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“Dream, Believe, Achieve”

ALDERGROVE COMMUNITY

SECONDARY SCHOOL

COURSE PLANNING BOOKLET

Grades 10 - 12

2018/2019

26850 29th Avenue, Aldergrove, BC

Phone: 604-856-2521 Fax: 604-856-9648

http://www.acsstotems.ca/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ALDERGROVE COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL

1 Principal’s Message

2-3 Graduation Requirements

2 Graduation Requirements for 2018-2019 Grade 12’s

3 “NEW” Graduation Requirements 2019-2020 Grade 12’s

4-5 External Learning, Scholarships & Bursaries, ACSS Grade Awards

6 Post-Secondary Options

6 General University Requirements

7 Kwantlen XCEL Dual Credit Program

7-11 Dual Credit — Youth TRAIN in Trades

8 District Hairdressing Program at ACSS

8 District Carpentry Program at ACSS

8 District Auto Service Technician Program at ACSS

9 Youth Train in Trades Event Schedule

12 Work Experience

12 Youth Work in Trades Program

12-33 Course Descriptions

13 Advance Program

14 AVID

15 Business, Media, and Information Technology Education

16-17 Career Education Curriculum

16 Life Education (CLE)

17 Life Connections (LC)

17 Grad Transitions

17 Skills Exploration

18-19 English Language Arts

20-22 Fine Arts

20 Visual Arts

21 Music

22 Yearbook

22 Theatre

23 Home Economics

23-24 Second Languages

24 French

25 Mandarin

25 Mathematics

26-27 Physical and Health Education

28-29 Science

30 Social Studies

31-32 Applied Design, Skills and Technologies

33 Human Services

33 Leadership 10-12

33 Psychology 12

34 Study Block

Principal’s Message

“Dream, Believe, Achieve”

At Aldergrove Community Secondary School we offer a wide range of opportunities to meet student needs. Students can explore numerous directions on their journey through graduation to post-secondary. The staff at ACSS continually tries to provide an excellent variety of choices, both required and elective, so that our students can meet graduation requirements and explore the options available to them. As the school moves into early spring, next year seems far away, but choices made today are often difficult to change once our timetable is created for September. We build our next year’s timetable based on student requests in the spring. As such, please be sure to become informed and make your best choices now during course planning. Changes are extremely challenging in September!

Tips for good course planning:

Read this Course Planning Guide completely & thoroughly. Listen carefully to counsellor presentations about course selection in the Library. Attend and listen to the course planning assemblies in early February 2018. Talk to staff and parents about potential choices and career options. Check graduation requirements and plan to have more than the necessary 80 credits

required. Check post-secondary entrance requirements to ensure you have chosen the right

courses. Check your pre-requisites for the courses you have chosen. If in doubt, check with

your counsellor, Ms. Kauldher.

During the course planning process students will be informed of all the opportunities available.

REQUIRED – Language Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, Mathematics, Modern Languages,Physical and Health Education, and Career Education

ELECTIVE – Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, Home Economics, Business Education, Technology Education, Community Leadership, and Recreation Leadership

PROGRAMS – AVID and Advance

SUPPORT – Learning Resources and Behaviour Support

DUAL CREDIT – Auto Service Technician, Carpentry, Hairdressing, and District Programs

Parents are encouraged to research and review course selections with their child. Course selections can play a major role in determining a student’s attitude towards school and their future success. Please also make sure to provide course alternatives since sometimes course conflicts are inevitable.

Aldergrove Community Secondary School staff is committed to provide an environment where your child can “Dream, Believe, and Achieve”.

Good luck in planning your future.

Mr. J. Lyndon, Principal

ALDERGROVE COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL Page 1


Current Grade 11 students must satisfy the 2004 Graduation Requirements.

At a Glance Requirements – What You Need to Graduate

In order to graduate with a Dogwood, every student in the Graduation Program must pass certain basic courses, like English, Mathematics and Science. The table below is an overview of what a student needs to graduate:

52 credits from required courses

28 credits from elective courses, and

4 credits from Graduation Transitions

Graduation requirements are introduced in your Career Education 9 class. For more help, talk to your teacher or school counsellor and refer to the Grad Planner for more details.

REQUIRED COURSES

Subject Area Minimum Credits

Planning 10 or Life Education 10 4

A Language Arts 10 4

a Language Arts 11 4

a Language Arts 12 Course 4

a Mathematics 10 Course 4

a Mathematics 11 or 12 Course 4

a Fine Arts and /or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4

Social Studies 10 4

a Social Studies 11 or 12 Course 4

Science 10 4

a Science 11 or 12 Course 4

Physical Education 10 4

Graduation Transitions 4

52 Credits

ELECTIVE COURSES

Student must earn at least 28 elective credits Minimum Credits

Additional Grade 10-12 credits* 28 credits

* 7 courses (3 must be Grade 12)

OVERALL TOTAL 80 credits

* Students must have a minimum of 80 credits, at least 16 must be at the grade 12 level, including a

grade 12 Language Arts course. Others may be required or elective courses.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS For 2018-19 Gr. 12’s


At a Glance Requirements – What You Need to Graduate

In order to graduate with a Dogwood, every student in the Graduation Program has to pass certain basic courses, like English, Mathematics and Science. The table below is an overview of what a student needs to graduate:

48 credits from required courses

28 credits from elective courses, and

4 credits from Career Life Connections plus Capstone

Graduation requirements are introduced in your Career Education 9 class. For more help, talk to your teacher or school counsellor and refer to the Grad Planner for more details.

REQUIRED COURSES

Subject Area Minimum Credits

Life Education 4

a Language Arts 10 ( 2 modules required) 4

a Language Arts 11 (2 modules required) 4

a Language Arts 12 Course 4

a Mathematics 10 Course 4

a Mathematics 11 or 12 Course 4

An Arts Education or ADST 10, 11 or 12 4

Social Studies 10 4

a Social Studies 12 Course 4

Science 10 4

a Science 11 or 12 Course 4

Physical and Health Education 10 4

Life Connections, plus Capstone 4

52

ELECTIVE COURSES

Student must earn at least 28 elective credits Minimum Credits

Additional Grade 10-12 credits* 28 credits

* 7 courses (3 must be Grade 12)

OVERALL TOTAL 80 credits

* Students must have a minimum of 80 credits, at least 16 must be at the grade 12 level, including a grade 12 Language Arts course. Others may be required or elective courses.

NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS For 2019-20 Gr. 12’s

Current Grade 9’s and 10’s must satisfy the “NEW” 2018 Graduation Requirements.


EXTERNAL LEARNING

External Courses: (Ministry Approved Credentials)

An External Course is an organized set of learning activities developed and/or offered outside the BC school system that has been Ministry-authorized and set out in the Graduation Requirements Order.

The following is a partial list of external courses for which students can receive credit:

Music: B.C. Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Canada, Royal Conservatory of Music, Victoria Conservatory of Music, Trinity College: London

Dance: Royal Academy of Dancing, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, British Association of Teachers of Dancing

Languages: External Assessments and Certificates

Sport: Athlete, Coach, Official

Youth Development: Cadets, 4-H, Guides, Scouts, Pony Club

Industrial and Occupational: Tourism, Woodlinks Products, Lifesaving, Water Safety, First Aid, Computer

Certification, Driver Education, Flight Training

To find out more information about External Courses, contact a counsellor or take a look at the following Ministry of Education website: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES www.sd35.bc.ca/students-parents/scholarship-information/

Scholarships and bursaries are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, community involvement and need. If you are planning to continue your education after high school graduation, you may qualify for a scholarship or bursary.

Many scholarships are given on the basis of future areas of study. Businesses, business organizations and individuals offer scholarships to promising students in their fields of work. You do not have to be an “A” student, but you do have to demonstrate a willingness to work towards a specific goal.

Other scholarships are awarded on the basis of parents’ occupations. Unions and professional organizations often have scholarship funds set up to help the children of their members. The following is a brief overview:

Grade 12 Scholarships and Awards Types

Basic eligibility requirements are:

Grade 12 Student

Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident

Must have a Social Insurance Number

1. BC Achievement Scholarships

BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the 8000 top graduates in the Province. The Ministry will determine recipients based on students’ achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements (including elective courses). Grad Transitions will not be included. A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1200 scholarship voucher. 2. District/Authority Scholarships

There are 5500 District/Authority Scholarships distributed across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. Winners will receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.

Students can apply for this scholarship using the Langley Local and Open Awards application package available from the counselling office in late January.

Qualifying for a District/Authority Scholarship

To receive a scholarship, a student must apply and:

Meet the basic eligibility requirements

Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee, which requires a student to demonstrate outstanding achievement in any of the following areas:

Indigenous Languages and Culture, (demonstrated at school or in the community)

Fine Arts (e.g. Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)

Applied Skills (e.g. Business, Technology, Home Economics, ICT)

Physical Activity (e.g. Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education)

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation


International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments, including A.P. and I.B. courses

Community Service (Volunteer Activity), which includes demonstration of local and global issues and cultural awareness

Technical and Trades Training (e.g. Carpentry, Automotive, Culinary Arts, Robotics, Coding)

Students MUST APPLY to be considered for a District Authority Scholarship

3. Langley Local & Open Awards

The Langley Scholarship Committee administers funds collected from various individuals, firms or service clubs to be given to grade 12 students proceeding to post-secondary training. These funds are given as scholarships or bursaries. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded on the basis of marks, extracurricular activities, need and good character. Some awards require specific criteria, but the general qualifications are as follows:

completion of an application form before March 16

completion of 12 courses numbered 11 or 12

a minimum of 67% in the best 12 grade 11 or 12 courses

attendance at a post-secondary institution within 2 years

Approximately 60 awards are available for students in all Langley schools. In addition, approximately 40 awards are available to only Aldergrove students. Students who win other major scholarships may be restricted in the amount of local scholarships they can win to allow other students to access some awards. These awards are presented in June, but students will not receive the money until they are actually attending a post-secondary school. Applications are due in early March, 2018. One general application form registers the student for all these awards.

4. Post-Secondary Awards

Please refer to individual institution calendars for the list of available scholarships, bursaries or loans. Entrance scholarship applications for post-secondary institutions are available online. Also, check each university website for private bursaries and awards. Application forms are available online from the institution.

5. Other Scholarships

Information on other scholarships are updated on the district website at https://www.sd35.bc.ca/students-parents/scholarship-information/scholarships-awards/. Examples of scholarships available from this category are:

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Loran Scholars Award TD Canada Trust Scholarship for Community Leadership

You may also check: htttp://www.scholarshipscanada.com

http://yconic.com

http://www.bcscholarships.ca

Follow @ACSS_Grad Trans for more Scholarship and Post-Secondary information, campus tours and other announcements from the Career Centre.

ACSS GRADE AWARDS

Grade awards are presented to the top students in each grade. These awards, including certificates of merit, are given yearly at the Academic Awards Ceremony in June.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Any student attending a post-secondary institution can apply for aid in the form of loans from the B.C. Student Assistance Program. The student assistance program is offered by the Provincial Government for students who can show financial need while continuing their post-secondary studies. Students applying must be prepared to state their families’ financial background. You will be requested to supply information in areas like family income, personal income, number of dependents in the family, etc.

The application package for taking advantage of this program is available online at www.studentaidbc.ca or from the Financial Aid Officer of the post-secondary institution to be attended. These should be completed starting May of your grade 12 year.


POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS

After graduation, students have several options:

Enter the Work Force: We suggest a visit to our Career Centre to explore fields of employment that do not require further schooling.

Specialized Training: This may involve short-term coursework (6 weeks – 6 months) at a private training centre or a community college. Again, our Career Centre has a great deal of valuable information available for students.

University: Counsellors or the Career Advisor can be consulted for help in choosing a university to research. Please check the university websites for on-line registration, programs and admission requirements. Scholarship opportunities and campus housing information are also found on this website.

General University Program Requirements (Entrance requirements vary significantly for different Post-Secondary Institutions). Please check the institution’s website!

Science students must have a minimum of Pre-Calculus 12 with Calculus 12 strongly recommended. In addition, English 12, Physics 11 and Chemistry 11 are required with at least two of Biology 12, Chemistry 12 or Physics 12. A second language 11 course may be required.

Arts students must have English 12 and at least three other academic grade 12 courses such as: History 12, Law 12, Economics 12, Social Justice 12 (not all schools), Sustainable Resources 12 (some schools), Literature 12, French 12 or French Immersion 12, Biology 12, Physics 12, Chemistry 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12. A second language 11 may also be required.

Fine Arts students will require an English 12, as well as a least three other grade 12 provincially authorized courses. These may include one music, drama or art course. A portfolio of work or an audition my be required.

Technical Students

Technical programs call for English12 or Communications 12, but may have special requirements that need to be researched before starting grade 11. An appointment with a counsellor, career advisor or a visit to the appropriate website is strongly advised.

It is crucial that students meet enrollment deadlines for post-secondary applications. Some of the important dates are:

University of the Fraser Valley (www.ufu.ca) - October 1st to January 31st for most programs.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (www.kpu.ca) - November 1st to March 1st for most programs.

University of British Columbia (www.ubc.ca) - UBC starts taking applications in August and its deadline is January 15th .

Simon Fraser University (www.sfu.ca) - Deadline for applications is February 28th.

University of Victoria (www.uvic.ca) - Deadline is February 28th for most programs.

Check the university websites for changes and current information.

A little research goes a long way in securing sound choices for the future.


KWANTLEN XCEL DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM

Get a head start on a University Degree while still in high school!!

STUDENTS ATTEND KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY (LANGLEY CAMPUS)

One day per week, 4:00 pm—7:00 pm,

Complete up to two post-secondary courses,

Attend first course from September to December,

Attend second course from January to April,

Earn post-secondary credit towards university degree,

Earn secondary school credit for two high school elective courses (eight credits).

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Grade 11 completed,

Fully proficient in the English language,

Eligible for admissions to Kwantlen Polytechnic University,

B (minimum) in English 11, Socials 11, and either Science 11 or Math 11,

Demonstrated motivation and engagement in the learning environment (two references from either an administrator, counsellor and teacher),

The XCEL course must be able to satisfy the student’s prospective post-secondary degree requirements.

STUDENT COSTS

Kwantlen has waived the application fee of $40,

The District pays the cost of tuition (a savings of $400 per course) as well as student fees (a savings of $60),

Students are required to purchase their own textbooks ($125 per course).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Contact Ms. Luteijn or Ms. Callaghan for information on which courses will be offered and for an application form. Applications are due in early April, 2018

PARENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION NIGHT

Thursday, April 5, 2018, 7:00—8:30 pm at the School Board Office, Board Room (4875 - 222nd Street, Langley, BC).


DUAL CREDIT—YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES

The application process begins in the Spring of 2018 for programs starting in February 2019. Applications are due April 6, 2018. Interested students should speak with Ms. Luteijn or Ms. Callaghan in the

Counselling Office concerning these programs.

District Hairdressing Program at ACSS

Hairstylists are in constant demand. This program provides students with the opportunity to earn high school credits at the same time as post-secondary certification for a career in hairstyling. Over two semesters (February to January), 900 hours will be spent in this eight-course program which will prepare the students for the ITA (Industry Training Authority) exam. In addition to attendance in class, students will work in a salon for 600+ hours toward their Red Seal. This total of 1,500 hours will prepare students for the Cosmetology Industry Exam.

Entrance Requirements: Students must have completed grade 10 courses and Communications11 or English 11, be fully proficient in English, with an intention to fulfill high school graduation requirements.

Tuition costs for this post-secondary training are waived for high school students; however, each student is responsible for the cost of their kit and textbook (approximately $1,500). This is a fee-dependent course.

District Carpentry Program at ACSS

This program is designed for grade 11 and 12 students who want to develop the skills to work in construction. Students must apply to participate in this one-semester program which starts in February and finishes at the end of July. Students completing this dual-credit program receive 20 elective high school credits, a post-secondary credential from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and ITA Level 1 Carpentry technical training credentials. The program includes 4 weeks of work experience.

Tuition is paid by the school district; however, students pay for their post-secondary books, supplies, and toolkit, which is expected to be $750. Comparable programs at post-secondary institutes cost about $2800. This is a fee-dependent course.

Entrance Requirements: Students must have completed grade 10, any Math 11 course and Communications 11 or English 11.

More details are available through the Counselling Centre or the Career Advisor. A program brochure is also available on the Langley School District website at: www.sd35.bc.ca.

District Auto Service Technician Program at ACSS

This program is designed for grade 11 and 12 students who want to develop the skills to work in the automotive service industry. Students must apply to participate in this one-semester program, which starts in February and finishes at the end of July. Students completing this dual-credit program get 5 courses, 20 elective credits (one course being work experience, which is completed during the summer) of high school credit, a post-secondary credential from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and ITA Level 1 Auto Service Technician technical training credentials.

Tuition is paid by the school district; however, students pay for their post-secondary books, supplies, and toolkit, which is expected to be $550. Comparable programs at post-secondary institutes cost about $2400. This is a fee-dependent course.

Entrance Requirements: Students must have completed grade 10, any Math 11 course and Communications 11 or English 11, Auto 11 or equivalent.

More details are available through the Counselling Centre or the Career Advisor. A program brochure is also available at the following link: Langley School District website at: www.sd35.bc.ca.

Electrical at BCIT Satellite Campus at DW Poppy Piping/Plumbing at LSS

Horticulture at Kwantlen Professional Cook at WGSS

For further information, contact, Ms. Luteijn, Ms. Kauldher, or Ms. Callaghan in the Counselling Centre or visit the Langley School

District website at https://www.sd35.bc.ca/programs-initiatives/career-education/

https://www.sd35.bc.ca/programs-initiatives/career-education/


DUAL CREDIT—YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES


2018-2019 YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES

Automotive Service Technician partnered with KPU at Aldergrove Community Secondary

Program

Length and

Dates What do you learn?

What do you leave with upon successful

completion of the program?

What do you need to get into the

program?

1 semester & July (Work

Experience)

Feb to July

For grade 11

and 12 students

Skills and knowledge

to start working in

automotive service.

Level I auto service

technician trades skills.

credit for 5 high school courses (20 credits) Training in Auto Service leading to Level 1

apprenticeship exam some practical work experience in the field some Kwantlen University credits ITA Registration

Grade 10 completion plus any

Math 11 and Eng 11 or Comm.11 Automotive 11 or equivalent intention to graduate genuine interest in automotive

service commitment to learning the skills,

knowledge and attitudes required

to do well in the field

Carpentry partnered with KPU at Aldergrove Community Secondary

Program

Length and





program?

1 semester & July (Work

Experience)

Feb to July for grade 11

and 12 students

Skills and knowledge to

start working in con-

struction/carpentry. Level I carpentry trades

skills.

credit for 5 high school courses (20 credits) Level I carpentry apprenticeship training some practical work experience in the field

college credits leading to Kwantlen’s Cita-

tion in ELTT Carpentry/Construction ITA registration

grade 10 completion plus any

Math 11 and Eng 11 or Comm.11 intention to graduate genuine interest in construction commitment to learning the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to do well in the field

Hairstylist at Aldergrove Community Secondary partnered with ITA and Beauty Council of BC

Program

Length and





program?

2 semesters

Feb to

following Jan for grade 11

and 12 students

Skills and knowledge to

become a certified

hairstylist in BC

credit for 10 courses (40 credits) Beauty Council of BC registration as a

trainee 900 hours of credit towards ITA Hairstylist

foundation ITA Registration as a trainee practical work experience in the field and in the training salon

sincere interest in hairdressing grade 10 completion plus Eng 11 or Comm. 11 intention to graduate fully proficient in English language interest in working with people

Piping/Plumbing partnered with BCIT at Langley Secondary School

Program

Length and





program?

2 semesters

Feb to

following Jan for grade 11

and 12 students

Skills and knowledge

to start working in the

piping trades: plumb-

ing, gas fitting, steam

fitting and sprinkler

fitting

credit for at least 4 high school courses (16

credits) and as many as 9 courses (36

credits) Level I piping trades apprenticeship training practical work experience in the field credit leading to BCIT’s ELTT Piping Trades

Certificate ITA Registration

grade 10 completion plus any

Math 11 & Eng. 11 or Comm. 11 intention to graduate genuine interest in piping/

plumbing commitment to learning the

skills, knowledge and atti-

tudes required to do well in

the field


2018-2019 YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES

Electrical partnered with BCIT at BCIT’s Satellite Campus located at DW Poppy Secondary

Program

Length and


What do you leave with upon success-

ful completion of the program?

What do you need to get into the pro-

gram?

1 semester 24 week pro-

gram

Feb to July for

grade 12 stu-dents

Skills and knowledge to start working in the electrical trade: Planning, assembling, in-stalling, testing, repairing and maintaining electrical equip-ment and systems.

Credit leading to: BCIT’s Electrical Foundation

Certificate of Trades Training 18 credits (6 courses) of second-

ary school graduation credit Technical training for Level 1

Apprenticeship

Genuine interest & drive to become an electrician

Intention to graduate Commitment to learning the skills,

knowledge & attitudes required to do well in this field

Math 12 & Physics 11, Eng 12 or Comm 12

Horticulture Apprenticeship partnered with KPU located at KPU Langley Campus

Program Length and

Dates What do you learn? What do you leave with upon success-

ful completion of the program? What do you need to get into the pro-gram?

1 semester

6 weeks of Level 1 training plus 13 weeks of paid work experience

Feb – April

For grade 11 & 12 students

Skills & knowledge needed to complete Level 1 Horticulture Apprenticeship technical training. Included are bota-ny, soils, plant identification, pest management & practical skills:

to use equipment, to conduct basic engine maintenance, to calibrate fertilizer spreaders, to make pruning cuts and to work as part of a horticulture maintenance team.

Dual credit at the Gr. 12 level Credit for Level 1 Horticulture Appren-

ticeship ITA registration Kwantlen student transcript and regis-

tration

Good attitude and genuine interest Ability to learn through both “reading” &

“doing” Physically able to do the work English 10 & Math 10 Grade 10 completion recommended Desire to work and attend school dur-

ing the semester

Professional Cook 1 partnered with VCC located at Walnut Grove Secondary School

Program Length and

Dates What do you learn? What do you leave with upon success-

ful completion of the program? What do you need to get into the pro-gram?

