French Immersion Compulsory Courses

In French Immersion, students will be required to take 8 compulsory credits.

• Art dramatique 

• English

• Francais (French Immersion)

• Geographie (French Immersion)  

• Healthy Active Living (French Immersion)

• Mathematics

• Science

ADA 1OI – Dramatic Arts (Open)

This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources and cultures.  Students will use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives.  Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama, then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them.  This course is taught in French.

CGC 1DI – Geographie

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. This course is taught in French.

ENL 1W0 – English 

This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives.  Students will analyze literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms.  An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective communication.  The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 Academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12.

FIF 1DI – Francais

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 skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well 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 French language through the study of French Canadian literature. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

Prerequisite: Minimum of 3800 hours of French instruction, or equivalent.

MTH 1W0 – Mathematics

This course enables students to consolidate, and continue to develop, an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and financial literacy. Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling, and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations. Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional reasoning, spatial reasoning, and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. 

PPL 1OI – Physical and Health Education

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively. This course is taught in French.

SNC 1W0 – Science 

This course enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop and refine their STEM skills as they use scientific research, scientific experimentation, and engineering design processes to investigate concepts and apply their knowledge in situations that are relevant to their lives and communities. Students will continue to develop transferable skills as they become scientifically literate global citizens. 

TAS 1O0 - Technology and the Skilled Trades (Automotive, Construction, Manufacturing Rotation) 

This hands-on course enables students to further explore the engineering design process and develop other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will design and safely create prototypes, products, and/or services, working with tools and technologies from various industries. As students develop their projects to address real-life problems, they will apply technological concepts such as precision measurement, as well as health and safety standards. Students will begin to explore job skills programs and education and training pathways, including skilled trades, that can lead to a variety of careers. This three-way rotation will include automotive, construction and manufacturing technology.

TAS 2O0 – Technology and the Skilled Trades (Hospitality, Hairstyling Rotation)

This hands-on course offers a broad-based technological focus on two fields and will include a rotation in each of these fields: Hospitality and Hairstyling. The Hospitality rotation provides students with opportunities to explore different areas of hospitality and tourism, as reflected in the various sectors of the tourism industry, with an emphasis on food service. The Hairstyling rotation presents hairstyling, make-up, and nail care techniques from a salon/spa perspective. Students will design and safely create products, and/or services, working with tools and resources from these various fields. As students develop their projects to address real-life problems, they will apply technological concepts such as quality control, and health and safety standards. Students will apply health and safety standards and will explore opportunities for job skills programs and education and training pathways that can lead to a variety of careers.