Grade 9 - Course Interest Survey – 2011-2012
Course Title
Work and
Apprenticeship
Math
Foundations of
Math and Pre-
Calculus
History
Native Studies
Social Studies
Arts Education
Band
Choral
Christian Ethics
Cree (N dialect)
Cree (TH dialect)
Cree (Y dialect)
Cree (Unknown dialect)
Dakota
Dance
Brief Description
Mathematics
Content is designed to provide students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understandings needed for entry into trade-related courses and for direct entry into the work force.
Content in this course will meet the needs of students interested in pursuing university or technical education. The outcomes in this course are the pre-requisite outcomes for both
Foundations of Math and Pre Calculus courses.
Social Sciences
This course helps students understand the basic organizations of industrialized, democratic societies. The course uses the past to show students how fundamental social organizations developed in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
This course will help all students develop their knowledge, positive attitudes and cultural understanding about First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. The unique history of Aboriginal peoples is part of our collective past and present reality. Thus, students will benefit from a study of Aboriginal peoples because it will give them the opportunity to understand and respect one another.
This course helps students understand the basic organizations of industrialized, democratic societies. The course outlines the basic organization of Canadian society and then provides some other examples to give students a basis for comparison.
Electives
The four strands of the Arts Education program are dance, drama, music and visual art. The Arts
Education program will encourage lifelong enjoyment and critical understanding of all four strands.
Students will increase their ability to express themselves through playing a variety of instruments and gain a lasting appreciation of art forms.
Students will experience the joy of singing and understand and value the variety of musical expressions throughout life.
Students will acquire and develop the knowledge, skills/abilities, and values of Christianity.
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Level of Interest
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Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Cree (N dialect) language and culture.
Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Cree (TH dialect) language and culture.
Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Cree (Y dialect) language and culture.
Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Cree (Unknown dialect) language and culture.
Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Dakota language and culture.
Students will better understand dance to prepare them for future learning, both within and outside of the classroom.

Drama
French
Lakota
Grade 9 - Course Interest Survey – 2011-2012
Students will increase their ability to express themselves through languages other than spoken or written language. Students will gain a lasting appreciation of art forms experienced as participant and as audience.
Students will learn the other official language of Canada.
Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Lakota language and culture.
Michif (Métis) Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Michif (Métis) language and culture.
Nakota/Nakoda Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Nakota/Nakoda language and culture.
Saulteaux/Nakawe
Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Saulteaux/Nakawe language and culture.
Visual Art Students will understand and value arts expressions throughout life in a variety of visual forms.
Practical and Applied Arts
Accounting
This course will provide practical business and financial knowledge and skills. Students will learn to manage personal finances and participate constructively as consumers and producers.
Clothing, Textiles &
Fashion
Students will gain an awareness of the role of clothing, textiles, and fashion in our daily lives.
Students will learn to learn to sew and/ or design clothing and textile products.
Commercial Cooking
Students will develop entry level food preparation skills for the food service industry. The course is designed to give students the skills and practical experiences necessary to enter the cook trade or food service industry with confidence.
Communication
Media
This course will provide students with experiences to develop understanding, skills and abilities in audio, video, and interactive media production to communicate effectively.
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Construction &
Carpentry
Cosmetology
Design Studies
Students will develop skills in the construction and carpentry industry by working on practical projects.
This course while provide students with an understanding of skin care, make-up application, hair styling, manicures and pedicures. Hands on learning are a big part of the course.
This course will provide students with an understanding of the design process. Students will use a variety of materials and fabrication processes to design and create a product as well as maintain a design portfolio.
Drafting
& Computer Aided
Design
Students will understand the use of the different tools used in drafting and learn the basic functions of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
Electrical and
Electronics
Students in this course will learn about wiring, circuits, power supplies, and robotics
Food Studies Students will experience a variety of academic and practical food preparation experiences.
Information
Processing
Machining
Students will learn basic skills in keyboarding, computer applications, communications & management information.
Students will learn about various machines, and work with lathes, drills, and grinders.
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Grade 9 - Course Interest Survey – 2011-2012
Mechanical and
Automotive
Photographics
Students in this course will learn about various engines and learn how to fix various parts of the machines. Small engines and vehicles will be the focus of this hands on course.
Students will acquire knowledge and develop skills used in the photography and graphic arts industries.
Practical and
Applied Arts Survey
Students will gain skills in a variety of practical and applied arts courses.
Welding Students will develop skills used in the welding industry.
Wildlife
Management
Students will be provided with the opportunity to examine beliefs and attitudes related to wildlife.
Locally Determined Options
Aboriginal Education and Career Success
This course will be delivered from an Aboriginal perspective and will increase self-awareness which in turn will promote positive employment experiences for the student.
First Nations
Traditional Arts
Indigenous Methods including, but not limited to Beadwork and Quillwork
First Nations
Traditional Dance
Students will develop awareness and appreciation for Traditional First Nations Dance.
First Nations
Traditional Music
Students will develop awareness and appreciation for Traditional First Nations Music.
Jazz Studies
Leadership
Métis Dance
Parenting 10L
Students with a high interest in jazz studies will have an opportunity to learn about the history of jazz, instrumental techniques and performance.
Students will develop their leadership skills through a variety of activities.
Students will develop awareness and appreciation for Métis Dance.
This class is targeted for students who are currently parents and who wish to earn an elective credit while gaining valuable practical skills and awareness
Robotics
Students will explore the past, current and future use of robotics technology in industry and everyday use. Students will receive a comprehensive overview of robotic systems and the subsystems that comprise them, will learn basic programming and will build self designed robots.
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Grade 9 - Course Interest Survey – 2011-2012
1. If bussing was provided, I would be willing to travel over noon hour to a neighbouring school to take part in magnet programming. This programming would include specialized courses that your school may not be able to offer.
2. I would be willing to take a course of interest to me via distance learning that is scheduled at the same time every day in my school.
3. I would be willing to take a course of interest to me via distance learning if I could access the course on my own at any time (24/7).
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