SCHOOL
DISTRICT
#36
(SURREY)
GRADE 10 - 12 COURSE
SELECTION 2015-2016
16060 – 108th Avenue
Surrey, BC V4N 1M1
Phone: (604) 582-9231
Fax: (604) 582-9268
www.surreyschools.ca/schools/fraserheights
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Course Planning/Graduation Requirements ……………………………………………………………………… 6
Planning a Three-Year Graduation Program ……………………………………………………………..…….… 7
Graduation Transitions ………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 8
Provincial Exams …………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….. 9
Planning 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………. 10
English
English Flow Chart ……………………………………………………………………………….………………. 11
English 10 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
English 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
English 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
English 12 First Peoples …………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
Communications 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………….……… 13
Communications 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Crossroads Co-op ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Literature 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 14
Creative Writing 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………….………. 14
EEN10: English 10/ELL Writing 11 ………………..…………………………………………………………. 15
ELL Writing 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Social Studies
Social Studies Flow Chart ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Social Studies 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
Social Studies 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
Social Studies 10/11 Yearlong…………………………………………………………….……………………. 18
BC First Nations Studies 12 …………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Comparative Civilizations 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………. 19
Global Socials (Global Citizenship, Travel & Inquiry 12)…………………………………………………… .20
Geography 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20
History 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
Law 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
Social Justice 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
Project Design & Development 10, 11 & 12…………………………………………………………………..21-22
Science
Science Flow Chart …………..…………………………………………………………………………..………. 23
Science 10 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Science & Technology 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Physics 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
Physics 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
Chemistry 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
Chemistry 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
Biology 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 25
Biology 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 25
Earth Science 11 …………………………………………………………………………….……………………. 25
Geology 12 …………………………………………………………………………………….……………………. 26
Science Academy …………………………………………………………………………….…………………….26-27
Mathematics
Mathematics Flow Chart …………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 10 ……………………………………………………………… 29
Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus Math 10 …………………………………………………… 29
Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus Math 10 Honours ………………………………………. 30
Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 11 ………………………………………….………………….. 30
Foundations of Mathematics 11 ………………………………………………………………………………. 30
Pre-Calculus 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
Pre-Calculus 11 Honours ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 12 …………………………………………………………….. 31
Foundations of Mathematics 12 ………………………………………………………………………………. 31
Pre-Calculus 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
Pre-Calculus 12 Honours ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 31
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Calculus 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
AP Calculus 12 AB ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
International Languages
Lanugages Flow Chart ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 32
French 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32
French 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32
French 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33
Beginner’s Japanese 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………..… 33
Japanese 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
Spanish 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33
Spanish 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
Spanish 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………. 34
Home Economics
Foods & Nutrition 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 34
Foods & Nutrition 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
Foods & Nutrition 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35
Food Art 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35
Culinary Arts 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
Culinary Arts 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
Textiles 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36
Textiles Arts & Design 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 36
Textiles 11 Introductory …………………………………………………………………………………………. 36
Textiles 12 Introductory ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36
Textiles 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
Textiles 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37
Psychology 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
Psychology 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
Family Management 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37
Family Management 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
Physical Education
Physical Education Flow Chart ………………………………………………………………………..………. 38
Physical Education 10 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
Physical Education 10: Just for Girls ………………………………………………………………………… 39
Physical Education 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 39
Physical Education 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 39
Physical Education 11: Just for Girls…………………………………………………………………………. 39
Physical Education 12: Just for Girls…………………………………………………………………………. 39
Physical Education 11: Superfit Coed……………………………………………………………………….. 39
Physical Education 12: Superfit Coed.………………………………………………………………………. 39
Physical Education 11: Exercise Science …………………………………………………………………… 40
Physical Education 12: Exercise Science……….…………………………………………………………… 40
Recreation Leadership 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 40
Recreation Leadership 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 40
Recreation Leadership 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
Industrial Technology Education
Technology Electronics 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………… 41
Technology Electronics 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
Technology Electronics 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
Art Metal 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41
Art Metal & Jewellery 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
Technology Metal 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
Metal Fabrication & Machining 11 ……………………………………………………………………………. 42
Metal Fabrication & Machining 12 ……………………………………………………………….………….. 42
CAD/CAM/CNC 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 42
Technology Drafting 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43
Drafting & Design 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43
Drafting & Design 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43
Drafting & Design 12: Engineering & Mechanical Drafting …………………………………………….. 43
Pre-Engineering 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43
Pre-Engineering 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44
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Pre-Engineering 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 44
Glass Works 11: Stained Glass ……………………………………………………………………………….. 44
Woodwork 10 …………………………..…………………………………………………………….……………. 44
Woodcraft 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44
Carpentry & Joinery 11 ……………………………………………………………………………….………… 45
Carpentry & Joinery 12 …………………………………………………………………………….…………… 45
Carpentry & Joinery 11: Furniture Construction ………………………………………….……………… 45
Carpentry & Joinery 12: Furniture Construction ………………………………………….……………… 45
Carpentry & Joinery 12: Cabinet Construction …………………………………………….……………… 45
Carpentry & Joinery 11: Woodcraft Products …………………………………………….………………… 46
Carpentry & Joinery 12: Woodcraft Products …………………………………………….………………… 46
Maker 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46
Business Education
Entrepreneurship 12 ………………………………………………………………….………………………….. 47
Economics 12 ……………………………………………………………………………..……………………….. 47
Business Computer Application 11 ……………………………………………………………………………. 47
Business Information Management 12 ……………………………………………………………………….. 47
Marketing 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..… 48
Marketing 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 48
Accounting 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 48
Accounting 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48
Tourism 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
Tourism 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
Information Technology
Information Technology 10 …………………………………………………………………………………..…. 50
Information Technology 11 ………………………………………………………………………………..……. 50
Information Technology 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………… 50
Computer Programming 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………… 50
Computer Programming 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………... 50
Media Technology 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 51
Media Technology 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 51
Animation 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51
Animation 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51
Animation 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51
Yearbook 10…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..52
Yearbook 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 52
Yearbook 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 52
Visual Arts & Media Technology 11: Photography ………………………………………………………… 52
Visual Arts & Media Technology 12: Photography ………………………………………………………… 52
Drama/Theatre
Drama 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 53
Theatre Performance 11: Acting ……………………………………………………………………………….. 53
Theatre Performance 12: Acting …………………………………………………………………………..…… 53
Directing & Scriptwriting 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………. 53
Directing & Scriptwriting 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………. 53
Theatre Production 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 54
Theatre Production 12: Technical Theatre …………………………………………………………….…….. 54
Theatre Management 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………. 54
Film Studies 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 54
Drama Film & Television 11 …………………………………………………………………………………….. 54
Drama Film & Television 12 …………………………………………………………………………………….. 54
Theatre Company 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 54
Theatre Company 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 54
Art
Visual Arts General 10 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 55
Art Foundations 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………..………… 55
Art Foundations 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55
Studio Arts 11: Drawing & Painting …………………………………………………………………………… 55
Studio Arts 12: Drawing & Painting …………………………………………………………………………… 55
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Studio Arts 11: Ceramics & Sculpture ……………………………………………………………………….. 55
Studio Arts 12: Ceramics & Sculpture ……………………………………………………………………….. 55
Music
Concert Band 10 …………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 56
Concert Band 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 56
Concert Band 12 …………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 56
Music Composition & Technology 11 ………………………………………………………………….……… 56
Music Composition & Technology 12 …………………………………………………………………..…….. 56
Guitar 10 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 56
Guitar 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 56
Guitar 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 56
Jazz Band 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Jazz Band 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Jazz Band 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Concert Choir 10 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Concert Choir 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Concert Choir 12 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Vocal Jazz 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57
Vocal Jazz 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57
Vocal Jazz 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57
Others
Peer Tutoring 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..……. 58
Peer Tutoring 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..……. 58
Library Science 11 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 58
Work Experience 12A ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 58
Work Experience 12B ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 58
District Programs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 59
Secondary School Apprenticeship ……………………………………………………………………………… 59-61
School Based Services ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 62-64
ELL & Transition to English Courses ……………………………………………………………………………... 65
District Based Services …………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 66
Financial Awards Information …………………………………………………………………………………… 67-69
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COURSE PLANNING FOR SUCCESS
The courses offered at Fraser Heights Secondary follow guidelines set out by the Ministry of Education and
the Surrey School Board. The program consists of a combination of core courses and elective courses. The
courses you choose may help you to explore new fields and perhaps find capabilities and interests you never
knew you had.
Selecting elective courses is an important process and should be carried out in consultation with parents.
Because courses with insufficient enrollment will not be offered, it is important that students choose
alternate electives with care.
Please review your graduation program carefully to ensure that you have enough credits to graduate and to
meet the entrance requirements for the post-secondary institution to which you wish to apply.
Please study the contents of this booklet carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a
school counsellor. BC Ministry of Education Grad Planner
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED COURSES
Required Grade 10 to 12 courses (48 credits):
Language Arts 10 (4 credits)……………………….. English 10
Language Arts 11 (4 credits)……………………….. English 11, Communications 11
Language Arts 12 (4 credits)*………………………. English 12, English 12 First Peoples,
Communications 12
Social Studies 10 (4 credits)
Social Studies 11 (4 credits)*………………………. Social Studies 11, or BC First Nations 12
Science 10 (4 credits)
Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)*……………………….. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Geology,
Science & Technology
Mathematics 10 (4 credits)*………………………… Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10, Foundations &
Pre-Calculus Math 10 Honours, Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 10
Mathematics 11 or 12 (4 credits)*………………… Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus Math 11,
Pre-Calculus Math 11 Honours, Apprenticeship &
Workplace Math 11, Foundations of Math 12, Pre-Calculus
Math 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12 Honours, Apprenticeship
& Workplace Math 12
Physical Education 10 (4 credits)
Planning 10 (4 credits)
Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits)*
48 Credits
* one from a number of course options
ELECTIVE CREDITS
Students must earn at least 28 elective credits. These credits can be for:
Additional Grade 10, 11 or 12 Ministry-Authorized Courses
External Credentials
Board/Authority Authorized courses
Post-secondary credits, and/or
Independent Directed Studies
Note: Some External Credentials serve as Required Courses
28 Credits
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GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
Students must earn 4 credits for their Graduation Transitions
OVERALL TOTAL:
4 Credits
80 Credits
Of the 80 credits needed for graduation, at least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade
12 Language Arts course and 12 other credits. These may be from required courses or elective credits.
PLANNING A THREE YEAR GRADUATION PROGRAM
GRADE 10, 11 & 12 GRADUATION POLICIES
You require 80 credits minimum to graduate over three years
In Grade 10 you will be required to take English 10, Math 10 and Science 10 Provincial Exams
In Grade 11 you will be required to take a Socials 11 Provincial Exam
If you take First Nations 12, you will be required to take a First Nations 12 Provincial Exam
In Grade 12 you will be required to take an English 12, English 12 First Peoples or Communications
12 Provincial Exam
Graduation Transitions is mandatory and must be completed before the end of Grade 12
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
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NOTE: BC First Nations Studies 12 qualifies for Socials Studies 11. The Communications
11 and 12 courses may not be acceptable for university entrance or for most university
transfer programs at colleges.
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GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
Graduation transitions is done outside of the timetable and is needed for graduation. Students earn four
credits, and must complete activities under Community Connections, Personal Health and Career and Life.
More information can be found at Grad Transitions Blog
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the course is worth four credits, and counts toward the necessary 80 credits of graduation,
but it is not a Grade 12 course;
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there will be no percentage for the course but students will get a RM (requirement met) on
their transcript which will symbolize the completion of this course;
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in order to successfully meet the requirements of this course students must do the following:
a) Community Connections - students must do 30 hours of community involvement.
Ideally this would be volunteer work, but it could also be paid work, attending
Meet-an-Expert sessions (they must do at least one of these) and/or other career
related activities such as Trading Up. These hours can be accumulated throughout
the student's years at Fraser Heights. Students must bring in documentation to
show that they have done the 30 hours, this could be a pay stub, a letter from a
supervisor or other items handed in to the Career Centre. Once they have done the
30 hours, a one page reflection sheet (available in the Career Centre) must also be
filled out and submitted.
b) Personal Health - students must complete 150 minutes of physical activity per
week in Grades 10, 11 and 12. Physical Activity logs are available from the Career
Centre so that they can chart their physical activity on a regular basis. Students
will be expected to hand these logs in every semester. Once they have\
completed their activity logs, a one page reflection sheet (available in the Career
Centre) must also be filled out and submitted.
c) Career and Life - students must do five things in order to complete this portion of
the course:
 research a career using a program like Career Cruising and writing what they
plan to do after graduating from Fraser Heights;
 reflect on how they meet the attributes of a B.C. Grad;
 discuss how they plan to achieve their career goals, including in this some sort
of financial planning and a brochure from the school they plan to attend;
 do a website research assignment using the websites web page connected to
this website Career Websites
 include an updated resume.
* Students will be required to complete an interview, scheduled for mid-February or mid-March, where they
are expected to be able to reflect on the information provided primarily in the Career and Life portion of the
course requirements
* If you have any questions about these programs visit the Fraser Heights Career Centre, call
604-587-4802, or e-mail us at derbyshire_b@surreyschools.ca.
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PROVINCIAL EXAMS
EXAMS COUNTING FOR 20%
The following Grade 10, 11 & 12 courses require students to write a Provincial Examination in order to
successfully complete the course. For these courses, the Provincial Exam mark will make up 20% of the final
grade. For the following courses, writing a Provincial Exam is mandatory:
English 10
Science 10
Math 10
Social Studies 11
Civic Studies 11
First Nations Studies 12
EXAMS COUNTING FOR 40%
English 12, English 12 First Peoples and Communications 12 are the only Grade 12 courses which require
students to write a Provincial Examination in order to successfully complete the course. For these courses,
the Provincial Exam mark will make up 40% of the final grade. For these courses, writing a Provincial Exam
is mandatory.
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PLANNING 10
PLANNING 10 (3990 - MPLAN10)
Prerequisite: None
Planning 10 is among the courses that are required to meet graduation requirements. Through Planning 10
students explore the elements of Education and Careers, Finances, Health and the Graduation Program
(Course requirements, exams, focus areas and Graduation Transitions). The aim of Planning 10 is to enable
students to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes they need to become self-directed individuals who set
goals, make thoughtful, decisions, and take responsibility for pursuing their goals throughout life.
Specifically, Planning 10 provides opportunities for students to plan for successful learning in the Graduation
Program, explore a wide-range of career and post-secondary education and career options, think critically
about health issues and decisions, develop financial literacy skills, and plan actions required to pursue postsecondary destinations and career paths.
Planning 10 provides relevant and experiential learning
opportunities, helping students relate their learning in school to the demands of the working world and
expectations of society.
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ENGLISH
English 10, 11 and 12, or English 10, Communications 11 or 12 must be successfully completed
by all students as part of their Grade 12 graduation requirements. Essentially, English 11 and
English 12 are recommended for all students going on to post-secondary institutions.
Communications 11 and its sequel, Communications 12, are not recognized for direct entry to
B.C.I.T., universities, or the university transfer program at the colleges. Decisions to move from
English 10 to Communications 11 and 12 should be made only after consultation with parents,
counsellors and, particularly, teachers of English.
English 8
EEN 10
yearlong
(English 10 &
ELL Writing 11 8 credits)
English 9
(2011)
English 10
(2011)
Communications 11
(2011)
Communications 12
English 12
(2011)
(2011)
English 11
(2011)
Creative
Writing 12
(2011)
Literature
(2011) 12
(2011)
English First
Peoples 12
(2011)
(2011)
ENGLISH 10 (3000 – MEN–10)
Prerequisite: English 9
The major goal of English 10 is to provide learning strategies for the following skills: study, organization,
reading, writing, oral communication, library research, and media viewing. The course content includes:
 Study and response to literature (short stories, novels, poetry, plays, and media viewing).
 Study and response to the writing process (generating, drafting, revising, editing and publishing).
 Study and response to the fundamentals of effective writing (grammar, spelling, vocabulary, sentence
structure, paragraph structure, and essay writing).
Students are expected to work both independently and cooperatively. Since students will be learning in an
integrated classroom, they are expected to appreciate and respect the learning styles and varied points of view
of other students.
English 10 is a provincially examinable course. The exam is worth 20% of the student’s final mark.
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ENGLISH 11 (4000 – MEN–11)
Prerequisite: English 10
The major goal of English 11 is to provide learning strategies for the following skills: study, organization,
reading, writing, oral communications, library research and media viewing. The course will allow students to:
 Comprehend and respond to literary and informational communications, including both print and
non-print media.
 Use manual and electronic means to manage and exchange ideas, and to communicate these ideas
with precision, clarity and creativity.
 Develop an understanding of themselves and their world by becoming aware of how people use
language for various purposes, by working with others, and by establishing relationships within the
school and community.
 Students are expected to work both independently and cooperatively. Since students will be learning
in an integrated classroom, they are expected to appreciate and respect the learning styles and varied
points of view of other students.
