MAE—09—T 

Using these three disciplines, students will be studying and practicing line, shape, space, texture, colour, form, tone, principles of design (pattern, repetition, balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, unity/variety, and harmony), composition, lighting, angles, and editing. 

MADIT09—T

 This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the elective classes of Programming, Drafting, Animation, and Video Game Development. We will be creating 2D models, designing houses, writing our own programs and video games. 

MMU—09A-L

 This class is for students interested in creating, playing, and performing pop, rock, hip hop, rap and other forms of contemporary music. Students may or may not have experience playing an instrument or singing. Students will have opportunities to learn basic notation and technique of piano, guitar, bass, drums and voice. Eventually, students may form bands and play in a group setting, or pursue solo playing. In addition to developing musical skills and technique, students will learn to set up audio equipment for live performance and studio recording. They will also have the opportunity to compose or edit music using digital audio workstations like Soundtrap and GarageBand.

XLDCA09 

Language & Culture 9 is one of RSS's hidden gems! Its purpose is to foster genuine curiosity in the world at large through the study of world cultures and languages.  Class begins by defining and explaining culture in a relevant and meaningful way that challenges how students view themselves. their culture, and the world at large.  Next, students honestly examine numerous world cultures (including French, Spanish, Japanese, German, and ASL, with the possibility of others) before students decide which cultures they THEY want to study.  Meaningful learning requires engaging videos, open discussion,  experiencing cultural foods, and learning some basics of the language via the DuoLingo app.  Buckle up because learning about culture just got enjoyable and authentic!

MADGE09-T-WW

 This is an introductory course to metalwork. Students will learn about shop safety, create a variety of projects to introduce them to metalworking hand tools, machines and processes. Students will learn about self and society, prototyping, ideating, and blue print reading. 

MPHE-09—S-0 

Students will participate in various outdoor experiences such as hiking, snowshoeing, climbing and camping. Students will learn and practice basic outdoor survival skills in a fun, challenging environment. Camping opportunities will be offered during the term as well as a year-end trip to Manning Park 

MMU--09D-L

This course is for students that wish to learn and improve guitar skills by playing and learning in a group setting. Students will learn variety of musical styles including Classical, Jazz, Blues, Latin, Folk, Pop, and Rock. Students will develop technical skills such as playing chords, strumming patterns and fingerpicking, reading chord symbols and tablature. This course is open to all students, and no previous experience is required. Students must either own or rent their own guitar. 

MVA--09—L

*Note- this course takes place outside of the timetable

Full Year Course Calling all paparazzi! Are you interested in photography, journalism or design? Then Yearbook 9 is for you! This course provides you with the opportunity to explore and expand your photography, communication and design skills while contributing to our school community and culture through the creation and distribution of our fantastic RSS Yearbook! 

Introductory Band 9-12 

Introductory band is for students who do not yet play a traditional band instrument, but would like to join the band program. No prior experience is required, as the course will focus on the basic concepts of playing wind instruments and reading standard notation. Students who complete introductory band will enroll in their grade-level concert band the following year. Live performance is an option, but is by no means a requirement.