This course provides opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently in a variety of real-life and  personally relevant contexts. Students will develop their ability to communicate in French with confidence by using  language-learning strategies introduced in the elementary French Immersion program. Students will enhance their  knowledge of the language through the study of French-Canadian literature. They will also continue to increase their  understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life long language learners. Prerequisite: Minimum of 3800 hours of instruction in elementary French Immersion, or equivalent.

This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems  interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic  issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the  concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various  geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place to live.  

This course uses the Beatitudes as a framework to examine the attitudes and actions that characterize the Christian life.  Students will derive knowledge and skills from a study of Scripture, profession of Faith, Christian Moral Development,  Prayer, Sacramental Life, and Family Life. Students are encouraged to grow in Gospel values while actively engaging in a  variety of challenging educational activities.  

This course provides students with extensive opportunities to communicate, interact, and think critically and creatively in  French. Students will use a variety of language-learning strategies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and will  respond to and interact with print, oral, visual, and electronic texts. Students will develop their knowledge of the French  language through the study of contemporary and historically well-known French European literature. They will also continue to increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills  necessary to become life-long language learners. Prerequisite: French Immersion, Grade 9, De-streamed.  

This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different  groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s  evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian  identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical  inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian  history since 1914.  

This is a half credit course taught in conjunction with Career Studies (GLC2OL)  This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will  explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the  influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in  the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry  process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of  significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.  

This is a half credit course taught in conjunction with Civics and Citizenship (CHV2OL).  This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community  involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace  trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options,  prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development  of a career plan.  

This course examines the relationship between the person and message of Christ and the dominant attitudes of  contemporary culture. Central to this course is the sacramental nature of Jesus and through His incarnation, the  sacramentality of the Catholic Church, persons, and all of creation. Beginning with students' own life experiences, seen in  light of the Gospel narratives, students acquire a deeper and more systematic knowledge of Christ, his message, and his  Church. Connections between the Church and contemporary culture are explored in terms of what it means to be a  responsible adolescent developing as a member of a Catholic, Christian community while living within the context of a  secular society. In the Family Life Education strand, students explore a variety of topics related to the themes of person hood, interpersonal relationships, and sexuality. Students have the opportunity to experience first-hand the call and  response to Christian Community Service.  

This course provides opportunities for students to consolidate the communication skills required to speak and interact with  increasing confidence and accuracy in French in a variety of academic and social contexts. Students will apply language learning strategies while exploring a variety of concrete and abstract topics, and will increase their knowledge of the  language through the study of French literature from around the world. They will also continue to deepen their  understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life long language learners. Prerequisite: French Immersion, Grade 10, Academic.  

This course prepares students to act in leadership and peer support roles. They will design and implement a plan for  contributing to their school and/or community; develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and  conflict management; and apply those skills in leadership and/or peer support roles – for example, as a student council  member or a peer tutor. Students will examine group dynamics and learn the value of diversity within groups and  communities. 

This course enables students to discover what others believe and how they live, and to appreciate their own unique  heritage. Students will learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety of religions, the connections between religion  and the development of civilizations, the place and function of religion in human experience, and the influence of a broad  range of religions on contemporary society. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and  investigating world religions.  

This course focuses on the flavours, aromas, cooking techniques, foods, and cultural traditions of world cuisines. Students will explore the origins of and developments in diverse food traditions. They will demonstrate the ability to cook with ingredients and equipment from a variety of cultures, compare food-related etiquette in many countries and cultures, and explain how Canadian food choices and traditions have been influenced by other cultures. Students will develop practical skills and apply social science research methods while investigating foods and food practices from around the world.

This course provides students with extensive opportunities to communicate, interact, and think critically and creatively in  French. Students will consolidate language-learning strategies and apply them while communicating about concrete and  abstract topics, and will independently respond to and interact with a variety of oral and written texts. Students will study a  selection of French literature from the Middle Ages to the present. They will also continue to enrich their understanding and  appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language  learners. Prerequisite: French Immersion, Grade 11, University Preparation.  

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.