French Immersion Course Registration Information 

FIF1DX French Immersion Grade 9 Academic

This course provides opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently in a variety of real-life and personally relevant contexts.

Students will develop their ability to communicate in French with confidence by using language-learning strategies introduced in the elementary French Immersion program. Students will enhance their knowledge of the language through the study of French-Canadian literature. They will also continue to increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners.

CGC1DX - Issues in Canadian Geography Grade 9 Academic

This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial Technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place to live.

MAT1WX - Mathematics Grade 9 Open

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 consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.

SNC1WX - Science Grade 9 Open

This course enables students to understand basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics. Students will develop skills in the processes of scientific inquiry, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Students will learn scientific theories and conduct investigations related to cell division and reproduction, atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds, the universe and space exploration, and the principles of electricity.

FIF2DX - French Immersion Grade 10 Academic

This course provides students with extensive opportunities to communicate, interact, and think critically and creatively in French. Students will use a variety of language-learning strategies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and will respond to and interact with print, oral, visual, and electronic texts. Students will develop their knowledge of the French language through the study of contemporary and historically well-known French European literature. They will also continue to increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners.

CHC2DX - Canadian History since World War I Grade 10 Academic

This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.

MPM2DX - Mathematics Grade 10 Academic

This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relations, extend their skills in multi-step problem solving, and continue to develop their abilities in abstract reasoning. Students will pursue investigations of quadratic functions and their applications, solve and apply linear systems, solve multistep problems in analytic geometry to verify properties of geometric figures, investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles, and develop supporting algebraic skills.

MAT2LX - Mathematics Grade 10 Preparatory 

MAT2LX - Mathematics Grade 10 Preparatory Course This preparatory course will provide students who have successfully completed Grade 9 Mathematics (MTH1WX) with an opportunity to build on fundamental math skills and investigate key concepts from Grade 10 Mathematics (MPM2DX). The course is organized by three strands related to money sense, measurement, and proportional reasoning. In all strands, the focus in on strengthening and extending key foundational mathematical concepts and skills by solving authentic, everyday problems. 

SNC2DX - Science Grade 10 Academic

This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, to develop further their skills in scientific inquiry, and to understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and the environment. Students will conduct investigations and understand scientific theories related to: ecology and the maintenance of ecosystems, chemical reactions, with particular attention to acid-base reactions, factor that influence weather systems, and motion.

GLC2OX - Careers Grade 10 Open (½ credit)

This half-credit compulsory course taught in French teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work and community involvement. Students will assess interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.

CHV2OX - Civics Grade 10 Open (½ credit)

This half-credit compulsory course taught in French explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy in local, national, and global contexts, about political reactions to social change, and about political decision-making processes in Canada. They will explore their own and others’ beliefs and perspectives on public issues. Students will learn how to think critically about public issues and react responsibly to them.

FIF/FEF3UX - French Immersions and Extended French Grade 11 University Preparation

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate about concrete and abstract topics in various situations. Students will consolidate language learning strategies and apply them in a variety of real-life contexts in order to enhance and refine their communication skills, and will continue to develop creative and critical thinking skills. Students will develop their knowledge of the language through the study of contemporary and well-known French European authors. They will also continue to deepen their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners.

CGF3MX - Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters Grade 11 University/College Preparation

This course examines Earth’s physical patterns and processes and how they create natural disasters and can contribute to human disasters. Students will explore how physical processes related to Earth’s water, land, and air, as well as interactions between these systems, can affect the planet and its people. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate Earth’s natural processes, to make predictions related to natural disasters, and to create plans to prepare for and/or respond to them.

CHW3MX - World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century Grade 11 University/College Preparation

This course explores the history of various societies around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will examine life in and the legacy of various ancient and pre-modern societies throughout the world, including those in, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work in various societies and in different historical eras.

HSP3UX - Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology Grade 11 University/College Preparation

This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.

MCF3MX - Functions and Applications Grade 11 University/College Preparation

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 applications. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

MCR3UX - Mathematics: Functions and Relations Grade 11 University Preparation

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; and develop facility in simplifying polynomial and rational expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

SBI3UX - Biology Grade 11 University Preparation

This course furthers students' understanding of the processes involved in biological systems. Students will study cellular functions, genetic continuity, internal systems and regulation, the diversity of living things, and the anatomy, growth, and functions of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.

FIF/FEF4UX - French Immersion and Extended French Grade 12 University Preparation

This course further emphasizes the consolidation of communication skills required to interact in French for various purposes about concrete and abstract topics. Students will independently apply language-learning strategies in a variety of real-life and personally relevant contexts, and will broaden their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and analysing oral and written texts. Students will increase their knowledge of the language through the study of Canadian and international French literature. They will also continue to enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners.

CGU4MX - Urban Planning & Population Issues Grade 12 University/College Preparation

The world’s population is growing, it is moving and intermixing, and it is increasingly found in cities. This course explores these changes and the challenges that come with them. It investigates the forces that shape the world’s communities, the quality of life within them, and their impact on the world around them. Students will examine issues regarding population change, urban life and design, and explore sustainable options for future communities. 

CHY4UX - World History since the Fifteenth Century Grade 12 University Preparation

This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and assess societal progress or decline in world history.

HSB4UX - Challenge and Change in Society Grade 12 University/College Preparation

This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.

MHF4UX - Advanced Functions Grade 12 University Preparation

This course extends a 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 in university and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.

SBI4UX – Biology Grade 12 University Preparation

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 refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.