Assessment and evaluation will be based on projects, presentations, responses, examinations, class
participation and also improvements related to the following skills: study, organization, reading, writing, oral
communication, research and media viewing.
ENGLISH 12 (5000 – MEN–12)
Prerequisite: English 11
English 12 is a mandatory course which all students, except those in English 12 First Peoples or
Communications 12, must pass in order to graduate. English 12 draws together the learning experiences of
12 years of schooling, it encourages the development of students’ confidence, independence and appreciation
in the areas of reading, writing, oral communications, viewing and representing. It continues to develop and
enhance students’ appreciation of literature and language. The activities and resources are increasingly more
sophisticated, but are carefully selected to appeal to the range of students’ interests and abilities.
 Students will read for a variety of purposes, demonstrate interpretive understanding and critically
analyze short stories, novels, poetry, drama (e.g. a Shakespeare play) and nonfiction.
 In writing, students will write in a variety of formats employing all stages of the writing process: prewriting drafting, editing, proofreading and publishing.
Emphasis will be on multi-paragraph
composition.
 Oral communication skills will develop a critical awareness and appreciation of audience, purpose and
context.
 In viewing, students will identify, analyze, interpret and evaluate techniques used to convey meaning
in visual and mass media.
 Students will select and create a variety of representational forms to assist in the expression,
development and extension of ideas.
English 12 is a provincially examinable course. The exam is worth 40% of the student’s final mark.
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ENGLISH 12 FIRST PEOPLES (5005 – MEFP-12)
Prerequisite: English 11
English 12 First Peoples is a new and exciting course that has been developed by the provincial government in
consultation with First Nations and Métis people. It is recognized by the BC Ministry of Education and BC
universities as equivalent to English 12 and can be used to graduate from high school and for university
entrance in BC. (Check university and college websites to verify, especially those outside of BC). English 12
First Peoples is an academically rigorous course that teaches all the skills found in English 12 but the focus
is on the culture and history of First Nations and Métis people and the role they have played in the history of
British Columbia and Canada. Teaching methods and activities will be culturally sensitive.
The teacher may include activities such as listening to a story teller, participating in a traditional healing
circle or listening to a First Nations elder relate stories, legends and myths that have been passed down from
generation to generation for the past 10,000 years.
English 12 First Peoples is a provincially examinable course. The exam is worth 40% of the student’s
final mark.
COMMUNICATIONS 11 (4010 – MCOM-11)
Prerequisite: English 10 with teacher recommendation
The major goal of Communications 11 is to provide a learning program that will best meet the needs of those
students who display significant weaknesses in the following skills: study, organization, reading, writing, oral
communication, library research, and media viewing. The pace of this course is slower, but the content will
be similar to the regular English 11 program.
The course content will generally include:
 Study and response to literature (short stories, novels, poetry, plays, and media viewing).
 Study and response to the writing process (generating, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing).
 Study and response to the fundamentals of effective writing (grammar, spelling, vocabulary, sentence
structure and paragraph structure).
Students are expected to work both independently, and cooperatively. Since students will be learning in an
integrated classroom, they are expected to appreciate and respect the learning styles and varied points of view
of other students.
Assessment and evaluation will be based on projects, presentations, responses, examinations, class
participation, and also improvements related to following skills: study, organization, reading, writing, oral
communication, research, and media viewing.
COMMUNICATIONS 12 (5010 – MCOM-12)
Prerequisite: Communications 11 or English 11
Communications 12, an alternative to English 12, is designed for students not proceeding directly to
university. Like English 12, it integrates the skills of reading, writing, oral communication, viewing and
representing. It is intended to develop and enhance students’ appreciation for literature and language. The
activities and resources are increasingly more sophisticated, but are carefully selected to appeal to the range
of students’ interests and abilities.
 Students will read for a variety of purposes and demonstrate understanding of short stories, novels,
poetry, drama and nonfiction.
 Oral communication skills develop an awareness and appreciation of audience, purpose and context.
 In viewing, students will study techniques used to convey meaning in visual and mass media.
 Students select and create a variety of representational forms to assist in the development and
expression of ideas.
Communications 12 is a provincially examinable course. The exam is worth 40% of the student’s final
mark.
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CROSSROADS CO-OP (5015 – XAT–12C-1)
Prerequisite: English 10 with teacher recommendation
The Crossroads Program offers students a unique opportunity to complete the English and Social Studies
courses they require for graduation and to gain career experience all in one classroom. Students will spend
the semester working together toward success at school in a learning cohort and will also complete 90 hours
of work experience in the community. Students will complete the following courses to earn 20 credits in one
semester:
Communications 11
Communications 12
First Nations 12
Career Transitions 12
Work Experience 12A
Communications 12 is a provincially examinable course. The exam is worth 40% of the
student’s final mark. First Nations 12 is a provincially examinable course. The exam is
worth 20% of the student’s final mark.
ENGLISH LITERATURE 12 (5020 – MLIT-12)
Prerequisite: A love of literature. Literature 12 is the advanced academic elective course in
English and must be taken in conjunction with English 12.
This is a survey course in English literature. It traces the development of English literature
from Anglo-Saxon times to the twentieth century. It includes a study of the social and
historical background, as well as the major writers of each literary period. Students will
develop critical skills in evaluating and appreciating English literature, and their
understanding of self and society should increase their knowledge of their cultural heritage.
This course is particularly valuable for students who wish to acquire the wide reading
background and critical skills necessary for university English and Humanities courses, or
who are planning careers in Fine Arts fields such as music, drama or art.
CREATIVE WRITING 12 (5030 – MWR–12)
This course is designed for those who enjoy writing for an audience, those who
write in order to think, those who want an opportunity to share their writing,
and those who want to explore a variety of forms of writing by experimenting
and sharing.
Classes will be organized in a workshop format in which the majority of time
will be spent either writing, conferencing with the teacher or other students, or
sharing pieces of writing. Daily lessons will be brief and will focus on areas
which suit the needs of the class. Regular feedback will be given during
informal group sharing and conferences. It is expected that during the course
of the workshop students will write regularly in class and at home, finish
pieces of writing in a variety of formats and share their work.
Evaluation will take place in the form of formal conferences, a midterm, and
an evaluation at the end of the semester. This evaluation will be based on an
assessment of progress towards goals established during initial conferences, as
well as a portfolio presentation of works selected by the student. Throughout
the course, there will be opportunities to publish work through contests and
outside publications. This course can be used as an academic course for entry
to some university programs including Simon Fraser University.
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EEN10 – ENGLISH 10/ELL WRITING 11 (9336 – XAT--10E-4) (3001 – MEN--10 4 credits &
9201 - YESFL1B 4 credits)
ELL students have the opportunity to receive extra time and help in English 10 at Fraser
Heights, because we are offering a course that goes all year - a combination of regular English
10 and ELL writing 11, taught by an English teacher. Students receive credit for both
courses. The course helps students prepare for success in English 11 and 12, and onward
into university. There is extra emphasis placed on speaking skills in the course, and because
the course is year-long, the students get more writing practice, and more feedback on their
writing.
Many ELL students in the past have tried to find an easy fast way to pass through English
courses, such as taking them in summer school or on-line, and then have encountered
serious difficulties in English 11 and 12, and with the provincial exam. We hope to change
this outcome by offering this course during grade 10, and building for success.
English 10 is a provincially examinable course. The exam is worth 20% of the student’s
final mark.
ELL WRITING 11 (9211 – YESFL1B) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
ELL Writing 11 is for senior students who have acquired English 10 but still need the specific
skills necessary for successful academic writing at the senior levels (English 11 and 12) or
simply desire to improve their writing skills. Mastering writing skills and understanding the
discourse of the academic classroom are the greatest challenges for ELL students attempting
to meet graduation requirements.
Current evidence of poor performance by Grade 11 ELL students on district and provincial
writing assessments indicate a need to provide specific instruction in writing skills and
strategies. Without strong writing skills, ELL students will not be able to achieve their full
academic potential.
ELL Writing 11 will provide structured support and instruction to bridge the gap between
students’ language abilities and the demands of the regular academic classes. Students will
experience the process of writing through interesting content combined with focused work on
vocabulary, grammar and syntax, and rhetorical patterns. Students will practice expressing
information, ideas, and opinions in logical and coherent order and in a variety of written
formats. Students will gain the skills, experience, and confidence necessary to meet the
writing expectations of the senior level English curriculum.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies is a multidisciplinary subject that draws from the social sciences
and
The overall goal of Social Studies is to develop thoughtful, responsible, active
citizens who are able to acquire requisite information to consider multiple
perspectives and to defend a position. The curriculum provides students with
opportunities as future citizens to critically reflect upon events and issues in order
to examine the present, make connections with the past, and consider the future.
Through their participation in the social studies courses, students are encouraged
to develop an appreciation for democracy, for what it means to be a Canadian and
for respect for human equality and cultural diversity. Students will develop the
ability to critically evaluate information and practice effective communication.
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SOCIAL STUDIES 10 (3200 – MSS–10)
Prerequisite: Social Studies 9
The curricular competencies and course content for the Social Studies 10 course are currently
under review and it is expected that the content portion of the course will remain in its
present form during the 2013-2014 school year. The development of an increasing focus on
the core competencies that are integrated into the Social Studies 8 and 9 courses is already in
progress in the delivery of the Social Studies 10 course and this will continue in the 20132014 school year. The basic objective of the course is to continue to promote the development
of critical historical thinking and the course content - 19th century Canada - will be used to
foster this objective. Emphasis will also be placed on the goal of giving students the
knowledge, skills, and competencies to become active, informed citizens through the
integration of the core content with the issues of:
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Canadian society and identity,
Canadian and world history,
Canadian and world geography,
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Canadian politics and government,
Major economic systems.
Students will continue to be involved in examining broad, open-ended questions so they can
make informed decisions on issues based on an understanding of, and use of, the disciplinary
concepts that historians and geographers use to examine topics in their fields. In the process
of using these concepts to examine specific questions, students will be gaining an
understanding of various specific competencies including:
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Understanding the process of inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking.
The construction and defense of an argument with respect to the significance of specific
people, places, events and/or developments.
The examination and use of a variety of sources in conjunction with an evaluation of
their reliability and validity.
The assessment of the similarities and differences involved in different events together
with an examination of the causal interrelationships among events.
The Social Studies 10 course continues the development of student abilities in the core
competencies of “thinking”, “communication”, and “personal and social development”, as each
student comes to understand their identity and purpose as members of their communities.
The delivery of the Social Studies curriculum is designed to encourage the development of
critical thinking and problem solving skills; to help students retain and transfer what they
learn to new contexts; and to master the tools of thoughtful, critical, evidence-based historical
understanding. Students will learn to connect new knowledge to what they already know in a
flexible learning environment using creative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment
focusing on the “why” rather than simply the “what.”
SOCIAL STUDIES 11 (4205 – MSS–11)
Prerequisite: Social Studies 10
The study of Canada during and after World War I to the end of the 20 th century forms the basis for the
Social Studies 11 course. The course examines three units of study – History; Government; and Human
Geography and Global issues. These three units are used to:
Enable student to become familiar with the rights, responsibilities and practices of active
Canadian citizenship;
Explore Canada’s role in the conflicts of the 20th century;
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Develop an understanding of key environmental issues and challenges; and
Explore important issues relating to Canada’s evolving identity and contributions to the
global community.
Students in the Social Studies 11 course are expected to be active learners and in the process of
mastering the course material are encouraged to develop and expand their skills in the areas of critical
thinking, research and communication skills and to demonstrate the skills and attitudes of active
citizenship.
Social Studies 11 is a required course for graduation although students may substitute the First Nations
Studies 12 course to meet their graduation requirement. The Social Studies 11 course is recommended
for any student planning to study History 12, Comparative Civilizations 12, Geography 12, Law or the
Global Socials (Global Citizenship, Travel and Inquiry) course.
The Social Studies 11 course is offered in conjunction with the Work Experience 12A course, an elective
course offered through the Career Education Department. The SS11 course is presented in a double
block format every day either in the morning or the afternoon except for the weeks during which
students are actively involved in the Work Experience portion of the course. This part of the course
normally involves a period of five weeks during which the students are placed in a work place setting
determined in consultation with the Career Education Department. Students do not attend afternoon
classes during the Work Experience portion of the course. Students receive 4 credits for the successful
completion of each of the two courses. Students enrolled in the year-long Social Studies 10/11 course do
not participate in the Work Experience Program.
Social Studies 11 is a provincially examinable course worth 20% of the student’s final mark.
SOCIAL STUDIES 10/11 YEAR-LONG (4207 – XAT--11--2) (3201 – MSS--10 & 4202 – MSS--11)
The combined Social Studies 10 and 11 course will cover the history and development of Canada from
1814 to the present day through an integration of the curriculum organizers for the two courses. The
potential of a combined Social Studies 10 and Social Studies 11 course is intended to provide
opportunities for students to use the content of the course to develop the skills and processes of social
studies and, in particular, to develop skills as:
 cooperative and collaborative learners,
 capable and competent communicators,
 critical thinkers,
 developing citizens who understand connections between historical events and current
developments and policies, and
 as young adults who are aware of and involved in the rights, responsibilities, and practices of
active Canadian citizenship.
The content of the course will be studied on a thematic basis covering the two centuries of the
curriculum with a view to understanding the direction that Canada is taking nationally and
internationally in key present day activities. Students will be actively engaged in the curriculum
through inquiry-based and project-based learning opportunities.
The course is designed for students who have or can meet the following criteria:
 a level of maturity that will provide the foundation for the expectation of success at the school
level and in the requisite Provincial Examination on the Grade 11 course content and skills,
 a commitment to the requirements of a year-long course of study, and
 an acceptable arrangement with respect to the opportunities to participate in the Work
Experience Program.
Students in the Social Studies 10/11 Year-long course do not participate in the Work Experience
Program.
Social Studies 11 is a provincially examinable course worth 20% of the student’s final mark.
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BC FIRST NATIONS STUDIES 12 (5250 – MFNS-12)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Social Studies 10 is strongly recommended. FNS 12 and
SS 11 are equal graduation options as part of the BC Dogwood program. (FNS 12 is recognized
by Simon Fraser University, The University of British Columbia and The University of Northern
British Columbia as a grade 12 course that may be used to calculate the admission average if it
is not being used as a Social Studies 11 credit.)
Lively discussions! Hands on activities! FNS 12 is an interesting academic course designed
for everyone in Grade 11 or 12. Who really owns the land that makes up British Columbia?
Is it First Nations people who have been here for thousands of years and never legally gave up
ownership or is it the settlers who arrived 200 years ago? Should First Nations bands be able
to form their own government separate from the provincial or federal government? Will
private property be included in the land claims process?
How will the answer to these questions affect us all today? Learn about land claims and the
treaty making process that is in progress right now between the government of Canada,
British Columbia and local First Nations bands. You will also learn about First Nations art,
history and cultural values.
There will be several guest speakers and opportunities for hands on activities. Possible
activities include cedar bark rope or baskets, beading, speakers on residential schools, Metis
culture, fisheries, treaties, and traditional pre-contact artifacts and technology.
Students are encouraged to take both Social Studies 11 and First Nations 12. First Nations
12 can be used as an equivalent course for Social studies 11 if it is not used as a Grade 12
course; however, we do not advise students to take only FNS 12 if they are planning to take
Law 12, History 12 or Geography 12.
First Nations 12 is a provincially examinable course. The exam is worth 20% of the
student’s final mark.
COMPARATIVE CIVILIZATIONS 12 (5210 – MCCN-12)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Social Studies 11 is strongly recommended.
Have you ever wanted to know more about the many ancient empires and civilizations that
have shaped and influenced world history? Comparative Civilizations 12 (open to both Grade
11 and 12 students) begins with the early history of the world’s most captivating civilizations
such as the ancient Greek and Roman empires, the growth and rise of Islam, and the
fascinating dynasties that shaped China and Japan’s way of life.
In addition to studying events from the past, this course provides students the opportunity to
explore interesting modern-day cultural issues. How have popular musical trends like punkrock and hip-hop changed how people dress (fashion), think, and behave (values)? Who are
the icons or role models of today’s youth and how do they differ from the heroes/heroines
from the past? In what ways are some of today’s cultural values similar to or different from
those from past civilizations?
Comparative Civilizations 12 course DOES NOT have a provincial exam allowing time for
interesting and thought-provoking assignments, discussion and projects that will refine your
skills and better prepare you for the world that awaits you after high school. This course is
highly recommended for any student wishing to take post-secondary social sciences courses
at any of our colleges and universities.
