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Christian Ethics

CourseChristian Ethics 9

Jesus and Christianity

Jesus' roots and Judaism
life & teaching of Jesus

Christian Ethics 10

The Study of Religion

Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Native spirituality
religious prejudice
mind-control groups
cults & cult manipulation
sustainability (optional)

Christian Ethics 20

Christian Themes

basic life issues & spirituality
the Christian life
church history
basic Christian beliefs
morality

Christian Ethics 30

The Individual in Society

Christian perspectives
social issues
sexuality
justice issues
personal morality

IB Christian Ethics 20/30

Theoretical Basis of Knowledge

“How do we know?”
reflection on diverse ways of knowing & areas of knowledge
perception, reason, language & emotion
mathematics, natural sciences, human sciences, history, the arts & ethics
belief, certainty, culture, evidence, explanation, interpretation, intuition, technology, truth, values & biases

Computer Science

CourseComputer Science 20

Introductory Programming

introduction to computing and number systems
programming concepts: variables and branching, arrays and looping, functions and random numbers
HTML and CSS
scripting and dynamic HTML

Computer Science 30

Intermediate Programming

review of programming concepts
drawing with canvases
introduction to networking
object-oriented programming
recursion and sorting
external files and visualization

English

CourseEnglish Language Arts A9 & B9

language studies through short stories, novels, myths, poetry, non-fiction and Shakespearean drama
analytical, oral & written skills

English Language Arts A10 & B10

the individual & society
Shakespeare’s Macbeth
formal writing skills
creative writing

English Language Arts 20

literature & the human experience
poems, stories, essays

Communication Studies 20

formal and informal oral and written communications

English Language Arts A30

Canadian literature
novels, poems & plays
independent drama productions

English Language Arts B30

American, British & world literature
novels, poems, plays
Shakespeare’s Hamlet

IB English 20 (Higher Level)

fiction, poetry, drama
oral presentations
formal written essay

IB World Literature 20 (Higher Level)

world literature in translation (3 works)
novels & plays

IB English A30 (Higher Level)

specialized genre study (4 major works)

IB English B30 (Higher Level)

text in depth (3 works)
prose and poetry
Shakespeare's Hamlet

Film Studies

CourseCommunication Media 10

introduction to film history
basic techniques of video filming, audio recording and digital editing
introduction to film theory (genres, styles and directing
production skills workshops and collaborative film production

Communication Media 20

continued development of camera, audio & editing skills
introduction to production management & design
screenplay writing
advanced production skills workshops and collaborative film production

Communication Media 30

film set protocols
Canadian film history, modern Canadian films, Indigenous film culture
independent study of a film director or genre
advanced production skills workshop and collaborative film production

IB Film 20/30 (Standard Level)

flim history and international film studies
textual analyis of film - study of technique, directing styles, production design and cinematography
independent study of film history and/or theory
production skills in cinematography, directing, sound design, editing, writing and a finished film

Fine Arts

CourseDrama 9

improvisation
fundamentals of performance
collaborative theatre making
theatre genre study

Drama 10

working with scripts
theatre production
collective creation
theatre history

Drama 20/30

intermediate / advanced study of theatre production
performance skills
theatre studies

Visual Art 9

basic design
drawing
historical overview
critique

Visual Art 10

drawing
painting
Canadian art history
sculpture

Visual Art 20

problem solving
generating visual ideas
relating ideas to traditions

Visual Art 30

portfolio development
numerous media
individual & group critique

IB Art 20/30 (Standard Level)

research & studio work
fundamentals of design
aesthetic & technical problems
portfolio development
improvisation
fundamentals of performance
collaborative theatre making
theatre genre study

Music 9

listening skills
performance
note literacy skills
introduction to handbells
exploration of styles

IB Music 20/30 (Standard Level)

music history (western & world music)
development of listening techniques through the study, analysis and examination, comparing & contrasting of musical cultures
creating music through composition, arranging & improvising
performance

Music and Choral 10, 20, 30

Taken over two semesters:

voice development
ear training
sight reading
basic theory
explore styles from jazz to classical
handbells
tour and perform
AVE auditioned performance vocal ensemble

Band 9, 10, 20 & 30

ensemble band experience
instrumental technique
music appreciation
individual & group performance

