This course "examines elements of international law in social, cultural, political, and global contexts. Students will study the theoretical and philosophical sources of law and the principles and practices of human rights, Indigenous, and international law through a Canadian lens. Students will learn to relate these topics to issues in Canadian society and the wider world. Students will use problem-based learning and both critical and creative thinking skills to analyze legal issues and leading cases, conduct independent research, negotiate, debate, and present the results of their inquiries in innovative ways" (Ontario Curriculum).

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

This is a university prep course (it can be used for your university applications). 

Current 25/26 teacher: K. MacTavish 

Link to current course outline.

In World Issues, "students will address the challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. They will explore issues involving a wide range of topics, including economic disparities, threats to the environment, globalization, human rights, and quality of life, and will analyse government policies, international agreements, and individual responsibilities relating to them. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including the use of spatial technologies, to investigate these complex issues and their impacts on natural and human communities around the world." There will be an exam during the exam period for World Issues.

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

This is a university prep course (it can be used for your university applications). 

Current 25/26 teacher: M. Meredith

Link to current course outline.

Grade 12 Economics "is about individual and collective decision-making. Students will study the science of decision-making, including key principles and problems around theorizing and modelling human decisions and judgement. This course investigates the nature of the competitive global economy and explores how economic stakeholders acquire and use market information to make profitable, fair, legal, and ethical decisions. Students will learn about foundational principles of economic theories, such as capitalism, socialism, and democratic socialism. Students will study core economic principles & problems, leading thinkers, current case studies of economic crisis and success, microeconomics, macroeconomics, illegal markets, failing markets and intervention, financial markets, international economics, & economic globalization. Students will argue concepts, manipulate models, analyze economic information, assess the validity of data, study alternatives, pitch solutions, and investigate marketplace dynamics. All of these topics will be studied through the lens of current economic issues" (Ontario Curriculum).

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

This is a university prep course (it can be used for your university applications). 

Current 25/26 teacher: G. Mummery

Link to current course outline.

Grade 12 World history "traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history" (Ontario Curriculum). This year (different to last year), there will be an exam in the exam period.

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

This is a university prep course (it can be used for your university applications). 

Current 25/26 teacher: A. Magney

Link to current course outline.

Grade 12 Equity and Social Justice "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" (Ontario Curriculum).

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

This course can be used for both college & university applications.

Current 25/26 teacher: Z. Edwards

Link to 24/25 course outline (not currently running in semester 1, but will run in semester 2).

Grade 12 Equity and Social Justice "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" (Ontario Curriculum).

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

This is a university prep course (it can be used for your university applications). 

Current 25/26 teacher: M. Csepreghi

Link to 24/25 course outline (not currently running in semester 1, but will run in semester 2).

Grade 12 Philosophy & Gender Studies "enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy. Students will also acquire an understanding of gender studies and examine various theories within this discipline.

Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical & gender studies questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy and gender studies" (Ontario Curriculum).

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

This is a university prep course (it can be used for your university applications). 

Current 25/26 teacher: M. Erickson

Link to current course outline. 

This course will further develop the knowledge and skills that enable students to communicate ideas, feelings and beliefs through the artistic medium of film and video. Through analysis of films, students will develop an understanding of the conventions and techniques of film. They will engage in practical production elements, solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use and create a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours.

They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge.

Prerequisite: Any grade 11 University, College or Mixed course.

This is a university prep course (it can be used for your university applications). 

Current 25/26 teacher: M. Erickson

Link to current course outline.