NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
One of the characteristics of a good school is an excellent curriculum
that provides for students’ changing career goals, encourages excellence
in achievement, and supports them with career and course counselling.
You are fortunate to attend a school that offers you these things. North
Park Collegiate is the largest secondary school in our Board, and as the
largest can offer a wide range of courses that meet the career goals of our
students. As you plan your courses for next year, you would be wise to
chart your pathway for your remaining years at North Park to meet your
secondary goals.
In this edition of the course calendar, we provide a number of pathways to
help you make decisions about your future. Please examine the pathway
that matches your aspirations and plan your courses for next year carefully. Careful and thoughful planning is important to your success, especially since most of you will want to complete your secondary education
in four years.
This course calendar provides everything you need to select your courses.
Please consult with your teachers and your counsellor who can help you
to make some good decisions. If your parents have any questions, they
can reach us at (519) 759-2560. We are always happy to help our students
to be successful.
Frank O’Connor, Principal
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
NPC is a school community
dedicated to learning, growing,
and caring.
We hold the following to be true:
• W
e are a caring school for all
students.
• All students can learn.
• W
e value respect and
appropriate behaviour that
results from practising the 4
C’s – cooperation, commitment,
courtesy, and common sense.
• W
e provide compassion and
support for our students and for
each other.
• W
e provide opportunities for
all of our students – both in and
out of the classroom.
• W
e provide high standards
and clear expectations for our
students and ourselves.
• W
e are a community partner
helping to prepare students for
their future roles in society.
North Park Collegiate was built in 1958 with additions in 1963, 1965, and 1971 to accommodate the rapidly growing community in north-end Brantford.
With approximately 1300 students, North Park can provide the full range of courses
offered to students in Ontario. Students can access pathways leading to any destination
they choose, whether it be work, college, university, or apprenticeship.
North Park Collegiate - V. S.
280 North Park Street
Brantford, ON, N3R 4L1
Phone: (519) 759-2560
Fax: (519) 756-8930
www.npcvs.ca
GEDSB Administration:
Director of Education –
Jim Wibberley
Superintendent – Dave Pyper
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Other Programs and Services Available
Special Services
Department — Learning
Resource Centre
The Special Services Department
has the responsibility of providing
educational support services to
exceptional students. The needs of
an exceptional student are outlined
by an Identification, Placement and
Review Committee of the Board of
Education. The Special Services
Department office is located in
room 218. Parents are strongly
encouraged to contact their child’s
LRT by calling (519) 758-2560
ext. 274251. A Learning Resource
Teacher is assigned to every
exceptional student. The LRT will
develop the Individual Educational
Plan (IEP) in consultation with
the classroom teacher, parents(s)/
guardian,
and
the
student.
The IEP outlines services and
accommodations appropriate to
the student’s identified learning
needs.
Guidance and Career
Education
The
Guidance
and
Career
Education Department has the
responsibility of helping students
with
educational,
vocational,
personal and social decisions.
Each student is assigned to a
guidance counsellor. To make an
appointment with your counsellor,
go to the Guidance Office and sign
your counsellor’s clipboard. You
may discuss your concerns with
your guidance counsellor with the
understanding that the information
considered will be kept in complete
confidence.
Your guidance counsellor will
try to assist you in understanding
and accepting yourself; will help
you obtain the information you
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require, and will encourage you
to develop the ability to solve
your own problems and to make
mature plans and decisions. He/
she will not tell you what choices
or decisions to make, dictate your
choice of subjects, or decide what
occupation you should follow.
In the Guidance and Career
Education office, there are many
pamphlets and books containing
educational and career information.
You are invited to consult these in
the office or borrow them for use
at home.
Mypathway.ca is available to help
you make informed decisions about
career and educational options.
Parents, teachers and employers
are also invited to consult with
guidance counsellors by phone
or in person. Appointments can
be made at a time which will be
mutually convenient.
The Ontario Student Record
(OSR) is the official, on-going,
educational record for each student.
Each student and the parent(s) or
guardian(s) of a student who is not
an adult are entitled to have access
to the student’s OSR. Access can be
arranged by appointment during
normal business hours.
Sometimes difficulties arise which
require the assistance of other
helping
personnel.
Guidance
counsellors work closely with the
special services offered by the
Board of Education, as well as other
community agencies, parent(s) or
guardian(s) of a student who is not
an adult are entitled to have access
to the student’s OSR. Access can be
arranged by appointment during
normal business hours.
Library Information Centre
Program:
Research assignments are integral
parts of many courses at North Park.
In the library, students learn skills
they need to successfully complete
these assignments using the 4 stages
of research: preparing for research,
accessing resources, processing
information,
and
transferring
learning. Instruction in each stage
of research, including instruction in
using the library catalogue software,
online databases, and effective
Internet searching, is available in
the library for classes, small groups
and individuals through the teacherlibrarian in partnership with the
course teacher.
In addition, the library promotes
literacy and life-long learning
through access to a variety of
recreational reading resources,
both fiction and non-fiction, and
through other reading initiatives,
including the White Pine Book
Club.
Services:
The library is open before school,
throughout the school day including
at lunchtime, and after school.
Students on spares may access
computers during class time as when
available. Computers and a printer
for school assignments are available
in the library. A coin-operated
photocopier and colour printer are
also available at reasonable cost
for students in the library. Students
may access the library catalogue
from any networked computer in the
school; the library’s online databases
are available through the Internet at
school or at home.
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Most library materials may be
borrowed for 3 weeks; magazines
and graphic novels circulate for 1
week, and reference and audiovisual materials circulate overnight.
Students must present identification,
preferably a North Park student card,
to borrow materials. Students are
charged overdue fines for library
materials not returned on time.
The North Park Honour
Society
Students who achieve an average
of 80% are eligible to be members
of the Honour Society based on the
following criteria:
• Years I, II — Must take 8 credits
— average will be calculated on
all 8 credits.
• Year III, IV — Must take a minimum of 6 credits - average calculated on all subjects taken butmust
have no failures.
Special Notes:
i) All Coop credits that count for
double out-of-school will be calculated into the average
only once.
ii) Subject grade levels will not be
a factor. eg. If a student is in his
3rd year of high school, eligibility
will be determined by Year 3 criteria number of credits regardless of
grade levels of subjects taken.
Elective courses may have fees attached – this
is the discretion of individual departments for
certain courses.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR
STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Attendance
Regular, prompt attendance is an essential component
of all secondary school courses. Repeated absences
will lower your marks, and may result in failure. The
school will notify parents via the automated phone
system when students are absent. Students and their
parents are responsible for attendance.
Absence
Anytime you are absent from school for a full school
day, you must bring a note to your homeroom teacher
including:
• your name and current date
• the date(s) you have been absent
• the reason for the absence
• your parent or guardian’s signature, unless you are 18
If you do not bring a note to your homeroom teacher
within two (2) days you will be considered truant, and
you will receive detentions for each missed class. If you
are absent for part of a school day, you must sign in/
out following the proper procedures. If you forget your
note when signing in/out you will be given two days
to get the note to the subject teachers whose classes
were missed. If you do not bring a note to your subject
teacher within two (2) days you will be considered truant, and you will receive detentions for each missed
class. All evaluations occurring during a truancy will
result in a mark of zero (0).
Some absences cannot be supported by the school
even when parental consent has been obtained (work,
appointments that can be scheduled after school, etc.).
Missed Classes
Students who persistently miss classes will be assigned
an out-of-school suspension. Students over 18 who are
persistently truant will be removed from the register.
Students under 18, who are persistently truant will be
offered placement in an alternative setting, or will face
repeated suspensions for truancy.
Outslips
If you have to leave the school for an appointment during the day, you will need an outslip to present to your
teacher. To obtain your outslip, go to the attendance
office between 8:35-8:50 a.m. and give a note signed
by your parents/guardian to the attendance secretary.
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If you are ill and wish to go home, report to the attendance secretary who will inform your parents. If you
are away from school without the knowledge of the
school and parents you will be considered truant.
Inslips
If you are 30 minutes or more late for period one, or if
you arrive after period one, you must sign in with the
attendance office to obtain an admit slip. This slip is to
be given to your teacher immediately.
Lates
If you are late, and have a note from your parent/
guardian, go directly to the attendance office where
you will obtain an admit slip. Take this to your teacher.
Students who persistently interrupt class because they
are late will be referred to a vice-principal and will be
assigned detentions or suspension. A note from home
will not necessarily excuse you from late penalties.
Timetable Organization
(a) General
The organizational design at North Park C.V.S. has
two semesters, each semester being approximately
five months in length (Semester I: September-January;
Semester II: February-June). Full credit semestering is
in effect, with courses offered in each semester being
worth one credit or two credits. The timetable has been
organized to permit a student to enrol in courses for
the equivalent of eight full credits in each year of attendance (4 full credits each semester). Thus, there are two
entry and two departure times each year. An attempt has
been made to timetable the courses being offered in a
manner that will satisfy the needs of as many students as
possible. However, it should be understood that some
of the more unusual requests, and the requests for certain combinations of specialized courses, may prove to
be technically or economically impossible to timetable
at this school during a particular year.
(b) Course Load
It is expected that a student will take 8 courses (a full
timetable) each year until he/she has earned 24 credits. A student’s timetable may be modified to meet his/
her identified special needs. Modifications will be
considered in consultation with Special Services, the
Guidance Department, and administrators.
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(c) The Cancellation of Courses
It should be understood that when there is an insufficient number of requests for a course, as
defined by the Principal, that course will be cancelled
at this school, at least for that particular
school year. However, should such a course be available at another public secondary school within the
Board’s jurisdiction, the student may transfer his/her
registration from North Park Collegiate-Vocational
School to that school.
(d) Course Changes
Course changes can be made until the end of June. All
timetable changes must go through the
Guidance Department. Some timetable changes may
also be made prior to Semester 1 and Semester 2 in
order to accommodate students who have made vocational changes, or who have failed specific courses.
Whenever students are allowed to transfer or change
courses during the year, every effort will be made to
retain a coherent program. As with original course
selections, all transfers or changes of course by students under 18 must also receive parental approval.
(e) Transfers from Another School
Students who transfer from one secondary school to
another can be awarded partial or full credits at the
end of the school year. The receiving principal and the
sending principal may consult with each other concerning credit allowance. Students who wish to play
on school teams should consult a guidance counsellor
regarding the Sports Transfer Policy.
Evaluation and Examination Policy
Philosophy: Evaluation is an important part of education. Regular attendance, active participation in class,
and a mark of at least 50% are required for success in
any course. Student’s needs, course levels and learning
environments differ. Each department has its own procedures for evaluating student achievement. At the beginning of each course, the teacher shall outline, in writing,
the evaluation policy and procedures for the class. This
will include items such as the mark breakdown and the
policies for late assignments and missed evaluations.
Evaluations Missed Due to Absence: Please refer to
the chart shown below. The student is expected to give
advance notice of an absence to each of his/her subject teachers who will determine whether alternative
evaluation arrangements will be made. This would
apply particularly to an absence due to a school-sanctioned or school-sponsored event, a religious holiday,
or a vacation.
Vacation: Vacations other than the regular school
vacations are not encouraged. Teachers MUST be
advised in advance (at least three school days) with a
note from the parent/guardian if a student is going to
miss an evaluation because of a family vacation. The
student must make arrangements with the teacher to
either write the test before departure or upon return.
Assignments which fall due during the student’s
absence must be submitted prior to his/her departure.
Exceptional Circumstances: It is acknowledged that
unique situations arise from time to time which cannot
be foreseen by a previously developed policy. Such
situations will be resolved by the Principal after consultation with the teacher and Department Head.
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(a) Final Examinations
Final exams are held in January and June at the end of
each semester. A medical certificate is required from
any student who misses an examination. Other reasons such as court appearances and bereavement must
be presented to a Vice-Principal for consideration.
(b) Report Card/Marks
During the course of the year the parents/guardians
of each student receive four report cards. Two are at
the end of the semester and two are mid-term progress
reports, sent in November and April. The purpose of
the progress report is to give an indication of the student’s progress at that time. It will include a numerical mark based on the work done and tests written to
that point in the term, and a teacher comment. The
dates of Parent-Teacher interviews in Semester I and II
are shown on your school calendar. The two end-ofsemester reports are sent in February and June. These
are FINAL marks and are based on term work, and
final examinations.
(c) Homework
Homework is assigned in class; it is given to help in
the understanding of class work.
Suggestions for homework completion include the following:
• in class, record what work is assigned and its due
date
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• before leaving the school, refer to homework assignments, so that all necessary materials are taken home
• before leaving home, ensure that everything necessary for the day is taken to school.
(d) Evaluation of Students Who Are
Under Suspension
i) Out-of-School Suspension: Students who have been
suspended will not be allowed on school property, and
will not be allowed to participate in any school activities. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any
missed work/evaluations. Student suspensions will be
reported on a daily attendance sheet.
ii) In-School Detention: Students who have been suspended in-school will be permitted to submit assignments or write tests. Tests will normally be written in
the subject classroom. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for the test with the subject
teacher. The subject teacher will provide the teacher
in the detention room with a note explaining the student’s absence. Student detention will be reported on
the daily attendance sheet.
iii) Responsibilities of the student under suspension/
detention: The suspended student is responsible for
the work that is missed during the suspension.
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ARTS
DRAMA
ADA1O1 One Credit
DRAMATIC ARTS: Grade 9, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides opportunities
for students to explore dramatic
forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources
and cultures. Students will use the
elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to
their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama,
and then reflect on the experiences
to develop an understanding of
themselves, the art form, and the
world around them.
ADA201 One Credit
DRAMATIC ARTS: Grade 10,
Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, and
techniques. Students will explore
a variety of dramatic sources from
various cultures and representing a
range of genres. Students will use
the elements of drama in creating
and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume
responsibility for decisions made
in the creative and collaborative
processes and will reflect on their
experiences.
ADA3M1 One Credit
DRAMATIC ARTS: Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ADA1O1 or
ADA2O1, Open
This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, inter-
pret, and perform dramatic works
from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various
acting styles and conventions that
could be used in their presentations,
and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers,
technicians, and audiences.
ADA4M1 One Credit
DRAMATIC ARTS, Grade 12,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ADA3M1
This course requires students to
experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre
from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpret dramatic
literature and other text and media
sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various
cultures, and will analyse how the
knowledge and skills developed in
drama are related to their personal
skills, social awareness, and goals
beyond secondary school.