Languages

CourseFrench 9

Entre Amis 3

listening, speaking, reading & writing

French 10

Entre Amis 3

development of written skills

French 9/10 Immersion

speaking, listening & writing skills
develop specific idiogrammatic vocabulary

French 20

Voyages 2

grammar structures
read & discuss supplemental literature

French 30

Voyages 2

advanced grammatical structures
read & discuss supplemental literature

IB French 20/30 (Standard Level)

French 30 credit
French and French-Canadian short stories, essays & novels
film analysis & critique

German 9

introduction to German language and culture
listening & speaking

German 10

development of language skills
reading & writing

German 20

introduction to more complex structures
communication through conversation & writing

German 30

introduction to German literature
writing
focus on current events, particularly those in Europe

IB German 20/30 (Standard Level)

German 30 credit
continuation of language skill development
emphasis on conversation & reading

Latin 9

Our Latin Heritage

introduction to Latin
grammar & syntax
vocabulary

Latin 10

Our Latin Heritage

vocabulary
grammar & syntax
reading & comprehension
Latin-English connections

Latin 20

Our Latin Heritage

study of classical writers

Latin 30

Our Latin Heritage

Mathematics

CourseMath 9A & 9B

numbers and operations with integers and rational numbers
linear relations
ratios, proportions and percents
solving equations and inequalities
polynomials
geometrical figures
square roots
Pythagorean theorem
surface area
circle geometry
similarity & transformations
probability & statistics

Math Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10

metric & imperial measurement
trigonometry
factors & multipliers
irrational numbers
exponents
polynomial expressions
linear relations & functions
systems of linear equations
combined math

Combined Math Credit 10

Year-long class (two semesters)
Two curriculums are covered: Workplace & Apprenticeship 10 and Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10)
Two credits are awarded if the year-long course is completed
Small class size, slower-paced for better understanding

IB Prep Math

Math Foundations 10
Pre-Calculus 10
Math Foundations 20
Pre-Calculus 20

Pre-Calculus 20

Sequence and Series
- Arithmetic sequences and series, geometric sequences and series, infinite geometric series
Trigonometry
- Angles in standard position, the Sine law, the Cosine law
Quadratic Functions and Equations
- Solving quadratic equations, properties of quadratics, graphing and analysing quadratic functions
Radical Expressions and Equations
- Simplification radical expressions, solving radical expressions
Absolute Value and Reciprocal
- Absolute value functions, solving absolute value equations, graphing of reciprocals of functions
Systems of Equations and Linear and Quadratic Inequalities
- Graphing Inequalities, solving systems graphically and algebraically
Rational Expressions and Equations
- Simplifying rational expressions (+,-,x,/) solving equations involving rationals

Foundations of Mathematics 20

Measurement
- Rates, scale diagrams, proportional reasoning, surface area, volume
Geometry
- Properties of angles & triangles, Cosine law and Sine law
Logical Reasoning
- Inductive and deductive reasoning, spatial reasoning
Statistics
- Normal distribution, standard deviation, Z-scores, interpret statistical data
Relations and Functions
- Systems of linear inequalities in 2 variables, quadratic functions

Pre-Calculus 30

polynomials and polynomial functions
radical and rational functions
trig functions and their graphs
trig indentities and trig equations
exponential and logarithmic functions
functions and graphs
permutations and combinations

Foundations of Mathematics 30

set theory and its applications
combinations
probability and odds
inductive and deductive reasoning
mathematics for financial decision making
representation and analysis of data using functions
data collection and analysis research and presentation

Calculus 30

differentiation
integration
applications
inductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
mathematical induction

IB Mathematics (Standard Level)

accelerated core components of Foundation of Mathematics 30 & Pre-Calculus 30

IB Calculus (Standard Level)

Calculus 30
additional vectors

Physical Education

CoursePhys Ed 9

fitness goals and assessments
active living
nutrition
conflict resolution in sports and athletics
human anatomy and physiology
tactics and strategies
core strength
physical literacy - i.e.: volleyball, pickleball, badminton, frisbee, basketball, gymnastics, yoga
weight training principles and fitness

Health 9

Introduction to health and decision making
The four areas of health
Health determinants and health promotion
Addictions; drugs, tobacco, alcohol
Nutrition, healthy eating, food ethics
Research paper writing and MLA Formatting
Sexual health and healthy relationships
Mental health awareness

