The staff of Duchess Park Secondary School extends a warm welcome to students and parents new to and returning to
our school in the coming year. We are pleased to offer a wide range of academic programs in English, Francophone and
French Immersion as well as a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities.
We welcome parents’ interest in their children’s education, and we believe in the importance and value of planning
together with students, parents, and staff to ensure that every student is successful.
Please feel free to contact an administrator, counsellor, or a teacher if you have any questions.
DPSS ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Principal
- Mr. S. MacRae
Vice Principal – Mrs. S. Petrisor
Vice Principal -Mrs. S. Baker
Please review the information contained in this guide about BC graduation requirements and choose courses carefully.
School counsellors are available to help with course planning, post-secondary information and career exploration.
DPSS COUNSELLORS
A - G - Mrs. L. Pakenham
H - N - Mr. K. Elliot
O - Z - Mrs. M. Leamy
DUCHESS PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL is located at
747 Winnipeg Street, Prince George, BC V2L 2V3
Phone: (250) 563-7124 Fax: (250) 564-6592
Contact information for all Duchess Park staff can be found on our web page.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: PLANNING GUIDE
General Information. Financial Awards……………………………………………………………………….. 4
Graduation Course and Credit Requirements………………………………………………………………. 5
Graduation Planning Chart…………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
PROGRAMS
Honours Program, French Immersion and Francophone Programs………………………………. 7
Support Programs: Alternate Education, Learning Assistance, Skills and Pre-Employment………………………… 8
PART II: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS EDUCATION: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing……………………………………………………………….. 9
ENGLISH and LANGUAGE ARTS: Communications, English, First Peoples, History &
Appreciation of Film, Journalism, AP English & Literature, Writing………………………... 9 - 10
FINE ARTS:
Art: Drawing & Painting, Ceramics, Fabric & Fibre, Media Arts…………………………… 10 - 12
Drama: Drama, Drama Film & TV, Theatre…………………………………………………………. 12 - 13
Music: Concert Band, Jazz Band………………………………………………………………………………… 13
HOME ECONOMICS: Culinary Arts, Family Studies, Foods, Novice Chef, Textiles …………………………………. 13 - 14
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES: French, German, Spanish……………………………………………………………………………… 14
MATHEMATICS:
CHART: Math Pathways……………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Math 9, Apprenticeship & Workplace Math, Foundations of Math,
Pre-Calculus, & AP Calculus 12…………………………………………………………………………………… 16
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Coaching, CTC Program, Grad Transitions, Leadership, Peer Helping,
Peer Tutoring, Planning, Secondary School Apprenticeship, Work Experience………….16 - 18
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Basketball, Coaching, Competitive Soccer, Hockey, Physical Education,
Physical Fitness, Sports School, Volleyball …………………………………………………………. .18 – 19
SCIENCE:
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Science, Science & Technology
Sustainable Resources……………………………………………………………………………………………19 - 20
SOCIAL STUDIES:
BC First Nations Studies, Comparative Civilizations, Cultures in Conflict,
Geography, History, Law, Psychology, Social Studies, Social Justice………………………20 - 21
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: Carpentry & Joinery, Drafting & Design, Electronics, Power Mechanics
Metal Work, Metal Fabrication & Machine Work, Woodworking………………………………...22
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PART I: PLANNING GUIDE
This Planning Guide is designed to assist students to plan appropriate courses of study.
Each student is responsible for ensuring that he or she completes appropriate prerequisite courses and all other course
requirements for graduation and post secondary study. Students and parents are advised to review the requirements for
graduation and relevant post-secondary guides at:
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation
www.educationplanner.bc.ca
www.canlearn.ca
www.workbc.ca
www.careercruising.com (User name: Duchess Password: Park)
Two major considerations for course selection are the likelihood for success and post-secondary program pre-requisites.
Choose courses in which you are likely to be successful as well as courses required for admission to post-secondary
institutions. As post-secondary information often changes, ensure your information is current and verify the accuracy of
information by contacting post-secondary institutions directly.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Grade 9 and 10 elective courses provide an opportunity for students to explore their own special interests in order to
choose areas for more detailed study in later grades.
Some grade 10 level courses require grade 9 prerequisites. For example, French 9 and Band 9 provide fundamental skills
required for French 10 and Band 10. Completing recommended prerequisite courses greatly enhances the likelihood of
success in higher level courses.
Courses at the grade 10, 11 and 12 levels are worth 4 credits each.
FINANCIAL AWARDS
The Passport to Education program helps BC students earn up to $1000 towards their post-secondary tuition. This
program is being phased out; however, grade 11 students going into grade 12 in 2014 may be eligible for $500. The
Passport to Education program will be replaced by the Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship. This program will
make available five thousand scholarships to the top students in BC, based on their Provincial Exam Score averages. For
more information, contact your school counsellor or the B.C. Ministry of Education website at:
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/passport
Other financial support is also available. Scholarship and Bursary information is provided at grade 12 Graduation
Transition meetings. Newsletters and updates are also available in the counselling office.
See your counsellor for bursary and scholarship information or go to the following websites:
www.bcawardsonline.org
www.studentawards.com/
www.unbc.ca/finaid/
www.cnc.bc.ca/Exploring/Services/student_services/Financial_Aid.htm
www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (GRADES 10-12)
Check with your school counsellor early in the year to ensure:
You are taking all the courses you need to graduate
You are taking all courses required for admission to your job choice or chosen post-secondary institution.
Provincial exams are required for the following courses:
English 10
Science 10
Mathematics 10
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12
English 12, Communications 12 or English First Peoples 12.
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS:
80 Credits
To graduate, students work towards the graduation requirement of 80 credits:
48 credits
+ 4 credits
+28 credits
=80 credits
Accumulated from required courses
Accumulated from the mandatory Graduation Transitions program.
Accumulated from elective courses.
To graduate, students must have a minimum of 16 credits at the Grade 12 level, including a grade 12 level English or
Communications course. (Many post-secondary institutions require a fifth grade 12 level course).
48 Credits (Required Courses)
- English10
- Communications 11 or English 11
- Communications 12, English 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Social Studies 10
- Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12
- Mathematics 10 (Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 or Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10)
- Mathematics 11 (Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 or Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11)
- Science 10
- Science 11 (Biology 11 or Chemistry 11 or Earth Science 11 or Physics 11 or Science & Technology 11)
- Physical Education 10
- Planning 10
4 Credits
- Grad Transitions 12
28 Credits (Elective Courses)
An elective is any grade 10, 11, or 12 course that is not a stipulated requirement.
All courses authorized by the Ministry or School Board are eligible.
At least one of these courses must be a grade 10 or 11 or 12 fine arts or applied skills course.
For definitions of courses that meet the requirements in these subjects and additional information on curriculum, check
with a school counsellor or the Ministry website:
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp
Carefully ensure you have all the courses and credits you need to continue your learning after graduation.
