Course Selection

CAREER LIFE EDUCATION 10 (CLE 10)

Supporting students in becoming successful, educated citizens by helping them learn how to effectively manage their life journey toward preferred future possibilities.

Students will identify and develop their personal interests, passions, and competencies and reflect on learning experiences in school and community; build confidence through their contributions, and explore multiple career-life roles and choices.

* CLE is a 4 credit course required for graduation.

CAREER LIFE CONNECTIONS 11/12 (CLC 11/12)

CLE is a two-year course that must be completed in order to graduate. Students will continue to explore career choices and the associated skills necessary to be successful in achieving their post-secondary goals.  Mentorship within this course is focused on post-secondary goals, completing experiential learning opportunities in a field of interest, and presenting a CAPSTONE project that highlights achievements in the personal and academic development of a student. 

*CLC is a two-year course that is taken over grade 11 and grade 12 and is required for graduation.

ROBOTICS AND ELECTRONICS 10 

This course involves assembling electronic circuits involving the sensors and actuators of robotic devices, and programming the micro:bit computer accordingly to get the robot to work as intended. Prior knowledge from grade 9 is NOT required. 

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 11 

This is a course designed to increase your knowledge and skills in programming computers using more advanced techniques and tools, with an emphasis on testing, debugging and documenting programs. 

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 12
Prerequisite: Computer Programming 11 

This course expands your knowledge of programming using higher-level structures, attention to interface design and error handling, and the soft skills needed for success. 

CREATIVE WRITING 12 

A course designed to provide opportunities for those who enjoy writing for pleasure and for those who want to further develop creative writing skills. Students will study the importance of narratives to the human heart, explore the various elements of storytelling, and will write short stories, poetry, and scriptwriting.

FOOD STUDIES 10 

Foods10 introduces students to general principles of food theory that are applied with an emphasis on nutrition and time management. Students will learn to select and use appropriate equipment to complete food projects in a safe manner. They will use recipes and collect ingredients using professional measuring techniques and baking or cooking principles for food preparation. In addition, students will study the significance of nutrients and dietary requirements using Canada’s Food Guide. 

FOOD STUDIES 11 

This is a course for you if you love to cook and want to learn about unique food preparations and techniques! Foods 11 will provide you with the opportunity to plan, prepare, and enjoy a variety of delicious foods while applying key concepts of healthy eating. Students will also learn about food-borne illnesses, eating disorders, nutrients, and how to live a healthy lifestyle. The hands-on application of this course gives students plenty of opportunities to practice the theory they learn in practical applications. 

FOOD STUDIES 12 

Food Studies 12 allows students to plan components of multi-course meals for small and large gatherings and functions. Students discuss and debate nutrition and health claims and how they have changed throughout the year.  Sustainable agriculture and fishing are examined to understand how food truly gets to your table and how it contributes to the health of the environment and the person.  And finally, many new recipes are explored as students travel the world on a fork and create recipes from various cultures.

MARKETING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 11 

This course is designed to give students an introductory look at how businesses plan, price, promote and distribute products or services.  While we will be exploring marketing theory in this course, a large percentage of class time and the students evaluation will focus on hands-on activity-based assignments and projects. 

The Marketing and Entrepreneurship classes also run SJB’s very own cafe, The Daily Grind Cafe.

MEDIA DESIGN 11 AND 12 

This course is designed for students who want to explore the world of media design. Students will use a variety of photo, video, and sound editing software to further understand the design process. Students will have a chance to engage in self-exploration, evaluation and refinement of ideas and skills required in the media design industry. Students will also grow in understanding of how tools and technologies can influence people’s lives and consider the social and environmental impacts of media design. 

GRADE 12  PEER TUTORING BLOCK 

Grade 12 students with a heavy academic load may apply for Peer Tutoring 12. They will assist other students with their studies and gain valuable experience as peer assistants.

ENGLISH 10 (ENGLISH FIRST PEOPLE’S LITERATURE STUDIES AND WRITING 10)

Using oral, written, visual, and digital texts, students are expected to individually and collaboratively comprehend and connect (reading, listening, viewing) as well as create and communicate (writing, speaking, representing)

ENGLISH 11 (English First Peoples: Literary Studies and Writing 11)
Prerequisite:  English 10 

sing oral, written, visual, and digital texts, students are expected to individually and collaboratively comprehend and connect (reading, listening, viewing) as well as create and communicate (writing, speaking, representing). 

ENGLISH STUDIES 12 (English 12)
Prerequisite: English 11 (with minimum C+ recommended) 

Using oral, written, visual, and digital texts, students are expected to individually and collaboratively comprehend and connect (reading, listening, viewing) as well as create and communicate (writing, speaking, representing). 

