Canada Online Academy

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Canada Online Academy(简称COA)创始于2015年,位于加拿大最大城市多伦多,是经过安大略省教育部批准和注册(BSID:666015)的一所线上高中,开设安大略省高中文凭课程OSSD。作为首批获准进入中国的北美全日制在线高中,COA致力于为世界各地的学生提供专业化和智能化的卓越在线学习体验。依托其强大师资、教学资源和教学平台,COA为学生提供全录播形式的安省高中文凭课程OSSD,学生可自由安排时间,不受地域限制,修读OSSD课程,修完规定学分即可获得加拿大安大略省教育厅颁发的高中文凭(OSSD)。

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如何选择你的课程

 

你需要6门12年级课程的成绩,用于申请全球顶尖的大学。

因此如何选择这六门课程便成了一门学问。

你需要参考以下成绩要求列表,并选择你的学校。

大学(国别及具体学校) OSSD成绩要求
英国GS 均分不低于90
英国TOP20 均分不低于80
澳大利亚8大 均分不低于75
多伦多大学 均分不低于80
麦吉尔大学 均分不低于90
英属哥伦比亚大学 均分不低于85
滑铁卢大学 均分不低于90
香港大学 均分不低于90
香港科技大学 均分不低于85
香港中文大学 均分不低于80
新加坡国立大学 均分不低于85+SAT/ACT
南洋理工大学 均分不低于89

 