Wellness 10

wellness wheel
fitness goals and assessment
stress management, self awareness
female health - cancers, reproductive disorders (females only)
mental health awareness
wellness action plan
individual fitness plans
physical literacy (i.e.: volleyball, badminton, frisbee, basketball, yoga, flag football)
create a game
nutrition

Phys Ed 20

co-ed
coaching and mentoring
psychology of sport
nutrition and performance
first aid and CPR
active living (i.e.: bowling, self-defence, boxing, curling, frisbee, golf, badminton, soccer, tennis, YMCA visits, group games, rock climbing)

Phys Ed 30

co-ed
business of sport
nutrition of sport
active living activites (i.e.: bowling, self-defence, boxing, curling, gofl, soccer, disc golf, yoga, tennis)

Sciences

CourseScience 9

Life Science: Reproduction and Human Development
Physical Science: Atoms and Elements
Physical Science: Characteristics of Electricity
Earth and Space Science: Exploring our Universe

Science 10

investigate career paths related to various branches of science
climate and ecosystem dynamics
chemical reactions
force and motion in our world

Environmental Science 20

Examine local and global environmental issues from a systems perspective using methods such as field trips, laboratory work and database research.
Investigate technologies and processes used for mitigating and managing resource use, waste generation and pollution associated with a growing human population
Identify mechanisms that drive aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and investigate human influences on these ecosystem mechanisms.
Consider anthropogenic driven changes to atmospheric composition and resulting changes to ecosystem and human health.
Create and carry out a plan to explore one or more topics of personal interest relevant to Environmental Science 20

Physical Science 20

combines chemistry and physics
heating and cooling
foundations of chemistry
mole and quantitative analysis of molecules and chemical reactions
characteristics and properties of waves
study of enterprise and public and private science as it occurs in agriculture, industry, and universities to help better understand various physical science related career paths
student inquiry will guide independent investigations of physical science phenomena
properties & structure of matter
atomic structure
nomenclature
chemical equations
stoichiometry
condensed phases of matter
gas laws
arrangement of electrons
periodic table

Health Science 20

examines the health science field from holistic and analytical perspectives to provide a basis for making sound personal health choices
philosophies that guide health care and consider ethical decision with those contexts
basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and various body systems
the role of metabolism and nutrition
diagnostic tools and procedures and how they are used to perform treatments
investigation of health science careers and post-secondary programs available in Saskatchewan

Biology 30

genetic continuity
evolutionary theory
life processes regulation & homeostasis
organisms & their environment
independent study

IB Health Science 20/IB Biology 30 (Higher Level)

Credit awarded for Health Science 20 and Biology 30. Over four semesters, units of study include:

molecular biology
cell biology
genetics
ecology
evolution and biodiversity
human health and physiology
plant biology

Chemistry 30

molecular shape, energy changes & reaction rates
effect of temperature & concentration
equilibrium, acids & bases & introduction to oxidation

IB Physical Science 20/IB Chemistry 30 (Standard Level)

Over two semesters:

transition elements
lab work
investigate cis-transisomers
synthesis of aspirin
qualitative analysis
chromatography
“Group IV” project

Physics 30

kinetics and dynamics
mechanical energy
electricity
atomic physics
nuclear physics

IB Environmental Systems and Societies 30 (Standard Level)

Prerequisite: Environmental Science 20
foundations of environmental systems and societies
ecosystems and ecology
biodiversity and conservation
water and aquatic food production systems and societies
soil systems and terrestrial food production systems and societies
atmospheric systems and societies
climate change and energy production
human systems and resource use
practical scheme of work including practical activities and individual investigation

Social Sciences

CourseHistory 9

Roots of Society

prehistory
ancient history
early European history
influences on Saskatchewan's roots

History 10

Social Organizations of Early Modern Europe

Renaissance, Reformation & revolutions
political & economic organizations
ideologies
international relations
causes of World War I

History 20

20th-Century World History

World War I and II
rise of authoritarian states
the Cold War and decolonization

History 30

History of Canada

the colonial period
forming the nation
national policy, railways & western expansion
Canada & world affairs
Canadian-American relations
French Canadian nationalism & the "Quebec question"

IB History 20 (Higher Level)

20th-Century World History Over two semesters:

causes, practices & effects of war
nationalism, decolonization & the end of empires
rise of single-party states
East-West relations since 1945
economic change & social development

IB History 30 (Higher Level)

The Americas Over two semesters:

the colonial period
independence movements
19th-century development
20th-century issues