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Adult Day School Credit Courses
ACCOUNTING
BAF 3M1, Grade 11,
Introduction to Financial Accounting - University/College
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and
procedures of accounting, with emphasis on accounting procedures
used in service and merchandising businesses. Students will develop
an understanding of the connections between financial analysis,
control, and decision making in the management of a business, as
well as the effects of technology and globalization on accounting
procedures and the role of the accountant. The cost of a workbook(s)
is the responsibility of the student.
BAT 4M1, Grade 12,
Principles of Financial Accounting
This course emphasizes the study of accounting principles
related to financial statements. Students will learn about ways in
which information in these statements is used in making business
decisions, and about the effects on financial statements of using
different methods of inventory valuation and adjusting and reversing
entries.
BUSINESS
BB1 2O1, Grade 10,
Introduction to Business
This course introduces students to the world of business,
including the concepts, functions and skills required for meeting
the challenges of operating a business in the 21st century on a
local, national and/or international scale. Students will also learn
concepts and skills related to personal finance, entrepreneurship
and international business.
BDI 3C1, Grade 11,
Entrepreneurship: The Venture, - College Preparation
This course focuses on ways in which entrepreneurs recognize
opportunities, generate ideas, and organize resources to plan
successful ventures that enable them to achieve their personal
goals. Students will create a venture plan for a student-run
school-based or summer business. Through hands-on experiences,
students will have opportunities to develop the values, traits, and
skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurs.
BOH 4M1, Grade 12,
Business Leadership - Grade 12 University/College Prep
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used
in managing a successful business. Students will analyze the role of
a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of
group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of
employees, and planning. Business communication skills, ethics, and
social responsibility are also emphasized
COMPUTERS
BTA 301, Grade 11,
Information Technology Applications in Business
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop
the information technology skills and knowledge required in a
business. Students will learn about the information technology work
environment, use industry-standard software, conduct electronic
research, investigate electronic business, and explore occupations
and post-secondary programs that require information technology
skills.
BTX 4C1, Grade 12,
Information Technology in Business
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their
information and communication technology skills while working in a
team environment. Through a project-based approach, students will
have opportunities to integrate common business software
applications and apply multimedia techniques. Students will further
develop their understanding of electronic business and e-commerce
environments. The skills acquired in this course will prepare
students for success in postsecondary studies and in their future
careers.
ENGLISH
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ENG 3U1, Grade 11 -
English, University Preparation
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical
thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyse
challenging texts from various periods; conduct research and analyse
the information gathered; write persuasive and literary essays; and
analyse the relationship among media forms, audiences, and media
industry practices. An important focus will be on understanding the
development of the English language.
ENG 3C1, Grade 11 -
English, College Preparation
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical
thinking, and communication skills. Students will study the content,
form and style of informational texts and literary works from Canada
and other countries; write reports, correspondence, and persuasive
essays; and analyse media forms, audiences, and media industry
practices. An important focus will be on establishing appropriate
voice and using business and technical language with precision and
clarity.
ENG 4U1, Grade 12 -
University Preparation
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical
thinking, and communication skills. You will analyse a range of
challenging texts from various time periods, countries, and
cultures; write analytical and argumentative essays and a major
paper for an independent research project; and apply key concepts to
analyse media works. An important focus will be on understanding
academic language and using it coherently and confidently in
discussion and argument.
ENG 4C1, Grade 12 -
English, College Preparation
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical
thinking and communication skills. Students will analyse
informational texts and literary works from various time periods,
countries, and cultures; write research reports, summaries, and
short analytical essays; complete an independent study project; and
analyse the interactions among media forms, audiences, and media
industry practices. An important focus will be on establishing
appropriate style and using business and technical language
effectively.
EWC 4U1, Grade 12, The
Writer's Craft, University Preparation
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft
of writing. You will analyze models of effective writing; use a
workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use
techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify
effective ways to improve the quality of your writing. You will also
complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical
independent study project, and investigate opportunities for
publication and for writing careers.
