Computer Programming 11
In Computer Programming 11, students will be learning the basics of computer programming in Python and the fundamentals of computation, as well as getting the opportunity to implement their own Python functions. There are also modules covering career opportunities in the software development field, as well as ethical and legal considerations of programming. The course concludes with a final project component, in which students will have the opportunity to showcase their new skills by creating their own functional computer program.
Required Prerequisites: None
Engineering 11
Engineering 11 is a course designed to challenge students to solve real-life engineering problems. The course overviews the engineering process and history and tools of engineering. It also includes the tie-ins of math and physics in engineering as well as engineering techniques. Engineering – solving the world’s problems one at a time!
Required Prerequisites: None
Choral Music: Concert Choir 11
This course gives students a chance to refine their choral music skills. This involves private lessons, recording their own playing, theory and music history.
Music education enables students to interact with sound, simultaneously engaging mind, body, and spirit. Through creating, performing, and listening to music, students experience the ways in which music evokes and conveys thoughts, images, and feelings. Music education makes a valuable and unique contribution to students’ intellectual growth, and integrates intellectual and emotional development. Shared experiences in music significantly contribute to the development of a healthier society through activities that respect and reflect the diversity of human experiences. Music education enables all learners to explore, create, perceive, and communicate thoughts, images, and feelings through music. These experiences are unique and essential, and make a significant contribution to learners’ lifelong development as educated citizens.
Required Prerequisites: None
Instrumental Music: Concert Band 11
This course gives students a chance to refine their instrumental music skills. This involves private lessons, recording their own playing, theory and music history.
Music education enables students to interact with sound, simultaneously engaging mind, body, and spirit. Through creating, performing, and listening to music, students experience the ways in which music evokes and conveys thoughts, images, and feelings. Music education makes a valuable and unique contribution to students’ intellectual growth, and integrates intellectual and emotional development. Shared experiences in music significantly contribute to the development of a healthier society through activities that respect and reflect the diversity of human experiences. Music education enables all learners to explore, create, perceive, and communicate thoughts, images, and feelings through music. These experiences are unique and essential, and make a significant contribution to learners’ lifelong development as educated citizens.
Required Prerequisites: None
Instrumental Music: Guitar 11
This course gives students a chance to refine their guitar playing skills. This involves private lessons, recording their own playing, theory and music history.
Music education enables students to interact with sound, simultaneously engaging mind, body, and spirit. Through creating, performing, and listening to music, students experience the ways in which music evokes and conveys thoughts, images, and feelings. Music education makes a valuable and unique contribution to students’ intellectual growth, and integrates intellectual and emotional development. Shared experiences in music significantly contribute to the development of a healthier society through activities that respect and reflect the diversity of human experiences. Music education enables all learners to explore, create, perceive, and communicate thoughts, images, and feelings through music. These experiences are unique and essential, and make a significant contribution to learners’ lifelong development as educated citizens.
Required Prerequisites: None
Career Life Connections 11/12
In Career Life Connections 11/12, students work through two major units of the Career Education for Grades 11/12: Career Life Connections coursework Units 1-6 (to be completed over the course of Grade 11), and a Capstone Project (to be completed over the course of Grade 12). Please note that this coursework and the Capstone Project must be completed before a student qualifies for graduation. Career Life Connections coursework includes the following units: My Digital Footprint, Professional and Social Media Networking, Communication Skills, Workplace Etiquette, Workplace Safety, and Volunteer and Work Experience.
Required Prerequisites: Career Life Education
Bible 11
“Bible class,” as we call it is more than a time for reading, discussing, thinking or debating. We have the privilege of allotting time daily for study and reflection so that we who seek God may grow to know and love Him and His ways more with each passing moment and so that we can better understand His intent and desire for our lives – that is, His desire to live His holy life through us!
We know that we live in a world where obedience is barely considered and rebellion is eagerly fostered and seemingly rewarded. As the day of Jesus’ second coming draws nearer it is all-the-more important that our lives are a declaration of the reality of who God is. This comes about not by mere understanding, but through a personal growing relationship with Jesus. This is what you will be encouraged and challenged toward in this class. After that, it’s up to you. Your “yes” belongs to God, not to men. This class is required for all full-time WCAS students.
