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Dramatic Arts - Advanced
- ADAOA - O.A.C.
Through thematic exploration and the dramatic
medium, students are given the opportunity to deepen their awareness
of relevant moral issues. The complexity of these issues will
be studied through experiencing, devising, and analyzing innovative
theatre techniques and dramatic conventions. With Canadian issues
as a focus, students will explore, interpret and communicate a
variety of themes by experimenting with traditional dramatic genres
such as docudrama and the one-act play. Evaluation is based on
all aspects of daily course work, participation, attendance, drama
projects, written assignments, one independent study unit and
a final exam. Good writing skills are required to be successful.
In addition, this course will include studying a period of the
history of the theatre.
Pre-requisite: ADA2A and/or ADA4A
Highly Recommended: Successful completion of Grade 12 Advanced
English (ENG4AO)
Attendance is vital in order to succeed in all of the
above courses.
An incidental fee of $6.00 -
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| Music
Music programs at St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School emphasize
the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between
challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, creativity
and imagination. Music can touch the soul in a powerful way. The
music students have a unique opportunity to enhance their lives,
bring joy to others, and give glory to God through musical studies
and performances.
A fee of $20 will be charged for music studio supplies
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Instrumental Music - AMUOAO
- O.A.C.
This course is designed for students who have
achieved a high level of musical ability and have a good understanding
of the fundamental of music. Students will be expected to play
challenging music from the concert band repertoire as well as
assume a leadership role in the St. Mary's C.S.S. Concert Band.
A significant amount of the listening - and history component
of this course is completed through independent study.
Pre-requisite: One Senior Division advanced
level credit in music.
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Vocal Music - AMUOAO - O.A.C.
This course is designed for students who have
achieved a high level of singing ability and have a good understanding
of the fundamental of music. Students will be expected to sing
a challenging repertoire of choral music as well as assume a leadership
role in the St. Mary's C.S.S. Liturgical Choir. A significant
amount of the listening, history, and analysis component of this
course is to be completed through independent study.
Prerequisite: One Senior Division
advanced level credit in music.
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Visual Arts - AVIOAO - O.A.C.
This course is intended for student planning
to study at the university level.
Course time consists of:
a) 50% studio work where students develop a major portfolio of
self-directed art work
b) 50% history component focusing on the major art history periods
and art criticism
This course requires much out of class work and a mature approach
by the student.
Studio Fee of $20 will be charged for art materials.
Pre-requisites: one senior Visual Arts course at the Advanced
level
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| Business |
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Accounting - BACOAO - O.A.C.
This course is intended primarily for students
who wish to pursue further studies at a university. The study
of accounting at the OAC level will provide students with a better
understanding of the business world providing an in-depth study
of generally accepted accounting principles, financial-accounting
procedures used by business and the analysis of financial data.
The use of accounting as a decision making tool will be emphasized.
Students will be required to purchase a workbook.
** A fee of $25.00 will be charged for workbooks.
Prerequisite: Introduction to
Financial Accounting, Grade 11, University/College |
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| Computer Science |
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| Computer Science - DCCOAO - O.A.C.
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to
work on a variety of problems reflecting the real world. The course
is based on a series of case studies. Each case study will include
several or all of the following objectives: analyzing problems,
developing solutions validating solutions and communications.
Students will develop their interpersonal skills by working with
others in a group situation. They will also be allowed to be creative
in their area of interest and use their talents and abilities
to full capacity in using the computer to solve real-life problems.
Recommended: DSC4A Lab Fees: $5.00
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| English |
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Conflict and Social Pressure - ENG4AO
- ADVANCED
This course focuses on students' attention on
writing, reading and speaking The aim is to consolidate the literary
and language skills attained thus far. In varied written assignments,
students are encouraged to clarify, restructure, organize and
revise their work effectively. Emphasis is placed on the relation
of personal experience to the study of various literacy genres.
Many opportunities to improve oral skills and build self-confidence
are provided through discussions and oral presentations. Students
are required to produce well-defended and thoroughly researched
essays, as well as reading both widely and independently.
Recommended.- ENG3A |
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Conflict and Social Pressure - Grade
12 - ENG4B - BASIC
This course is designed to build students communication
skills in their final year of secondary education before they
enter the workplace or proceed to post-secondary study or training.