This is a mandatory course for all students wishing to graduate. It provides them with opportunities to: refine their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and to achieve their personal and career goals; think critically and creatively about the uses of language; explore texts from a variety of sources, in multiple modes, and that reflect diverse worldviews; deepen their understanding of themselves and others in a changing world; gain insight into the diverse factors that shape identity; appreciate the importance of self-representation through text; contribute to Reconciliation by building greater understanding of the knowledge and perspectives of First Peoples; and expand their understanding of what it means to be educated Canadian and global citizens.

AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 12 (English Literature 12)
Students taking this course have the option of writing the Advanced Placement English Literature Examination in May. This is not, however, a requirement for taking the course.

Among several possible alternative English Language Arts 12 “electives” this course provides an introduction to the history and literary tradition of the English (British) people in addition to the literature of other English-speaking peoples around the world. 

While AP English Literature and Composition 12 allows for a wide range of study from all over the world, our primary focus is the English-speaking world in order to prepare students who chose to write the AP Literature Examination in May of each school year. This course allows students to delve more deeply into literature through increasingly complex texts. Students can explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and nonfiction) in a variety of media. Giving students the choice of a range of literary topics allows them to follow their passions. 

ART STUDIO 10 

Visual Arts is an advanced course for the serious art student who wants to build upon their creative skills. This course will examine the impact of modernism upon the Artist and their artwork in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will explore the Elements and Principles of Design through a series of projects in a variety of media. A portfolio will be created at the conclusion of this course for those students who desire to further their visual arts experience in a Post Secondary setting. 

ART STUDIO 11 and 12 

With a focus on visual communication, students will be given the opportunity to develop skills and techniques with various two and three-dimensional media which will assist their efforts to convey artistic intent. Classwork is a balance of technical development and creative training and extended projects are a marriage of the two.  Students are encouraged to develop innovative thinking and problem-solving strategies to various design challenges and recognize that refining artistic expression requires perseverance, resilience and risk-taking. 

DRAMA 8/9/10/11/12 

These courses are designed to help students to begin to understand the concepts of style, learn about the development of theatre through different cultures and throughout history and develop a personal acting process. A significant emphasis will be placed on the level of activity of the student within the class projects. Students will have the opportunity to utilize their skills through participation in extra-curricular performances. By taking drama 10-12, students will satisfy graduation requirements for fine arts. 

SHOW CHOIR 

Broadway hits, classic choral, sacred music and pop chart-toppers are all a part of the repertoire you will be exploring. All grades welcome! 

Once a week after school – Semester 2.
Contact Mrs. Gloanec for more information 

PHOTOGRAPHY 11 

This course introduces the student to explore black and white film photography.  It is an intensive, hands-on technical experience of manipulating 35mm camera operations, processing black and white film and working within the darkroom to enlarge negatives into silver gelatin prints.  Students will explore the history of the photographic image and be introduced to traditional and contemporary photographers. 

*Students will be required to have a 35 mm (manual – not automatic or digital) SLR camera for this course. 

PHOTOGRAPHY 12
Prerequisite:  Photography 11 

Photography 12 concentrates on photography as an art form as well as a main contributor to the culture.  Using their cameras as their artistic tool and film as their medium, students will embark upon creating personally and socially expressive visual works.  Students will delve into the artistry of the darkroom with advanced processes and procedures. 

*Students will be required to have a 35 mm (manual – not automatic or digital) SLR camera for this course. 

We are blessed with so many talented visual artists at our school. To see some of their work, check out the Art Department’s Instagram page!

CORE FRENCH 10 

French 10 is an intermediate course that builds on the work done in French 8 and 9 and encourages students’ active participation in increasing their functional level of French language. By the end of Grade 10, students should be able to use a range of useful vocabulary and expressions for a variety of spoken and written tasks such as communicating needs, desires, emotions or how to do something. Students should also be able to link statements in past, present and future tenses in both oral and written presentations. 

CORE FRENCH 11
Prerequisite: French 10 with minimum 70% 

This course is a continuation of the French 10 course.  Emphasis will be placed on communication in French through development of the four language skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening comprehension.  Course work will include the study of cultural influences, authentic French documents, literature, music and videos. New verb tenses and various grammatical structures will be studied. 

*A language 11 is required for admission to first year at some universities. 

CORE FRENCH 12
Prerequisite: French 11 with minimum 70% 

This course is a continuation of the French 11 course.  As well as consolidating and refining the skills of French 11, particularly in the areas of reading and writing, new aspects of the language, such as the subjunctive, will be presented. Students of French 12 will be expected to clearly express their ideas in written French.