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English as a Second Language Level 1 ESLAO NONE This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to
introduce them to the English language and help them adjust to the diversity in
their new environment. Students will use beginning English language skills in
listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday and essential academic
purposes. They will engage in short conversations using basic English language
structures and simple sentence patterns; read short adapted texts; and write
phrases and short sentences. The course also provides students with the
knowledge and skills they need to begin to adapt to their new lives in Canada.
English as a Second Language Level 2 ESLBO ESLAO This course extends students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English
for everyday and academic purposes. Students will participate in conversations in
structured situations on a variety of familiar and new topics; read a variety of texts
designed or adapted for English language learners; expand their knowledge of
English grammatical structures and sentence patterns; and link English sentences to
compose paragraphs. The course also supports students’ continuing adaptation
to the Ontario school system by expanding their knowledge of diversity in their new
province and country.
English as a Second Language Level 3 ESLCO ESLBO This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will
make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts
in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand
their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the
mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and
responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current
Canadian issues.
English as a Second Language Level 3 ESLDO ESLCO This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in
classroom and social situations and to participate in Canadian society as informed
citizens. Students will develop the oral-presentation, reading, and writing skills
required for success in all school subjects. They will extend listening and speaking
skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety
of grade-level texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond
critically to a variety of print and media texts.
English as a Second Language Level 5 ESLEO ESLDO This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the
transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary
school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of
academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read
and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports;
and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will
further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.
Principles of Mathematics MTH1W 9 NONE This course enables students to consolidate, and continue to develop, an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and financial literacy. Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling, and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations. Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional reasoning, spatial reasoning, and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Principles of Mathematics MPM2D 10 MPM1D This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their
problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and
abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and
apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and
communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Functions MCR3U 11 MPM2D This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’
experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of
discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions;
represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving
applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining
equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate
their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U 12 MCR3U 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 threedimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the
derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and
apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students
will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior
mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields
such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those
students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or
physics course.
Advanced Functions MHF4U 12 MCR3U This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing
data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of
information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a
culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will
also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior
mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social
sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Functions MCV4U 12 MHF4U This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the
properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop
techniques for combining 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. This course
is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite
for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of
mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.
Grade 10 English ENG2D 10 ESLDO 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.
Grade 11 English ENG3U 11 ENG2D This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and
creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will
analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well
as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts
in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and
clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course
is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college
preparation course.
Grade 12 English ENG4U 12 ENG3U This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and
creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will
analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures;
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 using academic language coherently
and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular
purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended
to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course OLC4O Unsuccessful OSSLT 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.
Grade 9 Science SNC1D 9 NONE This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology,
chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology,
society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills
in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of
scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic
and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of
the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity
Grade 10 Science SNC2D 10 SNC1D 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.
Grade 11 Physics SPH3U 11 SNC2D This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students
will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces;
energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity
and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws
of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and
technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society
and the environment.
Grade 12 Physics SPH4U 12 SPH3U This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and
theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces
that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and
electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum
mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation
skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related
to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of
technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
Grade 11 Chemistry SCH3U 11 SNC2D This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the
study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and
quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric
chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical
skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as
the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.
Grade 12 Chemistry SCH4U 12 SCH3U This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the
study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and
rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will
further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate
chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information.
Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on
evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.
Grade 11 Biology SBI3U 11 SNC2D This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological
systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of
biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the
anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of
the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.
Grade 12 Biology SBI4U 12 SBI3U This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts
and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct
investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics,
homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of
detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various
branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Issues in Canadian Geography CGC1D 9 NONE This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human
systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students
will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics
such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will
apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including
spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible
approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place in which to live.
Civics and Citizenship CHV2O 10 NONE 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.
Canadian History since World War I CHC2D 10 NONE This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their
impact on the lives of different individuals, groups, and communities, including First
Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities, in Canada since 1914. Students
will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving
role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations,
and events on identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada. Students will develop an
understanding of some of the political developments and government policies that
have had a lasting impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities.
They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the
historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when
investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.
Analyzing Current Economic Issues CIA4U 12 Any U or M prep course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities This course examines current Canadian and international economic issues, developments,
policies, and practices from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the decisions that
individuals and institutions, including governments, make in response to economic
issues such as globalization, trade agreements, economic inequalities, regulation, and
public spending. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic
inquiry process, as well as economic models and theories, to investigate, and develop
informed opinions about, economic trade-offs, growth, and sustainability and related
economic issues.
Introduction to Business, Grade 9 BBI1O 9 NONE This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding
of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication
technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social
responsibility.This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students
develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.
Information and Communication Technology in Business BTT1O 9 NONE This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business
environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a
technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database,
desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills.Throughout the course,
there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills,
and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.
Introduction to Business BBI2O 10 NONE This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding
of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication
technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social
responsibility.This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students
develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.
Information and Communication Technology in Business BTT2O 10 NONE This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business
environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a
technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database,
desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills.Throughout the course,
there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills,
and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.
Entrepreneurship: The Enterprising Person BDP3O 11 NONE This course examines the importance of enterprising employees in today’s changing business