Full school year Sep to June

For Grade 12

students (some skilled Grade 11

students may be considered)

Program runs Mon – Thurs

2:30 – 7:30PM with experience on Fridays (200

hours)

Skills and knowledge re-quired to succeed in a range of industries; including res-taurants, hotels, institutional kitchens & catering opera-tions

Credit for at least 8 high school courses (32 credits) in Cook Training and work experience

Professional Cook 1 (PC1) Industry certification

Level 1 technical training VCC certificate Practical work experience in the field ITA registration

Good attitude and genuine interest in working in the culinary industry

Physical ability to safely use knives and other related kitchen tools

Entrance Requirements: Fully proficient in the English language

Completion of Grade 11 Food Safe certification One of the following school courses:

Cafeteria or Cook Training, Foods and Nutrition 11/12

OR Paid or volunteer food preparation work

in a restaurant, catering business or professional kitchen


WORK EXPERIENCE

Youth Work In Trades Program (Formerly called Secondary School Apprenticeship Program)

WEX 12A and 12B

Students will:

connect what they learn in the classroom with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed in the workplace

gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to be successful in the world of work

develop job readiness skills for specific occupations and careers

understand the similarities and differences in behaviour standards between the workplace and school

Work experience provides students with an opportunity to apply classroom learning in a context outside of school and to bring back to the classroom new perspectives about their learning. Work experience also provides students with the chance to gain new skills that can be used in future work opportunities.

The primary goal of work experience is to help students prepare for the transition from secondary school to the world of work. Through work experience, students have the opportunity to observe and practice generic employability skills required in the workplace, as well as technical and applied skills relating to specific occupations or industries.

Students will be required to complete a minimum of 20-30 hours of classroom curriculum combined with approximately 90-100 hours of off-site work placement that has been created collaboratively between the teacher and student.

APPRENTICESHIP - Youth Work in Trades (WRK 11/12) (Previously SSA 11/12)

This program is intended to ease the transition to the workforce, specifically into the trades. It provides excellent opportunities for students to get paid workplace-based training in a wide range of apprenticeable trades.

Students earn 4 high school credits for each 120 hours worked, to a maximum of 16 credits or 480 hours. The 480 hours become part of their first year apprenticeship once the student finishes high school.

Students may work as an apprentice on weekends, holidays or during the evenings. Some apprentices are able to arrange working hours into their school schedule.

Students may sign up as an apprentice at any time during the school year.

Course Requirements:

15+ years of age and in grade 10, 11, or 12.

Students must be employed in an apprenticeable trade or would like to pursue a career in the trades and are able to find an employer to sponsor him/her.

Students must complete a minimum of 480 hours of paid work by August of their grade 12 year to be eligible for an WRK Scholarship.

A $1,000 scholarship is available to apprentices who have a C+ average in their grade 12 subjects and who have registered 900 hours with the Industry Training Authority by December 31st of the year the student turns 19. This scholarship can be used towards tools, books, or tuition fees.

Students who already work with a certified tradesperson are encouraged to investigate the possibilities of starting an apprenticeship.

The Industry Training Authority website (www.itabc.ca) has a list of apprenticeable trades. There are currently over 100 in B.C.

For further information contact Ms. Luteijn or Ms. Callaghan in the Counselling Centre. 3

Interested students are encouraged to speak with family and friends for employment connections. Parents who are self-employed may be able to help qualify their children through the family business.


ACSS ADVANCE PROGRAM

The Advance Program is a flexible, blended learning environment designed for students in grades 10-12. A self-paced blend of face-to-face and online instruction, Advance affords greater access to materials and support, as well as, freedom to set learning goals and adjust the pace of their academic progress.

Students who are interested in joining the Advance Program must have an intake meeting with their legal guardian and the Advance teacher. During this meeting the student/parent/teacher create an individualized learning plan to best suit the student’s needs and abilities, while still meeting the prescribed learning outcomes of the curriculum. Advance is mobile friendly. All materials and assignments for the core curriculum is available in class or online. In essence, students have ubiquitous access to learning materials with little or no chance of losing assignments or confusion regarding expectations.

Advance is predominately project-based learning that is supplemented by various learning materials as required. The program has a different school schedule that ACSS to allow for differentiated learning and the adapted environment. The Advance Program’s cooperative design also allows students to engage in activities that are of special interest to them. The program can accommodate a myriad of artistic ventures, technological projects, and internship explorations in an array of subject areas.

The Program also incorporates work experience and volunteer opportunities into its curriculum. Each student is required to complete volunteer work as part of their yearly completion and credit in the program. Some volunteer or work experience opportunities require additional training certificates (First Aid, Food Safe, etc….), which are offered in the program.

Courses Offered at this time: English 10 modules, Career Life Education, Workplace Math 10, Science 10, Social Studies 10, English 11 modules, Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11, Explorations in Social Studies 11, English 12, Science & Tech 11, Physical and Health Education 10, 11 & 12, Food Studies 10, 11 & 12, and Leadership 10, 11 & 12. Students interested in joining the Advance Program should email:

Jake Tymos: [email protected] for further information.

Learn to use proven academic strategies for success, participate in discussions and project work that will challenge you and deepen your understanding of various topics while helping you improve your performance in your other courses as well.

Gain a competitive advantage by building your scholarship portfolio early by learning the importance of volunteering in your school and community and developing leadership skills completing required service hours.

Participate in class field trips to post-secondary institutions. A few unique trips, such as an over-night trip to stay in a dorm at the University of Victoria (AVID 10), and attending sample university classes at Thompson Rivers University’s “Day of Arts & Sciences” event (AVID 11) are a part of the AVID experience.

AVID is an elective course intended for students who are academically capable and have a strong desire to prepare for and attend post-secondary. As a four-year preparatory program, students are expected to enroll each year for Grades 9 to 12. However, students are welcome to apply at any grade level. It is expected that students who apply to AVID will enroll in the more academically rigorous courses and fill their timetable with enriching elective experiences. It is also expected that AVID students will make the personal commitment of time and energy to achieve acceptance to a post-secondary program that will lead to their career aspirations. This will enable students to have the skills and experiences to be flexible learners to be ready for post-secondary and to experience success in a global society.

Students must formally apply for and be accepted in AVID before they can enroll in the course. Acceptance as an AVID candidate will be determined by a committee of teachers who will consider the quality of your application, your record of achievement, attendance, citizenship, personal circumstances, and desire to make the personal commitment to using the strategies promoted in the AVID program in order to maintain a high academic standard.

Application forms can be obtained from the office and must be submitted by March 2, 2018.

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AVID - ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

AVID 10 Prerequisite: Recommendation of their AVID 9 teacher or application approved by the AVID Site Team for new students. Students taking AVID 10 receive credit for Career Life Education. Students will cover the required CLE 10 curriculum. The class will continue to prepare students for attending post-secondary after high school by learning and refining strategies for success in their academic subjects, and to do projects to challenge themselves. Leadership in the school and community is encouraged for scholarship preparation and developing individual responsibility for their academic success therefore taking Leadership or Rec Leadership is highly recommended. Since the focus of the AVID Program is for students to keep as many doors available for themselves for post-secondary options, students are highly encouraged to take French 10. Students will have the opportunity to visit an university campus and stay overnight in the student residences. AVID 10 students will also be taught one of their academic subjects by an AVID teacher in order to directly utilize and see the benefits of the strategies they are learning in AVID. To increase scholarship potential, taking Leadership or Rec Leadership is highly recommended.

AVID 11 Prerequisite: Recommendation of their AVID 10 teacher or application approved by the AVID Site Team for new students.

AVID 11 is a program designed for students who desire to go on to post-secondary education after high school. If students utilize the suggested strategies for success, they will meet their academic goals and be prepared for the demands of a post secondary education. AVID 11 students will complete assignments that will meet requirements for Career Life Connections 12, as well as prepare them for the different types of reading and writing

expected in post-secondary.

The focus continues to prepare for university and future careers by stressing the importance of academics and community involvement. AVID 11 students will also be taught one of their academic subjects by an AVID trained teacher in order to directly utilize and see the benefits of the strategies they are learning in AVID. To increase scholarship potential, taking Leadership or Rec Leadership is highly recommended. A second Language 11 is also strongly recommended. AVID 12 Prerequisite: Recommendation of their AVID 11 teacher or application approved by the AVID Site Team for new students. AVID 12 is a course designed to give senior students the opportunity to further develop some of the essential skills defined by university faculty to help students succeed in post-secondary and their chosen careers. Several students have found the transition to post-secondary more challenging than they anticipated. Students encounter very different expectations in their classes, and student initiative and time management are even more critical for success. AVID 12 will help students to better deal with the culture shock they may experience when making the transition to a post-secondary environment by openly discussing the issues they will face after high school. They may have the opportunity to shadow a post-secondary student for a day, as well as learn first hand from visiting post-secondary students how to avoid some of the pitfalls many first year students encounter. Students will be guided through the post-secondary admission and scholarship application process. To increase scholarship potential, taking Leadership or Rec Leadership is highly recommended. Students will be encouraged to take a full course load as they will be as-signed a year-long study backed with the AVID course.


ADST-COMPUTER STUDIES 10

Students continue to be digitally creative. They are

encouraged to focus individually and to create collaboratively: text, sound, pictures, and video, and display this work through a personal blog. Text based coding as well

as drag-and-drop mobile development is a course module set to a theme of technology and it connection to social change. Other modules include digital manipulation,

animation, effect application, image production and journaling while incorporating both 2D and 3D content.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 11 Recommended Prerequisite: Computer Studies 10

This is an introduction course; students experience fun and

creative tools with an emphasis on internet resources. Students may capture images off the internet and digitally enhance them. Students may create animations then knit

them together as a movie short. They might create digital machinery or design 3D models. They experience a little coding as well as small amount of scripting all in the name of

game development. They may create a presentation or a website. This introduction course allows students to choose their level of participation.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Information Technology 11

Focus your skills. This course allows the students to choose a few topics that they know will benefit their future. The student has an opportunity to hone these skills and make them a real part of their career. They can choose from web development to 3D modeling. They may choose game development instead of coding. They may also choose from graphic design to movie production. There is an opportunity to be independent.

MEDIA ARTS 10 Recommended Prerequisite: Media Arts 9

Building on the fundamentals of ADST 9, you will focus on developing the technical skills needed to design, create and publish your own media. The goal of the course is to explore communicating and storytelling through principles of design, assess trends in traditional, digital and social media. You will use programs that will allow you to create stories with graphics (Illustrator), alter photos (Photoshop), create basic traditional and digital layouts (InDesign) edit videos (Premier) add effects to videos (After Effects) design websites (Dreamweaver) animate and more.

MEDIA ARTS 11 (Formerly Intermediate Media Arts 11) Recommended Prerequisite: Media Arts 9/10

This course will build on Media Arts 10, and begin by defining the role of citizens and society in the new digital era. We will be examining the trends and changes to how media is consumed, and how its production is changing as consumption trends change. We will examine and critique print, graphics, photos, videos and social media created by others while looking for design norms that are specific to their intended purpose. We will also learn to use the tools to create a variety of forms of media, and finally create our own digital communications, which could include: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Animate and more. MEDIA ARTS 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Media Arts 11

This course will continue to explore changing themes in media consumption, creation, production, as well as its societal influence. Students will be encouraged to design, plan, prototype and bring to completion a complex project that uses a variety of programs: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and Animate. ADST-ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MARKETING 10

Want to be your own boss someday? This course will provide basic foundational theories of business that will be a huge asset to any post-secondary institution. This course explores the necessary steps to take an idea or a dream and turn it in to a profitable business. You will learn to assess business opportunities by judging market needs, and potential profit margins. Explore funding options, legal barriers, networking, planning and building for your own success.

