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Parent Information Session:

Tuesday, February 28, 7:00pm in the

Timberline Gym.

Timberline Secondary School is a spirited, inclusive community which focuses on excellence in

learning and preparation of students for the future within a caring, innovative and inviting school

culture.

Timberline

Secondary School

Course Guide

2012 - 2013

Welcome to Timberline Secondary School

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Welcome to Timberline and our course selection booklet. On

behalf of the staff, I am excited to present our course offerings

to returning students, International students, and to those

students who are new to Timberline this year.

Course selection becomes more and more important as you

near graduation. Your choices not only impact your ability

to move directly to post-secondary programs, but also affect

how much you will enjoy and benefi t from your time in high

school. Consequently, those students who select relevant and

meaningful courses will fi nd their time at Timberline to be a

rewarding and positive experience. The best program choices

should showcase your talents and interests and, therefore,

should be based on a personal assessment of your strengths

and those areas needing improvement. In addition, choosing

courses that are appropriate for you may require research of

post-secondary and/or job requirements. This task may seem

overwhelming, but we are here to help. Your counsellors will

be an important resource for you as you plan your next year of

study.

We will do our part in helping you to make the best course

selections and to ensure that your learning environment is

a safe and productive one. You must do your part by taking

care of all your graduation requirements; ultimately, you are

the one responsible for your own graduation. Due to timetable

constraints, you may not have the opportunity to repeat courses

in a timely manner; therefore, make the decision to work hard

to attain your best result in every course.

Timberline is an amazing school with a dedicated staff attended

by students who strive for excellence. We look forward to

welcoming you to our learning community.

Kevin Harrison Kim Padington

Principal Vice-principal

Table of Contents

Grades and the Top Ten 3

Grade 9 Electives 4

Grade 9 Course Selection Sheet 5

Planning for the Future 6

Planning Grades 10 - 12 7

B.C. Graduation Program Requirements 8

Timberline Courses at a Glance 9

How to Select Your Courses 10

Art 11 - 12

Business 12

Careers 13 - 14

Computer Technology 14 - 15

English 16

Fine Arts 17 - 18

Home Economics 19

Human Services 19 - 20

Languages 21

Mathematics 22 - 23

On-line Course Help 22

New Math Curriculum 23

Physical Education 24

Science 25 - 26

Social Studies 26 - 27

Technical Education 28 - 29

Extra-curricular Activities 30

Timberline and District Services 31

Ministry of Education Scholarships 31

Timberline Secondary School

1681 South Dogwood Street

Campbell River, B.C.

V9W 8C1

Main Offi ce - 250-923-9500

Counselling Offi ce - 250-923-9502

Main Offi ce Fax - 250-923-9525

Counselling Offi ce Fax - 250-923-9526

Attendance Line - 250-923-9501

Web site - www.sd72.bc.ca/timberline

email - [email protected]

Front cover: These students open the doors each morning

welcoming for staff, students and guests to Timberline.

• Good marks will ensure your acceptance into future education

programs.

• The better your grades and higher your education, the more

choice of jobs you will have.

• The more post secondary education you have – the more $$

you will earn.

• You get to learn new exciting stuff.

• You will feel proud that you completed 13 years of

school.

• You will have greater confi dence.

• Your brain needs exercise to develop – learning & studying

provide its power.

• You will develop a good work ethic – helpful in your personal

life and in the work world.

• You can use school references to help you fi nd a job.

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Why do school and good grades

matter?

Being Successful at

School: Timberline’s

Top Ten

1. Attend all classes.

2. Bring the necessary

supplies to class.

3. Pay attention and work in

class.

4. Ask questions when you

don’t understand

something in class.

5. Leave your cell phone,

music system

and other electronics

in your locker.

6. Complete assignments on

time.

7. Take care of yourself - get

enough sleep,

drink water, exercise,

only put heathy

things in your body.

8. Keep your notes and

course material

organized.

9. Study at home - review

your notes,

make fl ash cards, use

on-line supplemental

lessons, study

for tests, study

each night.

10. Have a positive attitude

at school and about

school work.

Don’t measure yourself by

what you have accomplished,

but by what you should have

accomplished with your

ability.

- John Wooden

Biology 12 labs are full of interesting specimens.

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Grade 9s: Welcome to Timberline!You will be the fi rst class to complete four years at Timberline before graduation and we look forward to having you become

part of the great “Wolf Tradition”.

You will fi nd that because we share our campus with older students at North Island College, we expect high standards of

behavior at all times. We hope that being part of a high school and an adult facility will help you grow into mature, focused

learners. You may even be able to enroll in some college courses before you even graduate from secondary school!

As you can see from this course booklet the courses we offer here at Timberline are amazing. We have everything you need

to graduate plus a wide variety of exciting options. Check out the option course write-ups below and on pages 11 to 29.

Have a great year!

Grade 9 options in the

timetable:

Amazing Trades 9Create, design and build projects as you

rotate through the shops at Timberline:

Woodwork, Mechanics, Robotics,

Jewelry and Art Metal Electronics and

Drafting. Discover which interest to

pursue further in grades 10-12.

Band and Band P.E. 9Please see page 17 for further information

on Timberline’s band program and

page 24 for the Physical Education

descriptions. These will alternate days

and run year-long.

Digital Media Arts Sampler 9

Are you interested in using technology

to tell a visual story? Well if you are

then the Digital Media Arts sampler

program is the course for you. This

course will give you the opportunity to

use a variety of hardware and software

(digital cameras, digital video cameras,

Photoshop and Final Cut Express) to help

you complete your ideas from planning

through to completion. You will be

able to create 3D models, animate them

in 3D animation and add sound Foley.

Create your own digital arts projects in

Photoshop and use them as backgrounds

in your videos. Record your memories

with digital scrap booking and video

tributes.

Have you heard the term, “Don’t always

believe what you see?” Well this is

doubly true in this course as you will

learn the art of manipulation for photos

using Photoshop and videos using Final

Cut.

French 9Continuing from where you left off in

grade 8 French, you will become more

and more comfortable with listening to

and speaking Canada’s other offi cial

language. By doing oral projects,

expanding your repertoire of vocabulary,

and learning more of the grammatical

structures of the French language, you

will fi nd yourself feeling more confi dent

with French and language learning in

general. Understanding others when they

speak French and answering as well as

asking questions will be easier than ever

as you hear French spoken most of the

time in your French 9 class. Be ready to

listen, write, and speak and you will be

one step further to fl uency.

Art and Drama 9Drama is an active and engaging program

where students learn to incorporate the

craft of theatre into their everyday lives,

developing concentration, imagination,

professionalism, character, and self-

confi dence. Drama provides students

with the opportunity to improve their

creativity and communication skills.

If you like drawing, painting and

exploring your creative side then this is

the course for you. Find out what you

like to do best in this introductory high

school art class. The course covers a

wide range of artistic activities; drawing,

painting, mixed media and graphic

design. The art room is a stimulating,

vibrant place where you can explore the

‘right side’ of you brain. If you really like

art or just want to fi nd out what the art

room is all about then sign up for a class.

This shout out is to welcome all new

students to Timberline! It’s an awesome

school and we know you’ll love it.

C.S.I.: Collaborative Studies and Investigation 9Collaborative Studies is an academic course that will combine units of Math

(Geometry) and Science (Astronomy) in innovative and meaningful ways. This course

will use hands on projects that will blend elements of multimedia and presentation

skills to bring Math and Science to life. C.S.I. is a required course.

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Timberline Grade 9 Course Selection Sheet

Required courses: Required Electives

English 9 √ Mathematics 9 √ Science 9 √ Social Studies 9 √ Collaborative Studies and Investigation 9 (CSI 9) √ One of: P.E. 9 Boys P.E. 9 Girls Band P.E. 9 Please see page 24 for Field P.E. 9 P.E. course descriptions. Soccer P.E. 9 Volleyball P.E. 9

Elective/alternate courses: Art/Drama 9 ______ Digital Media Arts Sampler 9 ______

Band (must take Band P.E. above) ______

French 9 ______

Amazing Trades 9 ______

Other programs/courses:

LA/SDC support

Outside the timetable:

Jazz Band 9 (see page 17) am Musical Theatre 9 (see page 17) pm Stagecraft 9 (see page 17) pm Leadership 9 (see page 20) am & pm

Please read and follow

the instructions and

notes below.

You have no choice on these courses. Enjoy them all!

Choose only one of these Physical Education courses

Rank these courses in the order of your preference. Use 1 for the course you would like the most and fi ve for your least favourite choice. Use all numbers and use each number only once.

Choose this option if you have had academic support in the past. Get your cousellor or support teacher to approve this selection.

There may be teacher approval or an audition required for enrollment in these classes.

Student Name:________________________________________________Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Planning for the FutureIf you don’t have a clear vision of your future after secondary school, get on the internet and follow the three steps below:

Step 1:

Go to careercruising.com. The user name is timber. The password is wolves. Fill out the survey to fi nd

out what occupations your area of

interests lead you to. Come up with

at least three possibilities and make

note of these in the space provided.

Proceed to step 2.

Step 2:

Go to http://workfutures.bc.ca.

Click on occupation under PROFILES

and fi nd the jobs you made note of in

step 1. Use the bullets in the light

green area to explore the job and make

note of the major features of the job if

it appeals to you. Go to step 3.

Step 3:

Go to http://www.educationplanner.

bc.ca. Use the filters on the front

page to narrow your search to fi nd

what programs are offered where.

Check the entrance requirements in

particular. These requirements will

partly determine what courses you

should take in secondary school.

Make note of these courses in the

space provided.

Possible careers (Step 1):

A _______________________________________

B _______________________________________

C _______________________________________

D _______________________________________

E _______________________________________

Required courses for training (Step 3):

A ____________ ____________ _____________

____________ ____________ _____________

B ____________ ____________ _____________

____________ ____________ _____________

C ____________ ____________ _____________

____________ ____________ _____________

D ___________ ____________ _____________

____________ ____________ _____________

E ____________ ____________ _____________

____________ ____________ _____________

Important dates:Parent meeting Tuesday, February 28, 7:00pm in the Timberline Gym.

