In Grade 7, students have the opportunity to experience a variety of options throughout the year. Students in grade 7 are required to take Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical Education (year long), and Health (one term). Students in the Sportfit Academy, will receive a grade for Health and PE as a part of that course.
When considering which options you would like to take, please know that we do our best to accommodate student requests, but courses are only offered if there is enough student interest to fill them. When you make your requests, you will be asked to select "back up" options. In the event your first choices don't fit in your timetable, or there was not enough interest for them to be offered, the computer will use the back ups to place you appropriately. Even with these considerations, you may be placed in an option you did not select due to course availability and scheduling.
During course selection, students selecting Band OR French, will choose 5 additional courses. Students choosing both Band AND French, will choose 2 additional options. Students in Academy, but not Band or French, will choose 6 options. Academy students in Band OR French will choose three options. Academy students are not able to take both Band AND French. Students not taking Band, French or Academy, will choose 8 options.
This course builds on the skills learned in Art 6, but has no pre-requisite. Students will learn the basic elements of art through a variety of projects and mediums. Projects may include cartooning, watercolor, clay sculpture, etc.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Art and Design. Students will learn the basic elements of art through a variety of projects and mediums. Projects may include cartooning, watercolor, clay sculpture, etc.
Students will work with a variety of programs that will allow them to enhance their skills in using computers. Some topics of study may include: ethics and safety, keyboarding, web page design, coding, photography and graphic design.
This course is intended to build on skills from Drama 6 in basic dramatic form and style. This is a cooperative course intended to build a sense of community among students to provide a safe, supportive atmosphere where students feel comfortable taking risks and trying new skills.
Students will deepen their understanding on sewing and will research and design their own basic crafts. Projects may include creating pillows, winter-wear, and beginner quilting skills.
This course allows students to study the art of film while examining its history, theory, meaning as a medium.
Foods 7 allows students to deepen their understanding of basic kitchen procedures, food safety and sanitation, measurement and nutrition. Students may explore preparation of breakfast foods, smoothies, baking and healthy snacks.
French 7 builds on the vocabulary and concepts of French 6. Completion of French 6 is recommended, but not required. Emphasis is placed on speaking and understanding conversational French through interactive, group-based activities and games.
This course encourages students to enhance critical thinking and reasoning by playing various games and using different strategies to find success.
Students will explore historical and contemporary perspectives of First Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures. Students may participate in a variety of cultural activities such as smudging and powwows. This course is open to all students.
Leadership 7 is designed to teach students what it means to LEAD as a Wildcat, and as a future leader in the community. Students will experience a variety of opportunities to take the lead and positively impact the school and surrounding community.
This course allows students to explore their creativity through photography and photo editing.
Students will participate in a range of recreational activities, both inside and outside on the school grounds. Some activities may take place off campus as well.
This course allows students to work with tools, follow plans, measure and lay out materials, and build projects. Students will have the opportunity to work with acrylic, plastics and wood.