Distance Education and Flexible Learning

(3 or 5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

Aboriginal Studies 10 is a provincial course suitable for all students in Alberta schools. The course is based on perspectives and worldviews of Aboriginal peoples. It includes the study of traditions and history of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, and particularly in Alberta. Student learning outcomes provide opportunities to examine such topics as governmental structures, literature, the arts and the sciences. 

The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 10 are: 

• Origin and Settlement Patterns 
• Aboriginal Worldviews 
• Political and Economic Organization 
• Aboriginal Symbolism and Expression

REQUIREMENTS:

• Note: There is no prerequisite for this course
• Computer and internet connection
• Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                     
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(3 or 5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Aboriginal Studies 30 is a provincial course suitable for all students in Alberta schools. Students will gain a greater understanding of the current issues facing Aboriginal peoples worldwide. Aboriginal Studies 30 enables students to demonstrate an understanding of the issues of Aboriginal rights and self-government, Aboriginal land claims, Aboriginal peoples in Canadian society and Aboriginal world issues. The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 30 are: 

• Aboriginal Rights and Self-government 
• Aboriginal Land Claims
• Aboriginal Peoples in Canadian Society 
• Aboriginal World Issues

REQUIREMENTS:

• Note: Aboriginal Studies 20 is a prerequisite for Aboriginal Studies 30
• Computer and internet connection
• Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                          
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms. Modern biology is a vast and eclectic field composed of many specialized disciplines that study the structure, function, growth, distribution, evolution, or other features of living organisms. 

Biology 20 consists of four units of study:

• Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere
• Ecosystems and Population Change
• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
• Human Systems

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Science 10 is a prerequisite for Biology 20

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms. Modern biology is a vast and eclectic field composed of many specialized disciplines that study the structure, function, growth, distribution, evolution, or other features of living organisms. 

Biology 30 consists of four units of study:

• Nervous and Endocrine Systems
• Reproduction and Development
• Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Population and Community Dynamics

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Biology 20 is a prerequisite for for Biology 30

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                       
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of senior high school Career and Life Management (CALM) is to enable students to make well-informed, considered decisions and choices in all aspects of their lives and to develop behaviors and attitudes that contribute to the well-being and respect of self and others, now and in the future.

• Students will apply an understanding of the emotional/psychological, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical dimensions of health— and the dynamic interplay of these factors—in managing personal well-being.
• Students will develop and apply processes for managing personal, lifelong career development.
• Students will make responsible decisions in the use of finances and other resources that reflect personal values and goals and demonstrate commitment to self and others.

Students will take part in a variety of learning activities including:

• Resume and cover letter
• Job searching and career profiles
• Interview skills
• Healthy relationships
• Personal asset inventory

Our Distance Education  program offers interactive, online instruction (unlike learning through correspondence) from knowledgeable teachers who you have access to throughout the entirety of your course.  This course is delivered through Google Classroom and Google apps. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                   
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The goals of Chemistry 20 are for students to develop a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry, the nature of science, and the interaction between science and technology. Chemistry 20 is composed of five units that prepare students for further study in the properties of matter and chemical bonding of ionic and molecular compounds; the properties and behaviour of gases; the nature of matter in the context of solutions, acids, and bases; and the quantitative relations of chemical reactions.

PREREQUISITE:

Science 10

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Anthropology concerns itself with all aspects of human life. As students become more and more concerned with intercultural relationships and understandings, their need for an anthropological perspective increases.  Students who have studied anthropology at the high school level should: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of anthropology as the study of the total way of life of human beings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the value of anthropology as a means of improving social and cultural relations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the methods, techniques and tools used by anthropologists. 

CONTENT 

Theme 1: Introduction to Anthropology 

Theme 2: The Examination of Paleolithic-like Lifestyles 

Theme 3: The Examination of Mesolithic-like Lifestyles 

Theme 4: The Examination of Traditional-state and Empire Societies 

Theme 5: Culture Interrelationships and Culture Change

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                        
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of English language arts is to enable each student to understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning. Students who are interested in the study, creation and analysis of literary texts may prefer to take the ELA 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 course sequence.

Five general outcomes serve as the foundation for the program. The general outcomes are interrelated and interdependent; each is to be achieved through a variety of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing experiences.

• Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences
• Comprehend and respond personally, critically and creatively to literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and other multi-media forms
• Manage ideas and information
• Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication
• Respect, support and collaborate with others

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                          
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of English language arts is to enable each student to understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning. Students who are interested in the study of popular culture and in real-world contexts may prefer to take the ELA 10-2, 20-2, 30-2 course sequence.

Five general outcomes serve as the foundation for the program. The general outcomes are interrelated and interdependent; each is to be achieved through a variety of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing experiences.

• Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences
• Comprehend and respond personally, critically and creatively to literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and other multi-media forms
• Manage ideas and information
• Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication
• Respect, support and collaborate with others

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of English language arts is to enable each student to understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning. Students who are interested in the study, creation and analysis of literary texts may prefer to take the ELA 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 course sequence.

Five general outcomes serve as the foundation for the program. The general outcomes are interrelated and interdependent; each is to be achieved through a variety of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing experiences.

• Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.
• Comprehend and respond personally, critically and creatively to literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and other multi-media forms.
• Manage ideas and information.
• Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.
• Respect, support and collaborate with others.

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: English 10-1 is a prerequisite for English 20-1

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                          
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of English language arts is to enable each student to understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning. Students who are interested in the study of popular culture and in real-world contexts may prefer to take the ELA 10-2, 20-2, 30-2 course sequence.

Five general outcomes serve as the foundation for the program. The general outcomes are interrelated and interdependent; each is to be achieved through a variety of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing experiences.

• Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.
• Comprehend and respond personally, critically and creatively to literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and other multi-media forms.
• Manage ideas and information.
• Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.
• Respect, support and collaborate with others.

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: English 10-1 or English 10-2 is a prerequisite for English 20-2

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                      
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of English language arts is to enable each student to understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning. Students who are interested in the study, creation and analysis of literary texts may prefer to take the ELA 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 course sequence.

Five general outcomes serve as the foundation for the program. The general outcomes are interrelated and interdependent; each is to be achieved through a variety of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing experiences.

• Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.
• Comprehend and respond personally, critically and creatively to literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and other multi-media forms.
• Manage ideas and information.
• Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.
• Respect, support and collaborate with others.

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: English 20-1 is a prerequisite for English 30-1

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                        
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of English language arts is to enable each student to understand and appreciate language, and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning. Students who are interested in the study of popular culture and in real-world contexts may prefer to take the ELA 10-2, 20-2, 30-2 course sequence.

Five general outcomes serve as the foundation for the program. The general outcomes are interrelated and interdependent; each is to be achieved through a variety of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing experiences.

• Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.
• Comprehend and respond personally, critically and creatively to literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and other multi-media forms.
• Manage ideas and information.
• Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.
• Respect, support and collaborate with others.

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: English 20-1 or English 20-2 is a prerequisite for English 30-2

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                         
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The primary goal of ESL Introduction to Canadian Studies 15/25 is to provide English Language Learners (ELLs) with the opportunity to build communicative competence with the English language while attaining the cultural/social/political awareness needed to function as effective members of Canadian society.

There are four general outcomes: 

• Demonstrate receptive and expressive language skills appropriate for social studies courses - listening and speaking; reading; writing (Alberta ESL Proficiency Benchmarks 1,2,3).
• Understand and effectively apply English language functions, forms (grammar), and vocabulary appropriate in social studies contexts.
• Demonstrate the personal traits and behaviors underlying the dimensions of thinking critically, creatively, historically, geographically, and cooperatively for decision making and problem solving.
• Engage in purposeful inquiry procedures and research processes and communicate basic information, concepts, evidence, ideas and opinions regarding citizenship and identity in a Canadian context. 

REQUIREMENTS

A Beginning Look at Canada, 4th Ed. (Workbook)

 
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The primary goal of ESL Introduction to Canadian Studies 15/25 is to provide English Language Learners (ELLs) with the opportunity to build communicative competence with the English language while attaining the cultural/social/political awareness needed to function as effective members of Canadian society.