My session to register on line with the Timberline counsellors: ___________________________________

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Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English 10 Eng. 11__ or Com. 11__ Eng. 12__ or Com. 12__

Social Studies 10 S.S. 11__ or F.N.S. 12__ Elective 1 ____________

AWM10__ or FMP 10__

a Science 11 or 12_____ Elective 2 ____________

Science 10AWM 11__ or FOM 11__ or PREC 11 __

Elective 3 ____________

Planning 10 Elective 1 ____________ Elective 4 ____________

P.E. 10 Elective 2 ____________ Elective 5 ____________

Elective 1 _____________ Elective 3 ____________ Elective 6 ____________

Elective 2 _____________ Elective 4 ____________ Elective 7 ____________

Alternate 1 ____________ Alternate 1 ___________ Alternate 1 ____________

Alternate 2 ____________ Alternate 2 ___________ Alternate 2 ____________

Alternate 3 ___________ Alternate 3 ___________ Alternate 3 ___________

Alternate 4 ___________ Alternate 4 ___________ Graduation Transition Plan

Total credits: Total credits: Total credits:

Instructions/things to consider: Fill in all the classes you have passed already. Plan re-taking any classes from previous years where you failed to get the credit or have not achieved the standing you want. If you have had a support block in the past and are thinking you will need one in the future, indicate it as an elective. Space in classes will be limited, so you may only get one chance to take a course. Work hard every day. Grade 12s will get priority in grade 12 classes. The timetable at Timberline has two semesters with four classes each day, all in the same order each day. Therefore, eight classes can be taken in the timetable. Course descriptions begin on page 11. Some courses are offered outside the regular timetable. On the planning grid above, plan out alternate courses in case you cannot get your fi rst choices.

Be sure you take a fi ne arts or applied skill course somewhere over the three years here. Without it,

you won’t graduate.

Planning Grades 10 - 12

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Required Courses:

a Language Arts 10 a Language Arts 11 a Language Arts 12 Social Studies 10 a Social Studies 11 or 12 a Science 10 a Science 11 or 12 a Mathematics 10 a Mathematics 11 or 12 Physical Education 10 Planning 10 a Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12

Total:Elective Credits:

Students must earn at least 28 elective credits. These credits can be for: Additional Grade 10, 11 or 12 Ministry-Developed courses External Credentials Board/Authority Authorized courses Post-secondary credits, and/or Independent Directed Studies Total:Graduation Transitions:

Students earn 4 credits for completing Graduation Transitions.The course requirements are generally fi lled outside of the regular timetable and are

completed over three years. The course includes four sections:

1. Career, Nutrition and Health assignments

2. 30 hours of Work or Volunteer Experience in the Community

3. Daily Physical Activity Booklet – record of 150 minutes per week.

4. “The Moving On Package”- This is a transition plan for grade 12s that has

students:

o Personal interest inventories

o Explore career options

o Fill in applications

o Update resume for work and scholarship opportunities

o Explore cost of living at home or away

Total:

Overall Total:

Minimum Credits

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

48 credits

b

28 credits

b

4 credits

80 credits

B. C. Graduation Program Requirements

• Of the 80 credits needed for graduation, at least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade 12 Language Arts

course.

Promotion Policy

Students must pass courses taken in grades 10, 11 and 12 in order to receive credit(s) toward graduation.

Students will have to repeat any required course that they fail.

“Opportunity is missed by most people

because it is dressed in overalls and looks

like work.”

- Thomas Edison

Please note: All students are encouraged to make the most

of their years at secondary school by performing well in

a variety of courses that will give them the best chance to

pursue a vibrant and fulfi lling post-secondary path. This

is done by taking more than 80 credits, exploring possible

career paths well in advance of graduation and enrolling

in classes that keep these options open.

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Grade 10 Courses

Required courses:

Planning 10 English 10 a Math 10: Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 or Foundations of Math and Pre-calculus 10 a P.E. 10 (see below) Science 10 Social Studies 10Elective courses:

Visual Arts - General 10 Visual Arts - Ceramics & Sculpture 10 Classical Animation/Art & Graphics 10 Computer Animation 10 Digital Art 10 Digital Photography 10 Digital Scrapbooking 10 Game Design 10 Writing 10 Concert Band 10 Drama 10 Jazz Band 10* Musical Theatre 10* Stagecraft 10* T. V. Productions 10 Video Productions 10 Food and Nutrition 10 Smart Start 10 Leadership 10* French 10 Spanish 10 P.E. 10 Boys P.E. 10 Girls P.E. 10 Field Sports P.E. 10 Soccer P.E. 10 Volleyball Draft and Design 10 Mechanics 10 Electronics 10 - Robotics Woodwork 10 Jewelry & Art Metal 10 Electronics 10

Grade 11 Courses

Required courses:

a Language Arts 11 (bolded below) a Mathematics 11 (bolded below) a Science 11 (bolded below) a Social Studies 11 (bolded below)Elective courses:

Art Foundations 11 Studio Arts 11 - Ceramics & Sculp. Studio Arts 11 - Print making & Graphic Design Studio Arts 11 - Draw. & Painting Accounting 11 Secondary School Apprenticeship (see page 13) Classical Animation/Art & Graphics 11 Computer Animation 11 Digital Art 11 Digital Photography 11 Digital Scrapbooking 11 Game Design 11 Information Communications Technology 11 English 11**

Communications 11**

Writing 11 Concert Band 11 Drama 11 Jazz Band 11* Musical Theatre 11* Stagecraft 11* T. V. Productions 11 Visual Media Arts 11 Food and Nutrition 11 Smart Start 11 Child Psychology 11 Leadership 11* Teaching Assistant 11 Psychology 11 French 11 Spanish 11 Apprenticeship and Workplace

Mathematics 11**

Foundations of Math 11**

Pre-calculus 11**

P.E. 11 Field Sports P.E. 11 Fitness and Conditioning P.E. 11 Coed P.E. 11 Soccer P.E. 11 Volleyball Biology 11**

Chemistry 11**

Earth Science 11**

Physics 11**

Social Studies 11

Jewelry & Art Metal 11 Carpentry & Joinery 11 Draft and Design 11 Electronics 11 Electronics 11 - Robotics Mechanics 11

Grade 12 Courses

Required courses:

a Language Arts 12 (bolded below) an additional 3 grade 12 coursesElective courses:

Art Foundations 12 St. Arts 12 - Printm. & Graphic D. Studio Arts 12 - Draw. & Painting Advanced Art Portfolios 12 St. Arts 12 - Cer. & Sculpture Accounting 12 Financial Accounting 12 Entrepreneurship 12 Cooperative Education 12* ACE-IT (see page 13)* Sec. Sch. Apprentice.* (page 13) Work Experience 12* International Coop 12* Classical Anim./Art & Graphics 12 Computer Animation 12 Computer Programming 12 Digital Art 12 Digital Photography 12 Digital Scrapbooking 12 Game Design 12 Writing 12 English 12**

Communications 12**

English Literature 12 Concert Band 12 Drama 12 Jazz Band 12* Musical Theatre 12* Stagecraft 12* TV Productions 12 Visual Media Arts 12 Food and Nutrition 12 Smart Start 12 Child Psychology 12 Leadership 12* Teaching Assistant 12 Psychology 12 French 12 Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 12 Foundations of Math 12 Pre-calculus 12 Calculus 12 P.E. 12 Field Sports P.E. 12 Fitness and Conditioning P.E. 12 Coed P.E. 12 Soccer P.E. 12 Volleyball Biology 12 Physics 12 Chemistry 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Cultural Studies 12 Geography 12 History 12 Law 12 Jewelry & Art Metal 12 Carpentry & Joinery 12 Draft and Design 12 Electronics 12 Electronics 12 - Robotics

* - Out of the timetable courses

** - May also be taken as an elective

Timberline

Courses at a

Glance

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Parent ConnectThis is an online information portal that allows you to monitor your child’s school records and attendance. Parent Connect will allow you to review your child’s schedule, attendance, report card marks, interim marks, demographics, school calendar, course selections and more.

Accessing Parent Connect1. Open your web browser to Timberline’s web site at http://www.sd72.bc.ca/timberline.2. Click on ‘CIMS Connect’ on the left.3. Click on the ‘Parent Connect’ link on the left-hand side of the screen. 4. The user name will be your child’s 9-digit personal education number (PEN), which can be found on any of your child’s report cards. The password for a student attending Southgate as of June 2012 will be your child’s initials followed by their birth date (mm/dd/yy). For example, Donna Smith, born on November 25, 1996 would be: ds112596. Parents of students attending Timberline as of June 2012 will have to call the school at 250-923-9500 for their password.

How to select your coursesAccessing Student Connect1. Open your web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer) and go to the district’s website at http://www.sd72.bc.ca.2. Click on the “Students” heading in the red bar.3. Click on Student Connect link at the bottom, right hand of the screen.4. Click on the Sign-On to Student Connect link under the picture. The Network ID will be your school student number which can be found on any of your report cards. The password is a random 4 digit code that you can obtain from a school secretary or a current teacher. You are encouraged to change your password the fi rst time you log on,

by clicking on the Password tab along

the top.

To View Next Year’s Courses

(Dates to be announced.)To view Timberline’s upcoming year’s

courses, click on the ‘Pick Course’

tab along the top menu bar. To view

a description of the course, click the

‘View’ button on the right under Full

Description.

Grade Initial Selections Initial Enrollment Timberline Classes

for the Passport to

Education*

Timberline Honour

Roll

9

6 required courses,

2 electives,

3 alternatives

Full timetable of 8 classes.

Not available for grade

9 students.

Minimum 4 courses for

each semester.

10

6 required courses,

2 electives,

4 alternatives


Calculated on the best

5 of 8 courses taken.


each semester.

11

4 required courses,

4 electives,

4 alternatives



5 of 8 courses taken.


each semester.

12

1 required courses,

7 electives,

3 alternatives

If the student has less than 64 credits

after grade 11, a full timetable of 8

classes is required.

If the student has 64 credits or more

after grade 11 an optional Study

block may be scheduled through the

counsellors.


5 of 7 or 8 courses

taken.


each semester.

Number of Courses Student are Required to Take at Timberline

To look at the course handbook, click the

‘View Course Handbook’ along the top

menu bar and a PDF fi le of the school’s

course booklet will open automatically

or you will be prompted to either open

or save the fi le, depending on your

computer’s settings.

To Select Next Year’s Courses

(Dates to be announced.)To select your preferred courses for

next year, click on the ‘Pick Course’

tab along the top menu bar, then follow

the on-screen instructions. To view

descriptions of courses, etc…, follow the

instructions outlined above. Final course

selections will be verifi ed at school with

a counsellor to ensure that Graduation

Requirements are being met.

Note: DO NOT click the blue small blue

save box until instructed to do so by a

counsellor. Once clicked, you are locked

out of making any changes to your

selections.

* Students taking classes outside of Timberline must ensure that

counsellors have offi cial documentation of that completed course.

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Visual Arts 10 - General

VAG 10Do you dare to enter the Timberline Art room? If you do, be careful, the place is addictive! It’s a great place to learn how

to visually explore the world around you

and create unique personal visual images.

Find out what you like to do best in this

introductory art course by learning to

draw, paint, design, and create collages

at a higher level. Your sketchbook is your

ticket into the Art room, a stimulating,

vibrant place where you can relax and

interact while you discover what’s

hidden in the right side of your brain.