Required Prerequisites: None
Psychology 11
Studying psychology serves to develop greater understanding of human development and behavior. Students who acquire sensitivity to multiple perspectives can make reasoned judgments about the relative merits of their own behavior, as well as the behavior of others. Psychology 11 will introduce students to: psychology and its links to developmental stages, the breadth of areas that are included in psychology from learning to stress as well as help students understand some career options related to psychology.
Required Prerequisites: None
Literary Studies 11
With a writing base already established in English 9 & 10, students in this class are encouraged to explore their writing voice and to experiment with different styles and techniques of writing. They are expected to read more in depth literature with layered meanings and plots, and they are exposed to poetry both for appreciation and technical evaluation. Students in Literary Studies 11 have the opportunity to conduct research on a topic of their choice to produce a first-year college-quality research paper. Public speaking and provincial examination prep are also part of this course.
Required Prerequisites: 4 Credits Grade 10 Language Arts
Foundations of Mathematics 11
This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understanding and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that do not require calculus. Topics include linear and quadratic inequalities, statistics, geometry scale representations, quadratic functions and financial literacy.
Required Prerequisites: Foundations of Math and Pre-Calc 10
Pre-Calculus 11
This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include quadratics, financial literacy, linear and quadratic inequalities, rational and radical equations, and trigonometry.
Required Prerequisites: Foundations of Math and Pre-Calc 10
Workplace Math 11
In Workplace Math 11, students study a variety of topics including slope, budgeting and financial literacy and 2D representations of 3D objects as well as graph interpretation.
Required Prerequisites: Foundations of Math and Pre-Calc 10 or Workplace Math 10
Physical Education 11
The purpose of this course is to encourage regular, enjoyable physical activity that contributes to a healthy body and mind. Students plan their own program and choose their own activities, which might range from something as simple as walking the dog to participation in team sports. In addition to the physical activity program, there are written activities and readings promoting and facilitating an active lifestyle.
Required Prerequisites: Physical Education 10
Chemistry 11
In Chemistry 11, students get to study so many different areas of chemistry, from basics of the periodic table to conversions in stoichiometry (the students always have a lot of fun with this word!). We complete units on atoms and molecules, chemical reaction type, basic chemistry calculations (conversion factors and significant digits), enthalpy changes, solubility, naming of organic and inorganic molecules, green chemistry, the mole, stoichiometry, and the periodic table.This class does involve basic math so make sure you have a calculator.
Required Prerequisites: Science 10
Life Sciences 11
This class studies everything living except for humans. We spend time studying ecology and the outdoors then spend time focusing more in depth on plants. We also learn about the function and form of invertebrates and vertebrates, from the small insects to large whales – it will be studied in this class. This class is a hands on class and through the face to face weeks we get to study and dissect several organisms.
Required Prerequisites: Science 10
Physics 11
The study of physics aims to understand the universe around us. Why do things work the way they work? In this course we will be exploring motion and the forces that cause it as well as energy and its transfer via waves.
Required Prerequisites: Science 10
French 11
This course builds on French 10. Students learn to share their ideas and opinions, express feelings, and talk everyday life. This includes students interests, profession, current events, and more.
Required Prerequisites: None
Italian 11
This course builds on Italian 10 and further develops the skills of listening, writing, reading and speaking with the emphasis on communicative competence. Language structures and vocabulary are taught through topics such as daily routine, special celebrations, and professions.
Required Prerequisites: None
Portuguese 11
This course builds on Portuguese 10 and further develops the skills of listening, writing, reading and speaking with the emphasis on communicative competence. Language structures and vocabulary are taught through topics such as daily routine, special celebrations, and professions.
Required Prerequisites: None
Spanish 11
This course builds on Spanish 10 and further develops the skills of listening, writing, reading and speaking with the emphasis on communicative competence. Language structures and vocabulary are taught through topics such as daily routine, special celebrations, and professions.
Required Prerequisites: None
Social Studies 11
This course covers 20th C. world history. Module 1 explores the structure of Canadian government, the political spectrum, and electoral systems. Modules 2 and 3 focus on Canada’s role in 20th-century history, including the two World Wars, United Nations’ peacekeeping efforts, and international affairs. Module 4 addresses population, standards of living, environmental challenges, and Canada’s response to global issues such as global warming and ozone layer depletion. The course also includes an exam preparation package, with sample essay questions and study tips.
Required Prerequisites: Social Studies 10