This course introduces students to the world of business and what is required to be successful, ethical, and responsible in today’s economy. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an entrepreneur who knows how to respond to local and global market opportunities. Throughout the course, students will explore and understand the responsibility of managing different functions of a business. This includes accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, financial management, human resources, and production.
Course Description
This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today's world and of personal interest to them.
Explore the pivotal moments in Canadian history since 1914 with our comprehensive course that delves into the social, economic, and political developments that have shaped the nation!
This course offers a deep examination of the impact of these events on various individuals, groups, and communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
Students will study the dynamics of conflict and cooperation within Canadian society, Canada's evolving role on the global stage, and the influence of key individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian identities, citizenship, and heritage. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the significant political developments and government policies that have affected First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
Through this course, students will enhance their ability to apply concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process. This includes interpreting and analyzing evidence to investigate major issues and events in recent Canadian history. Ideal for students interested in gaining a thorough understanding of Canada's past and its continued influence on the present and future, this course equips them with critical thinking skills and a nuanced perspective on national history.
Course information
- Discipline: Canadian and World Studies
- Course type: Academic
- Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.
Course Description
This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science, Academic or Applied