If you like Art, or think you might, then

the Art room is the place for you. Sign

up quickly as the 2D art classes are very

popular.

Government exam: no

Course type: fi ne arts elective

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): none

Visual Arts 10 – Ceramics &

Sculpture VAG10CDo you like to get your hands dirty and

make a mess? Well, this hands on 3D

course is for you! Once you’ve mastered

the three basic techniques of creating

with clay, you can let your imagination

soar, creating the creatures of your

imagination. If you prefer a little more

structure there are dozens of projects to

choose from – lady bug fridge magnets

to waist high clay pots – the sky is the

limit! Learn how to make functional

clay projects; bowls, cups, mugs, wall

plaques, platters. If you can imagine it

you can create it in this class and the clay

supply is unlimited! Does the potter’s

wheel interest you? If so you can learn

the basics in just one week. Other 3

dimensional activities may include wire

sculpture, papier-mache, mobiles

and origami.

Government Exam: no


Course credits: 4


Art Art Foundations 11/12

AF 11/12Do you want to spend time in a visually

stimulating environment? Then the Art

room is the place for you! Learn about

the twelve image development strategies

that will allow you to express yourself

in your very own unique creative

style. Explore a wide range of media:

charcoal, pen and ink, pastel, drawing

pencils, conte crayon, water colour and

acrylic paints, and many more. The

course focuses on three main units of

study; Drawing, Colour and Graphic

Design. Images will be generated from

a variety of sources including memory,

imagination and observation. Students

will be allowed and encouraged to

explore self-directed drawing activities

and are given the freedom to explore

their creativity and to develop their own

painting style. The course is a blend of

structured assignments and self-directed

projects. A sketch book is used daily and

is required for this course.

Government Exam: no

Course type: fi ne arts 11 elective/gr. 12

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): VAG10

Studio Arts 11 – Ceramics &

Sculpture SACS11It’s time to play with clay! It doesn’t take

long to master the three basic techniques

of creating with clay: hand building, coil

structures and constructing with slabs.

Once that is done, let your imagination

run free or, if you prefer more structure,

follow easy instructions to create

dozens of clay projects. Students can

then move on to learning how to use

the potter’s wheel and to create wheel

thrown sculptures. This is an enjoyable,

hands on class with lots to do in an easy

going, creative environment. Other 3

dimensional activities may include wire

sculpture, papier-mache, mobiles and

origami.

Government Exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): VAG10C

Studio Arts 11/12 – Print

making & Graphic Design

SAPG11/12Do you like to design posters, brochures

or T-shirts? Then try this course. The

focus is on drawing skill development

and the application of the visual

elements and principles of design as

related to image development in the fi eld

of Graphic Design. Students may also be

introduced to a variety of printmaking

activities and have the opportunity to

pursue self-directed activities in the

areas of graphic design. Students may be

asked to design posters and banners for

school-related projects. A sketchbook is

required for this course and is used daily.

Government Exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): VAG10,

SAPG11 for SAGP12

Studio Art 11/12 – Drawing &

Painting SADP11/12If you love to draw or paint then this

is the course for you! This course

provides experienced art students with

the opportunity and the tools needed to

advance their skill level and to initiate

a self-directed program in drawing or

painting. Students moving on to post

secondary visual art institutions will be

given assistance in preparing portfolios.

A sketchbook is required for this course.

Government Exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): VAG10,

SADP11 for SADP12

Can you fi gure out what this picture is

all about?

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Accounting 11 AC 11Are you ready to take charge of fi nancies?

Accounting 11 introduces accounting

concepts to those interested in a career

in the fi nancial fi eld. It is also invaluable

to anyone wishing to operate his/her own

business. Students have the opportunity

to also complete Accounting 12 if they

work in an accelerated fashion.

Government exam: no

Course type: applied skill 11 elective

Course credits: 4

Recommended prerequisite: none

Entrepreneurship 12 ENT 12Tony Hawk, Oprah Winfrey, Steven

Spielberg…what do they all have in

common? An entrepreneurial spirit! The

course involves several large projects.

While some of these projects are teacher

directed, the opportunity is present for

students to design individual projects.

The class will also compete in the Junior

Achievement Business Competition, a

web based business simulation. Students

taking the course for a second time will

get credit for Tourism 12 or a specialized

business credit such as Accounting 12.

Government exam: no

Course type: applied skill elective

Course credits: 4


Accounting 12 AC 12This course is a continuation of

Accounting 11. The focus of this

course is accounting for manufacturing

fi rms. The focus of Accounting 11 is

basic principles as they apply to retail

or merchandising fi rms. Accounting

12 maintains the accounting principles

learned in Accounting 11 but extends the

learning to use subsidiary ledgers and

principles as they apply to the creation of

products. This program will also teach

student to use Simply Accounting which

is the industry standard.

Government exam: no

Course type: app. skill ele., Gr. 12

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): Accounting 11

BusinessArt - cont’dAdvanced Art Portfolio 12

AAP 12Are you excited about the artistic

opportunities that await you after

graduation: illustrator, fashion designer,

graphic artist, painter, photographer,

animator…? Well, your ticket into a

post secondary visual arts program is

your portfolio. In this course you will be

given assistance in not only raising your

artistic skill levels but in custom designing

your body of work – your portfolio – to

gain acceptance into the post secondary

program of your choice. This course

is a must for any student considering

continuing their artistic experience at the

post secondary level.

Government exam: no

Course type: gr. 12 fi ne arts elective

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): VAG10 or AF11

Studio Art 12 – Ceramics &

Sculpture SACS12

Now that you’ve mastered the basic skills

of creating with clay in SACS 11, the sky

is the limit! You now have the freedom

to pursue self-directed clay and sculpture

projects or spend the entire semester at

the potter’s wheel. The relaxed creative

environment of the art room and artistic

freedom will allow you to create 3D

projects at the highest level.

Government exam: no

Course type: gr. 12 fi ne arts elective

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): SACS11

Financial Accounting 12 FA 12This program is a continuation of

Accounting 11 with a focus on analyzing

a variety data to help in the decision

making process. This program is

heavily project based and simulates the

work a bookkeeper or junior accountant

might undertake. Students who have

taken Accounting 11, 12 and Financial

Accounting 12 will be well prepared

to pursue a university level accounting

course.

Government exam: no

Course type: app. skill ele., Gr. 12

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): Accounting

11 but Accounting 12 is strongly

recommended.

Cooking and eating go nicely together.

A great fi t for teenage boys.

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Dual Credit CoursesWow! I’m 17 and already taking a college

course! Get ahead by taking college courses and using them for high school credit. Students may take a wide range of college courses with either Trade or Academic content and receive secondary school credit and college credits. Interested students should consult with a career facilitator to discuss options and determine suitability of courses.

ACE-ITACE-IT is an industry training program just for secondary school students. It allows them to get ahead start on post secondary education as well as gain practical and in-demand skills while in secondary school. Through an ACE-IT program, you can take courses that will give you credit towards both secondary school graduation and towards completion of the Level 1 Technical Industry Training or Foundation program. ! Aircraft Structures Technician

! Automotive Service Technician

! Carpentry

! Culinary Arts / Prof. Cook

! Drafting**

! Electrical

! Electronics Technician Core

! Heavy Duty & Commercial

Transport Mechanics Cert.

! Plumbing & Piping Entry Cert.

! Welding Level C

* Advanced planning with the Career

Facilitator is required to ensure the

prerequisites of program are met prior to

starting the program.

**Drafting is not part of the Ace-it

program although it is still available for

students.

Government exam: no

Course type: gr. 12 elective

Course credits: 4 – 16

Preparatory course(s): Grade 11 or 12

depending on the program.

Additional stipulations may apply,

please check with the Career

Facilitator. Completion of the English

requirement.

Career Development Timberline’s Career Facilitators, Mr.

Clay Carlson (250-923-9506) or Ms.

Diana Camerin (250-923-9505), are

available in the Career Centre to help

guide students in the exploration and

selection of a career path. In addition to

providing individual consultations and

classroom presentations, they offer Work

Experience and Cooperative Education

Programs.

You may wish to check the course

descriptions in this booklet to determine

which subject areas currently offer

Career Preparation options.

Cooperative Education 12A/B

COP12A/BAn amazing course where students fi rst

explore careers they are interested in,

determine pathways to get the career

through education, and then work in one

or two career choices to gain experience

and references. It is a hands-on method

of learning that allows students to earn

secondary school credits towards their

graduation by combining in-school

studies with related work experiences.

Students apply to be considered for a

cooperative education program during

the course selection procedure and an

application and interview are part of

the process. Students will be given 50

hours of in-class career exploration/pre-

employment training necessary for their

work experience and for employment.

Following the classroom portion,

students will have the opportunity to

complete 250 hours of evaluated work

experience. Two school courses (8

credits) are awarded for the successful

completion of this afternoon program.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 8 (12A - 4, 12B - 4)

Preparatory course(s): Must be taking

one other course at Timberline;

application and interview.



Facilitator.

Secondary School

Apprenticeship

SSA11A/11B/12A/12B Incredible! Students are getting paid

to go to school. Secondary School

Apprenticeship (SSA) is a career

program that gives students the

opportunity to begin an apprenticeship

while still in high school, and to earn

high school credits for doing so. A

Secondary School Apprenticeship

involves part-time work within a trade –

something many secondary students are

doing anyway. Think about it: you can

be earning money and learning valuable

skills doing a job you love, getting high

school and post-secondary credits for it,

and pursuing other academic courses at

the same time. Imagine how much more

meaningful school will feel, and how far

ahead you’ll be when you graduate. SSA

can give you a great head start on a career

– you could be up to two years ahead of

your peers in a career in the trades if you

participate.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4 - 16

Preparatory course(s): Must already

be in an apprenticable occupation.



Facilitator.

Work Experience 12A/12B

WEX12A/BChoose your own educational path. Earn

four credits for every 120 hours worked.

This course is designed to enable

students to explore careers of their choice

and to gain valuable employability skills.

It requires a strong commitment to self-

initiative and responsibility. Students

may work at one or several placements. In

some cases students who are employed

may apply for credit. In all cases, credit

will be given for documented hours after

a contract is developed with the Career

Facilitator and the employer is contacted.

Government exam: no


Course credits: up to 8 credits


Careers

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Classical Animation/Art &

Graphics CLAN10/11/12•Cartoons plus!!!

•Get animated.

Create your own cartoons and bring your

drawings to life. This course starts with

classical animation and then the student

has the option to explore digital art.

Students will create a number of short

cartoons by drawing each individual

frame. After 6-8 animations the student

then has the option of creating computer

art using Photoshop, PainterX, and

Flash with a Wacom tablet. Bring your

drawings to life. Students in the Computer

Art section will be encouraged to scan in

their own drawings and then colour and

manipulate them using different layers in

Photoshop.

