Humboldt Collegiate Institute
Grade 10 Course Description,
Secondary Program, &
Graduation Requirements
Secondary Program
In order to attain a Grade Twelve standing in Saskatchewan, students must meet certain minimum requirements. This
document will make you aware of these requirements and of the courses offered at Humboldt which meet the requirements.
The following are terms used by The Ministry of Education in reference to requirements for Grade Twelve standing. These
terms are as follows:
Credit:
A one-credit course is developed or approved by Saskatchewan Education and requires a minimum of 100 hours of instruction.
All classes in this document are one-credit classes.
Required Course:
There are certain courses of study all students must take at each grade level. These required courses are clarified further in this
document.
Required Area of Study:
Students are required to take certain courses from an area of study, but have some choice within those areas. Required areas
will be clarified in this document. The courses of study from which a student may choose will also be outlined.
Elective:
Students must take a certain number of courses, but there may be a great deal of choice as to what those courses might be.
Courses which are taken because a student wishes to meet the minimum number of credits are called electives.
Regular Course of Study:
Regular courses of study are those ending with a zero. Grade Ten courses are those numbered 10 (example, English A10),
Grade Eleven courses are those numbered 20 (example, Chemistry 20), and Grade Twelve courses are those numbers 30
(example, History 30).
Modified Course of Study:
Modified courses, approved by the Ministry of Education, end with a 1 (ELA A11). They are designed for students who have
experienced difficulty in particular areas. These courses are offered in order to provide an opportunity for success for students
who must successfully complete Required Courses or courses within a Required Area of Study.
General Requirements for Graduation:
To attain a Grade Ten standing, all students must have completed a minimum of 8 credits. The compulsory courses for Grade
Ten are:
English Language Arts A10
English Language Arts B10
History 10, Native Studies 10, or Social Studies 10
Mathematics 10
Science 10
In order to complete their grade twelve requirements, students must also make sure that they have successfully completed
the appropriate courses as outlined in the below chart.
Program
Required Areas of Study
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Science
Canadian Studies
Specified Areas of Study
Science
Social Science
Health/
Physical Education
Arts Education/
Practical and Applied Arts
Electives
Number of Credits
Grade 10
2
1
1
1
Grade 10, 11, or 12
Grade 11
1
1
Grade 12
2
1
Grade 11 or 12
1
1
1
2
2
7
All students are encouraged to meet with a career counsellor when choosing classes.
Post-secondary Math Requirements
Students who are considering post-secondary education and taking the Workplace and Apprenticeship pathway should be
aware of the opportunities that exist with credits in this pathway of mathematics. Some examples:
University of Regina
none
University of Saskatchewan
none
SIAST
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Education (some)
Fine Arts
Social Work
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none
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Dental Hygiene
Education assistant
Graphic
Communications
Electrician
Workplace and
apprenticeship 20
Building Systems
Technician (Min. of
60%)
Computer
Networking
Technician (Min. of
60%)
Pharmacy
technician
Workplace and
Apprenticeship 30
Students who are considering post-secondary education and taking the Foundations pathway should be aware of the
opportunities that exist with credits in this pathway of mathematics. Some examples:
University of Regina
None
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Arts
Business
Nursing (min 70%)
University of Saskatchewan
None
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SIAST
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Agriculture
Arts and Science
Kinesiology

Medical Lab
assistant
Electrician
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Pharmacy Tech.
Dental Assisting
Nursing
Course requirement
Foundations 20
Foundations 30
Students who are considering post-secondary education and taking the Pre-Calculus pathway should be aware of the
opportunities that exist with credits in this pathway of mathematics. Some examples:
University of Regina
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Education (some)
Fine Arts
Social Work
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Business
Engineering
Science
University of Saskatchewan
none
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SIAST
Engineering
Business
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Electrician
Refrigeration and
air conditioning

Architectural and
building tech.
Geomatics
Technology
Mechanical
Engineering
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For more information please visit the link: http://tiny.cc/HCImath
Course requirement
Pre-Calculus 20
Pre-Calculus 30
MEETING CORE CURRICULUM
REQUIREMENTS
GRADE 10
Total of Compulsory and Elective Courses for 10, 20 & 30 must be greater
than or equal to 24.