There are four general outcomes: 

• Demonstrate receptive and expressive language skills appropriate for social studies courses - listening and speaking; reading; writing (Alberta ESL Proficiency Benchmarks 1,2,3).
• Understand and effectively apply English language functions, forms (grammar), and vocabulary appropriate in social studies contexts.
• Demonstrate the personal traits and behaviors underlying the dimensions of thinking critically, creatively, historically, geographically, and cooperatively for decision making and problem solving.
• Engage in purposeful inquiry procedures and research processes and communicate basic information, concepts, evidence, ideas and opinions regarding citizenship and identity in a Canadian context.

REQUIREMENTS

Gateway to Canada, 2nd Ed. (Textbook) 
Note ESL Intro to Canadian Studies 15 is a  prerequisite for ESL Intro to Canadian Studies 25

Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Forensic Science 25 is for students interested in the use of basic scientific concepts and technologies to solve crimes. Through the study of forensic science techniques, students are given opportunities to explore and understand further how basic scientific concepts apply to this field of study.

Forensics 25 has six modules:

• Types of Evidence and Fingerprint Analysis
• Trace Evidence
• Body Fluid Evidence
• Forensic Detection of Impaired Driving
• Polygraphing and Document Analysis
• Forensic Genetics

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Forensic Science 35 is for students interested in a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and technologies to solve crimes. Through the study of forensic science techniques, students investigate real crime cases including Ted Bundy, Clifford Olson, The Railway Killers, BTK Strangler, the Romanov remains, The Tylenol Murders, Viktor Yushchenko poisoning, The Jonestown Tragedy, and The JFK Assassination.

Forensics 35 has eleven modules:

• The Investigation Process
• Law Enforcement Equipment
• Forensics Anthropology and Entomology
• Autopsy
• Police Canines
• Forensic Toxicology
• Environmental Crimes
• Arson and Explosives
• Forensic Ballistics
• Footwear, Tire, and Tool Mark Impressions
• Criminal Profiling

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Forensics 25 and Science 10 or Science 14  is a prerequisite for Forensics 35

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(1 credit)

Prerequisite: CTR 1010

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students acquire knowledge about workplace requirements, rights and responsibilities and relate this knowledge to personal career/employment expectations.

Students will take part in learning activities including topics in:

• Identify and develop knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to acquiring and maintaining employment.
• Identify and describe employment support agencies, employment centres and employment legislation.  

Our Distance Education program offers interactive, online instruction (unlike learning through correspondence) from knowledgeable teachers who you have access to throughout the entirety of your course.  This course is delivered through Google Classroom and Google apps. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION  
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

For students who plan to enter post-secondary programs such as engineering, mathematics, sciences, some business studies, or other programs that require advanced math skills. This course is designed to give you greater proficiency in mathematics and allow you to explore problem-solving techniques, accommodate changing conditions, and becoming mathematically literate.

Math 10C will consist of the following units:

• Measurement 
• Trigonometry
• Radicals 
• Polynomials 
• Linear Functions
• Relations and Functions 
• Systems of Equations 

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: A grade of 50% or higher in Math 9 is a prerequisite for Math 10C

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Mathematics-3 course sequence is designed for students who want to learn the math needed to enter most trades or who want to enter the workforce after high school. The concepts you learn in this course will provide you with the extra understanding and confidence necessary to do well in whichever occupational path you choose.

The topics in this course include money, measurement systems, area, trigonometry, lines, and angles. Many of the topics in this course will be familiar to you because they were introduced in previous math courses

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                      
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

This 5-credit option course is for students who have earned 50-65% in grade 9 Math. Students taking this class can build confidence by reinforcing and developing skills in number sense (multiples, factors, integers, fractions), exponents, graphing, solving equations, polynomials, and problem-solving. This course is considered a preparation course for Math 10C. Students with a strong foundation in these essential skills may be more successful in future mathematics courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

For students who plan to enter post-secondary programs such as engineering, mathematics, sciences, some business studies, or other programs that require advanced math skills. Math 20-1 is an academic fast paced and dynamic course. Students will require an approved graphing calculator.