Government exam: no

Course type: gr. 10 elective/gr. 11

applied skill elective/gr. 12 elective

Course credits: 4


Computer TechnologyComputer Animation 10/11/12

CAN 10/11/12•Create your own world, like Avatar

•Do you like to build & design models?

Objectives of the course are to provide

students with experience in:

•Creating models (Castles, rooms, cars,

cities, spaceships and scenes, etc…) in a

3 dimensional environment.

•Animating the models (making them

move).

•Creating Flash 2D Animations for the

Web.

Government exam: no



Course credits: 4


Computer Programming 12

C++ CP 12 • Do you know the Code?

This is a programming course that uses

the industry standard language of C++,

preparing students for post secondary

courses in programming. The course

covers most of the topics that the student

will face in a 1st year programming

course at college or university. If the

student is thinking of taking post

secondary programs like engineering,

business, science, geography, or

computer science, this course will

provide excellent preparation. The course

provides students with the essential

knowledge and basic programming and

trouble shooting skills that are required

to get a good start at the post secondary

level. The students will spend the

majority of their time on the computer,

coding programs in C++. The students’

time will be divided equally between

developing programs that solve math

type problems and designing simple

games.

Government exam: no

Course type: applied skill elect./gr.12

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): noneVisit www.sd72.bc.ca/

timberline/dept/fi nea/

coad/index.htm for more

information and examples of

student projects.

International Co-op 12

COOP2A/BHave you ever considered making a

positive difference somewhere in the

world? Do you want a course that

combines learning, business, research

and leadership, plus building skills?

Are you interested in travelling and

learning about other countries and

cultures, particularly ones that could use

some help? Could humanitarian work

experience serve your social activism?

International Co-op combines course

work and work experience in a weekly

year long course which culminates

with a two week work placement in

a developing country completing a

sustainable type project. The course

and the work experience earn students 4

credits each upon successful completion.

Course work is both academic and

practical, combination of participation

and assignments. Options for students

may include course completion and no

work experience for 4 credits only. Work

Experience travelers must successfully

complete the course work to travel.

This out of the timetable course meets

weekly for the entire year and is open

to grades 10, 11 and 12 students from

both schools.

Government exam: no


Course credits: up to 8 credits


Creative students know no boundaries

in Digital Art. Try it, you’ll like it.

The courses in the computer lab

can open doors to the ever-growing

animation and gaming industry.

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Digital Scrap Booking 10/11/12

DSBK10/11/12Capture your memories. Set your creative expression free and capture your memories. Design and manipulate backgrounds for the start of your scrapbook pages. Repair, enhance, colour correct, fi x and apply special effects to

the photos before adding them to your

pages. At that point, you will create

and manipulate the embellishments

(decorations) to enhance the impact of

the pages. Once pages have been created,

there are various ways to display them.

Government exam: no

Course type: gr. 10 elective/gr. 11 fi ne

art elective/gr. 12 elective

Course credits: 4


Digital Art 10/11/12

DAGR10/11/12Scan in your own drawings and then

colour and manipulate them using

different layers, fi lters, etc… in

Photoshop. Students can design their

own projects, like posters, signs, CD

covers, stamps, logos and art work, using

a Wacom drawing tablet and related

software (Photoshop, Painter, Flash).

Students are required to create a portfolio

of work to demonstrate their skills for

each term.

Government exam: no



Course credits: 4


Digital Photo 10/11/12

DPHO10/11/12“Faux”tography and smile for the camera

• Do want to take a portrait picture of

family and friends?

• Do you want to do an extreme makeover

with digital makeup?

• Are you interested in photo special

effects?

The grade 10/11 courses are introductory

courses in the growing fi eld of Digital

Photography. Students will learn how

to take pictures and then manipulate

them with Photoshop Elements. Portrait

Photography will be introduced.

Students will learn how to set up for a

studio shoot. Students will also learn

basic design skills for two dimensional

graphics that could be used in anything

from making business cards or calendars

to publishing newsletters. The grade 12

course will emphasize special effects and

advertising. Students will be encouraged

to explore topics of their choice.

Government exam: no



Course credits: 4


Game Design 10/11/12

GD 10/11/12

• DO YOU HAVE GAME ???

This is an experimental course. Its

purpose is to explore programming

(coding) by creating a variety of games

using different platforms. The course

will be divided into thirds. The fi rst third

will have students start with learning

C++ programming and creating simple

text based games. The second third will

involve games with Flash, which allows

us to add graphics easily.

We will use Flash Action Script

and explore OOP (Object Oriented

Programming). Finally, we take a look at

the platform 3D Game Studio which will

allow us to create 3D games.

• Create C++ games such as guess, 21,

highlow, horse race, nim, slot machine,

and the maze game.

• Create fl ash games such as: Smiler,

Wall Ball, BatBall (pong), Breakout,

Pairs, Hangman, Apple Catch, River

Rafting, Cosmic (Space Invaders).

• Create a 3D game using 3D Game

Studio.

Government exam: no



Course credits: 4


Information Communications

Technology 11 ICT 11•A smorgasbord of multi-media skill.

Emphasis will be placed on being

able to use a series of applications to

produce graphic arts or Multi-Media

presentations. Programming in the

industry standard language of C++

can be an option to explore. Web Page

design will use HTML, Dreamweaver

and Flash. Photo manipulation with

Photoshop will be explored. Students

will also be introduced to game design,

digital art and music creation using

music loops.

Government exam: no

Course type: gr. 11 fi ne art elective

Course credits: 4


Capture your memories forever in a

format your friends will be impressed

with.

Digital Scrap Booking is an exciting

new addition to the already impressive

line up of classes in the computer lab.

Let your creativity run wild.

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English 10 EN 10 Listening, speaking, reading, analyzing and writing skills are important to prepare you for life! English 10 provides students

with opportunities to develop all of these

effective communication skills and

more! Students develop an appreciation

of language and literature, old and new,

and they extend their creative and critical

thinking skills through expository,

persuasive and narrative writing forms.

Government exam: yes

Course type: required

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): EN9

Writing 10/11/12

WR 10/11/12Interested in journalism, publishing and

other aspects of writing? Students who are

serious about writing and about improving

their writing skills will enjoy this course.

They will also take an active role in

producing the Timberline yearbook.

Students need to be motivated to work

independently with given criteria, to

complete assignments and meet specifi c

deadlines.

Government exam: no



Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): WR10 for

WR11, WR11 for WR12

Communications 11 COM 11 Looking to build your language skills

and prepare for entry-level employment?

Communications 11 is a non-academic

course designed for students who have

diffi culty with the regular English

program. Language and basic writing

skills are emphasized. Reading

comprehension is taught in conjunction

with modifi ed assignments that stress

ideas and reaction rather than analysis.

This course will allow students to take

Communications 12.

Government exam: no

Course type: required or EN11

Course credits: 4


English English 12 EN 12“Have something to say, and say it

as clearly as you can.” English 12 is

the culmination of the regular English

program. Students are expected to

develop knowledge and skills based on

three curricular strands: oral; reading

and viewing; writing and representing.

Students can expect to participate in

literature circles and improve their

language profi ciency as they develop

their skills through a variety of written and

visual responses. The use of technology

is an important component of our

practice. Students will receive a school

grade accounting for 60% of their fi nal

grade; students will write a compulsory

government exam worth 40% of their

fi nal grade. Students planning on

attending post-secondary institutions are

advised to enroll in English 12.


Course type: required or COM12

Course credits: 4


English Literature 12

LIT 12How many poems in Shakespeare’s

sonnet series? What is considered the

fi rst novel? What the heck is a zeugma?

This is a course for the curious and

the willing. It is designed for avid

readers, those who watch movies and

ponder poetry. The course is historical

in scope, spanning from the Anglo-

Saxons to the Contemporary; students

will consider literature in its historical

context. It relies on discussion and

opinion and on a student’s willingness

to write in numerous styles. Students

read individually-chosen classic novels

and poetry, as well as follow a core

curriculum. If going to Bard on The

Beach, dressing as a medieval peasant,

and acquiring skills and knowledge

indispensible to postsecondary students

appeals to you, then Literature 12 can be

like “opening a door.” Students are asked

to consider the double blocking option

which places Literature 12 back to back

with English 12.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


English 11 EN 11“Writing is exploration…I’m surprised

where the journey takes me.” English 11

is an academic course in which students

will be expected to develop their oral,

written and critical thinking skills. On the

journey, students will explore a variety

of reading and media material, develop

their appreciation of literature and

express their understanding of ongoing

issues. A cross-grade Timberline exam

accounts for 20% of a student’s fi nal

evaluation.

Government exam: no

Course type: required or COM11

Course credits: 4


Communications 12 COM 12Communications 12 is a course designed

for students experiencing diffi culties

with regular English. Language and basic

writing skills are emphasized. Reading

comprehension is taught in conjunction

with modifi ed assignments that stress

ideas and reaction rather than analysis.

This course does not satisfy the English

admission requirement for university.


Course type: required or EN12

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): EN11 or

COM11

“Nothing in the world

can take the place of

persistence. Talent will not;

nothing is more common

than unsuccessful men

with talent. Genius will

not; unrewarded genius

is almost a proverb.

Education will not; the

world is full of educated

derelicts. Persistence and

determination alone are

omnipotent. The slogan,

‘press on’ has solved,

and always will solve, the

problems of the human

race.”

- Calvin Coolidge

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Fine Arts Stagecraft 9/10/11/12

ST 9/10/11/12 Are you interested in theatre, but prefer to remain behind the scenes? Maybe Stagecraft is for you! Our stagecraft team

designs, builds and decorates sets for our

annual Musical Theatre production. We

also develop and execute lighting and

sound designs for each performance.

Our team includes a construction crew,

a painting crew, a sound crew, a lighting

crew and a stage management team.

Make friends, have fun, and learn new

skills! This is an out of the timetable

class.

Government exam: no

Course type: out of the timetable fi ne

arts elective/Gr. 12

Course credits: 4


Concert Band 9/10/11/12

MCB 9/10, IMCB11/12Ability to play a wind or percussion

instrument is a prerequisite as well

as completion of a band course or

permission of the instructor. Band 9, 10,

11, 12 students should have successfully

completed band at the Grade 8 level.

Music performed in class and in concert

will cover a diverse selection of musical

styles, from classical to pop, marches to

contemporary. Technique and theory will

continue to be developed. A number of

concerts will be arranged throughout the

year and attendance at these functions is

mandatory.

Government exam: no

Course type: fi ne arts elect./Gr.

