement of expectations through practical 

experiences. Prerequisite: None 

General Social Science 

Challenge and Change in Society, 


(HSB4U) 

This course focuses on the use of social science 

theories, perspectives, and methodologies to 

investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, 

attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their 

impact on society. Students will critically analyze 

how and why cultural, social, and behavioural 

patterns change over time. They will explore the 

ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to 

analyze causes of and responses to challenges 

such as technological change, deviance, and 

global inequalities. Students will explore ways 

in which social science research methods can 

be used to study social change. Prerequisite: 

Any university or university/college preparation 

course in social sciences and humanities, 

English, or Canadian and world studies 

Philosophy 

Philosophy: Questions and Theories, 


(HZT4U) 

This course enables students to acquire an 

understanding of the nature of philosophy and 

philosophical reasoning skills and to develop 

and apply their knowledge and skills while 

exploring specialized branches of philosophy 

(the course will cover at least three of the 

following branches: metaphysics, ethics, 

epistemology, philosophy of science, social 

and political philosophy, aesthetics). Students 

will develop critical thinking and philosophical 

reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate 

arguments related to a variety of philosophical 

questions and theories. They will also develop 

research and inquiry skills related to the study 

and practice of philosophy. Prerequisite: Any 

university or university/college preparation 

course in social sciences and humanities, 

English, or Canadian and world studies



Construction Engineering Technology, 


(TCJ4C) 

This course enables students to further 

develop knowledge and skills related to 

residential construction and to explore light 

commercial construction. Students will gain 

hands on experience using a variety of 

materials, processes, tools, and equipment 

and will learn more about building design 

and project planning. They will continue to 

create and interpret construction drawings and 

will extend their knowledge of construction 

terminology and of relevant building codes 

and regulations, as well as health and safety 

standards and practices. Students will also 

focus on environmental and societal issues 

related to construction engineering technology, 

and explore career opportunities in the field. 

Prerequisite: Construction Engineering 

Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation 

Manufacturing Technology: Welding 

Technician Grade 12, College 

Preparation (TMY4C) 


develop knowledge and skills related to 

welding,. Students will develop proficiency 

in using mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, 

and computer control systems in a projectbased 

learning environment and may have 

opportunities to obtain industry-standard training 

and certification. Students will expand their 

awareness of environmental and societal issues 

and career opportunities in the manufacturing 

industry. Prerequisite: Manufacturing 

Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation 

Transportation Technology: Vehicle 

Maintenance, Grade 12, Workplace 

Preparation (TTJ4E) 


servicing, repair, and maintenance of vehicles 

through practical applications. The course is 

appropriate for all students as a general interest 

course to prepare them for future vehicle 

operation, care, and maintenance or for entry 

into an apprenticeship in the motive power 

trades. Students will develop an awareness of 

environmental and societal issues related to 

transportation and will learn about careers in the 

transportation industry and the skills and training 

required for them. Prerequisite: None 

Transportation Technology, Grade 12, 

College Preparation (TTJ4C) 


develop technical knowledge and skills as 

they study, test, service, and repair engine 

management systems; power trains; steering/ 

control, suspension, brake, and body systems 

on vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft; and/ 

or small-engine products. Students will refine 

communication and teamwork skills through 

practical tasks, using a variety of tools and 

equipment. Students will expand their awareness 

of environmental and societal issues related 

to transportation and their knowledge of 

apprenticeship and college programs leading 

to careers in the transportation industry. 

Prerequisite: Transportation Technology, 

College Preparation, Grade 11 


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Curiosity has its own reason for existing. 

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COURSE CHART – 2016/17 

Department & subject year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 

the arts 

Drama ADA1O ADA2O ➤ ADA3M 

Visual Arts AVI1O AVI2O ➤ AVI3M ➤ AVI4M 

MUSIC 

Music AMU1O or AMU2O AMU3M ➤ AMU4M 

Music Open 

AMU3O 

Music – Guitar AMG1O or AMG2O AMG3M ➤ AMG4M 

Vocal Music AMV1O or AMV2O AMV3M AMV4M 

business studies 

Introduction to Business BBI1O or BBI2O 

AMV3O 

Accounting BAF3M ➤ BAT4M 

Marketing Goods, Services, Events 

BMI3C 

(Sports and Entertainment) 

Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals 

Information and Communication Technology in Business BTT10 or BTT20 BTA3O 

canada & world studies – geography 

Issues in Canadian Geography, Academic 

Forces of Nature 

Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective 

World Geography: Urban Patterns 

World Issues: A Geographic Analysis 

(Eco EDventure Program only) 

canada & world studies – history 

CGC1D 

Canadian History since World War 1 

Canada: History, Identity, Culture 

American History 

Civics and Citizenship (.5 credit) 

