This is a program open to students from the lower Vancouver Island regions that are presently enrolled in a Minor Hockey Association. Academy students receive academic support combined with hockey skills development including classes instructed by nationally trained staff, leadership and character development opportunities, instruction in fitness, nutrition, sport psychology,… Read more

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This course is a sport-specific program designed to develop student-athletes on a continuous, yearlong basis. This course is designed to have students learn a variety of scientific principles, techniques and methodologies pertaining to the human body. Topics will include physical training, preparation and recovery, practices that support mental wellbeing and… Read more

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This course is a sport-specific program designed to develop student-athletes on a continuous, yearlong basis. This course is designed to have students learn a variety of scientific principles, techniques and methodologies pertaining to the human body. Topics will include physical training, preparation and recovery, practices that support mental wellbeing and… Read more

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This is a yearlong course that is open to grade 10-12 students with advanced dance skills. This is for the dedicated dancer that wants to dance every day all year. Auditions will be held to select those with the skill level required for this course. Please refer to www.spectrumdance.weebly.com for… Read more

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Students must apply to be accepted into this course which is designed to allow like-minded students the opportunity to expel interests in a range of athletic pursuits. The course runs in conjunction with PE 9/10 for a double block of time.  Students will be given the opportunity to learn and… Read more

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This is a required course for graduation focusing on personal development, connections to the community and career life plans. Topics include the following: goal setting, workplace etiquette, global trends, and employability skills, just to name a few. This course is a graduation requirement for all students and is offered in… Read more

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More and more of our lives are heavily connected to the digital world around us. This course is designed to provide a strong understanding of the fundamentals related to using computers in a broad range of settings, as well as provide a basic understanding for various forms of technology that… Read more

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 Suggested prerequisite: Middle school band or equivalent or permission of the Band Director, Mr. Jolliffe. Band courses are a continuation of the acquisition of performance skills on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Also included is a study of the basic elements of music and its history and literature, through performance… Read more

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Suggested Prerequisite: No experience necessary.   Description: This Year Long performance-based ensemble focuses on contemporary vocal music and offers both an excellent entry-level class for passionate new singers, as well as a home for those with an established love of singing. All that is needed is a love of singing and… Read more

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 Creative Writing 10 is designed for students who have an interest in creative expression through language. The course provides students opportunities to build their writing skills through the exploration of identity, memory, and story in a range of genres. Within a supportive community of writers, students will collaborate and develop… Read more

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Developed for students in grades 10, 11 or 12, this exploratory course introduces students to the culinary arts profession under the guidance of a Red Seal Chef Instructor. Emphasis is given to the development of basic competencies related to the culinary profession and combines basic culinary theory with hands-on cooking…. Read more

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This outside of the timetable course is developed for students in grade 10, 11 and 12 who would like the opportunity to work in in the industrial kitchen during break and lunch throughout the semester. Students are given the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in all aspects of a… Read more

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 Dance Performance: Dance 9 Performance and Dance 10 Performance are open to all grade 9 and 10 students with or without previous dance training. The course exposes students to many different dance styles and aims to enable each student to develop their dance technique, muscular strength, flexibility, fitness level, and… Read more

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Whether you are newer to hip hop or are an experienced dancer wanting to strengthen your technique this course is for you! We will focus on strengthening hip hop culture, technique, grooving, isolations, and textures. We will dive deep er into learning various styles such as waving, popping, locking, house,… Read more

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Drama 9 and Drama 10 promotes and strengthens participation and personal development skills at their various levels of maturity. Through exercises and a final performance, students will become familiar with primary aspects of staging and performance development as it applies in the theatre and also in life skill areas such… Read more

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This is designed to support students in their development of written communication through a critical process of questioning, exploring, and sampling. Its focus is on the exploration of identity through texts, understand the social, cultural, geographical, and historical constructs of text, that self-representation through authentic First Peoples texts is a… Read more