MUSIC
AMU1O1 One Credit
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: Grade 9,
Open
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a
level consistent with previous experience and is aimed at developing
technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will develop musical
literacy skills by using the creative
and critical analysis processes in
composition, performance, and a
range of reflective and analytical
activities. Students will develop an
understanding of the conventions
and elements of music and of safe
practices related to music, and will
develop a variety of skills transferable to other areas of their life.
Instruments offered will include
brass, woodwind and percussion.
$20 Music Fee.
AMV2O1 One Credit
VOCAL MUSIC: Grade 10, Open
This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate
level that strikes a balance between
challenge and skill. Students will
sing technical exercises and diverse
repertoire that reflect the theory
expectations at this grade level.
They will make artistic decisions
that reflect the theory expectations
at this grade level. They will make
artistic decisions that affect the stylistic accuracy of their singing such
as: articulation, phrasing, posture,
dynamics, tone quality, signatures,
minor scales and intervals in the
theoretical portion of the course.
Form and structure of music will be
looked at in some depth. Students
will keep a practice log and improve
their skills at both rhythmic and
melodic dictation.
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AMU2O1 One Credit
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: Grade
10, Open
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE:
AMU1O1 or permission of
Department Head.
This course emphasizes the creation
and performance of music at a level
consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes
in composition, performance, and
a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop
their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology
and apply the elements of music in
a range of activities. They will also
explore the function of music in
society with reference to the self,
communities, and cultures.
AMI3M1 One Credit
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: Grade
11, University/ College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: AMU1O1 or
AMU2O1
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance
of music, including baroque, and
classical music, popular music, and
Canadian and non-Western music.
Students will perform technical
exercises and appropriate repertoire,
complete detailed creative activities, and analyse and evaluate live
and recorded music while developing their technical and imaginative
abilities. Students taking this course
will satisfy expectations through the
focus of instrumental music.
AMV3M1 One Credit
VOCAL MUSIC: Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: AMV2O1, AMU101
or AMU201
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance
of various kinds of music, including
baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-
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Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed
creative activities, and analyse and
evaluate live and recorded music
while developing their technical
and imaginative abilities. Students
taking this course will satisfy expectations through the focus of vocal
music.
AMV4M1 One Credit
VOCAL MUSIC: Grade 12,
University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: AMV3M1
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of
music from the romantic period and
from the twentieth century, including jazz, popular music, art music,
and Canadian and non-Western
music. Students will concentrate on
developing interpretive skills and the
ability to work independently. They
will also complete complex creative
projects in which they make use of
new technologies. Students taking
this course will satisfy expectations
through the focus of vocal music.
AMI4M1 One Credit
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: Grade
12, University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: AMI3M1
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of
music from the romantic period and
from the twentieth century, including jazz, popular music, art music,
and Canadian and non-Western
music. Students will concentrate on
developing interpretive skills and the
ability to work independently. They
will also complete complex creative
projects in which they make use of
new technologies. Students taking
this course will satisfy expectations
through the focus of instrumental
music.
ART
A fee of $10.00 will be collected
from students in all art courses
except photography which has a fee
of $20.00
AVI101 One Credit
VISUAL ARTS: Grade 9, Open
This course is exploratory in nature,
offering an overview of visual arts
as a foundation for further study.
Students will become familiar with
the elements and principles of
design and the expressive qualities
of various materials by using a range
of media, processes, techniques,
and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes
and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical
context.
AVI201 One Credit
VISUAL ARTS: Grade 10, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course enables students to
develop their skills in producing
and presenting art by introducing
them to new ideas, material, and
processes for artistic exploration
and experimentation. Students will
apply the elements and principles
of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the
critical analysis process to reflect on
and interpret art within a personal,
contemporary, and historical context.
AWQ2O1 One Credit
PHOTOGRAPHY: Grade 10, Open
This course begins with the origins
and historical development of photography leading to the evolution of
photography as an art form. Students
will receive instruction and practice in camera handling, filters and
lenses. This course emphasizes digital photographic equipment, theory
and processes. Using digital SLR
cameras students will learn camera
operation, composition computer
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photo manipulation and creative
expression. Emphasis is placed on
creating a personal vision and style.
Upon completion, students should
be able to successfully shoot, digitally manipulate, and print a wellconceived composition. There is a
$20 fee for materials used in this
course.
AVI3M1 One Credit
VISUAL ARTS: Grade 11
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: AVI101 or
AVI201
This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and
skills in visual arts. Students will
use the creative process to explore
a wide range of themes through
studio work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the creation of
collage, multimedia works, and
works using emergent technologies.
Students will use the critical analysis
process when evaluating their own
work and the work of others. The
course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a
program focused on a particular artform (e.g. photography, video, computer graphics, information design).
AWN301/AWP301 Two Credits
PAINTING/SCULPTURE: Grade
11, Open
explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be
applied in their own art production.
This course focuses on studio activities in painting and sculpture as
visual arts. Students will create art
works that explore a wide range of
subject matter, and will evaluate art
works using specific criteria. They
will also examine historical and cultural contexts of Western art (including Canadian art) and art from various world cultures to support their
study of specific media. Course
expectations will be met through
the focus of painting and sculpture.
Students are encouraged to sign up
for both courses as a package.
NAC1O1 One Credit
EXPRESSING ABORIGINAL
CULTURES: Mixed grades, Open
This course examines Aboriginal
cultures in Canada through an
exploration of art forms – painting,
sculpture, storytelling, dance, and
music – created by Aboriginal artists. Students will learn to identify
Aboriginal art forms and describe
relationships between the art forms
and Aboriginal traditions, philosophy, and culture. Students will also
create their own art forms to express
their understanding of Aboriginal
identity, relationships, and sovereignty.
PREREQUISITE: AVI1O1 or AVI 2O1
BDI3CA One Credit
THE BUSINESS OF ART
Grade 11, College Preparation
Must Also Take ONE or More of
the Following Art Courses During
the Same Academic Year:
AVI3M1 Visual Arts
AWN3O1 Painting
AWP3O1 Sculpture
AVI4M1 Visual Arts
NAC1O1 Expressing Aboriginal
Cultures
AWI3O1 One Credit
FASHION DESIGN: Grade 11,
Open
PREREQUISITE: AVI1O1 or AVI201
This course provides students with
opportunities to develop a postsecondary portfolio and to further
develop their skills and knowledge
on a visual arts based curriculum.
Students will explore a range of subject matter through studio design
activities. Students will also analyse
historical and contemporary aspects
of fashion as well as educational and
career potentials. Course expectations will be met through the focus
of fashion design.
AVI4M1 One Credit
VISUAL ARTS: Grade 12,
University/College
PREREQUISITE: AVI3M1 or AVI3O1
This course focuses on enabling
students to refine their use of the
creative process when creating and
presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of
traditional and emerging media and
technologies. Students will use the
critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The
studio program enables students to
These courses taken together allow
students to turn their artistic talents into a real business by learning about the fundamental business concepts to sell their own art.
Students develop the skills needed
to discover opportunities for starting an art based business by exploring methods of generating creative
ideas, conducting market research,
organizing the necessary resources
and planning the financial aspects
for their business. Through handson experiences, students will design
their own pieces of art in their senior
art classes to be showcased and sold
in the community and world wide.
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Business
Studies
The Business Studies Department
offers a variety of courses
that provide students with the
opportunity to develop a basic
understanding of how the world of
business operates. Among the fields
of study offered in the department
are:
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Introduction to Business
Marketing
Accounting
Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business
Computer Use in Business
Business Certificate of
Endorsement
Any student that successfully
completes 5 more courses in
Business Studies OR in Computer
and Information Sciences will
receive a Certificate of Endorsement
in Business Studies with their
graduation diploma if they wish.
This certificate is a quick way for the
student to show potential employers
or post secondary institutions of their
completion of a number of business
courses. (If the student wishes the
certificate they must apply for it in
their final year.)
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INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS
BTT1O1 One Credit
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTERS: Grade 9, Open
This course introduces students to how
information technology (computers)
is used in businesses. Students will
learn how to use business related
computer programs such as: word
processing, slide show presentations,
spreadsheets, graphics, database,
web page making programs,
animation and web browsers. This
course teaches students about the
basic tools in software programs
that the business world will expect
them to know. Other topics covered
in the course include: learning
about the parts of the computer,
designing ergonomically sound work
environments, computer careers
and the laws pertaining to the use of
information found on the Internet.
BBI2O1 One Credit
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS:
Grade 10, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to
the world of business. Students will
develop an understanding of the
functions of business, including
accounting, marketing, information
technology, human resources, and
production. This course builds a
foundation for further studies in
business and helps students develop
the business knowledge and skills
they will need in their everyday lives
such as personal money management.
Students will make a “rock product”
and participate in a computer based
business simulation to enhance their
business knowledge.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
ACCOUNTING
BAF3M1, One Credit
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FUNDAMENTALS: Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to
the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students
will develop financial analysis and
decision-making skills that will assist
them in future studies and/or career
opportunities in business. Students
will acquire an understanding of
accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized
accounting, and current issues in
accounting. Students will participate in a computer based business
simulation to enhance their accounting knowledge. Spreadsheets and
accounting software will also be
used.
An accounting workbook for $20 is
recommended
BAT4M1 One Credit
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
PRINCIPLES: Grade 12,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: BAF3M1
This course introduces students to
advanced accounting principles that
will prepare them for post secondary studies in business. Students will
learn about financial statements for
various forms of business ownership
and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions.
This course further develops accounting methods for assets and introduces
accounting for partnerships, corporations, and sources of financing.
MARKETING
BMI3C1 One Credit
MARKETING: GOODS, SERVICES,
EVENTS: Grade 11, College
Preparation
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of product mar-
keting, which includes the marketing of goods, services, and events.
Students will examine how trends,
issues, global economic changes,
and information technology influence consumer buying habits.
Students will engage in marketing research, develop marketing
strategies, and produce a marketing plan for a product of their
choice. Students will participate
in a computer business simulation
to enhance their marketing knowledge.
ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES
BDI3C1 One Credit
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE
VENTURE: Grade 11, College
Preparation
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to
the concepts behind starting a successful business. Students develop
the skills needed to discover opportunities in the school and community for starting either a student-run
school-based business or a summer
business; explore methods of generating creative ideas; conduct market
research; organize the resources and
plan the financial aspects for their
business. Through hands-on experiences, students will have opportunities to develop the values, traits, and
skills most often associated with
successful entrepreneurs.
management techniques. Students
will complete the components of a
venture plan including a web site for
their business.
BDI3CA One Credit
THE BUSINESS OF ART
Grade 11, College Preparation
Must Also Take ONE or More of
the Following Art Courses During
the Same Academic Year:
AVI3M1 Visual Arts
AWN3O1 Painting
AWP3O1 Sculpture
AVI4M1 Visual Arts
NAC1O1 Expressing Aboriginal
Cultures
These courses taken together allow
students to turn their artistic talents into a real business by learning about the fundamental business concepts to sell their own art.
Students develop the skills needed
to discover opportunities for starting an art based business by exploring methods of generating creative
ideas, conducting market research,
organizing the necessary resources
and planning the financial aspects
for their business. Through handson experiences, students will design
their own pieces of art in their senior
art classes to be showcased and sold
in the community and world wide.
BDV4C1 One Credit
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: VENTURE
PLANNING IN AN ELECTRONIC
AGE: Grade 12, College
Preparation
PREREQUISITE: None
RECOMMENDED: BDI3C1
Students will explore the development of a business plan, engage in
extensive market research to learn
about their potential customers, identify the legal requirements of running
a business, explore available financing options and learn about different
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Information TECHNOLOGY
BTA3O1 One Credit
INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY: THE DIGITAL
ENVIRONMENT: Grade 11, Open
PREREQUISITE: none
This course allows students to learn
about advanced software tools
required to begin a career in the
world of e-commerce. Students will
explore programs such as: desktop
publishing, slide show presentations,
Windows movie maker, graphics,
spreadsheets, web page making,
flash animation and Internet browsers. The concept and operation of
e-business will be explored, and
students will design and create an
e-business web site. The skills developed in this course will prepare students for success in the workplace
and/or post-secondary studies.
BTX4C1 One Credit
INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY: MULTIMEDIA
SOLUTIONS: Grade 12, College
Preparation
PREREQUISITE: BTA3O1
This course provides students with
the opportunity to apply their
information and communication
technology skills while working
in a team environment. Through a
project-based approach, students
will have opportunities to integrate common business software
applications and apply multimedia
techniques. Students will further
develop their understanding of electronic business and e-commerce
environments. The skills acquired
in this course will prepare students
for success in post secondary studies and in their future careers.
CANADIAN
& WORLD
STUDIES
GEOGRAPHY
CGC1P1 One Credit
GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA:
Grade 9, Applied
This course draws upon students’
everyday experiences and uses a
variety of frameworks, including
ecozones, to help students learn
about the geography of Canada and
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the country’s place in the global
community. Students will investigate the interconnections among the
country’s land forms, climate, soils,
plants, animals, and human activities in order to understand Canada’s
physical character and diversity, and
various kinds of interactions.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
BBB4M1 One Credit
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
FOUNDATIONS: Grade 12,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Any University,
University/College or College
Preparation course in Business
Studies, English or Canadian and
World Studies.
This course provides an overview of
the importance of international business and trade in the global economy
and explores the factors that influence success in international markets.
Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with
marketing, distribution, and managing
an international business effectively.
Students will select a foreign country
to focus on throughout the course as
they develop an international trade
manual for that country. Students will
participate in a computer based business simulation to enhance their business knowledge.
CGC1D1 One Credit
GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA:
Grade 9, Academic
This course uses a variety of frameworks, including ecozones and
principles of physical, human, and
economic geography, to explore
the distinct and evolving character of Canada’s geography. Students
will investigate the interconnections
between the environment and human
activities in Canadian ecozones in
order to understand Canada’s diversity and role in the world.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
CGF3M1 One Credit
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY:
PATTERNS PROCESSES and
INTERACTIONS: Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: CGC1D1 or CGC1P1
This course examines the major patterns of physical geography and the
powerful forces that affect them.