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
Compulsory:
□ English Language A10
Compulsory:
□ English Language 20
Compulsory:
□ English Language A30
□ English Language B10
At least one of:
□ Pre-calculus
□ English Language B30
□ Social Studies 10 /History10
or Native Studies 10
□ Science 10
□ Math Foundations and
Pre-calculus
□ Math Workplace and
Apprenticeship
□ History 30
□ Foundations
□ Workplace and
Apprenticeship
Social Sciences requirement
□ At least one of:
Economics 20/30, History 20/21, Law 30, Social Studies
20/21 OR Psychology20/ 30
At least one of:
□ Biology 20/30
□ Chemistry 20
□ Physics 20/30
□ At least two Arts Education or Practical & Applied Arts electives at the 10, 20 OR
30 level.
□
Wellness/Physical Education:
□ At least one of: Wellness10, P. E 20, or P.E. 30
Unspecified Electives:
Unspecified Electives:
□ 1.__________________
□ 1.________________
□ 2.__________________
□ 2.________________
□ 3.__________________
□ 3.________________
□ 4.__________________
□ 4.________________
Grade 10’s register in 10
classes.
□ 5.________________
□ 6.________________
Grade 11’s register in at least
9 classes.
Unspecified Electives:
(2 must be at the 30 level)
□ 1.__________________
□ 2.__________________
□ 3.__________________
□ 4.__________________
□ 5.__________________
□ 6.__________________
Grade 12’s must register in at least 8
classes.
English Language Arts
English Language Arts A10
Students are taught to explore language within four strands: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Audience, purpose, style
and technique are heavily emphasized in each of the four categories. The main themes of the course are The Unknown - Hopes
and Fears, Canadian Frontiers and Homeland - Journey and Discoveries, and Challenges - Opportunities and Obstacles.
Literature, writing exercises, and listening and speaking activities will be thematically driven to create a complete language
experience.
English Language Arts A11
This course is designed for students experiencing difficulties in English and it can be taken instead of English Language Arts A10.
The two themes of Adventure & Courage and the Unknown are used to focus the study of literature as we look outward at
society. Students develop their skills in listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
English Language Arts B10
ELA B 10 is an issue-oriented course that is organized around the human concerns facing contemporary society.
The course focuses on the following themes:
1. Decisions - Actions or Apathy (related issues include: Life Pressures, Values, Consequences, Career Decisions, and Apathy
versus Action);
2. Environment and Technology - Reality and Responsibility (related issues include: Survival, Disasters, Animal Rights, Urban
and Rural Issues, Ecology and Technology);
3. Equality - Pain and Pride (related issues include: Judging and Misjudging Others, Rights and Responsibilities, Inequalities,
Racial Tensions, Justice, and Fairness).
This language arts course promotes reading and listening through a variety of activities and literature. Students will be involved
in various creative processes and will work on the analysis of literature, film and media presentations. Literature will include
short stories, essays, poetry, a choice of novels, and a Shakespearean play.
English Language Arts B11
This course is designed for students experiencing difficulties in English and it can be taken instead of English Language Arts B10.
The themes of Social Tensions and the Environment complete the literature study as students look outward at society.
Students continue to develop their writing skills with emphasis on short compositions.
Science
Science 10
The purpose of the Science 10 curriculum is to help all students, regardless of gender or cultural background, develop scientific
literacy. Scientific literacy is an evolving combination of science-related attitudes, skills, and knowledge students need to
develop inquiry, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, to become lifelong learners, and to maintain a sense of wonder
about the world around them. Science 10 serves as a transition year that contains units from the disciplines of life science,
physical science, and earth science. For most students, this will be their last opportunity to participate in a science course that
contains units from multiple disciplines.
The topics of study in Science 10, which will serve as the context for developing scientifically literate students, include:
1. Sustainability of Ecosystems - The land in Saskatchewan supports agriculture, forestry, mining, and tourism. Choices made
in those sectors have significant impacts on the lifestyles of all people in the province and on the health of our environment.
Students should develop a greater understanding of how personal, social, economic, and political decisions influence our
environment and how these choices are rooted in cultural understandings of our relationship to the natural environment. As
students develop these understandings, they are better able to make informed decisions that enhance the sustainability of our
world;
2. Chemical Reactions - Chemistry is the science that answers questions about the composition, structure, and properties of
matter and the changes matter undergoes. Students investigate the ways in which chemicals interact to form new substances
with different properties and relate the patterns of those reactions to the periodic table. Students learn to represent chemical
reactions using symbols and word equations;
3. Motion in Our World - Motion occurs throughout our physical world, from the readily observable motion of people and
vehicles moving throughout our society to the less observable motion of atoms vibrating and planets orbiting. Students will
describe the motion of everyday objects that undergo simple linear motion by varied hands-on experiences with moving
objects using words, diagrams, graphs, and equations;
4. Weather Dynamics- It is difficult to imagine a day going by where someone does not talk about the weather or climate
change, yet few people are able to base their discussions on a thorough understanding of the scientific principles that explain
Earth’s weather and climate systems. Students will investigate the factors that govern global climate, focusing on the role of
energy and water movement throughout the atmosphere and hydrosphere.