EBT 4O1, Grade 12, Open
- Communication in the World of Business and Technology
This course emphasizes practical writing and communication
skills that are needed in the world of business and technology. You
will analyze the characteristics of effective models of business and
technical communications; gather information to write reports,
business letters, memos, manuals, instructions, and brochures; and
integrate graphics and text, using technology appropriately for
formatting and special effects.
OLC 4O1, Grade 12 Ontario
Secondary School Literacy Course
Eligibility Requirements: Students who have been eligible to write the
OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are
eligible to take the course. (Students who have already met the literacy
requirement for graduation may be eligible to take the course under
special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal.)
This course is designed to help students acquire
and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by
the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete
the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for
graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and
graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including
summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports.
Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of
their reading experiences and samples of their writing.
FAMILY
STUDIES
HIR 3C1, Grade 11,
Managing Personal and Family Resources
This course explores how to use human, material and community
resources effectively. The course also examines how to make informed
choices with respect to clothing purchases, finance, food and
nutrition, housing, and transportation. Students will learn about
the dynamics of human interaction; how to make responsible choices
in their transition to post secondary education and careers; and
strategies to enable them to manage time, talent, and money
effectively. This course introduces students to skills used in
researching and investigating resource management.
HPC 3O1, Grade 11, Parenting
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to promote the
positive and healthy nurturing of children, with particular emphasis on the
critical importance of the early years to human development. Students will
learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate and
discipline effectively, and guide early behaviour. They will have practical
experiences with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and will learn skills
in researching and investigating questions relating to parenting.
HPW 3C1, Grade 11,
Living and Working with Children
This course focuses on the well-being of children in families
and community settings. Students will study child behaviour and
child development in the context of relationships with parents and
others in the community, and will learn through research and by
observing and interacting with children. This course prepares
students for further study of children, familiarizes them with
occupational opportunities related to working with children, and
introduces them to skills used in researching and investigating
children's behaviour in response to others.
HHS 4M1, Grade
12, Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society
This course applies current theories and research from the
disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study
of individual development, family behaviour, intimate and
parent-child relationships, and the ways in which families interact
within the diverse Canadian society. Students will learn the
interpersonal skills required to contribute to the well-being of
families, and the investigative skills required to conduct and
evaluate research about individuals and families.
GEOGRAPHY
CGG 3O1, Grade 11,
Travel and Tourism
This course focuses on travel and tourism to examine the unique
characteristics of selected world regions from a geographic
perspective. Students develop an understanding and appreciation of
the ways in which the natural environments, economies, cultures and
other aspects of world regions interact. Students understand the
travel and tourism industry through a series of issues-based
investigations that highlight the complexity of the industry and the
interconnectedness of the components. Students learn to identify the
benefits of travel while minimizing cultural and economic conflicts
to achieve sustainable natural and human systems.
CGW 4U1, Grade 12, A
Geographic Analysis
This course examines the global challenges of creating a
sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that
illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate range of
topics, including cultural, economic, and the geopolitical
relationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic
human needs, and protection of the natural environment.
GUIDANCE/CAREER
GWL 301, Grade 11,
Designing Your Future
This course prepares students to make successful transitions to
post-secondary work and education or training. Students will explore
the realities and opportunities of modern workplaces, while refining
their employability skills and learning how to manage their careers.
Students will target appropriate post-secondary education or
training options and begin to implement an action plan for
post-secondary success.
HEALTH
PPZ 3O1, Grade 11 -
Health for Life - Open
This course helps students develop a personalized approach to
healthy living, with a fitness emphasis. Students will examine the
factors that affect their own health and the health of individuals
as members of the community. They will learn about the components of
the Vitality approach to healthy living - an initiative that
promotes healthy eating, an active lifestyle, and a positive
self-image. Throughout this course, students will develop the skills
necessary to take charge of and improve their own health, as well as
to encourage others to lead healthy lives.