12

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): MCB9 for

MCB10, MCB10 for IMCB11,

IMCB11 for IMCB12

Drama 10/11/12

DRG 10/DFT 11/12“All the world’s a stage and all the men

and women merely players.” If you

enjoy performing and being centre stage

then this class is for you. No previous

experience in drama is needed. Drama is

designed for students who are interested

in learning, developing and practising

theatre skills, such as: voice, movement,

stage presence, emotional expression,

pantomime and characterization. Drama

is high energy, interactive and daily

performance is key.

Government exam: no

Course type: fi ne arts elective/Gr. 12

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): DRG10 for

DFT11, DFT11 for DFT12

Jazz Band 9/10/11/12

MJB 9/10, IMJB11/12Students will continue to develop their

performance skills in the jazz idiom.

Improvisational skills will also continue

to be developed. A number of concerts

will be arranged throughout the year

and attendance at these functions is

mandatory. Jazz Band is open to Concert

Band students with teacher permission.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): MJB9 for MJB

10, MJB10 for IMJB11, IMJB11 for

IMJB12

Musical Theatre 9/10/11/12

MUTH 9/10/11/12A major musical will be performed in

the spring. The bulk of rehearsing and

preparation for this performance will

require an out-of-timetable commitment.

Actors will audition for parts. If you are

keen about the theatre but are unable to

fi t acting classes into your schedule, or

want to be involved behind the scenes

– set design, lights, costumes, or make-

up, sign up for Stagecraft. Auditions are

required for this course.

Government exam: no

Course type: out of the timetable fi ne

arts elective/Gr. 12

Course credits: 4


Do you qualify for External

Credits toward graduation?

See page 21 for details.

Yours can be the performance of a

lifetime. Sign up for Musical Theatre!

Volleyball P.E. is always a hit with

many students.

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Video Productions 10 VP 10“And . . . Cut!!!” Have you ever wanted to say these words? You will if you take Video Productions 10. This course is designed as an introduction to video production work. Students will learn to use computers, camcorders, edit, mix audio, lighting, develop scripts, and produce short fi lm segments. This

course uses several short assignments

to introduce computer editing, cameras,

audio equipment, mixing lighting, script

development and much more. Upon

culmination of the course, a 5 minute

short fi lm is produced for distrubution

to fi lm festivals or as an addition to the

course compilation dvd.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


TV Productions 10/11/12

TV 10/11/12Imagine going live every day for 10

minutes in front of the whole school. Well

this is what the students do who take TV

Productions 10/11/12. Timberline has

a closed circuit TV system and studio

within the school. Each day the class

produces the news for the day. You will

learn how to direct, use cameras, mix

audio, use computer graphics, anchor a

news show, and produce short segments

for broadcast. It is very much a hands-

on course requiring high energy and

positive attitude. Cataclysmic.

Government exam: no



Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): TV 10/11

Visual Media Arts 11/12

VAMT11/12Have you ever wanted to make someone

disappear, fl y through the air or have a

cataclysmic event with survivors? You

will if you take Visual Media Arts 11/12

and learn the art of “Media Manipulation”.

These senior level courses build on the

skills learned in Video Productions 10 –

writing, producing, and editing videos

produced in class. Media Arts 11 and 12

focuses on developing the knowledge,

skills, and attitudes students need to

respond to media artworks and create

art using media arts technology. In this

course, media arts technology includes

fi lm and video, computer technologies,

and electronic and digital recording.

Students will use available technology

to create and manipulate meaningful

media in order to elicit specifi c audience

responses. Upon culmination of the

course, a 5 minute short fi lm is produced

for distrubution to fi lm festivals or as

an addition to the course compilation

dvd.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): VP 10

“Ready, set, action . . . It’s play time . . .

I mean show time!!!”

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Home

EconomicsFood and Nutrition 10/11/12

FDN 10/11/12Join this class and eat while you learn!

Foods and Nutrition will take an in

depth look at food and food choices.

Students will explore nutrition, budgeting,

shopping, the environmental impact

of food choices, vegetarian diets and

information about food additives. This

course will appeal to students with an

adventuresome spirit. Students will have

the opportunity to participate in the Iron

Chef Competition and other creative food

activities.

Government exam: no

Course type: elective

Course credits: 4


Smart Start 10/11/12

SST 10/11/12Friends, fun and food! An alternative

exercise and foods class designed for

girls with specifi c needs, or interests, in

developing a healthy lifestyle through

fi tness and good nutrition. This class is a

combination of healthy food preparations,

nutrition topics that are most relevant to

teenage girls, and a fi tness program. The

fi tness program will consist of a walk

and/or jog on reasonable weather days,

and a video led exercise program, stair

climbing, yoga, or pilates on poor weather

days. This class is designed so that girls

will not feel self-conscious or discouraged

by their level of skill or ability. Food

costs will be modest: $60.00 if you take

advantage of the nutritious morning

breakfast program. A good idea is to fi nd

a few friends to join you in this course. It

will make healthy eating and exercising

more fun and provide you with moral

support as you try to achieve an energized,

healthier, body and mind. Students cannot

get credit for FDN11 and SST11.

Government exam: no

Course type: gr. 10 elective/ gr. 11/12

applied skill elective

Course credits: 4


Human ServicesPlanning 10 PLAN10Just what the heck are you going to do

with your life? In this semester-long

“map” to fi nding your way in the big

world, you will be offered practical

skills and useful knowledge about

everything from what to eat to how to

save your hard-earned cash. Planning

10 loads you up with information about

mental and physical health, relationships

and sexuality, and career exploration

and educational planning. The course

also takes an in-depth look at fi nances,

offering information about taxes, loans,

budgeting and more. Within this course,

students will be given the opportunity

to complete up to seven assignments for

their Grad Transition Plan. Get ready

to “launch” yourself into your future in

Planning 10.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Child Psychology 11/12

CPSY11/12 How important is play for children? What

do young children like to play? How do

we know? Are children infl uenced more

by their environment or their parents

or their peers? Do all children develop

at the same rate? Are you really that

unique? Have you ever wondered why

you remember an embarrassing moment

in Grade 1 and can’t remember to take

out the garbage today? Have you ever

considered that you might have learned

how to respond to confl ict by reading

fairy tales when you were young? If

the answers to any of these questions

intrigue you, this is the course for you.

Also, twice a week, students are paired

with a Buddy in Penfi eld School to

provide academic and social support.

40% of the course is this practicum

work. This course is to interest of those

wishing to pursue a career working with

children or psychology related courses.

Government exam: no

Course type: gr. 11 applied skill

elective/ gr. 12

Course credits: 4


Child Psychology offers students a chance to work with younger students at

a nearby elementary school.

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Psychology 11 PSY11Is Psychology a science or a belief? Is it possible to understand human behaviour? How can that be if we are all ‘unique’? Where is psychology used in our world? Were the great psychologists really ‘out there’? Experiments are not just for science courses. Psychologists determine their fi ndings through rigorous

scientifi c methods. Part of this course

will examine the brain and how you

are the master of your own destiny.

Thoughts and behaviours are closely

linked. Motivation and emotions drive

our behaviours, sometimes defeating

us or more likely leading to success.

We will examine our personal fears and

anxieties; consciousness and dreams;

and personal and cultural attitudes as a

stepping stone to understanding much

human behaviour. A fi nal project will

incorporate course learning. Journal

and current research reviews are part of

assignment work.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Psychology 12 PSY12Do your marks and your smarts clash?

How do we ‘learn’ and what impacts

our learning? Why is it easier to learn

something that ‘grabs’ your attention?

Why do you remember some things and

not others? Why did Einstein fail high

school and yet become a true genius?

Are you a product of your genes or

your environment? Is gender a factor in

learning? Do girls’ and boys’ brains work

differently? If you had a theory about

behaviour, how might you prove it? Am

I born with my personality? What does

stress have to do with my behaviour?

What are Psychological Disorders and

will I get one? If someone has a mental

illness, are there effective treatments?

Psychology 12 builds on the skills

learned in Psychology 11. There will be a

major project based on experimentation.

Journals and article reviews are required.

Class discussions are an important part

of the course.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Teacher Assistant 11/12

TA11/12Can you imagine being a teacher instead

of a student? What are some of the daily

tasks required of teachers? Being a teacher

assistant gives you an opportunity to fi nd

out. You would work with a specifi c

teacher in an academic or elective course

fulfi lling the duties assigned to you

while role modelling good habits for the

other students. Students must complete

an application form available from the

Counselling Offi ce and have a thorough

screening interview with the teacher so

that you understand your responsibilities

and your evaluation criteria.

Government exam: no

Course type: applied skill elective 11

/gr. 12 elective

Course credits: 4


Leadership 9/10/11/12

LEAD9/10/11/12Are you interested in making Timberline

the best it can be? Then this is for you!

Students will meet at 7:30 a.m. every

Wednesday and Mondays at lunchtime

as a full class and will attend other

small committee meetings at various

times. The class will work in many

areas of Timberline including the

organizing and administration of events

such as intramurals, holiday activities,

school improvement, staff appreciation,

multiculturalism, conferences, foster

child, toy drive, food drive, fund

raising, and spirit activities. The class

will cover skills in time management,

public speaking, meeting management,

event organizing, public relations, and

evaluation. Students enrolling in this

course should be motivated and reliable,

as much of this course is self-directed.

Required materials: Time management

Book (Agenda Book), binder with

dividers.

Government exam: no

Course type: out of timetable elective/

Gr.12

Course credits: 4


Human Services - cont’d

“No act of kindness, no

matter how small, is ever

wasted.”

- Aesop

“Going live in 3 2 1 ….”

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French 9 FR 9Please see page 4.

French 10 FR 10Parlez-vous français? Students may look forward to improving their language skills and learning about French culture. While important for university entrance, French 10 also emphasizes the development of an increased profi ciency

to allow students to travel with a basic

understanding of the language. The

course also helps students proceed to a

level of fl uency necessary for increased

employment opportunities.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): FR9 with a

C+or better.

Spanish 10 SP 10Mi clase es su clase. Even if you have

never spoken any Spanish you can learn

by listening and learning lots of words,

simple structures, and trying to express

yourself in Spanish, which is the second

most spoken mother tongue of the world!

Students are expected to appropriately

respond to in-class Spanish instruction,

participate in spontaneous conversation,

read a sight passage orally with correct

pronunciation, as well as write short

compositions and do oral presentations.

Students will learn greetings and

customs, phonetics and the alphabet,

counting to 1000, telling time, and the

ability to engage in simple conversations.

Verb conjugations in the present, past,

and imperative tense are also introduced,

as are important irregular verbs such

as ser, estar, ir and tener. Themes will

focus on school, leisure activities, home

and family.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Languages French 11 FR 11Vous voulez parler en français? A

challenging course that helps students

obtain a second language requirement

for university entrance and, better yet,

improve speaking and comprehension of

Canada’s second language, a language

that is spoken all over the globe.