Use the following page to plan your courses:
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRADE 10 REQUIREMENTS
Regular Graduation Program
Francophone/French Immersion
CREDITS
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English 10 *
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Social Studies 10
Science 10 *
any Math 10 *
P.E. 10
Planning 10
CREDITS
Français 10
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Sciences Humaines 11*
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Sciences Humaines 10
Sciences 10 *
Mathematiques 10 *
GRADE 11 REQUIREMENTS
⃝ English 11 or Communications 11
⃝ Social Studies 11*, Civics 11* or BC First Nation Studies 12*
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⃝ Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science 11, Physics 11,
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Science & Technology 11 (at least one)
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Français 11
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⃝ English 12* or Communications 12 * or English 12 First Peoples*
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FINE ARTS / APPLIED SKILLS REQUIREMENT
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GRADE 12 REQUIREMENTS
Fine Art ________________________________ 10/11 or 12
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Applied Skill ____________________________ 10/11 or 12
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ELECTIVE COURSES
(An additional grade 12 course is recommended)
10/11 or 12
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ADDITIONAL COURSES
(Minimum of 80 credits is required to graduate)
Total Credits
Total Credits
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PROGRAMS
HONOURS PROGRAM
Students may select Honours classes in English in grades 9 thru 11. In grade 12, Advanced Placement is available to
students in English and Mathematics.
Each year one class at each grade level in these subject areas will be designated an Honours class. The class will
require the same amount of work as a regular class, but will vary in that students will be expected to engage in
enrichment activities such as problem solving.
Selection of students for these classes will be based on teacher recommendation and grades in the previous
course. The top thirty students will be offered the opportunity to be in the Honours class. If students decline or
are unable to take advantage of the opportunity, the seat will be offered to the next person on the list.
FRANCOPHONE PROGRAM
Duchess Park is pleased to offer a Francophone Program from grades 8 through 12 that continues the offerings of
the Francophone School based at L’école Franco-Nord, School District No. 93.
Francophone 8, 9 & 10
 Grade 8, 9 & 10 Francophone students take Mathématiques, Sciences and Sciences Humaines in French.
 Français Langue Premiere and English are required courses each year. P.E. and electives are offered in
English.
 Français Langue Premiere 10, Sciences 10, & Mathématiques 10 have required provincial exams worth 20% of
the student’s overall grade.
Francophone 11
 Grade 11 students take two courses in French: Français Langue Premiere 11 and Sciences Humaines 11:
Sciences Humaines 11 has a required provincial exam worth 20% of the student’s overall grade.
Francophone 12
 Grade 12 students must take Français Langue Premiere 12. The required provincial exam is worth 40%
of the student’s overall grade.
FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM
Duchess Park continues the excellent programs offered by French Immersion Elementary Schools in School District
No. 57. Core subjects are offered in French from Grade 8 to Grade 12. The goal of the French Immersion program
is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire competence in French, in order to communicate with
confidence in the Francophone world.
Immersion Français
 Grade 8, 9 & 10 French Immersion students take Mathématiques, Sciences, & Sciences Humaines, in French.
Français Langue Seconde and English are required courses each year. P.E. & electives are offered in English.
Français 10 Langue Seconde, Sciences 10, and Mathématiques 10 each have required provincial exams worth
20% of the student’s overall grade.
Immersion Français 11
 Grade 11 students take two courses in French: Immersion Sciences Humaines 11 and Immersion Français 11
Langue Seconde. The Sciences Humaines 11 required provincial exam is worth 20% of the student’s overall
grade.
Immersion Français 12
 Grade 12 students must take Français Langue Seconde 12. The required provincial exam is worth 40% of the
student’s overall grade.
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SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Support blocks may be offered to students based on need and ongoing team consultation between the school
and parents.
Alternate Blocks
• Alternate Blocks allow students to complete academic courses in a small group setting at their own pace
Students in this program can expect to complete the same course work as students in the regular program,
with the ultimate goal of graduating with a grade 12 diploma (Dogwood).
LEARNING ASSISTANCE BLOCKS
• Students with learning difficulties are considered for learning assistance blocks to support their mainstream
core classes (English, Math, Social Studies or Science).
SKILLS 9
• The mandate of the Skills program is to build skills in English and Mathematics. Content will include
learning outcomes from Science and Social Studies. If sufficient skills are developed in this program,
students can re-enter the regular Grade 9 program in the course in which they have developed
appropriate skills. If more upgrading (support) is required, the student continues in Skills 10.
SKILLS 10
• Skills 10 is a continuation of the Skills 9 program. Successful development of basic skills in
English and Mathematics will allow a student to move into the regular program or the
Alternate Education Program. Students who have difficulty developing skills to be successful in
Alternate Education move into the Pre-Employment Program.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (GRADES 11 & 12)
• The Pre-Employment Program helps students who have difficulty with mainstream academic programs to
transition into the workplace. Students will focus on life skills and academic skills at a level that meets the
needs of the individual student. A component of PEP is “Work Experience”, which consists of work preparation
and job experience. As a requirement of this program, students will complete a Leaving Certificate Transition
Plan. Students receive a School Leaving Certificate upon completion of this program.
SPECIAL LEARNING RESOURCE PROGRAM
• This program is designed to assist students with special needs. Acceptance into this program is
dependent upon assessment and referral. Individual Education Programs are designed to meet
the individual needs of each student, and may include both academic and life skills components.
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PART II: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Accounting 11
 Introduction to accounting and its
role in business: generally
accepted accounting principles,
practices, forms and procedures.
 Spreadsheet and Simply
Accounting software used
extensively.
Accounting 12
Prerequisite: Accounting 11
 Advanced accounting concepts
used to develop analytical,
decision-making and
communication skills.
 Designed for those planning postsecondary studies in accounting,
management or business.
Entrepreneurship 12
No Prerequisite:
Available to grade 11 or 12 students
who wish to:
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Develop an understanding of
business, management, human
resources and marketing.
Investigate the world’s most
successful entrepreneurs and
business tycoons!
Highlight: “Business for a Day”
Plan and run your own or a class
business or special school event.
Profit used for a class field trip
(luncheon to a local restaurant)
and donated to charity.
Earn Junior Achievement
Company Program Certificate.
Explore business concepts. Build
confidence and skills in leadership,
problem solving, decision making,
management and creativity.
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Develop skills to help succeed in
business and future business
studies.
Marketing 12
Communications 11
No Prerequisite Open to Grade 11 & 12
students.
Recommended Prerequisite: English 10
Learn about the exciting world of
marketing, advertising, promotion, and
the world’s most successful SOCIAL
MEDIA STRATEGIES!
 Learn techniques and tricks
marketers use to get your
attention and convince you to buy
their products.
 Explore 4 P’s of Marketing: Product
Price Place Promotion
 Take regular field trips to local
businesses to experience
marketing in action!
 Participate in the Titan business
marketing computer simulation
game: Experience being your own
boss and real world marketing
decision making.
 Earn a Junior Achievement Titan
Certificate.
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Opportunity for top six students to
participate in a field trip to
Vancouver to take part in the Junior
Achievement Innovation Jam
Business Competition.
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
The English/Language Arts curriculum
allows students to experience the full
range of language in various forms and
contexts while building capacity to:
 Effectively comprehend and
respond to language.
 Communicate with precision,
clarity and artistry to achieve
specific goals.
 Interact effectively with others to
enhance successful learning for
productive, satisfying lives.
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For students who found earlier
English courses challenging.
Focus on extending students’
communication skills.
Communications 12
Prerequisite: Com. 11 or English 11
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For students who found earlier
English courses challenging.
Focus on extending
communication skills
students’
Required Provincial Exam (40%)
English 9
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Skill development progresses as
students practice multi-paragraph
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compositions and persuasive
writing for specific audiences.