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GLOBAL SOCIALS 12 (GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP, TRAVEL & INQUIRY 12) (5272 – YSSC-2A)
Students will apply historical and geographical thinking skills in an exploration of international issues
involving history; geography; politics; human, social, and environmental interactions; economics;
technology; religious, artistic and other cultural expressions; language and travel literacy generally and as
they relate to a specific region or country of study. A variety of inquiry-based learning approaches will be
employed to focus the direction of inquiry on that region or country and to develop students as informed,
knowledgeable global citizens. Students will combine their areas of study with a focused trip of
approximately two weeks duration to the area of study or to an area providing contrasting aspects of
study. Significant cost will be incurred by students and their families in conjunction with the trip portion
of the course and students will need to actively participate in fundraising or otherwise meet the costs of
the trip if they are to participate in this aspect of the course.
An underlying objective of the course is to engage students in gaining mastery of core academic subject
matter in conjunction with learning essential 21st century critical thinking, problem solving, and
communication and cooperation skills. The learning in which students are involved will enable them to
become global citizens capable of effecting meaningful change in their immediate and extended
communities.
It is anticipated that the country of study for the 2015-2016 school year will be Cuba although the
proposed destination could be changed for a wide variety of reasons. Cuba provides the opportunity to
examine, among other advantages, a distinctly different political, social, economic and cultural society.
The cost of the trip is expected to be in the neighbourhood of $3,000 to $3,500 less any amount that the
students are able to fundraise. Fundraising to defray the cost of the trip is viewed as an integral portion
of the course providing multiple opportunities for the students to work together in a joint undertaking
and to build interpersonal relationships that will be beneficial in their exploration of the course material.
GEOGRAPHY 12 (5260 – MGEO-12)
Prerequisite: A C+ standing in Social Studies 11 is strongly recommended before entering this course.
This dynamic course explores both physical and human geography under the concepts of place and
location. To understand the physical world (place), the following areas will be investigated: the
formation of landforms, factors affecting weather and climate, erosional and weathering agents and their
continual effect on earth features. The human component considers how humans affect and are affected
by their environment. Areas of study include: resources management [For e.g. Mining, Forestry and
Damming]; as well as proactive methods for conservation and pollution control. Topical issues will be
addressed and students will be expected to research and understand opposing sides of environmental
and human issues before drawing conclusions. Students have the opportunity to learn about location
by studying the use of (GPS) global positioning systems and topographical maps. A field study to Mt. St.
Helen’s is planned when there is sufficient interest and numbers to attend .
HISTORY 12 (5200 – MHI–12)
Prerequisite: A C+ standing in Social Studies 11 along with strong research, writing and critical thinking
skills is strongly recommended before undertaking this course.
History 12 is the study of world history dealing with major events and personalities in the period from
1919 to 1991. Topics specifically covered will include:
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The Treaty of Versailles
The growth of Communism
The rise of Fascism and Nazism
World War II
The Cold War
Decolonization
The Civil Rights Movement
The Collapse of the Soviet Union
This is a must-take course for those who wish to better understand the events that are presently
shaping our modern world. Students will need to be able to demonstrate graduation level competency in
research, writing and oral presentation skills.
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LAW 12 (5230 – MLAW-12)
Prerequisite: Social Studies 10 and good critical thinking, writing, and oral skills.
Citizens should know their rights and responsibilities. The legal maxim “without knowledge no
right exists”, and the legal principle “ignorance of the law is no excuse” illustrate the extent to
which knowledge of the content of law is presupposed by our legal system. This is a course
that will look at government, criminal law, civil law, family law, contract law through cases,
current events and other items of interest. Highlights of the course may include a trip to the
court house, guest speakers and mock trials. There is a strong emphasis on class discussion
and participation. Interested Grade 11 students are encouraged to take this course.
Law 12 may be accepted for university entrance requirements at some post- secondary
institutions.
SOCIAL JUSTICE 12 (5240 – MSJ–12)
Prerequisite: Good critical thinking and writing skills
A society without social justice is not a strong society. A progressive, democratic country
values inherent differences in its society and the creation of a caring and fair community. In
Social Justice 12, students will learn to define social justice, recognize and analyze injustice,
and understand movements promoting a socially just world. Areas of focus include peace
education, human rights, ethics, diversity, equity and equality, and oppression, to mention a
few.
Further investigation includes a description of and analysis of the causes and
consequences of social injustices, and assessment of various models of promoting and
applying social justice.
PROJECT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 10, 11 AND 12 (http://www.fhlearn.ca/vlees/)
This course will allow students the opportunity to further develop the 21 st Century crosscurricular skills today’s employers and post-secondary programs are looking for including:
Inquiring, questioning, researching
Problem solving and critical thinking
Creativity and innovation
Communication
Collaboration
Technology embedded
The course seeks to empower students to explore curiosities, talents and interests while
developing leadership skills in a collaboratively supportive environment. The first part of the
course involves improving upon collaboration and communication skills and learning varied
inquiry models (eg. Project-based, problem-based, challenge based learning).
For the
remainder of the course students will design, research/implement, present and reflect upon
their own “passion projects.”
The class is open to grade 9 – 12 students and their will be great opportunity for students to
develop their decision making skills through lots of choice within their “passion projects.”
Students will need to not only choose their focus, but also consider:
What is their intention? Who might their intended audience be?
How will they best meet the needs of their intentions and their audience?
How will they present?
Will they work independently, in small or large groups?
Reflections: What could I improve upon next time?
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Although the structure of the course will be consistent throughout the grade levels, the
leadership focus at each grade level will vary to enable students to continue to take this
course through multiple grades. Students are asked to choose the course appropriate for
their grade. See details below:
PROJECT DESIGN 10: COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP (3220 – YCPA-0B)
The focus of Project Design 10 is community leadership. This strand is intended to give
students the opportunity to develop an individual and collective sense of social responsibility
through the acquisition and application of leadership theory and skills. Students will develop
skills in the areas of self-confidence, goal-setting, time management, communication, school
and community service, and public relations. Students will also define leadership and identify
different leadership styles.
PROJECT DESIGN 11: INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (4220 – YMIS-1B)
The focus of Project Design to is interdisciplinary studies. This strand is designed focus on
the development of creative problem solving skills through social and fiscal responsibility.
These skills will be fostered by analyzing and evaluating various theories of socially
responsible leadership and entrepreneurship, by collaborating with classmates on group
projects, by participating in debates and discussions and by actively engaging in opportunities
and activities which promote the use of socially responsible leadership both locally and
globally.
PROJECT DESIGN 12: STUDENT LEARDERSHIP (5220 – YIPS-2C)
The focus of Project Design 10 is student leadership. For this strand, Students will explore and
assess historical and current theories of leadership. They will examine examples of leadership
styles and functions and identify effective characteristics of strong leaders in a wide variety of
situations. They will also explore the roles required for effective teamwork and explore their
own intrapersonal and interpersonal skills and how these affect self-concept and selfconfidence
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SCIENCE
Science 8
Science 9
(2011)
Science 10
(2011)
Science &
Technology 11
(2011)
(2011)
Earth Science 11
Physics 11
Chemistry 11
Biology 11
(2011)12
Physics
(2011) 12
Chemistry
(2011)12
Biology
(2011)
Geology
12
(2011)
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(2011)
(2011)
SCIENCE 10 (3300 – MSC–10)
Prerequisite : Science 9
The Science 10 curriculum covers five topics: Sustainability of Ecosystems with emphasis on
our impact on natural populations; Chemical reactions and Radioactivity in which students
learn to classify matter, balance reactions and differentiate between organic and inorganic
compounds; Motion in which students learn the relationships between acceleration and
velocity; Energy Transfer in Natural Systems in which students study thermal energy with
application to current knowledge of global warming; Plate Tectonics in which students learn
the effect that the movement of the Earth’s plates have on our daily lives. Success in Science
10 is based on regular attendance and the student’s commitment to completing homework,
studying for quizzes and tests and reviewing daily.
Evaluation: 80% classroom mark consisting of laboratory activities, homework, class work,
projects, quizzes and tests.
Science 10 is a provincially examinable course. The exam is worth 20% of the student’s
final mark.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 11 (4350 – MSCT-11)
Prerequisite: Science 10
This course may be used to satisfy the Grade 11 Science requirement for graduation. The
focus of the class is to have students understand the interactive nature of science, technology
and society, and to realize the costs and benefits of modern technology in a variety of fields.
Through modules, students will explore a series of topics. Video segments from various
sources are built into the program. The activities in this course are designed so that students
learn to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Evaluation is based on activities, projects and assignments.
This course can be used to satisfy Ministry graduation requirements, but cannot be
used for university entrance.
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PHYSICS 11 (4330 – MPH–11)
Prerequisites: Science 10 and Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10
Physics 11 is an introductory course with an emphasis on problem solving, data collection
and interpretation.
The main topics are motion in one dimension, energy and wave
phenomenon. Physics 11 is recommended for all students who wish to pursue academic
studies or career training in scientific, technical and medical fields. It is strongly
recommended that students take Pre-Calculus Math 10 prior to taking this course.
Evaluation is based on lab work, assignments, quizzes and exams.
PHYSICS 12 (5330 – MPH–12)
Prerequisites: Physics 11 with a minimum of C+ or better and Math 11 with a minimum of B or
better. (It is recommended that Math 12 be taken concurrently or before Physics 12.)
Physics 12 is recommended as a follow-up physics course suitable for students who have a
particular interest in Physics or who plan to continue in science or engineering. The course
covers: Vector Kinematics, vector Dynamics Energy and Vector Momentum, Circular Motion
and Gravitation, Electrostatics, Circuitry, and Electromagnetism.
CHEMISTRY 11 (4320 – MCH–11)
Prerequisite: Science 10 and Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10 (recommended C+ average
or better)
Chemistry 11 is an interesting and challenging course that builds on concepts and skills
developed in Science 8-10. The course begins with an in-depth study of matter, the periodic
table, atomic theory, and the structure of atoms and molecules. The mole concept, chemical
reactions, stochiometry, solutions and organic chemistry are then studied in detail. As there
is an emphasis on problem solving, students entering Chemistry 11 should have good Math
skills.
Evaluation is based on lab work, assignments, quizzes and exams.
CHEMISTRY 12 (5320 – MCH–12)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 11 (recommended minimum C+ standing) It is recommended that
students take Math 12 concurrently
This course is intended for those students who have shown an aptitude for Chemistry and
plan to take Chemistry and related courses at the post-secondary level. Chemistry 12 is a
problem-centered course involving more advanced concepts than Chemistry 11. The topics
covered are: Reaction Kinetics, Equilibrium, Solubility of Ionic Substances, Acids, Bases and
Salts, and Oxidation reduction.
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BIOLOGY 11 (4310 – MBI–11)
Prerequisite: Science 10 (recommended C+ average or better)
Biology 11 is designed to help students explore the basic principles of Biology. The course
begins with a study of evolutionary theory and then surveys a representative sample of
organisms ranging from the simplest to the most complex. Units of Microbiology, Plant and
Animal biology allow the student to appreciate the diversity of life on earth and to study some
organisms in detail. Students also develop basic lab skills such as animal dissection and use
of the compound microscope.
This course also combines a leadership/outdoor education component that involves hosting
Grade 4 students on field trips to our school’s pond and Biology lab! There may also be up to
as many as four field trips students will participate in throughout the semester.
Evaluation is based on lab work, assignments, quizzes and exams. This course is
recommended for any student wishing to pursue science studies at the post-secondary level.
BIOLOGY 12 (5310 – MBI–12)
Prerequisite: Biology 11 (recommended C+ average or better and completion of Chemistry 11)
This course concentrates on the physiology of human beings. Biology 12 is a course intended
for those students who are interested in preparing themselves for post-secondary studies in
the biological sciences and or nursing. This course concentrates on the physiology of living
things. A thorough study of cells leads to the study of tissues, organs and organ systems with
particular concentration on humans.
EARTH SCIENCE 11 (4340 – MESC-11)
Prerequisite: Science 10
Earth Science 11 is a course designed to introduce students to the many aspects that shape
and change our planet. The course explores Earth from every angle: in (rocks, minerals, earth
resources), on (earthquakes, volcanoes, and oceans), under (plate tectonics) and above
(atmosphere and astronomy). Students will gain an appreciation of the dynamic nature of the
planet as well as of the vast changes Earth has undergone in its geologic history. Students
will investigate topics that include: why we don’t have dinosaurs for pets; why Surrey
residents can expect to ‘shake, rattle, rock and roll’ at some point in the future, and why
‘climate change’ is not someone else’s problem. Students will gain a better understanding of
their environment, both locally, and globally.
Evaluation will be based on labs, assignments and tests. *This course may be used to satisfy
the Science 11 university admission requirements. It is also a valuable course in preparing
for Geology 12 & Geography 12.
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GEOLOGY 12 (5340 – MGEOL12)
Prerequisite: Suggested Earth Science 11, a Grade 11 Math
Long live rock – or at least – rocks! Take a “sedimental” journey five billion years in the
making. Geology 12 is a course that explores the wide variety of processes that shape the
planet we live on. Students will discover:
 why we “shake and bake” (Earthquakes and Volcanoes);
 how we can learn about the future by studying the past (Paleontology and Geologic
Time);
 what we are on (Earth Materials – igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, earth
resources, plate tectonics);
 why our planet looks the way it does (Surface Processes-running water, glaciation,
ground water);
 how we compare to other members of neighbourhood/solar system (Comparative
Planetology).
The goal of the course is for students to develop an appreciation of their roles as custodians of
our unique and fragile planet. Course content will include field excursions in addition to
school work.
SCIENCE ACADEMY (4207 – XAT--12---2) (FRASER HEIGHTS ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE) (5113 - PREC--12, 4321 - MCH--11, 5321 - MCH--12, 4331 -- MPH-11)
Students must be selected to enroll into this program as it is open to all students in the district.
Please visit our website fhtsscienceacademy.ca for program details and important dates regarding
selection.
Goal: To allow students in grade 11 and 12 an opportunity to enrich their science experience
in a secondary school setting. This enrichment will include:
Promoting a community of learners to engage in creative and meaningful questions in
the field of mathematics and science.
An opportunity for students to better appreciate the process of acquiring scientific
knowledge.
Allowing students to inquire, seek answers and defend their findings by effectively
communicating their ideas.
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 11 Honours and Science 10. If a student is unable to take PreCalculus 11 Honours then students with Pre-Calculus 11 may be selected if space is available.
Logistics: The program will require a two-year commitment for the student starting in their
grade 11 year. Each semester, half of their timetable, two blocks (morning or afternoon) will
be designated for the Science Academy. This will continue over the four semesters of their
grade 11 and 12 years. During the other two blocks, students will be timetabled with all other
Fraser Heights students. This will allow students to take English 11 and 12, Social Studies11
and other electives within the school community.
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During their two blocks of Science Academy students will be in their cohort with a flexible
instructional schedule designed by their instructors. The two and half hours each day will be
used for lectures, labs, group work and/or independent studies. With this flexible schedule
curriculum can be compressed, integration between mathematics and science can be better
achieved and the scientific process can be modeled and reinforced.
Students who complete this program will receive:
- 40 high school credit (equivalent to 11 classes)
- Pre-Calculus 12, Chemistry 11 and 12, Physics 11 and 12 (all 4 credits each)
- AP Calculus BC (8 credits), AP Physics I (4 credits)
-University Chemistry equivalent (8 credits)
- 17 University credits (~6 classes)
- AP Calculus BC (6 credits)
- AP Physics I and II (3 credits)
- SFU Chemistry 121 (4credits), 122 (2credits) and 126 (2credits)
Enrollment: Applications for this program can be found at http://fhtsscienceacademy.ca/ as
the deadline is in December of their grade 10 year. Each year 30 grade 11 students will be
accepted into this program and notified in early February. Please visit the website for exact
dates and important updates regarding the application process.
In the first year of study, students will be instructed in Pre-Calculus 12, Chemistry 11 and 12,
Physics 11 and some Physics 12 topics. Along with traditional instruction, an open inquiry
approach to learning will be used in preparation for a Capstone project in the grade 12 year.
This will include the use of technology in a laboratory setting to model the scientific process.
Furthermore field trips will be taken and work experience placements will be offered to
students to reinforce the process of acquiring and applying scientific knowledge.
In the second year of study, students will be instructed in AP Calculus BC, Physics 12, AP
Physics I and SFU Chemistry 121, 122 and 126. The SFU courses will be instructed by SFU
professors at the Surrey Campus.
Costs to the Students: This is yet to be finalized as there are some factors beyond our
control. However this is a potential list of costs associated with being part of the Science
Academy.
-
This fee includes: lab equipment, chemicals over and above what is
normally provided and field studies.
~$150 per year
-
AP Exams written in grade 12
U-pass during grade 12 year
~$90
~$280 for 8 months
The Ministry of Education will be paying for University tuition while taking courses at
SFU. This is a savings of about $1400.