Students will investigate the dynamic
nature of the earth, the evolving relationship between the planet and its
people, and the factors that limit our
ability to predict the changes that will
occur. Students will use a wide range
of geotechnologies and inquiry methods to investigate the distribution and
interaction of the elements of their
physical environment and to communicate their findings.
CGG3O1 One Credit
REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY,
TRAVEL and TOURISM: Grade 11,
Open
Prerequisite: CGC1P1 or CGC1D1
This course focuses on travel and
tourism to examine the unique
characteristics of selected world
regions from a geographic perspective. Students will develop an
understanding and appreciation of
the ways in which the natural environments, economies, cultures, and
other aspects of world regions interact. There are many opportunities
for students to enrich their learning
experiences through international
foods, music and videos.
CGR4M1 One Credit
environment and resource
management: Grade 12,
University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college preparation course in
Canadian and World Studies, English
or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course investigates the complexity and fragility of ecosystems
and the effects of human activities on
them. Students will study the prin-
ciples of sustainability and resource
management and evaluate various
approaches to achieving a more sustainable relationship between the
environment, society, and the economy. A field trip is planned.
CGW4U1 One Credit
Canadian and world issues:
a geographic analysis
Grade 12, University Preparation
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college preparation course in
Canadian and World Studies, English
or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course draws on geographic
concepts, skills, methods, and technologies to analyse significant issues
facing Canadians as citizens of an
interdependent world. Students will
examine the challenges of creating
a sustainable and equitable future
through the study of a range of topics, including economic interdependence; geopolitical conflict; regional
disparities in the ability to meet basic
human needs: and protection of the
planet’s life-support systems. This is
an excellent program for students
interested in pursuing global studies
and international development at the
university level.
HISTORY
CHV2O1 Half Credit
CIVICS: Grade 10, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course explores what it means
to be an informed, participating
citizen in a democratic society.
Students will learn about the elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship in
local, and global contexts. In addition, students will learn about social
change, examine decision-making
processes in Canada, explore their
own and others’ beliefs and perspectives on civics questions, and
learn how to think and act critically
and creatively about public issues.
CHC2D1 One Credit
CANADIAN HISTORY IN THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY: Grade 10,
Academic
This course explores Canadian
participation in global events and
traces our development as a country through changes in population,
economy, and technology. Students
will analyse the elements that constitute Canadian identity, learn the
stories of both individuals and communities, and study the evolution
of political and social structures.
Students will learn about differing
interpretations of the past, and will
come to understand the importance
in historical studies of chronology
and cause-and-effect relationships.
They will also learn to develop and
support a thesis, conduct research
and analysis, and effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.
CHC2P1 One Credit
CANADIAN HISTORY IN THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY: Grade 10,
Applied
This course traces Canadian history
from Wilfrid Laurier’s pronouncement that the twentieth century
belongs to Canada to the United
Nations’ recognition of Canada as
one of the best countries in which to
live. Students will learn about various expressions of Canadian identity, the stories of individuals and
communities, and changes in political and social structures. Students
will discover the importance in historical studies of chronology and
cause-and-effect relationships. As
well, they will be given opportunities to formulate appropriate questions, develop informed opinions,
and present information in a variety
of ways.
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CHC2L1 One Credit
CANADIAN HISTORY IN THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY: Grade 10,
Locally Developed
This course traces Canadian history
from Wilfrid Laurier’s pronouncement that the twentieth century
belongs to Canada to the United
Nations’ recognition of Canada as
one of the best countries in which to
live. Students will learn about various expressions of Canadian identity, the stories of individuals and
communities, and changes in political and social structures. Students
will discover the importance in historical studies of chronology and
cause-and-effect relationships. As
well, they will be given opportunities to formulate appropriate questions, develop informed opinions,
and present information in a variety
of ways.
(Recommendation of Principal)
CHA3U1 One Credit
AMERICAN HISTORY: Grade 11,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D1
This course examines the development of American social, political, and economic structures from
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colonial times to the present.
Students will analyse the chronology of events and evaluate the roles
played by specific individuals and
groups throughout American history. Students will conduct research
and analysis, and communicate in
a variety of ways, their knowledge
and understanding of the country
that is Canada’s closest neighbour
and most important cultural influence and economic partner.
CHW3M1 One Credit
WORLD HISTORY TO THE
SIXTEENTH CENTURY: Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D1 or CHC2P1
This course investigates the history
of humanity from earliest times
to the sixteenth century. Students
will analyse diverse societies from
around the world, with particular
regard to the political, cultural,
and economic structures and historical forces that form the foundation of the modern world. They will
examine the influence of selected
individuals and groups, as well as
of particular innovations, and will
develop skills of historical inquiry,
organization, analysis, and com-
munication. Civilizations examined include Egypt, Greece, Rome
and Europe in the Middle Ages.
CHT3O1 One Credit
TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY:
GLOBAL and REGIONAL
PERSPECTIVES: Grade 11, Open
PREREQUISITE: CHC2P1 or CHC2D1
This course focuses on events and
issues in twentieth century world
history. Students will analyse issues
related to the two world wars, the
cold war, post-1945 regional conflicts, human rights, changes in
everyday life, and the problems
facing developing countries. The
skills and knowledge developed in
the course will help students understand and analyse the challenges
facing peoples, both historically
and at the present time, in various
parts of the world.
CHI4U1 One Credit
CANADA: HISTORY, IDENTITY
and CULTURE: Grade 12,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course in
Canadian and World Studies, English
or Social Sciences and Humanities.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
This course examines the evolution of a Canadian national identity.
Students will learn how modern
Canada was shaped by the interaction among Aboriginal peoples, the
French, the English, and subsequent
immigrant groups. This course will
enable students to evaluate major
social, economic, and political
changes in Canadian history. The
understanding students gain through
their examination of Canada’s historical and cultural roots will allow
them to formulate a definition of
what it means to be Canadian.
CHY4U1 One Credit
WORLD HISTORY: THE WEST and the
WORLD, Grade 12, University Prep.
PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course in
Canadian and World Studies, English
or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course investigates the major
trends in Western civilization and
world history from the sixteenth
century to the present. Students will
learn about the interaction between
the emerging west and other regions
of the world and about the development of modern social, political,
and economic systems. The skills
and knowledge developed in this
course will enable the student to
understand and appreciate both the
character of historical change and
the historical roots of contemporary
issues.
CHY4C1 One Credit
WORLD HISTORY: THE WEST
and the WORLD, Grade 12, College
Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Any university or
university/college, or college preparation course in Canadian and World
Studies, English or Social Sciences
and Humanities.
This course explores the history
of the world since the sixteenth
century, emphasizing the interaction between the emerging West
and other regions of the world.
Students will learn about a variety
of economic, social, and political
systems and the changes they have
undergone over time. Students
will acquire sound skills of historical inquiry and will develop an
appreciation of the forces that have
formed our modern world.
ECONOMICS
CIA4U1 One Credit
ANALYSING CURRENT
ECONOMIC ISSUES: Grade 12,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course in
Canadian and World Studies, English
or Social Sciences and Humanities.
This course explores the choices
that individuals and societies
make about the use of resources
in a competitive global economy.
Students will use economic concepts and models, as well as methods of economic inquiry, to analyse
current economic issues and make
informed economic choices based
on their analysis.
LAW
CLU3M1 One Credit
UNDERSTANDING CANADIAN
LAW: Grade 11, University/
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D1 or CHC2P1
This course explores legal issues
that directly affect students’ lives.
Students will acquire a practical knowledge of Canada’s legal
system and learn how to analyse
legal issues. They will also be given
opportunities to develop informed
opinions on legal issues and to
defend those opinions and communicate legal knowledge in a variety
of ways and settings, including
legal research projects, mock trials,
and debates.
CLU3E1 One Credit
UNDERSTANDING CANADIAN
LAW, Grade 11, Workplace
Preparation
PREREQUISITE: CHC2P1 or CHC2D1
This course explores elements of
Canadian law that are relevant to
students as they prepare to enter
the labour force. Students will
learn to develop informed opinions
on legal issues and to express and
defend their opinions in a variety
of ways. Practical experience and
active learning strategies will be
emphasized.
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Computer
STUDIES
ICS2O1 One Credit
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
STUDIES: Grade 10, Open
PREREQUISITE: none
This course introduces students
to computer programming using
Scratch and Visual Basics. Students
will plan and write simple computer
programs by applying fundamental
programming concepts, and learn
to create clear and maintainable
internal documentation. They will
also learn about hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices.
Students will also investigate the
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social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding
of environmental and ethical issues
related to the use of computers.
ICS3U1 One Credit
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
SCIENCE: Grade 11, University
Preparation
PREREQUISITE: none
This course introduces students to
computer science and programming. Students will design software
independently and as part of a
team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the
software development life-cycle
model. They will also write and use
subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of
problems as their understanding of
the computing environment grows.
They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging
research in computer science, and
global career trends in computerrelated fields. Students will be suing
Visual Basic and Java programming
languages. ICS4U1 will be available
in 2012-2013.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
ENGLISH
ENG1D1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 9, Academic
This course emphasizes the analytical
reading, writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that students
need for success in the secondary
school academic programs and their
daily lives. Students will study and
interpret texts from contemporary and
historical periods, including short stories, poems, and short essays, and will
investigate and create media works.
An important focus will be the correct
and effective use of spoken and written language.
ENG1P1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 9, Applied
This course emphasizes key reading,
writing, oral communication, and
thinking skills that students need for
success in secondary school and their
daily lives. Students will study plays,
short stories, and newspaper and
magazine articles, and will describe
and create media works. An important focus will be the correct use of
spoken and written language.
ENG1L1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 9, Locally
Developed
This course provides foundational
literacy and communication skills to
prepare students for success in secondary school, and in daily life. The
ENG 1L course will lead students to
ENG 2L and to the Grade 11 and
12 Workplace Preparation English
courses. This course is organized
by strands that develop listening and
speaking skills, reading and viewing
skills, and writing skills. The focus
is the clear and accurate use of language in a variety of contexts.
ENG2D1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 10, Academic
PREREQUISITE: Grade 9 English
This course extends the range of
analytic, reading, writing, oral communication and thinking skills that
students need for success in secondary school academic programs.
Students will study and interpret
challenging text from contemporary
and historical periods, including
novels, poems, plays, and opinion
pieces, and will analyse and create
effective media works. An important
focus will be the thoughtful use of
spoken and written language.
and thinking, and reflect regularly
upon their growth in these areas.
ENG3U1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 11,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ENG2D1
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and
communication skills. Students will
analyse challenging texts, both contemporary and historical; conduct
research and analyse the information
gathered; write persuasive and literary
essays: and analyse the relationship
among media forms, audiences, and
media industry practices. An important focus will be on understanding the
development of the English language.
ENG3C1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 11,
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ENG2P1 or ENG2D1
ENG2P1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 10, Applied
PREREQUISITE: Grade 9 English
This course extends the range of
reading, writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that students need for success in all areas
of the curriculum. Students will
study novels, poems, magazines,
and reports, and will describe,
design, and produce effective
media works. An important focus
will be the clear and coherent use
of spoken and written language.
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking,
and communication skills. Students
will study the content, form, and
style of informational texts and literary works; write explanations, letters, and reports; and investigate the
connections among media forms,
audiences, and media industry
practices. An important focus will
be on establishing appropriate voice
and using business and technical
language with precision and clarity.
NBE3C1 One Credit
ENG2L1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Contemporary Aboriginal
Voices, Grade 11, College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ENG2D1 or ENG2P1
This course is organized by strands
that extend listening and talking skills,
reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on
refining foundational literacy skills and
in using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students build on their strategies
and engage in the processes involved
in talking, listening, reading, writing,
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking,
and communication skills through
the study of works in English by
Aboriginal writers. Students will
study the content,form, and style
of informational texts and literary
and media works, and will develop
an appreciation of the wealth and
complexity of Aboriginal writing.
Students will also write reports,
ENGLISH: Grade 10, Locally Developed
PREREQUISITE: A Grade 9 English credit
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correspondence, and persuasive
essays, and analyse the relationship
between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be
on establishing appropriate voice
and using business and technical
language with precision and clarity.
Note: This course can be taken in
place of ENG3C to count towards
your OSSD.
ENG3E1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 11, Workplace
Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Grade 10 English
This course emphasizes the development of literacy critical thinking,
and communication skills. Students
will study the content, form, and
style of informational texts and literary works; write explanations, letters,
and reports; and investigate the connections among media forms, audiences, and media industry practices.
An important focus will be on using
language clearly, accurately, and
effectively in a variety of contexts.
ENG4U1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 12,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ENG3U1
This course emphasizes consolidation
of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyse a range of challenging texts from
various time periods, countries, and
cultures; write analytical and argumentative essays and a major paper for
an independent literary research project; and apply key concepts to analyse
media works. An important focus will
be on understanding academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument.
ENG4C1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 12,
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ENG3C1
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and
communication skills. Students will
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analyse informational texts and literary works from various time periods,
countries, and cultures; write research
reports, summaries, and short analytical essays; complete an independent
study project; and analyse the interactions among media forms, audiences,
and media industry practices. An
important focus will be on establishing
appropriate style and using business
and technical language effectively.
ENG4E1 One Credit
ENGLISH: Grade 12,
Workplace Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Workplace Preparation
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking,
and communication skills. Students
will study informational texts and
literature from various countries
and cultures; write summaries,
reports, resumes, and short essays;
complete an independent research
project; and explain the connections among media forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus will be on
using specialized language related
to the workplace accurately and
coherently in appropriate contexts.
OPTIONAL COURSES
EMS3O1 One Credit
MEDIA STUDIES: Grade 11, Open
PREREQUISITE: ENG2P1 OR ENG2D1
This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand media communication in the twenty-first century and
to use media effectively and responsibly. Through analysing the forms
and messages of a variety of media
works and audiences responses to
them, and through creating their own
media works, students will develop
critical thinking skills, aesthetic
and ethical judgements, and skills
in viewing, representing, listening,
speaking, reading, and writing.
EWC4U1 One Credit
The Writer’s Craft: Grade 12,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ENG3U1
This course emphasizes knowledge
and skills related to the craft of writing.
Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach
to produce a range of works; identify
and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify
effective ways to improve the quality
of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study
project, and investigate opportunities
for publication and for writing careers.