A variety of literature and media
is used to explore such elements
as stereotyping and satire
English 10
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Reading, writing, speaking and
visual communication skills are
extended and developed.
Production of materials to support
personal and career goals.
Required Provincial Exam
(20% of final grade).
English 11
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Increasingly sophisticated activities
and materials used for critical
study and literary appreciation
of novels, short stories and
drama, including Shakespeare.
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Ongoing vocabulary development,
essay writing, oral presentations,
and class discussions are integral
to this course.
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English 12
Prerequisite: English 11
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Refine language skills. Develop the
ability to form well-reasoned
short stories and poems.
Drama is
dramatized
read, analyzed and
from
Tennessee
Williams to Shakespeare.
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Provincial Exam: 40% of final grade
English 12 First Peoples
Prerequisite: English 11
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Academic equivalent to English 12.
Designed to help students develop
English language, literacy skills and
capacities needed to meet
requirements for B.C. secondary
school graduation.
Presents authentic, historical or
contemporary First Peoples voices.
Focusses on the experiences,
values, beliefs, and lived realities
of First Peoples as evidenced in
various forms of text – including
oral story, speech, poetry, drama,
masks, dance, song, film, and prose
(fiction and non-fiction).
Provincial Exam: 40% of final grade
History and Appreciation of Film 12
Board Authorized Prerequisite: English 10
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judgments clearly expressed in
both written and oral forms.
Critical analysis of a wide range
of genres and authors: classic
and modern, international and
Canadian.
Reading literary giants such as
Atwood, Camus, Fitzgerald, Hardy,
Hemingway, and Orwell, as well as
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History & Appreciation of Film cont’d
Required
design,
Provincial
photography,
Exam filmmaking,
Designed for students with an
interest in film studies.
Provides students opportunity to
view and respond critically to a
selection of “essential” films.
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Drawn from the rich history of
narrative film.
Students develop knowledge of
the language of film, the
conventions of major film genres
and sub-genres, key directors
and visionaries and their
contributions to the film
medium, the historical and social
context in which films are
created, and the enduring legacy
of films in popular culture.
Students will develop a deep
appreciation of the history of
film, and enhance their abilities
to read and interpret films and
respond to them critically, both
orally and in writing.
Journalism: 12
 Journalism 12 studies the telling of
news and human-interest stories
with pictures and words.
The main project is completion of
the school's Yearbook.
 Topics Include basic camera
techniques, reporting, digital
photo manipulation, page layout
and design.
Writing 12
Prerequisite: English 11
 Designed for students with both
interest and aptitude in creative
writing.
 Opportunity to read and write
traditional and experimental
works, to participate in writers’
workshops, and to seek
publication.
FINE ARTS, DRAMA & MUSIC
Visual Arts students explore their
creativity and develop skills that can
develop into a lifelong hobby. These
skills can also lead to fields such as
architecture, communication design,
illustration, advertising, book and
editorial design, publishing,
marketing, applied design, fashion
animation, computer graphics and
fine art. Students are exposed to
traditional and contemporary
directions in the Visual Arts in the
areas of drawing, painting, sculpture,
pottery, photography, computer
graphics and mixed media.
Art Foundations 11 (Art 11)
Prerequisite: none
Art Foundations 11 is a general art
course for students who have
previously taken art and for those for
whom it is a first experience.
Students work toward developing
their creative ideas through:
 exploration of a wide variety of
art materials.
 Selected skill development in:
drawing, painting, scratch art,
printmaking, design, pottery and
sculpture.
 Regular use of sketchbook.
Art Foundations 12 (Art 12 )
Prerequisites: Art Foundation 11,
Ceramics 11 or Drawing/ Painting 11.
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Deeper exploration of art
materials.
Further skill development in
drawing, painting, ceramics,
printmaking and design.
Work with acrylic paint, water
colour, guache, pastel, charcoal,
block printing, clay, & coloured
pencils.
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Regular use of a sketchbook
Image development and design
strategies
Elements and principles of art
and technical skill development.
Leads to Studio Arts Ceramics
12, Drawing & Painting 12 and
other senior level art courses.
Assistance in compiling a
suitable portfolio for postsecondary applications.
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Art Portfolio 12
-AP Studio Art General
-AP 2-D Design Portfolio 12
-AP 3-D Design Portfolio 12
-AP Studio Art (Drawing) 12
Prerequisite: A variety of senior
level art courses:
Admission by a portfolio
adjudicated by the art teachers.
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These classes are designed to
assist students in the
development of a successful
portfolio for post-secondary
applications to art institutions.
A deeper exploration of a
personal style and skill
development in focus areas
will lead to the successful
development of a portfolio for
post-secondary applications to
art institutes.
Visit the Duchess Park
website, ‘Art Department’ for
more information about our
programs.
Studio Arts 11: Ceramics & Sculpture
Prerequisite: none
 This class is open to all
students who enjoy being
creative.
 This course is designed to
accommodate beginners as
well as students with
experience in art classes.
 Projects involve sculpture;
hand built pottery, as well as
functional wheel thrown
pieces.
 Students work with a variety of
ceramics and sculpture media,
which may include clay, wire,
plaster, papier mâché, and
mixed media.
 Students work on drawing skills.
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Sketchbook or folder required
for design & image development.
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Students also learn the role of
sculpture, ceramic forms and
art in history and in society.
Studio Arts 12: Ceramics & Sculpture
Recommended prerequisite: Studio
Arts 11: Ceramics & Sculpture
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This course is a continuation of
Studio Arts Ceramics & Sculpture
11.
There will be greater emphasis
on independent work.
Students will have the
opportunity to develop their
own ideas through individually
created assignments while
continuing to build their skills in
ceramics and sculptural forms.
A journal/sketchbook is required
for students to work on image
development.
Assistance will be given in
compiling a portfolio for postsecondary applications where
necessary.
Studio Arts 11: Drawing & Painting
Prerequisite: none
 A studio course emphasizing
creative problem solving in
drawing and painting and the
development of a personal style.
 You do not have to be an
experienced art student to
succeed in this course, and
beginners are welcome.
 Students will explore art using a
wide variety of drawing and
painting materials.
 Historical and contemporary art
will be studied.
 The regular use of a sketchbook
is required ,
 There is a focus on the language
of art, creative strategies and art
styles.
 The development of a portfolio
for post-secondary applications
is worked on, if a student is
hoping to study art at a postsecondary institution.
Studio Arts 12: Drawing & Painting
Recommended prerequisite: Studio
Arts 11: Drawing & Painting
Leads to other senior level art courses
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This course is designed for
students who wish to perfect
their skills in drawing, and
painting and who wish to
explore image development and
design strategies, elements and
principles of design and
technical development with a
variety of media.
The regular use of a sketchbook
is required.
Personal expression with a focus
on creative strategies and art
styles is explored.
The development of a portfolio
for post-secondary applications
is emphasized and encouraged.
Studio Arts 11: Fabric and Fibre
Prerequisite: none
 This course blends the visual arts
and craft processes (silk
screening and painting, printing,
weaving, beading, knotting,
batik, resists, paper making,
collage, personal styles).
 Students will use basic drawing
skills with the elements and
principles of design to address
design problems using a variety
of materials.
 Students repurpose materials
and explore functional art,
fashion, interior design, and
textile art designs from around
the world. Projects are
completed with the intent to
display.
 Basic tools and supplies will be
available; however, students
must supply their own specialty
items.
 Sketchbook/workbook will be
utilized extensively in this
course.
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Studio Arts 12: Fabric and Fibre
Prerequisite: Fabric & Fibre 11
Studio Arts 12 Fabric & Fibre builds on
skills learned in Studio Arts 11: Fabric
& Fibre.
Visual Arts 10: Ceramics & Sculpture
Prerequisite: none
 A beginner's course in clay work
and sculpture, allowing students
to explore the MAGIC of MUD!
 Students develop pottery handbuilding skills pinch, coil, slab, and
are introduced to the pottery
wheel.
 Surface treatment techniques
such as textures, glazing and
staining are explored.
 Sculpture and mosaic projects add
to the 3D experience.
 There is some drawing and
painting in this course as students
use these skills to plan their
projects.
 This course challenges students to
dream, design and BUILD!
Visual Arts 10: Drawing & Painting
Prerequisite: none
 This beginner's course is designed
to assist students in developing
confidence in expressing imagery
through new mediums.
 Students learn fundamentals of
drawing, design, printmaking and
painting and increase their ability
to draw and paint.
 Students work with pencil,
coloured pencil, pen and ink,
scratch art, pastels and paint.
 Projects will incorporate newly
learned skills and an
understanding of how certain
materials can be used to create
different effects.
 Historical and contemporary art
will be presented through video,
library assignments and field trips.
Visual Arts 10: General
Prerequisite: none
 Learn about the fundamentals of
art: design, colour theory,
perspective and composition.
 Students work with a variety of
materials to develop skills in
expressing personal imagery and
an understanding of how
materials can be used in the
creation of finished products.
 Students select a minimum of
four artistic areas to study from
ceramics, drawing, painting,
computer assisted art, sculpture
or fibre arts.
 Historical and contemporary
artists are studied.
 The regular use of a sketch book
is required.
DRAMA
Visual Arts Media 10 & 11
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These sequential courses are
designed to introduce students into
visual media. At the core of all
current media arts is an understanding of the digital environment:
how digital media can be
manipulated, and how it may be
used in various careers.
 Visual Arts Media 10 & 11 focus
on learning how to use video
cameras, scanners, still cameras
(to work with video) and other
media to create various
presentations.
 In addition to learning how to
film and edit video projects,
students will be expected to
work with lighting and sound
technology.
The Drama program is designed to
help students develop the basic skills
and knowledge associated with
theatrical performance and
production and includes acting,
directing and script development,
film and TV production, and theatre
production.
Skill building begins in Drama 8 and
10, followed by more advanced
performance and production courses
in senior years.
Drama 10: General
 Builds on Drama 8
 Continues to emphasize the
development of performance
skills, self-discipline and cooperation through more
challenging performances.
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Introduction to script structure:
Students should be prepared to
read and write scripts.
Students perform for the class in
small groups and individually.
Drama Film and Television 11
Recommended Prerequisite:
Previous Drama Courses
EVERY student taking this course
must demonstrate self-discipline, cooperation and the ability to work
independently on projects.
Though open to all grade 11/12
students, any student lacking these
skills will find it very difficult to
succeed as most assignments require
full group participation. Success is
built on a foundation of consistent
attendance.
 Topics: script writing, story
boarding, camera work, editing,
acting, and learning and using
production techniques for
television and movies.
 Projects created may include;
commercials, short dramas/
comedies, specific genre films,
music videos, stop-motion
animation, how to videos, etc.
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Drama Film & Television 12
Prerequisite: Previous Drama Courses
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This course is intended for
students who experienced
success in Film 11 and have a
strong desire to challenge
themselves with more
advanced projects.
Students further refine skills in
the areas of script writing,
story boarding, camera work,
editing, and acting.
To refine skill development,
some of the same types of
projects attempted in Grade
11 Film class may be repeated
in Grade 12 with the addition
of other projects, (such as
documentary, interview, news
cast, etc.).
Theatre Performance 11/12
Scheduled outside regular
timetable. Prerequisite:
Previous Drama Courses
 Intended for students who
experienced a high level of
success in previous drama
courses and have a strong
desire to challenge themselves
preparing performances for a
public audience.
 Students must be able to
demonstrate self-discipline,
co-operation and the ability to
work independently in more
challenging productions/
assignments.
 Students are expected to
participate in script
memorization as well as choral
singing and choreography. In
addition, students will
experience working with
makeup, costuming, lighting,
sound controls and set design.
 Students will continue to work
on character development,
script work and improvisation.
 Students will perform for the
public, requiring attendance at
evening or weekend
performances.
MUSIC
Instrument upkeep charge: $10 per month
Music 9 - Band
Alternates with PE 9 – Year Long
 Students in Band 9 must have
completed Band 8 or have adequate
experience on an appropriate
instrument before entering the
course.
 Band 9 is a sequential, performancebased class.
 Band 9 stresses rudiments of music:
Students are expected to practice an
average of 20 minutes per day.
Instrumental Music 10, 11, 12 Concert Band
7:30 a.m-8:30 a.m. twice weekly
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This is a touring group. Students
play in concerts for in-school
functions and festivals in and out of
the city.
Participation on a trip requires
either fundraising or extra monetary
charges. Students are not required
to go on trips to participate in this
class.
Students play a variety of music
styles from classical to jazz or rock.
Includes transcriptions of movie
scores and popular music.
Rudiments continue to be stressed.
An average of 20 minutes practice
per day is expected.
Instrumental Music: Jazz Band 10, 11, 12
Scheduled outside regular timetable.
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This mixed grade course specializes
in music from the Jazz idiom to
modern day styles.
Students are expected to build on
skills acquired in Band 9 through 12
to participate.
Alternate instrument arrangements
are required. Every effort will be
made to include students not
playing an appropriate instrument.
Students can double on instruments
if needed.
This is a performance group and
performs and tours as above.
HOME ECONOMICS
As with most other subjects, these
courses begin with general or survey
courses and become increasingly
specialized and demanding in
subsequent grades.
Culinary Arts 11
Recommended Prerequisite:
Foods 10 or 11
Emphasis on creative food
preparation, some history of these
foods, and presentation techniques.
 Includes baking basics, cookie
designs and arrangements, cake
decorating, holiday creations,
garnishing and plating.
 Study of design principles and
elements as applied to food
presentations
 Picture taking, picture mounting
and portfolio completion allow
students to record their
creations and the instructions
for completing projects.
Family Studies 12
Introduces key issues facing teens
today. Topics covered include:
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Child Development and Parenting
Adolescence
Interpersonal and Family
Relationships
Families in Society
Adulthood
Housing and Living Environments
Foods and Nutrition 10
 Application and extension of
knowledge and skills relating to
the preparation and
presentation of nutritious and
appealing meals and baked
products.
 60% practical work demonstrating
knowledge obtained in provided
learning resources.
 40% Theory: Notebook work,
quizzes and tests.
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Foods and Nutrition 11 and 12
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Sequential courses extending both
knowledge and practical
experience with a variety of
culinary techniques and styles,
from basic to gourmet and from
traditional western to foreign
cuisines.
Applies the principles of nutrition
in meal planning.
Novice Chef 11
(Board Authorized Course)
 Students explore what it will be
like to be responsible for their
own nutritional needs once they
are “on their own”.
 This course is designed for senior
students (Grade 11 or 12 only)
with little or no food preparation
experience, and who will be “dorm
dwellers” or living on their own in
the near future.
 Focusses on the delivery of
economical and appetizing meals
that can be quickly prepared
 Emphasis on health and nutrition.
Textiles 10, 11, 12
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Sequential courses extending both
knowledge and practical
experience with selection, design
and construction of clothing and
other projects.
Extensive work with hands-on and
practical projects.
All work is expected to be
completed at school
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
Broaden Your Horizons! Our language
courses give students the opportunity to
connect with people from around the
world. Moreover, in our global economy,
speaking another language gives you a
competitive advantage!
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A second language course is
optional after grade 8. However,
students considering dropping
their second language courses
before Grade 11 should ensure a
second language course is not
required for admission to their
post-secondary
university,
program or faculty of choice
Language programs emphasize
listening and speaking skills
especially in the junior grades. As
students become more proficient,
more time is devoted to reading
and writing practice so that by the
end of Grade 12, a successful
student has acquired a fluency
upon which to build future studies.
French 9
 Integrates language skills in
reading, writing, listening &
speaking, using a variety of
literature and media.
 Increases vocabulary & knowledge
of the Francophone world.
French 10, 11, and 12
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Increasingly sophisticated
activities and materials are used
for skill development.
A wider variety of literature and
media are used.
Cultural content will include the
role of French in the Canadian
context, France and its
contributions to the world, and
the role of French as a language
of global communication.
At the end of Grade 11 or 12,
students are also eligible to apply
to Immersion Bursary Programs
to study at certain universities in
the province of Quebec or at a
British Columbia university
offering immersion opportunities
in their Faculty of Languages.
German 9, 10, Beginning German 11
German 11 Prerequisites:
German 9 & Beginning German 11 - None
German 10 requires German 9.
German 11 requires German 10.
Two sequences enable students to
meet some post-secondary
requirements for upper level second
language study:
Sequence 1: German 9, 10, 11.
Sequence 2: Beginning German 11,
German 11.
 Early courses introduce German
as a Second Language.
 As a sequence ending with
German 11, this program
introduces students to the
basics of spoken and written
German through a variety of
activities including conversations,
presentations, and video.
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Later courses provide increasingly
sophisticated and demanding
materials and activities to
enable students to acquire
fluency and knowledge of
Germanic culture.
German 10 & 11 students have
the opportunity to participate in
a 10 week German exchange
program.
Introductory Spanish 11 & Spanish 11
Prerequisites: Intro Spanish 11: None.
Spanish 11: Introductory Spanish 11.
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The course sequence goes from
an introduction to the language
and its culture in Intro Spanish
11 through to an advanced
study of Hispanic literature and
culture at the Spanish 11 level.
Intro Spanish includes basics of
spoken and written Spanish. A
variety of classroom activities
include conversations,
presentations, audio & video.
Increasingly sophisticated and
demanding materials and
activities are subsequently used
to enable students to acquire the
fluency and knowledge of
Hispanic culture expected in
Spanish 11.
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MATHEMATICS
CHART of THREE MATH PATHWAYS THAT CAN MEET GRAD PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Please ensure you are selecting the correct math program to meet your needs and your post-secondary
requirements. Do not hesitate to consult your school counsellor.
Mathematics 8
Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 9
Mathematics 9
Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 10
Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10
Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 11
Foundations 11
Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 12
Foundations 12
Pre-Calculus
11
Pre-Calculus 12
Calculus 12
APPRENTICESHIP & WORKPLACE
MATHEMATICS PATHWAY
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Emphasis on basic skills,
understanding fundamental
concepts and problem solving
Enables students to become
discriminating consumers &
citizens
May be suitable for some trades
programs and will also be
applicable for admission into the
work force.
NOT SUITABLE for students
choosing careers requiring
advanced math.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS
PATHWAY
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Emphasis on both a practical and
theoretical focus, which prepares
students for post-secondary
studies in the arts and social
sciences.
For students who may pursue
post-secondary programs in the
arts, humanities, and social
sciences (e.g. psychology and
social work).
PRE-CALCULUS
PATHWAY
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Emphasis on a more theoretical
focus which prepares students to
study calculus at post-secondary.
For students who may pursue
post-secondary programs
requiring mathematics (e.g.
science, math, engineering.
NOTE: We have added Apprenticeship
& Workplace Math 9 as a course for
students who struggled in math 8.
Students who require a more
advanced math program must
successfully pass regular Math 9.
See the following page for specific course descriptions for mathematics:
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MATHEMATICS
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 9
For students who struggled in Math 8
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Provides pre-requisite skills for
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10
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DOES NOT lead to Foundations math
stream
Students who wish to enroll in
Foundations of Math 10 must
successfully complete the regular
Math 9 course.
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10
Prerequisite: A & W Math 9 or Math 9
 Leads to Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 11.
 Topics include: proportional
reasoning, solving equations,
types of income, spatial puzzles,
Pythagorean Theorem, similarity
of polygons, unit conversions,
measurement & trigonometry.
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Provincial Exam: 20% of final grade
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11
Prerequisite: A&W Math 10 or
Foundations of Math 10
 Builds on Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 10 foundation
skills. Includes slope and statistics.
Calculus 12 (Advanced Placement)
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
and Pre-Calculus 11 with 80%
 Taken concurrently with PreCalculus 12 in a full year program.
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Corresponds to college level calculus.
Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10
Prerequisite: Math 9 (minimum 60%)
 Leads to Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 11 or
Foundations of Math 11 or PreCalculus 11.
 Encompasses a wide variety of
mathematical concepts such as,
algebra & numbers,
measurement, relations &
functions and trigonometry, and
applies them in a variety of
related areas.
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Provincial Exam: 20% of final grade
Foundations of Math 11
Prerequisite: Foundations of Math 10
(recommended minimum - 60%)
 Leads to Foundations of
Mathematics 12.
 Emphasis on extending knowledge
from Foundations of Mathematics
10: includes logic and research.
Pre-Calculus 12
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Math 11
(recommended minimum - 60%)
 Designed for students who intend
to continue studies in
Mathematics or in the Sciences. It
is considered a prerequisite for
the first course in Calculus at most
universities and colleges.
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Major units: Permutations,
Foundations of Math 12
Combinations & Binomial
Prerequisite: Foundations of Math 11
RequiredTheorem,
Provincial
Exam & Functions
Relations
(recommended minimum - 60%)
and Trigonometry.
 For students interested in
pursuing post-secondary
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
education in non-scientific and
non-mathematic fields.
Coaching 11
 Personal Finance, Logic,
Offered outside the regular timetable
Permutation & Combinations,
This course will provide students with
Probability, Relations & Functions,
the
practical
experience
and
Research.
theoretical knowledge involved in
coaching athletic teams. Opportunity
Mathematics 9
to complete NCCP – Competition
Prerequisite: Math 8
Introduction – Parts A and B.
 An extension of Math 8 topics,
Available to students in Grades 11 and
including equations and variables, 12 only.
problem solving, number
operations, patterns and relations, College of New Caledonia
space & shape (both 2D and 3D),
Career and Technical Centre
statistics and probability.
Apprenticeship Programs
Entry by application. Students must
Pre-Calculus 11
have a minimum 65% grade point
Prerequisite: Foundations of Math &
average in core subjects and they
Pre-Calculus 10 (recommended
must be in a position to graduate.
minimum - 67%)
For students who intend to continue
CNC Career Technical Centre (CTC)
studies in Mathematics or in the
Program
is a Exam
partnership between
Required
Provincial
Sciences. Considered a prerequisite
School District No. 57 and CNC.
for the first course in Calculus at most
The CTC program allows high school
universities and colleges.
students to attend CNC during Grades
 Major units include: Algebra
11 and 12.
(absolute value, radicals, rational
Students take two semesters at CNC
expressions & equations),
and two at high school, graduating
relations and functions &
with both a Grade 12 Diploma and a
trigonometry.
CNC Certificate in one of the following
areas:
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Automotive Service
Collision Repair
Carpentry & Joinery
Culinary Arts (Grade 12 only)
(cont’d on the next page)….
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CTC Program cont’d
Leadership 10 cont’d
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Dental studies (one introductory
evening course for gr. 12 students)
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Electrical/Electronics
Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport
Mechanical Repair
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) /
Machinist
Natural Resources and
Environmental Technology (those
entering Grade 12 only)
Welder Fitting Skills
 Introduces the concepts of role
modeling and various roles of
leadership
 Provides opportunities to learn and
practice leadership skills and to work
on or help run projects.
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For many of the above programs,
students will earn a first year
apprenticeship in their chosen trade.
Students apply in their grade 10 year.
For more information see your
counsellor or contact Doug Borden, CTC
Coordinator @ 250-561-5858.
Grad Transitions 12
Offered outside the regular timetable
This mandatory course focusses on
preparing students for life after high
school. Topics include setting goals,
health & nutrition, work & volunteer
experience,
selecting
appropriate
courses, credit checks, preparing for
post-secondary education and/or a
career, budgeting, and resume writing.
The final requirement is a presentation
where students show evidence of their
accomplishments, their future goals,
and their plans for success. DPSS offers
this course to grade 12s in semester 1
only.
Leadership 10
offered outside the regular timetable
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Introduces topics including selfesteem, self-image, self-awareness, public speaking, time
management, meetings,
parliamentary procedure,
leadership styles, political
leadership, communication skills,
group process, problem solving,
conflict resolution, and stressmanagement.
Peer Helping 12
Prerequisite: Peer Tutoring 11
Good attendance required: Min. 80%.
 Peer Helping 12 expands upon
concepts and skills introduced in
Peer Tutoring 11.
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Leadership 11
offered outside the regular timetable
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Continues concepts
begun
in
introductory leadership classes.
Provides opportunities to work with
their elementary feeder schools to
foster spirit and build a sense of
community.
Introduces leadership skills through
hands-on projects.
Promotes growth of self-esteem.
Promotes healthy life choices.
Provides opportunities for students to
run projects.
Enhances leadership growth and
promotes belief in lifelong learning.
Leadership 12
offered outside regular timetable
This course continues concepts begun in
introductory leadership classes.
 Provides leadership opportunities of
increasing responsibility.
Students have opportunity to:
 Chair and organize meetings.
 Evaluate, teach and advise peers on
goal setting.
 Teach organization patterns.
 Create/ implement problem solving
and decision making solutions.
 Assess team strengths and
weaknesses.
 Run and plan an event or campaign.
Peer Helpers will learn more
specialized mentorship skills and
act as social role models.
Peer Tutoring 11
Some instruction occurs outside regular
timetable; Mandatory good attendance
Min. 80%
Peer Tutors:
 Work in a variety of classroom
settings to provide assistance to
students
who
experience
difficulties with academics.
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Encourages leadership development
in any curriculum area.
Encourage students to achieve
their best and provide a line of
communication between the
student, the student’s teachers
and the LA teacher.
Will be flexible, self-motivated,
creative and compassionate.
Require development of sound
interpersonal and communication
skills useful in most careers,
including those involving ‘human
resources’e.g.
recreation
counsellor, trainer, youth care
worker, teacher, and social
worker.
Tutoring assignments will be
primarily grade 8 and 9 academic
courses
Planning 10
A 4-credit course required for
graduation.
Aim:
To enable students to
develop the skills they need to
become self-directed individuals.
Focus: Goal Setting, Education
and Careers, Health, Finances &
Graduation Transition.
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Secondary School Apprenticeship
Students working in a trade leading to
an apprenticeship with a Journeyman
trades person may be eligible for up to
sixteen SSA course credits. Students
who are interested and currently
working or planning to work in an
appropriate trade should contact their
Counsellor. The documentation and
administration of this program occurs
at the district level through the SSA
Coordinator, Bruce Northrop. If you
have questions, he can be contacted
through you school Counsellor.
Work Experience 12 Cont’d
Hockey 10/11 (Co-ed - Fall)
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Rink time 7:30 am 2x a week PLUS 3
classes weekly during regular timetable.
Open to students in grades 9 – 12
Does NOT replace PE 9 or PE 10.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Basketball 10 and 11 (Co-ed - Spring)
Open to students in Grades 9 to 12.
(Does not replace PE 9 or 10) No Fee.
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Work Experience & Career Exploration 12
Outside regular timetable. No prerequisite. For grade 10, 11 or 12 students.
Work experience provides an opportunity to explore a variety of career
directions to help with future career
selection and post-secondary options.
 Learn about and try out a variety
of careers/occupations.
 Find a career that matches your
skills and interests.
 Attend field trips, job shadows,
and work experiences related to
career choices!
 Gain work experience hours
needed for a particular career.
 Fulfill post-secondary application
criteria requiring work experience.
 Fulfill 30 hours work experience
and/or community service required
for Grad Transitions.
 Network with employers and
make contacts for the future.
 Gain knowledge, skills, attitudes
needed for success in the workplace and for specific careers.
 Work Experience 12 and work
placements generally occur
outside the regular timetable.
Special Notes:
 You must be enrolled in Work
Experience to participate in
Community Programs such as
Junior Initial Attack, R.C.M.P.
Youth Academy, Health Circuit,
P.G. Fire Rescue, Heavy Metal
Rocks, Junior Volunteer Program,
and Encounters with Canada
As the ideal work experience
candidate must be dedicated and
reliable, students selecting Work
Experience will be contacted by
the work experience co-ordinator
for an interview and application
prior to being accepted.
Basketball 10 and 11 is designed
to help athletes learn the game of
basketball at an elite level.
Basketball 10 & 11 will focus on:
 Perfecting fundamental skills
 Playing the game at an elite level
 Team strategies and individual skill
development.
Coaching 11
(see Personal Development pg. 16)
Soccer 10
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
 This early morning elective is open
to grade 9 and 10 students.
 Soccer 10 provides a formal
training program within the
academic school setting, with a
commitment to excellence in
soccer and academic
achievement.
 Students will receive outstanding
instruction, allowing them to
improve their skill and fitness
through a variety of physical
activities.
Fee (for transportation)
 Designed to develop individual
hockey skills at intermediate level.
 In depth review of all fundamentals of
play including skating, stick handling,
passing and shooting, as well as the
rules and etiquette of the game.
 On-ice instruction is augmented with
classroom theory sessions,
alternative training sessions and
strength and conditioning sessions.
 Students will learn to apply current
information presented in physical
education, health, coaching theory,
and career and personal planning to
Canada’s national past-time, hockey.
