Locally Developed Compulsory Courses

*Since some students may experience difficulty achieving the Grade 9 de-streamed credits, the Rainbow District School Board offers Ministry approved Locally Developed courses.  

In locally developed, students will be required to take 6 compulsory credits.

• English

• Geography

• Healthy Active Living 

• Mathematics

• Second Language (Choice of Core French OR Ojibwe via eLearning)

• Science

CGC 1DL – Canadian Geography 

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. 

ENG 1L0 – English 

This course provides foundational literacy and communication skills to prepare students for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, in the Grade 10 Locally Developed course, and in the English Grade 11 and 12 Workplace Preparation courses.  This course is organized by strands that develop listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills.  In all strands, the focus is on developing foundational literacy skills and in using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts.  Students develop strategies and put into practice the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking, and reflect upon their growth in these areas.

MAT 1L0 - Mathematics

This course emphasizes further development of mathematical knowledge and skills to prepare students for success in their everyday lives, in the workplace, in the Grade 10 Locally Developed course, and in the Mathematics Grade 11 and Grade 12 Workplace Preparation courses.  The course is organized by three strands related to money sense, measurement, and proportional reasoning.   In all strands, the focus is on developing and consolidating key foundational mathematical concepts and skills by solving authentic, everyday problems.  Students have opportunities to further develop their mathematical literacy and problem-solving skills, and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical math activities.

PPL 1O0 – 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.

SNC 1L0 – Science 

This course emphasizes reinforcing and strengthening science-related knowledge and skills, including scientific inquiry, critical thinking and the relationship between science, society, and the environment, to prepare students for success in everyday life, in the workplace, and in the Grade 10 Locally Developed course.  Students explore a range of topics including science in daily life, properties of common materials, life sustaining processes in simple and complex organisms, and electrical circuits.  Students have the opportunity to extend mathematical and scientific process skills, and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant practical science activities.

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.

FSF 1O0 - Core French 

Students will begin to understand and speak French in guided and structured interactive settings, and will develop fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through discussing issues and situations that are relevant to their daily lives. Throughout the course, students will develop their awareness of diverse French-speaking communities in Canada and acquire an understanding and appreciation of these communities. They will also develop a variety of skills necessary for lifelong language learning. 

*This is an introductory course for students who have little or no knowledge of French or who have not accumulated the minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction 

LNOAO – Ojibwe (via eLearning only)

This course is open to the entire student body and will allow students who have no prior Native language experience to develop an appreciation for a Native language and culture, to explore and experience a unique world view, and to learn to speak a Native language. Students will use the language being studied for greetings and daily routines, become familiar with its writing and sound system, and practise basic vocabulary and phrases. Students will also use information technology during course-related activities.  This is a Level 1 Native Language Course.