St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into
the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest
extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
Social Science
Canadian Civics
CHV2O1
Course Description:
This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students
will learn about the elements of democracy in a local, national and global contexts, about political reactions to
social change and about political decision-making processes in Canada. They will explore their own and
others’ ideas about civic questions and learn how to think critically about public issues and react responsibly
to them.
Strand & Unit Title:
Civics and Citizenship
Begin Close to Home
Government and the
Political Process
Global Civics
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Understands that one's purpose or call in life comes from God and
strives to discern and live out this call throughout life's journey
Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel
values
Recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and that hope is
essential in facing all challenges
Takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership.
Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which
contributes to the common good
Ministers to the family, school, parish, and wider community through
service
Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world's
peoples and cultures
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70%
15%
15%
Textbook/Course Resources: CIVICS IN ACTION
Replacement Cost: $90
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf