St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Guidance Department
Course Descriptions for Grade 9 Electives
Drama
ADA101
Tableaux, choral drama, script writing and characterization
Music - Instrumental
AMU101
Musical terminology, theory, practice, technique and creativity
Music - Vocal
AMV101
Same as above except the instrument is your voice
Visual Arts
AVI101
Elements of design, various materials, techniques, styles, analysis
& criticism, Canadian art and art from other cultures
Physical Education
PPL101 co-ed
PPL101X girls
PPL101Y boys
Personal fitness, indoor & outdoor sports, physical activities,
health issues, sexuality, substance use & abuse, goal setting,
personal safety and social skills
Introduction to
Business
BBI101
Introduction to accounting, marketing, information technology,
human resources, production and ethical & social responsibility
Info & Communication
Technology
BTT101
Computer based: word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop
publishing, presentation software and website design skills
Learning Strategies
GLS101
Techniques to improve learning in literacy, numeracy, personal
management, interpersonal skills and teamwork skills
Exploring Construction
Technology
TCJ101
Exploring plumbing, electrical wiring, masonry, heating/cooling,
carpentry and woodworking
Exploring Technological
Design
TDJ101
Exploring drafting related careers with development of solutions to
various design challenges and fabrication of models or prototypes
Fashion Technological
Design
TDJ101F
Exploring properties of materials, designing & developing projects,
presentation techniques and design related careers
Hospitality & Tourism
(Foods)
TFJ101
Exploring areas of food handling, food preparation, the origins of
foods, events planning and local tourism
Exploring Communication TGJ101
Technology
Exploring Transportation
Technology
TTJ101
Exploring technology within television/video, movie production, print
& graphic communications, photography and animation
Exploring maintenance, servicing and repair of various types of
vehicles, aircrafts and water crafts