Math 20-1 will consist of the following units: 

• Series and Sequence
• Quadratic Functions and Equations 
• Radical Numbers 
• Trigonometry
• Rational Expressions and Equations 
• Absolute Value and Reciprocal Equations 
• Systems of Equations and Inequalities

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: A grade of 60% or better in Math 10C is a prerequisite for Math 20-1

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                         
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Math 20-2 is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of calculus. Including arts programs, some engineering and medical technologies (such as nursing), and some apprenticeship programs. Students in this sequence require an approved graphing calculator.

Math 20-2 will consist of the following units: 

• Radicals
• Quadratic Relations & Functions 
• Inductive and Deductive Reasoning 
• Geometry - Angles, Triangles and Trigonometry
• Measurement and Proportional Reasoning
• Statistic

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: A grade of 50% or better in Math 10C is a prerequisite for Math 20-2

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                          
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The goal for Math 20-3 is to prepare students for Math in the trades and general workplace. It’s focus is on solving problems in finance, drawing and design and trigonometry. This course is designed for you to ask the question, "When am I ever going to use this?" Examples and practice questions are focused on using math in real world situations and scenarios. Math 20-3 has three main topics: Personal Finance, Measurement, and Geometry. Algebra, puzzles, statistics, and graphing are used throughout the course.

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: A grade of 50% or better in Math 14 is a prerequisite for Math 20-3

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                          
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

Prerequisite: Math 20-1

Pre-Calculus 30 (Math 30-1) is geared towards students planning on taking Engineering, Science, or Business at university. Some college courses may also recommend Pre-Calculus 30. Students should check postsecondary course calendars for specific course requirements. A final mark of at least 70% in Math 20-1 is highly recommended to enroll in Math 30-1. Pre-Calculus 30 requires daily study at home and daily assignment completion. Topics include Trigonometry, Relations and Functions, Permutations and Combinations, and Binomial Theorem. Since admission to university science, engineering, and business courses usually requires an average final mark of at least 75%, a minimum mark of 70% in Grade 11 Math 20-1 is recommended to earn a mark in Pre-Calculus 30 that is useful in gaining admission to university programs.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Mathematics 30-2 is designed for students who are intending to pursue post-secondary studies at university, college, or technical school in a program that does not require calculus.  Math 30-2 emphasizes probability and statistical studies as well as algebraic skills with functions and relations that are required for non-calculus applications.

PREREQUISITE:

Mathematics 20-2 or Mathematics 20-1

REGISTRATION                                                          
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Mathematics 30-3 is designed for students interested in trades or direct entry into the workforce. This sequence aligns with entrance requirements for many trades programs. Topics in this sequence include measurement, geometry, number, algebra, statistics and Probability.

PREREQUISITE:

Mathematics 20-1, 20-2, or 20-3

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will help you obtain a  basic understanding of what psychology is and may provide you with some insights into your own behaviour and personality. The different sections in this course will reflect the diverse study of psychology — from the science of the brain to the more philosophical theories of how we develop our own unique personalities. Students  will also explore the different branches of psychology ranging from child psychology to neuroscience. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course addresses questions such as: What is a person? What is a meaningful life? What are good and evil? What is a just society? What is human knowledge? Students will learn critical thinking skills in evaluating philosophical arguments related to these questions, as well as skills used in researching and investigating various topics in philosophy. Students will study the great philosophers to provide answers to fundamental questions and think about the basic foundations of their own knowledge and beliefs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                       
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(3 or 5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

P.E. 10 is offered as a three or a five-credit course. For three credits you must participate in 75 hours of physical activity in three or more dimensions, and for five credits you must participate in 125 hours of physical activity in four or more dimensions. Twenty-five hours in both programs must be cardiovascular activities.  In addition, you are required to complete a CPR/First Aid course to meet the requirements for this course.

P.E. 10 involves five dimensions for you to choose from, Alternative Environment, Dance, Games, Gymnastics, and Individual Activities. As an integral part of the well-balanced Physical Education Program, each stand utilizes carefully selected activities to contribute to your physical development.

