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IMG_0310.mp4Art (AVI1O)
Art (AVI1O)
Grade 9 Art Course AVI10 has: drawing, painting, sculpture and more!
WHSS ART is amazing because ...
Everyone is Welcome!
Everyone can find success! The course is designed for new and experienced art students.
Try new things in a social environment.
Learn new art skills.
Integrated Arts at WHSS.mp4Integrated Arts (ALC1O)
Integrated Arts (ALC1O)
INTEGRATED ARTS (DRAMA WITH MUSIC) is amazing because …
Improves self-confidence and builds presentation skills
Creative opportunities to express yourself through a variety of different art forms
Trust, collaboration, and community with your classmates
A place to share your unique skills and talents
No experience necessary - everyone is welcome in the Arts!
Business (BEP20)
Business (BEP20)
Grade 9 Business Course:
BEP20 - Introduction to Business
BUSINESS is
Learn how to be an entrepreneur (start your own business), make a profit/avoid a loss (economics and marketing), invest in the stock market, manage money (accounting)
Important in every career path
Will help you with your first job and every job
Investment in your future
Foods (HFN1O)
Foods (HFN1O)
Grade 9s said that the WHSS Foods class is amazing because …
“we get to eat”
“we learn how to cook”
“It’s fun !”
“we made speciality dishes from all over Canada”
“my team won the apple peeling contest”
Learning Strategies (GLS1O)
Learning Strategies (GLS1O)
The GLS10 class connects and matters because …
You IMPROVE in the following KEY areas for all other courses
Research skills
Literacy skills
Numeracy skills
ORGANIZATION
This class will help you “keep up” in your other classes
Your work habits and work completion will improve
Who should take learning strategies:
Students who need some extra time and help
Students who have been recommended by their grade 8 teacher and Special Education team
Taught by Mr. Norton and runs 1st semester to help you get off to a great start in grade 9.
Integrated Technology (TAS1O)
Integrated Technology (TAS1O)
Grade 9 Tech Course - wood, metal, design shop (TAS 1O)
WHSS Tech Courses are amazing because ...
We make cool projects
We learn how to use the tools and equipment safely
We get to use our hands as well as our minds
We find building things from scratch is rewarding
Physical Education (PPL1O)
Physical Education (PPL1O)
Grade 9 Physical Education Course:
PPL10X ( Female), PPL10Y (Male)
Students will Have Fun participating in:
a variety of games (siloball, 9 lives dodgeball,pickleball...),
traditional sports (inside - badminton, vball, bball..and outside - soccer, football, fieldhockey, rugby, ultimate…)
fitness activities (weight training, yoga…)
different health topics.
Phys. Ed. Facilities include: 2 gyms, weight Room, cardio/ fitness mezzanine, 3 beach volleyball courts, 2 grass fields - game field and a practice field, tennis courts/outdoor basketball courts, rock climbing weeks
GRADE 10: C.E.L.P.
4-credit semester 2 program
GRADE 10: C.E.L.P.
4-credit semester 2 program
Visit the CELP website here: sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/whss-celp/home
Although CELP is for grade 10 students, it can be helpful for grade 9s to plan ahead with their course choices. CELP students typically take 4 compulsory grade 10 credits in the first semester and CELP in semester 2.
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