Science 11
The science program is designed to increase the scientific literacy of students by exploring the relationship between science,
society, the environment, and technology. Topics covered are similar to those studied in Science 10, but there is less emphasis
on abstract concepts and the use of mathematics.
Social Science
History 10
This course offers a multi-disciplinary approach in the study of the ideas, people, and developments that have contributed to
the development of the modern world. Throughout the examination of key events, students will develop analytical skills that
are essential to a social science discipline. The course of study centres on Europe and the period from approximately AD 1450
to the recent past and looks at the changes in culture, science, politics, religion, knowledge, and other aspects of human activity
that make us what we are today.
Native Studies 10
Native Studies 10 continues the introductory information from elementary school focusing on Aboriginal populations through
the exploration of identity and worldview, community and kinship, governance, and economics from an Aboriginal perspective.
Students will specifically focus on reading and viewing material conscientiously while discovering issues of identity that affect
Aboriginal people. The outcomes and objectives of this course encourage students to question, consider, and explore options
for building positive relationships between Native and Non-Native societies around the world.
Mathematics
Math Workplace and Apprenticeship 10
The Workplace & Apprenticeship pathway involves content that you will use in the workplace, as an apprentice, as a consumer
or in running a business. There will be knowledge essential for specific trades and occupations. It tries to make the connection
between school mathematics and the workplace by using specific work related examples as much as possible. The
mathematical knowledge and skills acquired through this course will be useful to students in many applications throughout
their lives in both work and non-work settings.
This course includes topics such as:
1. Unit Pricing and Currency Exchange;
2. Income (gross pay, net pay, wages, etc.);
3. Measurement (Imperial System and Metric System);
4. Surface Area and Volume;
5. Similar Figures;
6. Trigonometry.
Math Foundations and Pre-calculus 10
The Foundations of Mathematics pathway meets the needs of students intending to go to University, SIAST or to other tech
schools, but into programs that are not math intensive. The Pre-Calculus pathway meets the needs of students pursuing
careers in science-related areas and areas of study that are math intensive.
This course includes topics such as:
1. Measurement: SI (metric) and Imperial;
2. Surface Area and Volume of 3-D objects;
3. Trigonometry;
4. Factors and Products of whole numbers and polynomial expressions;
5. Irrational numbers in both radical and exponent forms;
6. Relations and Functions;
7. Linear Functions;
8. Linear Systems;
9. Graphs of relations, functions, linear functions and linear systems.
Arts Education and Practical & Applied Arts
Accounting 10
The main goal is to develop an understanding of basic principles of business accounting which will equip students to adapt to a
wide variety of accounting procedures. Principles learned in this course apply to all accounting systems used in Canada. In
addition, the course deals with basic banking and cash control procedures as well as some computer applications to the
accounting process.
Band 10
Prerequisite: Prior participation in a band course
This course is to further improve skills: breathing, tone quality, intonation, articulation, range development and reading
skills, taught in Grade 9. The class includes traditional band literature available in a wide variety of styles and periods.
Students grow as educated music performers, both individually and collectively encouraging confidence in individual and
ensemble playing. Music is chosen from repertoire of Grade 3 to 5 levels. There are traditionally 2 concerts and 1 festival
performance per year.
Career and Work Exploration 10
This course will consist of both classroom learning and workplace learning. It offers students the opportunity to access career
development information in school and in the workplace. Students are introduced to career development. They participate in
a variety of self-awareness activities and instruments and gain valuable experiences both in and out of the classroom. Career
awareness is the primary career development focus of this course. The placements will be a joint decision based on the
student’s abilities and preferences, as well as upon availability of a job site. .Once you are placed you will usually have an inclass session at HCI on Mondays and will work the rest of the week from 1-3:30 at your placement.
