COURSE CODE:  (FFRAL09)

Français Langue 9 is a course that focuses on the fundamentals of French language comprehension and production. Students will develop a strong base of grammatical concepts on which their fluency will grow over the next years to better communicate their ideas. The literary focus on the class will be based on Les Misérables among other texts in which we will seek to understand the characteristics of the novel and narrative structure, along with the role of literature as a reflection of society.

COURSE CODE:  FSCHF09

Students will study the development of Canada from pre-contact First Nations peoples, to the history of early contact between Europeans and natives. They will also study some European history, especially the concept of revolution as illustrated through the English Civil War and the French and Industrial Revolutions. Other topics include the geography of North America and some mapping.

COURSE CODE:  YLOE-0A

Conversation 10 is designed as a course to help incoming Grade 9 French Immersion students transition to the expectations of high school. The main area of focus will be oral production, both in spontaneous situations (such as interviews and improvisation activities), and prepared presentations (such as skits, songs, and speeches). With the goal of developing more oral fluency, we will also be working on phonetics, pronunciation, and vocabulary enrichment. This course is mandatory for all Grade 9 French Immersion students and will be taken in the first semester.

COURSE CODE: FEPSF09

This course will include an introduction and exposure to a wide variety of team, partner and individual activities with emphasis on basic skill development, fitness and sportsmanship. Activities may include volleyball, football, lacrosse, wrestling, minor games, basketball, dance, ultimate, badminton, track and field and softball. The health component is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that students need for lifelong physical and mental well-being. It focuses on personal coping skills in the areas of stress, technology, mental health, healthy relationships, and conflict. Students will also gain knowledge and skills surrounding the physical, emotional, and social aspects of psychoactive substance use and potentially addictive behaviours. This course will be taught in French with an emphasis on content-specific vocabulary.

COURSE CODE: FVAMF10

Arts Médiatiques 10 is a new elective course in the French Immersion Department. In this class, students will have the chance to learn, create, and communicate through principles of design and media production. By using various tools and technologies, students will develop new skills in photo and video production in order to express their creative thinking in novel ways. Students will be demonstrating their learning by applying the skills and knowledge learned throughout the course in a variety of short films and digital images.

COURSE CODE:  (FFOOD-10)

It’s time you learned your way around the kitchen! Surprise your family and friends with lots of delicious treats. We have yummy breakfasts, terrific lunches, sensational snacks and delicious dinners on the menu. Principles of food preparation are introduced and applied with an emphasis on healthy food choices. We start simple and work up to all your favourites. Grab an apron and join us in Food Studies 10. Only one of Foods Studies 10 or Études des Aliments 10 may be taken for credit.

COURSE CODE:  FFRAL10

In Français Langue 10, students will continue to build off the foundational skills they have developed in years past. The concepts seen in class will increase in complexity with a focus on the various past tenses and hypothetical sentence structure. There is also a greater concentration on sociolinguistics, namely how linguistic variations reflect the unique cultures within the Francophone world, and how our language adapts to different contexts.

COURSE CODE:  FSCH-10

This course focuses on the History of Canada during the 20^th century. It follows Canada’s achievements, victories, and failures both at home and during the great events that shook the 20^th century: World War 1, The Great Depression, World War 2, the Korean War, the Suez Crisis, the Rwandan genocide. An important section of this course is dedicated to the achievements and failures of previous governments (Diefenbaker, L. B. Pearson, P.E. Trudeau, Mulroney, and Chrétien) as well as the confrontation between anglophones and francophones during the Silent Revolution and especially during the October Crisis. The steps towards independence and the First Nations issues and their continuous struggle for recognition are also discussed (the Oka Crisis, Nisga’a Treaty, the creation of Nunavut, etc.). Students will continue to learn how to use historical thinking, with an emphasis on historical context, cause and effect, historical association, and symbolism.

COURSE CODE:   FCLE-10

This required course is designed to help students develop the skills they need to establish goals and make thoughtful decisions in these areas: education planning, career development, healthy decision-making and financial literacy. In addition, students will begin to work on the required components of the Career Life Connections and Capstone 12 program. *French Immersion Students only.

COURSE CODE: FVAMF10

Arts Médiatiques 10 is a new elective course in the French Immersion Department. In this class, students will have the chance to learn, create, and communicate through principles of design and media production. By using various tools and technologies, students will develop new skills in photo and video production in order to express their creative thinking in novel ways. Students will be demonstrating their learning by applying the skills and knowledge learned throughout the course in a variety of short films and digital images.

COURSE CODE:  FFOOD10

It’s time you learned your way around the kitchen! Surprise your family and friends with lots of delicious treats. We have yummy breakfasts, terrific lunches, sensational snacks and delicious dinners on the menu. Principles of food preparation are introduced and applied with an emphasis on healthy food choices. We start simple and work up to all your favourites. Grab an apron and join us in Food Studies 10. Only one of Foods Studies 10 or Études des Aliments 10 may be taken for credit.

COURSE CODE:  FFOOD11
  

This course is taught in French. With a quick review of the basics, it’s time for some real taste treats. Sticky cinnamon buns and fresh pies and pastry will test your will power. Meal planning and nutrition will provide the background to creating full course meals to tempt your palate. Bon appétit! Only one of Foods Studies 11 or Études des Aliments 11 may be taken for credit.

COURSE CODE:  FSPLG11
 

*This course may be offered in Period 1 or outside of the timetable.

This course has been developed to give students an opportunity to improve their French oral and writing skills and gain confidence in using the French language through their participation in a variety of communicative activities. Students will take part in discussions about various literary works where they learn to express their ideas and opinions. The approach supports student skill development and encourages meaningful methods of demonstrating communication in French.