 Provides instruction about the
impact of physical activity (or lack
thereof) on one’s health.
 Promotes physical efficiency, fitness,
personal growth and development,
sportsmanship, and positive and safe
lifestyle choices.
 Students must have their own
equipment.
Physical Education 9- 10
The goals for Physical Education 9 and
10 at Duchess Park Secondary are that
students will participate daily in
physical activity while developing
appropriate knowledge and skills for
participating actively, effectively,
safely, and responsibly in a wide range
of individual and dual activities,
games, and rhythmic movement
activities. Students will also develop
the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
that enable them to value, attain, and
maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
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Physical Education 11 - 12
The Physical Education 11 and 12
curriculum focusses on promoting
healthy attitudes and regular physical
activity as important parts of each
student’s lifestyle. Emphasis is on
analyzing and improving physical
competence, maintaining personal
fitness, developing effective leadership
and sports management skills, and
planning for careers. Senior physical
education at Duchess Park Secondary
requires students to:
 Apply the concepts of a balanced,
healthy lifestyle to design
programs for themselves and
others.
 Apply the elements of movement
and knowledge of fitness to
improve personal functional levels
of competence in a variety of
activities and environments.
 Model and apply leadership skills
and positive personal qualities in
volunteer work and physical
activities at school and in the
community.
Physical Education 11 and 12 Girls’ Active Lifestyles
The objective of this course is to
introduce young women to various
activities that promote lifetime fitness
and health.
 Activities include aerobics, fusion,
circuit training, judo, badminton,
softball, tennis, golf, power
walking, racquetball/squash, and
curling.
 Students will also participate in a
self- defense course and have
classroom sessions with
community professionals in health
and sport.
Personal Fitness 11 and 12 (Co-Ed)
After- school program: Participants are
expected to attend three times per week.
Prerequisite: PE 10
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This course is an introduction to
personal fitness training
techniques and strategies.
Students will learn how to create
realistic fitness goals, develop
their own individual fitness plans,
and execute a fitness plan to
successfully attain their strength,
aerobic and nutritional goals.
Sports School Option
Elite competitive athletes may apply to
participate in Sports School. Duchess
Park students attend Duchess Park for
academic core courses in the two
morning blocks. They will focus on
athletic training at P.G.S.S. in their two
afternoon blocks.
Students are responsible for
transportation between the two
schools and for ensuring that they
complete all academic courses
required for graduation.
Contact your counsellor, or a P.E.
teacher, or your coach for more
information.
Volleyball Honours – (Co-ed – Fall)
Open to students in Grades 9 to 12.
(Does not replace PE 9 or 10) No Fee.
-This course is designed to supplement
the athlete’s regular training program.
-Students will receive thousands of ball
repetitions during this course.
Volleyball Honours will Focus on:
 Perfecting fundamental skills
 Playing the game at an elite level
 Higher system of play
 Strength and conditioning
 Tactics and techniques
SCIENCE
Science courses have four general
goals:
 To develop positive attitudes
towards Science
 To develop the skills and
processes of Science
 To increase students’ scientific
knowledge
 To develop students’ creative,
critical & formal thinking
Biology 11
Prerequisite: Science 10
As the “study of life”, this course
provides an overview of the vastly
different organisms that inhabit the
world. Key themes include identifying
physiological similarities and
differences, how organisms have
changed through time, and
interactions between organisms.
Major lab components include use of
various microscopes, hands-on
dissections, and use of proper
scientific procedures. This course
includes a substantial amount of new
vocabulary.
Project-based technology will be an
included component of this course
which incorporates the use of tablets
and/or laptops to allow process and
product based differentiated
instruction. Glogsters, Google Jockeys,
Pencasts, and Screen Casts are just
some of the on-line resources that will
be accessed.
Biology 12
Prerequisite: Biology 11 and
Chemistry 11 are supportive for the
biochemistry unit
Learning themes are branched into cell
biology (cytology, DNA, enzymes) and
human biology (body systems and
processes). Hands-on components
require a high level of laboratory skills
and development of dissection
techniques. Students are required to
individually dissect a fetal pig to create
a dissection portfolio. This course has
a demanding vocabulary.
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Chemistry 11
Prerequisite: Science 10
Recommended: Foundations of
Math/Pre-Calculus 10 (may be taken
concurrently). A good background in
Math and Problem Solving required.
For the university-bound student:
expands on the study of physical and
chemical properties of matter.
In the introduction to Chemistry,
chemical reactions, bonding, and mole
calculations are covered. Other units
include: Atomic Structure, Organic
Chemistry, and Solution Chemistry.
Chemistry 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry 11
Recommended: Strong background in
Mathematics and Problem Solving
This course covers reaction rates,
equilibrium, acid-base reactions,
electrochemistry, and solubility. This is
a lab-based course with significant
time and effort placed on correct lab
procedures and write-ups.
Earth Science 11
Prerequisite: Science 10
This course explores the nature of
science through a study of:
 Earth Materials : Minerals & Rocks and
Economic role of these resources.
 Astronomy - Solar System and Universe
 Geologic time – Fossil record, absolute
and relative dating methods.
 Internal Processes – Review of Plate
Tectonic Theory, in depth exploration
of the occurrences of earthquakes and
volcanoes, and the impact on humans.
 Surface Processes – The atmosphere,
water cycle, weathering and erosion.
 Oceanography – Introduction to the
study of oceans.
Physics 11
Prerequisite: Science 10 Recommended
Prerequisite: Foundations/Pre-Calculus 10
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This Introductory course focuses
on motion, forces, waves, nuclear
energy, and special relativity.
Provides a solid base for further
study for universities & Physics 12.
Strong background in algebra and
Problem-solving is beneficial.
Physics 12
Prerequisite: Foundations of Math 11
Physics 11, strong background in
Algebra & Problem Solving (Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10)
 Study of classic mechanics and
electromagnetism designed to help
students develop analytical and
problem-solving skills.
 Provides opportunities for students
to understand and apply the
principles and concepts of physics to
practical situations.
 Proper laboratory skills and safety
measures will be stressed.
 Topics include: work, energy and
power;
vector
kinematics
&
dynamics;
momentum
and
equilibrium;
circular
motion;
gravitation; electrostatics; electric
circuits, and electromagnetism.
Sustainable Resources
(Science 11 Credit)
Pre-requisite: Science 10.
The Grade 11 course surveys
Forestry, Agriculture, Fisheries,
Mining, & Energy (Gr. 11 science credit)
The Grade 12 course allows students
to focus on a specific resource:
Forestry, Agriculture, Fisheries or
Mining (Gr. 12 science credit).
Students learn:
 Importance of sustainability &
conservation
 Environmental responsibility &
stewardship
 Use of BC resources in society
 career opportunities
 Aboriginal perspectives
 Roles/Responsibilities of Resource
Industries
 Research resource related
technologies and innovations
 Economic and political influences
Science 9
SOCIAL STUDIES
 Life Science - Reproduction
 Physical Science – Atoms, Elements, BC First Nations Studies 12
Prerequisite: Social
Studies Science
10
Compounds, and Electricity(Science 11 Credit)
Prerequisite:
10
 Earth Science - Space
BC First Nations Studies 12 focusses on
appreciation and respect for the
Science 10
traditions, values and beliefs of First
Nations people. The course examines
 Ecosystems
how contemporary issues faced by
 Chemical Reactions, Radioactivity
First Nations peoples are rooted in
 Motion – Velocity, Acceleration
history. Concepts include relationships
 Climate Change
with the natural world, art, social and
 Earth Science – Continental Drift, political systems, communication,
Earthquakes
human rights and freedoms, leadership and self-determination.