ETS4U1 One Credit
STUDIES IN LITERATURE(SCIENCE
FICTION): Grade 12,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ENG3U1
This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary
criticism related to the genre of science
fiction. This course will use a sampling
of the world’s most influential science
fiction literature to critically examine
what drives scientific research and
to speculate upon potential social
impacts. Students will analyze a range
of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally,
critically, and creatively to them. They
will also assess critical interpretations,
write analytical essays examine current
trends in scientific research, and complete an independent study project.
EWC4C1 One Credit
The Writer’s Craft: Grade 12,
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ENG3C1
This course emphasizes knowledge
and skills related to the craft of writing.
Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach
to produce a range of works; identify
and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify
effective ways to improve the quality
of their writing. They will also com-
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
plete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study
project, and investigate opportunities
for publication and for writing careers.
OLC4O1 One Credit
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL
LITERACY COURSE: Grade 12,
Open
This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the
cross-curricular literacy skills that are
evaluated by the Ontario Secondary
School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students
who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy
requirement for graduation. Students
will read a variety of information,
narrative, and graphic texts and will
produce a variety of forms of writing,
including summaries, information
paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news
reports. Students will also maintain
and manage a portfolio containing a
record of their reading experiences
and samples of their writing.
will expand their ability to understand and speak French through
conversations, discussion, and
presentations. They will also read
media-related short stories, articles,
poems, and songs and write brief
descriptions, letters, dialogues, and
invitations.
FSF3U1 One Credit
CORE FRENCH: University
Preparation
Eligibility Requirement: Students who
have been eligible to write the OSSLT at
least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once . (Students who have
already met the literacy requirement for
graduation may be eligible to take the
course under special circumstances, at
the discretion of the principal.)
FRENCH as a second language
Fees and Equipment
It is highly recommended that every
student of French purchase a good
French-English dictionary. Note:
Students will be required to buy a
workbook. Price: Approximately
$10.00 per year.
FSF1D1 One Credit
CORE FRENCH: Grade 9,
Academic
This course emphasizes the further
development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills.
Students will build on and apply
their knowledge of French while
exploring a variety of themes, such
as relationships, trends, and careers.
Thematic readings, which include
a selection of short stories, articles,
and poems, will serve as stepping
stones to oral and written activities.
FSF1P1 One Credit
CORE FRENCH: Grade 9, Applied
This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication skills, using the theme of
media. The development of oral
communication skills will be integrated with the development of
reading and writing skills. Students
FSF2D1 One Credit
CORE FRENCH: Grade 10,
Academic
PREREQUISITE: FSF1D1
This course enables students to
increase their knowledge of the
French language, further develop
their language skills, and deepen
their understanding and appreciation
of francophone culture around the
world. Exploring a variety of themes,
students will develop and apply critically thinking skills in discussion, in
their analysis and interpretation of
texts and in their own writing.
FSF2P1 One Credit
CORE FRENCH: Grade 10, Applied
PREREQUISITE: FSF1D1 or FSF1P1
This course emphasizes the further
development of oral communication, reading and writing skills using
a broad based theme such as adolescence. Students will expand their
knowledge of French by studying a
series of theme related topics, such
as students’ rights and responsibilities, relationships with peers and
adults, and part-time jobs.
PREREQUISITE: FSF2D1
This course draws on a variety of
themes to promote extensive development of reading and writing
skills and to reinforce oral communication skills. Students will gain
a greater understanding of French
speaking cultures in Canada and
around the world through their reading of a variety of materials, including a short novel or a play. Students
will produce various written assignments, including a formal essay. The
use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both
spoken and written French will be
emphasized throughout the course.
FSF4U1 One Credit
CORE FRENCH: Grade 12,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: FSF3U1
This course draws on a variety of
themes to promote development
of French-language skills. Students
will consolidate their oral skills
as they discuss literature, culture
and current issues. They will read
a variety of texts and will write a
formal essay. The use of correct
grammar and appropriate language
conventions in both spoken and
written French will be emphasized
throughout the course.
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GUIDANCE
& CAREER
EDUCATION
GLE1O1 One Credit
LEARNING STRATEGIES: SKILLS
FOR SUCCESS: Grade 9, Open
This course explores learning
strategies necessary for secondary school success, and assists
students in becoming more independent learners. A wide range of
strategies are covered, including
organization, time management,
homework/assignment
completion, test taking skills, and personality/learning styles. With intensive teacher support, students will
focus on improving basic literacy,
and numeracy skills. Students will
develop these strategies, and learn
how to apply them for success in
school and everyday living. This
course will increase students’ confidence, motivation, and ability
to learn. (Recommendation of the
Grade 8 teacher)
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GLC2O1 Half Credit
CAREER STUDIES: Grade 10,
Open
This course teaches students how to
develop and achieve personal goals
in education and work and contribute to their communities. Students
learning will include assessing
their own knowledge, skills, and
characteristics and investigating
economic trends, workplace organization, work opportunities, and
ways to search for work. The course
explores post-secondary learning
options, prepares students for community based learning, and helps
them build the capabilities needed
for managing work and life transitions. Students will design action
plans for pursuing their goals.
GLD2O1 Two Credits
DISCOVERING THE
WORKPLACE: Grade 10, Open
Students work with others to
design learning experiences to
investigate and develop the workplace Essential Skills and work
habits required to be successfully
employed. Students develop an
understanding of work through
practical hands on experiences in
the school and in the community
using authentic workplace materials. They investigate occupations of
interest through experiential opportunities (e.g. community projects,
work sites visits, guest speakers, job
shadowing, work experience simulations). This course helps students
make plans for continued learning
and work.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
GPP3O1 One Credit
MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND
PEER HELPING SKILLS: Grade 11,
Open
PREREQUISITE: GLC 2O1
This course prepares and motivates
students to provide leadership and
assistance to others in their school
and community. Students develop
skills in communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, teamwork, conflict management and
apply them in roles such as tutoring,
mentoring, student council or peer
mediators. Students also learn the
value and complexity of social diversity while acquiring an appreciation
of the importance of contributing to
their communities and helping others throughout their lives. Additional
application form required, available
in Guidance Office.
GWL3O1 One Credit
DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE:
Grade 11, Open
PREREQUISITE: GLC 2O1
This course prepares students to
make successful transitions to postsecondary work and education
or training. Students will explore
the realities and opportunities of
modern workplaces while refining
their employability skills and learning how to manage their careers.
Students will target appropriate
postsecondary education or training options and begin to implement
an action plan for postsecondary
success.
GLN4O1 Three Credits
NAVIGATING THE WORKPLACE:
Grade 12, Open (Coop Component)
Students work with others to design
learning experiences to investigate and develop the workplace
Essential Skills and work habits
required for success in all workplaces. Through participation in
authentic workplace experiences
(e.g. information interviews, worksite tours, work experiences) they
explore occupations and careers
of interest. Students make plans for
continued learning and work and
investigate the resources and supports required to make a smooth
transition to their post-secondary
destination.
Remember that 40 hours of Community Involvement is a mandatory
requirement for graduation. Don’t leave it until the end of Grade 12.
HEALTH &
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
A $30 course fee is assigned to each
Physical Education class. It includes
the Healthy Active Living Workbook,
aquatics and a field trip. Field trips
vary dependant on course (canoeing, rock climbing, golfing etc.)
PPL1OF (Female) and PPL1OM
(Male) One Credit
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
EDUCATION, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course emphasizes students’
daily participation in a variety of
enjoyable physical activities that
promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will learn movement
techniques and principles, ways to
improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety/injuryprevention strategies. They will
investigate issues related to healthy
sexuality and the use and abuse of
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alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Students will participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social
skills.
PAF2O1 (Co-ed) and
PAF 2OF (female) One credit
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
EDUCATION: PERSONAL and
FITNESS ACTIVITIES: Grade 10, Open
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course emphasizes regular
participation with a focus on personal fitness and weight training.
Student learning will include the
application of movement principles
to refine skills to enhance personal
competence. Students will develop
and implement personal fitness
plans. Students will examine issues
related to healthy eating, healthy
sexuality, substance use and abuse:
and the use of informed decisionmaking, conflict resolution, and
social skills in making personal
choices. Expectations will be met
through the focus of personal fitness activities with emphasize in
strength and conditioning.
PPL3OF (Female) and PPL3OM
(Male) One Credit
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
EDUCATION: Grade 11, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
PPL2OF (Female) and PPL2OM
(Male) One Credit
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
EDUCATION, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course emphasizes regular
participation in a variety of enjoyable activities that promote lifelong
healthy active living. Student learning will include the application
of movement principles to refine
skills; participation for personal
competence, fitness, and health;
examination of issues related to
healthy sexuality, healthy eating,
substance use and abuse, and the
use of informed decision-making,
conflict resolution and social skills
in making personal choices.
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This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable
physical activities that have the
potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students
will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of
movement skills, and will be given
opportunities to practise goalsetting, decision-making, social,
and interpersonal skills. Students
will also study the components of
healthy relationships, reproductive
health, mental health, and personal
safety.
* PAF female courses will be
offered dependant on the number of students interested. All
other PAF courses will be co-ed.
PAF3O1 (Co-ed) and
PAF 3OF (female) One Credit
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
EDUCATION: PERSONAL and
FITNESS ACTIVITIES: Grade 11,
Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course emphasizes regular
participation with a focus on personal fitness and weight training.
Student learning will include the
application of movement principles to refine skills to enhance personal competence. Students will
develop and implement personal
fitness plans. Students will examine
issues related to healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental
health and personal safety. Students
will also be given the opportunity
to practise goal-setting, decisionmaking, social and interpersonal
skills. Expectations will be met
through the focus of personal fitness activities with emphasize in
strength and conditioning.
PAL 3OB (Co-ed) One Credit
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
EDUCATION: BASKETBALL
FOCUS: Grade 11, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course focuses on the development of the personalized
approach to healthy active living
through participation in basketball
focused activities. Student learning will include the application
of movement principles to refine
skills to enhance personal competence. Students will develop
and implement personal fitness
plans. Students will examine issues
related to healthy relationships,
reproductive health, mental health
and personal safety. Students will
also be given the opportunity to
practise goal-setting, decision making, social and interpersonal skills.
Expectations will be met through
the focus of basketball related
activities.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
PPZ 3O1 (Co-ed) One credit
HEALTH FOR LIFE Grade 11, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course helps students develop
a personalized approach to healthy
living. Students will examine the factors that affect their own health and
the health of individuals as members of the community. They will
learn about the components of the
VITALITY approach to healthy living
– an initiative that promotes healthy
eating, and active lifestyle, and a
positive self-image.
Throughout
this course, students will develop
the skills necessary to take charge
of and improve their own health, as
well as to encourage others to lead
healthy lives
PPL4OF (Female)PPL 4OM (Male)
PPL4O1 (Co-ed) One Credit
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
EDUCATION: Grade 12, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to
healthy active living through participation in a variety of sports and
recreational activities that have the
potential to engage students’ interest
throughout their lives. Students will
develop and implement personal
physical fitness plans. In addition,
they will be given opportunities to
refine their decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal
skills, with a view to enhancing
their mental health and their relationships with others.
PAF 4O1 (Co-ed) and
PAF 4OF (female) One Credit
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
EDUCATION: PERSONAL and
FITNESS ACTIVITIES: Grade 12,
Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course emphasizes regular participation with a focus on personal
fitness and weight training. Student
learning will include the application
of movement principles to refine
skills to enhance personal competence. Students will develop and
implement personal fitness plans.
Students will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making,
conflict resolution and interpersonal
skills, with a view to enhancing their
mental health and their relationships with others. Expectations will
be met through the focus of personal
fitness activities with an emphasis in
strength and conditioning.
PLF4C1 One Credit
RECREATION and FITNESS
LEADERSHIP: Grade 12, College
Preparation PREREQUISITE: Any
Grade 11 or 12 open course in health
and physical education.
This course focuses on the development of leadership and coordination
MATHEMATICS
MPM1D1 One Credit
Principles of Mathematics:
Grade 9, Academic
This course enables students to
develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra,
analytic geometry, and measurement
and geometry through investigation,
the effective use of technology, and
abstract reasoning. Students will
investigate relationships, which they
will then generalize as equations of
lines, and will determine the connections between different representations of a linear relation. They will
also explore relationships that emerge
from the measurement of threedimensional figures and two-dimen-
skills related to recreational activities.
Students will acquire the knowledge
and skills required to plan, organize, and implement recreational
events. They will also learn how to
promote the value of physical fitness,
personal well-being, and personal
safety to others through mentoring.
The course will prepare students for
college programs in recreational, leisure, and fitness leadership. Students
will have the opportunity to be certified in CPR and First Aid. (Course fee
$45.00).
PSE4U1 One Credit
EXERCISE SCIENCE: Grade 12,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Any Grade 11
University
or
University/College
preparation course in Science, or any
Grade 11 or 12 open course in Health
and Physical Education.
This course focuses on the study of
human movement and of systems,
factors, and principles involved in
human development. Students will
learn about the effects of physical
activity on health and performance,
the evolution of physical activity and sports, and the factors that
influence an individual’s participation in physical activity. The course
prepares students for university
programs in physical education,
kinesiology, recreation, and sports
administration.
sional shapes. Students will reason
mathematically and communicate
their thinking as they solve multi-step
problems.
MFM1P1 One Credit
Foundations of
Mathematics: Grade 9, Applied
This course enables students to
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develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to the
introductory of algebra, proportional reasoning, and measurement
and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology,
and hands-on activities. Students
will investigate real-life examples
to develop various representations
of linear relations, and will determine the connections between
the representations. They will also
explore certain relationships that
emerge from the measurement of
three-dimensional figures and twodimensional shapes. Students will
consolidate their mathematical
skills as they solve problems and
communicate their thinking.
MAT1L1 One Credit
Essentials of Mathematics:
Grade 9, Locally Developed
Course
This course emphasizes further development of mathematical knowledge
and skill to prepare students for suc-
cess in their everyday lives, in the
workplace, and in the Grade 10 LDCC
course. The course is organized in
three strands related to money sense,
measurement, and proportional reasoning. In all strands, the focus is in
developing and consolidating key
foundational mathematical concepts
and skills by solving authentic, everyday problems. Students have opportunities to further develop their mathematical literacy and problem solving
skills and to continue developing their
skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical
math activities.
