MOSCROP中学荣誉课程(Honors)

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Math Honors Courses

Students may apply to Math Honors course at each grade level. The learning outcomes, curriculum, and textbook at each level will remain the same, but will include significant enrichment supplements based on the Waterloo Mathematics Competitions. Students who complete the Honors pathway often proceed to Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Students are required to participate in the Waterloo Contest in their respective grade level in addition to their formal application. A combination of the student's Waterloo mark and class mark from the previous year will be used to determine placement.

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Science 8 Honours

This is an enriched course that covers the regular Science 8 curriculum to a greater depth and may also cover additional, enrichment units. There is an expectation that students be able to work at a faster pace to accommodate enrichment activities and topics and to engage in selfdirected study that may involve the development of a Science Fair Project. Students are expected to be high achieving and highly motivated. After Science 8 Honours, students enroll in either Science 9 Honours or Science 9.

Admission to this course is through an application process and is at the discretion of the Science Department. The application process involves an application form completed by the student and their Grade Seven teacher and an entrance exam to be written at Moscrop Secondary (date TBA).

Science 9 Honours

This is an enriched course that covers the regular Science 9 curriculum to a greater depth and may also cover additional, enrichment units. There is an expectation that students be able to work at a faster pace to accommodate enrichment activities and topics and to engage in selfdirected study that may involve the development of a Science Fair Project. Students are expected to be high achieving and highly motivated. After Science 9 Honours, students enroll in either Science 10 Honours or Science 10.

Admission to this course is through an application process and is at the discretion of the Science Department. Students should have 80% or better in Science 8/8H plus their teacher’s recommendation. General Science courses require a broad range of skills such as Math skills and skills required in Socials Studies and English courses. Consequently, grades in Math, English, and Socials Studies are also considered in the selection process.

Science 10 Honours

This is an enriched course that covers the regular Science 10 curriculum to a greater depth and may also cover additional, enrichment units. There is an expectation that students be able to work at a faster pace to accommodate enrichment activities and topics and to engage in selfdirected study that may involve the development of a Science Fair Project. Students are expected to be high achieving and highly motivated in order to cover the course curriculum as well as prepare for the Provincial Exam worth 20% of their course mark. After Science 10 Honours, students enroll in Science 11 or Science 11 Honours courses of their choice. Honours courses also focus on further developing sophisticated science process skills to better prepare students for the Science 11 Honours and 12 AP levels.

Admission to this course is through an application process and is at the discretion of the Science Department. Students should have 80% or better in Science 8/8H plus their teacher’s recommendation. General Science courses require a broad range of skills such as Math skills and skills required in Socials Studies and English courses. Consequently, grades in Math, English, and Socials Studies are also considered in the selection process.

Science 11 Honours: (Biology 11H, Chemistry 11H, Physics 11H)

Science 11 Honours courses are the first year of a two year Advanced Placement (AP) course and are offered to science students who have previously shown strong ability and effective work habits. While covering the same curriculum as their regular counterparts, they move at a faster pace allowing for coverage of a wider range of topics as required by the AP curriculum.

Upon successful completion of Science 11 Honours, students may, however, opt to take a regular Science 12 course rather than its AP counterpart. Students taking these courses are required to work more independently and it is crucial for students to commit to work at an appropriate level.

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Admission to these courses is through an application process and is at the discretion of the Science Department.

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Social Studies Honours 8

Students will complete an enriched curriculum that will include the study of history from the fall of the oman Empire to the Renaissance as well as geographical thinking skills. Skills such as researching from a ariety of sources, essay writing, simulating historical events and critical thinking are emphasized. Social Studies 8 students must successfully complete a qualifying examination for acceptance.

Social Studies Honours 9

Students will experience an enriched curriculum that will include the study of geography and history from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution in Europe and early European settlement in North America. Research skills, essay writing, debating, historical simulations and critical thinking skills are emphasized. Students must achieve an overall average of 80% to apply for Social Studies Honours.

Social Studies Honours 10

Qualified students will experience an enriched curriculum that includes the development of Canada during the 19th century as it evolved from colonies to a single nation. Research skills, essay writing, debating skills, historical simulations and critical thinking skills are emphasized. Students must achieve an overall average of 80% to apply for Social Studies Honours.

Social Studies Honours 11

Qualified students will experience an enriched curriculum that includes the history of Canada and the world throughout the 20th century, the study of human geography, and Canadian government. Research skills, essay writing, debating skills, historical simulations and critical thinking skills are emphasized. Students must achieve an overall average of 80% to apply for Social Studies Honours.

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English 8 Honours

English Honours 8 is an enriched course that will require much time, commitment, individual research, and self-directed study. Students applying for this course are not automatically accepted, but will be selected based on a spring application process in addition to an entrance examination. Successful applicants will be notified in June.

Students enrolled in the English 8 Honours program will be instructed in the development of their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. This course will focus on proficiency in written expression and oral communication. Students will be expected to read widely and to reflect on their reading through discussion and writing.

English 9 Honours

Students enrolled in the English 9 Honours program will be instructed in the development of their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. This course will focus on proficiency in written expression and oral communication. Students will be expected to read widely and to reflect on their reading through discussion and writing.

English 10 Honours

English 10 Honours will cover all the requirements of English 10 with enriched components. This course will concentrate on critical approaches to literature such as theme, point of view, atmosphere, and symbolism. Students are expected to participate in discussion and to expand their reading of literature beyond the course material. Suitable candidates for Honours 10 demonstrate a genuine interest in literature.

English 12 Honours/Advanced Placement

The English Honours Curriculum follows the prescribed learning outcomes outlined for regular English 12, and much of the text material explored in English Honours 12 is the same as that of regular English 12. Units of study include: Independent Novel Study, Short Stories, Drama, Poetry, and Non-fiction writing.

The Honours 12 programme is designed for students who have a demonstrated interest and understanding of English literature. Additional/alternate novels, plays, short stories or poems will be examined to develop a broader and deeper understanding of the elements of literature. The enriched English 12 course allows studentsto work more independently and collaboratively. Subsequently, students in the English 12 Honours programme have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of literature through a variety of forms and media.

As with regular English 12, 60% of the final mark will be based on course work, while 40% of the final grade will be based on the Provincial Exam written in June. Students in English Honours 12 write the same exam as those in regular English 12.

English Honours 12 students have the option of taking the Advanced Placement Exam. Students who successfully write the exam receive credit for a first year university English course.

*Note - A number of students will have take English Literature 12, or they may be taking the course concurrently with English Honours 12. Students wishing to write the AP Exam will benefit from having taken both specialized English 12 courses.