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS 11

How do people, places and things become famous, notorious, or must haves? How do advertisements influence our society and every day life? Learn to use catch phrases, ditties, and create iconic images that convince people they need what you are selling. If you’ve ever wondered about the planning and psychology of advertisements, this is the class for you. E-COMMERCE 12/MARKETING 12

How do you make millions of dollars online? If you plan to pursue business of any kind—this course is a critical foundation for your approach to the business world. Much of our consumption has moved onto online platforms—how can you profit from this? This course will explore how e-commerce has evolved, the economic impacts of this growing field, and its future opportunities.

BUSINESS, MEDIA AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION


CAREER EDUCATION

Career Education Curriculum

The Career Education Curriculum supports students in the process of becoming successful, educated citizens by providing them with opportunities to explore a variety of skills, values and interests to develop a personalized transition plan for life post-graduation. Career Education helps students to discover the bridges between classroom learning and the work place and post-secondary realities; and is intended to help make learning meaningful and relevant. Career Education K-12 is a redesigned provincial curriculum that focuses on the competencies and content that are needed for successful career development and transitional skills. Career Education is an ongoing process that recognizes three major phases of career development: Foundation and Awareness, Exploration, and Experience and Application. This curricular strand is an intentional and ongoing process in developing skills, tools, and experiences for students to have a successful transition plan in place post-graduation.

2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020

Career 9 (HACE 9) Career 9 Career 9 Career 9

Planning 10 Career Life Education 10 Life Education 10 Life Education 10

Grad Trans 11/12 Grad Trans 11/12 Life Connections 11/12 Life Connections 11/12

Grad Transitions Presentation/Exit Interview



Capstone 12

LIFE EDUCATION 10 (LE)

Life Education (LE) is a course that recognizes three major phases of career development – Foundation and Awareness, Exploration, and Experience and Application. As students move through Grades 10-12, they further refine their understanding of the links between personal development and their career decisions. They consider regional and global trends to reflect on career possibilities, refine their understanding of safety requirements associated with occupational areas and related technologies, and further develop and refine their understanding of career possibilities through planning, practice, and application of competencies and knowledge. This is a required course that students can choose to take in Grade 10 or 11.

Big Ideas

1) Finding a balance between work and personal life is essential to good physical and mental health. 2) A network of family, friends, and community members can support and broaden our career awareness

and options. 3) Learning how to learn prepares us to be lifelong learners who can adapt to changing career opportunities. 4) Effective career planning considers both internal and external factors. 5) The global economy affects our personal, social, and economic lives and prospects. 6) Successful career and educational paths require planning, evaluating, and adapting.

CAREER EDUCATION

LIFE CONNECTIONS (LC) 11/12 As students move through Grades 11-12 the links between personal development and their career and transition plans are explored in deeper detail. Students will consider Educational plans, work plans, finance, scholarships, Lifestyles and Well-being, the importance of mentorship and support networks, and transitional skills. All students will create a personal-ized transition plan for post-secondary life. In addition, students will work intensely with the Capstone Project plan started in Grade 11 to refine and execute the plan this year. The Capstone project will be monitored by teacher and community mentors. The final Capstone Project and Reflections will be presented in their grade 12 year. Big Ideas

1) Wellbeing requires finding a balance of personal health, relationships, work, learning, community engagement, and committed citizenship.

2) Being in the world and walking in the world are supported, broadened and deepened through community involvement and the social experience of building personal networks.

3) Careers, education and life opportunities change over time. 4) Building the skills of lifelong learning can help us adapt and thrive. 5) Global economies, culture, and sustainability impact and are impacted by personal choices, social choices, and the

availability of personal opportunities. 6) Career and education paths require ongoing exploration, planning, evaluation, and adaptation.

GRADUATION TRANSITIONS (For 2018-19 Grade 12’s)

Graduation Transitions is a required 4 credit program that all students must complete in order to graduate. It is introduced during the Grade 10 year in Planning 10, extends through Grade 11 and culminates in an exit interview in Grade 12. During the Grade 11 and 12 years students meet with their Graduation Transitions teachers on a scheduled basis in order to complete the necessary requirements. Graduation Transitions is intended to prepare students for a successful transition to life after high school. Students will be required to demonstrate they have the knowledge, skills and attitudes in the areas of personal health, community connections and career and life. They will be required to collect evidence of their achievement in each of these three areas and reflect upon their learning.

SKILLS EXPLORATION 10-12 (STX) The Skills Exploration 10 -12 (STX) course has been produced by the Ministry of Education with consultation from the Industry Training Authority (ITA) and BC educators. The rationale is to expose youth to a variety of in demand trades so they can make a more informed decision if interested in taking a YOUTH Train in Trade Program, or to assist in preparation for YOUTH Work in Trade Program. Statistics have shown that a low percentage of students actually follow through to complete Red Seal certification. The hope is that with taking a course like STX, youth will be better able to make an informed decision regarding a career in the trades. The intention of this course is to provide students with a trades sampler so that the YOUTH Train in Trades Programs can attract students that are the more likely to go on to earn a Red Seal Certification. Course goals:

Introduce students to trades and technology careers, and the type of work involved in them, through hands on

experience.

Enhance existing interest in trades and technology careers. Enhance students’ existing job-readiness skills, or provide opportunities for the development of new skills. A central

outcome is to provide all students with the opportunity to learn selected apprenticeship Level 1 technical training skills in a variety of trades. Providing students with smooth transitions from school to work, and helping to prepare students to enter the world of work with the skills, attitudes, and sense of responsibility necessary to be successful, are two

further expected outcomes of STX.


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ENGLISH 10 Selections New Media 10 (2 credits) Whether we are scrolling through Tumblr, tweeting, engaged in a film, reading a comic book or listening to our favourite music, text is everywhere; we live in a world shaped by the influences of media. This course is designed to engage with media in its various forms of communication and exchanging of ideas. “The medium is the message.” Are you an active listener in the dialogue or a passive consumer? Take this course and discover how new media wants you to perceive the message! Creative Writing 10 (2 credits)

Astronauts train for years to blast into space, swim in zero gravity, breathe in the sight of our singular blue planet as the jewel it is. In Messages from Space, Creative Writing

10, you can be an astronaut from day one when you will begin to explore your experiences and create lives, spaces ready to be imagined, and continents and oceans of

experience. You will have the opportunity to write in a variety of genres and voices. Above all, you will write to be understood. “A writer… is someone who pays attention to

the world." Susan Sontag Writer’s Tool-Kit (Composition 10) (2 credits) Is it okay to crack jokes at a funeral? Want to write more persuasively? Matching the topic with the best type of composition is like having the right tool for the job. Skilled communicators can decide what will reach their audience most effectively. Whether writing narrative, descriptive, or opinion pieces, students in Composition 10 will develop their craft in a supportive community of writers. Resiliency and Identity (First Peoples Literary Studies)

(2 credits) What does it mean to be resilient? How do people overcome great challenges such as racism and social injustice? Through the study of the novel Indian Horse, we will analyze how characters cope with adversity. We will also delve more deeply into stories and poetry to explore resiliency and identity. Engaging with literature leads us to reflect on our own lives and find new perspectives. In this course, we will use First Peoples’ texts to gain insight.

Spoken Word Poetry 10 (Spoken Language) (2 credits) Spoken word poetry is the revolutionary spirit of performance poetry. Spoken word poetry is simply words that are meant to be spoken, and this form of poetry deals with issues that will challenge your mind and shake your soul to its very foundations. Spoken word poetry places a dual emphasis on the written word and oral performance, encouraging writers to focus on content and expression. The course will introduce students to both the spoken word genre and the powerful process of writing spoken word poetry, helping students discover and refine their own original poetic voice. Dystopian Literature 10 (Literary Studies 10) (2 credits) Dystopian literature is often characterized by despair and cruelty, but what draws us to this genre is its honest questioning of our world. Instead of shying away from society’s problems, dystopian literature forces readers to examine collective beliefs and values. Set in the dark, not-so-distant future, dystopian literature can also serve as a warning of possible futures, pushing us to act to avoid such realities from coming to pass. In this course, students will experience a variety of dystopian texts and engage in thinking, speaking, and writing critically about this important literary genre.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Students are required to select two modules of English 10 in order to earn the required total of four credits. Please Note: For students in Grade 11 and 12 in 2018-2019, English is not modules-based.

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ENGLISH 11

Recommended Prerequisite: English 10

English 11 incorporates the four strands of study and communication: Composition, Creative Writing, Spoken

Language, and New Media. In this class, you will read, represent, speak, view, listen, and write. You will explore different forms of literature and present your understanding

in a variety of ways. Your English teacher’s hope will be that you leave class with stronger skills and a greater understanding of humanity and the authors who write about

them.

ENGLISH 12


English 12 continues to build on the skills of previous

years. Like English 11, it incorporates the four strands of study and communication: Composition, Creative Writing, Spoken Language, and New Media. In this class, you will

read, represent, speak, view, listen, and write. You will explore different forms of literature and present your understanding in a variety of ways. Your English teacher’s

hope will be that you leave class with stronger skills and a greater understanding of humanity and the authors who write about them.

There is a mandatory Provincial Exam in this class worth 40% of the final grade.

COMMUNICATIONS 12 Recommended Prerequisite: English 11 or

Communications 11 Communications 12 will further develop writing skills

required in day-to-day living. Students will be expected to

make judgements, to analyse critically, and to be able to

form and support an opinion. The content continues to

emphasize the ability to apply previously-learned

knowledge and to improve reading skills. Emphasis is

placed on in-class work.

There is a mandatory provincial examination is this

course worth 40% of the final grade.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is the last year that Communications 12 will be

offered.

CREATIVE WRITING 12 (4 credits)


To create worlds, to recreate worlds, to put into words worlds imagined, shaped by your mind, this is where our Creative Writing course will begin. It will begin with writing individuals and become a community of writers. It will begin by exploring subject, style, genre, characterization, by exploring pace. In the end you will publish your own work at the Aldergrove Community Secondary Publishing House, Room 105. “The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Start Here.

THOSE WISE, OLD, DEAD, POETS (English Literature 12)

Recommended Prerequisite: English 11 or English 12

Yes, they are old, and they are dead, but they have a thing or two going on. It seems that they may not have anything to do with us, with our cell phones, speeding vehicles, and virtual reality, but they do! Get to know them, hear and recognize their enduring truths, find your-here-and-now-self, in their words. As an added bonus, these guys are studied in universities all over the world. You’ll have a bit of an advantage. “[A]ll experience is an arch where through/Gleams that untraveled world” Tennyson, Ulysses.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

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VISUAL ARTS

ART STUDIO 10

Recommended Prerequisite: Visual Arts 9

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” (Mary Lou Cook)

Continue to develop skills and gain perspectives in the visual arts through Art Studio 10. Students will have an opportunity to experiment, practice, and become more competent in a variety of drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture/ceramics media and techniques throughout the course. The Elements of Art and Principles of Design, Aboriginal worldviews, and historical and cultural influences will be the foundation of sketchbook assignments and major projects that will be completed throughout the semester. Please note: Students will be required to purchase a sketchbook for this course.