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MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS FLOW CHART FOR
STUDENTS ENTERING MATH 10 – 12
Mathematics 8
Honours
Mathematics 8
(2011)
Mathematics 9
(2011)
Honours
Mathematics 9
Apprenticeship
and
Workplace Math 10
Apprenticeship
and
Workplace Math 11
(2011)
Foundations of
Mathematics &
Pre-Calculus 10
Foundations
(2011) of
Mathematics &
Pre-Calculus 10
Honours
Foundations of
(2011)
Mathematics 11
Pre-Calculus 11
Honours
Pre-Calculus 11
(2011)
Apprenticeship
(2011)
and
Workplace Math 12
(2011) of
Foundations
Mathematics 12
(2011)
* Technical College
* Trade School
* Direct entry to
workforce
Pre-Calculus
(2011) 12
Honours
(2011) 12
Pre-Calculus
Calculus 12 (2011)
2nd Semester
Only
(2011)
*Arts & Social Sciences
(Anthropology, Criminology,
Economics, History, Humanities,
Languages, Political Science,
Psychology)
* Communication
* Education
AP Calculus AB
2nd Semester
Only
AP Calculus BC
(2011)
(2011)
* Math
* Science
* Engineering
* Medicine
* Business Administration
Full Year
Course
(2011)
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STRUCTURE OF GRADE 8 - 12
MATH COURSES – CURRICULUM BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2010
All students from Grade 7 entering high school are required to take Math 8 or Math 8
Honours. Students are selected for Math 8 Honours on Grade 7 teachers’ recommendations
and testing results.
Students from Mathematics 9 may take Apprenticeship and Workplace 10 or Foundations of
Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10. Apprenticeship and Workplace 10 may be of interest to
students wishing to pursue a career in the trades.
Apprenticeship and Workplace 10 students will continue with Apprenticeship and Workplace
11 and then 12. Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 students need to choose
whether they will take Foundations of Math 11 and 12 or Pre-Calculus 11 and 12.
Students should note that because this is a new Mathematics curriculum, universities and
many other post- secondary programs are indicating they will be accepting Foundations of
Mathematics 11 and/or 12 for entry into select programs that do not require Calculus. It is
important that students check with the post- secondary school of their choice to confirm their
entrance requirements. Those students anticipating entering degree programs in Science,
Engineering or Mathematics need to take Pre-Calculus 11 and 12.
APPRENTICESHIP & WORKPLACE MATH 10 (3120 - MAWM-10)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 9
General Description: This course is designed for students who have been successful in Math
9 and prepares students for Apprenticeship and Workplace 11.
Topics: Measurement, games analysis, similarity, trigonometry, proportional reasoning,
income.
Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 is a provincially examinable course. The exam is
worth 20% of the student’s final mark.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS & PRE-CALCULUS MATH 10 (3100 - MFMP-10)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 9
General Description: This course is designed for students who have been successful in Math 9.
It prepares students for Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11.
Topics: Units and units conversion, problem solving involving SI and imperial units, number
patterns, polynomials, relations and functions, coordinate geometry, trigonometry.
Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 is a provincially examinable course. The exam
is worth 20% of the student’s final mark.
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FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS & PRE-CALCULUS MATH 10 – HONOURS (3110 MFMP-10H)
Prerequisite: Math 9 Honours and teacher’s recommendation
General Description: Although this course has the same core content as Foundations and PreCalculus 10, it is likely that some enrichment topics will also be included. Moreover, the core
topics are covered at a higher level of academic rigor than in Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10
and there is a greater emphasis on problems that involve critical thinking. The goal of this
course is to prepare students for Pre-Calculus 11 Honours.
Topics: Same as Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10
Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Honours is a provincially examinable course.
The exam is worth 20% of the student’s final mark.
APPRENTICESHIP & WORKPLACE MATH 11 (4121 - MAWM-11)
Prerequisite: Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Apprenticeship and
Workplace Math 10 and prepares students for Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 12.
Topics: Measurements, Geometry, Personal Budget, Compound Interests, Credit, Formulas,
Slope and Reasoning.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 11 (4101 - MFOM-11)
Prerequisite: Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10
This course is intended for students who have been successful in Foundations of Math and
Pre-Calculus 10; it prepares students for further studies in Foundations of Mathematics 12.
Topics: Application of rates, scale diagrams, scale factors for 2D and 3D objects, Geometry,
Trigonometry, Puzzles and Games, Statistics, Relations and Functions and a research project.
PRE-CALCULUS 11 (4111 - MPREC11)
Prerequisite: Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10
This course is intended for students who have been successful in Foundations of Math and
Pre-Calculus 10; it prepares students for further studies in Pre-Calculus 12. This stream of
courses is for students who intend to achieve degrees in Science, Mathematics or Engineering.
Topics: Absolute Value Functions, Radical functions, rational Expressions, Trigonometry,
polynomials, Quadratic Functions, Linear and Quadratic Systems and Sequences are Series.
PRE-CALCULUS 11 - HONOURS (4112 - MPREC11H)
Prerequisite: Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 Honours and recommendation of teacher
Although this course has the same core content as Pre-Calculus 11, it is likely that some
enrichment topics will also be included. Moreover, the core topics are covered at a higher level
of academic rigor than in Pre-Calculus 11 and there is a greater emphasis on problems that
involve critical thinking. The goal of this course is to prepare students for Pre-Calculus 12
Honours.
Topics: Same as Pre-Calculus 11
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APPRENTICESHIP & WORKPLACE MATH 12 (5121 - MAWM-12)
Prerequisite: Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Apprenticeship and Workplace
Math 11
Topics: Statistical reasoning, probability, measurements, special transformations, puzzles, analysis,
small business math.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12 (5101 - MFOM-12)
Prerequisite: Foundations of Math 11
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Foundations of Math 11.
Topics:
Compound interest, logical reasoning, probability, statistics, combindories, exponential,
logarithmic, polynomial and trigonometry functions.
PRE-CALCULUS 12 (5111 - MPREC12)
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 11
This course is recommended for students who have experienced success in
Pre-Calculus 11 and is the prerequisite for Pre-Calculus 12. The goal of this course is to prepare
students for Calculus 12
Topics: Trigonometric reasoning including angles in standard position, trigonometric and identities,
composition and transformation of functions, inverse radical, exponential and logarithmic functions,
permutations, combinations and binomial expansion.
PRE-CALCULUS 12 HONOURS (5112 - MPREC12H)
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 11 Honours and teacher recommendation
Although this course has the same core content as Pre-Calculus 12 the topics are covered at a higher
level of academic rigor than in Pre-Calculus 12 and there is a greater emphasis on problems that involve
critical thinking. The goal of this course is to prepare students for scholarship eligibility and for
Calculus 12 (AP).
Topics: Same as Pre-Calculus 12.
CALCULUS 12 (5130 - MCALC12)
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12
This course is designed to prepare students for university mathematics. It is strongly recommended that
students have an ‘A’ or ‘B’ in Pre-Calculus 12 (or teacher recommendation) before attempting this
course.
Topics: Functions, limits, derivatives, antiderivatives and differential equations
AP CALCULUS 12 AB (5140 - ACAL-12)
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 Honours and teacher recommendation
This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Exam and/or the
University Challenge Exam (both of which are optional components of the course). The primary goal of
this course is to prepare students for university-level mathematics and students are strongly
recommended to take this course if they are planning to apply to a university faculty or program that
requires mathematics. Students are not recommended to take this course unless they have completed
Pre-Calculus 12 Honours. If a student is successful on the Advanced Placement AB exam they will be
given credit for one semester of mathematics at university.
Topics: Functions, Limit and Continuity, Derivatives and their applications, Integrals and their
applications
Evaluation: 100% on chapter tests and quizzes
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INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
The principal goal of our language program is to develop communications skills so that students
will have the desire and ability to express themselves in real-life situations. Students should be
aware that a grade 11 language course is a prerequisite for most universities. A few
universities may allow a Beginner Language 11 or require a Grade 12 language course. Most
college programs do not require a second language.
French 8
Spanish 9
(2011)
Enhanced
French 8
French 9
Enhanced
(2011)
French 9
Spanish
(2011) 10
French
(2011)10
Spanish
(2011) 11
French
(2011)11
Beginner
Japanese 11
Spanish
(2011) 12
French
(2011)12
Japanese 11
FRENCH 10(2011)
(3500 - MFR--10)
(2011)
(2011)
(2011)
(2011)
Prerequisite: French 9
Students will continue to develop their ability in the four skills of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course gives students the
opportunity to use a range of useful vocabulary in oral and written form.
Students continue to learn how to use grammar concepts as a tool to
help them communicate in an effective and more sophisticated manner.
In Grade 10, the students study, in more detail, the themes of Tourist
“Survivor”, Careers, the Media, and Urban Legends.
FRENCH 11 (4500 - MFR--11)
Prerequisite: French 10 or Enhanced French 9
Students will interact with growing confidence in French and will be able to use French
resources for research. Grammar increases in complexity and continues to be used as a tool
to help students communicate in speaking and writing in an effective and more sophisticated
manner. The themes encountered in Grade 11 are: ethnic foods, childhood memories,
advertising, stress and challenges, and Canada. Students are learning about the topics
themselves as well as learning the French needed for practical communication about the
topics. Successful completion of French 11 provides the minimum language entrance
requirement for most universities.
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FRENCH 12 (5500 - MFR--12)
Prerequisite: French 11
This course is the culmination of the study of French language and culture at the secondary
level. More complex facets of language and literature are introduced. French culture is
explored in greater detail. The themes that are studied are: self-expression, and the arts,
travel in the French world, self-esteem, teen years, and the future. As in previous levels,
students are learning about the topics themselves as well as learning the French needed for
practical communication about the topic. There may be an opportunity for students to take
the DELF exam (Diplome d’Etudes de langue francaise). This French proficiency exam is
recognized internationally.
BEGINNER’S JAPANESE 11 (4530 - MBJA-11)
Prerequisite: None
This is an intensive beginner’s course that provides the essential
skills covered in the Japanese 9 & 10 programs. Students will
learn the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems while developing
their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through
thematic units that they will find personally meaningful.
In
addition, they will learn to appreciate the Japanese–Canadian and
Japanese cultures through various activities. It is important to
verify whether or not this course meets the language requirement
for entrance to the university that the student wishes to attend.
JAPANESE 11 (4535 - MJA--11)
Prerequisite: Japanese 10 or Beginner’s Japanese 11
This course will review and expand what students have learned in previous Japanese courses.
Students will continue to develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as they
learn more complex grammatical structures and add more Kanji to their writing system. The
study of Japanese-Canadian and Japanese cultures continues to be an integral part of the
course. In addition, students will cover some Japanese – Canadian history including the
study of Japanese internment in Canada. Successful completion of Japanese 11 provides
the minimum language entrance requirement for most university programs.
SPANISH 10 (3520 - MSP--10)
Prerequisite: Spanish 9
Spanish 10 expands and builds upon the material already covered in Spanish 9. Students
will further develop their abilities to communicate effectively in Spanish on a number of
topics. Grammar points continue to be introduced as a tool to help students communicate in
an effective manner. Students continue to be introduced to the culture, traditions, and daily
lives of Hispanic people.
The students will encounter, through the text and video
presentations, people from a variety of Spanish cultures including Spain, Mexico and Florida
as well as those from other Hispanic countries.
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SPANISH 11 (4520 - MSP--11)
Prerequisite: Spanish 10
Students will interact with growing confidence in Spanish and will be able to use Spanish
resources for research. There is also an increased emphasis on reading a variety of fictional
works.
Successful completion of Spanish 11 provides the minimum language entrance
requirement for most universities.
SPANISH 12 (5520 - MSP--12)
Prerequisite: Spanish 11
This course is the culmination of the study of the Spanish language and culture at the
secondary level. More complex facets of language and literature are introduced. Spanish
culture is also explored in greater detail.
HOME ECONOMICS
FOODS & NUTRITION 10 (3800 - MFDN-10)
Prerequisite: None
In this course, emphasis is placed on nutritional theory as well as on food
preparation. More advanced methods of food cookery will be undertaken, along
with planning and preparing balanced meals employing management
techniques with regard to equipment, supplies and time. Skills learned may be
applied to careers in food services, health care and hospitality, as well as to
everyday living.
FOODS & NUTRITION 11 (4800 - MFDN-11)
Prerequisite: Foods 9 or 10
This course provides a more advanced study of food management principles than FDN 9/10.
Emphasis will be placed on preparing attractive and nutritious meals, making good food
choices considering cost and nutrition. Skills learned may be applied to careers in food
services, health care and hospitality, as well as to everyday living.
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FOODS & NUTRITION 12 (5800 - MFDN-12)
This course is for food enthusiasts who are eager to improve their food preparation skills and
who are willing to accept a challenge in the kitchen. Emphasis will be placed on preparing
attractive and nutritious meals as well as making good food choices considering cost and
nutrition. Skills learned may be applied to careers in Food Services, Health Care and
Hospitality, as well as to everyday living.
FOOD ART 11 (4805- YVHE-1A) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
Prerequisite: Foods 9 and/or 10 (or with permission of the teacher)
Put your heart and soul into what you cook. This course explores food as a medium for
artistic presentations. Students will explore the latest food preparation techniques and apply
principles of art and design to create masterpieces. Highlights will include: elements and
principles of design, creative baking, confectionary products, menu planning and catering,
and gifts from the kitchen. Projects may include: fondant cake decorating, cookie sculpting,
food photography, and savory food presentation. Show your love of food preparation and
arrangement in creating a portfolio of edible art.
CULINARY ARTS 11 (4814 – YVHE-1B) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
Prerequisite: Foods 9 and/or 10 (or with permission of the teacher)
Students will continue to work with a variety of food products and
engage in special projects such as catering, special events and
participating in food competitions. Students will also be introduced to
aesthetics, presentation and marketing of food products. In addition,
students will continue to build practical and fine motor skills
understanding the ergonomics of the kitchen and the efficient use of
movement in the workplace.
This course provides an opportunity for students to gain further skills in
the artistic side of the culinary field. Students are given the opportunity
to work independently on creative projects, explore career possibilities
and to begin to put together a portfolio for their future use.
CULINARY ARTS 12 (5814 – YVHE-2A)
Prerequisites: 1. Must have taken two courses from Foods 9, 10 and 11
2. A minimum 80% average or special permission from the teacher
The course will focus on advanced techniques in food study and preparation with an emphasis
on careers in the foods and hospitality industries. There will be a leadership role expected
from students.
This course will offer students who have a passion for food the opportunity to gain further
skills in the artistic side of the culinary filed. Students are given the opportunity to work
independently on a variety of creative projects and to further explore career opportunities. In
addition, students will have an opportunity to present their foods and hospitality portfolio.
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TEXTILES 10 (3810 - MTXT-10)
Prerequisite: None
This course builds on the basic techniques taught in TXT 9 to teach more advanced skills and
develop quality workmanship. Explore the use of colour and design in clothing to create your
own most flattering look. Learn time-saving tips and skills that professionals use to avoid that
homemade look. Use a serger to give a professional finish to a variety of projects. You must
complete a minimum of four garments of your choice which must include specific sewing
techniques.
TEXTILES ARTS AND DESIGN 10 (3811 - YHEC-0A)
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce Grade 9 to 12 students to a variety of craft techniques, textile
construction techniques and fabric decoration methods. This course is a good choice for
students who are interested in working with fabric, yarns and fibres creatively to produce
textile projects. Basic sewing skills (Textiles 8) are an asset, but are not mandatory.
Course Content:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Fabric weaving, dyeing and painting
Contemporary and classic quilting techniques
Fabric surface decoration – eg. Beading, embroidery, etc.
Looping of yarns – eg. Knitting, crochet
Seasonal craftwork – ornaments and decoration
Creating original textile items using appropriate techniques
Students will construct projects in a variety of areas to become flexible, skilled and competent
in the area of Textiles Arts and Design. Evaluation is based on the projects made in class as
well as daily work habits and time management. Basic supplies will be provided but students
may wish to upgrade materials for a fee.
TEXTILES 11 INTRODUCTORY (4812 - MTXT-11-IS)
TEXTILES 12 INTRODUCTORY (5812 - MTXT-12-IS)
Are you a Grade 11 or 12 student? Wish you could sew? Afraid
to try? This course is for you! You’ll be able to construct the
garments you see other people wearing and envy. Four class
projects will be built around your clothing needs and wants.
Learn basic construction techniques including waistbands,
zippers, interfacings, collars, sleeves, cuffs, and hems. Use the
serger to give a professional finish to your projects.
The
emphasis will be on practical work but theory will also be
included.
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TEXTILES 11 (4810 - MTXT--11)
Give your sewing a more professional look. This is an intermediate sewing course designed to
develop sewing skills and to handle more difficult fabrics. The emphasis in TXT 11 is on
improving sewing skills and learning more advanced techniques in order to construct
professional looking garments comparable to ready-made. Wardrobe planning, psychology of
clothing and principles of good design are explored. Advanced students are encouraged to
incorporate some original design work in one or more of their projects.
TEXTILES 12 (5810 - MTXT--12)
Skills learned may open windows to possible careers in fashion marketing, merchandising and
entrepreneurial design as well as to everyday living. The top students may compete in our
local Skills Canada contest. A highly individualized approach to this course will allow
students to make several choices regarding projects and the order in which they are
completed. This is an advanced sewing class in which students will increase and refine their
own skills by incorporating more difficult construction techniques or a difficult fabric. Flat
pattern making and contemporary tailoring techniques may be explored. Construction of a
grad dress may also be an option.