HISTORY
CHW 3M1, Grade 11,
World History to the 16th Century
This course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times
to the sixteenth century. Students will analyse diverse societies
from around the world, with an emphasis on the political, cultural,
and economic structures and historical forces that have shaped the
modern world. They will apply historical inquiry, critical-thinking
and communication skills to evaluate the influence of selected
individuals, groups and innovations and to present their own
conclusions.
CHI 4U1, Grade 12,
Canada: History, Identity, and Culture
This course explores the challenges associated with the formation of
a Canadian national identity. Students will examine the social,
political, and economic forces that have shaped Canada from the
pre-contact period to the present and will investigate the
historical roots of contemporary issues from a variety of
perspectives. Students will use critical-thinking and communication
skills to consider events and ideas in historical context, debate
issues of culture and identity, and present their own views.
CHY 4U1, Grade 12,
World History: The West and the World
This course investigates the major trends in Western
civilization and world history from the sixteenth century to the
present. Students will learn about the interaction between the
emerging West and other regions of the world and about the
development of modern social, political, and economic systems. The
skills and knowledge developed in this course will enable students
to understand and appreciate both the character of historical change
and the historical roots of contemporary issues.
LAW
CLU 3M1, Grade 11,
Understanding Canadian Law
This course is an introduction to the Canadian legal system and
provides a basis for understanding how laws are created, revised,
and implemented to reflect the ever-changing needs and values of
Canadian society. Law is an important element of a well functioning
society, protecting the rights and outlining the responsibilities of
all members of a community. We will investigate the Canadian legal
system in order to appreciate the roles played by our elected
representatives, law enforcement agents, courts as well as the
citizens of our country. Laws and legal decisions can be
controversial topics. We will learn how to analyze legal issues and
develop informed opinions.
MATHEMATICS
MCF 3M1, Grade 11,
Functions
This course introduces some financial applications of
mathematics and extends students' experiences with functions.
Students will solve problems in personal finance involving
applications of sequences and series; investigate properties and
applications of trigonometric functions; develop facility in
operating with polynomials, rational expressions and exponential
expressions; develop an understanding of inverses and
transformations of functions; and develop facility in using function
notation and in communicating mathematical reasoning.
MCR 3U1, Grade 11 -
Functions and Relations, University Preparation
This course introduces some financial applications of
mathematics, extends students' experiences with functions, and
introduces second-degree relations. Students will solve problems in
personal finance involving applications of sequences and series;
investigate properties and applications of trigonometric functions;
develop facility in operating with polynomials, rational
expressions, and exponential expressions; develop an understanding
of inverses and transformations of functions; and develop facility
in using function notation and in communicating mathematical
reasoning. Students will also investigate loci and the properties
and applications of conics.
MBF 3C1, Grade 11,
Mathematics of Personal Finance
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 applications involving compound
interest and annuities; and apply mathematics in making informed
decisions about transportation, accommodation, and career choices.
MHF 4U1, Grade 12
Advances Function
This course extends students' experience with functions.
Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational,
logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; broaden their
understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying
these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of
the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior
mathematics.
MCV 4U1, Grade 12,
Calculus and Vectors
This course builds on students' previous experience with
functions and their developing understanding of rates of change.
Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic
representations of vectors, and representations of lines and planes
in three-dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of
change to include the derivatives of polynomial, rational,
exponential, and sinusoidal functions; and apply these concepts and
skills to the modeling of real-world relationships.
MDM 4U1, Grade 12,
Mathematics of Data Management
This course broadens student' understanding of mathematics as it
relates to managing information. Students will apply methods for
organizing large amounts of information; solve problems involving
counting techniques, probability, and statistics in modeling and
carry out a culminating project that integrates the expectations of
the course. Students will continue to develop the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students
planning to pursue university programs in business, the social
sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular
interest.
MAP 4C1, Grade 12 -
College and Apprenticeship Mathematics, College Preparation
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; solving problems
involving trigonometry in triangles; and consolidate their skills in
analyzing and interpreting mathematical models.
MCT 4C1, Grade 12,
Mathematics for College Technology
This course equips students with the mathematical knowledge and
skills needs for entry into college technology programs. Students
will investigate and apply properties of polynomial, exponential,
and logarithmic functions; solve problems involving inverse
proportionality; and explore the properties of reciprocal functions.