Emphasis is on listening, speaking,

reading and writing. Themes will be

centered on sports and leisure activities,

health, relationships, school, and the

outdoors. Verb tenses, pronouns, and

other grammatical structures will be

reinforced to help students in their

written and oral expression.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


C+ or better.

Spanish 11 SP 11¡Vamos a hablar más y más en español!

At the conclusion of Spanish 11 you

are going to be able to comprehend

(comprender) and speak (hablar)

with greater fl uency and complexity.

Responding appropriately to in-class

Spanish instructions, participating in

spontaneous conversation, reading

orally with correct pronunciation a sight

passage and writing short compositions,

as well as presenting projects to the class

will become más y más fácil (easier and

easier). Even talking about things you

are doing today, have done in the past,

and plan to do in the future can be done

in ¡Español!

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): SP10

French 12 FR 12Ah Oui!! Je parle français!! By

participating in real-life activities,

students will develop and enrich their

grammar and vocabulary acquired in

previous levels. Themes will be focused

on travel (le voyage), the arts (les

arts), law (la loi), and the environment

(l’environnement). Written and oral

expression are what we aim to enhance

in French 12 by reading articles, prose

and poetry by francophone authors,

by participating in “les débats” and

doing things that we love to do all the

while speaking “en français”. (Students

successfully completing French 12 can

be excused from a fi rst year language in

pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Program at

university.)

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


C+ or better

“Natural talent is only

potential. You have to

combine it with other things

- confi dence, hard work, even

daring.”

- Steve Nash

External Credits Get credits toward graduation for

activities outside of school! Students

can earn external credit through

various activities in the community.

Some of these include:

- playing on a Prov. sports team

- taking driving lessons

- upper level piano

- upper levels of Cadets

- lifeguarding

- fi rst aid training.

If you think you qualify for external

credits, check with Student Services

and/or the institution you are

associated with.

The Outdoor Club offers terrifi c

adventures for students. See page 30 for

details.

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MathematicsApprenticeship and Workplace

Mathematics 10 AWM 10This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identifi ed for

entry into the majority of trades and for

direct entry into the work force. Topics

include algebra, geometry, measurement,

number, statistics and probability.

Successful completion of Apprenticeship

and Workplace Mathematics 10 will

lead into Apprenticeship and Workplace

Mathematics 11 and Apprenticeship and

Workplace Mathematics 12 only.

Government Exam: yes

Course Type: required or FM10

Course Credits: 4


Foundations of Mathematics

and Pre-Calculus 10 FMP 10This course is designed to provide students

with the mathematical understandings

and critical-thinking skills identifi ed for

post-secondary studies. The grade 10

year will set a basis for deciding whether

to pursue exclusively the theoretical

Pre-Calculus stream or the more applied

Foundations stream. Students who are

thinking of entering a mathematically

dependent fi eld (Mathematics, Computer

Studies, Engineering, Sciences, etc.) may

want to choose both streams in grade 11.

Topics include: measurement, coordinate

geometry, algebra and trigonometry.

Government Exam: yes

Course Type: required or AWM10

Course Credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): Math 9 C+ or

better

Apprenticeship and Workplace

Mathematics 11 AWM 11This course is strongly recommended for

students who are planning on entering

the workforce directly after high school,

or who are planning on pursuing a career

in the trades industries. Topics covered

may include reasoning, rates of change,

measurement, and statistics. Students

who successfully master the learning

outcomes of this course may continue

on to Apprentice and Workplace

Mathematics 12.

Government Exam: no

Course Type: required or FOM11 or

PREC11

Course Credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): a Math 10

Foundations of Mathematics 11

FOM 11This course is strongly recommended for

students who are planning on pursuing

post-secondary studies in the arts or the

humanities. Topics studied may include

logic and reasoning, functions, geometry,

and statistics. Students who successfully

master the learning outcomes of this

course may continue on to Foundations

of Mathematics 12. Students who are

planning on pursuing post-secondary

studies in math or sciences should take

Pre-calculus 11.

Government Exam: no

Course Type: required or AWM11 or

PREC 11

Course Credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): FMP 10 C or

better

Pre-Calculus 11 PREC11This course is strongly recommended for

students who are planning on pursuing

post-secondary studies in math or

sciences. Topics covered may include

relations and functions, trigonometry,

polynomial functions, and graphing.

Students who successfully master the

learning outcomes of this course may

continue on to Pre-calculus 12. Students

who are planning on pursuing post-

secondary studies in the arts or the

humanities should take Foundations of

Mathematics 11. Students with less than

60% should consult with their teacher

before choosing this course.

Government Exam: no

Course Type: required or AWM11 or

FOM11

Course Credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): FMP 10 C or

better

Apprenticeship & Workplace

Mathematics 12 AWM 12This course includes the following topics:

purchasing vehicles, small business

liability, polygons, transformations,

puzzles, precision and accuracy of

instruments, probability, linear relations,

central tendency, sine and cosine law.

This is a course for students who will be

going directly into the work force or into

some trades.

Government Exam: no

Course Type: gr. 12 elective

Course Credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): AWM 11


FOM 12This course involves the study of puzzles,

compound interest and investment

portfolios, set theory, probability,

polynomial exponential logarithmic

and sinusoidal functions, current events

in math. This is a course for students

who do not need to study Calculus in a

postsecondary institution.

Government Exam: no


Course Credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): FOM 11 with

at least a C+

On-line Help for Math and Many Other Subjects• Go to http://www.sd72.bc.ca/timberline/.

• Click departments then counselling.

• Scroll down a bit to On-line course help.

• Click www.learnnowbc.ca

• Click Sign Up and follow the instructions.

• Use your user name and password to login.

• Click Study Centre and fi nd your course.

• Click the check mark under the icon for Charged Up for Math and Science.

• For guaranteed best results: watch the lesson the night before.

Want to do well at Math? • Math is like a sport: you don’t get better at sports by watching someone else do it. Same thing with math.• Do your homework. You should be doing a minimum of 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour of homework every night.• Your teachers are here to help you, but you must look for help...... they don’t make house calls.• Lessons are available on-line, quiz-zes are available on-line. Get on line and access them at www.learnnow-

bc.ca

• Review tomorrow’s lesson on-

line the night before.

• Good luck............. be the wind-shield, not the bug.

Mathematics 9

Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10



Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10

Pre-calculus 11

Pre-calculus 12



Calculus 12

recommended C+ or better

recommended C or better recommended C or better

recommended C+ or betterrecommended C+ or better

The New Math Curriculum

recommended C+ or betterMathematics requirements for post-secondary programs are constantly changing. Research the requirements by going to the post-secodary institution site or check out the requirements on http://educationplanner.ca.

Calculus 12 CALC12Calculus 12 is an optional course offered to those students who are concurrently taking Mathematics 12. It is offered to those students going on to university or college so that they will be able to “continue on” with the mathematics required in many programs rather than having to take a “catch up” course to begin their studies. Calculus studies the mathematics involving “rate of change” - how one variable changes in relationship to another. The major topics covered are: limits, differentiation, functions and their graphs, extreme value functions, trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, integration, and applications of differentiation.Government Exam: no


Course Credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): PREC11 with

at least a B and taking PREC12 or

PREC12 with at least a C+

Pre-Calculus 12 PREC12This course includes the following topics: combinatorics, binomial expansion, composite functions, transformations of graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomial factoring, radical and rational functions, trigonometry, equations and identities. This is a course for students who will study Calculus in a post-secondary institution. Government Exam: no


Course Credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): PREC 11 with

at least a C+

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Boys/Girls

Physical Education 9/10

PE10BY or PE 10GHaving fun while being active is the focus of PE 10. Students can expect to participate in traditional PE activities as well as learning new skills, sports and games. This is an excellent way to meet your Daily Physical Activity (D.P.A.) requirement. As in all PE courses, working on individual fi tness will also

be a component of this course. Students

can expect to explore various methods of

improving or maintaining fi tness. Boys

and Girls classes are offered separately

at this level.

Government exam: no

Course type: required or another

P.E. 10

Course credits: 4


Field Sports

Physical Education 9/10/11/12

PE 9/10/11/12FRugby, Flag Football, Field lacrosse,

Soccer, Field Games! Now do we have

your attention? If you want your PE

experience to be focused on outdoor

sports then this class is for you. Working

on individual fi tness will also be a

requirement of this course. Cleats are

highly recommended for this class.

Government exam: no

Course type: required or another P.E.

10/elective/gr. 12

Course credits: 4


Fitness and Conditioning

Physical Education 11/12

PE 11/12CEver thought of going to the gym but just

couldn’t fi nd the time? Try Fitness and

Conditioning P.E. In this course you will

explore different methods of fi tness to

improve or maintain your cardio-vascular

endurance, strength and fl exibility.

Whether you want to lose weight, gain

muscle, get toned, or supplement your

sports training, this class is for you.

Government exam: no

Course type: elective/gr. 12

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): PE10

Soccer


PE 9/10/11/12SGOALLLLLLL! The world’s most

popular sport has come to Timberline PE.

Focus will be on fi tness, skills, and team

play. This course is open to all students.

When not on the pitch other PE activities

such as badminton, basketball and minor

games may also be included. Cleats

are highly recommended for this class.

Government exam: no


P.E. 10/elective/gr. 12 elective

Course credits: 4


Volleyball


PE 9/10/11/12VVolleyball rocks at Timberline! Whether

or not you play on a school or club team,

if you have a strong desire to be a great

volleyball player then this class will help

you accomplish that. Students can expect

to learn a variety of skills, strategies

and systems in volleyball. Other PE

activities such as badminton, dance and

minor games may also be included.

Jump training and working on individual

fi tness will also be a component of this

course.

Government exam: no


P.E. 10/elective/gr. 12

Course credits: 4


Physical Education

“If you don’t do your

homework, you’re going

to miss your foul shots.”

- Larry Bird

Co-ed Physical Education 11/12

PE 11/12Want to keep fi t and have fun? Students

can expect to participate in a variety of

team and individual sports in a co-ed

setting. Working on individual fi tness

will also be a component of this course.

Community recreation activities will take

place only if funding is available.

Government exam: no

Course type: elective/gr. 12

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): PE10

Flag Football on a sunny day is blast in

P.E. class.

It’s not the Super Bowl but it sure is fun.

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ScienceScience 10 SC 10Science 10 gives an overview of the four branches of science: Biology - ecology, biomes, nutrient cycles and food webs; Chemistry - compounds, reactions, acids, bases, nuclear reactions and half life; Physics - motion, velocity and acceleration; Earth Science - heat, climate and plate tectonics.Government exam: yes


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): SC9

Biology 11 BI 11Explore the amazing design of all living things. We will learn about the biggest, fastest, oldest, and oddest organisms, including the trillion or so which live in and on you right now! Biology 11 will

require you to do many labs including

dissections, where we discover the

complexity of life, and how living things

are inter-related. Good attendance and

work habits are required to be successful

in BI 11. There will be a fi nal exam.