ART FOUNDATIONS 11

Recommended Prerequisite: Visual Arts 9 or Art Studio 10 “Without art, the view of the world would be incomplete” (Conrad Fiedler) During this course students will further develop skills, perspectives and an understanding of visual arts through a variety of sketchbook assignments and projects. Drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture/ceramics will continue to be explored. Through perseverance, resilience and reflection, students will create art that is meaningful and reflects the artist’s relationship with self, identity, culture, and historical contexts. Please note: Students will be required to purchase a sketchbook for this course. ART FOUNDATIONS 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Visual Arts 11

“Art is an international language, understood by all.” (Igor Babailov) Art Studio 12 is an excellent choice for all students who have an interest in the visual arts – from doodlers and hobby artists to those who are interested in pursuing post-secondary art programs and require a portfolio of work for the application process. Throughout this course, students will use and combine a wide variety of materials, technologies, and processes for the purpose of artistic expression, while further refining their skills and understandings of the visual arts through perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. Please note: Students will be required to purchase a sketchbook for this course.

CERAMICS 11

Recommended Prerequisite: Visual Arts 9 ,10 or Art Foundations 11 “Sculpture is like drawing in the air. Filling in space. Finding space.” Denis Hopking

Carve, form, bend, shape, mold, and manipulate a wide variety of medium (including clay) to create three-dimensional works of art that have the potential to communicate personal, social, cultural, environmental, and historical connections with the world. Drawing will continue to be an integral part of Ceramics 11 for purposes of note taking, brainstorming, thumbnail sketches, and preliminary drawings. Please note: Students will be required to purchase a sketchbook for this course.

CERAMICS 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Visual Art 10, Ceramics 11, or Art Foundations 11

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” Michelangelo

Using a variety of medium (including clay), and techniques, students will continue to create three-dimensional works of art that can communicate personal, social, cultural, environmental, and historical connections with the world. Drawing will continue to be an integral part of Ceramics 12 for purposes of note taking, brainstorming, thumbnail sketch-es, and preliminary drawings. Please note: Students will be required to purchase a sketch-book for this course. PHOTOGRAPHY 10 and PHOTOGRAPHY 11

Photography 10 and 11 provides students with a basic understanding of black and white film processing and dark-room printing. Students will be introduced to picture building concepts and elements of design. Potential for self-expression and personal reflection will also be explored with students developing their own style in photography. This course recognizes that photography involves both practical and conceptual skills. Cameras and photographic equipment are supplied. Students who can provide their

own camera are encouraged to do so.

PHOTOGRAPHY 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Photography 11

Photography 12 is designed to meet the needs of students who have completed Photography 11 and who are interested in learning more advanced photographic techniques. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their own photographic style, and will take on a leadership role in the darkroom. Cameras and photographic equipment are supplied. Students who can provide their own camera are encouraged to do so.

FINE ARTS (Arts Education)


MUSIC

Note: Research has shown that students involved in Music and other Fine Arts programs tend to do better in their overall study program than students who are not involved in these activities. Some courses are available outside the school day in order to provide opportunities for students with full course schedules to take them as extra courses!

CONCERT BAND 10 Recommended Prerequisite: Band 9

This course is open to all students enrolled in grades 10, 11 and 12 with at least three years of band experience. The course is sequential, so students can take three years of Senior Concert Band for credit. Students gain knowledge of music through study and performance. The Senior Concert Band also participates in an annual music tour and in many concerts and festivals.

CONCERT BAND 11 or 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Band 10

This course is open to all students enrolled in grades 10, 11 and 12 with at least three years of band experience. The course is sequential, so students can take two years of Senior Concert Band for credit. Students gain knowledge of music through study and performance. The Senior Concert Band also participates in an annual music tour and in many concerts and festivals.

Students wishing to enroll in the following after-school music courses, must indicate their decision on their Course Selection form.

CONCERT CHOIR 10, 11 or 12

Concert Choir is made up of students from grades 9 to 12. Beginning choir students will learn to read music, use their voices correctly and appreciate good music in any style. They can expect to sing in many musical styles, including pop, folk, classical, plainsong, gospel and madrigal. Intermediate choir students will build on their previous skills by developing their solo capabilities, demonstrating leadership and preparing music on their own. Since this is a performance-oriented class, choir students will participate in 2 or 3 concerts or festivals per term. Credit will be granted for the appropriate grade level course.

ACSS JAZZ PROGRAM

The Jazz Program at Aldergrove Community Secondary School is both vocal and instrumental. The four courses offered require three hours of rehearsal each week, a variety of performances during the year and entry into competitive festivals. Students in grades 9 to 12 will receive credit at their grade level for each jazz course they successfully complete.

JAZZ CHOIR 10—12 Recommended Prerequisite: Jazz Choir 9 or Choir 9; Choir or Concert Band concurrently

This group is a balanced male/female vocal ensemble that will sing advanced jazz literature. The students will develop musicality, leadership, individual style and a thorough understanding of jazz genre. Jazz performance is demanding; only those students who are enrolled in Concert Choir or Concert Band will have the musical mastery necessary to do justice to the jazz style. Senior Jazz Choir will perform locally and outside the province in 2 or 3 concerts or festivals per term. This is a feature group in the Music Department, and as such requires considerable commitment from its members. Credit will be granted for the appropriate grade level course.

JAZZ BAND 10-12 (JZBND10), (JZBND11), (JZBND12)Recommended Prerequisite: Concert Band concurrently

This course will include the top instrumentalists in the school and students will be chosen by audition. The group will rehearse and perform Jazz Band literature in concert and festival situations in Aldergrove and the lower mainland. This group will require a considerable commitment from all members.


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THEATRE

DRAMA10 Recommended Prerequisite: Theatre 9 and/or some previous experience are desirable

Drama 10 is a transitional course, moving from the “dramatic modes” of Performing Arts 8 and Theatre 9, to the “performance mode” focusing on intermediate acting skills. Students are given the opportunity to begin the creative exploration necessary to understand and practice characterization, physicalization and vocalization. Students will be provided with a more mature perspective of theatrical styles and aesthetics, while learning costuming, make-up, and set design. There will be a wide variety of material covered focusing on semi and full scripted dialogue centered scenes.

ACTING 11 Recommended Prerequisite: Theatre 9 or Theatre 10

Acting 11 is designed to develop a more formalized approach to theatrical and performing arts skills. A variety of script-oriented assignments mixed with improvised self-expression are explored in order to provide the students with the understanding and confidence for internalized character development assignments and will include a variety of material and elements focusing on different periods, styles and genres of theatre history and performance.

ACTING 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Acting 11

Acting 12 is an advanced course in theatre study and acting tech-nique that builds on the foundations set in Acting 11. Assignments will include a variety of material and elements focusing on different periods, styles and genres of theatre history and performance. Numerous group scenes and activities will require a definite mature commitment and approach to others in the class.

THEATRE PRODUCTION 11 Prerequisite: Must have taken at least two previous Theatre courses

Theatre Production 11 is designed to allow students keen on exploring the technical sides of theatre and the performing arts an opportunity to develop design, construction, lighting and stage managing skills. Students should be prepared to be involved in ALL school

productions; as well as being exposed to numerous elements of the historical sides of theatre production as a valuable learning perspective. Student evaluation is carried out daily, depending on the students’ positive class participation and creative technical growth. There are some written assignments and assessments. Enrolled student will receive credit for the appropriate grade level.

THEATRE PRODUCTION 12 Prerequisite: Must have taken at least two previous theatre courses

Theatre Production 12 is an advanced course in stage design, lighting, sound, production and management.

DIRECTING & SCRIPTWRITING 11/12

Prerequisite: Must have taken at least two previous theatre courses and is available with teacher’s permission

The Directing and Scriptwriting 12 course is designed to facilitate student’s self-exploration and growth via the mediums of scriptwriting and practical stage direction. This course becomes a base for students to blend leadership, detailed planning and

creativity on the stage. The emphasis of the course is the student’s personal development through the successful exposure and

participation in a variety of practical listening, speaking, reading, directing and writing activities. All students will write and develop a one-act play, and will have opportunities to work with younger

students actors.

MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Drama 9 recommended On Broadway, a “triple threat” is any performer who excels in all three theatrical disciplines: acting, singing, and dance! NO, you do not need to be a ‘triple threat’ to be in Musical Theatre; it is a form of theatre that has something for every-one! In this course students will develop an appreciation and understanding of what’s involved in making a great Musical Theatre production. This course is open to any grade 10-12 student who is willing to commit to all rehearsal in and out of school time. Students who enroll will receive credit for the appropriate grade level.

Please Note: This is a linear course that runs after school.


YEARBOOK Note: As part of the course requirement for Yearbook 11 and 12, students are expected to meet tight deadlines, and extra-curricular hours may be necessary. Student attendance and the meeting of deadlines are an important factor in passing the course.

YEARBOOK 11

This is a course that focuses on the skills of desktop publishing, computer layout and design and photojournalism. Students will work collaboratively with the teacher and editors. This course is designed to give students an opportunity for practical application of a variety of skills involved in the actual production of the school’s yearbook. Unlike other courses this course requires the completion of an actual product that is intended to best represent a year in the life of the school. This is a valuable course for anyone considering a career in desktop publishing or graphic design as students will learn to use professional programs such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.

YEARBOOK 12

This is a course open to students who have previous experience with desktop publishing, computer layout and design and photojournalism. Students enrolled in this course will take on a leadership role and serve as the editors for the school’s yearbook. Students will work directly with the teacher and publisher, gaining valuable skills involved in the actual production of the school’s yearbook. They will also be involved in the business aspect of the yearbook, including budgeting and marketing. Unlike other courses this course requires the completion of an actual product that is intended to best represent a year in the life of the school. This as a valuable course for anyone considering a career in desktop publishing or graphic design as students will learn to use professional programs such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.


ADST-FOODS STUDIES 10

In ADST Foods Studies 10, students will have the chance to be creative and collaborate with others in the kitchen. This course gives students a wide range of experiences in basic food preparation, as well as stressing the importance of nutrition, meal planning, and storage. Students will be able to plan and create simple meals, express their creativity through food presentation, and alter recipes with specific groceries provided.

FOODS & NUTRITION 11 Recommended: Foods & Nutrition 9 or 10

This course focuses on planning and preparing nutritious food for individuals, groups, and families. It is an opportunity for students to expand their culinary talents as they explore a variety of ethnic cuisines, gourmet foods, and healthy eating. Students will develop skills in planning healthy, attractive meals, and increase their knowledge of nutritional, social and economic factors that affect food selection and preparation.

FOODS & NUTRITION 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition 11

This course is for food enthusiasts who are eager to improve their food preparation skills and who are willing to accept a challenge in the kitchen. The emphasis of this course is on complete meals with a focus on ethnic foods. Students must be prepared to work independently to choose recipes and plan meals.

FRENCH 10

Recommended Prerequisite: French 9

Continue your journey in French acquisition in order to have a competitive advantage in acceptance to the University of the Fraser Valley as well as possible exciting career options such as a Tour Guide or a Receptionist at a vacation resort in a foreign country. In addition to being able to confidently express yourself in authentic situations, level two French will give you the ability to share past personal experiences and explore intriguing urban legends. Moreover, you will begin to refine your French with the end year goal of creating your own urban legend that relates to your family ancestry.