environment. Students will learn about the skills and attributes of enterprising employees,
the distinguishing features of their work environments, and the challenges and rewards of
becoming an enterprising person. Students will also have an opportunity to demonstrate and
develop enterprising skills by planning and organizing a school or community event.
Financial Accounting Fundamentals BAF3M 11 NONE This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting.
Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future
studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of
accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial
analysis, and ethics and current issues in accounting.
Financial Accounting Principles BAT4M 12 BAF3M This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for
postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various
forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business
decisions.This course expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops
accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals BOH4M 12 NONE This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful
business. Students will analyse 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. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also
emphasized.
International Business Fundamentals BBB4M 12 NONE This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the
global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets.
Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution,
and managing international business effectively.This course prepares students for postsecondary
programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
Technological Design TDJ2O 10 NONE This course provides students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a
variety of technological challenges. Students will research projects, create designs, build
models and/or prototypes, and assess products and/or processes using appropriate tools,
techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include designs for homes, vehicles,
bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will develop an awareness
of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and will learn about
secondary and postsecondary education and training leading to careers in the field.
Technological Design TDJ3M 11 NONE This course examines how technological design is influenced by human, environmental,
financial, and material requirements and resources. Students will research, design, build,
and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using working drawings and other
communication methods to present their design ideas. They will develop an awareness
of environmental, societal, and cultural issues related to technological design, and will
explore career opportunities in the field, as well as the college and/or university program requirements for them.
Technological Design TDJ4M 12 TDJ3M This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing,
while building on their design skills and their knowledge of professional design practices.
Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess
solutions that meet specific human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and
other communication methods to present their designs. Students will enhance their
problem-solving and communication skills, and will explore career opportunities and
the postsecondary education and training requirements for them.
Communications Technology TGJ2O 10 NONE This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective.
Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and
animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating
videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and
designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various
communications technology fields.
Communications Technology TGJ3M 11 NONE This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students
will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the
areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video,
and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications;
photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students
will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will
explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
Communications Technology TGJ4M 12 TGJ3M This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while
designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and
audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging;
broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and
will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological
environment.
Media Arts ASM2O 10 NONE This course enables students to create media art works by exploring new media, emerging
technologies such as digital animation, and a variety of traditional art forms such as film,
photography, video, and visual arts. Students will acquire communications skills that are
transferable beyond the media arts classroom and develop an understanding of responsible practices related to the creative process. Students will develop the skills necessary
to create and interpret media art works.
Media Arts ASM2O 10 NONE This course enables students to create media art works by exploring new media, emerging
technologies such as digital animation, and a variety of traditional art forms such as film,
photography, video, and visual arts. Students will acquire communications skills that are
transferable beyond the media arts classroom and develop an understanding of responsible practices related to the creative process. Students will develop the skills necessary
to create and interpret media art works.
Media Arts AVI3M 11 NONE This course enables students to create media art works by exploring new media, emerging
technologies such as digital animation, and a variety of traditional art forms such as film,
photography, video, and visual arts. Students will acquire communications skills that are
transferable beyond the media arts classroom and develop an understanding of responsible practices related to the creative process. Students will develop the skills necessary
to create and interpret media art works.
Introduction to Computer Studies AVI4M 12 AVI1O/AVI2O, or Equivalent This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts.
Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio
work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the
creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emerging technologies. Students
will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of
others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program
focused on a particular art form (e.g., photography, video, computer graphics, information design).
Introduction to Computer Science ICS3U 11 AVI3M This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process
when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of
traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis
process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The
studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques
that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections
between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.
Computer Science ICS4U 12 ICS3U This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer
science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large
software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will
also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research
in computer science, and careers in the field.
Food and Nutrition HFN1O 9 NONE This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious food choices. Students will
investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current
trends, traditional eating patterns, food-marketing strategies, and individual needs.
Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at
the local and global level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop
food-preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research
methods in the area of food and nutrition.
Food and Nutrition HFN2O 10 NONE This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious food choices. Students will
investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current
trends, traditional eating patterns, food-marketing strategies, and individual needs.
Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at
the local and global level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop
food-preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research
methods in the area of food and nutrition.
Food and Culture HFC3M 11 NONE This course focuses on the flavours, aromas, cooking techniques, foods, and cultural
traditions of world cuisines. Students will explore the origins of and developments
in diverse food traditions. They will demonstrate the ability to cook with ingredients
and equipment from a variety of cultures, compare food-related etiquette in many
countries and cultures, and explain how Canadian food choices and traditions have
been influenced by other cultures. Students will develop practical skills and apply
social science research methods while investigating foods and food practices from
around the world.
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology HSP3U 11 Grade 10 academic course in English or History This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories,
questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students
will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by
social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety
of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with
current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.
Nutrition and Health HFA4U 12 Any U or M prep course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional
status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of
nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and
will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental
responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire
of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by
investigating issues related to nutrition and health.
Families in Canada HHS4U 12 Any U or M prep course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological
theories and research to analyse the development of individuals, intimate relationships,
and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges
facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. They will develop analytical
tools that enable them to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies
and practices intended to support families in Canada. They will develop the investigative
skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals,
intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships.
Challenge and Change in Society HSB4U 12 Any U or M prep course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies
to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and
their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social,
and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists
and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological
change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social
science research methods can be used to study social change.
Career Studies GLC2O 10 NONE This course gives students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and habits
that will support them in their education and career/life planning. Students will learn about
global work trends, and seek opportunities within the school and community to expand and
strengthen their transferable skills and their ability to adapt to the changing world of work.
On the basis of exploration, reflective practice, and decision-making processes, students
will make connections between their skills, interests, and values and their postsecondary
options, whether in apprenticeship training, college, community living, university, or the
workplace. They will set goals and create a plan for their first postsecondary year. As part
of their preparation for the future, they will learn about personal financial management –
including the variety of saving and borrowing tools available to them and how to use them
to their advantage – and develop a budget for their first year after secondary school.
Designing Your Future GWL3O 11 NONE This course prepares students to make successful transitions to postsecondary destinations
as they investigate specific postsecondary options based on their skills, interests, and personal
characteristics. Students will explore the realities and opportunities of the workplace and
examine factors that affect success, while refining their job-search and employability skills.
Students will develop their portfolios with a focus on their targeted destination and develop
an action plan for future success.
Simplified Chinese LKBDU 12 LKBCU or Equivalent This course provides extended opportunities for students to communicate and interact in
the language of study in a variety of social and academic contexts. Students will refine and
enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as their creative and
critical thinking skills, as they explore and respond to a variety of oral and written texts,
including complex authentic and adapted texts. They will also broaden their understanding
and appreciation of diverse communities where the language is spoken, and develop
skills necessary for lifelong language learning.