Grade 9 - Course Interest Survey – 2011-2012

Name:

A. Please indicate your interest level for each of the courses below.

Course Title / Brief Description / Level of Interest
Mathematics
Not
Interested / Interested
Workplace and Apprenticeship Math / Content is designed to provide students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understandings needed for entry into trade-related courses and for direct entry into the work force.
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus / Content in this course will meet the needs of students interested in pursuing university or technical education. The outcomes in this course are the pre-requisite outcomes for both Foundations of Math and Pre Calculus courses.
Social Sciences
Not
Interested / Interested / Choose
Top 1
History / This course helps students understand the basic organizations of industrialized, democratic societies. The course uses the past to show students how fundamental social organizations developed in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Native Studies / This course will help all students develop their knowledge, positive attitudes and cultural understanding about First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. The unique history of Aboriginal peoples is part of our collective past and present reality. Thus, students will benefit from a study of Aboriginal peoples because it will give them the opportunity to understand and respect one another.
Social Studies / This course helps students understand the basic organizations of industrialized, democratic societies. The course outlines the basic organization of Canadian society and then provides some other examples to give students a basis for comparison.
Electives
Not
Interested / Interested / Choose
Top 2
Arts Education / The four strands of the Arts Education program are dance, drama, music and visual art. The Arts Education program will encourage lifelong enjoyment and critical understanding of all four strands.
Band / Students will increase their ability to express themselves through playing a variety of instruments and gain a lasting appreciation of art forms.
Choral / Students will experience the joy of singing and understand and value the variety of musical expressions throughout life.
Christian Ethics / Students will acquire and develop the knowledge, skills/abilities, and values of Christianity.
Cree (N dialect) / Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of theCree (N dialect) language and culture.
Cree (TH dialect) / Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of theCree (TH dialect) language and culture.
Cree (Y dialect) / Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of theCree (Y dialect) language and culture.
Cree (Unknown dialect) / Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of theCree (Unknown dialect) language and culture.
Dakota / Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of theDakota language and culture.
Dance / Students will better understand dance to prepare them for future learning, both within and outside of the classroom.
Drama / Students will increase their ability to express themselves through languages other than spoken or written language. Students will gain a lasting appreciation of art forms experienced as participant and as audience.
French / Students will learn the other official language of Canada.
Lakota / Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of theLakota language and culture.
Michif (Métis) / Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of theMichif (Métis) language and culture.
Nakota/Nakoda / Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of theNakota/Nakoda language and culture.
Saulteaux/Nakawe / Student will develop an awareness and appreciation of theSaulteaux/Nakawe language and culture.
Visual Art / Students will understand and value arts expressions throughout life in a variety of visual forms.
Practical and Applied Arts
Not
Interested / Interested / Choose
Top 3
Accounting / This course will provide practical business and financial knowledge and skills. Students will learn to manage personal finances and participate constructively as consumers and producers.
Clothing, Textiles & Fashion / Students will gain an awareness of the role of clothing, textiles, and fashion in our daily lives. Students will learn to learn to sew and/ or design clothing and textile products.
Commercial Cooking / Students will develop entry level food preparation skills for the food service industry. The course is designed to give students the skills and practical experiences necessary to enter the cook trade or food service industry with confidence.
Communication Media / This course will provide students with experiences to develop understanding, skills and abilities in audio, video, and interactive media production to communicate effectively.
Construction & Carpentry / Students will develop skills in the construction and carpentry industry by working on practical projects.
Cosmetology / This course will provide students with an understanding of skin care, make-up application, hair styling, manicures and pedicures. Hands on learning is a big part of the course.
Design Studies / This course will provide students with an understanding of the design process. Students will use a variety of materials and fabrication processes to design and create a product as well as maintain a design portfolio.
Drafting & Computer Aided Design / Students will understand the use of the different tools used in drafting and learn the basic functions of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
Electrical and Electronics / Students in this course will learn about wiring, circuits, power supplies, and robotics
Food Studies / Students will experience a variety of academic and practical food preparation experiences.
Information Processing / Students will learn basic skills in keyboarding, computer applications, communications & management information.
Machining / Students will learn about various machines, and work with lathes, drills, and grinders.
Mechanical and Automotive / Students in this course will learn about various engines and learn how to fix various parts of the machines. Small engines and vehicles will be the focus of this hands on course.
Photographics / Students will acquire knowledge and develop skills used in the photography and graphic arts industries.
Practical and Applied Arts Survey / Students will gain skills in a variety of practical and applied arts courses.
Welding / Students will develop skills used in the welding industry.
Wildlife Management / Students will be provided with the opportunity to examine beliefs and attitudes related to wildlife.
Locally Determined Options
Not
Interested / Interested
Aboriginal Education and Career Success / This course will be delivered from an Aboriginal perspective and will increase self-awareness which in turn will promote positive employment experiences for the student.
First Nations Traditional Arts / Indigenous Methods including, but not limited to Beadwork and Quillwork
First Nations Traditional Dance / Students will develop awareness and appreciation for Traditional First Nations Dance.
First Nations Traditional Music / Students will develop awareness and appreciation for Traditional First Nations Music.
Jazz Studies / Students with a high interest in jazz studies will have an opportunity to learn about the history of jazz, instrumental techniques and performance.
Leadership / Students will develop their leadership skills through a variety of activities.
Métis Dance / Students will develop awareness and appreciation for Métis Dance.
Parenting 10L / This class is targeted for students who are currently parents and who wish to earn an elective credit while gaining valuable practical skills and awareness
Robotics / Students will explore the past, current and future use of robotics technology in industry and everyday use. Students will receive a comprehensive overview of robotic systems and the subsystems that comprise them, will learn basic programming and will build self designed robots.
Other Suggested Course / Name of Course:

B. Mode of Delivery

Yes / No
1. If bussing was provided, I would be willing to travel over noon hour to a neighbouring schoolto take part in magnet programming. This programming would include specialized courses that your school may not be able to offer.
2. I would be willing to take a course of interest to me via distance learning that is scheduled at the same time every day in my school.
3. I would be willing to take a course of interest to me via distance learning if I could access the course on my own at any time (24/7).

C. Additional Feedback

PARENTS: Please sign this document and have your student return to the school before November 14. From November 14-23, students from PVSD will be completing this form on-line. Thank you for your cooperation and interest in your student’s education.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date