Government exam: no


science 11

Course credits: 4


Chemistry 11 CH 11What a difference an electron makes!

You will come to appreciate the truth

of this statement as we investigate a

wide variety of topics that lay down a

broad foundation for future studies in

Chemistry. You will be amazed at the

intricacies of the atom, wowed by the

great lab experiments, and your best

friend will become the Periodic Table.

Quantitative concepts such as the mole

and stoichiometry are also included so

that you can keep your algebra skills

sharp. A short introduction to organic

chemistry concludes this excellent course.

Materials: Scientifi c calculator – Texas

Instruments TI-30Xa(suggested).

Government exam: no


science 11

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): SC10, FMP 10

Earth Science 11 ESC 11What causes earthquakes and why can’t

we predict them? What’s the deal with

climate change? Why are there sea shells

on the tops of mountains? These are just

some of the questions we will explore

in Earth Science 11. We will cover

Geology, Oceanography, Atmospheric

Science, and Astronomy. Earth Science

11 is a course designed for students who

are excited by the workings of the natural

world around them. Before registering in

Earth Science, students should consult

with their previous science teacher,

counsellor, and parents.

Government exam: no


science 11

Course credits: 4


Physics 11 PH 11Top notch content:

1. Motion - How fast can Spiderman

swing? How fast can Gandalf fall?

2. Dynamics - Is Superman a fake? Why

is an SUV safer than a Smart Car?

3. Energy - How fast does the PNE roller

coaster go?

4. Relativity - How can your parents

become younger than you? Can Captain

Kirk really beam up?

You will make waves and you will use

sophisticated equipment like spark

timers, air tables, and meter sticks.

Materials: Scientifi c calculator –

suggested model: Texas Instruments

TI-30Xa.

Government exam: no


science 11

Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): SC10, FMP 10

Fetal pig descetions give students a fi rst hand look at mammal anatomy.

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Physics 12 PH 12 Content that engages your mind: a study of why the Universe works so well.• Vector kinematics: What is the best way to throw a stick for your dog?• Vector dynamics: Han Solo should be squashed.• Work, energy and power: Is Wyle E. Coyote a fake?• Momentum: Love your seat belt.• Circular motion and gravitation: Weigh the earth.• Electrostatics: Experience 300,000 volts.• Electric Circuits: Shocking Power.• Electromagnetism and induction: Weigh an electron. Materials: Scientifi c

calculator – Suggested: Texas

Instruments – TI-30Xa.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): PH11

Biology 12 BI 12Have you ever wondered how you can

mix together over 100 trillion cells and

have them function together as one well

designed body? The human body is an

incredibly complex design. In Biology

12 we will explore that design in the

structure and function of cells, tissues,

and organ systems. You will be expected

to have good attendance and work

habits to be successful in this course.

There will be a major dissection project

as well as several labs in this course.

Government exam: optional


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): BI11

Social StudiesSocial Studies 10 SS 10 Who were the people who came to

Canada? Why would anyone come to a

country that was virtually wilderness?

Where would you choose to live in

Canada? Why? Who made the decisions

to split the country into regions? If

you were able to travel back in time

to Confederation, what advice might

you give the ‘citizens’ of Canada? Is

western Canada still only a resource

based economy? Canadian history and

Canadian geography are the key units

in this course. Eastern Canadian history

from the War of 1812 to Confederation;

Western Canadian history from the fur

trade to immigrant settlement of the

Plains, and British Columbia history

from Contact to Confederation. The

Geography units examine Canada’s

economic regions and trade patterns.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Mr. Joyce’s History 12 class is dressed up in World War I and II uniforms as part of

an active look at history.

Make a spalsh with a career placement

in Cooperative Education 12A/B. This

student is with the Coast Guard.

Chemistry 12 CH 12 Every facet of the Chem12 course relates

to the central concept of Equilibrium.

Along the way we fi nd out why reaction

rates are so variable, and how chemical

systems attain and maintain balance. We

then explore the nature of the equilibria

involved in saturated solutions, acid-

base systems and oxidation-reduction

reactions. Applications of these topics to

environmental problems and industrial

situations are also discussed. A sound

ability in algebra is necessary. Materials:

Scientifi c calculator – suggested model:

Texas Instruments TI-30Xa.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): CH11

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Geography 12 GEO 12Do you like to see things blow up? Interested how ski hills are created? Have an interest in mountains, jungles, deserts, animals, and glaciers kilometers high? Do you like to discuss global issues? Want to explore some of the most interesting places to travel? Love / hate getting lost? Like building things? Well Geography 12 is the course for you. Here, science and the humanities meet in a fantastic fi ve month exploration of

the charted and uncharted places on our

planet all the while learning how we, as

humans, fi t into this global adventure

story. We study locations, environments,

resources, and people, locally and

internationally. Get ready for the 21st

century and have fun doing it. It’s not

just about maps anymore!

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4

Preparatory course(s): SS11

History 12 HI 12Did you know 9/11 was caused by World

War One or that every thing Hitler did

was legal? Scary as those statements

sound, they are fact. History 12 looks

at the past 90 years and focuses on the

people who were a part of that time

(including members of your families)

and how that impacts us today. For this

reason alone you will note that most of

the leaders of the world have one thing

in common: they all have a background

in history. Come and join the adventure

that is the study of history. We explore

history through study, hands on role

play, brilliant visuals, exciting fi lm

presentations, and in-depth discussions.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Law 12 LAW 12Is Law a road to riches and fame or

is it a road to help people? Law 12

develops students’ understandings of the

operation of our legal system, including

how laws are made, administered, and

changed. The course enables students to

use legal mechanisms to enforce rights

and fulfi ll responsibilities. The course

should promote a greater understanding

of the variety of personal and shared

attitudes that exist in society and how

these attitudes may infl uence and

sometimes come into confl ict with our

laws. Topics include: Introduction to

Law, Lawmakers and Lawmaking, Civil

Rights, Introduction to Criminal Law,

Criminal law procedures, offenses,

defenses, sentencing, Young Offenders

Act, Civil Procedure, Torts, Contracts,

Human Rights, Family Law, Wills &

Estates, Labour Law.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Social Studies 11 SS 11

I am Canadian! So what does that mean?

Does it mean only that I wear toques and

play hockey? No. It means that I have

a unique history, a unique culture and a

unique relationship with the rest of the

world. For fi ve months we will explore

Canada’s modern identity, our laws, and

our system of government. We will also

explore our place in the world and our

relationship to the environment – where

we’ve been, where we are, and where we

are going.


Course type: required or FNS12

Course credits: 4


Comparative

Civilizations 12 CCN12

What is truth? What is beauty? What, in

fact, is reality? Have you ever, in a quiet

moment, asked yourself questions like

these? Comp Civ 12 attempts to answer

these and other questions by examining

the great religions, philosophies and

artistic movements of the last 2500 years.

This is a demanding and intellectually

challenging course, but one that leads

us to a deeper, more sophisticated

understanding, not only of our world, but

ultimately, of ourselves.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Cultural Studies 12 FNS 12Open to all students. Replaces Social

Studies 11 and exam! Interested in

learning in a “hands on” environment?

Interested in carving, creating projects,

having input into your learning?

Cultural Studies 11/12 is a hands-on

look at the traditions, history, and current

events concerning British Columbia,

First Nations and other cultural groups.

Through art, stories, guest speakers,

interactive activities, and research

,students learn the importance of the

natural world for the peoples of B.C. and

their place in that world.

“The things I have learned

in this course, I will take

with me for the rest of my

life.”

- A former CCN 12 student

Depending on the supply of wood,

students will create paddles, bentwood

boxes, masks, plaques and more. This

course exmine Nepal and the Asia Pacifi c

region and their cultural groups as well!


Course type: required or SS11/gr. 12

Course credits: 4


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Drafting and Design 10

TED 10Do you enjoy working with computers, puzzles and problem solving? Drafting is precision drawing used to create an accurate representation of an object. Sound complicated? Well, it’s not!

Students start out creating basic shapes

of objects using drafting and software

called AutoCAD, then move on to

drawing a variety of objects to certain

industry standards. Student design

and creativity is encouraged on some

assignments and precision is required on

others.This course is for those interested

in careers such as drafting, engineering,

interior design, industrial design,

architecture, carpentry, steel fabrication,

cabinet making, electrician, plumbing,

heating, or any one of the numerous other

professions which demand knowledge of

drafting.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Mechanics 10 TEC 10The engines roar, the crowd screams…

but only if you fi x the carburetor

correctly. “What’s a carburetor?” you

ask. Come fi nd the answer and lots of

other interesting information about chain

saws, lawn mower engines, dirt bikes,

model gas engines … we do it all.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Technical EducationElectronics 10 – Robotics

TEE10RHead to head battles between metal

behemoths fi ghting for supremacy on the

fi eld! Well, not quite that exciting, but

we will be building robots and having

head-to-head competitions to see who

built the strongest, fastest, best design.

Learn basic theory of electronics,

tools and test equipment, programming,

basic metalworking and machining,

design, and mechanical principles.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Woodwork 10 TEW 10Do you enjoy creating something from

scratch that you or somebody else can

use in everyday life? You will explore

different aspects of furniture building

and creative woodworking design.

Throughout the course the emphasis is

on quality work and safe use of various

power tools and machines as well as

hand tools. You could make a small table,

a laminated serving tray, bowls and pens

on the lathes...even a skateboard if you

have time!

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Jewelry & Metal Art 10

TEM 10Jewelry, Christmas tree ornaments,

Valentines Day gifts, artistic metal

sculptures for the garden can all be yours

as you explore the artistic use of metal

during the construction of projects.

Learn the safe use of metalworking hand

and power tools and techniques, such

as soldering, welding, brazing, forging,

cutting, fi ling, etc. Projects might include

wind chimes, mobiles, candle holders,

wine racks, wire sculptures, candle

sconces, silver rings, pendants, bracelets,

earrings, copper enameled items or

etched glass.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Electronics 10 TEE 10We won’t be fl ying kites in lightning

storms or licking 9 volt batteries. What

we will do is fi nd out why those are both

bad ideas and lots of other interesting

aspects of electricity and electronics. You

will learn basic theory, the correct use of

tools and test equipment, troubleshooting

procedures, and soldering techniques

while constructing electronic projects.

Topics will include residential wiring,

bread boarding techniques, and building

printed circuit boards. We may also

explore some basic robotics.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Nice long board. Make it in the woodshop.

