This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problem-solving tool in the real world. Students will extend their understanding of quadratic relations; investigate situations involving exponential growth; solve problems involving compound interest; solve financial problems connected with vehicle ownership; develop their ability to reason by collecting, analysing, and evaluating data involving one variable; connect probability and statistics; and solve problems in geometry and trigonometry. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
- Teacher: System Administrator
- Teacher: Mya Blair
- Teacher: Idris Osman
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. You will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create written and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare you for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course. In this course you will analyze video and audio clips featuring current affairs, provoking public service announcements and more.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
- Teacher: System Administrator
- Teacher: Mya Blair
- Teacher: Michael Friday
- Teacher: System Administrator
- Teacher: Mya Blair
- Teacher: Idris Osman
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic
- Teacher: Mya Blair
- Teacher: Michael Friday
- Teacher: System Administrator
- Teacher: Mya Blair
- Teacher: Michael Friday
- Teacher: Lenson Michieka
This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.
Prerequisite: None
- Teacher: Mya Blair
- Teacher: Michael Friday
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
- Teacher: Mya Blair