PSYCHOLOGY 11 (4840 - YPSYC1A) (2 Applied Skills & 2 Elective Credits)
Prerequisite: None
Psychology 11 allows students to engage in the use of scientific methods in order to explore
and understand a variety of social issues that arise in their personal lives, their community,
and in society at large. Psychology, the study of human behaviour and mental processes,
will expose students to a variety of psychological theories relating to topics of interest to
adolescents. This course is intended to give students exposure to subject matter that is
typically not examined until students reach post-secondary education.
PSYCHOLOGY 12 (5840 - YPSYC2A)
Prerequisite: Psychology 11
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and tools needed to put the
theory gained in Psychology 11 into practice. The primary focus of this course is to extend
students’ learning about behaviour and mental processes as they relate to personality,
health, interpersonal relationships, and psychological disorders. There is an emphasis on
the development of critical thinking skills and collaborative dialogue as applied to the study of
Psychology. Psychology 12 also requires students to complete an Independent Research
Project and Integrated Lesson Plan on a chosen topic of interest in the field of Psychology.
FAMILY MANAGEMENT 11 (4830 – MFM--11)
This course is for students interested in a career in counseling, social work, education, or
health care. Topics will include parenting, lifespan development, interpersonal dynamics, with
a focus in developing healthy relationships and improving communication skills. Students can
look forward to taking care of infant simulators, examining family structures around the
world, and looking at their own emergence into adulthood.
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FAMILY MANAGEMENT 12 (5830 – MFM--12)
PSYCHOLOGY AND YOU - Ever wonder what makes you, your friends, or your family tick?
What makes you different from the rest? This course offers us a little insight from the great
masters-Freud, Piaget, Maslow….
We will explore different methods of research and
experimentation, cognitive processes, human development, sociocultural influences and
relationships, personality, psychological disorders, intelligences and creativity. This is a
thinking person’s kind of course.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE 8
PE 9
(2011)
PE 10
(2011)
PE 10: Just for
Girls
Recreation
Leadership 10
PE 11
PE 11: Superfit
(2011)
PE 11: Just for
(2011)
Girls
PE 11: Science
of Exercise
Recreation
(2011) 11
Leadership
(2011)
PE 12
PE 12: Superfit
PE 12: Just for
Girls
PE 12: Science
of Exercise
(2011)
Recreation
Leadership
(2011) 12
(2011)
(2011)
(2011)
(2011)
(2011)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 (3400 - MPE--10)
The course builds on the foundations of Physical
Education 9 with a greater emphasis on leadership, and
the demonstration of proficiency in a variety of individual
and team movement patterns and tactics. Students will
build on their level of movement competence by applying combinations of skills in individual
and team activities. Students will gain an understanding of personal physical activity planning
including goal setting, nutritional considerations, and principles of training. Safety and injury
preventions principles continue to be an emphasis of the PE10 curriculum.
Course evaluation covers four areas, participation, knowledge, movement competency, and
leadership.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10: JUST FOR GIRLS (3410 - MPE--10G)
This course is geared toward students who have an interest in being active and fit, but prefer
activities other than team sports. This course will emphasize aerobic fitness and conditioning
in group instruction situations using fitness equipment such as: steps, fitness balls, BOSU
balls, resistance bands, and free weights. Activities such as yoga, Pilates, varying aerobic
sessions, dance, individual and dual activities can be expected. Some sports and games can be
offered based on class consensus. Students may have the opportunity to travel to the Fraser
Heights community fitness facility as part of their class experience.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11 (4400 - MPE--11)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12 (5400 - MPE--12)
The PE11 and PE12 courses are elective courses that build on the
competencies learned in PE 8, 9, and 10. PE11 and PE12 are open to
students who have successfully completed PE10 and PE11 (for PE12).
The main focus of both courses is on team sport participation,
leadership, and fitness; however, a unique portion of the PE11 and
PE12 curriculums is that there is a community recreational activity
component. Along with in-school team sport, leadership, and fitness
activities, students will participate in approximately six field trip
activities. These activities will provide students with an opportunity to
explore recreational activities provided within the community that promote an active and
healthy lifestyle. Examples of possible recreational activity field trips are: bowling, rock
climbing, golf, martial arts, racquetball, curling, fencing, swimming, and hiking. Please note
that participation in these activities requires the payment of a course fee. The emphasis of
safety, leadership, and injury prevention principles are major components of the PE11 and
PE12 curriculums.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11: JUST FOR GIRLS (4410 – MPE—11G)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12: JUST FOR GIRLS (5410 – MPE—12G)
The course emphasizes the achievement of personal fitness goals as well as
overall health and wellness. This course offers students the freedom to
choose sports/games, fitness activities, and community field trips that
support life-long activity goals. There is also a cognitive component to the
class that explores topics like: anatomy, nutrition, the effects of stress on
the body, and fitness/training principles. Course activities include:
functional fitness, athletic training, spinning, kickboxing, yoga self-defense,
Zumba, stand-up paddling, and kayaking. www.fhlearn.ca/bcaldwell/
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11: SUPERFIT CO-ED (4412 - YHRA-1B) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12: SUPERFIT CO-ED (5412 – YHRA-2A)
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to work on individual fitness
plans while studying the components of fitness. Super Fit will focus entirely on cardiovascular
fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility. Students will be provided with an opportunity to
utilize their previously learned health and fitness knowledge in a practical setting. The
majority of the course activities will take place in the weight room with possible trips to
community recreational facilities. This course is excellent for students who are participating
on elite level community teams, students who wish to pursue an athletic career at the postsecondary level or for students who have a passion for fitness.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11: EXERCISE SCIENCE (4405 - MPE--11SCS)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12: EXERCISE SCIENCE (5505 – YHRA-2B)
This course will provide students with an introduction to basic human anatomy, exercise
physiology, the study of human movement, and the effects of exercise on body systems.
Students interested in exploring post-secondary studies in the areas of health science,
kinesiology, fitness promotion, or teaching would benefit greatly from taking this course. The
majority of the course material is delivered in a classroom setting with lab work taking place at
any one of the physical education facilities.
RECREATION LEADERSHIP 10 (3420 - YCPA-0A) (Flex)
Recreation Leadership 10 will allow students to begin exploring skills, strategies, and provide
practical opportunities to develop, enhance, and apply collaborative skills in physically active,
leadership settings. Students will explore group dynamics and components of leadership while
implementing a variety of physical activities for others to enjoy. They will study, prepare and
participate in school and community recreational leadership activities and events such as
physical education class mini-lessons, intramurals, tournaments, and play days. Students
will be provided a solid foundation of skills from the personal and social responsibility
domain, team building and leadership skill training, and planning and management
strategies. They will then extend into the community via the school’s athletic department by
organizing and implementing various events in terms of scorekeeping, organizing and
refereeing. To successfully complete this course, each student must complete a minimum of
30 hours of volunteer experience. Students will be accepted into the course by completing a
comprehensive application package. The class will run year-long outside of the timetable.
See Mr. Shears for applications.
RECREATION LEADERSHIP 11 (4420 - YCPA-1A) (Flex) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
Recreation Leadership 11 will allow students to explore skills, strategies, and provide practical
opportunities to develop, enhance, and apply collaborative skills in physically active,
leadership settings. Students will explore group dynamics and components of leadership while
implementing a variety of physical activities for others to enjoy. They will study, prepare and
participate in school and community recreational leadership activities and events such as
physical education class mini-lessons, intramurals, tournaments, and play days. Students
will be provided a solid foundation of skills from the personal and social responsibility
domain, team building and leadership skill training, and planning and management
strategies. They will then extend into the community via the school’s athletic department by
organizing and implementing various events in terms of scorekeeping, organizing and
refereeing. To successfully complete this
course, each student must complete a
minimum of 30 hours of volunteer
experience. Students will be accepted into
the course by completing a comprehensive
application package. The class will run
year-long outside of the timetable.
See Mr. Shears for applications.
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RECREATION LEADERSHIP 12 (5420 - YIPS-2C) (Flex)
Recreation Leadership 12 will allow students to further explore skills, strategies, and provide
practical opportunities to apply collaborative skills in physically active, leadership settings.
They will study, prepare and participate in school and community recreational leadership
activities and events such as physical education class mini-lessons, intramurals,
tournaments, and play days. Students will use their solid foundation of skills from the
personal and social responsibility domain, team building and leadership skill training, and
planning and management strategies. They will then extend into the community via the
school’s athletic department by organizing various events in terms of scorekeeping, organizing
and refereeing. To successfully complete this course, each student must complete a minimum
of 30 hours of volunteer experience. Students will be accepted into the course by completing a
comprehensive application package. The class will run year-long outside of the timetable.
See Mr. Shears for applications.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS 10 (3852 - MTEE-10)
Prerequisite: None
This course is an advancement of Technology Electronics 9. Students will be introduced to
more sophisticated problem solving and trouble-shooting techniques, with an introduction to
digital electronics. A wide variety of projects are available to the student.
TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS 11 (4852 - MEL--11)
Prerequisite: None
Students will investigate the various electronic components and their uses through a
combination of lectures and demonstrations, labs and hands-on projects. The areas of focus
will include a blending of safety, use and care of tools and equipment, circuit theory as it
applies to DC, AC Analog and Digital Circuits or Systems. Students will be able to interpret
electronic laws and demonstrate good workmanship in the construction of projects.
TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS 12 (5852 - MEL--12)
Prerequisite: Electronics 11
This advanced course will explore further the workings of electronic systems, with digital
electronics being the central component. Students will improve their ability to read schematic
diagrams, design and develop printed circuit boards, assemble, and test teacher/student
selected projects.
ART METAL 10 (3870 - YVPA-0A)
Prerequisite: None
This course will incorporate a number of key art metal working
concepts, procedures and practices. The Focus will be on Art metal,
jewelry design and construction; students will be working with hand,
power and machine tools.
This Grade 10 course will develop
previously learned skills and processes through advanced projects.
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ART METAL and JEWELLERY 12 (5870 - MMFMJ12)
Prerequisite: Metal Fabrication and Machining 11 or 12 or Art Metal 10
This is an artistic course using new & recycled metals as a medium to create original artwork.
Students may learn to manipulate metal or construct artistic metal projects through the use
of hand tools, oxy-acetylene welding/brazing/cutting. Projects may include gold/silver rings,
bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklaces, hair barrettes, wire/metal sculptures and metal
signage.
TECHNOLOGY METAL 10 (3854 - MTEM-10)
Prerequisite: None
The basic aims of this course are to introduce, practice and develop the
skills, knowledge and techniques of working in metal. The use of hand
tools and power machines will be taught with safety and efficiency
maintained at a high level. Some assigned projects are chosen to give the
students a broad range of experiences within the shop facilities using
lathes, grinders, drill presses, welding equipment, casting, and art
metal projects.
METAL FABRICATION AND MACHINING 11 (4854 - MMFM-11)
Prerequisite: Recommended – Technology Metal 10 and/or Art Metal/Jewelry 9 & 10
This first project will be assigned and is used to review hand and machine skills taught at the
Metalwork 9/10 level. Other projects may be of the student’s choice, providing they are
suitable to the level of work expected in the course. The course revolves around work done on
the shop machinery, which may include: metal lathe, vertical milling machining, as well as
welding.
METAL FABRICATION AND MACHINING 12 (5854 - MMFM-12)
Prerequisite: Metal Fabrication and Machining 11
This senior course involves the student in machine work, building knowledge and skills
beyond the Metalwork 11 level. Projects made will be governed largely by the student’s skills.
The theory will center around reinforcement of previous knowledge and around new
operations on machines.
CAD/CAM/CNC 11 (4851 - YPPR-1A) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
Prerequisite: Recommended CAD/CAM/CNC 9
This course is designed for students who are interested in learning or are planning a career in
CAD/CAM/CNC. Students will be expected to solve complex 2D, 3D, and solid modeling
problems as well as to spend more time on individually designed projects. Assignments will
be completed using the Cam program and computer operated machines. Students will also
use the shop facilities to construct their project.
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TECHNOLOGY DRAFTING 10 (3850 - MTED-10)
Prerequisite: None
Students continue to develop the drafting skills they acquired in Technology Drafting 9 (if
taken previously). Mechanical and architectural drafting are covered using technical sketching
techniques and AutoCAD. A greater emphasis will be placed upon the use of drafting skills in
the areas of modeling and problem solving.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 11 (4850 - MDD--11)
Prerequisite: None
The main objective of this course is to offer a combination of knowledge and “hands-on” skills
that will prove valuable over a lifetime as well as opening doors to a variety of career options.
The areas of focus will include a blending of technical sketching, measurement, and a variety of
software applications, primarily AutoCAD with an emphasis on architectural and mechanical
drawings. Students will apply the acquired skills in the design and drawing of teacher/student
selected projects. Design Software Inventor, and Revit may also be examined. Scale models may
also be created.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 12 (5850 - MDD--12)
Prerequisite: Drafting and Design 11
The main objective of this course is to offer an advanced set of skills and knowledge that will
provide valuable over a lifetime as well as opening doors to a variety of career options. The
areas of focus will include a blending of conventional technical sketching, measurement, and a
variety of software applications, primarily AutoCAD with a further emphasis on architectural
and mechanical drawings. Students will apply the acquired skills in the design and drawing of
teacher/student selected projects which could serve as a portfolio for post-secondary entrance
or to career exploration. Scale models may also be created.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 12:
MDDE-12)
ENGINEERING AND MECHANICAL DRAFTING (5853 -
Prerequisite: Drafting and Design 11
Student will produce advanced working drawings or solid models of gears, cams, fasteners, and
complex machine parts following drafting standards, conventions, and details. Production of
complete assembly drawings will be used to demonstrate the relationships between various
components and the proper selection of appropriate materials. Drafting symbols and
conventions for welding, electrical and piping drawing may also be utilized. Students may
employ 3D modeling techniques for greater object visualization.
PRE-ENGINEERING 10: (3858 – MTEG-10)
Prerequisite: None
This course will incorporate a variety of engineering principles using a hands-on approach.
Students will be introduced to a variety of topics which may include material science,
transmission of power, structural characteristics, and transportation. Students may also be
introduced to computer control, and microprocessor programming. Using the design process,
students may design robotic projects. Students will work in depth with 3D modeling software
to design and test robotic components, then work to manufacture their projects. Students
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PRE-ENGINEERING 11: (4858 – MID--11)
Prerequisite: Recommended Pre-engineering 10
This course will incorporate a variety of engineering principles using a hands-on approach.
Students will further their understanding of robotics and control, and may be introduced to
automotive and aviation design. Students may work with computer control, sensors, and
microprocessors programming. Using the design process, students may design independent
automated robotic projects. Students will be working in depth with 3D modeling and CNC
software, and then working to manufacture their projects. Students who are considering
engineering as a career should consider this course. Projects in this course have been
designed to benefit students who are interested in attending engineering programs at UBC
and BCIT.
PRE-ENGINEERING 12: (5858 – MID—12)
Prerequisite: Recommended Pre-engineering 10 or 11
This course will incorporate a variety of engineering principles using a hands-on approach.
Students will further their understanding of robotics and control, as well as air, land, water,
and space transportation design. Students may work with computer control, sensors, and
microprocessor programming. Using the design process, students may design independent
automated robotic projects. Students will be working in depth with 3D modeling and CNC
software, and then working to manufacture their projects. Students who are considering
engineering as a career should consider this course. Projects in this course have been
designed to benefit students who are interested in attending engineering programs at UBC
GLASS WORKS 11: STAINED GLASS (4880 - YIA--1B) (2 Applied Skills & 2 Elective Credits)
Prerequisite: None
Designed for both the beginner and experienced student, this
is a fun, introductory course in stained glass using the Tiffany
copper-foil technique. Safety is emphasized while learning the
basics of pattern design, glass selection, cutting, shaping,
foiling, soldering and finishing techniques. Students will apply
these skills in the design and construction of teacher/student
selected projects. Individual project designs may be possible
subject to instructor approval. Other areas of focus may
include lead came, glass etching and bead making.
WOODWORK 10 (3856 - MTEW-10)
Prerequisite: None
This course encourages students to expand their skills, design/problem solving ability and
knowledge of wood and wood related machinery. Teacher selected projects have been
designed to promote student development. Individual design of a project may be possible
subject to instructor’s approval.
WOODCRAFT 10 (3860 - YIA-0A)
Prerequisite: None
Fabrication of individually designed or teacher directed craft-type projects allow students to
develop previously learned skills. Some areas which may be covered include: free form, relief,
and Native carving, wood sculpting, wood burning, inlay and intarsia. With an emphasis on
the safe use of tool and machines, advanced procedures will be used to construct several
projects. Computer controlled machining may also be included.
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CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 11 (4862 - MCJ--11)
Prerequisite: None
The main objective of this course is to offer a combination of knowledge and “hands-on” skills
that will prove valuable over a lifetime as well as opening doors to a variety of career options.