Mechanics 11 MX 11The engines roar, the crowd screams… but only if you fi x the carburetor correctly. “What’s a carburetor?” you ask. Come fi nd out the answer and lots ofother interesting information about chainsaws, lawn mower engines, dirt bikes, model gas engines … we do it all. This is a grade 10 power mechanics course open to grades 11 and 12. The credit will be for TEC 10. Grade 11s and 12s who have already taken TEC 10 may re-take this course with approval of the instructor.Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Drafting and Design 11/12

DD 11/12Do you have an interest in architecture, graphic art, fashion design, advertising layout or carpentry? This course may be for you! Drafting 11 is a continuation

of Drafting 10, which begins by having

students represent objects by creating

mechanical drawings using drafting

software called AutoCAD, just as

objects are drawn in industry. From

there students are taught the basics of

house design and fl oor plans, and then

they design and create their own ‘dream’

house using Google Sketchup. Grade

12’s who have taken DD 11 previously

will be able to start by surfi ng the net for

the lot of their dreams. Then, with help

from some introductory assignments,

students design and draw a house and

garage to be built on that lot. By the

end of this course, students have a

sound grasp of housing/construction

terminology, plot plans, fl oor plans, and

elevation drawings.

Government exam: no

Course type: appl. skill elect./gr. 12

Course credits: 4


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Electronics 11/12 EL 11/12We won’t be fl ying kites in lightning

storms or licking 9 volt batteries. What

we will do is fi nd out why those are both

bad ideas and lots of other interesting

aspects of electricity and electronics. You

will learn basic theory, the correct use of

tools and test equipment, troubleshooting

procedures, and soldering techniques, all

while constructing electronic projects.

Topics will include residential wiring,

bread boarding techniques, and building

printed circuit boards. We may also

explore some basic robotics. In grade 12

you will continue to develop the skills

learned in Electronics 11 by constructing

more complicated projects and should be

able to design circuits from schematic

diagrams. By using more advanced

test equipment you will be able to

troubleshoot more diffi cult circuits.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Electronics 11/12 – Robotics

EL 11/12RHead to head battles between metal

behemoths fi ghting for supremacy on the

fi eld. Well, not quite that exciting, but

we will be building robots and having

head-to-head competitions to see who

built the strongest, fastest, best design.

Learn basic theory of electronics, the

correct use of tools and test equipment,

programming, basic metalworking and

machining, and design and mechanical

principles.

Government exam: no


Course credits: 4


Jewelry & Metal Art 11/12

AM 11/12Jewelry, Christmas tree ornaments,

Valentines Day gifts, artistic metal

sculptures for the garden can all be yours

as you explore the artistic use of metal

during the construction of projects.

Learn the safe use of metalworking hand

and power tools and techniques, such

as soldering, welding, brazing, forging,

cutting, fi ling, etc. Projects might include

wind chimes, mobiles, candle holders,

wine racks, wire sculptures, candle

sconces, silver rings, pendants, bracelets,

earrings, copper enameled items or

etched glass.

Government exam: no

Course type: applied skill elect./gr. 12

Course credits: 4


Carpentry and Joinery 11/12CARP11/12

Come down to the woodshop and see

what everybody is talking about. We’re

building projects that you will hang

on to for a lifetime. Whether you have

taken Woodwork before or not, this

course will present fun, new challenges.

While building beautiful pieces of

furniture, students will be taught how

to use all the tools and machines in the

shop safely. They will be introduced

to basic machine operations as well as

some complex machining and jig use.

After a couple of mandatory projects,

students are encouraged to build their

own masterpieces and, if desired, can

even cut their own wood from local trees

with the sawmill behind the shop! Grade

12’s who have successfully completed

Carpentry and Joinery 11 are encouraged

to challenge themselves in the shop

researching, designing and building a

minor and major project of their choice.

Government exam: no

Course type: applied skill elective /

gr. 12

Course credits: 4


Grade 9s!

Please see page 4 for

the Amazing Trades 9

description.

Outdoor ClubInterested in hiking in the mountains, paddling on the water, sleeping under the stars? Ever tried winter camping, want to try rock climbing, how about mountain biking? Well we do all this and more. Come join a student directed, teacher sponsored club that has opened the outdoors to hundreds of Wolves!

Any level of ability welcome…from

the fi rst time hiker to experienced back

country traveler. We train, we play

and we share all that the wonderful

environment surrounding Campbell

River can provide. Meet on Tuesdays,

at lunch in room B 220 and if you have

any questions just ask Mr. Joyce or any

of the current members of the club. See

you there!

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Timberline Athletic TeamsTimberline offers a wide variety of

athletic opportunities each year. Specifi c

sports are split into fall, winter and spring

seasons.

Fall Season: Senior and Junior Football,

Senior and Junior Boys Soccer, Senior

and Junior Volleyball, Swimming.

Winter Season: Senior and Junior

Basketball, Wrestling, Curling.

Spring Season: Senior and Junior Girls’

Soccer, Rugby, Golf, Beach Volleyball.

Youth 4 DiversityY4D is a group of students from Timberline

who promote multiculturalism, diversity,

inclusion, and acceptance of students

from all cultures, races and backgrounds.

We work to encourage a welcoming and

positive environment in our school. We

work towards this goal by promoting

and facilitating activities in our school to

celebrate and recognize multiculturalism,

educate and promote anti-racism, and to

develop and share inclusive leadership

skills. We offer free training and exciting

workshops.

Interact ClubBuild your resume, make connections

with the community, and earn service

hours for your Graduation Plan. This club

is a great connection to the Rotary Club

if you are thinking of doing a student

exchange. This service club meets once

a week at lunch.

Extra-curricular Activities at TimberlineTimberline Global Issues ClubInterested in the world? This club is

responsible for hosting World Vision’s

30 Hour Famine every Spring. Global

Issues connects Timberline students with

what is going on outside our town by

discussing what is happening politically

and socially, while fund raising for issues

and events around the world. We run the

bottle recycling program to raise money

for groups in Africa, we have supported

Doctors without Borders, the Canadian

Red Cross, The Canadian Landmines

Foundation, and others. Students fi nd a

cause and the teacher sponsor Mr. Joyce,

support the students in their efforts. We

meet on Fridays at lunch in room B220.

All are welcome.

Timberline University ToursOnce a year, grade 12 students have the

opportunity to visit a number of college

and university campuses over a two day

adventure to better help them understand

what these institutions offer. You will

meet students at each tour stop to get their

views on life on campus and see these

campuses yourself. See the counselling

department for more information.

Kyokushin Karate (Ultimate

Reality)Develop confi dence and get into shape.

This is a very practical and physical style

of karate. Bring a mouth guard, towel

and water bottle. You’ll need it! Call

250-202-0406 for more info.

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Ministry of

Education

ScholarshipsGrade 12 Graduation

Program Examinations

Scholarships(Provincial Scholarship Program)

This program rewards graduating students for academic excellence in their provincial examinations. For more information visit http://w w w. b c e d . g o v. b c . c a / e x a m s /handbook /1112 /handbook_of_procedures.pdf.

Dogwood District/Authority

Awards (District Scholarship

Program)The Dogwood District/Authority Awards Program rewards graduating students for excellence in their chosen non-academic fi eld(s). For further

information visit http://www.bced.

gov.bc.ca/exams/handbook/1112/

handbook_of_procedures.pdf.

Passport to Education

ProgramThe Passport to Education Program

recognizes and rewards student

achievement in Grades 10 to 12

in a broad range of academic and

non-academic areas. For more

information visit http://www.bced.

gov.bc.ca/exams/handbook/1112/

handbook_of_procedures.pdf.

Library Resource Centre“To read is to empower.” Magazines,

Fiction, Non-fi ction, Biographies,

Computer Resources! The Timberline

Library has current, high-interest print

materials to satisfy both the curriculum

and the leisure-reading needs of our

students.

First Nation Youth WorkersStudents of First Nation’s ancestry are

urged to access support services from

Student Services for help with academic

and personal concerns. If you have

any questions or would like further

information regarding this service, please

contact Roni Billows at Timberline.

Learning Assistance Centre The Learning Assistance Centre

provides help to students who experience

academic diffi culties as a result of skill

defi ciencies and incomplete learning.

Students may enter a program in

the Student Learning Centre after

consultation with parents, counsellors,

subject teachers, administration and the

Learning Assistance teacher.

Student Development CentreThe Student Development Centre helps

students with documented learning

disabilities. Students may enter the

program as directed by the school-based

team and with parental consent.

Skills for Life Program (SFL)SFL is designed to meet the individual

programming needs of students with

special needs. The focus of the program

is to enhance self-esteem in conjunction

with the teaching of academics and social

skills. Promoting self-advocacy skills

while transitioning into the community

and the workplace. These skills are

taught in the SFL class, integrated

classes, the school and a wide variety of

community settings.

EBOSThe eBlend On Site Program is designed

to meet the needs of students attending

Timberline who wish to pursue some

academic options provided by the SD 72

Distributed Learning program, eBlend.

English Language Learners

(formerly called ESL)ELL is a service provided to students

who are learning to speak and write in

English. Many ELL students will receive

a block of ELL each day, for talking,

listening, reading, writing, games and

grammar.

International ProgramsTimberline hosts students who come to

Campbell River from all over the world.

These students stay with local host

families and attend regular classes. For

information contact Jo-Anne Preston

at 923-4918, ext. 2237, or jo-anne.

[email protected].

Behaviour Resource TeamThis District-wide program serves “at

risk” youth currently in the school

system. Referrals are made through the

Timberline School Based Team. Further

information on this service may be

obtained at 286-4400.

Robron CentreeBlend, Junior and Senior Alternate

Programs, Continuing Education, and

the Laichwiltach Learning Program are

some of the programs housed at Robron

Centre. Call 250-923-4918.

CounsellingTimberline counsellors are available for

consultations with students regarding

academic advising as well as to help

address personal issues.

A - G -- Ms. Kobelak (923-9504)

H - Z -- Mr. McLoughlin (923-9503)

Timberline and District

Programs

Youth Outreach ProgramThe Timberline Youth Outreach

Worker monitors attendance and

marks, communicates with parents,

arranges meetings with teachers, fi nds

resources, advocates for students,

arranges homework, and has an after

school homework club. There are snacks

and coffee in the room where you can

jam with your friends on the guitars,

electronic drums and keyboard. See

Joedy Williams for more information.

� School and District Programs

� Scholarship information

� On-line help for many subjects

� Graduation requirements

� Parent Connect Information

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Timberline Secondary School

Course Guide 2012 - 2013

� How to get better grades

� New Math curriculum

� Descriptions of all courses

� Course planning pages

� Extra-curricular activities

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t,

you’re right.”

- Henry Ford

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