MATH 10 (FOUNDATIONS AND PRE-CALCULUS)
Prerequisite:     Mathematics 9 

This course extends the concepts studied in Principles of Mathematics 9 and again is focused on major curriculum organizers including problem-solving, number concepts and operations, patterns and relations, shape and space, and statistics and probability. Topics include the analysis and creation of table data, the real number system with operation on radicals, powers and roots, arithmetic and linear growth, polynomials, rational expressions, equations, functions and function notation, domain and range, linear functions and direct variation, volume and surface area, general triangle trigonometry, sine and cosine laws, coordinate geometry of straight lines, data analysis with the emphasis on sampling, probability, and expected values. 

WORKPLACE MATH 10 

This course focuses on math topics that are useful in our daily tasks and in many of the trade careers.  Topics include unit conversion, money and currency, measurement and some trigonometry. The course is intended for students who are planning to enter a career in the trades or who do not expect to pursue post-secondary studies related to math. 

PRE-CALCULUS 11
Prerequisite: Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 with minimum 73% 

This course is designed to prepare students for Math 12.  Students wishing to fulfill university entrance requirements must successfully complete Math 11.  Students taking this course must meet the recommended standard, as this course requires a strong mathematical foundation.  Topics covered include algebra, functions and relations, geometry, trigonometry, and inequalities. 

FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 11 
Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 

In this course, students will be expected to use a variety of methods to solve real-life, practical, technical and theoretical problems.  Topics include: relations and formulas, income and debt, data analysis and interpretation, measurement technology, owning and operating a vehicle, personal income tax, applications of probability, and business plans. 

WORKPLACE MATH 11
Prerequisite: WORKPLACE Math 10 or FPC Math 10 with minimum 60% 

This course focuses on math topics that are useful in our daily tasks and in many of the trade careers.  Topics include unit conversion, money and currency, measurement and some trigonometry. The course is intended for students who are planning to enter a career in the trades or who do not expect to pursue post-secondary studies related to math. 

PRE-CALCULUS 12
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 11 with minimum 73% 

This course is intended for those students with a keen interest in math that will likely continue their studies in math or science.  The topics covered include: trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, geometric sequences and series, translations, conic sections, probability, statistics, combinations and problem solving. 

FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 12    
Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics 11 

In this course, students will be expected to use a variety of methods to solve real-life, practical, technical and theoretical problems.  Topics include: relations and formulas, income and debt, data analysis and interpretation, measurement technology, owning and operating a vehicle, personal income tax, applications of probability, and business plans. 

AP CALCULUS 12
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum 73% 

This calculus course is designed to provide interested students with a solid background in order to make the transition to university or college mathematics easier.  It is recommended that students achieve at least a B in Math 11 Pre-Calculus and Math 12 Pre-Calculus before they attempt calculus.  Concepts in both differential and integral calculus are investigated. 

 Strongly recommended for students pursuing post-secondary Science.

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 10 

This course is designed to assist students in becoming lifelong, healthy individuals. The course integrates physical activities such as softball, soccer, dance, badminton, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball and weight training, along with an active health examination. A ski trip is planned every year to give the students an opportunity to learn and develop a new skill. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11: ACTIVE LIVING
Prerequisite: Grade 11 Standing 

Provides students with the understanding, attitudes and abilities required to consciously maintain physical health throughout life when selecting exercises, physical activities and health habits.  This course encourages participation in extra-curricular and community programs to improve and maintain physical fitness and provides exposure to a wide variety of lifetime activities. The course also attempts to develop leadership skills through student involvement in organizing and choosing program content.  There will be a small community service component to this course. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12: ACTIVE LIVING
Prerequisite: Grade 12 Standing 

Provides students with the understanding, attitudes and abilities required to consciously maintain physical health throughout life when selecting exercises, physical activities and health habits.  This course encourages participation in extra-curricular and community programs to improve and maintain physical fitness and provides exposure to a wide variety of lifetime activities. The course also attempts to develop leadership skills through student involvement in organizing and choosing program content.  There will be a small community service component to this course. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11: FITNESS AND CONDITIONING 

Provides students with the understanding, attitudes and abilities required to consciously maintain physical health throughout life when selecting exercises, physical activities and health habits.  This course focuses on how personal fitness can be maintained or enhanced through participation in a variety of activities at different intensity levels.  It will go through following proper training guidelines and techniques that can help students reach their health and fitness goals.  Students enrolling in this class must be ready to participate fully in each class and work towards fitness goals created specifically for them. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12: FITNESS AND CONDITIONING 

Provides students with the understanding, attitudes and abilities required to consciously maintain physical health throughout life when selecting exercises, physical activities and health habits.  This course focuses on how personal fitness can be maintained or enhanced through participation in a variety of activities at different intensity levels.  It will go through following proper training guidelines and techniques that can help students reach their health and fitness goals.  Students enrolling in this class must be ready to participate fully in each class and work towards fitness goals created specifically for them.