The areas of focus will include a blending of safety, measurement, theory, tools and
equipment, and materials and processes with an emphasis on the fabrication of wood related
products.
Students will apply the acquired skills in the design and construction of
teacher/student selected projects.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 12 (5862 - MCJ--12)
Prerequisite: Carpentry & Joinery 11 or Woodcraft 11
The main objective of this course is to offer an advanced combination of knowledge and
“hands-on” skills that will build on previous experience in woodwork. The area of focus will
include a blending of safety, measurement, theory, tools and equipment, and materials and
processes with an emphasis on the fabrication of wood related products. Students will apply
the acquired skills in the design and construction of advanced teacher/student selected
projects. Post-secondary and career options are explored in the related subject areas.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 11: FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION (4864-YCOT-1A) (4 Fine
Arts/Applied Skills credits)
Prerequisite: None
Pending Board approval, this course will provide a "hands-on" introduction to basic furniture
construction. Areas of focus include shop safety, correct hand and machine tool use,
introduction to historical and modern furniture styles and project construction. Students will
be able to choose from a number of teacher selected projects or may work on their own
individually selected design with instructor’s approval.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 12: FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION (5866 - MCJF-12)
Prerequisite: Carpentry and Joinery 11 or Woodcraft 11
After identifying a variety of wood species and their common applications, students will learn
basic furniture construction techniques. Historical and modern furniture styles as well as
ergonomics will be utilized in the furniture design. With an effective project work-plan,
students will construct a piece of furniture using the acquired skills of machining, joining,
and finishing. Students will also be expected to identify and use an appropriate selection of
hardware, fasteners, and adhesives in the assembly of the project.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 12: CABINET CONSTRUCTION (5864 - MCJC-12)
Prerequisite: Carpentry and Joinery 11 or Woodcraft 11
This course combines the areas of furniture construction and cabinet making with the
addition of engineered wood products and composite materials along with solid wood.
Students will use specific construction techniques including drawer construction and rail and
stile doors in the manufacturing of a variety of cabinets.
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CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 11:
WOODCRAFT PRODUCTS (4860 - YIA--1A) (4 Fine
Arts/Applied Skills credits)
Prerequisite: None
This course is a practical study of various forms of wood art. The course emphasizes the
practical application of woodworking skills and the exploration and development of the
principles of design as they relate to various wood art forms. Free form carving, wood
sculpturing, relief carving, intarsia and wood burning are a few of the areas which may be
covered in this course. CNC engraving may also be incorporated into student projects.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 12: WOODCRAFT PRODUCTS (5860 - MCJP-12)
Prerequisite: Carpentry and Joinery 11 or Woodcraft 11
This is an advanced artistic course that uses basic woodworking skills in specific hand and
machine tools to explore differing avenues of woodcraft. Some areas which may be covered
include: free form, relief, and Native carving, wood sculpting, wood burning, inlay, and
Intarsia. Specific hand and machine tool processes which may include CNC, will be employed
to fabricate a variety of projects.
MAKER 11: (4859 - MID-11)
Prerequisite: none
Have you ever thought: “I could make that” or “Isn’t there a better product than THAT”?
In Maker class, not only will you be able to work towards answering these types of questions,
but you will be able to make your solutions! As part of the Maker Movement, you will be given
real-world design challenges and may work collaboratively using your imagination and
creativity in a hands-on manner, to design and build a solution to the problem. You will learn
to make things, and then make those things better! Skills that may be covered in order to
solve the problems:
Woodwork
Metalwork
Electronics
Plastics
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Programming
Rapid prototyping
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BUSINESS EDUCATION
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 12 (5765 - MENT-12)
Prerequisite: None
All businesses begin with an idea. Entrepreneurs identify and explore opportunities, research the ideas,
locate and organize resources, and begin to turn the idea into a reality. Entrepreneurship 12 helps students
gain an understanding of the entrepreneurial spirit in the context of starting a small business and learn what
skills are needed to effectively carry out the entrepreneurial activities. Students will find an idea and create a
business plan (research, development, financial) to give to the "bank" so that their venture plan can become a
reality. If you are thinking of starting your own business or entering someone else's, this course is for you.
ECONOMICS 12 (5766 – MEC--12)
Prerequisite: None
Economics is a social science, an application of scientific practices to the study of human behaviour. The
successful completion of this course should enable the student to analyze and predict the behaviour of
individuals, groups, firms, and governments as regards their pursuit and distribution of goods and services.
To successful complete this course, the student must be prepared to actively participate in class work,
homework, and in class discussions.
BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATION 11 (4785 - MBCA-11)
Prerequisite: Computer experience is preferable
This course will develop student skills in
1.
Keyboarding (speed and accuracy)
5.
Databases
2.
Electronic communications
6.
Desktop publishing
3.
Word processing
7.
Internet tools
4.
Spreadsheets
8.
Multimedia presentations
The main focus of this course will be to complete all communications documents for a business. Students
will develop skills specifically pertaining to running a business, being effective leaders and becoming
successful employees. This course is a must for university work (typing projects, learning proper layout, and
completing research).
BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 12 (5785 - MBIM-12)
Prerequisite: Computer experience is preferable
Students will be further developing their skills in
1. Keyboarding (speed and accuracy)
2. Electronic communications
3. Data analysis
4. Spreadsheets
5. Databases
6. Desktop publishing
7. Information storage and retrieval
(filing using paper and electronic means)
8. Research skills and data analysis
9. Report writing
10. Multimedia presentations
The main focus of the course will be to develop an overall communications system for a business. This
includes being given a number of business problems and developing a plan to solve them using all of the
above skills. This course is partly a self-directed course; therefore students must be self-motivated, reliable
and able to handle deadlines. Students will develop a combination of technological and interpersonal skills
that are prerequisites for entry into a wide range of careers.
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MARKETING 11 (4760 - MMK--11)
Prerequisite: None
This course involves the study of basic marketing concepts operations and techniques as they apply to
retailing. Students will learn the theoretical knowledge necessary for success in marketing as an employee
and as an employer.
Theoretical components for the course will be organized into several units. There is no final exam in this
course.
Evaluation: based mainly upon:
 Assignments and Projects
 Vocabulary Quizzes
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Participation, Attitude, and Cooperation
Final Project
MARKETING 12 (5760 - MMK--12)
Prerequisite: None
Marketing 12 is designed to teach and have students utilize the concepts of
1. Product and product placement
4. Distribution
within a market
5. Competition
2. Pricing and selling
6. Consumers and market
3. Promotion - advertising (print and
segmentation
electronic), public relations
7. Market research
Students will learn the fundamentals needed to run their own business in any marketing field. Marketing 12
is activity and project oriented; both individual and group performances are stressed. Working in a team, and
dealing with others is essential. This course will provide students with the necessary insight into retail
merchandising to market their own business at a regional or global level.
ACCOUNTING 11 (4750 - MAC--11)
Prerequisite: None
This is an entry-level accounting course that will cover the fundamentals of accounting concepts. This is a
“must have” course for any student considering a career in business. Students will combine written
applications and theory to ensure that they have a complete knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Students will also have an opportunity to use the accounting software "Simply Accounting" to prepare
business transactions. The course fee covers a workbook.
ACCOUNTING 12 (5750 - MACC-12)
Prerequisite: At least a C+ in Accounting 11.
Accounting 12 expands upon many topics covered in Accounting 11 and is a course in applied accounting,
reflecting current business practices. This course is recommended for students wishing to pursue a career in
accounting, finance, business management, or commerce. Students will combine written theory with
computer applications. These concepts will encourage students to develop analytical skills, creative thinking,
decision-making and communications skills. Half of the course work is completed on the computer using
Simply Accounting. If you plan on going into Commerce, this course is a must in your timetable.
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TOURISM 11 (4820 - MTRM-11)
Prerequisite: None
Tourism 11 provides an overview of the tourism industry and its economic importance to
BC. Students will learn about
1. Communication skills applicable
to the service industry
2. Skills for utilizing travel packages
3. Accommodation facilities
4. Travel insurance
5. Transportation schedules
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Food and beverage Sectors
Events and conferences
Destination development
Tour guiding
Cruising
This is a fun course for the traveler in all of us PLUS this project based course also allows students to receive
employer recognized certificates. There is an optional $56.00 fee for students wishing to earn their CPR
certificate and their World Host Certificates, plus there will be some costs for field trips added as the course
progresses.
TOURISM 12 (5820 - MTRM-12)
Prerequisite: None
Tourism 12 continues to offer students insight into their own culture as well as those of others. It studies the
tourism industry as it relates to Canada and the World. Students will continue to learn about
1. Communication skills applicable to the
service industry
2. Travel packages , world travel and
international travel documentation
3. Accommodation sectors
4. Transportation sectors
5. Food and beverage sectors
6. Events and conferences and promotions
7. Destination development and tours and
charters
8. Tour operating and administration
9. Cruising
10. Careers in tourism
This is a fun course for the traveler in all of us PLUS this project based course also allows students to receive
employer recognized certificates. There is an optional $56.00 fee for students wishing to earn their CPR
certificate and their World Host certificates, plus there will be some costs for field trips added as the course
progresses.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 10 (3700 - MINT-10)
Prerequisite: None
This "Hands-On" course provides an opportunity for students to develop skills using the Internet and various
digital media applications for collecting, organizing and presenting information. The focus is to develop
computer skills that will help students continue to learn and use digital tools that will support future project
work across the curriculum and throughout their school experience. Technologies explored include desktop
publishing software, basic 2D and 3D graphics editing, electronic audio editing, game design, an introduction
to flash multimedia.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 11 (4700 - MICTX11)
Prerequisite: None
Do you want to impress others with your computer skills? Do you want to feel confident using programs like
Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, and more. This project-based course applies toward graduation
requirements as part of the new Technology graduation focus area. It provides lots of "hands-on" time with
powerful computer applications, creating web sites, animations, and high end graphics. This course is also a
great way to learn new skills that can be applied in other courses to dazzle and impress your teachers!
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 12 (5700 - MICTX12)
Prerequisite: Information Technology 11 is preferable
This course extends skills learned in ICTX 11 by challenging students to develop high level skills in the areas
of media development, electronic communications and desktop publishing. Students will explore internet
media and technology by working with HTML5 within programs such as Dreamweaver. They will be
introduced to 3-D animation, video and audio editing. Students will acquire a basic introduction to
programming in preparation for future education in that area.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 11 (4710 - MICTP11)
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 12 (5710 - MICTP12)
Prerequisite: Information Tech Modular Survey Course 11/12 is recommended
Students will learn the fundamental concepts and terminology of software application development and
develop skills in designing and writing simple computer programs.
This course is intended for students who wish to:
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Learn what software development is and what software developers do.
Learn programming concepts and terminology to facilitate communication with software developers.
Learn to read, trace, and understand simple code.
Learn to write, test, and debug code to solve a simple problem.
Evaluate their personal aptitude for a career as a programmer or software developer.
Learn Java programming using Netbeans.
Learn Visual Basic using Microsoft Visual Studio.
Create simple software applications
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MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 11 (4740 - YCCT-1B) (2 Fine Arts & 2 Applied Skills credits)
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 12 (5740 - YCCT-2B)
This course will provide Grade 11s and 12s with a general introduction to the world of digital media
technology. This will be a hands-on based program that will deal with theoretical and practical elements
involved with the production of media based projects. In this course students will be experimenting, creating,
design and producing projects within the vast field of media technology. This course will address the
principles, concepts and use of technology as a form of communication all based within the context of media
(graphical, audio and video).
In this course students will develop skills and be confident users of technology, specifically computers, digital
cameras, DAW’s and other software applications.
This course is project based with the inclusion of some theoretical essays and presentations. It will also
encourage students to be independent thinkers as well as cooperative team learners with a variety of different
projects.
ANIMATION 10 (3720 - YCCT-0C)
Prerequisite: None
This is an introductory course in classical and computer animation. Students
will learn the basics of classic and 2D animation. Students will study classic
animation, such as the Disney style. Students will explore programs that
provide opportunities to create and animate computer-generated objects.
Students will develop graphic and digital narratives, while creating personal
pieces for a final portfolio, such as comics and flipbooks. The course will focus
on skill set development in Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, and Movie Maker.
ANIMATION 11 (4720 - YCCT-1C) (2 Fine Arts & 2 Applied Skills credits)
Prerequisite: Animation 10 preferred
This is an intermediate course in classical and computer animation. Students will learn intermediate levels of
classical, 2D animation and the basics of 3D Animation. Students will explore programs that provide
opportunities to create and animate computer-generated objects. Students will create personal pieces for a
final portfolio. A graduation portfolio will be required to complete the course. The course will focus on skill
set development in Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere.
ANIMATION 12 (5720 - YCCT-2C)
Prerequisite: Animation 11 preferred
This is an advanced course in classical and computer animation.
Students will learn advanced 2D and 3D animation. Students will
learn basic sound production; produce storyboards, and action
animation, including short animated desktop videos, which include
sound. Students will create personal pieces for a final portfolio. A
graduation portfolio will be required to complete the course. The
course will focus on skill set development in Macromedia Flash,
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Sound Booth, and
Adobe Premiere.
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YEARBOOK 10 (3770 – YCCT-0A) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
YEARBOOK 11 (4770 - YCCT-1A) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
Prerequisite: Computer experience is preferable
This course is designed to enable students to publish the school's yearbook and other publishing documents.
Students will learn the fundamentals of:
1.
Layout
5.
Publishing
2.
Graphic design
6.
Print and Digital Photography
3.
Typography
7.
Digital Scanning
4.
Photojournalism
8.
Digital Image Manipulation
Students will start to develop skills around time management, communication,
creative problem solving, and responsibility to a group and contribution to school
society.
Students will learn to extensively use Adobe InDesign and Adobe
Photoshop. Students must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines. A
willingness to participate in and out of class is a must. All students will be
required to attend a school sport team game after school to take pictures for
the yearbook.
YEARBOOK 12 (5770 - YCCT-2A)
Prerequisite: Yearbook 11 is preferable
This course is designed to enable students to publish the school's yearbook and other publishing documents.
Students will further develop the skills of:
1. Layout
5.
Publishing
2. Graphic design
6.
Print and Digital Photography
3. Typography
7.
Digital Scanning
4. Photojournalism
8.
Digital Image Manipulation
This course is designed to enable students to demonstrate leadership in the publication of the school's
yearbook using management skills. Students will demonstrate appropriate leadership strategies in the
selection and application of a suitable yearbook theme. Students will lead in the development of numerous
pieces of work. Students will continue to use Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop. Students will also work
on a variety of projects based on design theory as well as ‘branding’ theories, marketing concepts and
packaging designing. Students must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines. A willingness to
participate in and out of class is a must. All students will be required to attend a school sport team
game after school to take pictures for the yearbook.
VISUAL ARTS AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY11 - PHOTOGRAPHY (4730 – MVAMT11)
Prerequisite: None
This is an intermediate 2 dimensional design course that concentrates on photography, digital media
manipulation and editing and an introduction to video media. Students will explore compositional elements,
camera operation, photo enhancement and manipulation, studio set-up and lighting, portfolio development,
creativity and work habits
VISUAL ARTS AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY12 - PHOTOGRAPHY (5730 – MVAMT12)
Prerequisite: MVAMT 11 preferred
This is an advanced course for those students wanting to explore in depth specific areas of photography and
video media. Emphasis will be on individual expression through major projects. Students will be expected to
work independently and creatively while demonstrating clear technical skills and work habits.
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DRAMA/THEATRE
DRAMA: GENERAL 10 (3670 - MDRG-10)
Prerequisite: None
Want to be an actor? Learn how here. This is a participation course which
further develops such lifelong skills as speech development, imagination,
observation, interpretation, self-confidence, and teamwork. These skills will be
developed using mime, improvisation, story building and movement activities.
Students will focus on character development, play development and technical
theatre. Students will also be introduced to script analysis.
THEATRE PERFORMANCE 11: ACTING (4670 - MTPA-11)
Prerequisite: One previous Drama /Theatre Course
This course focuses on improvisation, theatre vocabulary, acting techniques, speech, characterization, scene
presentation, and theatre history. You will work on your skills in character development and script analysis
in a collaborative performing arts environment. In addition, you will learn about theatre production through
hands on work during class performances and a January production for the school and community. This
course can be used to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
Some out of class time is required.
THEATRE PERFORMANCE 12: ACTING (5670 - MTPA-12)
Prerequisite: Acting 11
This course focuses on improvisation, theatre vocabulary, acting techniques, speech, characterization, scene
presentation, and theatre history. You will refine and develop your skills in character development and script
analysis in a collaborative Performing Arts environment. As well, you will learn about theatre production
through hands on work in class performances and a January production for the school and community. This
course can be used to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
Some out of class time is required.