MAT2L1 One Credit
Essentials of Mathematics:
Grade 10
Preparation course. The course is organized in three strands related to money
sense, measurement, and proportional
reasoning. In all strands, the focus is
on strengthening and extending key
foundational mathematical concepts
and skills by solving authentic, everyday problems. Students have opportunities to extend their mathematical
literacy and problem-solving skills and
to continue developing their skills in
reading, writing, and oral language
through relevant and practical math
activities.
MPM2D1 One Credit
PRINCIPLES OF MATHEMATICS:
Grade 10, Academic
PREREQUISITE: MPM1D1
PREREQUISITE: A Grade 9 Mathematics
credit
This course emphasizes the extension
of mathematical knowledge and skills
to prepare students for success in their
everyday lives, in the workplace, and in
the Grade 11 Mathematics Workplace
This course enables the students to
broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem
solving and algebraic skills through
investigation, the effective use of
technology, and abstract reasoning.
Students will explore quadratic relationships and their applications; solve
MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS
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10
11
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ESSENTIALS
MATH
FOUNDATIONS OF
MATH
PRINCIPLES OF
MATH
MAT 1L1
MFM 1P1
MPM 1D1
ESSENTIALS
MATH
FOUNDATIONS OF
MATH
PRINCIPLES OF
MATH
MAT 2L1
MFM 2P1
MPM 2D1
MATH FOR WORK
AND EVERYDAY
LIFE
MEL 3E1
FOUNDATIONS
FOR COLLEGE
MATH
MBF 3C1
MATH FOR WORK
AND EVERYDAY
LIFE
MEL 4E1
FOUNDATIONS
FOR COLLEGE
MATH
MAP 4C1
FUNCTIONS
AND
MATH FOR
APPLICATIONS
COLLEGE
TECHNOLOGY
MCF
MCT 3M1
4C1
MATH FOR
COLLEGE
TECHNOLOGY
MCT 4C1
FUNCTIONS
MCR 3U1
MATH OF DATA
MANAGEMENT
ADVANCED
FUNCTIONS
MDM 4U1
MHF 4U1
CALCULUS AND
VECTORS
MCV 4U1
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NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the
trigonometry of right and acute angles.
Students will reason mathematically
as they solve multi-step problems and
communicate their thinking.
MFM2P1 One Credit
FOUNDATIONS OF
MATHEMATICS, Applied
PREREQUISITE: MFM1P1
This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of linear
relations and extend their problem
solving and algebraic skills through
investigation, the effective use of
technology, and hands-on activities.
Students will develop and graph
equations in analytic geometry;
solve and apply linear systems, using
real-life examples; and explore and
interpret graphs of quadratic relations. Students will investigate similar triangles, the trigonometry of right
triangles, and the measurement of
three-dimensional figures. Students
will consolidate their mathematical
skills as they solve problems and
communicate their thinking.
MCR3U1 One Credit
Functions: Grade 11,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: MPM2D1
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear
and quadratic relations. Students will
investigate properties of discrete and
continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions;
represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions;
and develop facility in determining
equivalent algebraic expressions.
Students will reason mathematically
and communicate their thinking as
they solve multi-step problems.
MCF3M1 One Credit
Functions and
Applications: Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: MPM2D1 or MFM2P1
(recommended to have a 75% or
higher or recommendation of MFM2P
teacher)
This course introduces basic features of the function by extending
students’ experiences with quadratic relations. It focuses on quadratic, trigonometric, and exponential functions and their use in modelling real-world situations. Students
will represent functions numerically,
graphically, and algebraically; simplify expressions; solve equations;
and solve problems relating to financial and trigonometric applications.
Students will reason mathematically
and communicate their thinking as
they solve multi-step problems.
MBF3C1 One Credit
Foundations for College
Mathematics, Grade 11,
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: MFM2P1
This course enables students to
broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problem-solving tool in
the real world. Students will extend
their understanding of quadratic relations; investigate situations involving
exponential growth; solve problems
involving compound interest; solve
financial problems connected with
vehicle ownership; develop their
ability to reason by collecting, analysing, and evaluating data involving
one variable; connect probability
and statistics; and solve problems in
geometry and trigonometry. Students
will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and
communicate their thinking.
MEL3E1 One Credit
Mathematics for Work and
Everyday Life: Grade 11,
Workplace Preparation
Prerequisite: one previous course
in mathematics
This course enables students to
broaden their understanding of
mathematics as it is applied in the
workplace and daily life. Students
will solve problems associated with
earning money, paying taxes, and
making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of
transportation and travel in a variety
of situations. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they
solve problems and communicate
their thinking.
MCV4U1 One Credit
Calculus and Vectors:
Grade 12 University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: MHF4U1
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and
their developing understanding of
rates of change. Students will solve
problems involving geometric and
algebraic representations of vectors,
and representations of lines and
planes in three-dimensional space;
broaden their understanding of rates
of change to include the derivatives
of polynomial, rational, exponential, and sinusoidal functions; and
apply these concepts and skills to
the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their
use of mathematical processess necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for
students who plan to study mathematics in university and who may
choose to pursue careers in fields
such as physics and engineering.
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MHF4U1 One Credit
Advanced Functions:
Grade 12, University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: MCR3U1 or
MCT4C1
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will
investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; broaden their
understanding of rates of change;
and develop facility in applying
these concepts and skills. Students
will also refine their use of the
mathematical processes necessary
for success in senior mathematics.
This course is intended both for students who plan to study mathematics before proceeding to any one of
a variety of university programs.
MDM4U1 One Credit
Mathematics of Data
Management: Grade 12,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: MCR3U1 or MCF3M1
This course broadens students’
understanding of mathematics as it
relates to managing data. Students
will apply methods for organizing
large amounts of information; solve
problems involving probability, and
statistics; and carry out a culminating
project that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also
refine their use of the mathematical
processes necessary for success in
senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in
business, the social sciences, and
the humanities will find this course
of particular interest.
MAP4C1 One Credit
Foundations for College
Mathematics: Grade 12, College
Preparation
PREREQUISITE: MCR3U1 or MCF3M1
or MBF3C1
This course enables students to
broaden their understanding of realworld applications of mathematics.
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Students will analyse data using
statistical methods; solve problems
involving applications of geometry
and trigonometry; simplify expressions; and solve equations. Students
will reason mathematically and
communicate their thinking as they
solve multi-step problems. This
course prepares students for college
programs in areas such as business,
health sciences, and human services, and for certain skilled trades.
MCT4C1 One Credit
Mathematics for College
Technology: Grade 12,
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: MCR3U1
or MCF3M1
This course enables students to
extend their knowledge of functions. Students will investigate and
apply properties of polynomial,
exponential, and trigonometric
functions; continue to represent
functions numerically, graphically,
and algebraically; develop facility
in simplifying expressions and solving equations; and solve problems
that address applications of algebra,
trigonometry, vectors and geometry.
Students will reason mathematically
and communicate their thinking as
they solve multi-step problems. This
course prepares students for a variety of college technology programs.
MEL4E1 One Credit
Mathematics for Work
and Everyday Life: Grade 12,
Workplace Preparation
PREREQUISITE: MEL3E1
This course enables students to
broaden their understanding of
mathematics as it is applied in the
workplace and daily life. Students
will investigate questions involving
the use of statistics; apply the concept of probability to solve problems involving familiar situations;
investigate accommodation costs
and create household budgets; use
proportional reasoning; estimate
and measure; and apply geometric
concepts to create designs. Students
will consolidate their mathematical
skills as they solve problems and
communicate their thinking.
Native Studies
NAC1O1 One Credit
EXPRESSING ABORIGINAL
CULTURES: Mixed Grades, Open
This course examines Aboriginal
cultures in Canada through an
exploration of art forms – painting,
sculpture, storytelling, dance, and
music – created by Aboriginal artists. Students will learn to identify
Aboriginal art forms and describe
relationships between the art forms
and Aboriginal traditions, philosophy, and culture. Students will
also create their own art forms to
express their understanding of
Aboriginal identity, relationships,
and sovereignty.
NBE3C1 One Credit
English: Contemporary
Aboriginal Voices,
Grade 11, College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: ENG2D1 or ENG2P1
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking,
and communication skills through
the study of works in English by
Aboriginal writers. Students will
study the content,form, and style
of informational texts and literary
and media works, and will develop
an appreciation of the wealth and
complexity of Aboriginal writing.
Students will also write reports,
correspondence, and persuasive
essays, and analyse the relationship
between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be
on establishing appropriate voice
and using business and technical
language with precision and clarity.
Note: This course can be taken in
place of ENG3C to count towards
your OSSD.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
SCIENCE
SNC1D1 One Credit
SCIENCE: Grade 9, Academic
This course enables students to
develop their understanding of basic
concepts in biology, chemistry, earth
and space science, and physics, and
to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout
the course, students will develop
their skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will
acquire an understanding of scientific
theories and conduct investigations
related to sustainable ecosystems;
atomic and molecular structures and
the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and
its properties and components; and
the principles of electricity.
SNC1P1 One Credit
SCIENCE: Grade 9, Applied
This course enables students to
develop their understanding of basic
concepts in biology, chemistry, earth
and space science, and physics, and
to apply their knowledge of science
to everyday situations. They are also
given opportunities to develop practical skills related to scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct
investigations into practical problems
and issues related to the impact of
human activity on ecosystems; the
structure and properties of elements
and compounds; space exploration
and the components of the universe;
and static and current electricity.
SNC2L1 One Credit
SCIENCE: Grade 10, Locally
Developed
PREREQUISITE: None
This course reinforces sciencerelated knowledge and skills,
including scientific inquiry, critical
thinking, and the environmental
impact of science and technology.
It prepares students for success in
everyday life, in the workplace
and in the Grade 11 and 12
Workplace
Science
courses.
Students explore a range of topics
(e.g. interactions of common
materials, interdependence of
organisms in communities, the
use of electrical energy.) Students
have the opportunity to extend
mathematical and scientific process
skills and to continue developing
their skills in reading, writing and
oral language through relevant and
practical science activities.
SNC2D1 One Credit
SCIENCE: Grade 10, Academic
PREREQUISITE: SNC1D1 or SNC1P1
This course enables students to
enhance their understanding of
concepts in biology, chemistry,
earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships
between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students
are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and
conduct investigations and develop
their understanding of scientific
theories related to the connections
between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions,
with a particular focus on acid–base
reactions; forces that affect climate
and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.
SNC 2P1 One Credit
SCIENCE: Grade 10, Applied
PREREQUISITE: SNC1P1 or SNC1D1
This course enables students to
develop a deeper understanding of
concepts in biology, chemistry, earth
and space science, and physics, and
to apply their knowledge of science
in real-world situations. Students
are given opportunities to develop
further practical skills in scientific
investigation. Students will plan and
conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related
to human cells and body systems;
chemical reactions; factors affecting
climate change; and the interaction
of light and matter.
*Please note that senior science students taking certain
science courses (marked with
an asterisk) are to pay a lab fee
of $10 per year to help offset
costs associated with consumable lab supplies. (Each student is required to pay only
once per year.)
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SBI3U1 One Credit
BIOLOGY: Grade 11, University
Preparation*
refinement of skills needed for
further study in various branches of
the life sciences and related fields.
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur
in biological systems. Students will
study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity;
evolution; genetic processes; the
structure and function of animals;
and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on
the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students
refine skills related to scientific
investigation.
SCH3U1 One Credit
CHEMISTRY: Grade 11,
University Preparation*
PREREQUISITE: SNC2D1
SBI3C1 One Credit
BIOLOGY: Grade 11,
College Preparation*
PREREQUISITE: SNC2P1 or SNC2D1
This course focuses on the processes
that occur in biological systems.
Students will learn concepts and
theories as they conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology,
microbiology, genetics, the anatomy of mammals, and the structure of plants and their role in the
natural environment. Emphasis will
be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills
needed for further study in various
branches of the life sciences and
related fields.
SBI4U1 One Credit
BIOLOGY: Grade 12, University
Preparation*
PREREQUISITE: SBI3U1
This course provides students with
the opportunity for in-depth study
of the concepts and processes
that occur in biological systems.
Students will study theory and
conduct investigations in the areas of
biochemistry, metabolic processes,
molecular genetics, homeostasis,
and population dynamics. Emphasis
will be placed on the achievement
of detailed knowledge and the
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PREREQUISITE: SNC2D1
This course enables students to
deepen their understanding of
chemistry through the study of the
properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and
quantitative relationships in those
reactions; solutions and solubility;
and atmospheric chemistry and the
behaviour of gases. Students will
further develop their analytical skills
and investigate the qualitative and
quantitative properties of matter, as
well as the impact of some common
chemical reactions on society and
the environment.
SCH4U1 One Credit
CHEMISTRY: Grade 12,
University Preparation*
PREREQUISITE: SCH3U1
This course enables students to
deepen their understanding of
chemistry through the study of
organic chemistry, the structure
and properties of matter, energy
changes and rates of reaction,
equilibrium in chemical systems,
and electrochemistry. Students
will further develop their problemsolving and investigation skills as
they investigate chemical processes,
and will refine their ability to
communicate scientific information.
Emphasis will be placed on the
importance of chemistry in everyday
life and on evaluating the impact
of chemical technology on the
environment.
SCH4C1 One Credit
CHEMISTRY: Grade 12, College
Preparation*
PREREQUISITE: SNC2P1 or SNC2D1
This course enables students to
develop an understanding of chemistry through the study of matter and
qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical calculations, and chemistry as it relates
to the quality of the environment.
Students will use a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in
data collection and scientific analysis, and communicate scientific
information using appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed
on the role of chemistry in daily
life and the effects of technological
applications and processes on society and the environment.
SVN3E1 One Credit
Environmental Science,
Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
PREREQUISITE: SNC1P1 or SNC1D1
or SNC1L1 or SNC2L1
This course provides students with
the fundamental knowledge of and
skills relating to environmental science that will help them succeed in
work and life after secondary school.
Students will explore a range of topics, including the impact of human
activities on the environment;
human health and the environment;
energy conservation; resource science and management; and safety
and environmental responsibility in
the workplace. Emphasis is placed
on relevant, practical applications
and current topics in environmental
science, with attention to the refinement of students’ literacy and mathematical literacy skills as well as the
development of their scientific and
environmental literacy.
