This is a broad, fast-paced course that functions as an introduction to the Grade 12 and AP business courses offered at Brentwood. Students will practice and master essential skills, including effective group work, keyboarding, business writing, and presenting. They will also learn basic word processing, spreadsheet, and publishing skills using Google, Microsoft Office, and Adobe…
This hands-on course explores the creative and practical applications of design across multiple disciplines, including interior design, graphic design, costuming, and event planning. Students will develop foundational skills in design principles, visual communication, and project execution through real-world, experiential projects. Through hands-on activities, students will explore spatial planning, colour theory, typography, fabric selection, and thematic…
Earth Sciences 11 provides students with an opportunity to understand the scientific principles underlying these issues and to explore sustainable ways to address them. Through project-based learning, students learn the basics of astronomy, geology, hydrology, oceanography and atmospheric sciences while gaining an understanding of Indigenous perspectives on earth systems and their connections with our solar…
This course is aimed at building and refining high-level reading, thinking, discussion and research skills. It explores contemporary issues and provides students with a framework for pursuing academically rigorous research in an area of personal interest. Students will explore their chosen themes through collaborative discussions and in-depth research papers, building a foundation for critical analysis….
In this course, students learn through listening to, reading, and writing stories, with language instruction further supported by songs, games, and short videos. Both individual and group work are incorporated, including projects based on novels read in class. Stories and novels are used to introduce more advanced grammatical structures in meaningful contexts, supporting deeper understanding….
Reading and listening comprehension, creative writing, and oral expression are developed throughout the course, with regular exploration of cultures and perspectives from Francophone countries. Students are assessed through a combination of individual work and collaborative projects. Learning is supported through interactive stories and novels that incorporate the core grammatical structures needed to become confident, effective…
This course builds on the areas of language competency (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) developed in the previous year. Students will develop these skills by immersing themselves in a Mandarin-rich classroom environment supported by visual aids such as posters, signs, and gestures. Language acquisition is fostered through storytelling and engaging classroom discussions. Cultural exploration is…
This course will offer students who did not begin Core French in the elementary grades the opportunity to pursue French at the secondary level. It is a course for beginners, designed for anyone with no French knowledge who wants to learn. The proficiencies acquired through the study of French at this level will equip learners…
Math 10 starts students on the pathway designed to provide them with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs. Main topics include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, number operations, and data analysis. Primary emphasis is placed on symbolic manipulation, sophisticated generalization of mathematical concepts, and the development of formal mathematics. The following…
This course covers all language competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will develop these skills by immersing themselves in a Mandarin-rich classroom environment supported by visual aids such as posters, signs, and gestures. Language acquisition is fostered through storytelling and engaging classroom discussions. Cultural exploration is an integral part of the course. Activities include…