DIRECTING AND SCRIPTWRITING 11 (4672 - MTPDS11)
Prerequisite: One Previous Drama/Theatre Course
This course explores the organizational structure of play direction. You will be introduced to play building,
cast organization, student leadership, and scriptwriting techniques in a collaborative performing arts
environment. In addition, you will learn about theatre production through hands on work during class
performances and a January production for the school and community. This course can be used to fulfill the
Fine Arts requirement.
Some out of class time is required.
DIRECTING AND SCRIPTWRITING 12 (5672 - MTPDS12)
Prerequisite: Directing and Scriptwriting 11
This course explores the organizational structure of play direction. You will refine and develop your skills in
play building, cast organization, student leadership, and scriptwriting techniques in a collaborative
performing arts environment. In addition, you will learn about theatre production through hands on work
during class performances and a January production for the school and community. This course can be used
to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
Some out of class time is required.
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THEATRE PRODUCTION 11: STAGECRAFT (4674 - MTPR--11)
Prerequisite: One previous Drama/Theatre Course
This is an introductory course in technical theatre where you will focus on
theatre background, set and props, costuming, makeup, lighting, sound and
video. You will work on skills in design and management in a collaborative
performing arts environment. In addition, you will learn about theatre
production through hands on work during class performances and a January
production for the school and community. This course can be used to fulfill
the Fine Arts requirement.
Some out of class time is required.
00
THEATRE PRODUCTION TECHNICAL THEATRE 12: STAGECRAFT (5678 - MTPRT12)
Prerequisite: Theatre Production 11
This is an introductory course in technical theatre where you will focus on theatre background, set and props,
costuming, makeup, lighting, sound and video. You will refine and develop skills in design and management
in a collaborative Performing Arts environment. In addition, you will learn about theatre production through
hands on work during class performances and a January production for the school and community. This
course can be used to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
Some out of class time is required.
THEATRE MANAGEMENT 12 (5676 - MTPRM12)
Prerequisite: Theatre Company 11
Theatre Management is an intensive course intended for Grade 12 students only who will act as School
Technical Directors. Students learn technical and management skills by designing and running various
school and community productions. This course can be used to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
See Ms. Thibault for applications. Extensive out of class time required.
FILM STUDIES 11 (4692 - YVPA-1C) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
This course is an introduction to the theory and language of film. Students
will watch and study films. Essentially a viewing course, students will do
some production tasks in the areas of storyboarding and photography.
DRAMA FILM & TELEVISION 11 (4690 - MDFT-11)
DRAMA FILM & TELEVISION 12 (5690 - MDFT-12)
Prerequisite: One previous Drama/Theatre Course
This course is an introduction to acting on camera and creating short films.
Students must be prepared to work in small groups on acting, scriptwriting, filming and editing. On camera
and behind the scenes procedures will be explored. Students will use production equipment such as video
cameras and editing programs. This course fulfills the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.
THEATRE COMPANY 11 (4680 - YVPA-1B) (2 Fine Arts & 2 Elective Credits)
Prerequisite: One previous or concurrent 11/12 Performing Arts course.
THEATRE COMPANY 12 (5680 - YVPA-2B)
Prerequisite: Two previous or concurrent 11/12 Performing Arts course or one previous or concurrent 11/12
Performing Arts course and Theatre Company 11.
Theatre Company is a theatre production course. Students learn the process of acting and technical theatre
through participation in various school productions. Students are introduced to a variety of set and theatre
styles.
See Ms. Thibault for applications. Runs at flextime and after school all year.
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ART
VISUAL ARTS GENERAL 10 (3650 - MVAG-10)
Prerequisite: None
Imaginative and creative students will love this course
because it gives the student a chance to develop his or her
skills in a particular area and allows students to
experience other forms of visual art. Art history and
critical thinking are explored. You can meet new friends
and work with other students on group projects. Some
emphasis is given to careers in Art and creating a Portfolio
online. Participation in the Surrey Secondary Art Shows is
possible.
An art kit is available for purchase.
ART FOUNDATIONS 11 (4650 - MAF--11)
ART FOUNDATIONS 12 (5650 - MAF--12)
Prerequisite: Introductory – None
Advanced -- Two previous art courses
Have fun and meet other artistic and creative students like
yourself while learning about composition and design in
visual art, the history of art, creativity and critical
thinking, use of media, technique, archiving and display
and in particular scientific, ecological and medical
illustration. Career potential and preparation for postsecondary entrance and creating a Portfolio online will be
discussed. Participation in the Surrey Secondary Art
Shows is possible. An art kit is available for purchase.
STUDIO ARTS 11 - DRAWING & PAINTING (4654 - MSADP11)
STUDIO ARTS 12 - DRAWING & PAINTING (5654 - MSADP12)
Prerequisite: Two previous art courses with a B average or higher
Have fun and meet other artistic and creative students like yourself while drawing and painting. Learn how to
be more creative and develop images that awe and inspire. A focus on technical illustration and in particular
scientific, forensic, environmental and bio-medical illustration will be addressed. We will be learning about
techniques for a variety of painting and drawing styles, how to come up with images and combine them to
compose a painting or illustration and discussing what artists in the past have
been inspired to create. Career potential and preparation of a Portfolio online
will be discussed. Participation in the Surrey Secondary Art Shows is possible.
Evaluation will be based on work habits, effort/attitude, assignments,
sketchbook, and portfolio.
STUDIO ARTS 11 - CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE (4652 - MSACS11)
STUDIO ARTS 12 - CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE (5652 - MSACS12)
Learn how to use the potter’s wheel to make a clay pot, carve a soapstone polar
bear or design a life like diorama. In this course you will use your skills to build
3-D projects that have artistic, functional and cultural value. Meet new friends
and work on projects together. Topics covered will include composition and
design, history of art, creativity and critical thinking, use of media, technique, archiving (recording) and
display. Career potential and creating a Portfolio online will be discussed Participation in the Surrey
Secondary Art Shows is possible.
Charges for extra project materials.
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MUSIC
The goal of lifelong music enjoyment will be explored, along with post-secondary education and careers in
music. Evaluation will be based on progress, attitude, and participation in music department activities.
CONCERT BAND 10 (3600 - MMCB-10)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Band 9 or director's permission
This course is designed for students who have reached an advanced intermediate
level of proficiency on a band instrument. Students will experience a significant
increase in complexity and excitement of repertoire over previous band levels.
Evaluation will be based on progress, attitude, and participation in music
department activities.
CONCERT BAND 11 (4600 - MIMCB11)
CONCERT BAND 12 (5600 - MIMCB12)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of advanced intermediate level of band or director’s permission.
Students will develop increasing levels of musical proficiency through the widest possible range of repertoire,
which can lead to more substantial performance opportunities.
MUSIC COMPOSITION & TECHNOLOGY 11 (4605 - MMCT-11)
MUSIC COMPOSITION & TECHNOLOGY 12 (5605 - MMCT-12)
Prerequisite: 2 years music experience (i.e. 2 years band, 2 years piano lessons, etc.); open to Grade 10, 11 &
12 students and with permission of teacher
An introductory course to provide students with an opportunity to compose their own music. Students can
choose the more traditional, conservatory approach with the option of computer-aided instruction or the
latest electronic approach. Using MIDI equipped instruments (computer, synthesizer, sequencer, etc.) and
recording technology, students can create music as they study it immediately hearing their own composition
as part of the learning process. The course is recommended for those preparing to take basic Conservatory
theory exams or those planning to go into music at the post-secondary level.
Evaluation will be based on progress, attitude, and participation in music department activities.
This course fulfills the graduation requirements for FINE ARTS.
GUITAR 10 (3630 - MMGR-10)
Prerequisite: None
This course designed for beginner to intermediate guitar students. Learn how to
pick, strum, read tablature and play 99 different chords. We will learn to play
classical, blues, Latin, pop rock, jazz…even heavy metal! Students must supply
their own acoustic guitar (rentals are available at local music stores). Guitar 10
is a structured course with an emphasis on personal musical interests.
GUITAR 11 (4630 - MIMG-11)
GUITAR 12 (5630 - MIMG-12)
Prerequisite: None
This is a Fine Arts course designed for beginner to intermediate guitar students. Learn how to pick, strum,
read tablature and play 99 different chords. We will learn to play classical, blues, Latin, pop rock, jazz…even
heavy metal! Students must supply their own acoustic guitar (rentals are available at local music stories).
Guitar is a structured course with an emphasis on personal musical interests.
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JAZZ BAND 10 (3610 - MMJB-10)
(Offered during Flex Time only at lunch and afterschool)
Prerequisite: Director's permission
This course focuses on an intermediate level of jazz band performance. Various styles of jazz will be studied
(swing, Latin, funk, rock) through ensembles and solo works.
Improvisation and solo will include
intermediate techniques based on scales and chords.
*Enrolment is limited to standard big band instruments (saxes, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass, guitar and
drums). Other instruments by director's permission.
Evaluation will be based on progress, attitude, and participation in music department activities.
JAZZ BAND 11 (4610 - MIMJB11)
JAZZ BAND 12 (5610 - MIMJB12)
(Offered during Flex Time – lunch only)
(Offered during Flex Time – lunch only)
Prerequisite: Director’s permission
This course is an introduction to playing Jazz in a Big Band setting. Students will learn basic jazz ensemble
performance skills including an introduction to jazz styles, articulations, and jazz improvisation.
*Enrolment is limited to standard big band instruments (saxes, trumpets, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and
drums). Other instruments by director’s permission.
Evaluation will be based on progress, attitude, and participation in music department activities.
CONCERT CHOIR 10 (3620 - MMCC-10)
Students will have the opportunity to develop their vocal skills and
music theory through studying and performing a wide variety of
music from classical to pop. Students will be expected to be
committed to the class as whole, which includes attending all
performances and a conscientious desire to contribute to regular
classroom rehearsals. Evaluation will be based on the student's
vocal skills and attendance at rehearsals.
CONCERT CHOIR 11 (4620 - MCMCC11)
CONCERT CHOIR 12 (5620 - MCMCC12)
Prerequisites:
Concert Choir 11 – completion of Concert Choir 9/10 preferred.
Concert Choir 12 – completion of Concert Choir 11 preferred or by
permission from the instructor
This course is designed for a more mature and advanced choir student. Students will continue to have an
opportunity to further develop their vocal skills and theoretical knowledge. Students will be required to
perform within their section of 2, 3, or 4 part harmony. It is also expected that each student will be
committed to the class as a whole, which includes attending all performances, and a conscientious desire to
contribute to regular classroom rehearsals.
Evaluation is based on rehearsal and performance observation, as well as completed assignments.
VOCAL JAZZ 10 (3625 - MMVJ-10)
VOCAL JAZZ 11 (4625 - MCMJV11)
VOCAL JAZZ 12 (5625 - MCMJV12)
(Occurs Tuesday & Thursday during Flex Time)
(Occurs Tuesday & Thursday during Flex Time)
(Occurs Tuesday & Thursday during Flex Time)
Looking for a “Glee” ful experience? Explore the world of the contemporary vocal ensemble, from Jazz to Pop,
from Gospel to Rock with a few musical show tunes thrown in for good measure.
Vocal Jazz students will learn about vocal jazz production, microphones technique and performance skills.
Do you have what it takes?
(Vocal Jazz is a yearlong course offered during flex time.)
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OTHERS
PEER TUTORING 11 (4915 - YIPS-1A) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
PEER TUTORING 12 (5915 - YIPS-2A)
The most effective way to learn is to teach. Peer Tutoring provides students a unique opportunity to examine
and share knowledge and learning strategies. These courses are designed for peer tutors to address the
diversity of a given student population and to model and reinforce successful learning behaviours as well as
organizational, study and communication skills.
Students who want to take part in the Peer Tutoring program must:
be in Grades 11 or 12;
be students who are willing to help support younger students;
be excellent role models;
be recommended by at least two teachers or staff; and
maintain a C+ or better GPA.
See Mr. Scarlett for an application and interview.
LIBRARY SCIENCE 11 (6220 - YCAISIA) (4 Fine Arts/Applied Skills credits)
This course provides students with an in depth study of library management, organization, and services.
Students will learn research and information technology skills that will be of lifelong value. Students will also
acquire the necessary skills to critically evaluate resources for their appropriateness. Acquisition of resources
and processing skills will be taught along with the promotion of library materials. Furthermore, as they assist
the teacher-librarian, this course provides students with an opportunity to practice work related skills in
dealing with the public. Students will also be given an opportunity to explore library or information related
careers.
WORK EXPERIENCE 12A (7100 - MWEX-2A)
Work experience is intended to meet the needs of students by preparing them for the transition from
secondary school to the world of work or further training and education. Work Experience allows students to
connect what they learn in school with the skills and knowledge needed in the work place and society in
general. Through work experience opportunities, the community provides a “classroom” where students are
able to gain knowledge and experience about the work place and their own careers. Students must complete
100 hours of work, and if they are successful they will gain four Grade 12 credits, a Career Diploma in one of
eight designated areas of study, and valuable experience for their resume.
WORK EXPERIENCE 12B (7102 - MWEX-2B)
Students who are successful in WEX12A can take an additional course that provides four more credits and a
second Career Diploma. The expectations of this course are the same as they would be for WEX12A. This is
a good option for those students who decide on a career path after they have completed their first work
experience.
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DISTRICT PROGRAMS
There are a number of District Programs available to students in Grade 11 and 12 (students must apply in
Grade 10 or 11) who are interested in getting a head start on their career path. Each program is unique, but
essentially students take college courses; while in high school, they get dual credits and these programs are
paid for by the School District. To find out more about these specialized programs, check out the District
website at TradesCareerCourses.
The District is currently offering the following programs:
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Service Technician
Automotive Finishing Tech
Baking
Carpentry
Culinary Arts
Drafting/CADD
Early Childhood Education
Electrical
Emily Carr
Flight Center
Hairdressing
Horticulture
LEPP
Masonry
Millwright
Painter/Decorator
Plumbing
Steel Fabrication
Welding
SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP
An Apprenticeship is an agreement between a student, an employer, a union, and the Industry Training
Authority, where the student agrees to work under the supervision of a qualified journeyperson to learn a
trade. SSA is a one or two year program where students are registered as apprentices, trained and paid by
the employer to complete 480 hours of workplace-based training, and students get 16 credits towards
graduation.
Upon graduation from high school, the completion of the 480 paid hours of work in the trade, and continued
employment for five months after high school graduation, students will be given a $1000 scholarship from the
Ministry of Education.
Program
Automotive
Collision
Repair
Technician
Automotive
Service
Technician
Automotive
Refinishing
Prep
Technician
Content
Where
Credentials
Automotive
Collision
Repair Training
Vancouver
Community
College
Automotive
Collision Dept.
1155 E Broadway
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and College
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Automotive
Service
Technician
Training
Lord Tweedsmuir
Secondary
including 4 weeks
at Kwantlen
Polytechnic
University
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and university
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Kwantlen Certificate of
Completion
Automotive
Refinishing
Prep and
Refinishing
Vancouver
Community
College
Automotive
Collision Dept.
1155 East
Broadway
Dual credit for coursework,
high school and college
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
VCC Certificate of
Completion
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to
Apply
Minimum
Requirements
During
course
selection
Math 10
English 11 or
Communications 12
Mechanical aptitude
During
course
selection
C in Foundations or
Applications of Math
11
Physics 11 or
Science &
Technology 11
recommended
English 11
AST 11
During
course
selection
Math 10
English 11 or
Communications 12
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Baking &
Pastry Arts
Carpentry
Culinary Arts
CTC Drafting/
CADD
Electrical and
Industrial
Electronics
Emily Carr
Headstart
In Art
Hairdressing
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and college
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Vancouver Community
College Certificate of
Completion
General baking
training/cake
and pastry
specialization
Vancouver
Community
College
Carpentry
Training
Guildford Park
Secondary or
Frank Hurt
Secondary
including 4 weeks
at Kwantlen
Polytechnic
University
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and University
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Kwantlen Certificate of
Completion
During
course
selection
Cook Training
Tamanawis
Secondary and
Vancouver
Community
College
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and College
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Vancouver Community
College Certificate of
Completion
During
course
selection
Computer
Drafting
Electrical
installations
training
Portfolio
Development
Theory and
salon training
Kwantlen
Polytechnic
University
Princess Margaret
Secondary
Guildford Park
Secondary
School District
#36 Hairdressing
School
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and university
Kwantlen credits
Graduate with a Dogwood
Diploma. Students do not
pay post-secondary tuition
if accepted
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and College
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
BCIT Certificate
First Year Foundation
degree credit at Emily Carr
University and transfer
credit to other Fine Art
Programs
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Cosmetology Industry
Association Certificate of
Completion
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During
course
selection
During
course
selection
During
course
selection
During
course
selection
During
course
selection
Work Place or
Foundations of Math
10
English 10
Food Safe Certificate
Level 1
C in Foundations or
Workplace Math 10
C in English 10
Reading and
measurement skills
Physical ability to do
the work
Math 10
English 10
Food Safe Certificate
Level 1
Grade 10 completion
Workplace or
Foundations of Math
10 with C+ or higher
Strong interest in
CADD/Drafting
Registered and
currently attending a
public secondary
school in Surrey
Strongly recommend
completion of Grade
11 and Math 11
Workplace or
Foundations of Math
10
Foundations or
Applications of Math
11 is strongly
recommended
Physics 11 is strongly
recommended
C in English 12 plus
two other Grade 12
courses and two
Grade 12 electives
Course tuition is paid
by the student.
