Programs

Computer Science

Computer Systems and Science is ideal for students who heading into the field of business, math, science, or engineering, with a focus on learning programming concepts.

Our grade 10 programming course introduces students to areas of computer science with a focus on App Development, using a drag and drop environment.

In grade 11 the students learn more programming concepts in a more structured language, as well as learn about the Software Development Cycle in a project that partners them with a junior class from Berrigan E.S. to create an educational mobile app. The elementary clients provide the inspiration, content, and visual design for the grade 11 students’ app development.

In grade 12, students will learn syntax and structures and using an OOP language. As students move into the grade 12 course the focus is on more advanced programming skills as well as project management of real-life team applications.

Communication Technology

Our lab is equipped with an Audio Studio, Television Studio, and a New Media Lab.

Student Projects include: music videos, stop motion, movie trailer, news report, news show, DJ mix, podcast, voice-over, posters, logos and other graphics, promotional materials, photography animation, and productions.

Broadcasting: Students are given the opportunity to experience all aspects of broadcasting, from basic tips to produce home videos and large multi-camera productions

New Media: Students are taught industry-recognized software and use graphic tablets, digital audio, and video, still photography, and small and large printing

Photography

This course examines communications technology from a media perspective with emphasis on digital imaging and photography. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of digital photography while studying recognized photographers and photographic images, photographic genres, and photography-related careers. Students will employ creativity along with compositional themes and Photoshop techniques to produce interesting compositions. When time and skills allow, students may pursue practical applications such as digital photo enhancement and design, digital book design, photographic still video productions, audio production, and editing, and web-based photo galleries.

Yearbook

Yearbook is an "off the timetable" course that creates the Yearbook for the entire school each year. The Yearbook class takes and edits all the photos of school events, clubs, and teams. We also create our own layouts and try to create a unique book each year. Students will gain experience in photography, graphic design, and learn to edit in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. The course primarily runs at lunch but students are expected to help take photos during school events that can be during the school day, but also before/after school.

Computer Engineering

This course examines computer systems and the control of external devices. Students will assemble computers and small networks by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software. Students will develop knowledge and skills in; electronics, robotics, programming, networks and will build systems that use computer programs and interfaces to control and/or respond to external devices.

Hospitality and Tourism (Cooking)

Courses in this area of study focus on teaching students about food, where it comes from, how to cook and appreciate it. We offer a wide range of courses from beginner (Gr.9 Introduction to Cooking) through to Gr. 12 where we have a Cooking Course and Restaurant Management Course. Through the courses, students will learn about proper safe food handling and kitchen safety so that may cook confidently and safely, not only in class but at home. A wide range of topics is covered each year, yet builds on the previous year's experiences, to challenge and inspire the students to cook more food from scratch. Field trips, catering events, running "Souper Friday" and participating in cooking labs are combined with the theory and "why" of cooking to give a well-rounded experience to all types of learners, especially those who like working with their hands.

Construction and Custom Woodworking

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.

As students move into woodworking, they will further develop knowledge and skills related to the planning, design, and construction of residential and/or commercial cabinets and furniture. 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.

Hospitality and Tourism (Cooking)

Courses in this area of study focus on teaching students about food, where it comes from, how to cook and appreciate it. We offer a wide range of courses from beginner (Gr.9 Introduction to Cooking) through to Gr. 12 where we have a Cooking Course and Restaurant Management Course. Through the courses, students will learn about proper safe food handling and kitchen safety so that may cook confidently and safely, not only in class but at home. A wide range of topics is covered each year, yet builds on the previous year's experiences, to challenge and inspire the students to cook more food from scratch. Field trips, catering events, running "Souper Friday" and participating in cooking labs are combined with the theory and "why" of cooking to give a well -rounded experience to all types of learners, especially those who like working with their hands.

Tech Design

Tech Design integrates many different areas of technology and design to provide students with the background that they will need when going into a career in architecture, industrial design, landscape design, engineering, or the world of work. These mixed courses can be used as prerequisites for university or college with students taking Grade 12 Tech Design entering programs in Industrial Design, Architecture and Engineering at University and Trades, Engineering Technologist and Architecture Technologist in College among others.

This area of technology promotes the use of creativity and design while solving problems in a project-based environment. Grade 9 provides the foundation for the following years of design. Grade 10 builds on the design concepts learned with an increase in project complexity. Grade 11 explores design alternatives with projects increasing in complexity. Grade 12 provides the students with opportunities to explore different types of sketching, the use of different materials, and different tools used for the design that will provide them with a good foundation for entering into university or college. Students will explore different ways to graphically represent design ideas including sketching, drafting, drawing, and computer-assisted design. Courses can be taken at any time with no prerequisite requirement