World History since 1900 

World History to the end of the Fifteenth Century 

World History since the Fifteenth Century 

canada & world studies – Economics, law, politics 

CHC2D ➤ 

CHV2O 

CGF3M 

CGG3O 

CHA3U 

CHT3O 

CHW3M 

BOH4M 

CGU4M 

CGW4U 

CHI4U 

CHY4U 

Understanding Canadian Law CLU3M CLN4U 

Canadian and International Politics 

CPW4U 

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ENGLISH 

Academic ➤ Univesity Preparation ENG1D ➤ ENG2D ➤ ENG3U ➤ ENG4U 

Applied ➤ College Preparation ENG3C ➤ ENG4C 

Presentation and Speaking Skills 

EPS3O 

Writer’s Craft ➤ Univesity Preparation 

EWC4U 

Ontario Literacy Course 

OLC4O 

French as a second language & international languages 

Core French ➤ Univesity Preparation FSF1D ➤ FSF2D ➤ FSF3U ➤ FSF4U 

guidance & career education 

Learning Strategies GLE1O ➤ GLE2O ➤ GLE3O ➤ GLE4O 

Learning Strategies 

GLS1O 

Career Studies (.5 credit) 

GLC2O 

Designing Your Future 

GWL3O 

Discovering the Workplace 

GLD2O 

Navigating the Workplace 

GLN4O 

health & physical education 

Personal Fitness Activities PAF20 PAF30 PAF40 

Focused Physical Education PAL2O PAL3O PAL4O 

Healthy Active Living Education PPL1O PPL2O PPL3O PPL4O 

Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership 

PLF4M 

Introductory Kinesiology 

PSK4U 

Outdoor Activities 

PAD3O 

Health for life ➤ College Preparation 

PPZ3C 

mathematics 

Academic ➤ University Preparation Mathematics of: 

Data Management MPM1D ➤ MPM2D ➤ MCR3U MDM4U 

Advanced Functions 

MHF4U 

Calculus and Vectors 

MCV4U 

Applied ➤ Foundations for College Mathematics MBF3C ➤ MAP4C 

Applied ➤ College or University: 

Mathematics for College Technology MCF3M ➤ MCT4C ➤ 

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COURSE CHART – 2016/17 


SCIENCE 

Academic ➤ University Preparation 

Biology 


Chemistry 


Physics 


Environmental Science 

Applied ➤ College Preparation 

Biology 

Chemistry 

Environmental Science 

Physics 

SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES - Religious Education 

World Religions & Belief Traditions: 

Perspectives, Issues, and Challenges 

SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES - FAMILY Studies 

SNC1D ➤ SNC2D ➤ SBI3U ➤ SBI4U 

SNC1D ➤ SNC2D ➤ SCH3U ➤ SCH4U 

SNC1D ➤ SNC2D ➤ SPH3U ➤ SPH4U 

SNC1D ➤ SNC2D ➤ SVN3M 

SBI3C 

HRT3M 

SNC4M 

SCH4C 

SPH4C 

Exploring Family Studies H1F1O or H1F2O 

Nutrition & Health 

HFA4U 

HFA4C 

Food & Culture 

HFC3M 

Food & Nutrition HFN1O or HFN2O 

Personal Life Management 

HIP4O 

Gender Studies 

HSG3M 

Intro. to Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology 

HSP3U 

Challenge & Change in Society 

HSB4U 

Philosophy HZB3M HZT4U 

TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION 

Exploring Technologies 

TIJ1O 

Construction Technology TCJ2O TCJ3C TCJ4C 

Transportation Technology TTJ2O TTJ3C ➤ TTJ4C 

Manufacturing Technology TMY3C TMY4C 

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION 

Co-operative Education COP3X COP4X 

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IMPORANT DATES – 2016/17 

September 

Sep. 5 

Labour Day (holiday) 

Sep. 6 Start of Term 1 

October 

Oct. 10 

Thanksgiving (holiday) 

November 

Nov. 10 / 11 

Midterm Exams 

Nov. 11 End of Term 1 

Nov. 14 Start of Term 2 

Nov. 21 

Report Cards issued 

DEcember 

Dec. 19-30 

Christmas break (holiday) 

February 

Feb. 2 / 3 

Final Exams 

Feb. 3 End of Term 2 

Feb. 6 Start of Term 3 

Feb. 13 


Feb. 20 

Family Day (holiday) 

march 

Mar. 13-17 

March Break (holiday) 

april 

April 14-17 

Easter (holiday) 

April 20/21 

Midterm Exams 

April 21 End of Term 1 

April 24 Start of Term 4 

may 

May 1 


May 22 

Victoria Day (holiday) 

june 

June 29/30 

Final Exams 

June 30 End of Term 4 

june 

July 3 


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