(Students enrolled in this course are registered in both Career and Work Exploration 10 and 20 and should receive two credits
upon completion)
Choral 10
Choral class is for anyone who enjoys music and singing in a group setting. Students learn the basics of vocal technique, how to
read music, ear training and listening skills. Choir students explore a wide range of choral repertoire representing different
styles of music, historical periods, cultures and languages. Students learn how to harmonize and develop the expressive
techniques of performance. The program relies on active student participation making regular attendance both at rehearsals
and performances mandatory. The choir performs numerous times during the year at school and community functions and
usually competes each spring at the Humboldt Music Festival. The choir program strives to give each student a deeper
appreciation for performing arts and provides meaningful musical experiences for all those involved.
Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion 10
The curriculum is designed to create awareness of the role of clothing, textiles, and fashion in our daily lives.
The following are outcomes of the course:
1. To understand, develop, and apply the major concepts related to clothing construction;
2. To provide a broad foundation of clothing design fundamentals and apply them to projects to meet individual needs;
3. To generate an awareness of the factors that determine the appropriateness of successful design in apparel and textile
products;
4. To increase awareness of the economic and environmental influences on clothing decisions;
5. To provide opportunities to use the decision making process in clothing selections;
6. To identify and apply principles of clothing care;
7. To develop skills in designing, restoring, or recycling clothing and textiles items;
8. To acquire an understanding of the concepts related to fitting standards and pattern alterations in the clothing and fashion
industry and apply these concepts to the fit and appearance of a garment;
9. To recognize that clothing, fashion, and textiles items evolved from culture and reflect the economic, political, and social
conditions of the times,
10. To create a broad awareness of textiles in apparel, home furnishings, commercial furnishings, and industry;
11. To examine, create, and evaluate a variety of textile design applications suitable for clothing and textile items;
12. To explore and practise the fashion design process;
13. To create an awareness of the careers and opportunities in the fields of clothing, textiles, and fashion industries that exist
in Canada.
Communications Media 10
Communications Media offers students an opportunity to study and understand the effects that mass media has on society.
Using this understanding, students are then able to use available technology to create their own media. Skills such as video
production, video editing, photography, web page design, and computer animation are all elements of this hands on, and
practical course.
Construction 10
Students in Construction 10 are introduced to a variety of construction processes and projects. Projects include tool exercises,
sawhorse construction, concrete work, shed construction, and various finishing tasks. Students in this class will develop
theoretical knowledge related to the construction industry and apply it to the completion of several projects. Students will be
required to develop tool skills and knowledge related to safe working environments in construction.
Design Studies 10
Design Studies allows students to gain and appreciate basic design fundamentals. Students will learn a variety of methods for
problem solving through the tools of design. A variety of materials and applications will be used: air brush, mixed media,
photography, technical drawing, and digital media. Modules covered will be automotive, architectural, landscape, fashion, and
graphic design.
Drafting 10
Students in drafting will learn how to use computers in the design process. Students must first learn how to use cad
programming through several tutorials which teach them how to use the tools in relation to the design process. Students will
be challenged with several design problems in which they will be forced to develop critical and creative thinking skills to solve
problems. Once students become proficient in the use of the cad programming several opportunities will be provided for
students to create model buildings, design parts, and even apply the theoretical knowledge to the use of cad machines.
(Assuming we have the 3D printer, wood router, and plotter)
Drama 10
Drama is a class for all those who love to perform. Students will have the opportunity to develop self-confidence and acting
skills as they do improvisation, storytelling, scriptwriting, mime, dance, and many other aspects of drama. Students will also
learn about drama as they view others acting, both on stage at HCI and as we have opportunity, viewing dramatic
performances elsewhere. Students will also have the chance to learn technical theatre by applying their skills to actual
dramatic performances using sound, lighting, makeup, costume design, set design, etc. Drama class explores the role of drama
and theatre in culture from a historical setting to contemporary culture. Grade 10, 11, and 12 drama students are combined in
this class working as grade groups, creating individuals projects, and as an entire class.
Guitar 10
This is an introductory course on guitar which begins at the student's level, whether the student has no previous experience or
has extensive guitar or other music experience. HCI owns a set of quality acoustic and classical guitars which allows us to
explore various music genres and styles, chording, tabbing, note reading and music theory, and ear training. Time is balanced
between actual practice and performance, and listening and learning from others.