ADST-TEXTILES 10-12

This is an excellent course for those considering a career in the fashion industry or theatre. The course is divided into 3 levels that allows students at any skill level to develop and extend skills and techniques in the construction of textile products. Emphasis will be on skill development, principles of design and textile functionality, and social, economic, and cultural influences on fashion. FAMILY STUDIES 11/12 This is an excellent course for those considering a career in social work, counselling, psychology, teaching and Architectural & Interior Design. The course has both theoretical and hands-on components. The theoretical component examines the definition of family, positive interpersonal and family relations, committed relationships and commitment customs, family planning, child development and positive parenting. The hands on component examines housing options to meet the changing needs of families, which include learnings about architectural and interior design methods and materials, and applying the elements and principals of design to your own personal design interests.

FRENCH 11


French is required for entrance into Simon Fraser University & the University of British Columbia. Congratulations on making it this far in your French acquisition journey. Level 3 French will result in a competitive advantage for entrance into the University of the Fraser Valley as well as open doors to exciting job opportunities like a French Teacher or a Translator. Immerse yourself into Francophone culture this year by reading a variety of online Francophone blogs and identifying biases in French movies, stories and propaganda. Moreover, you will be given the opportunity to respond personally to a variety of French news articles, cartoons and poems with the end goal of writing a letter to convince or inform a person about an ongoing controversy.

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SECOND LANGUAGES

Students interested in applying to UBC or SFU directly from high school are required to have a Second Language 11. Post-secondary institutions that do not require a Second Language 11 for admission, may require students to complete Second Language courses within an Arts Degree. Please consult the requirements for individual post-secondary institutions.

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Congratulations thus far and be proud to identify yourself as a person who can speak French. This course is designed for students who would like to complete their high school experience in French acquisition in order to competently express themselves in another language. If interested in University level academics, Level 4 French will adequately prepare you for French studies. This course is based on analyzing grammatical structures and increasing your vocabulary of the French language in order react orally and in writing to variety of different French movies, stories and articles. Moreover, avenues such as travel and exchange programs will be explored in order to continue your learning of the French language. MANDARIN 10 INTRODUCTORY Prerequisite: None

Who can take this course: This is a beginner Mandarin course and therefore only open to Gr. 10, 11 and 12 students with no prior knowledge of Mandarin will be accepted.

Do you plan to travel or study in China in the future? Do you have an interest in learning more about Chinese culture, movies, music, and or always wanted To try to learn a new language?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions then this course is just for you. One of the most richest and rewarding experiences in life is learning a new language. Mandarin is one for the world’s oldest languages and it’s early writing system is the foundation of other Asian languages like Korean and Japanese. Learning a new language will open up a whole new world of knowledge and opportunities.

What we will do in this course: -learn the Mandarin phonetic alphabet, -learn how to write Chinese characters, -learn basic communication words and phrases, -learn about Chinese culture and traditions, -watch Chinese movies and listen to Chinese music.

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What you will need: A smart phone, tablet, and or laptop is a requirement for this course as most of what we will be doing will incorporate technology. If you do not have a smart phone, tablet, and/or laptop, there will be a few available in class. Evaluation If you are worried about being successful in Mandarin 10 worry no more. This course will be both fun and interesting. The only thing you need to do is show up and work hard. Learning a new language is not easy and requires time and effort but the focus will be to inspire and maintain an interest in Chinese language and culture. Tests, projects, presentations, multimedia projects, and participation in class activities will all count towards your final mark for this course. MANDARIN 11 Recommended prerequisite: Mandarin 10 and/or equivalent Who can take this course: This course is designed to build off the foundational knowledge acquired in Mandarin 10. However, many of the same foundational skills will be repeated throughout, to further solidify prior knowledge and enhance language acquisition. Therefore, students who have completed Mandarin 10, and students with limited knowledge of Mandarin, will be accepted. What we will do in this course: -increase knowledge base of Chinese characters, -increase ability to communicate in specific situations and complete tasks in Mandarin, -view Chinese media like websites and newspaper to improve both language and cultural understanding, -learn about Chinese history in Canada, in particular British Columbia, -complete several multi-media projects that demonstrate student’s language development and cultural understanding, -host several Chinese cultural events at ACSS to promote understanding of Chinese culture. What you will need: A smart phone, tablet, and or laptop is a requirement for this course as most of what we will be doing will incorporate technology. If you do not have a smart phone, tablet, and/or laptop, there will be a few available in class.

Evaluation Like Mandarin 10, this course will both be fun and interesting. Learning a language requires a lot of effort but it does not mean it has to be boring. Tests, projects, presentations, multimedia projects, and participation in class activities will all count towards your final mark for this course. However, the focus of this course is to inspire and maintain an interest in Chinese language and culture.


WORKPLACE MATH 10 Recommended Prerequisite: Math 9 or the recommendation of the Math teacher

This course will extend the ideas of Math 9 and includes math required for everyday living and the workplace. This pathway is specifically designed to provide students with the mathematical understanding, rigour and critical-thinking skills that have been identified for entry into the majority of trades at post-secondary and for direct entry into the work force. This course of study is not intended for post-degree programs such as Economics, Geography, Psychology Arts, Humanities or Calculus. Wages, personal banking, consumer decisions, measurement, geometry, statistics and probability, as well as hands-on-training on spread-sheets are included in the course. Students who attend regularly and give a reasonable effort are generally successful in this course. FOUNDATIONS & PRE-CALCULUS MATH 10 Recommended Prerequisite: Math 9

This course is a prerequisite for Foundations of Mathematics 11 and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 11. This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understanding and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies. If you are unsure whether you want to go to college or university to study a degree or take and apprentice program, you should enroll in both Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10 and Foundations of Mathematics 10. This will ensure that you leave your options open for either area. APPRENTICESHIP & WORKPLACE MATH 11 Recommended Prerequisite: Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 or Foundations of Math 10

This course builds upon the skills learned in AWM10 to enhance critical-thinking skills for entry into the majority of trades at technical/trades institutions and colleges. As in AWM10, AWM11 is not intended for Arts or Science degree programs, and colleges and universities. Topics of study include: measurement, geometry, numbers, algebra and statistics. FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 11 Recommended Prerequisite: Foundations of Math 10

This pathway is designed for students who intend to continue with post-secondary studies that DO NOT require the study of calculus. Topics include: Logic and Reasoning—Inductive and Deductive, Trigonometry—Primary Trig Functions, Cosine and Sine Laws, Statistics, Systems of Linear Inequalities, Quadratic Functions and Proportional Reasoning. Some teachers will incorporate the use of computer based lessons, assignments and use of various apps. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of outcomes through a variety of tech-based options such as Smart phones, IPads and laptops. Problem and project focus will be encouraged.

PRE-CALCULUS MATH 11 Recommended Prerequisite: Foundations of Math 10 with a minimum of 65%

The Pre-Calculus 11 course is designed for those students who plan to take calculus and continue post-secondary studies in math and / or science. Individuals interested in becoming a nurse, engineer, electrician, etc. should enroll in Pre-Calculus 11. A minimum standing of 67% in Math 10 Foundations is required for admission into the Pre-Calculus 11 course. Students taking Pre-Calculus 11 should expect a rigorous study of algebra and numbers, trigonometry, relations and functions, and geometry. Students will enhance their understanding of algebraic expressions, graphing relations and functions and deductive reasoning. There is also an increased emphasis on problem solving within each unit. NOTE: A graphing calculator (TI83 Plus) is required for this course. Students are also encouraged to enroll in Math 11 Foundations as a preliminary course to facilitate numerical aptitude.

APPRENTICESHIP & WORKPLACE MATH 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11

This is the third of a three-part course (Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10/11/12). Topics include: Measurement (demonstrating an understanding of the limitations of measurement instruments, Geometry (problems involving the sine and cosine law, problems that involve regular polygons, transformations on 2-D shapes and 3-D objects), Numbers (puzzles and games that involve logical reasoning, problems that involve the acquisition of a vehicle, and small business viability analysis), Algebra (demonstrating an understanding of linear relations), Statistics (problems that involved measure of central tendency and percentiles) and Probability (problems that involve interpretation and analysis of probability). FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Foundations of Math 11

Students who have completed Foundations of Math 11 can continue in the Foundations stream, giving them their math requirement for some university programs. Topics include: Finance, Logic and Reasoning—Set Theory and Logic; Counting Methods; Probability, Polynomial Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Periodic (Sinusoidal) Functions. Some teachers will incorporate the use of computer based lessons, assignments and use of various apps. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of outcomes through a variety of tech-based options such as Smart phones, IPads and lap-tops. Problem and project focus will be encouraged. Note: FOM 12 or Pre-calculus 11 is required for general admission to UBC (Vancouver).

PRE-CALCULUS MATH 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Math 11

This is the second of a two-part course (Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12). Topics include: Trigonometry (angles in standard position in degrees and radians, the unit circle, problems using the six trigonometric ratios, graphing and analyzing trigonometric functions to solve problems, solving algebraically and graphically first and second degree trigonometric equations, and proving trigonometric identities), Relations and Functions (operations on and compositions of functions, horizontal and vertical translations of functions, horizontal and vertical stretches of functions, reflections on the graphs of functions and their equations, inverses of relations, exponential and logarithmic functions, radical functions, and rational functions), and Permutations, Combinations, and Binomial Theorem (fundamental counting prin-ciple, permutations of n elements taken r at a time, combinations of n different elements taken r at a time, and expending powers of a bino-mial including using the binomial theorem).

AP CALCULUS 12 Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Math 11 with a high “A”, excellent work habits and special permission from the instructor. Co-requisite: Pre-Calculus 12 in Semester 1.

This is a DIFFICULT academic mathematics course that is intended to a) prepare students for first year college or university mathematics, or b) give advanced university credit for first year college or university mathematics. Topics include differentiation, integration and analytical geometry.

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PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 10 GIRLS

Indoors: Sport such as basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, aerobics, badminton, minor games, dance, fitness development and testing, weight training, and fitness training. Outdoors : Activities such as long distance running, soccer, track and field, softball, rugby, and minor games. Health: In addition to physical fitness, PHE students will learn about healthy and active living, promoting positive mental health and well being and developing respectful and long lasting relationships with family, friends and community members. PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 10 BOYS

Indoors: Sport such as basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, aerobics, badminton, minor games, dance, fitness development and testing, weight training, and fitness training. Outdoors : Activities such as long distance running, soccer, track and field, softball, rugby, and minor games. Health: In addition to physical fitness, PHE students will learn about healthy and active living, promoting positive mental health and well being and developing respectful and long lasting relationships with family, friends and community members. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11 or 12 Recommended Prerequisite: PHE 10 or PE 11

P.E.11 and 12 emphasize preparing students for an active lifestyle after they leave school. Leadership skills and lifetime or carry-over activities are the major focus. These are recreational activities that are available in the community that students can choose to participate in later on in life. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities which may include: curling, basketball, fitness activities, lawn bowling, skiing, weight training, ultimate disc sports, flag football, badminton, softball, bowling, kayaking, handball, volleyball, squash, soccer, golf, skating, and tennis. Volunteer hours are required and are to be done by working with other people in such roles as coaching, tutoring or working as mentors with younger students.

