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Esterhazy High School
Course Descriptions and
Registration Procedures
Grades 10, 11 & 12
2017/2018
Table of Contents
Senior High School Program Policies
Esterhazy High School provides an environment in which students can achieve academic excellence and vocational skills as well as personal, social, and physical development. The courses are designed to prepare students to continue study at university or at technical institutes, or to move directly into the world of work.
The large number of courses offered makes it possible for students to select subjects that are appropriate to their vocational aim and in keeping with their ability. Parents and students are encouraged to study this calendar carefully so that they are able to choose courses which match their needs. The ability of the student must be considered. Courses above the student’s ability cause frustration and encourage dropping out of school; courses that are too easy become monotonous and fail to provide the challenge that is required to promote the most valuable learning situations. By taking subjects that are considered easy, the student may be closing the door to many careers that later appeal to him/her; by selecting subjects that require a more vigorous application of ability s/he may be demanding the impossible.
The Students Services Center provides a counseling service to assist students in clarifying their goals, in assessing their own strengths and weaknesses, and in selecting a satisfying program.
Parents and students are encouraged to contact the center at 745-6618 or to drop in for an interview.
It is hoped that this calendar will help to make the student happier and more successful, and that s/he will emerge from High School adequately prepared to continue her/his education.
Factors to Consider in Selecting Classes
A)COURSE LOAD for GRADES 10 to 12* (*EHS School Policy Effective 2005/2006 School Year)
· Course Load refers to the number of courses in which a student registers for a school year
· Grade 10 students can only take grade 10 credit courses (except when fast-tracking math, taking Computer Science 20 or by Office Approval prior to registration).
· A student must have at least 85% in Math 9 in order to fast-track math in grade 10
· Only Grade 12 students are permitted to take Canadian Studies 30, English Language Arts A30, or English Language Arts B30
· Minimum course load per year :
Grade 10 – 10 courses
Grade 11 – 9 courses
Grade 12 – 8 courses
· Open Campus shall be implemented for all students from Grade 10 to Grade 12
· Any student who does not carry the required number of courses to completion shall forfeit his/her Open Campus privileges.
· Exceptions to any of these regulations shall be made on a case by case basis by the school administration
B.) In selecting classes, students and parents should first examine Ministry of Education regulations. This will indicate the minimum requirements set down by the Department of Education for completing a Grade XII standing. Students and parents are advised, however, to plan their programs early and very carefully, particularly if a student is planning to continue in any post-secondary educational institute.
Entrance requirements into University, Institutes of Applied Arts and Sciences and Technical Schools will vary and may differ from the Department of Education requirements. Students should seek assistance from the Guidance Counselor when making selections.
The staff of Esterhazy High makes every effort to help students in planning their senior programs and keeping track of credits earned. ULTIMATELY, it is the responsibility of students and their parents (guardians) to choose appropriate courses and keep a tally of credits earned so that graduation is achieved.
C.) There is a SK Learning policy of prerequisites in courses of various subject areas. Students must become familiar with these requirements. These are clearly laid out in the centerfold of the booklet.
D.) The minimum graduation requirements will be 24 credits, 5 of which must be at the 30 level. Graduation requirements are minimum requirements for Grade 12 Standing. Students may choose to exceed these requirements.
E.) There are now 15 compulsory credits at the senior level. They include: i) five required credits in English Language Arts; ii) three required credits in social sciences; compulsory HISTORY 10 in grade 10; a choice of HISTORY 20, PSYCHOLOGY 20 or LAW 30; compulsory SOCIAL STUDIES 30 (Canadian Studies) or HISTORY 30 in grade 12; iii) two required credits in mathematics; iv) two required credits in science; v) two required credits in arts education and/or practical and applied arts; and vi) a physical education course vi) Career & Work Exploration 10 (required at EHS).
F.) Students will be required by SK Learning to take nine elective courses at the secondary level. These courses will include at least six courses at Grade 11 or 12. To fulfill elective credit requirements, students may choose from the required Areas of Study, the Practical and Applied Arts, language courses, and locally developed courses.
G.) Modified Programs Students may still choose to participate in an individualized, modified program. Although students will still be taught the core objectives and content of the courses, they will have reduced expectations in terms of quantity of work, types of assignments and exams, etc. Therefore, since the work required would be substantially modified from the regular course requirements, students would receive an 11, 21 or 31 credit for the classes. The purpose of this program is to accommodate students who are having difficulties with basic skills and to help develop these skills to a level that will allow them to operate successfully in today’s society.
