Grade 9
Canadian Geography - Grade 9, Academic (CGC 1W1)
This course builds upon students' basic understanding of Canadian geography. Students develop spatial awareness and investigate the interconnection of Canada's landforms, climates, soils, and economic resources. Emphasis is placed on environmentalism, the process of change, methods of geographic inquiry, and Canada's global connections.
Individual and Family Living - Grade 9, Open (HIF 1O1)
This course explores the challenges faced by all people: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. It is a family studies course that emphasizes the skills and values associated with individual and family relationships. It will also include some practical activities in food, nutrition, and fashion arts.
Grade 10
Canadian History - Grade 10, Academic (CHC 2D1)
This course explores the political, social, and cultural development of Canada in the period from 1914 to the present day. French-English Relations, Canadian-American Relations, Multiculturalism, and Canada and the World in War and Peace are major themes of the course. Academic skills in research and writing will be established for senior social science courses.
Civics (0.5 credit) - Grade 10, Open (CHV 2O1)
Students will learn about the elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship on the local, national and international levels. Students will be challenged to understand the importance of participation and active citizenship in Canadian society and concerning global issues.
Grade 11
Canadian Law - Grade 11, Mixed College/University (CLU 3M1)
A practical introduction to legal issues that directly affect people's lives. Students will examine the need for laws in society, the routes of Canada's legal system, the rights and freedoms that people in Canada enjoy, and the basic elements of criminal law and dispute resolution. Through case studies and other activities, students will develop and express opinions on legal topics of interest to them.
Travel and Tourism - Grade 11, Open Course (CGG 3O1)
This course in regional geography explores the world's travel spots and helps prepare students for jobs in the travel, recreation, and hospitality industries.
Regional Geography - Grade 11, College/University Course (CGD 3M1)
This course explores interrelationships between the land and people in a region as well as interconnections with the rest of the world. Students will explore the region's environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural characteristics. They will investigate issues related to natural resources, economic development, globalization, and quality of life.
World History to 1600 - Grade 11, College/University (CHW 3M1)
Students will take a global perspective on ancient and medieval history - from the emergence of humans through Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Chinese, Indian Mayan, and European civilizations.
Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology - Grade 11, College/University (HSP 3M1)
This course is an introduction to the study and methodology of three major college and university disciplines. It is an invaluable course in understanding human behaviour and motivation.
Grade 12
Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society - Grade 12, College/University (HHS 4M1)
The diversity in Canadian families is examined from statistical and interpersonal perspectives. Concentration is on issues facing families throughout the family life cycle.
Canadian History Identity and Culture - Grade 12, University Course (CHI 4U1)
This course involves an in-depth look at what it means (and has meant in the past) to be a Canadian. More than a history course, it explores the roots of Canada's diverse cultural and political identity over the past 1000 years.
World History - The West and The World - Grade 12, University Course (CHY 4U1)
From the destruction of Cheng Ho's fleet, through the French Revolution, Imperialism in Africa, and WWI, to the fall of communism in 1989, this humanities course examines the events, people, art, technology, and ideas of European and world civilizations from 1700 to the present. Students learn about the emergence of the modern world and the forces - democracy, nationalism, romanticism, socialism, fascism, feminism, and others - that have shaped it.
Canadian and International Law - Grade 12, University Course (CLN 4U1)
This course examines and analyses the basic principles of Canadian justice and civil rights. As well as international law issues, Canada's role in the global community and conflict resolution will be studied.
Canadian and World Issues - Grade 12, University Course (CGW 4U1)
This is a university-level preparation course studying crucial issues affecting the developing and developed regions of our world. Demographic issues such as China's one-child policy and Europe's declining population, to give or not to give and other foreign aid-related issues, AIDS in Africa, human rights issues such as sweatshops and discrimination against women, and many other issues of our time are just a few of the highlights of this course.