Courses

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  • AVI1O, Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open

    $450.00

    This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • BBI1O, Introduction to Business, Grade 9, Open

    $450.00

    This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • CGC1D, Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Academic

    $450.00

    This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place in which to live.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • ENG1D, English, Grade 9, Academic

    $450.00

    This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • FSF1D, Core French, Grade 9, Academic

    $450.00

    This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

    Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • HFN1O, Food and Nutrition, Grade 9, Open

    $450.00

    This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious food choices. Students will investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current trends, traditional eating patterns, food-marketing strategies, and individual needs. Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at the local and global level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop food-preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research methods in the area of food and nutrition.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • MPM1D, Principles of Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic

    $450.00

    This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines, and will determine the connections between different representations of a linear relation. They will also explore relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • SNC1D, Science, Grade 9, Academic

    $450.00

    This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and con- duct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • ASM2O, Media Arts, Grade 10, Open

    $450.00

    This course enables students to create media art works by exploring new media, emerging technologies such as digital animation, and a variety of traditional art forms such as film, photography, video, and visual arts. Students will acquire communications skills that are transferable beyond the media arts classroom and develop an understanding of responsible practices related to the creative process. Students will develop the skills necessary to create and interpret media art works.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • AVI2O, Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open

    $450.00

    This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • BBI2O, Introduction to Business, Grade 10, Open

    $450.00

    This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • CHC2D, Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic

    $450.00

    This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different individuals, groups, and communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities, in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada. Students will develop an understanding of some of the political developments and government policies that have had a lasting impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • CHV2O, Civics and Citizenship, Grade 10, Open

    $275.00

    This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $275

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  • ENG2D, English, Grade 10, Academic

    $450.00

    This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.

    Prerequisite: Grade 9 English, Academic or Applied
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • GLC20, Career Studies, Grade 10, Open

    $275.00

    This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores post-secondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $275

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  • HFN2O, Food and Nutrition, Grade 10, Open

    $450.00

    This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious food choices. Students will investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current trends, traditional eating patterns, food-marketing strategies, and individual needs. Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at the local and global level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop food-preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research methods in the area of food and nutrition.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • HIF2O, Exploring Family Studies, Grade 10, Open

    $450.00

    This course explores, within the context of families, some of the fundamental challenges people face: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will explore adolescent development and will have opportunities to develop interpersonal, decision-making, and practical skills related to daily life. They will learn about the diverse ways in which families function in Canada and will use research skills as they explore topics related to individual and family needs and resources.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • MPM2D, Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic

    $450.00

    This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

    Prerequisite: Grade 9 Mathematics, Academic, or Grade 9 Mathematics Transfer, Applied to Academic
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • SNC2D, Science, Grade 10, Academic

    $450.00

    This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.

    Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science, Academic or Applied
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • ASM3M, Media Arts, Grade 11, University/College

    $525.00

    This course focuses on the development of media arts skills through the production of art works involving traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques such as new media, computer animation, and web environments. Students will explore the evolution of media arts as an extension of traditional art forms, use the creative process to produce effective media art works, and critically analyse the unique characteristics of this art form. Students will examine the role of media artists in shaping audience perceptions of identity, culture, and values.

    Prerequisite: Media Arts, Grade 10, Open
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • AVI3M, Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College

    $525.00

    This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emerging technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., photography, video, computer graphics, information design).

    Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • CGG3O, Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective, Grade 11, Open

    $525.00

    This course focuses on issues related to travel and tourism within and between various regions of the world. Students will investigate unique environmental, sociocultural, economic, and political characteristics of selected world regions. They will explore travel patterns and trends as well as tensions related to tourism, and will predict future tourism destinations. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate the impact of the travel industry on natural environments and human communities.

    Prerequisite: Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • CIE3M, The Individual and the Economy, Grade 11, University/College

    $525.00

    This course explores issues and challenges facing the Canadian economy as well as the implications of various responses to them. Students will explore the economic role of firms, workers, and government as well as their own role as individual consumers and contributors, and how all of these roles affect stability and change in the Canadian economy. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, including economic models, to investigate the impact of economic issues and decisions at the individual, regional, and national level.

    Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • CLU3M, Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 11, University/College

    $525.00

    This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of laws relating to rights and freedoms in Canada; our legal system; and family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal law. Students will develop legal reasoning skills and will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process when investigating a range of legal issues and formulating and communicating informed opinions about them.

    Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • EMS3O, Media Studies, Grade 11, Open

    $525.00

    This course emphasizes knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand media communication in the twenty-first century and to use media effectively and responsibly. Through analyzing the forms and messages of a variety of media works and audience responses to them, and through creating their own media works, students will develop critical thinking skills, aesthetic and ethical judgement, and skills in viewing, representing, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

    Prerequisite: Grade 10 English, Academic or Applied
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • ENG3U, English, Grade 11, University

    $525.00

    This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.

    Prerequisite: Grade 10 English, Academic
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • GWL30, Designing Your Future, Grade 11, Open

    $525.00

    This course prepares students to make successful transitions to post-secondary destinations as they investigate specific post-secondary options based on their skills, interests, and personal characteristics. Students will explore the realities and opportunities of the workplace and examine factors that affect success, while refining their job-search and employability skills. Students will develop their portfolios with a focus on their targeted destination and develop an action plan for future success.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • HRT3M, World Religions and Belief Traditions: Perspectives, Issues, and Challenges, Grade 11, University/College

    $525.00

    This course provides students with opportunities to explore various world religions and belief traditions. Students will develop knowledge of the terms and concepts relevant to this area of study, will examine the ways in which religions and belief traditions meet various human needs, and will learn about the relationship between belief and action. They will examine sacred writings and teachings, consider how concepts of time and place influence different religions and belief traditions, and develop research and inquiry skills related to the study of human expressions of belief.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • HSP3U, Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, Grade 11, University

    $525.00

    This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.

    Prerequisite: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies)
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • MCR3U, Functions, Grade 11, University

    $525.00

    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
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • SBI3U, Biology, Grade 11, University

    $525.00

    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: Grade 10 Science, Academic
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • SCH3U, Chemistry, Grade 11, University

    $525.00

    This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behavior of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.

    Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • SPH3U, Physics, Grade 11, University

    $525.00

    This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy trans- formations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.

    Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • TGJ3M, Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College

    $525.00

    This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • ASM4M, Media Arts, Grade 12, University/College

    $525.00

    This course emphasizes the refinement of media arts skills through the creation of a thematic body of work by applying traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques such as multimedia, computer animation, installation art, and performance art. Students will develop works that express their views on contemporary issues and will create portfolios suitable for use in either career or post-secondary education applications. Students will critically analyse the role of media artists in shaping audience perceptions of identity, culture, and community values.

    Prerequisite: Media Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • AVI4M, Visual Arts, Grade 12, University/College

    $525.00

    This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • BAT4M, Financial Accounting Principles, Grade 12, University/College Preparation

    $525.00

    This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations

    Prerequisite: Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • BBB4M, International Business Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College

    $525.00

    This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for post-secondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • BBB4M, International Business Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College Fastrack

    $800.00

    This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for post-secondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $800

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  • BOH4M, Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College

    $525.00

    This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also emphasized.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • BOH4M, Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College Fastrack

    $800.00

    This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also emphasized.

    Prerequisite: None
    Tuition Fee: $800

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  • CGW4U, World Issues: A Geographic Analysis, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    In this course, students will address the challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. They will explore issues involving a wide range of topics, including economic disparities, threats to the environment, globalization, human rights, and quality of life, and analyse government policies, international agreements, and individual responsibilities relating to them. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including the use of spatial technologies, to investigate these complex issues and their impacts on natural and human communities around the world.

    Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • CHI4U, Canada: History, Identity, and Culture, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course traces the history of Canada, with a focus on the evolution of our national identity and culture as well as the identity and culture of various groups that make up Canada. Students will explore various developments and events, both national and international, from precontact to the present, and will examine various communities in Canada and how they have contributed to the development of identity and heritage in Canada. Students will investigate the development of culture and identity, including national identity, in Canada and how and why they have changed throughout the country’s history. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate the people, events, and forces that have shaped Canada.

    Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • CIA4U, Analysing Current Economic Issues, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course examines current Canadian and international economic issues, developments, policies, and practices from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the decisions that individuals and institutions, including governments, make in response to economic issues such as globalization, trade agreements, economic inequalities, regulation, and public spending. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, as well as economic models and theories, to investigate, and develop informed opinions about, economic trade-offs, growth, and sustainability and related economic issues.

    Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • ENG4C, English, Grade 12, College Preparation

    $525.00

    This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, 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 and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.

    Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • ENG4U, English, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.

    Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, University Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • ENG4U, English, Grade 12, University Fastrack

    $800.00

    This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.

    Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, University Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $800

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  • EWC4U, The Writer’s Craft, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project, and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.

    Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, University Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • HFA4U, Nutrition and Health, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by investigating issues related to nutrition and health.

    Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • HHG4M, Human Development throughout the Lifespan, Grade 12, University/College

    $525.00

    This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human development throughout the lifespan. Students will learn about a range of theoretical perspectives on human development. They will examine threats to healthy development as well as protective factors that promote resilience. Students will learn about physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development from the prenatal period through old age and will develop their research and inquiry skills by investigating issues related to human development.

    Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • HHS4U, Families in Canada, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories and research to analyse the development of individuals, intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. They will develop analytical tools that enable them to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies and practices intended to support families in Canada. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships.

    Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • HNB4M, The World of Fashion, Grade 12, University/College

    $525.00

    This course gives students the opportunity to explore the world of fashion. Students will learn how to create a fashion product using various tools, techniques, and technologies while developing their practical skills. Students will learn about various factors that affect the global fashion industry, the needs of specialized markets, and the impact of fibre and fabric production and care. In addition, they will learn about social and historical influences on fashion. Students will apply research skills when investigating aspects of the fashion world.

    Prerequisite: Any university, college, or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • HSB4U, Challenge and Change in Society, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.

    Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • MCV4U, Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three- dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.

    Prerequisite: Note: Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation, must be taken prior to or concurrently with Calculus and Vectors.
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • MDM4U, Mathematics of Data Management, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analyzing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.

    Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • MHF4U, Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.

    Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • OLC40, Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course, Grade 12, Open

    $525.00

    This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing.

    Prerequisite: Eligibility requirement: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. (Stu- dents who have already met the literacy requirement for graduation may be eligible to take the course under special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal.)
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • OLC40, Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course, Grade 12, Open Fastrack

    $800.00

    This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing.

    Prerequisite: Eligibility requirement: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. (Stu- dents who have already met the literacy requirement for graduation may be eligible to take the course under special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal.)
    Tuition Fee: $800

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  • Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership

    PLF4M, Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership, Grade 12, University/College

    $475.00

    In partnership with the Town of Aurora, this course enables students to explore the benefits of lifelong participation in active recreation and healthy leisure and to develop the leadership and coordinating skills needed to plan, organize, and safely implement recreational events and other activities related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote the benefits of healthy, active living to others through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that enhance their well-being. The course will prepare students for university programs in physical education and health and kinesiology and for college and university programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion, and fitness leadership.

    Prerequisite: Any health and physical education course
    Tuition Fee: $475

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  • SBI4U, Biology, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.

    Prerequisite: Grade 11 Biology, University Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • SCH4U, Chemistry, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

    Prerequisite: Grade 11 Chemistry, University Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • SPH4U, Physics, Grade 12, University

    $525.00

    This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.

    Prerequisite: Grade 11 Physics, University Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • TGJ4M, Communications Technology, Grade 12, University/College

    $525.00

    This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment.

    Prerequisite: Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • ESLBO, ESL Level 2, Open

    $450.00

    This course extends students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English for everyday and academic purposes. Students will participate in conversations in structured situations on a variety of familiar and new topics; read a variety of texts designed or adapted for English language learners; expand their knowledge of English grammatical structures and sentence patterns; and link English sentences to compose paragraphs. The course also supports students’ continuing adaptation to the Ontario school system by expanding their knowledge of diversity in their new province and country.

    Prerequisite: ESL Level 1 or equivalent
    Tuition Fee: $450

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  • ESLCO, ESL Level 3, Open

    $525.00

    This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadian issues.

    Prerequisite: ESL Level 2 or equivalent
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • ESLDO, ESL Level 4, Open

    $525.00

    This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in classroom and social situations and to participate in Canadian society as informed citizens. Students will develop the oral-presentation, reading, and writing skills required for success in all school subjects. They will extend listening and speaking skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond critically to a variety of print and media texts.

    Prerequisite: ESL Level 3 or equivalent
    Tuition Fee: $525

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  • ESLEO, ESL Level 5, Open

    $525.00

    This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.

    Prerequisite: ESL Level 4 or equivalent
    Tuition Fee: $525

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