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                        
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Physics 20 is composed of four units that prepare students for further study in the position and velocity of objects and systems, the concepts of fields and gravitational effects, circular motion, mechanical energy, work and power, simple harmonic motion, and mechanical waves.  These units are
     Unit I: Kinematics
     Unit II: Dynamics
     Unit III: Circular Motion, Work, and Energy
     Unit IV: Oscillatory Motion and Mechanical Waves

PREREQUISITE:

Science 10

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Psychology - Abnormal 35 provides students with an overview of normal and abnormal behaviour within the conditions that affect individuals in our society. Students learn about perspectives of abnormality, causal factors, types of disorders, as well as assessment methods, prevention, and treatment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                      
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course you'll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the four main disciplines of science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth science. The goal of this course is to continue the development of science content knowledge, attitudes, skills, and processes to include critical and creative thinking.

Science 10 consists of the following units: 

• Cycling of Matter in Living Systems (Biology)
• Energy and Matter in Chemical Change (Chemistry) 
• Energy and Flow in Technological Systems (Physics)
• Energy Flow in Global Systems (Earth Science)

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: A grade of 50% or better in Science 9 is a prerequisite for Science 10

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course you will focus on basic science understandings. The emphasis is on scientific and related technological knowledge and skills that will enable you to understand and interpret the world around you.

Science 14 consists of the following units: 

• Investigating Properties of Matter (Chemistry) 
• Energy Transfer and Technologies (Physics)
• From Life to Lifestyle (Biology)
• Matter and Energy in the Bioshpere (Earth Science)

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Science 20 is an integrated academic course that emphasizes the science theme of change, diversity, energy, equilibrium, matter and systems. Science 20 is designed to develop a solid understanding of fundamental science concepts and principles as well as the interactions between science, technology and society. 

Science 20 consists of the following units: 

• Chemical Change (Chemistry) 
• Changes in Motion (Physics) 
• The Changing Earth (Geology) 
• Changes in Living Systems (Ecology) 

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: A grade of 50% or better in Science 10 is a prerequisite for Science 20

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Science 24 is a 5 credit course where students will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to better understand the world around them. Students will develop skills for scientific inquiry, seek solutions to practical problems, and focus on issues and decisions related to how science and technology are applied.

Science 24 consists of the following units: 

• Matter and Chemical Change 
• Energy Transformations 
• Disease Defense and Human Health 
• Safety in Transportation

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: A grade of 50% or better in Science 14 is a prerequisite for Science 24

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Science 30 is an integrated academic course. Science 30 is designed to develop a solid understanding of fundamental science concepts and principles as well as the interactions between science, technology and society. 

Science 30 consists of the following units: 

A. Maintaining Health (Biology) - 

    The cardiovascular system  

    The immune system  

    Genetics and genetic technologies 

B. Chemistry and the Environment (Chemistry and Ecology) - 

    Acid deposition  

    Commercial applications of chemistry    

C. Electromagnetic Energy (Physics)  

    Electric and magnetic fields  

    The electromagnetic spectrum 

D. Energy and the Environment (Physics and Ecology) - 

    Sources of energy 

    Sustainability

Science 30 Learning Outcomes include but may not be limited to:

1. analyzing how the human circulatory system facilitates interaction between blood cells and the external environment and investigate cardiovascular health 
2. analyzing the defense mechanisms used by the human body to protect itself from pathogens found in the external environment 
3. applying the principles of heredity and molecular genetics to explain how human diseases can arise from inherited traits, the risks and benefits of genetic technology, and the need for ethical considerations in the application of scientific knowledge 
4. analyzing the sources of acids and bases and their effects on the environment 
5. analyzing the sources of organic compounds and their effects on the environment 
6. analyzing, from a variety of perspectives, the risks and benefits of using chemical processes in meeting human needs and assess technologies for reducing the impact of chemical compounds on the environment 
7. explaining field theory and analyze its applications in technologies used to produce, transmit and transform electrical energy 
8. describing the properties of the electromagnetic spectrum and their applications in medical technologies, communication systems and remote-sensing technologies used to study the universe 
9. explaining the need for balancing the growth in global energy demands with maintaining a viable biosphere 
10. describing  the sun as Earth’s main source of energy and explain the functioning of some conventional and alternative technologies that convert solar, nuclear, tidal and other energy sources into useable forms

Science 30 is a diploma subject and as such 30% of the final mark is based on the Diploma exam and 70% on the Science 30 course mark.