FIT FOR LIFE 11/12 GIRLS Recommended Prerequisite: PHE 10

This course introduces girls to the concepts of fitness and dimensions of wellness and offers the opportunity for all to be moderately physically active each class. Students will learn and apply useful strategies for developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, in a fun and effective way. Student-selected activities will be facilitated to enhance a more positive attitude towards being physically active. Students will also experience various activities offered in the community by participating in monthly field trips. The goal of this course is for students to develop a personal life long plan for a balanced and healthy lifestyle including nutrition, exercise, rest, and work.

Please Note: This course counts as a PE 11 or 12 credit.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 10/11/12 GIRLS

This course focuses on the principles and practices of resistance training and fitness conditioning. While other forms of exercise will be incorporated, the main focus will be on the practice of weight training, as it pertains to female anatomy and physiology. This class aims to show the benefits of weight training as an important tool for:

life-long health and wellness everyday functional strength enhancement of athletic performance maintenance of bone density enhancement of cardiovascular capacity improvement of body composition

In addition to weight training, students will be introduced to basic anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and goal setting in a safe, supportive environment. This class is for female students only. NOTE: This is an elective course, NOT a PHE 10 credit. Students are still required to take PHE 10.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 10/11/12 CO-ED This course introduces the practice of resistance training and fitness conditioning as part of a long range healthy lifestyle. Though the focus will mainly be on the practice of weight training, students will also be introduced to basic anatomy and physiology, nutrition, circuit training, cardiovascular exercise, and other concepts. Students will be required to set goals and track their progress towards achieving them. This class is co-ed. NOTE: This is an elective course, NOT a PHE 10 credit. Students are still required to take PHE 10.

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

RECREATION LEADERSHIP 9,10,11 or 12

This course will allow students to learn critical leadership skills, while providing service to the school and community

through athletics and recreation opportunities. The course is a combination of leadership theory, personal growth, and

practical application. Students will be required to plan, organize, and execute numerous events. These could include

games, tournaments, intramural competitions, clinics, jamborees, and fundraisers. Students are expected to commit to a

significant amount of volunteer time both at school and in the community. Students will also have the opportunity to

explore possible career options in the area of athletics. The class will meet before school one morning a week and the

required volunteer hours will be during lunch, after school, and on some weekends.


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HOCKEY ACADEMY 9, 10, 11 or 12 The Aldergrove Hockey Academy has been offered at ACSS since 2001. This past year we were very excited to have Betty Gilbert join us as part of the Exploration Program. This co-ed program focuses entirely on the development of hockey skills and is open to all students of any skill level. Specialized instruction is offered for players and goalies on and off the ice. We have had many graduates move from House to Rep Hockey and from Rep Hockey the WHL. As long as your goal is to improve your skill at whatever level you are at, this is the program for you!

Approximately 35-40 ice times are offered during the first semester. The ice time and high level specialized instruction can be paid for in instalments with postdated cheques or in a lump sum. Presently, the cost of the course is approximately $550 per student, but this may be adjusted slightly up or down, depending on enrollment.

PHE HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM SPORTS 9,10, 11 & 12

This course is designed for students who enjoy high energy, competitive activities and sports and want to increase their fitness level. Most students who take this course are involved in sports either within the community or inside the school and strive to get better in their sport.

This class will place emphasis on a variety of sports and activities as well as strength training, speed, agility and quickness (SAQs), cardio and core strength.

This course is for students that are willing to work hard and have fun.

Based on the number of student applications, we hope to

offer both boys and girls HPTS classes.

NOTE: You are an “A” PHE student and must be referred by a previous PHE teacher and complete the High Performance Team Sports Application form.

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SCIENCE 10 Recommended Prerequisite: Science 9

Science 10 provides students with learning opportunities centered around four big ideas: 1) Genes are the foundation for all living things, 2) Chemical processes re-quire energy change as atoms are rearranged, 3) Energy is conserved and its transformation can affect living things and the environment, and 4) The formation of the universe can be explained by the big bang theory. Students will also be provided with the chance to experience science in many ways, including: Questioning and predicting while demonstrating sustained curiosity, formulating multiple hypotheses,

and predicting many outcomes. Planning and conducting experiments and investigations both collaboratively and individually,

while being aware of any and all existing safety and ethical issues.

Processing and critically analyzing data and information gathered both locally and globally while

recognizing any patterns, trends, connections, and/or relationships between variables along with identifying

inconsistencies. Evaluating their own and others’ experimental methods

and conditions, the validity and limitations of models and analogies used in the scientific community, and constructing multiple approaches to solve problems.

Applying and innovating their learning to new situations while contributing to finding solutions to

problems at a local and/or global level through inquiry. Communicating scientific ideas, claims, information,

and a course of action, for a specific purpose, and constructing evidence-based arguments using

appropriate scientific language, conventions, and rep-resentations.

At least three hours of study and written homework per week are required for success. Regular attendance and a high work ethic are essential for success in all Science courses.

BIOLOGY 11 - LIFE SCIENCES Recommended Prerequisite: Above 66% recommended from Math 10 and Science 10

Course Material: This course covers the biological life sciences. Students study the characteristics of living things, the process of evolution over time and taxonomy. The bulk of the course will be spent looking at the unifying characteristics across different taxonomic groups such as sponges, worms, mollusks, arthropods, amphibians, fish and birds.

Assignments: Students will receive a variety of instruction and tasks including required hands-on dissections and research projects. The majority of student marks will be based on major projects and tests. Biology is “Technology Friendly.” Students are encouraged to bring phones, tablets or computers for responsible use in the classroom.

Work Habits: Strong reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and study habits are necessary. Students are expected to attend regularly and review tasks daily. Work is to be completed on time and poor quality work will not be accepted. BIOLOGY 12 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Recommended Prerequisite: Above 73% recommended from Biology 11 Course Material: This course covers human anatomy and physiology. Students study cell structure, chemistry of the cells and body systems. The bulk of this course will be spent looking at how different aspects of cell biology like enzymes and cell transport affect different body systems such as circulation, digestion and respiration. This course is designed to be a prepare students for post-secondary Science. Students who plan on continuing with the Sciences, have a strong interest in human anatomy and physiology and are intrinsically motivated are encouraged to take this course. Assignments: Students will receive a variety of instruction and tasks including required hands-on dissections and research projects. The majority of student marks will be based on major projects and tests. Biology is “Technology Friendly.” Students are encouraged to bring phones, tablets or computers for responsible use in the classroom. Work Habits: Strong reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and study habits are necessary. Students are expected to attend regularly and review tasks daily. Work is to be completed on time and poor quality work will not be accepted.

PHYSICS 11 Recommended Prerequisite: Above 66% recommended from Math 10 and Science 10

Students are introduced to a variety of physics laws and principles covering such topics as distance, speed, time, acceleration, energy and momentum, forces, power, gravitation, wave theory, and relativity. If time permits, a few other topics will be added. Extensive lab work will be required from students that help solidify their understanding in physics concepts. Notes for this course can be downloaded from a web page if a students wished to do the course on their tablet. Students will also be expected to use OneDrive cloud storage provided by the district for free.

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PHYSICS 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Above 73% recommended from Physics 11

This course is an extension of concepts learned in Physics 11. Besides higher levels of study in kinematics of motion and force dynamics, students will be introduced to new topics such as Equilibrium, Circular Motion, Electric Charge Theory, Electricity and Magnetism. This course is considered a difficult course, requiring excellent problem solving skills and homework will be assigned daily. Students will prepare for tests by practicing over 2000 old provincial exam questions. Some lab work will be involved. Notes for this course can be downloaded from a web page if a students wished to do the course on their tablet. Students will also be expected to use OneDrive cloud storage provided by the district for free.

CHEMISTRY 11 Recommended Prerequisite: Above 66% recommended from Math 10 and Science 10

Chemistry 12 is an academic course that requires students to analyze qualitative and quantitative changes to Chemical Systems. Students will investigate through problem solving in lab experiments, daily questions, and online extension activities. The course is divided into 5 Units (Reaction Rates, Equilibrium, Solubility, Acids/Bases, Electrochemistry). Students will be assessed through daily assignments, quizzes, labs, and tests.

CHEMISTRY 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Above 73% recommended from Chemistry 11

Chemistry 12 is an academic course that requires students to analyze qualitative and quantitative changes to Chemical Systems. Students will investigate through problem solving in lab experiments, daily questions, and online extension activities. The course is divided into 5 Units (Reaction Rates, Equilibrium, Solubility, Acids/Bases,

Electrochemistry). Students will be assessed through daily assignments, quizzes, labs, and tests.

SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES -Science for Citizens 11/12

Recommended Prerequisite: Science 10

We live in a constantly changing world where science, technology and society interact. Through exploration of various topics, students will develop skills for analyzing these interactions in order to become citizens capable of evaluating information and making well-informed decisions. How is technology used to solve crimes? What are possible alternatives to animal testing? Why are computers necessary in today’s world? Can we cope with toxic waste? How is transportation impacting our environment? What are alternative energy sources and how feasible are they? Although many of these questions do not have simple solutions, throughout the course students will gain knowledge, skills and develop attitudes that can impact their future as decision-makers. This course fulfills the Science 11 requirement for graduation, but does not qualify as a science prerequisite for most university programs. This is a hands on, participation and project based course. Regular attendance and timely assignment completion is required for success.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 11 - FORENSICS Recommended Prerequisite: Mathematics 10 Foundations and Pre-Calculus and Science 10. CSI Fans… This is the course for you! Students in this course will learn about various types of forensic sciences, as well as participate in crime scenes! You will analyze DNA, blood types, blood spatters, fingerprinting, drug and alcohol toxicology, bullet and firearm matching, identification of non-biological substances, victim analysis, entomology (study of insects and worms/maggots in a decaying body), and skeletal remains (exhumation).

This is a fun, hands-on approach to learning science.

Field trips to mock crime scenes and crime labs in Vancouver may also be included.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES 10 Recommended Prerequisite: Social Studies 9

What is the Canadian Identity? This course looks at the history of Canada in the Twentieth century, exploring and analyzing world events from the great depression, WW2, the cold war, and the United Nations. We also investigate the development of multiculturalism and human rights in Canada, defining who we are and what we want Canada to be. In addition, students study the global village, looking at major geographic and environmental concerns, the impact of population growth, and the differences and dependencies between the developed and the developing nations. Students also look at the political aspect of citizenship by studying Canadian government through an interactive simulation. Current events, focused on local, national and international news, is integrated throughout the course.

20TH CENTURY WORLD HISTORY 12

Prerequisite: Social Studies 10

The Twentieth Century was an era of turbulence and change, a time period that witnessed 2 world wars, the rise and fall of dictators, unspeakable atrocities, and the emergence of universal human rights. In this course we will debate the inevitability of WW1, recreate the treaty of Versailles, analyze the rise of totalitarian leaders such as Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini, and study in depth the details and implications of the Second World War. This course covers the vastly engaging topics of the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the beginnings of the war on terror, and the development of the United Nations. We will use debates, simulations, discussions, and inquiry projects to better understand the intricate past that has resulted in the world we live in today.

ECONOMICS 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Social Studies 10

Planning on earning a Business degree? Or looking for the answer to “how is social studies relevant to me”? This course will explore the connections between economic theory and practice in the world markets by growing a deep understanding of past trends, lessons and future predictions. Is capitalism the best system? How did markets develop? Why did the world face a recession in 2008? What causes the fluctuations in oil prices, and how is it influencing different economies? How does investment work? Learn to interpret financial information and use it. Besides, economics can tell you when the best time is to rob a bank.