Participation in such an individualized program is a decision that students, parents/guardians and teachers should be involved in. As you make your decision, be aware that modified classes will not be accepted by the majority of University programs and some Technical School courses; therefore, we encourage you to check the entrance requirements with our Guidance Department. In addition, once a student has taken a modified class, s/he cannot take a regular credit course in that subject at the next grade level unless s/he repeats a regular credit course at the previous grade level. For example, if the student received a credit in Math 11, s/he could enroll in Math 21 but not in Math 20 unless s/he took Math 10.
A modified class is offered in the following subjects:
§ English A11, B11, A21, A31, B31
§ History 11, 21
§ Math 11, 21
§ Social Studies 31
A consent form is available which parents/guardians must sign to give permission to enroll in an individualized, modified program.
Registration 2015-2016
The elective classes are tentatively offered for the 2015-2016 school year. Classes with low enrollments will not be included in the final timetabling. Students are required to fill out a registration form provided by the Student Services department.
It is suggested that students/parents begin a school folder at home in which to keep this booklet and any further information for easy access in the future. The centerfold is ideal for keeping track of future choices and credits. Students not planning to return to school should state this on his/her form and hand it into the homeroom teacher or guidance counselor.
COMPULSORY SUBJECT OFFERINGS GRADE 10:
CWE 10 (Career and Work Exploration) 1 Credit no prereq
CWE10 will provide access to current information through a wide variety of career development resources. Students will complete several types of personality tests, become aware of trends in the world of work, explore post-secondary education and training, and develop job search strategies including creating a personal career portfolio. Other topics include skills, occupational health and safety, labour standards, keeping a job, understanding a pay cheque and budgeting.
ELA A10 (English Language Arts) 1 Credit prereq Gr. 9 ELA
The aims of the English Language Arts program are to have students:
§ comprehend and respond to a variety of media (print, oral, visual).
§ compose and create with a variety of media.
§ assess and reflect on their own language skills.
ELAA10 is organized around two major themes: The Challenges of Life, and The Mysteries of Life.
ELA B10 (English Language Arts) 1 Credit prereq Gr. 9 ELA
The aims of the English Language Arts program are to have students:
§ comprehend and respond to a variety of media (print, oral, visual).
§ compose and create with a variety of media.
§ assess and reflect on their own language skills.
ELAB10 is organized around two major themes: Equity and ethics, and The World Around and Within Us.
HIS 10 (History 10) 1 Credit prereq Social Studies 9
This course covers themes in Early Modern European history. From political change and the French Revolution, to industrialization in Great Britain, we will examine evolving democratic rights from the 18th to 20th centuries.
MFPC10 (Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10) 1 Credit prereq Math 9
Content in the Foundations pathway was chosen to meet the needs of students intending to pursue careers in areas that typically require university, but are not math intensive, such as the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and nursing. Contents of the Pre-Calculus pathway were chosen to meet the needs of students interested in pursuing careers in science-related areas.
MWA10 (Workplace & Apprenticeship Math 10) 1 Credit prereq Math 9
Content in this pathway was chosen to meet the needs of students intending to pursue careers in the trades and general workplaces. Students who enjoy hands-on work would be well-suited for this pathway.
SCI 10 (Science 10) 1 Credit prereq Science 9
§ Core Unit A: Chemical Reactions
§ Core Unit B: Weather Dynamics
§ Core Unit C: Motion
§ Core Unit D: Sustainability of Ecosystems
§ WEL 10 (Wellness 10) 1 Credit
The Wellness 10 program emphasizes a balanced lifestyle through healthy choices. An understanding of fitness and implementation of daily fitness program are key parts of the course. Flexibility, muscular endurance and aerobic fitness are taught, practiced and tested. The primary goal of the course is to enhance students’ attitudes concerning positive lifestyle decisions. Many of the activities are lifetime in nature, so that students will be able to participate in activities at a recreational, as well as competitive, level in the future.