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: A grade of 50% or better in Science 20 is a prerequisite for Science 30

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Perspectives on Globalization

Students will explore multiple perspectives on the origins of globalization and the local, national and international impacts of globalization on lands, cultures, economies, human rights and quality of life. Students will examine the relationships among globalization, citizenship and identity to enhance skills for citizenship in a globalizing world. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and throughout the world, including the impact on Aboriginal and Francophone communities. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Living in a Globalizing World 

Students will explore historical aspects of globalization as well as the effects of globalization on lands, cultures, human rights and quality of life. Students will explore the relationships among globalization, citizenship and identity. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and other locations, including the impact on Aboriginal and Francophone communities. Students will develop skills to respond to issues emerging in an increasingly globalized world

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Perspectives on Nationalism 

Students will explore the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and international contexts. They will study the origins of nationalism and the influence of nationalism on regional, international and global relations. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to develop understandings of nationalism and how nationalism contributes to the citizenship and identities of peoples in Canada.

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Social Studies 10-1 is a prerequisite for Social Studies 20-1

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Understandings of Nationalism 

Students will examine historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world. They will explore the origins of nationalism as well as the impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities in Canada and other locations. Examples of nationalism, ultranationalism, supranationalism and internationalism will be examined from multiple perspectives. Students will develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Social Studies 10-1  or Social Studies 10-2 is a prerequisite for Social Studies 20-1

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Perspectives on Ideology 

Students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political and economic systems will allow students to assess the viability of the principles of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Social Studies 20-1 is a prerequisite for Social Studies 30-1

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(5 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Understandings of Ideologies 

Students will examine the origins, values and components of competing ideologies. They will explore multiple perspectives regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, common good and collectivism. An examination of various political and economic systems will allow students to determine the viability of the values of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Social Studies 20-1 or Social Studies 20-2 is a prerequisite for Social Studies 30-2

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(1 credit)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students gain the attitudes, knowledge and skills related to workplace health and safety and examine relevant legislation required in the workplace.

Students will take part in learning activities including topics in:

• Describe and explain workplace health and safety management systems.
• Recognize and incorporate hazard identification, assessment and control.
• Identify and incorporate legislation related to the workplace. 

Our Distance Education program offers interactive, online instruction (unlike learning through correspondence) from knowledgeable teachers who you have access to throughout the entirety of your course.  This course is delivered through Google Classroom and Google apps. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.    

(3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

World Geography is a 3 credit course that introduces you to geography as a field of study of the Earth. In World Geography you will learn about the following course objectives:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the content, processes, and methods of the inquiry that characterize geography as a social science discipline.
2. Distinguish among the main areas of geographical study.
3. Describe the basic physical systems that impact daily life on the planet.
4. Apply the understanding of maps and other geographical representations to interpret the world and analyze world events.
5. Apply an understanding of mental maps to organize and analyze geographical information.
6. Interpret statistical and graphic representations of geographical data.
7. Think critically to determine the authenticity, accuracy and value of geographical information.
8. Apply geographical perspective in evaluating how the spaces occupied by people shape, and are shaped by, other parts of the world.
9. Understand the spacial organization of society and recognize patterns in what often appears to be random distribution of people in places.
10. Differentiate between a formal region and a functional region.
11. Describe the human and physical features and identities that characterize places.
12. Identify the mix of natural and artificial features that give meaning to locations.
13. Analyze spacial organization and interaction to make locational decisions.
14. Understand the impact of human migration and its causes.
15. Evaluate population settlement and distribution in Canada and in other select countries.

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

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Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.

(3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this day and age, globalization enables people to communicate and interact with people of varied cultures and backgrounds.  A key to understanding others is recognizing their beliefs and values about life.  A deep and informed awareness of world religions will allow students to be respectful of the many people they will come across in the course of their lifetime. In order to understand how individuals make decisions, consider politics, react to conflict, etc. it is imperative to understand their relationship to religion.  This course allows students to examine the fundamental philosophies of major world religions, as well as the human interpretations and practices of these religions.

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer and internet connection

Gmail account

REGISTRATION                                                           
Course start and finish dates will vary per 1, 3, and 5 credit course. Distance Education staff will work with students to determine course start dates. Students are responsible for course materials. Please note additional costs may be incurred by students for certain courses.