Please Note: For students on the 2018 Grad Program, EC 12 counts as a SS 11 credit. For students on the 2004 Grad Program, EC 12 counts as an elective.

GENOCIDE STUDIES 12 Prerequisite: Social Studies 10

Over 800,000 people were killed by machete in only 100 days in 1994-- for the most part, the world sat back and watched. What is genocide, and how does it happen? From the earliest days of written history, humanity has perpetrated some of the most heinous acts against itself—from North American colonization to the Jewish Holocaust, the elimination of Armenians in Turkey to intentional famines in Ukraine, the Japanese occupation of China and Korea to Cambodian killing fields, the Rwandan ‘civil’ war to Darfur and, unfortunately, many others. Learn about regimes that have benefitted from the cultural or physical destruction of specific groups of people. What are the stages of genocide, how can we identify it, and then prevent it? What systems are in place to combat it? Finally, how do we overcome and reconcile after acts of genocide have taken place? How do we, as humans, recover from the worst of our own atrocities?

Please Note: In 2018-19, this course provides a SS 11 credit.

LAW STUDIES 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Social Studies 10

All citizens should know their legal rights and responsibilities because “ignorance of the law is no excuse." Students will first learn the purpose and historical roots of our legal system as well as their rights and freedoms set in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We will discuss criminal offences, defenses, and the different types of forensic evidence that is involved when trying to solve a criminal case. We will end with a unit on Civil Law in which we will learn about legal disputes between two people including accidental and intentional harms as well as family law disputes such as divorce and child custody. Throughout the course we will be discussing controversial issues such as the notwithstanding clause, the death penalty, tough on crime legislation, and wrongfully imprisoned individuals who were let down by our justice system. Assessments in this course vary from class discussions, collaborative projects, unit exams, a persuasive essay, chapter quizzes, and personal inquiries.

SOCIAL JUSTICE 12 Prerequisite: Social Studies 10

This is a current events focused course, organized around the theme of global injustice. We will examine immediate, pressing issues facing our world and attempt to determine the causes, impacts and possible courses of action to help facilitate a better earth. We will use current news media, class debates and discussions, personal inquiries, and guest speakers to explore human rights issues in topics such as poverty, homelessness, global conflict, terrorism, genocide, refugees, consumerism, and gender equality. Students will examine various local and international aid organizations, and learn to become a leader in global change. This course will revolve around student interest, and changes in response to world events. Through this course students will gain relevant world knowledge and will hopefully be inspired and empowered to make this world a better place.


ADST-WOODWORK 10

This course is designed for students with no previous woodworking background. Woodwork 10 builds on the skills and attitudes that students gained from previous experiences in Technology 8 or 9. Basic woodworking and safety fundamentals will be emphasized, including measurement, design, project planning, construction and finishing. The course will start with a required project and activities, working towards a gradual shift to individual emphasis on project research, prototyping and construction.

ADST-METALWORK 10

Open to all grade 10 students This metal shop course builds off of prior technology education courses. Students will work at one of two levels, depending on their prior experience. The main focus of this course is welding and fabrication skills, with completion of assigned projects that ensure skill building. Projects could include machined hammers, trivet, candleholders, gravity cars, etc. Students will learn about the different types of metals and their applications along with basic machining and welding. The goal for this course is developing a passion that can be further explored in senior metal.

ADST-POWER TECHNOLOGY 10

Open to all grade 10-12 students

This course is an introduction to basic mechanical concepts and engineering principles. Students are challenged to learn different methods of power generation with in-depth study of internal combustion engines. Students will also be given several design and engineering challenges throughout the course, encouraging thought provoking and creative solutions. Concepts will be learnt through both theoretical and practical applications with a large emphasis put on hands-on learning.

CARPENTRY & JOINERY 11 Recommended Prerequisite: ADST Woodwork 10

Carpentry 11 is a woodworking course which reviews basic safety and woodworking procedures, progressing to more advanced woodworking project designing and estimating, including basic furniture construction. The course begins with a well-designed required project, moving on to other design problems incorporating production and group work. More than half the time is allocated for self designed projects.

CARPENTRY & JOINERY 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Carpentry & Joinery 11

This is an advanced woodworking, joinery and cabinetry course. Overall, the course will include project designing, problem-solving, costing of materials, mass production, advanced joinery techniques and finishing processes. Much of the time will be spent on self-designed projects. This course is an excellent opportunity to create quality furniture and cabinetry for your own use. This course is also a good choice for those interested in a woodwork/cabinetry/interior design career or for those students applying for the Carpentry Apprenticeship Program.

CARPENTRY 12: FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION Recommended Prerequisite: Carpentry & Joinery 12

This course is designed for senior students using skills they have acquired in previous wood classes in order to explore the artistic aspect of woodworking and to examine the opportunities in creating value-added artifacts using some of the local wood species of coastal BC. Intended topics are: design, woodcarving and lathe turning, project development, “project recycle”, secondary wood manufacturing, value added production and forest resource management. This is a creative, hands-on course which requires enthusiasm and eagerness to try new things, and to learn about some of the great opportunities for value added wood projects in the future of our local BC economy.

APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGIES


SKILLS EXPLORATION 10-12

Skills Exploration (STX) is a course intended to allow students to explore industry trades training and subsequently enroll in work experience, Youth Train in Trades and/or Secondary School Apprenticeship, STX is intended to assist students in making smooth transitions to either the workplace or an appropriate post-secondary program.

METALWORK 11 & 12

Recommended Prerequisite: ADST Metalwork 10 & 11

This course is project focused and students can choose from a number of examples or come up with their own.

Popular project ideas are go-karts, mini-bikes, drift-trikes, furniture, jewelry, art, BBQs, smokers, etc. We are open to any and all project ideas with this course and the only

limitations are the students fabricating skills and budget. Students are encouraged to pick a project that is both

challenging and skill building. Students must also learn and demonstrate skills on other shop equipment by completing lab exercises on tools not used in completion

of their projects. Students will be exposed to hand tools, power tools, machining tools, forming tools and multiple types of welding.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 11 (Level #1)

Open to all grade 11and 12 students who are looking to take their first automotive class. This course requires no prerequisites and is an introduction to the wonderful world of automotive systems, vehicle maintenance, diagnostics and repair.

This Level 1 course will introduce several topics but

focus primarily on a breakdown of automotive systems and preventative maintenance vehicle service. Students will be challenged to learn how several vehicle systems

work together to produce the end result of a fully operational vehicle. The course also covers basic shop practices like understanding and using tools, fasteners,

measuring equipment, and shop safety. Students demonstrate their learning by completing a hands on lab package challenging them to perform 25 different

tasks ranging from checking fluids to changing brakes. Students can also take part in our school drag racing program working on and racing our big block 427 ‘69

Chevelle race car. Course time is split approximately 50/50 between classroom theory and hands on shop

time.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 12 (Level #2)

Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Automotive Technology 11 (Level #1)

This course is for students who have successfully completed the Level 1 automotive course and are

looking to further their knowledge of vehicle systems diagnostics and repair procedures. In Level 2, students will dive deeper into automotive systems with the

primary focus on diagnosing problems within these systems and appropriate repair procedures. Students will be introduced to electrical concepts and specialty

diagnostic and repair tools. Students are challenged to complete hands on lab exercises to help mastery of

concepts and then demonstrate their learning in a real world shop scenario working on customer and staff vehicles. Students can also take part in our school drag

racing program working on and racing our big block 427 ‘69 Chevelle race car. This course is highly recommended for future Youth Train in Trades students

or anyone planning a career in the mechanical or engineering field. Course time is split approximately 50/50 between classroom theory and hands on shop

time.

**Students may take only one (1) auto class per year**

APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

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HUMAN SERVICES

LEADERSHIP 10-12

Open to all grade 9-12 students

“Today more than ever, we need skilled, ethical leaders. Leaders are not born, but taught” ~ Linda Teague Rogers.

Are you interested in becoming a leader and making a significant contribution to your school and your community?

The ACSS Leadership Course is an academic service oriented course that will provide a framework for students to learn and practice leadership principles, both in the school and in the community. Leadership is a project-based course that requires students to actively participate in leadership workshops and the organization of school and community events and fundraisers. The course is a combination of leadership theory, personal growth and practical application. This course is intended for students who are looking for opportunities to step up above their peers and take on significant leadership roles while practicing the concepts learned in the course. This course will be run outside of the timetable: one day per week either at lunch or after school. Students may take advantage of getting involved in community events on some evenings and weekends. Attendance each week is expected. Students will be required to keep a journal and complete some assignments related to leadership principles.

Students enrolling in this course should be extremely motivated, reliable and should have a desire to improve public speaking skills and be committed to the concepts of leadership and service. This course is intended as a “boot camp” about all aspects of leadership for those who are wishing to pursue post-secondary scholarships and commit to ongoing leadership and service in their community. 100 hours of volunteer service is required to receive credit for the course.

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PSYCHOLOGY 12 Prerequisite: Must be in grade 11 or 12 If you are interested in why people do the things they do and make the choices they make, then psychology is the course for you. Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental activity, and Psychology 12 provides information relating to issues that all individuals encounter not only in themselves, but also in their relationships with their peers, friends, and family. Students will gain and explore insight into the complex determinants of behaviour and develop an appreciation of and understanding for individual differences. The core curriculum of Psychology 12 will include research, discussion, and exploration of ideas centered around the physiological and environmental factors responsible for behavior, personality, motivation, stress, anxiety, emotions, perception, and learning. We will also discuss the scientific research methods of psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, criminal psychology, experimental and clinical psychology. Other areas selected for study will include those considered important in today’s society, as well as meaningful for students in the course.


Study Block Application

Aldergrove Community Secondary offers a rich variety of courses and believes that students should take advantage of the opportunity for a full education. In-school study blocks are a privilege reserved for senior students who have ample credits and challenging course loads.

Grade 12 Students

Grade 12 students are required to sign up for eight or more courses. However, a grade 12 student may apply for a study block, with permission from parents and administration,

The student must MAINTAIN a minimum 88 credits in their graduation program including Graduation Transitions

The student must demonstrate good attendance, work habits and citizenship in their grade 12 year

Extenuating circumstances may be considered

Grade 11 Students

Grade 11 students are required to sign up for eight or more courses. However, a grade 11 student may apply for a study block, with permission from parents and administration, if the student has…

Demonstrated good attendance, work habits and citizenship in their grade 10 year

Successfully completed ALL of their grade 10 required courses by the end of their grade 10 year

Met one of the following criteria: (Check off which criteria applies)

The student is enrolled in an extended day course (i.e. Choir, Band, Rec. Leadership, Leadership).

The student is taking a Distributed Learning course outside of ACSS and the study block will be used to work

on the DL course.

The student is maintaining an academic load that would benefit from a study block.

Grade 9 and 10 Students

There are no study blocks for grade 9 and 10 students. In extenuating circumstances, the administration may place a grade 9 or 10 student in a custodial study with a class.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDY BLOCKS

Students are expected to sign in at the library and indicate where they will be working during their study block

Students are not to be in the hallways or outside the building on the property.

Students are expected to work productively in study block.

Students are only allowed off of the school property with parents’ permission. (see parent acknowledgement below)

Students must report to Mr. Lyndon in the evacuation area during an emergency evacuation.

Study Block applications are available in the Counselling office.

Please submit completed study block applications to the Counselling office.

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