 Required Provincial Exam
(20% of final grade)
 First Nations Studies 12 can be
taken in place of Social Studies 11.
 Required Provincial Exam
Science and Technology 11
(20% of final grade).
Prerequisite: Science 10
(Science 11 Credit)
Comparative Civilizations 12
 This course is not intended for
those students pursuing science in Prerequisite: Social Studies 11
 Focus on the interrelationships
university.
among art, culture and civilization.
This course integrates the processes of
science with the practical uses of  Focus on rise of civilizations in Middle
science.
Curriculum
covers
East, South-East Europe, South
technological advances, the impact
and East Asia and Meso-America.
of technology on our lives and ethical  Study of major world religions
implications of technology. There is a
including Judaism, Christianity,
lab component to this course.
Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
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Require
Cultures in Conflict 12
Board Authorized Course: Recommended
Prerequisite: Social Studies 11
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The goal of this course is to raise
student awareness of genocide
(one culture trying to eliminate
another culture) in our world, as
well as to inspire students to be
responsible global citizens.
Students will examine what
genocide is, where it has
happened (or is happening), why
it happens, characteristics of
genocide, response to genocide,
and ultimately how genocide can
be prevented.
Students will examine in detail
specific examples of genocide,
including the Jewish Holocaust,
the Armenian genocide, and
Rwanda. Students will also do
individual projects on examples of
genocide that interest them.
Geography 12
Prerequisite: Social Studies 11
 Study of global physical systems at
work, and how those systems
interact with human forces to
create the varied ecosystems we
see in the world.
 A study of the material that makes
up the Earth and the processes
such as weathering, erosion,
tectonic motion and volcanism
that acts on it.
 Study of the dynamics of
atmosphere and how it influences
our weather.
 Focus on climate change and
global warming, and the
consequences on our
environment.
 Introduction to GPS (Geographic
Positioning System) and GIS
(Geographic Information System).
History 12
Prerequisite: Social Studies 11
 Using methods of historiography
to analyze and evaluate historical
evidence to determine its
reliability and significance.
 Applying those methods to a study
of the political, economic, social
and technological changes of the
th
20 century after 1919.
 Areas of Focus: Consequences of
WWI, Russian Revolution, Boom &
Bust in USA, Rise of Fascism in
Italy & Germany, WWII, The Cold
War and De-Colonization.
Law 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Social
Studies 11
 A broad survey course of the
Canadian Legal System, covering
criminal law, civil law, family law,
labour law, human rights and
torts.
 A case study method is used to
provide a high level of student
interest and involvement.
 Students will gain an appreciation
of the evolution of Canadian law,
legal institutions, and the legal
challenges created by a changing
society.
Psychology 11
Board Authorized Course
This course is an introduction to
psychology covering the following
topics: history, methods and research,
brain and behaviour, altered states of
consciousness, sensation and
perception, the life span, cognitive
processes and psychological disorders.
 Through class discussion, lectures,
reading, projects and research,
students develop an understanding of human behaviour, and
various areas within the field of
psychology.
Social Justice 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Social
Studies 11
 The focus of Social Justice 12 is to
help students recognize and
understand causes of injustice.
 Students learn to analyze a variety
of social injustices in the world
such as poverty, Aboriginal
Peoples and the law, genocide,
women and social justice, and
globalization.
 Students will be challenged to
examine their own beliefs and
values.
 Students learn ways to realize their
capacity to effect positive change
toward a more socially just world
Social Studies 9
 Focus on the revolutions that
swept the world from the 1500’s
to the 1800’s.
 From Europe, the rise of
democracy, nationalism, and
industrialism; to Canada, the rise
and fall of New France and early
British North America.
Social Studies 10
 Focus on Canada from 1815 to
1914: society & culture, politics &
law, the economy, the
environment & technology.
 The changes that occurred in all
aspects of life in Canada up to the
First World War.
Social Studies 11
Prerequisite: Social Studies 10
 An integrated approach to
Canadian and global issues social, cultural, political, legal,
economic and environmental.
 A foundation course for future
studies in the humanities and
social sciences.
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Provincial Exam: 20% of final grade.
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Carpentry & Joinery 11 and 12
Metalwork 10
Power Mechanics 10
Recommended Prerequisite: Woodwork 10
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Students will learn how to safely use
the hand tools and machines found
in a typical woodworking shop.
Construction of a variety of projects
including furniture, cabinets and
lathe work is possible.
Students in CJ 12 will design, invoice
and construct projects of their own
choice. These projects need to be
approved by the instructor.
Students are responsible for
material costs for projects beyond
minimum curriculum requirements.
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Students will discover a variety of
processes used to cut, shape and
join different types of metal.
Introduction to such processes as
gas welding, MIG welding,
machining, precision layout,
forging, casting, sheet metal
forming, shaping, bending and
joining.
A variety of projects are used to
introduce these practices.
Material costs for the projects
beyond the minimum curriculum
requirements are the responsibility
of the students.
Drafting & Design 10, 11 and 12
Metal Fabrication/ Machine Work 11 & 12
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Prerequisite: Metal Work 10
 These courses are a continuation
of Metal Work 10. The skills
students develop will be further
enhanced with interesting and
challenging projects.
 While students will need to meet
minimum levels of competency
with each process, there is the
opportunity to focus efforts in one
specialty area of interest: [Welding
(oxy-acetylene, MIG), machining
(lathe and milling machine),
precision layout, forging, casting,
or sheet metal work].
 A variety of projects are used to
develop intermediate skills. Grade
12 students may opt to select an
advanced project of their choice,
subject to instructor approval.
Material costs for projects beyond
the minimum curriculum
requirements are the responsibility
of the students.
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An introduction to the elements of
traditional drafting to Computer
Aided Design illustrating
architectural, electrical, mechanical
or electronic elements.
Senior courses have a narrower
focus to reflect student interests,
and may include Drafting and
Design courses, which focus on
specific areas like textiles or
architecture.
Includes the use of AutoCAD computerized drafting.
Electronics 10
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Students are introduced to
electronics, learn basic theories of
electricity, then build and test a
variety of circuits and projects to
help them understand the theory.
Projects are first built on a bread
board, tested, then the circuit is
designed and etched onto a circuit
board and the components are
transferred to the completed board.
Students are responsible for
material costs for projects beyond
minimum curriculum requirements.
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An exciting introductory
course that provides
opportunities for students to
learn about different types of
engines, power, and
alternative energy. Students
build a variety of projects as
well as tear down and
reassemble a small gas
engine.
When time allows, dirt bikes
and snowmobiles will be
brought in to learn and
practice regular maintenance
of these machines.
Skills in this area can lead to
exciting careers in the
automotive industry and
power sport industry.
Woodwork 10
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Students learn to safely use
most basic machines found in
a wood shop as well as hand
tool techniques and methods.
Projects may include tables,
a hand carved candy dish,
routered signs and clocks.
Material costs for projects
beyond minimum curriculum
requirements are the
responsibility of the students
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