COMPULSORY SUBJECT OFFERINGS GRADE 11:
ELA 20 (English Language Arts) 1 Credit prereq ELA A10 & ELA B10
By Grade 11 students are developing a more specialized capability of reflecting and responding to language and literature, and are becoming increasingly capable of objectively reflecting on self. As such, this course focuses on the issues that students experience on life’s journey. The two themes for ELA20 include “Starting Out – Beginning and Becoming” and “Moving Forward – Establishing and Realizing.” These two themes serve as vehicles to experience and develop the various language processes of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
MF20 (Math Foundations 20) 1 Credit prereq MFPC10
Topics of Study:
§ Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
§ Properties of Angles and Triangles
§ Acute Triangle Trigonometry
§ Oblique Triangle Trigonometry
§ Statistical Reasoning
§ System of Linear Inequalities
§ Quadratic Functions and Equations
§ Proportional Reasoning
MPC20 (Math Pre-calculus 20) 1 Credit prereq MFPC10
Topics of Study:
1. Patterns
§ Sequence and Series
§ Trigonometry
2. Quadratics
§ Quadratic Functions
§ Quadratic Equations
3. Functions and Equations
§ Radical Expressions and Equations
§ Rational Expressions and Equations
§ Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions
4. System of Equations and Inequalities
§ System of Equations
§ Linear and Quadratic Inequalities
MWA20 (Workplace & Apprenticeship Math 20) 1 Credit prereq MWA10
Content in this pathway was chosen to meet the needs of students intending to pursue careers in the trades and general workplaces. Students who enjoy hands-on work would be well-suited for this pathway.
Topics of Study:
§ Slope and Rate of Change
§ Graphical Representations
§ Surface Area, Volume and Capacity
§ Trigonometry of Right Triangles
§ Scale Representations
§ Financial Services
§ Personal Budgets
COMPULSORY SUBJECT OFFERINGS GRADE 12:
ELA A30 (English Language Arts) 1 Credit prereq ELA 20
English A30 addresses national issues as reflected in the traditional and contemporary literature of Canada and its regions. The themes of the course are:
· Canada Landscapes: Diverse and Dynamic
· Canadian Perspectives: Distinct and Rich
ELA B30 (English Language Arts) 1 Credit prereq ELB 200
This course examines global perspective using traditional and contemporary world literature in a comparative manner. The theses for this course are:
§ World Perspectives
§ The Human Condition
§ The Social Experience
HCS 30 (History 30) 1 Credit (HIS 20 recommended) prereq HIS 10
The goal of History 30 is to help students understand the major issues facing Canadians at the end of the twentieth century. The course deals with the time period 1620 to the present and covers topics such as the arrival of the first Europeans, First Nations and land issues, the Fur Trade, Confederation, Riel Rebellion, Settling the West, Women’s right to vote, Universal Medicare, the Winnipeg General Strike, Quebec and the Quiet Revolution, Immigration, Multiculturalism and the Charter of Rights. It is strongly recommended that students take History 20.
SCS 30 (Social Studies 30) 1 Credit prereq HIS 10
The focus of this course in on Canada as it is today. We will develop these insights by examining some important historical events and periods, and compare them to current rights, morals, and practices.
ELECTIVE SUBJECT OFFERINGS:
ACC 10 (Accounting 10) 1 Credit no prerequisite
Text: Prentice-Hall Accounting: Nine units of study
Workbooks are to be purchased by the student. The study of Accounting 10 teaches basic skills and develops values, attitudes and critical thinking required in the business world. The focus is to develop an understanding of service businesses and how accounting methods are used in the bookkeeping and decision making of a business. Some topics of study are the balance sheet, income statements, ledgers, journals, worksheets and end-of-the-year procedures. Computer applications for accounting will be examined and used.
ACC 20 (Accounting 20) 1 Credit prereq ACC 10
Text: Prentice-Hall Accounting: Six units of study
Workbooks are to be purchased by the student. The course is a continuation of Accounting 10 and relies heavily on knowledge and procedures from the prerequisite. The focus is to understand the more advanced procedures of accounting for a merchandising business (such as depreciation, payroll and taxation). Computer applications for accounting will be examined and used.
ACC 30 (Accounting 30) 1 Credit prereq ACC 20
Text: Prentice-Hall Accounting: Four units of study
Workbooks purchased in Acc 10 or Acc 20 will be used in Acc 30. The course continues to apply previously learned topics to new areas of accounting. Partnerships and Corporations are studies with a focus on the determination of equity and preparation of financial statements. A unit of study will be devoted to the role of accountants in analyzing financial statements and making business-decisions from this analysis.