Successful
completion of Grade
10
C in English and
Math 10
Physical ability to do
the work
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Horticulture
Skills for
landscape/
greenhouse
industry or
retail nursery
Kwantlen
Polytechnic
University
(Langley Campus)
Law
Enforcement
Preparatory
Skills to pass
various
entrance
requirements
for law
enforcement
Nicola Valley
Institute of
Technology
Skills and
knowledge to
work with
bricks, blocks
and stone
Kwantlen
Polytechnic
University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Masonry
Millwright
Painter/
Decorator
Plumbing
Skills to work
in Industrial
Mechanics,
Machinist and
Metal working
Kwantlen
Polytechnic
University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and College
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Kwantlen Certificate of
Completion
LEP equips students with
required knowledge to pass
various entrance
requirements for law
enforcement or other related
enforcement fields
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and university
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Kwantlen Certificate of
Completion
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and university
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Kwantlen Certificate of
Completion
Skills to work
as a Painter or
Decorator
Skills and
knowledge to
begin work in
Plumbing
Welding
Welding,
various
methods
Secondary
School
Apprenticeship
On-the-job
registered
trades training
in many
different areas
During
course
selection
Grade 10 completion
recommended
At least a C in Math
and English 10
Physical ability to do
the work
During
course
selection
English 10 and Math
10
RCMP record check
Class 5 drivers
license
During
course
selection
Successful
completion of Grade
10 with at least a C in
Math and English 10
Grade 11 completion
recommended
Physical ability to do
the work
During
course
selection
Foundations or
Applications of Math
11
C in English 11
Pass Kwantlen Test
for Trades
Physics 11
recommended
Grade 11 completion
recommended
Physical ability to do
the work
During
course
selection
Panorama Ridge
Secondary
Kwantlen
Polytechnic
University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Employer’s site
outside of school
hours
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and university
Level 1 Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Kwantlen Certificate of
Completion
Dual credit for coursework;
high school and university
Level “C” certification
Kwantlen University credits
Apprenticeship credit,
possible SSA scholarship
($1,000)
During
course
selection
During
course
selection
Anytime
after age
15
student
must be
employed
At least a C in
Workplace or
Foundations of Math
10 and English 10
Physics 11
recommended
Successful
completion of Grade
10 with at least a C
in Math and English
10
Grade 11 completion
recommended
Physical ability to do
the work
Must meet academic
requirements of the
trade in order to
continue with next
level of training
Check individual
trade requirements
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SCHOOL & DISTRICT SERVICES
There are a number of specialty programs offered in the Surrey School District. Descriptions of the some of the
specialty programs available in the Surrey School District are listed below. To find out more about the program
options, including admission requirements, contact the counselling department or administration at the school.
SCHOOL BASED SERVICES
COUNSELLING
Counselling services are a personal resource service for students and also a resource for teachers and
families. Counsellors act as advocates for students and their families. Seeing a counsellor is a simple matter
facilitated by an appointment system within the school. In particular the counsellors provide the following
services:
Personal Counselling
confidential discussion of personal concerns
Educational Counselling
selection of courses, program planning, graduation requirements, post-secondary entrance
requirements and reference materials, student concerns regarding courses and study skills
Career Counselling
exploration of values, interests, abilities, needs
establishing career goals and exploration of related occupations
Referrals
after consultation, counsellors may provide appropriate referrals to other school system services or
non-school agencies
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LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM
The Learning Support Team (LST) located in room 210 is open to all students at Fraser Heights Secondary.
LST has many levels of support that students can access. Whether you need a quiet place to study during
flex time, word processing or research support, help with your classes, study skills or test taking strategies,
the Learning Support Team is there to help you. Depending on how much help you need the LST department
offers many levels of support for you throughout your educational career at Fraser Heights Secondary. The
types of support available to you include:
1. Peer Tutors: Peer Tutors are students in Grades 11-12 with a C+ average or better who
want to help students in the younger grades be successful. Peer tutors are trained by the
LST department and then placed in classes to work with any students who are struggling.
This course offers students a chance to give back to the Fraser Heights community and
step beyond their usual role as students to take on more responsibility as mentors in the
classroom. In addition, Peer tutors are also available for all students during lunch from
11:30 am to 12:00 pm for Homework Club.
2. In Class Support: Teachers and Special Education Assistants provide in class support for
students in academic classes. If an SEA is in a class they are available to help any
students in the class who are struggling. The LST department members are also a great
resource for test taking strategies, organizational skills, and adapted materials.
3. Pull Out Support: students who are needing additional support or one on one help can
come to the LST room for pull out support. This can be done in small groups or one on
one. All that is needed is permission from your classroom teacher.
4. Support Blocks: Support blocks are available to students who need extra help and support
in order to be successful. Students needing this level of support need to speak to the LST
staff in order to have their support block put in place.
5. Additional Support Available:
 Adapted materials
 Homework Club
 Computers for word processing/internet research
 One on one support
 Small group support
 Pull out support
 Drop in support
LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS
Working Together for Student Success!
The Fraser Heights Library Learning Commons is open to students from 7:45 am – 3:15 pm most days. Flextime/lunch is a great time to come in and work on assignments. Our collection of non-fiction and reference
books supports and enriches the curriculum and provides a wide reading level. We also have a great
collection of fiction books and we subscribe to many magazines.
Students can access the internet, the SD36 on-line databases, and word processing programs through the
use of several computers. The teacher-librarian is available to assist students with research projects, study
skills, information technology skills and make suggestions for recreational reading.
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS (SRO)
The school resource group is comprised of seven RCMP members. These officers aid in giving lectures to the
elementary grades and problem solving for the secondary students.
B.A.S.E.S. PROGRAM
B.A.S.E.S. stands for Basic Academic, Social, and Employment Skills program. Students are placed in the
B.A.S.E.S. program by the school district. Students in the B.A.S.E.S. program are generally on a modified
school program and will receive a School Leaving Certificate rather than a Dogwood High School Diploma
upon graduation.
The goal of the B.A.S.E.S. program is to prepare students for the working world and independent living within
the community.
Functional academics, life skills, social skills, community skills and employment skills are the main focus of
the B.A.S.E.S. program.
ABORIGINAL PROGRAM
At Fraser Heights we have an enthusiastic and committed Aboriginal Team working for the success of all
Aboriginal Youth. Aboriginal Youth includes First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Metis and Inuit. Our
team members are Mrs. Sampson - Aboriginal Advocate Teacher, Ms. Heath - Aboriginal Education Assistant,
our administration, counselors, teaching and support staff. All staff work to support the vision and goals of
the Surrey Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement (2013-2018):
To have every Aboriginal learner graduate with dignity, purpose and options.
Increase positive identity and sense of belonging for all Aboriginal learners;
Increase knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal History, traditions, and cultures for all
learners; and
Increase achievement for Aboriginal learners.
At Fraser Heights we have special events, luncheons, in class support, as well as flextime and after school
support. The District Aboriginal Department sponsors events such as Aboriginal Fun Night and the District
Aboriginal Grad Ceremony. Throughout the year we receive email notices about scholarships, special
programs and job opportunities. To be a part of our Aboriginal program here at Fraser Heights, contact your
counselor or Mrs. Sampson.
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ELL & Transition to English
Courses
Arrival at Fraser Heights Secondary &
Completion of the ELL Welcome Centre Test
ELL 1
New student ages 13-19
with little or no English
No Science, English or SS
courses.
PE, math semester 2, some
elective courses.
ELL Writing 11 is
available for senior
students who continue
with residual ELL needs
and would benefit from
additional intensive
writing instruction.
This is a 4-credit
course.
Communications 11 & 12
can be an excellent option
for students needing more
exposure to English prior to
taking EN 11 & 12, or in
place of EN 11 and 12.
Communications 11 & 12
meets the graduation
requirements for English.
ELL 2
Passed ELL 1 or new
student ages 13-19, assessed
@ level 2
PE, Math & elective courses
can be taken.
Science 2nd semester is better
EEN 10
8 graduation credits
student ages 15-19
Taken to further improve
academic writing and reading
comprehension.
Year-long preparation for
provincial exam and subsequent
English courses.
Full academic load of Socials,
Science, Math, Planning 10 and
electives.
ELL 3
Passed ELL 2 or new
student ages 13-19, assessed @ level 3
PE, Math, Science & electives.
Social Studies can be taken 2nd
semester if making progress. FNS12 is
another option for SS11. SS11 not
recommended till reading/writing is
strong.
No English courses yet
Exception: Aged 18-19 students may
do COM 11 & 12 and ELL 3 together.
EN 10
Strong Writing & English
Language Skills
Based on
recommendation of ELL3
teacher and English Dept.
Based on course work
and annual ELL
assessment.
Other Language Support Classes
ELL Reading Support – Available for
ELL 1 and beginning ELL 2 students who
are struggling with reading
comprehension.
ELL Support Block – Available for ELL
students who need additional support in
their academic classes
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DISTRICT BASED SERVICES
YOUTH CARE WORKERS: ITINERANT AND SCHOOL BASED
Youth Care Workers provide for students in connection programs. As well, Itinerant Youth Care Workers are
a district resource used to provide short term strategic intervention for students in regular classroom settings
who require behavioural support. They may also provide support for students referred to, or transitioning
from connection programs.
DISTRICT RESOURCE COUNSELLORS
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Counsel students/families as requested.
Consult with counselors, administrators and School Based Teams regarding high risk students.
Consultation, negotiation and coordination with students/parents, district/school personnel for
placement of students who are suspended over five days.
Participate in or represent our school district on specific community committees.
Act as an advocate for students and families.
Act as a resource for school based Crisis Response Teams.
Assign and supervise itinerant childcare worker placements.
Liaison for Ministry programs.
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND TEACHER SERVICE
This service provides direct instruction to students who are unable to attend school due to a non-contagious
medical situation. The Hospital Homebound Service can be accessed via the school counsellors.
INTEGRATION SUPPORT TEACHERS
This is a school and/or District based service supporting low incidence students and their classroom
teachers.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Provide district based, educational assessment services designed to support students, school personnel, and
parents in enhancing academic, adaptive, and social skills for students.
SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Provide support to those students whose educational and/or social progress is adversely affected by
communication difficulties.
VISITING TEACHER PROGRAM
Teachers are assigned to teach students at home or at Student Services who are unable, for a period of given
time to fit into an appropriate classroom facility in our district. The students who may be on waiting lists for
rehabilitative and behavior disorder classes have school phobias or other problems.
Other Special Support Services that are available include:
Multicultural Workers
Educational Evaluation
First Nations Education
Hearing and Vision Services
Guildford Learning Centre
10215 – 152 A Street
Telephone: 604-951-9553
Career Preparation, Work Experience and
Secondary School Apprenticeship
Adolescent Day Treatment Program
North Surrey Learning Centre
200 – 9260 – 140 Street
Telephone: 778-578-7707
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FINANCIAL AWARDS INFORMATION
Each year, hundreds of Surrey high school students apply for scholarships and other forms of financial aid in
order to pursue their interests and studies at the post-secondary level. Many of these students choose to
expand their educational horizons by participating in a wide variety of specialized programs, ranging from
student exchanges and youth conferences to work-study programs. Others invest time, energy and expertise in
preparing for contests and competitions designed specifically for the benefit of secondary students.
Information on financial opportunities can be accessed from a variety of sources. School counselling staff
and/or individuals from a Scholarship Committee will circulate information on scholarship opportunities during
the course of the school year. Students should review the Fraser Heights website Firehawks.ca to gain a broad
perspective of existing scholarship and contest possibilities. Students are also encouraged to consult university
and college calendars for additional information on scholarships and specific criteria. The following information
highlights a few of the many scholarship opportunities that are available:
GRADE 12 GRADUATION PROGRAM EXAMINATIONS SCHOLARSHIP ($1000 or $2500)
Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships will be awarded based on students’ performance on the
Graduation Program Exams. These revisions are intended to recognize students’ academic excellence across
the suite of graduation provincial exams. For students graduating on or after September 1, 2012, the
following rules apply:
A student will receive a $1000 Examinations Scholarship if he or she:
Writes and passes one exam in each of the five (5) provincial exam categories from grades 10-12.
Achieves at least a “B” (73% or above) final mark (provincial exam and school mark combined) in one
of the Language Arts 12 (Communications 12, English 12, Francais langue premiere 12, or English 12
First Peoples).
Must have a final course mark (course and exam combined) for the exam to be counted towards
scholarship.
Ranks among the top 5,000 scholarship students in BC (based on their percentage score).
AP scores do not count towards scholarship.
Students must meet the BC graduation requirements for either the 2004 Grad Program or the Adult
Grad Program.
A student will receive a $2500 Examinations Scholarship if he or she:
Meets all the qualifications for the Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship;
Ranks among the top twenty scholarship students in BC (based on their percentage score)
Any student who achieves a perfect score (100%) in each of three provincial exams from grades 10 – 12 (exam
mark) will also be awarded an Academic Medal of Excellence.
A student can receive only one Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship in their lifetime. A student
can receive both a Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship and a Dogwood District/Authority Award
in the same year.
Rewriting Required Provincial Examinations for Scholarship
Students may rewrite a provincial exam once within the 12-month period following the first attempt at the
examination. The 12 months are inclusive (e.g., from the June examination session, one year through to the
June examination session of the next year). To rewrite a provincial examination more than once, a student
must retake the course.
Students will qualify for an Exam Scholarship only the year in which they graduate. Students wishing to
improve their exam score for any first attempt exams taken in any of the June 2012 to June 2013
examination sessions must rewrite their exam by August 31, 2013 in order to qualify for the exam
scholarship.
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Provincial Examinations Categories:
Language Arts 10 (only one of these exams qualifies):
EN 10
EFP 10
FRALP 10
Science 10 (only one of these exams qualifies):
SC 10
SCF 10
Math 10 (only one of these exams qualifies):
AWM 10
AWMF 10
FMP 10
FMPF 10
Social Studies 11 (only one of these exams qualifies):
SS 11
SCH11
CIV 11
CIVF 11
FNS12
FNSF 12
Language Arts 12 (only one of these exams qualifies):
COM 12
EN 12
EFP 12
EFPF12
FRALP 12
FRAL 12
DOGWOOD DISTRICT/ AUTHORITY AWARDS ($1000)
The Dogwood District/Authority Awards will be available to graduates who excel in any of the following areas:
Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
Applied Skills (Business Education, Technology Education, Home Economics)
Physical Activity (not limited to Physical Education)
Second Languages (Including Aboriginal Languages)
Students must apply for these awards and must meet the criteria determined by the local district scholarship
committee as well as the eligibility requirements outlined by the Ministry of Education. A student will be able
to receive both a Dogwood District/ Authority Award and a Grade 12 Graduation Program Exam Scholarship.
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS (up to $30,000)
Students apply directly to various post-secondary institutions for consideration based on the Grade Point
Average and extra-curricular involvement in athletics, the arts, community service and student government.
Additional entrance scholarships require nominations from high school staff.
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS
Students are considered for a variety of school-based and community awards based largely on Grade Point
Average and extra-curricular involvement in athletics, the arts, student government and community service.
In some cases, citizenship, humanitarianism, special needs and/or contribution to specific programs are an
integral part of the scholarship and award. The Surrey School District administers several scholarships and
bursary opportunities to its graduates called Partners 36 Scholarship. This is made possible through the
contributions of individuals, corporations and community service organizations. Application forms are
available at your school and submitted to your school’s scholarship contact each year.
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PASSPORT TO EDUCATION
In the past, the Passport to Education Program recognized and rewarded student achievement in Grades 10,
11 and 12 in a broad range of academic and non-academic areas according to guidelines set out by the
Ministry of Education. Over the past 2 school years, the award program has been going through a phase out
process. The final year of the program is the 2014 – 2015 school year. The Grade 12 award of $500.00 is the
only remaining award. The award is designed to be used to further students’ post-secondary education and
job training.
The stamps are cumulative to a maximum of $1000 by Grade 12. Passport awards must be redeemed within
five years from September 30th of a student’s expected graduating year from high school.
For Grade 12’s to qualify for a passport to education, students must meet the basic eligibility requirements
outlined by the Ministry of Education on the Passport to Ed website. In addition, the passport awards will be
determined based on course grades in the student’s best five provincially authorized or board authorized fourcredit courses.
Please consult your school-based Counselling Department or Student Services Centre for additional information
on financial opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For information on local colleges and universities, and financial aid available, please refer to the specific postsecondary institution’s calendar, or web page, or the following internet sites:
Provincial Awards Program
Applybc
Student Aid bc
Scholarships Canada
Education Planner
Aboriginal Scholarship Guide
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