SPH3U1 One Credit
PHYSICS: Grade 11,
University Preparation*
PREREQUISITE: SNC2D1
This course develops students’
understanding of the basic concepts
of physics. Students will explore
kinematics, with an emphasis on
linear motion; different kinds of
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forces; energy transformations; the
properties of mechanical waves and
sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test
laws of physics. In addition, they
will analyse the interrelationships
between physics and technology,
and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on
society and the environment.
SPH4U1 One Credit
PHYSICS: Grade 12, University
Preparation*
PREREQUISITE: SPH3U1
This course enables students
to deepen their understanding
of
physics
concepts
and
theories. Students will continue
their
exploration
of
energy
transformations and the forces
that affect motion, and will
investigate electrical, gravitational,
and
magnetic
fields
and
electromagnetic radiation. Students
will also explore the wave nature
of light, quantum mechanics,
and special relativity. They will
further develop their scientific
investigation
skills,
learning,
for example, how to analyse,
qualitatively and quantitatively,
data relating to a variety of physics
concepts and principles. Students
will also consider the impact
of
technological
applications
of physics on society and the
environment.
SPH4C1 One Credit
PHYSICS: Grade 12, College
Preparation*
PREREQUISITE: SNC2P1 or SNC2D1
This course develops students’
understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will
explore these concepts with respect
to motion; mechanical, electrical,
electromagnetic, energy transformation, hydraulic, and pneumatic
systems; and the operation of commonly used tools and machines.
They will develop their scientific
investigation skills as they test laws
of physics and solve both assigned
problems and those emerging from
their investigations. Students will
also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on
society and the environment.
IDP4U1 & SNC4M1 Two Credits
HEALTH SCIENCE MAGNET
PROGRAM
PREREQUISITE: SBI3U1
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION:
SCH3U1, MCR3U1.
Through partnerships with members of the healthcare community,
this course focuses on health science from both individual and
community perspectives. Following
a problem based, student centred
learning model, students investigate real-life clinical problems
(case studies) to understand the
“whole” patient — one with biological, social and psychological
needs. Current issues in healthcare
and various medical technologies
will be examined. Throughout the
course, students are exposed to
numerous health care careers and
opportunities through field trips
and guest speakers. ( Please note
that a course fee of $60 is required
to help offset the costs of field trips
and guest speakers.) An application
process is used for student selection. Application forms are available in the Guidance Department.
SNC4E1 One Credit
Science, Grade 12, Workplace
Preparation
Prerequisite: SNC2P1 or SNC2L1
This course provides students with
fundamental science knowledge
and workplace skills needed to prepare them for success beyond secondary school. Students will explore
hazards in the workplace, chemicals
in consumer products, disease and
its prevention, electricity at home
and at work, and nutritional science.
Emphasis is placed on current topics in science and relevant, practical
activities that develop students’ literacy and mathematical literacy skills
and enhance their scientific literacy.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
& HUMANITIES
FAMILY STUDIES
HIF101 One Credit
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY
LIVING: Grade 9, Open
This course explores the challenges
faced by all people: how to meet
basic needs, how to relate to others,
how to manage resources, and how
to become responsible members of
society. Students will take an over-
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night Peace Building field trip to
The Luna Project. By the end of this
course, students will have acquired
the social and emotional skills necessary to be successful adolescents
at schools and with their families.
Note: There are field trip costs
associated with this course.
HFN201 One Credit
FOOD AND NUTRITION: Grade
10, Open
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of the factors which
influence food choices; personal,
family, nutritional and global. The
student will also demonstrate an
increased proficiency in food selection, food safety and preparation
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techniques, working co-operatively
in group projects and food lab
work as well as on library research
projects. The course will consist of
the following units of study: Food
needs of individuals and families,
influences on food choices; nutritional health and well being; family customs, traditions and food;
Canadian food heritage; global
food issues; practical skills, measuring, safety, cooking techniques,
meal planning. Students will cook
a minimum of once a week. Note:
Semester lab fee $10.
Senior Family Studies
Courses
Due to the implementation of
the new curriculum, the course
descriptions were not available at
time of printing. Please refer to the
insert in the Course Calendar when
making course selections. The following is a list of the course titles
being offered:
Grade 11:
• Food and Culture, workplace
• Human Dynamics, open
• Raising Healthy Children, open
• Understanding Fashion, college
• Working with Infants and Young
children, college
• Gender Studies, college/university
Grade 12:
• Food and Healthy Living,
workplace
• Personal Life Management,
open
• Nutrition and Health, college
• The World of Fashion, college/
university
• Families in Canada, university
• Nutrition and Health, university
GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE
WORLD RELIGIONS
HSP3M1 One Credit
INTRODUCTION TO
ANTHROPOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY
and SOCIOLOGY Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
HRF3O1 One Credit
WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS and
DAILY LIFE Grade 11, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are
the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists
approach the topics they study and
the research methods they employ.
Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become
familiar with current thinking on a
range of issues that have captured
the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the
three disciplines.
HZT4U1 One Credit
PHILOSPOPHY: QUESTIONS
AND THEORIES: Grade 12,
University Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Any university or
university/college course in Social
Sciences and Humanities, English or
Canadian & World Studies.
This course addresses the main
areas of philosophy. Students will
learn critical thinking skills, the
main ideas expressed by philosophers from a variety of the world’s
traditions, how to develop and
explain their own philosophical
ideas, and how to apply those ideas
to contemporary social issues and
personal experiences. The course
will also help students refine skills
used in researching and investigating topics in philosophy.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to
the range and diversity of world
religions, and examines how systems of belief affect the individual lives and social relationships.
Students will learn about a variety
of religious beliefs, teachings, traditions, and practices. The course
also helps students to develop skills
used in researching and investigating topics related to world religions.
HRT3M1 One Credit
WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS,
ISSUES, and RELIGIOUS
TRADITIONS Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: None
This course enables students to
discover what others believe and
how they live, and to appreciate
their own unique heritage. Students
will learn about the teachings and
traditions of a variety of religions,
the connections between religion
and the development of civilizations, the place and function of
religion in human experience, and
the influence of a broad range of
religions on contemporary society.
This course also introduces students to skills used in researching
and investigating world religions.
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TECHNOLOGICAL
STUDIES
TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES
CERTIFICATE
North Park Collegiate-Vocational
School has endorsed a certificate
to be awarded to anyone who
has successfully completed eight
Technological Studies credits during high school. Upon completion of these requirements, see the
Technological Studies Department
Head to obtain your certificate.
Communication
Technology SHSM @NPC
What is a Specialist High Skills
Major?
The Specialist High Skills Major
(SHSM) program is part of the
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Ontario Ministry of Education’s
Student Success initiative.
The
SHSM program includes a number of required components, each
designed to give students a “legup” to pursue opportunities in
every post-secondary destination,
whether it is college or university,
the workplace or an apprenticeship.
What exactly is NPC offering?
North Park is now offering students a SHSM in Communication
Technology, a subject area that
covers audio, video, animation,
graphic & web design. Students
who complete the SHSM program
will receive a special designation
on their transcript and diploma. To
gain this designation, students will
complete 9 credits in Grades 11
& 12, each with a focus on communication technology, as well as
an Ontario Skills Passport, which
outlines the skills and experience
acquired during the program.
Students will also gain valuable certification & training in areas such as
Standard First Aid, CPR, WHMIS,
as well as specific hardware and
software certification & training.
In addition, opportunities will exist
for industry visits, job shadowing
& twinning, internships, college &
university visits, and other relevant
field trips.
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What courses are included?
4 credits -- Communication
Technology credits
(2 in Grade 11, 2 in Grade 12)
1 credit -- Grade 11 Math
1 credit -- Grade 12 English
1 credit -- Grade 11 or 12
Business, Art, Music or Drama
2 credits -- Co-operative Education
(Grade 11 or 12)
Who would be interested in a
Communication Technology
SHSM?
This program is perfect for any student who:
is already expecting to take multiple communication technology
courses at NPC has expressed an
interest in graphic design, video/
film production, television, radio
broadcasting, animation, & web or
video game design and wants a ‘leg
up’ in their post-secondary pathway wants exposure to potential
careers in communication technology and media production
BROAD BASED TECHNOLOGY
Broad based technology programs
are defined as being student centred, activity based, process oriented and project driven programs
that meet the needs of all students.
The program is activity based so
that the relationship between theory and practical is as direct and
immediate as possible. All classes
are project driven to facilitate
the learning of problem solving
skills. The process emphasizes the
increasing importance of transferable skills over job specific skills.
The orientation around process
rather than content emphasizes the
increasing importance of transferable skills over job specific skills.
SPECIALIZED TECHNOLOGY
A specialized area is a program that
develops knowledge, skills and attitudes through a more focused study
of a particular technology. These
programs occur only at the Grade
11 and 12 level and are intended
to provide students with the background and experience for further
study in the specific area at the
community college level or in an
apprenticeship. 70% of the course
concentrates on the specific area
of study and 30% deals with transferable skills and integration with
other technologies.
Students must take a Broad Based
technology course (Grade 11)
before specializing in an area of
emphasis.
The following courses are offered as
Specialized Technologies:
BROAD BASED
TECHNOLOGY COURSES
Technological Design (TDJ)
• Engineering Design
• Architectural Design
TIJ1O1 One Credit
Exploring Technologies:
Grade 9, Open
This course enables students to
further explore and develop technological knowledge and skills
introduced in the elementary science and technology program.
Students will be given the opportunity to design and create products
and/or provide services related to
the various technological areas
or industries, working with a variety of tools, equipment, and software commonly used in industry.
Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal
issues, and will begin to explore
secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways leading to careers in technology-related
fields.
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
TGJ2O1 One Credit
Communications
Technology:
Grade 10, Open
This course introduces students to
communications technology from
a media perspective. Students will
Communications
Technology (TGJ)
• Graphics
• Sound& Video
• Photography
• Broadcasting
Construction
Technology (TCJ)
• Building Construction
• Custom Woodworking
• Carpentry
Manufacturing
Technology (TMJ)
• Precision Machining
Transportation
Technology (TTJ)
• Auto Service
work in the areas of TV/video and
movie production, radio and audio
production, print and graphic communications, photography, and
animation. Student projects may
include computer-based activities
such as creating videos, editing
photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations,
and designing web pages. Students
will also develop an awareness of
environmental and societal issues
related to communications technology and explore secondary and
postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications
technology fields.
TGJ3M1 One Credit
Communications
Technology: Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
This course examines communications technology from a media
perspective. Students will develop
knowledge and skills as they design
and produce media projects in the
areas of live, recorded, and graphic
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communications. These areas may
include TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging;
broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also
develop an awareness of related
environmental and societal issues
and explore college and university
programs and career opportunities in the various communications
technology fields.
TGJ3O1 One Credit
Communications
Technology: Broadcast and
Print Production, Grade 11, Open
This course enables students to
develop knowledge and skills in
the areas of graphic communication, printing and publishing, audio
and video production, and broadcast journalism. Students will work
both independently and as part of
a production team to design and
produce media products in a project-driven environment. Practical
projects may include the making
of signs, yearbooks, video and/or
audio productions, newscasts, and
documentaries. Students will also
develop an awareness of related
environmental and societal issues
and explore secondary and postsecondary education and training
pathways and career opportunities in the various communications
technology fields.
TGJ4M1 One Credit
Communications
Technology: Grade 12,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3M1
This course enables students to
further develop media knowledge
and skills while designing and
producing projects in the areas of
live, recorded, and graphic com-
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munications. Students may work in
the areas of TV, video, and movie
production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital
imaging; broadcast journalism; and
interactive new media. Students
will also expand their awareness of
environmental and societal issues
related to communications technology and will investigate career
opportunities and challenges in
a rapidly changing technological
environment.
TGJ4O1 One Credit
Communications
Technology: Digital
Imagery and Web Design:
Grade 12, Open
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3O1 or
TGJ3M1
This course enables students to
develop knowledge and skills in
the areas of photography, digital
imaging, animation, 3D modelling,
and web design. Students will work
both independently and as part of
a production team to design and
produce media products in a project-driven environment. Practical
projects may include photo galleries, digital images, animations,
3D models, and websites. Students
will also expand their awareness of
environmental and societal issues
related to communications technology, and will explore postsecondary education, training, and
career opportunities.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
TCJ2O1 One Credit
Construction Technology:
Grade 10 Open
This course introduces students to
building materials and processes
through opportunities to design and
build various construction projects.
Students will learn to create and
read working drawings; become
familiar with common construction materials, components, and
processes; and perform a variety of
fabrication, assembly, and finishing
operations. They will use a variety
of hand and power tools and apply
knowledge of imperial and metric
systems of measurement, as appropriate. Students will develop an
awareness of environmental and
societal issues related to construction technology, and will explore
secondary and postsecondary
pathways leading to careers in the
industry.
TCJ3C1 One Credit
Construction Engineering
Technology: Grade 11,
College Preparation
This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills
related to residential construction.
Students will gain hands on experience using a variety of construction materials, processes, tools,
and equipment; learn about building design and planning construction projects; create and interpret
working drawings and sections;
and learn how the Ontario Building
Code and other regulations and
standards apply to construction
projects. Students will also develop
an awareness of environmental and
societal issues related to construction technology, and explore career
opportunities in the field.
TCJ3E1 One Credit
Construction Technology:
Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
This course enables students to
develop technical knowledge and
skills related to carpentry, masonry,
electrical systems, heating and
cooling, and plumbing for residential construction. Students will gain
hands on experience using a variety of materials, processes, tools,
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and equipment to design, lay out,
and build projects. They will create and read technical drawings,
learn construction terminology,
interpret building codes and regulations, and apply mathematical
skills as they develop construction
projects. Students will also develop
an awareness of environmental and
societal issues related to construction technology, and explore postsecondary and career opportunities
in the field.
TCJ4C1 One Credit
Construction Engineering
Technology: Grade 12,
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TCJ3C1
This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills
related to residential construction
and to explore light commercial
construction. Students will gain
hands on experience using a variety of materials, processes, tools,
and equipment and will learn more
about building design and project
planning. They will continue to create and interpret construction drawings and will extend their knowledge of construction terminology
and of relevant building codes
and regulations, as well as health
and safety standards and practices.