Food Studies 10
Food Studies is a curriculum designed to teach about foods and nutrition. The primary focus is to prepare students for
everyday life in a global society. The skills and knowledge taught in this curriculum will increase resourcefulness of students
and help them to develop self-reliance and independence. The curriculum provides a balance between academic and practical
food preparation experiences. The practical component of the course focuses on the following topics: kitchen basics, kitchen
and food safety, baking basics, food and health, grains, vegetables and fruits, milk and dairy products, eggs, snacks, cakes and
pastries, baking with yeast and food safety and sanitation. Traditional food preparation skills are being lost in today’s fast
paced lifestyles. Much of the food consumed is fast foods, convenience foods and foods eaten away from home. Time
restraints and the effects of advertising have dramatically changed the types of foods prepared and eaten. Contrary to
advertising claims, the preparation of nutritious foods does not have to be time consuming or difficult. Students need the
opportunity to learn and practise preparation techniques in the classroom. Many people are responsible for meal preparation
at home. With the increasing number of single parent families and working parents, meal preparation is often the
responsibility of younger family members. Knowledge and understanding of basic food preparation and nutrition is important
in order to make healthy food choices for individual and family well-being. Knowledge about nutrition is an important
component of a healthy lifestyle. Food-related health problems and eating disorders are major health concerns in Canada. The
impact of eating highly processed foods is affecting our health. Damage caused by poor nutrition is cumulative and often
begins with poor food habits in childhood. A study of foods and nutrition can expose students to accurate information as well
as provide opportunities for students to gain competence in making informed choices.
Information Processing 10
Information Processing is the study of turning ideas into a product, revising the product, and distributing the information in
product form to an audience that provides feedback. The main tool used is the computer. The focus is the application of the
information processing cycle to personal use computing. Keyboarding skills are reinforced and the main goal is to become
familiar with the power and features of word processing programs as they might be used for personal tasks such as reports,
letters, and tables.
Photography 10
“Beauty can be seen in all things, seeing and composing the beauty is what separates the snapshot from the photograph.” –
Matt Hardy
In Photography 10 we will examine what makes a great photograph by improving understanding of composition, lighting,
setting and exposure. Students will develop a presentation portfolio that will illustrate their understanding of key concepts as
well as show graphic editing. Discussion of possible job perspectives will also be discussed.
Practical and Applied Arts Survey 10 (IA)
Students in Industrial Arts 10 are exposed to processes of design and wood construction through the course. The first module
students will be required to complete is related to tool and equipment safety. Students will receive a lecture about the tools in
the shop, witness various demonstrations, and participate in guided practice. Through the design aspect, students are expected
to follow a set of blueprints in the construction of several projects. The projects introduce students to a variety of wood
construction tools and processes which focus primarily on furniture and cabinetry.
Included in the course is a module on Computer Aided Design which introduces students to AutoCad. This program provides an
introduction to the design process by teaching students how to you a number of tools to complete several exercises. Following
the tutorial, students will be given an opportunity to create a toy made out of spruce lumber by first designing it to certain
specifications on the computer and then integrating their learned woodworking processes by building the toy in the shop.
Visual Art 10
This course continues to build upon the skills begun in grade nine. The course is made up of graphic design, drawing and
painting, sculpture, silkscreen, pottery, and photography. Skills in these areas are developed and the students are encouraged
to be original in their ideas.
Welding 10
Students in Welding 10 are introduced to a variety of welding techniques and skills. Students are required to complete several
labs which help them develop their theoretical knowledge of the welding processes. Secondly students observe demonstrations
and lectures from their teacher which ultimately leads to the students completing several welds which relate to the Arc, Gas
Metal Arc Welding, and Oxy-acetylene welding process. Students will also be required to write tests related to each discipline.
This class is offered off location at the Carlton Trail Technical Building.
Unspecified Elective
Christian Ethics 10
The grade 10 course provides students an opportunity to understand one's life story within the context of the Christian story.
Students will appreciate the scriptural and the Christian understanding of Jesus. Students will realize that the Christian message
is a calling to serve others and to live our lives as Jesus taught us.
French 10
The French program continues to build on the structures and vocabulary learned in previous years. The course is taught using a
communicative and experiential approach which means that focus is on developing all six strands of language development:
speaking, reading, writing, listening, viewing and representation. Experiential learning provides the students the opportunity to
Wildlife Management 10
Students in Wildlife Management are provided a vast number of opportunities to interact with the outdoors and what it
has to offer. Through theory and practical experiences, students will have a better understanding and of appreciation for
wildlife as a hobby or potential career. Activities involved with this curriculum include regulated hunting, Fishing and the
Aquatic Environment, Career Opportunities in Wildlife, and Outdoor Experiences (to name a few).