• CD(supplied): Nelson - Science 9 Concepts and Connections

Understand basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; develop practical skills in scientific investigation; apply knowledge of science to everyday situations. Design and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues related to cell division and reproduction, the structure and properties of elements and compounds, astronomy and space exploration, and static and current electricity.

• CD (supplied): Nelson - Science 10 Concepts and Connections

This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics: to apply their knowledge of science to real-world situations. Students will explore problems and issues related to ecological sustainability, chemical reactions, weather systems, and motion.

• Textbook: ScienceWise 11 - Succeeding in Today's World - IBSN: 0-7725-2926-4

This course provides students with the science-related knowledge and skills they need to help them make informed decisions in the workplace and in their personal lives. Students will explore a range of topics, including materials and safety; electrical circuits; micro-organisms; the human immune system and defences against disease; and the impact of humans on the environment. Emphasis is placed on relating these topics directly to students’ experiences both in the world of work and in daily life.

• Textbook: ScienceWise 12 - Succeeding in Today's World (supplied)
• Video: Gene Technology ($10 DVD)

This course provides students with the science-related knowledge and skills they need to help them make informed decisions in the workplace and in their personal lives. Students will explore a range of topics, including chemistry at home and at work; communications technology; medial technology; gardening, horticulture, landscaping, and forestry; and alternative life-sustaining environments. Emphasis is placed on relating these topics directly to students’ experiences both in the world or work and in daily life.

• CD (supplied): Nelson - Biology 11 College Preparation

This course focuses on the processes involved in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, animal anatomy and physiology, plant structure and physiology, and environmental science. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.

• Videos: Bionic & Covalent Bonding and Chemistry of the Environment ($10.00 DVD)

This course introduces students to the concepts that form the basis of modern chemistry. Students will study qualitative analysis, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, organic chemistry and electrochemistry, and chemistry as it relates to the quality of the environment. Students will employ a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collection and scientific analysis, and communicate scientific information using appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the role of chemistry in daily life and in the development of new technologies and products.

• Textbook: Nelson - Mathematics 9 - IBSN: 0-17-605999-7
  

This course enables students to develop mathematical ideas and methods through the exploration of applications, the effective use of technology, and extended experiences with hands-on activities. Students will investigate relationships of straight lines in analytic geometry, solve problems involving the measurement of 3-dimensional objects and 2-dimensional figures, and apply key numeric and algebraic skills in problem solving. Students will also have opportunities to consolidate core skills and deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts.

• Textbook: Mathematics - Applying the Concepts 10
  

  This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of key mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and to extend their problem-solving experiences in a variety of applications. Students will solve problems involving proportional reasoning and the trigonometry of right triangles; investigate applications of piecewise linear functions; solve and apply systems of linear equations; and solve problems involving quadratic functions. The effective use of technology in learning and in solving problems will be a focus of the course.

  

• Textbook: Mathematics for Everyday Life - ISBN: 0-07-086488-8

This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations.

• Textbook: Mathematics for Everyday Life 12 - IBSN: 0-7725-2928-0

This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will use statistics in investigating questions of interest and apply principles of probability in familiar situations. They will also investigate accommodation costs and create household budgets; solve problems involving estimation and measurement; and apply concepts of geometry in the creation of design

• Textbook: Making Financial Decisions 11, McGraw-Hill Ryerson - ISBN:0-07-086488-8

This course enables students to broaden their understanding of exponential growth and of important areas of personal finance. Students will investigate properties of exponential functions and develop skills in manipulating exponential expressions; solve problems and investigate financial application involving compound interest and annuities; and apply mathematics in making informed decisions about transportation, accommodation, and career choices.

• Textbook: College and Apprenticeship Mathematics - Addison-Wesley, 2003 - ISBN: 0-201-77112-8 (CD version supplied)

This course equips students with the mathematical knowledge and skills they will need in many college programs. Students will use statistical methods to analyse problems; solve problems involving the application of principles of geometry and measurement to the design and construction of physical models; solve problems involving trigonometry in triangles; and consolidate their skills in analyzing and interpreting mathematical models.

• Textbook: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Harcourt Mathematics 12, IBSN 0-7747-1454-9

This course builds on students’ experience with functions and introduces the basic concepts and skills of calculus. Students will investigate and apply the properties of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions; broaden their understanding of the mathematics associated with rates of change; and develop facility with the concepts and skills of differential calculus as applied to polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Students will apply these skills to problem solving in a range of applications.

• No textbook is necessary for this course

• No textbook is necessary for this course

Guidance and career education plays a central role in the secondary school by preparing you, the student for a complex and changing world. In particular, it addresses many of the important questions that you may face at this time in your life: How can they I better manage my time, resources, and dealings with other people to improve my chances for success in high school and the world beyond? What useful knowledge, skills, and habits do I already have, and which can I improve, to achieve success in school and at work? How can I best chart a course for postsecondary education and work?

• No textbook is necessary for this course

This course draws upon students’ everyday experiences and uses a variety of frameworks, including the ecozone framework, to help students learn about the geography of Canada and the country’s place in the global community. Students will investigate the interconnections among the country’s land forms, climates, soils, plants, animals, and human activities in order to understand Canada ’s character and diversity.

• No textbook is necessary for this course

This course traces Canadian history from Wilfrid Laurier’s pronouncement that the twentieth century belongs to Canada to the United Nations’ recognition of Canada as one of the best countries in which to live. Students will learn about various expressions of Canadian identity, the stories of individuals and communities, and changes in political and social structures. Students will discover the importance in historical studies of chronology and cause-and-effect relationships. As well, they will be given opportunities to formulate appropriate questions, develop informed opinions, and present information in a variety of ways

• No textbook is necessary for this course

This first course in business is developed as a survey designed to help students understand and cope with the bewildering array of information they face as they begin to relate and learn about business and its importance to their lives. The functions of operating a business such as marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, and information management are introduced by first focusing on the concept of markets and then further developed by exploring the role of the entrepreneur and skills practiced by management. The course then moves from the concept of economics to the concept of finance. First the need to use personal financial products to meet individual and family goals is examined and then the similar but different financial needs of the business enterprise are studied. The course ends where it starts with a focus on markets, this time from a global perspective. The vast opportunities and complex challenges posed by international trade and cultural diversity are explored.

• No textbook is necessary for this course

This business course explores the fundamentals of marketing by defining its nature and scope. Specifically, students examine consumer consumption patterns and motivation, as well as the major factors that play a role in identifying consumer, industrial, and institutional target markets. Furthermore, students study how market research, the analysis of change in the economy, and the global market place play key roles in the segmenting of markets. Also, there is an examination of current environmental, international, and technological trends. Students analyse how the aforementioned concepts impact a company’s positioning, pricing, distribution, and promotional strategies in light of an extremely competitive environment. This course enables students to apply the theory covered, by embracing the strategic aspects of marketing in their final culminating project. This activity allows students to utilize the different tools of marketing to properly position and develop a marketing plan for their product.

• De Jordy, Herve, Michael Lieper, and Michael Schultz. The Entrepreneurial Spirit. Toronto, Ontario: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, 1991. ISBN 0-471-79565-8
• Cranson, Lori and Madeline Dennis. Entrepreneurship: Creating a Venture, 2nd ed. Toronto, Ontario: John Wiley and Sons Canada Limited, 2001. ISBN 0-17-602143-2

This course focuses on the application of entrepreneurial characteristics and skills. Students will learn how to develop a venture plan. In making the plan, they will consider available resources, analyse the potential market base, identify legal requirements and available financing, evaluate all aspects of the plan, and identify the management skills and technology that would be required in carrying out their plan.