Students will also focus on environmental and societal issues related
to construction engineering technology, and explore career opportunities in the field.
TCJ4E1 One Credit
Construction Technology:
Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TCJ3E1
Construction Technology, Grade
12, Workplace Preparation (TCJ4E)
This course enables students to further develop technical knowledge
and skills related to residential construction and to explore light commercial construction. Students will
continue to gain hands on experience using a variety of materials,
processes, tools, and equipment;
create and interpret construction
drawings; and learn more about
building design and project planning. They will expand their knowledge of terminology, codes and
regulations, and health and safety
standards related to residential and
light commercial construction.
Students will also expand their
awareness of environmental and
societal issues related to construction technology and explore entrepreneurship and career opportunities in the industry that may be pursued directly after graduation.
woodworking technology
TWJ3E1 One Credit
Custom Woodworking:
Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
This course enables students to
develop knowledge and skills
related to cabinet making and furniture making. Students will gain
practical experience using a variety
of the materials, tools, equipment,
and joinery techniques associated with custom woodworking.
Students will learn to create and
interpret technical drawings and
will plan, design, and fabricate
projects. They will also develop
an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to
the woodworking industry, and
explore apprenticeships, postsecondary training, and career opportunities in the field that may be
pursued directly after graduation.
TWJ4E1 One Credit
Custom Woodworking:
Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TWJ3E1
This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills
related to the planning, design, and
construction of cabinets and fur-
niture for residential and/or commercial projects. Students will gain
further experience in the safe use of
common woodworking materials,
tools, equipment, finishes, and hardware, and will learn about the entrepreneurial skills needed to establish
and operate a custom woodworking
business. Students will also expand
their awareness of health and safety
issues and environmental and societal issues related to woodworking,
and will explore career opportunities that may be pursued directly
after graduation.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
TEJ2O1 One Credit
COM PUTER TECHNOLOGY:
Grade 10, Open
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to
computer systems, networking, and
interfacing, as well as electronics
and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating
systems and application software.
Students will build small electronic
circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral
devices or robots. Students will also
develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related
to the use of computers, and learn
about secondary and postsecondary pathways to careers in computer technology.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
TDJ2O1 One Credit
Technological Design:
Grade 10, Open
This course provides students with
opportunities to apply a design
process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will
research projects, create designs,
build models and/or prototypes, and
assess products and/or processes
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using appropriate tools, techniques,
and strategies. Student projects may
include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will
develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related
to technological design, and learn
about secondary and postsecondary
education and training leading to
careers in the field.
TDJ3M1 One Credit
Technological Design:
Grade 11, University/College
Preparation
This course examines how technological design is influenced by
human, environmental, financial,
and material requirements and
resources. Students will research,
design, build, and assess solutions
that meet specific human needs,
using working drawings and other
communication methods to present their design ideas. They will
develop an awareness of environmental, societal, and cultural issues
related to technological design, and
will explore career opportunities in
the field, as well as the college and/
or university program requirements
for them.
TDJ4M1 One Credit
Technological Design:
Grade 12,
PREREQUISITE: TDJ3M1
This course introduces students to
the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, while building on their design skills and their
knowledge of professional design
practices. Students will apply a systematic design process to research,
design, build, and assess solutions
that meet specific human needs,
using illustrations, presentation
drawings, and other communication methods to present their
designs. Students will enhance
their problem-solving and commu-
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nication skills, and explore career
opportunities and the postsecondary education and training requirements for them.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
TMJ2O1 One Credit
Manufacturing
Technology: Grade 10, Open
This course introduces students to
the manufacturing industry by giving them an opportunity to design
and fabricate products using a variety of processes, tools, and equipment. Students will learn about
technical
drawing,
properties
and preparation of materials, and
manufacturing techniques. Student
projects may include a robotic
challenge, a design challenge, or
a fabrication project involving processes such as machining, welding, vacuum forming, or injection
moulding. Students will develop an
awareness of environmental and
societal issues related to manufacturing and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways
leading to careers in the industry.
TMJ3E1 One Credit
Manufacturing
Technology: Grade 11,
Workplace Preparation
This hands-on, project-based course
is designed for students planning to
enter an occupation or apprenticeship in manufacturing directly after
graduation. Students will work on
a variety of manufacturing projects,
developing knowledge and skills in
design, fabrication, and problem
solving and using tools and equipment such as engine lathes, milling
machines, and welding machines.
In addition, students may have the
opportunity to acquire industrystandard certification and training.
Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal
issues related to manufacturing and
will learn about secondary school
pathways that lead to careers in the
industry.
TMJ3C1 One Credit
Manufacturing
Technology: Grade 11,
College Preparation
This course enables students to
develop knowledge and skills
through hands-on, project-based
learning. Students will acquire
design, fabrication, and problemsolving skills while using tools
and equipment such as lathes,
mills, welders, computer-aided
machines, robots, and control systems. Students may have opportunities to obtain industry-standard
certification and training. Students
will develop an awareness of
environmental and societal issues
related to manufacturing and will
learn about pathways leading to
careers in the industry.
TMJ4E1 One Credit
Manufacturing
Technology: Grade 12,
Workplace Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TMJ3E1
This
project-driven,
hands-on
course builds on students’ experiences in manufacturing technology. Students will further develop
knowledge and skills related to
the use of engine lathes, milling
machines, welding machines, and
other related tools and equipment
as they design and fabricate solutions to a variety of technological challenges in manufacturing.
Students may have opportunities
to acquire industry-standard training and certification. Students will
expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues and of
career opportunities in the manufacturing industry.
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TMJ4C1 One Credit
Manufacturing
Engineering Technology:
Grade 12, College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TMJ3C1
This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills
related to machining, welding, print
reading, computer numerical control (CNC), robotics, and design.
Students will develop proficiency
in using mechanical, pneumatic,
electronic, and computer control
systems in a project-based learning
environment and may have opportunities to obtain industry-standard
training and certification. Students
will expand their awareness of
environmental and societal issues
and career opportunities in the
manufacturing industry.
TRANSPORTATION
TECHNOLOGY
TTJ2O1 One Credit
Transportation
Technology:
Grade 10, Open
This course introduces students to
the service and maintenance of
vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft.
Students will develop knowledge
and skills related to the construction and operation of vehicle/craft
systems and learn maintenance and
repair techniques. Student projects may include the construction
of a self-propelled vehicle or craft,
engine service, tire/wheel service,
electrical/battery service, and proper
body care. Students will develop an
awareness of related environmental
and societal issues and will explore
secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the transportation industry.
TTJ3O1 One Credit
Transportation
Technology: Vehicle
Ownership, Grade 11, Open
This general interest course enables
students to become familiar with
the options and features of various
vehicles, issues of registration, and
the legal requirements affecting
vehicle owners. Students will also
learn about vehicle financing and
insurance, vehicle maintenance,
emergency procedures, and the
responsibilities of being a vehicle
owner. Students will develop an
awareness of environmental and
societal issues related to vehicle ownership and use, and will
explore career opportunities in the
transportation industry.
TTJ3C1 One Credit
Transportation
Technology: Grade 11,
College Preparation
This course enables students to
develop technical knowledge and
skills as they study, test, service,
and repair engine, electrical, suspension, brake, and steering systems on vehicles, aircraft, and/or
watercraft. Students will develop
communication and teamwork
skills through practical tasks, using
a variety of tools and equipment.
Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal
issues related to transportation and
will learn about apprenticeship and
college programs leading to careers
in the transportation industry.
Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal
issues related to transportation and
will learn about careers in the transportation industry and the skills and
training required for them.
TTJ4C1 One Credit
Transportation
Technology: Grade 12,
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TTJ3C1
This course enables students to further develop technical knowledge
and skills as they study, test, service,
and repair engine management systems; power trains; steering/control, suspension, brake, and body
systems on vehicles, aircraft, and/
or watercraft; and/or small-engine
products. Students will refine communication and teamwork skills
through practical tasks, using a variety of tools and equipment. Students
will expand their awareness of
environmental and societal issues
related to transportation and their
knowledge of apprenticeship and
college programs leading to careers
in the transportation industry.
TTJ4E1 One Credit
Transportation
Technology, Vehicle
Maintenance: Grade 12,
Workplace Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TTJ3E1
This course introduces students to
the servicing, repair, and maintenance of vehicles through practical
applications. The course is appropriate for all students as a general interest course to prepare them for future
vehicle operation, care, and maintenance or for entry into an apprenticeship in the motive power trades.
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specialized
TECHNOLOGY COURSES
Students are required to take a
Broad Based technology course
(Grade 11) before concentrating in
a specialty area.
COMMUNICATIONS COURSES
(TGJ)
INTERACTIVE PUBLISHING
(3 Credits)
TGJ3O1 Broadcasting and
Print Production
TGG3MP Graphics
EBT4O1 Communication In Business
PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 English
This program offers our students the
opportunity of hands-on, experimental learning. Within these three
courses, the students will meet all
curriculum expectations documented in the Ministry Course
Profiles and will focus on large culminating activities, including the
production of the North Park CVS
Yearbook. Smaller projects will
include pre-production, production
and editing of a monthly school
newspaper/flyer, poster production
for school events, flyers for award
assemblies and/or programs for
commencement. Within the English
portion of the program, students
will explore creative writing, journalism, and report writing while
learning how to communicate a
clear message to the identified
audience. There is an application
and interview process.
TGG3M1 One Credit
Graphic Communication:
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3M1
This course will provide an in depth
look at the Graphic Communications
industry through theory and practical
assignments based on design, prepress operations for offset lithography and other emerging printing processes. The students will use indus-
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try standard software for electronic
desktop publishing, where they
will examine comprehensive layout, design techniques, bindery and
preparation for single and two colour
printing. A research assignment on
the Graphic Communications industry will complete the course.
TGG4M1 One Credit
Graphic Communication:
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3M1
This course emphasizes the prepress operations for producing
multi colour printing. Live production jobs are used to teach half tone
theory, colour theory, page layout,
image manipulation, advanced
pre-press operations, composition and direct-to-plate printing.
A research assignment on the
Graphic Communications industry
will complete the course.
TGR3M1 One Credit
Radio, Sound and Audio:
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3M1
This course will concentrate on developing skills with Radio, Sound and
Audio. Students will use sound mixers and audio software to demonstrate
audio techniques, create soundtracks
and audio presentations. They will
complete a number of video projects
exploring aspects of non-linear editing, chroma key, character generation
and time coding. A technical report
will complete the course.
TGP3M1 One Credit
Photography & Digital
Imaging: Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3M1
This course enables students to
develop knowledge and skills in
the areas of photography and digital
imaging. Students will work independently and as part of a production team to design and produce
products in a project driven environment. Practical project may include
photo galleries, digital images, special effects. Students will also expand
their awareness of environmental
and societal issues related to communications technology and explore
post secondary education, training
and career opportunities.
TGR4M1 One Credit
Radio, Sound and Audio:
Grade 12,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3M1
This course will further develop
skills using advance techniques
with sound and video. Students
will create special effects in video
using post-production methods.
They will complete a number of
projects exploring advanced nonlinear editing, live video switching, character generation and both
audio and DVD creation. Students
will also explore the various careers
in sound and video. A technical
report will complete the course.
TGV3M1 One Credit
Communications
Technology, TV, Video and
Movie Production: Grade 11,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3M1
This course will concentrate on developing skills in the area of video and
movie production. Students will use
digital video cameras, dollies, microphones, sound mixers and professional software to demonstrate various
media techniques, create soundtracks
and high quality video compositions.
They will complete a number of video
projects exploring various aspects of
computer editing, chroma key, and
live video production.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
TGV4M1 One Credit
Communications
Technology, TV, Video and
Movie Production: Grade
12, University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3M1
This course will further develop
skills using advance techniques
with video and sound. Students will
learn to multi-track audio for postproduction mixing and use advance
techniques for video recording.
They will create special effects in
video using post-production methods while using industry standard
software. They will complete projects exploring advanced editing,
live video switching, character generation and both audio and DVD
creation. Students will also explore
the various careers in sound and
video.
CONSTRUCTION COURSES
(TCJ)
TCC3E1 One Credit
Carpentry: Grade 11,
Workplace Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TCJ3E1
This course is designed for students
wishing to pursue the construction
trade as a career. Areas of study will be;
construction systems, job site safety,
reading blue prints, locating building
code specifications and the tools of
the trade. An equal time will be placed
on the theory as well as the practical
applications of home construction.
TCC4E1 One Credit
Carpentry: Grade 11,
Workplace Preparation
pREREQUISITE: TCJ3E1
Students taking this course will
focus on practical applications in
the following areas:
• construction techniques
• engineering principles
• blueprint reading
• electrical systems
• related technologies (HVAC systems)
Students will explore careers
related to the construction industry
and the impact of the industry on
the environment. Building codes,
energy efficient housing and trends
in construction technology will be
the main focus.
TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN
COURSES (TDJ)
TDM3M1 One Credit
Mechanical Engineering
Design: Grade 11, Concentrated,
University/College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TDJ3M1
This course provides students with
the opportunities to apply the principles of basic mechanical design
drafting to challenges in engineering and manufacturing. Students
develop
problem-solving
and
design drafting skills through the use
of technical drawings and computer
aided design. They will develop
basic and intermediate design drafting skills necessary to create technical drawings to satisfy the manufacture of single and assembled components.
TDA3M1 One Credit
Architectural Design:
Grade 11, Concentrated
PREREQUISITE: TDJ3M1
This course provides students with the
opportunity to apply the basic architectural principles within the residential design area. Students will have the
opportunity to develop knowledge
and skills in the practical uses of presentation drawings, model building,
construction drawings, and computer
aided design to resolve the physical
issues related to solving architectural
design requirements. We will explore
the systems within the home that
enable us to live comfortably in our
climate. This course will be beneficial
to the student interested in pursuing a
career directly out of high school, the
person wishing to continue in either
College or University, or even the per-
son interested in owning or designing
their own home in the future.
TDA4M1 One Credit
Architectural Design: Grade
12, Concentrated
PREREQUISITE: TDJ3M1
This course provides students with
the opportunitv to advance their
architectural talents to the next level.
This concentrated course will introduce the student to residential design
as well as commercial design. We
will explore construction practices,
materials, design features, model
building, computer aided design, history of architecture and many other
facets of architectural design.
