Grade 12 Courses

Nutrition and Health HFA4U1

This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by investigating issues related to nutrition and health.

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies

Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice HSE4M1

This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical, social, and historical underpinnings of various equity and social justice issues and to analyse strategies for bringing about positive social change. Students will learn about historical and contemporary equity and social justice issues in Canada and globally. They will explore power relations and the impact of a variety of factors on equity and social justice. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to an equity or social justice issue.

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies

World Cultures HSC4M1

This course examines the nature of culture; how cultural identities are acquired, maintained, and transformed; and theories used to analyse cultures. Students will explore world cultures, with an emphasis on the analysis of religious and spiritual beliefs, art forms, and philosophy. They will study the contributions and influence of a range of cultural groups and will critically analyze issues facing ethnocultural groups within Canada and around the world. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to cultural diversity.

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies

Counselling and Mentorship IDC4U2

This course examines psychological and sociological theory as it applies to personal wellness and interpersonal relationships and will be of particular interest to those students who are considering psychology and/or social work as future professions. The emphasis, however, is on the application of the skills related to these theories which allow humans to help each other through personal challenges. Students will develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, counseling, coaching, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Students will be expected to participate in a peer mentoring project offered to other students in the school, not only to practice their developing skills but in recognition of our ability to be helpful to others in our community.