One course of Social Studies is compulsory in each of S1, S2, S3. Other courses,
except for Law, Economics & Sociology, are counted as Compulsory
Complementary. Those four are Optional Supplementary.
Social
Studies 10G Senior 1
SOSR1G
A contemporary study of issues affecting Canada today. The course
examines themes including immigration, law, government and Canada’s global
roles and relationships. Offered on a one-semester basis.
Native
Studies 11G (0.5 Credit)
NSHY1G
Boozhoo! Tansi! Aniin! Aboriginal people make up Canada’s fastest
growing population. Understanding the history, politics, language and culture of
Canada’s first peoples is integral to truly understand the situation we are in
today. In this course students will have an opportunity to study and experience
the wealth of knowledge and experience First Nations people have and apply it
within our lives. Participants involved in this course will also have an
opportunity to hear elders, witness ceremonies and discuss with political
leaders the issues that face Native people in Canada today.
Business
Studies 15G, 25G (1 cr)
FUBR1G/SYBR2G
This course combines FUTURES IN BUSINESS 15G (FUBR1G) and START YOUR OWN
BUSINESS (SYBR2G) and will appear as two 1/2 credits on your report card.
This is an introductory course to Business Education in high
school. Futures in Business
will concentrate on the personal development of business skills that will build
confidence and help students to be active participants in the whole community.
Start Your Own Business will alert young people to opportunities
in the world of business and outline step-by-step processes that can be used to
start a small business.
Geography
20G
GEOR2G
A regional study of North America which includes physical and human
characteristics of these different regions. The areas to be studied are: an
overview of North America, the Agricultural Interior, the Western Cordillera,
the North, the Atlantic Canada-Appalachia, the Industrial Heartland and the
South.
Geography
30S
GEOR3S
Pre-requisite:
Geography 20G
This course is designed for students who are interested in Physical
Geography, eg. GEOR20G and who would appreciate exploring the physical nature of
Geography to a greater degree. Topics
that will be studied are: Plate Tectonics, Continental Drift, Astronomy,
Oceanography, Meteorology, as well as various current topics. Students could be
asked to participate in various projects and field trips throughout the
semester.
Geography
40G, 40S
GEOR4G/4S
Pre-requisite:
Geography 20G
Geography 40S and 40G deal with the
inter-relationships of humans and their worldwide environment. The topics
covered in this course are: population, food and food production, resources,
industrialization and urbanization. These topics will be considered from
economic, sociological, political and ecological viewpoints. The difference
between the 40G and 40S course will be the production of a major research
project. A part of this course will use computers to study relationships between
Canada and other countries of the World.
History
20G
HISR2G
This course is designed to study
American History from the colonial period to the present day. The following
topics will be studied: colonial
period, the government process in the U.S.A., The Civil War, World Wars I and
II, the civil rights movement, and topics which increase understanding of the
U.S.A. Current events will be studied as a part of this course.
History
30S
HISR3S
Canadian History HISR3S is organized into major themes:
Native peoples and immigration, colonial societies, government,
Confederation, industrialization, Western Canada, and Canada’s place in the
world. Our Canada, the textbook, is both a political and social history.
Some topics will relate to present day situations and concerns in Canada such
as: separatism in Quebec, regionalization, and Aboriginal self-government.
Emphasis will be placed on preparing students for a University Entrance level of
writing.
History
30G
HISR3G
The content of Canadian History HISR3G
is similar to History HISR3S but is designed to meet the needs of those students
who would benefit from a more basic approach to Canadian History without the
emphasis on a university entrance level of writing and thinking.
World
Issues 40S
WOIR4S
This course examines World Issues! Topics include: Ideology, East-West
relations, origins of the Cold War, North-South Relations, the role of the
media, Human Rights, War, the Environment and Terrorism etc. Students will have
the opportunity to pursue special interests and participate in class discussion.
The course is at the University Entrance Academic Level and offers excellent
preparation for university studies in Economics, Political Science, Sociology,
Law, etc.
World
Issues 40G
WOIR4G
The content of World Issues WOIR4G is similar to that of WOIR4S but the
objectives may be less demanding. Discussion and class interaction about the
issues is an important part of the course.
History
40S
HISR4S
The History HISR4S course covers European history from the decline of
feudalism to the aftermath of World War II. It is structured along a thematic
approach, looking at historical change in terms of economic, social and
political themes. As it is
structured, History HISR4S is intellectually demanding and requires the student
to do a fair amount of writing (major essay, worksheets, in class essays, group
projects, library research assignments and cumulative tests). The course is
intended to prepare students for entry into University Level History Courses.
Economics
40S
ECOR4S
This is an excellent option for the student who is trying to understand
how the modern world works. Economics answers questions that come up in everyday
life. Why is the price of gasoline the same throughout our city? Why is there
unemployment? These questions and countless others are dealt with in economics
classes. The student will gain an understanding of how the price of things is
established. Lively class discussions, videos, and written work focus on some of
the most pressing problems of our day and age
.
Note:
International Baccalaureate Economics
is a comprehensive 2 year program. Upon successful completion the student will
have the equivalent of a first year Introductory course in Economics.
Sociology
31G
SOCY3G
Sociology is the study of people. This course will be a practical course
leading to analysis by self-discovery of questions about human behaviour such
as: Why do kids rebel? What are we doing in school? Sports violence, etc. Group
work will be mandatory. Guest speakers and field trips will be a feature of this
program.
Law
40S
LAWR4S
Laws govern many aspects of our daily
living. These laws deal with crime, property, work and moral issues. This course
is an introduction to Canadian law, surveying the fundamentals of the legal
system, covering such topics as the criminal code, capital punishment, youth
crime, divorce and separation, and legal and contractual rights. Evaluation will
include tests, assignments, group activities, and a final exam.