TDM4M1 One Credit
Mechanical Engineering
Design: Grade 12, Concentrated
PREREQUISITE: TDJ3M1
This course provides students with
the opportunity to develop their
design and drafting talents within
the mechanical areas. Students will
continue to develop their problem
solving, design drafting, and presentation skills. This is a project driven
course that will challenge the student
to think of new ideas. We will also
explore the use of computer aided
design technology.
MANUFACTURING COURSES
(TMJ)
TMM3C1 One Credit
Precision Machining:
Grade 11, College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TMJ3C1
This course focuses on basics for the
machine shop trades. Students will
learn basic machining skills using
the milling machine, engine lathe,
drill press, surface grinder and bandsaw. The course includes blueprint
reading, computer assisted drawing
(CAD), manufacturing procedures,
layout, measuring tools, cutting
tools, CNC machining and machine
shop safety.
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TMM4C1 One Credit
Precision Machining: Grade
12, College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TMJ3C1
Students will continue to develop
their machining skills in preparation for Technician/Technology
programs at the College and/or
apprenticeship training as a general
machinist, millright, patternmaker,
and tool and diemaker. Areas of
focus will be CNC machining and
programming, heat-treatment of
steel, tool and die making, cutting tool geometry and grinding.
Blueprint reading will be ongoing
throughout the course. There will
be ongoing evaluation of the students’ progress towards achieving
the expectations of the course with
an emphasis on practical skills.
TRANSPORTATION
TECHNOLOGY (TTJ)
TTA4C1 One Credit
Auto Service: Grade 12,
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TTJ4CA
TTA3C1 One Credit
Auto Service: Grade 11,
College Preparation
PREREQUISITE: TTJ3C1
This course develops skills in the
use of hand and power tools as they
relate to automotive technology.
Areas of study will include chassis
components, problem solving and
diagnostic procedures to prepare students for college entrance, apprenticeship and other related careers.
Students will further develop specialized knowledge and skills
required to work with sophisticated
vehicles and transportation systems. Students will solve problems
related to vehicles and transportation systems; examine transportation-related issues such as energy
conversion, power transfer, control
systems, and environmental and
societal impact. Students will also
be involved in hands on learning, in
preparation to continue studies in a
post secondary institution, apprenticeship or a related career area.
MAGNET PROGRAMS
North Park C.V.S. Magnet
Programs
SNC4M1 One Credit,
IDP4U1 One Credit,
HEALTH SCIENCE MAGNET
PROGRAM
PREREQUISITE: SBI3U1
Through partnerships with members
of the healthcare community, this
course focuses on health science from
both individual and community perspectives. Following a problem based,
student centred learning model, students will investigate real-life clinical
problems (case studies) to understand
the “whole” patient — one with biological, social and psychological
needs. Current issues in healthcare
and various medical technologies will
be examined. Throughout the course,
students will be exposed to numerous
healthcare careers and opportunities.
An application process will be used
for student selection.
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TDA3M2 Two Credits,
Architectural Design:
Grade 11
The Architectural Magnet Program
has been designed for the student
interested in pursuing a career in
the Architectural, Interior Design or
the Construction fields. North Park
in co-operation with Conestoga
College / University and Mohawk
College have developed an innovative curriculum that will allow
students a smooth transition to a
post secondary education. The program explores how Architecture
defines our society, Residential
Architectural history, Residential
design, Model building, Layout and
construction. A variety of mediums
such as board drafting, AutoCAD
and other software will be used.
TDA4M2 Two credits
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN:
Grade 12
PREREQUISITE: TDA3M2
The grade twelve Architectural
Magnet Program is an extension of the grade eleven program.
North Park, in co-operation with
Conestoga College /University and
Mohawk College, has developed
an innovative curriculum that will
allow students a smooth transition
to a post secondary education.
The program explores Commercial
Architecture, Architectural history, Model building, Quantity
Takeoffs and Estimating. A variety
of mediums such as board drafting, AutoCAD and other software
will be used. Students taking the 2
credit Architectural Design Magnet
will show TDA4M1 (Architectural
Design) and TDV4M1 (Interior
Design) on their transcript.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
Tollgate Technological
Skills Centre Magnet
Programs
Auto Body Repair and Detailing
2 CREDITS
This course encompasses the servicing
and the repair of the body and
related mechanical components of
everything from ATV’s to Zambonies.
Specialized damage analysis, metal
and plastic welding procedures, frame
straightening equipment, paints and
application processes are studied.
Practical projects of the curriculum
include the repair or the replacement
of damaged or rusted panels, surface
preparation methods and refinishing
techniques. The automotive repair
industry has expanded to include the
application of accent stripes and vinyl
moldings, custom panels, ground
effects, glass tinting and installation,
minor stone chip repair, and interior
and exterior clean-up. The great
variety of learning experiences offered
within this program and through
work experience provides a broad
foundation for a future career in this
specialized industry.
Brick and Stone Masonry
2 CREDITS
This program focuses on a particular
sector of the Construction Technology
stream and will include curriculum
related to: the mixing and use of
various types of mortars; the nature
and variety of various types of brick
and concrete block; the use of these
materials in residential, commercial
and recreational construction; cutting
and laying of various types of stone;
and all the safety and environmental
issues associated with this technology.
Construction Trade Techniques
2 Credits
This program is designed to
incorporate a specialized approach
to learning Carpentry/Woodworking
skills required to be successful in the
construction industry upon graduation.
Opportunities are available in co-op
placements
and
apprenticeship
programs. Emphasis will be placed
on the course’s involvement and
partnerships within the community.
Present partnerships, to date, include
“Talk of The Town Productions” and
“Habitat for Humanity Brantford.”
Those students who successfully
complete this course will be eligible
to pursue high paying skilled trade
positions in rapidly expanding areas
of construction.
Small Engine Mechanics
2 CREDITS
The small engine mechanics course
will offer the students the opportunity to
specialize in an area of transportation
technology unique in Brant County.
They will be able to learn about the
operation, maintenance and repair of
many different types of recreational,
construction, lawn and garden
equipment. These products include
ATV’s, motorcycles, snowmobiles,
chainsaws, generators, mortar mixers,
rototillers, tractors and lawnmowers.
This program will allow students to
take advantage of work experience
placements in the local community
and will prepare them either to
take advantage of post-secondary
instruction at a College of Applied
Arts and Technology, to pursue a
career as a technician or to access an
apprenticeship following completion
of this program.
Hairstyling and Esthetics
2 CREDITS
This program will focus on up-to-date
training in all aspects of hairstyling,
esthetics, massage therapy, colouring,
perming, and make-up. The course
contains both practical and theoretical
training as well as entrepreneurial
skills training in every aspect of
the beauty industry. Opportunities
are available for work experience,
cooperative education placements
and apprenticeship. The instructor
of this program is both a qualified
teacher and a licensed hairstylist.
Health Care, Child Development
& Gerontology 2 CREDITS
Students wishing to enter health care
occupations, to be knowledgeable
care givers within a family or to be
able to handle first aid emergencies,
should consider this course. In order
to develop a practical approach to the
handling of the needs of people in
various health situations, the course
builds on an understanding of human
anatomy and how the systems of the
body interact normally. Nursing skills,
CPR and first aid are emphasized. In
addition, work placements in an area
of interest to the student provide formal
use of the training and practice given
within the program. The instructor of
this program is a registered nurse.
Horticulture and Landscaping
2 CREDITS
This course prepares students
for working in many areas of the
horticultural industry. Students will
obtain practical hands-on experience
by daily participation in horticultural
activities. This program stresses skills in
the following areas: landscape design,
greenhouse and turf management,
plant identification and propagation,
applied botany, soils and fertilizers,
pest control, floral design, business
practices, and communication skills.
Students with the above knowledge
will be able to pursue additional
training at the post secondary level
and make a valuable contribution in
this specialized industry.
Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education
2 CREDITS
This program aims to offer students
the opportunity to experience a variety of activities in a natural setting
while emphasizing the responsibility
we all share to realize and remember
our impact, direct and indirect, on all
other organisms. Students will have the
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opportunity to learn about plants and
animals indigenous to Southwestern
Ontario and in particular the
Carolinian Forest network. They will
study techniques of outdoor survival,
first aid, finding, harvesting and using
edible wild plants, shelter construction,
weather forecasting and orienteering.
Hospitality Services & Management
2 CREDITS
This combined program will provide
practical and theory instruction in
professional food preparation as well
as industry service and management
practices. The following topics will
be covered in this program; kitchen
and restaurant management, food
preparation methods, menu planning
and practical experience for banquets, buffets and a variety of catering
events, cultural and diverse aspects
of international cuisine. Optional
CERTIFICATIONS delivered in senior
programs include; Safe Food Handler,
Smart Serve (fees apply) and WHMIS
(awareness).
After completion of
senior courses students can directly
enter the workforce, choose an
apprenticeship or go to college. The
senior programs are designed to support all of those pathways.
Professional Baking 2 CREDITS
In our professional baking course we
teach the basic practice and theories
of making baked goods, pastries and
desserts. Baking activities naturally
fall into two categories:
a) mixing, baking, dough, batter,
fillings creams and icings.
b) assembling these baked items
into a finished product.
Emphasis is placed on production
of high quality, hand finished items.
After completion of senior courses students can directly enter the workforce,
choose an apprenticeship or go to college. The senior programs are designed
to support all of those pathways.
*A fee of $10.00 is required at the beginning of each semester to help defray the
purchase and laundering costs of aprons.*
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Pauline Johnson C.V.S. Magnet Programs
The following courses are offered as part of the Media Technology/
Journalism Package. The student will receive 4 credits upon successful
completion of the program. The course runs all morning, all year long.
This package will provide students with a portfolio of work and the skills
which will help prepare them for college and university programs as well
as the world of work in the following fields: Journalism, Graphic Design,
Digital Graphics, Advertising, Marketing, Film/Video, and Writing. The
program is offered to all students in the Grand Erie District School Board.
There is an application and interview process before a student will be
accepted. Please see Student Services for details.
The following credits are linked together in the package. Note: students
who already have one or more of these credits will not get another
credit for the course as part of this program. However, if you increase
your marks in that course it can be used for post-secondary admission.
EWC4U/4C - Writer’s Craft University Preparation or College
Preparation (1 credit)
This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills related to the craft of
writing. Students will use a workshop approach to produce a range of
works, identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing, and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing.
They will also apply key concepts to analyse media works and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers. Focus will be
put on establishing appropriate style, voice, and language and using it
appropriately and confidently in discussion and argument. There will be
an emphasis placed on journalism throughout the course.
AWE4M - Visual Arts Information/Consumer Design Grade 12
University/College Preparation (1 credit)
This credit examines media arts, including design and production in the
areas of electronic, recorded, and graphic communications. Students
will create, manage, and distribute complex graphic, recorded, and
audio-visual projects independently and in project teams.
AWD4M - Visual Arts Applied Design Grade 12 University/College
Preparation (1 credit)
This specialized credit will focus on the design and production of print
and video media. The students will be responsible for the PJ newsletter,
various community and school videos and will design and produce the
PJ yearbook. Design, layout, pre-printing and production knowledge
skills will be developed through the use of graphic and electronic media
and print communication methods.
AWS4M - Visual Arts Computer Grade 12 University/College
Preparation (1 credit)
This credit will focus on the use of the computer as an art form. Graphic
design, video editing, presentation software, animation and digital imaging
will be covered. Students will apply these concepts to a variety of school
and community projects. A portfolio of their work will also be developed.
NORTH Park COLLEGIATE–V.S.
Paris District High School
Magnet Programs
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL
LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM (CELP)
The focus of this program is an
environmental curriculum through
which students will gain an indepth understanding of environmental science and issues. The in
class component will be enhanced
through the participation of students in environmental projects
and activities in the community.
Students’ leadership skills will be
developed as they organize these
activities. Students in the program
will earn four credits CGR4M1 or
CGR4E1, 1/2 credit PAD301 1/2
credit GPP301, 1 credit CGR4MC
or CGR4EC and 1 credit Grade
11 Science — Field ecology,
University/College, as well as, certificates in other areas such as first
aid and canoeing. The program will
run in Semester 2 and students will
take all four credits in this semester.
Students will have the opportunity
to participate in many extended out
of school activities. These include
a winter camp, canoe trip, field
studies and running a residential
environmental education camp for
elementary students. This program
is well suited to those students who
might wish to pursue a career or
studies in a science, geography,
conservation or recreational leadership field.
Brantford Collegiate Institute Magnet Programs
WELDING FUNDAMENTALS 2 Credits
This two credit course meets the expectations of the broad based
TMJ3CA course through the focus of Welding Fundamentals. It allows
an additional 110 hours for the practice of skills specific to this apprenticeable area. This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of welding and is for the student who is contemplating a career
as a welder fitter, welding engineering technician or has an interest
in learning a skill that may assist them in a related field. Students will
have the opportunity to learn the basic techniques of welding using a
variety of equipment that is related to the welding industry. They will
gain knowledge in the theory and practical use of Oxy and Acetylene
welding, cutting, Arc welding and Mig welding. Students will develop
the skill of reading and designing blueprints for welding fabrications on
Auto Cad. The course will cover welding symbols, fabricating procedures and preparation of a work piece to be welded. This is a hands-on
course and will emphasize the skill of fabricating projects from welding fabricating blueprints. Students will have the opportunity to use a
variety of equipment for cutting, forming, fitting and welding a variety
of metals.
ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS 2 Credits
This two credit course meets the expectations of the broad based
TCJ3CA course through the focus of Electrical Fundamentals. It allows
an additional 110 hours for the practice of skills specific to this apprenticeable area. Students will study electrical theory, voltage, current,
resistance as well as solve circuit calculations using Ohms Law for
series and parallel circuits. Students will study the use of residential
and commercial drawings to determine the size of consumer services
and location of electrical devices. They will examine and interpret the
rules and regulations of the Canadian Electrical Code as they apply
to electrical installations. Topics covered will include general requirements, grounding, calculating conduit sizes and conductor ampactities
Students will also connect and install typical equipment and associated
wiring found in residential and industrial/commercial installations.
For Magnet Programs at Other Schools
School buses will provide transportation only to Tollgate. Students
choosing a Magnet Program at Paris, P.J. or B.C.I. must provide their
own transportation.
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