They will also analyze models of a variety of functions, solve
problems involving piecewise-defined functions, solve
linear-quadratic systems, and consolidate key manipulation and
communication skills.
RELIGION
HRF 3O1, Grade 11 -
World Religions: Beliefs and Daily Life
This course introduces students to the range and diversity of
world religions, and examines how systems of belief affect
individual lives and social relationships. Students will learn about
a variety of religious beliefs, teachings, traditions, and
practices. The course also helps students to develop skills used in
researching and investigating topics related to world religions.
SCIENCE
SBI 3U1, Grade 11 -
Biology, University Preparation
This course furthers' students understanding of the processes
involved in biological systems. Students will study cellular
functions, genetic continuity, internal systems and regulation, the
diversity of living things, and the anatomy, growth and functions of
plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics
under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific
investigation.
SCH 3U1, Grade 11 -
Chemistry, University Preparation
This course focuses on the concepts and theories that form the
basis of modern chemistry. Students will study the behaviours of
solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; investigate changes and
relationships in chemical systems; and explore how chemistry is used
in developing new products and processes that affect our lives and
our environment. Emphasis will also be placed on the importance of
chemistry in other branches of science.
SPH 3U1, Grade 11 -
Physics, University Preparation
This course develops students' understanding of the basic
concepts of physics. Students will study the laws of dynamics and
explore different kinds of forces, the quantification and forms of
energy (mechanical, sound, light, thermal, and electrical), and the
way energy is transformed and transmitted. They will develop
scientific-inquiry skills as they verify accepted laws and solve
both assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations.
Students will also analyse the interrelationships between physics
and technology, and consider the impact of technological
applications of physics on society and the environment.
SBI 3C1, Grade 11 -
College Biology
This course focuses on the processes involved in biological
systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct
investigations in the areas of environmental science, cellular
biology, animal anatomy and physiology, plant structure and
physiology, and microbiology. Throughout the course, applications of
biology to everyday life as well as educational and career
opportunities related to biology are emphasized and noted in student
journals. Skills needed for further study in various branches of the
life sciences and related fields are developed
SBI 4U1, Grade 12,
Biology
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth
study of the concepts and processes associated with biological
systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in
the areas of metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis,
evolution, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on
achievement of the detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for
further study in various branches of the life sciences and related
fields.
SCH 4C1, Grade 12,
Chemistry, College Preparation
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.
SCH 4U1, Grade 12,
Chemistry
This course enables student to deepen their understanding of
chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and
rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium,
electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will
further develop problem solving and laboratory skills as they
investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their
ability to communicate scientific information.
SPH 4C1, Grade 12,
Physics, College Preparation
This course develops students' understanding of the basic
concepts of physics. Students will explore these concepts as they
relate to mechanical, electrical, fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic),
and communications systems, as well as to the operation of commonly
used tools and equipment. They will develop scientific-inquiry
skills as they verify accepted laws of physics and solve both
assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations.
Students will also consider the impact of technological applications
of physics on society and the environment.
SPH 4U1, Grade 12,
Physics
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of the
concepts and theories of physics. Students will explore further the
laws of dynamics and energy transformations, and will investigate
electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields; electromagnetic
radiation; and the interface between energy and matter. They will
further develop inquiry skills, learning, for example, how the
interpretation of experimental data can provide indirect evidence to
support the development of a scientific model.
SOCIAL
SCIENCES
HSP 3M1, Grade
11, Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and
Sociology
This course introduces the theories, questions and issues that
are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists
approach the topics they study and the research methods they employ.
Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a
variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current thinking
on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical
and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.
HSB 4M1, Grade 12,
Challenge and Change in Society
This course examines the theories and methodologies used in
anthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate and explain
shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their
impact on society. Students will analyse cultural, social, and
biological patterns in human societies, looking at the ways in which
those patterns change over time.
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