Students will be expected to follow an independent reading program,
but the main emphasis of in-class work will be on practical applications
of English, such as letters of applications and resumes. |
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Getting Ready for College and the World
of Work Grade 12 - ENG4G - GENERAL
Students are encouraged to differentiate more
carefully between opinion and fact through the analysis of variety
of literary genres and the media. This course aims to solidify
the skills and concepts acquired by students in their study of
language and literature thus far. Through a focus on skills, attitudes
and knowledge essential to success in college programs, the course
enhances student motivation and program relevance for college
bound students. As an integral part of this course, students think
critically about
themselves, their goals, their society and their relationships,
from an explicitly Catholic perspective. Writing activities aim
at improving coherence in student writing. Students in this course
gain practical experience in writing and proofreading through
their participation in publishing their school newspaper. Class
participation, group work, oral presentations and independent
reading are also required.
Recommended: ENG3G |
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English Yearbook Journalism - EMD4Al
- ADVANCED
Taken in conjunction with TGJ4A1, this course
is meant to teach the skills of journalism, communication, and
publishing. An integral part of the program is the preparation
of the school yearbook, a hands-on experience which gives meaning
to classroom theory. This classroom activity is closely related
to the 'real world" challenges of meeting deadlines and producing
a valuable product.
Recommended: ENG3A and/or Visual
Arts credit Co-requisite: TGJ4Al |
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Language & Literature (OAC) - Advanced
- ENGOA - ADVANCED
This course is required for university entrance.
Students will study a variety of literary genres chosen, not only
for their literary importance, but also as models for personal
writing. They will examine usage, structure and style, and consider
the audience, purpose and tone of the literature selections. Students
will also complete an independent study project. However, it is
strongly recommended that students successfully complete grade
12 Advanced English before attempting this course.
Recommended: ENG3A and/or Visual
Arts credit Co-requisite: TGJ4Al
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Writers Craft - EWCOAO - OAC
This course is a workshop designed for self-motivated
students who enjoy writing, who wish to enhance their skills in
critical thinking and further develop their writing skills and
who seek to develop lifelong writing habits. About fifty percent
of the time is spent on the writing process, creating various
types of writing for different purposes and audiences. The course
reading include selections chosen as appropriate resources, samples
and models of the writer's craft for students to analyze and emulate
in their own writing Students will demonstrate a mature level
collaboration with their teacher and with other students by sharing
many of the workshop responsibilities: planning and completing
an independent study project, experimenting with language and
literacy forms, tracking their progress in writing folders, and
co-operating in a variety of other in-class activities. All students
will write one formal examination.
Recommended: ENG4A |
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| Family Studies |
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| Families in Canadian Society (OAC) Advanced
- NFOOA
The purpose of this course is to allow students to study family
processes and dynamics within the framework of the family life
cycle. Students will begin to comprehend some of the reasons for
the wide range of behaviours exhibited in families. They will
also become familiar with the historical and cross-cultural roots
of Canadian families and the ways in which they adapt to the needs
of the individual, the family group and society.
Recommended: Advanced Senior Social Science
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| Geography |
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| World Issues - GWIOAO - O.A.C.
Why does the modem world seem to be so messed-up? Everyday we
read about wars, over-population and hunger, environmental degradation
and ozone depletion. Find out how we've gotten into this mess
and examine some alternative solutions. Students taking this course
must be prepared to do work at an OAC level.
Pre-requisite: Credit in Advanced Senior Social
Science
Recommended: English Advanced
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| History |
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| Law - HLWOA - O.A.C.
This course will provide students with the sophisticated understanding
and broad skills needed for full participation in society. Topics
to be covered will include human rights and freedom, law and the
world community and current issues in Canadian law. Students are
expected to be prepared to accept the
challenges of an OAC level workload.
Pre-requisite: Credit in Advanced Senior Social
Science
Recommended: ENG4A
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| Canada in a North American Perspective
- HCNOA - O.A.C.
An examination of problems in North American History from the
arrival of the first Europeans to the present with discussion
of the various interpretations of historians. Content emphasizes
such themes as modem social and economic problems; Canadian federalism;
the question of identity; British and American influences on Canada
and the issue of separation in Quebec. Seminar discussion and
historical writing skills are emphasized. Students are expected
to do reading and writing at an OAC level.
