This course expands on the design principles that students may have been introduced to in earlier studies. It will elevate students’ learning from “making” to “thinking”, moving beyond how to make things into why things are made, who they are for, what impact they have, and how design shapes behaviour and society. This course will…
This course fulfills the senior Social Studies graduation requirement. The world is changing faster than our best minds can predict. With new technologies, increased global problems, and the interconnectedness of our society, the impact of one action can affect us all. How can we make important policy decisions when we don’t even know what will…
Film Studies 12 immerses students in the world of visual storytelling, principles of filmmaking, and advanced criticism and theory through screenings, readings, discussion, and written response. By investigating the work of screenwriters, directors, and theorists, students will widen their contemporary and historical knowledge of the film canon providing context to the many societal movements influenced…
In addition to the units covered in Chemistry 12, the AP course adds Thermodynamics and Applications of Thermodynamics. AP is faster-paced than regular Chemistry 12 and adds complexity in some units. Students will engage in problem-solving for open-ended theory, multiple-choice calculations, and guided inquiry investigations. Solid algebra skills are essential: formulae, rearrangement of formulae, substitution…
The AP French Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This interactive class allows students to develop language skills and learn about a variety of topics related to the francophone culture. Learning activities include listening and reading comprehension, writing and…
AP Physics 12 builds on the work in AP Physics 11 and continues to focus on concepts involving forces and fields, energy conservation, and systems of particles. These concepts are reflected in the study of thermodynamics, electrostatics, circuits, electromagnetism, waves, optics, rotational motion, and modern physics. Problem-solving, both individually and in groups, is a large…
The AP Spanish Language course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This interactive class allows students to develop all of their language skills and learn about a variety of topics related to the Hispanic culture. Learning activities include listening and reading comprehension, writing…
In AP World History: Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods historians employ: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course explores…
In this course, students will master basic accounting principles and cycles while learning to implement effective internal control systems for business management. They will also gain the skills to evaluate a company’s financial health through statement analysis and develop a functional understanding of stock market terminology and activity. There is a heavy emphasis on learning…
This course satisfies both the Indigenous Studies and the senior Social Studies graduation requirements. This course provides students with exposure to contemporary Indigenous cultures and societies, as well as to historical, political, and social topics. As students navigate the journey toward Truth and Reconciliation, they will seek to develop a sophisticated, informed understanding of the…