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Courses offered Every Semester:
Mathematics: Grades 10, 11, 12; Technical and Business: Grades 11 & 12
English: Grades 10, 11, 12; Business: Grade 12
Computer Courses: Introductory and Advanced
ENGLISH COURSES
| English
(Gr. 10) ENG 2B |
This course is a skills-oriented language arts program stressing the fundamental abilities in writing, reading, research, speaking, listening and group learning. A wide variety of sources is studied. |
| Business English
(GR 12) EBS 4G |
This course is designed to give students the knowledge and practice of business communications - reading, writing, and speaking. Grammar, spelling and vocabulary development will also be emphasized. |
| English
(Gr.10) ENG 2G |
This is an introductory English course. Through the study of poetry, a novel, a play, and short stories, the student will begin an exploration of literary characteristics and techniques. Grammar, spelling, and vocabulary development will also be emphasized. |
| English
(Gr. 11) ENG 3G |
This course consolidates the skills developed in Grade 10. Short stories, a play, a novel, and poetry will be studied and will serve to develop |
| English
(Gr. 12) ENG 4G |
This course focuses on refining the critical thinking and communication skills promoted in previous English courses. Poetry, a novel, a play, and short stories, will be studied. The student's role as an independent learner will be emphasized, and the course will allow the student to engage, in various ways, in all aspects of the communication cycle: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. |
Mathematics Courses
| Mathematics
(Gr. 10) MAT 2B |
This course begins with a review of fundamental arithmetic skills. Topics covered include: basic operations of whole numbers and decimals, followed by units on the metic system, integers, per cents, ratios, etc. |
| Mathematics
(Gr. 10) MAT 2G |
This is considered an entry level course for those who have recently completed a Gr. 9 mathematics course. |
| Mathematics for Technology
(Gr. 11) MTT 3G |
This course is designed to develop those mathematical skills commonly used in technology applications. Students are introduced to new concepts in Trigonometry and Geometry. |
| Business Math
(Gr. 11) MTB 3G |
This course examines mathematics for the informed consumer. |
| Mathematics for Technology
(Gr. 12) MTT 4G |
This course is designed to meet the mathematical content and process requirements to succeed in diploma level technological programs at the college level. |
| Business Math
(Gr. 12) MTB 4G |
Mathematics for the consumer and business. Studies include compound interest, annuities, mortgages and stocks and bonds. |
Computer Courses
| Keyboarding
(Gr. 10 and Gr. 11) BKI 2G and BKI 3G |
Students will learn the touch system for the alphanumeric keyboard using correct keying techniques. They will learn to format documents and proofread while producing business and personal letters, display work and reports. Communications and appropriate work habits will also be taught. Formatting and display work will be taught using computer software. |
| Introduction to Computers
(Gr. 10) DIC 2G |
This course provides the student with an introduction to computer concepts involving the use of Windows '98. A word processing package and a spreadsheet program. There will be an overview of the computer and its devices, computers in business, plus other topics relevant to today's business world. |
| Data Processing Concepts
(Gr. 11) BPC 3G |
Students will be exposed to industry standard software in basic word processing, electronic spreadsheets data base management and telecommunications. Designed for students wishing marketable computer-related skills. |
| Data Processing Applications
(Gr. 12) BPA 4G |
Advanced word processing, telecommunications and desktop publishing concepts are the focus. |
| Internet Course
(Gr. 11) DIT 3G |
Units in this course are Internet based and include home page design incorporating multimedia features and electronic form processing. Students will analyse methods of gathering and storing data via the Internet. |
Technology Courses
| Drafting Technology
(Gr. 11) TDJ 3GA |
This course covers basic drafting skills and the use of many AutoCAD 13 commands. Students learn through drawings and are introduced to AutoCAD commands as they are needed. |
Business Courses
| Entrepreneurship
(Gr. 12) BDE 4G |
Students will be introduced to entreprenurial and marketing skills that contribute to the successful operation of a business in Canada today. |
| Management Studies
(Gr. 12) BOS 4G |
Types of business organizations, production management, marketing management, human resources management and financial management. |
| Intro to Accounting
(Gr.11) BAI 3G |
Topics include basic accounting cycle, debits/credits, journals, ledgers, balance sheets, income statements, trial balance, worksheets, subsidiary ledgers and special journals. |
| Consumer Studies
(Gr. 12) BCS 4G |
Money, banking and investments, credit consumer protection and information |
| Law
(Gr. 12) BLW 4G |
This is an introductory course in the study of civil and criminal law. Students will examine the history of law in Canada, as well as the relationship between the family, the consumer, the employee and the law, to better understand the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens under the law. |
Other Courses
| Personal Life Management
(Gr. 11) NMT 3G |
This curse covers resource and stress management communication, decision-making skills, self-esteem, assertiveness, goal-setting and job search skills |
| Family Studies -Parenting
(Gr. 11) NFB 3G |
This course will enhance students' awareness of the role of a parent, increase their knowledge about child development, help them develop interpersonal skills and understand the positive ways families nuture, socialize and transmit the family's culture to those in its care. |
| Environmental Studies
(Gr. 11) SEN 3G |
A study of the relationship of organisms with their environments and with each other. The following topics will be covered: ecology, plant science, energy and animals. |
| Canadian Geography
(Gr. 10) GCA 2G |
This course is designed to develop an awareness and interest in our land and its people. Emphasis is on the development of practical skills, ie..., how to use an atlas and road map, graphing skills and interpretation of graphs, etc. |
| Career Planning
(Gr. 11) NGD 3GC |
This course will examine personal strengths, skills, values and interests in relation to career choice. Exploration of barriers to career planning will be encouraged in addition to decision making and goal setting strategies. |
| Society: Challenge and Change
(Gr. 12) HSC 4G |
This course introduces students to the systematic study of social organization in order to help them understand social issues and problems. Students will explore how individuals perceive themselves and others. |
| Biology
(Gr. 11) SBI 3G |
This senior level course is on human biology. It examines how the human system functions. It includes nutrition and digestion, the alimentary and excretory systems, respiration, circulation and body's support system. |
| Travel & Tourism
(Gr. 12) GRE 4G |
Students will be offered opportunities to examine leisure activities and the use of leisure time in the St. Thomas Region and around the world. They will examine types of vacation experiences and potential locations in many major Canadian and international tourist centres. Since many students can expect employment opportunities related to the tourist industry, this course will provide a foundation of knowledge for such a future. Slides, movies, guest speakers, field trips and even food will make students more aware of each region being studied. |
| Twentieth Century World History
(Gr. 12) HWT 4G |
This course is designed to promote an understanding of how the past has influenced the present through an examination of world affairs between 1900 and 1945, as well as specific case studies of selected nations in the post 1945 era to the present. Students will develop an understanding of the effect of technology on warfare through a study of World War I & II. This course will consider the effect of both individuals and events on our daily lives. Topics include Nazism, Nuclear War and Communism will be discussed to provide an understanding of global change. The emphasis of the course will consist of specific case studies in World Affairs and the Global Village through the use both written and audio visual resources. |