Pre-requisite: Credit in Advanced Senior Social
Science Recommended: ENG4A
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| Economics - HXEOA - O.A.C.
In this course students will examine current economic issues
and develop the framework they will need to understand the economic
goals of the Canadian economy. They will examine economic stability,
growth, what constitutes a viable balance of payments, exchange
rates and other economic concepts. Students are expected to be
prepared to handle the challenge of OAC level material.
Pre-requisite: Credit
in Advanced Senior Social Science Recommended: ENG4A
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| International Languages |
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French - FSFOA - O.A.C.
This course consists of intense work in written
and oral French. At the end of the course, students will be able
to participate in conversation, understand the general meaning
of radio and TV programs and write personal correspondence. Literature
is an important part of this course thus, field trips to see plays
will also be included.
Pre-requisite: FSF3A
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Polish - LRPOA - O.A.C.
This course consists of intense work in written
and oral Polish. Difficult grammatical structures will be studied.
Students will learn Polish poetry and they will study books by
some popular Polish authors.
Pre-requisite: LRP3A |
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Portuguese - LWPOA - O.A.C.
This course includes: an introduction to Portuguese
poetry; reading books by some popular Portuguese authors; a study
of Lusiadas by Camoes; difficult grammatical structures such as
the subjunctive will be introduced.
Pre-requisite: LWP3A
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| Spanish - LWSOA - O.A.C.
This course consists on intense work in written
and oral Spanish. Difficult grammatical structures will be studied.
There will be an introduction to literature.
Pre-requisite: LWS3A
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| Mathematics |
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Mathematics for Technology
Grade 12 - MTT4G - General
This course shall pay particular attention to
the consolidation of the computational and algebraic skills learned
in the Grade 11 course and further developed in this course. Emphasis
will be placed on mathematical symbolism as a clear means of communication
and as a problem-solving device.
Topics covered in this course will include. Real Numbers, Powers
and Radicals, Polynomials and Rational Expressions; Equations;
Properties of Geometric Figures; Trigonometry; and Statistics.
Prerequisite: MTT3G or MAT3A
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| MATHEMATICS OAC
In the Ontario Academic Courses in Mathematics students will
make appropriate use of the direct proof, indirect proof, proof
by listing all possible cases, disproof by counter example, and
disproof by contradiction. Students in Algebra and Geometry should
demonstrate an understanding of proof by mathematical induction.
The Calculus course should be taken by every student intending
to enroll in a university.
The Algebra and Geometry course is appropriate for students
who intend to study mathematics at the university level. Normally
a student would treat this course as a complement to the Calculus
course.
NOTE: Students should refer to current calendars
of the universities of their choice for advice on the selection
of appropriate Ontario Academic Courses in mathematics.
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| Algebra & Geometry - MAGOA - O.A.C.
The above is a course that will look at five main topics; Transformations
and Matrices - translations; matrices and linear transformations;
matrices and conic sections: Geometric Vectors - Vectors as directed
line segments; application of vectors; linear combination of vectors:
Cartesian Vectors - vectors as ordered pairs and ordered triples;
vector equations of lines and planes; scalar equations of lines
and planes: Complex Numbers: Mathematical Induction.
Prerequisite: MAT4A
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| Calculus - MCAOA - O.A.C.
Calculus is a course that will look at three main areas: Limits
and Derivative - Limits; simple derivatives; fundamental properties
of derivatives; derivatives of trigonometric functions; derivatives
of exponential and logarithmic functions. Applications of Derivatives
- tangents; rate of change; extreme values; curve sketching Anti
differentiation - solution of differential equations; application
of differential equations; area.
Prerequisite: MAT4AO
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| Physical & Health Education |
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- Evaluation for all Physical and Health Education
course is based largely on effort and participation.
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| Physical & Health Education - Bio
scientific Approach - PPBOA - O.A.C.
This course includes a classroom study of the following units:
human performance, growth and development, physical fitness, coaching
and training, sport in society, and current trends in sport. In
order to study these topics in depth, some classes will be conducted
in the gym or outdoors. This course is recommended for any student
interested in following health related careers at the post secondary
level.
Prerequisite: Senior,
Advanced PHE
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