This hands-on course enables students to further explore the engineering design process and develop other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will design and safely create prototypes, products, and/or services, working with tools and technologies from various industries. As students develop their projects to address real-life problems, they will apply technological concepts such as precision measurement, as well as health and safety standards. Students will begin to explore job skills programs and education and training pathways, including skilled trades, that can lead to a variety of careers.

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 expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations. 

Prerequisite: Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Unlock your artistic potential with our innovative art course, designed to expand your creative skills through the exploration of new ideas, materials, and artistic processes! 

This course encourages students to experiment and innovate, providing a broad platform for artistic growth and expression.

Students will learn to apply the elements and principles of design effectively as they navigate the creative process, exploring various artistic forms and techniques. The course also emphasizes the importance of the critical analysis process, enabling students to reflect on and interpret artworks from personal, contemporary, and historical perspectives.

This course is perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of art and develop a more comprehensive and nuanced approach to creating and presenting their own works. Whether you're aspiring to become a professional artist or seeking to enhance your creative abilities, this course offers the tools and inspiration needed to advance your artistic journey.

Course information

• Discipline: The Arts
• Course type: Open
• Prerequisite: None

Course Description

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

Course Description

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, Grade 11, University Preparation

This course introduces students to the 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.

Prerequisite: None

In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment. Students will begin to develop their own entrepreneurial mindset, and learn why it’s important to take initiative, adapt to change, find creative solutions, and understand the financial considerations of entrepreneurship. This hands-on course will use business software and applications to help students plan and develop their entrepreneurial ideas and learn how to present them to a target audience. Throughout the course, students will enhance their communications skills as well as develop and refine their project management skills, including goal setting, time management, and networking. 

Jumpstart your journey to a healthier lifestyle with our Grade 9 Healthy Active Living Education course. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed, healthy choices that will benefit them throughout their lives. By participating in a diverse array of physical activities, students not only enhance their movement competence and personal fitness but also lay a solid foundation for a lifetime of active living.

Throughout the course, students will gain insights into the various factors and skills that promote healthy development. They will explore how personal well-being is interconnected with the global environment and how positive health choices can impact both. This course also focuses on personal growth, teaching students to build a strong sense of self, foster positive interactions with others, and enhance their critical and creative thinking skills.

Perfect for students beginning their high school journey, this course encourages a holistic approach to health and wellness that empowers students to lead vibrant, active lives.

Prerequisite: None