COURSE CODE:  FNMD-11

This course is designed for the student to explore, discover, interpret and analyse the changing role and increasing influence of digital and print media in today’s society. This course recognizes that digital literacy is essential to the development of the digital citizen. This course will bring the students to think critically. Students will have many opportunities to demonstrate their understanding and communicate their ideas through a variety of digital media and communications.

COURSE CODE:  FLTST-11

The course is designated to encourage students to discover, explore, analyze and interpret film and literacy works from the Francophonie. By studying a variety of texts, the students will acquire a certain knowledge of the Francophone culture that will contribute to the development of their identity. The film component will enable the student to discover a variety of cinematographic works from different times, cultures styles and genres. Several film genres will allow students to explore their imagination and develop their creativity, writing style and speaking skills. The literacy component will enable the student to discover a variety of texts and literary works from different times, cultures, styles and genres.

COURSE CODE:  FWH-12
 

The course will explore the 20th Century World History from the immediate effects of World War I on the new geopolitical realities to the post-World War II global realignments of the economic, political, and social landscapes. Furthermore, History 12 will look upon the more recent events that shaped the world after the end of the Cold War and Canada’s role as a strong international voice of peace and progress. History 12 is designed to develop the students’ ability to use historical inquiry, recognize implicit and explicit ethical judgements, understand events and facts inside and outside their historical context, make reasoned ethical judgments, and assess the value of various historical accounts. Correspondingly, students are expected to achieve a high level of competency in elaborating minute analyses and construct solid syntheses. The course is based on both collaborative and inter-active activities including: discussions, critical debates, projects, jigsaw activities, roundtables, brainstorming, blogs, etc. * FRIM students must take this either in grade 11 or Cultures Comparées 12.

COURSE CODE: FCMCL12
 

This is the course where everything you have learned in History and Socials comes together! BUILD A CULTURAL PROTOTYPE FOR THE YEAR 3,000, based on the cultures presented in this course. Comparative Cultures 12 presents, compares and discusses various cultures: France, Rome-Italy, Germany, Russia, India, China and Japan. We will investigate these cultures’ origins and historical evolution, religions, customs and arts, their music and cinema and their current influences on the world. The presentations of each culture will use ample video and audio examples, as well as a representative film for each. All along this course, students will be involved in research, discussions, and debates in order to CREATE A NEW FUTURE CIVILIZATION, resulted from a symbiosis of the previous ones. . * FRIM students must take Histoire 12 or Cultures Comparées 12 either in grade 11 or 12.

COURSE CODE:  FWH-12
 

The course will explore the 20th Century World History from the immediate effects of World War I on the new geopolitical realities to the post-World War II global realignments of the economic, political, and social landscapes. Furthermore, History 12 will look upon the more recent events that shaped the world after the end of the Cold War and Canada’s role as a strong international voice of peace and progress. History 12 is designed to develop the students’ ability to use historical inquiry, recognize implicit and explicit ethical judgements, understand events and facts inside and outside their historical context, make reasoned ethical judgments, and assess the value of various historical accounts. Correspondingly, students are expected to achieve a high level of competency in elaborating minute analyses and construct solid syntheses. The course is based on both collaborative and inter-active activities including: discussions, critical debates, projects, jigsaw activities, roundtables, brainstorming, blogs, etc. * FRIM students must take this either in grade 11 or Cultures Comparées 12.

COURSE CODE:  FCMCL-12
 

This is the course where everything you have learned in History and Socials comes together! BUILD A CULTURAL PROTOTYPE FOR THE YEAR 3,000, based on the cultures presented in this course. Comparative Cultures 12 presents, compares and discusses various cultures: France, Rome-Italy, Germany, Russia, India, China and Japan. We will investigate these cultures’ origins and historical evolution, religions, customs and arts, their music and cinema and their current influences on the world. The presentations of each culture will use ample video and audio examples, as well as a representative film for each. All along this course, students will be involved in research, discussions, and debates in order to CREATE A NEW FUTURE CIVILIZATION, resulted from a symbiosis of the previous ones. . * FRIM students must take Histoire 12 or Cultures Comparées 12 either in grade 11 or 12.

COURSE CODE:  FSPLG-11
 

*This course may be offered in Period 1 or outside of the timetable.

This course has been developed to give students an opportunity to improve their French oral and writing skills and gain confidence in using the French language through their participation in a variety of communicative activities. Students will take part in discussions about various literary works where they learn to express their ideas and opinions. The approach supports student skill development and encourages meaningful methods of demonstrating communication in French.

COURSE CODE: FVAMF10

Arts Médiatiques 10 is a new elective course in the French Immersion Department. In this class, students will have the chance to learn, create, and communicate through principles of design and media production. By using various tools and technologies, students will develop new skills in photo and video production in order to express their creative thinking in novel ways. Students will be demonstrating their learning by applying the skills and knowledge learned throughout the course in a variety of short films and digital images.

COURSE CODE: FFOOD11
 

This course is taught in French. With a quick review of the basics, it’s time for some real taste treats. Sticky cinnamon buns and fresh pies and pastry will test your will power. Meal planning and nutrition will provide the background to creating full course meals to tempt your palate. Bon appétit! Only one of Foods Studies 11 or Études des Aliments 11 may be taken for credit.

COURSE CODE:  YED-2A-FR
 

This course is available to French Immersion students who have an aptitude for working with others, and top achievement in Français Langue, or Sciences Humaines. Students enrolled in this program must be responsible, possess good communication skills, patience, and appreciate diversity. A sense of humour would be an asset! Peer tutors may have opportunities for one to one tutoring and/or in-class tutoring. This program requires a time commitment outside of regularly scheduled classes and is strongly recommended for those students interested in a teaching career. A signature from a French Immersion teacher in an academic area is required.

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