BA PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 10A 

The major emphasis of the course is the study of Christian Morality. The students will be examining the key ideas of moral decision-making such as Natural Law, Conscience Formation, Sin and Virtues. The students will discuss basic moral concepts and their implications to the modern context. They will also examine gospel values being lived by local heroes and the development of Church teachings. 

* This course is mandatory for all students in grade 10.  Participation in community service and student retreats is a required part of this course.   

BA PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 11A
Prerequisite: Religion 10 

The Grade 11 Religion course focuses on the history of the Church. As such, it provides opportunities for students to delve into the many topics and issues which have arisen in the Life of the Church and discuss many important questions. Students will grow in their knowledge of classical thought, as well as in their abilities of historical analysis and this course will also expose them to the rich history of Catholic spirituality, and the many forms it can take. 

* This course is mandatory for all students in grade 11.  Participation in community service and student retreats is a required part of this course.   

BA PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 12A
Prerequisite: Religion 11 

The grade 12 Religion Course as drafted by the O.R.E. focuses on the themes of service prayer, self, apologetics.  There is a reexamination of our Lord Jesus Christ, including the Churches teaching of the Eucharist. The lay Christian and single vocations are also presented.  The problems of current moral issues and the challenges of being a Christian in an unbelieving world are studied. 

* This course is mandatory for all students in grade 12.  Participation in community service and student retreats is a required part of this course.

SCIENCE 10 

The purpose of the junior science program is to introduce students to all disciplines associated with science. In Science 10 the following areas are stressed: Life Science: looks at the building blocks of life, the call and the diversity of life through the study of genetics. Physical Science: continuation of the science 9 course with regards to chemicals and reactions; in-depth look at electricity and magnetism and how it affects our daily lives; radioactivity. Earth and Space Science: earth forces. 

LIFE SCIENCE 11 

This course is an introductory biology course that focuses on the three themes of Cell Biology, Evolutionary Processes and Classification Features of the 6 kingdoms. It is intended for students who may be planning to pursue a degree in the life sciences or related fields and includes an introduction of content necessary for the both Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology and first-year biology.  Students should have a good understanding of grade 10 science, particularly the units on Genetics and Chemistry. 

BIOLOGY 12 (ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 12)
Prerequisite: Biology 11 or Chemistry 11 with Department Approval 

This senior biology course is based on the three themes of Homeostasis, DNA and Gene Expression and Human Organ Systems. Topics covered include of cell chemistry and cell processes, digestion, respiration, circulation, circulation and the nervous, urinary and reproductive systems This course is intended for students who are planning to study Life or Health Science in university. Students are recommended to have completed  Chemistry 11 and Life Science 11. 

CHEMISTRY 11
Prerequisite: Math 10 and Science 10, minimum 70% average in each 

 This course is an introductory study of the basics of Chemistry, and lays the foundation for any further studies in this discipline.  The concepts/topics to be covered include the language of chemistry, lab skills, modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, the mole concept, chemical reactions/stoichiometry and solubility. 

CHEMISTRY 12   
Prerequisite: Chemistry 11 with minimum 70% 

A more advanced course extending from Chemistry 11 and intended to prepare students for further study in a post-secondary science program. Math 12 should be taken concurrently. Topics include reaction kinetics, equilibrium, solubility, acids and bases, and electrochemistry.

PHYSICS 11 

This course is required for students who intend to take Physics 12 and is essential for students who intend to pursue a career in technical fields such as engineering or applied sciences.  Topics to be studied include motion, forces, energy, electric circuits, and waves (sound and light). There is a mathematical component to this course. 

PHYSICS 12    
Prerequisite: Math 11 & Physics 11 with minimum 70% 

This course is especially geared towards those students intending to follow studies in electronics, engineering or various applied technician programs.  Topics covered are; vectors, graphical analysis, momentum, equilibrium systems, circular motion and gravity, electromagnetism, electrostatics and special relativity. There is a mathematical component to this course. 

SCIENCE FOR CITIZENS 11 

This is a general interest course designed for students who are not intending to pursue science after high school. Topics include the role of science in our everyday lives, relating First Peoples principles and practices of the science to the world around us, applications of scientific technology in the workplace, and the use of scientific principles in making decisions about the impact on the environmental and global systems. Students should have completed Science 10.