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Are you ready to change the world? In this course, you will develop the skills to think like an entrepreneur and tackle global challenges. Start by building a collaborative team through Royal Roads teamwork framework and eduScrum practices. Dive into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), select one that… Read more

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Exploring Engineering 10 is a cross-curricular course combining “Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10” with “Skills Exploratory 10” into a YEAR LONG program.  This course is designed for students with high interest, creativity, and task commitment. Students considering this course should have strong, existing math skills and an interest in… Read more

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This course is a sport-specific program designed to develop student-athletes on a continuous, yearlong basis. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to develop an individualized training plan.  The goal is for this course to support and enhance fitness conditioning and cross training specific to students in the… Read more

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This course is a sport-specific program designed to develop student-athletes on a continuous, yearlong basis and will be offered outside of the timetable and in the mornings before the start of school. The course is: • Designed for serious student athletes. • Focuses on developing explosive and functional strength –… Read more

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As Canadians, we are a multicultural people, and this course introduces you to the cuisine of many cultures. Take a culinary trip across Canada—practical and theoretical work will cover the heritage and contrasting cuisines of numerous countries. Discover and enjoy the challenge of preparing multicultural foods that are part of… Read more

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This is the branch of math that most students will register in.  This branch of math allows access to all three branches of mathematics 11. Students should successfully complete Mathematics 9 and receive a recommendation from their math teacher to register for Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10.   This pathway… Read more

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 This is a year-long option for Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10.  This course is intended for students who would benefit from a slower pace to cover this dense curriculum.  This class will be paired with a learning strategies period where students will be able to do their math work… Read more

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Suggested Prerequisite: French 9 This course is an extension of French 9. Students will expand their vocabulary and their knowledge of verbs. They will master the past tense, thus being able to express themselves in the past, present and future tenses. New themes include summer activities, the media, part-time jobs,… Read more

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The introductory Grade 9 course covers the areas of woodwork, metalwork, power mechanics and drafting. These will be divided equally over the course of one semester. Each unit will emphasize safe practice in its venue and give a student a sample which may provide the basis for selecting further offerings… Read more

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Take your first step into the world of graphic design! Through hands-on activities, the instructor leads students in learning industry standard software like Adobe Illustrator as students develop current technical skills. This course focuses on learning how to draw in 2D on the computer and illustrate digital graphics for screen… Read more

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Explore your interest in all things design. This course expands on 2D drawing with an emphasis on commercial illustration. Learn how to conceptualize and apply your designs to products that we see and purchase in our everyday life. Through hands-on activities, the instructor leads students in learning industry standard software… Read more

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 This is an introductory course for students interested in beginning to learn to play the guitar. Also included is a study of the basic elements of music and its history specific to Rock and Roll, Folk and Funk.  A guitar will be provided (though you are welcome to bring your… Read more

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An Independent Studies class offers students the opportunity to develop and pursue their own educational goals as they relate to gardening and the production, sale and distribution of harvest boxes. Students will develop and self-assess their own learning goals in a flexible year-long course that is outside the timetable.  Students can expect experiential… Read more

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This is the perfect place to start learning and practicing the skills to be creative in the digital world. Students will use their computer workstations to complete tutorials and self-directed projects to explore a wide variety of concepts in creative areas:  Learn video creation using Premiere; shoot, compile, and edit… Read more

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 Suggested Prerequisite: Japanese 9. In a continuation of studies in Japanese, aiming to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities, special emphasis will be placed on effective communication strategies to increase learner confidence and to enhance positive experiences in language learning. Throughout the course, the learner will be exposed to… Read more

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Suggested prerequisite: Middle school band or equivalent. Must be enrolled in Concert Band 9 or 10 (exception by special permission of the instructor). Jazz Band is offered as a supplement to the regular Concert Band course.  Students will be introduced to various styles of music associated with jazz in a… Read more

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 Leadership 9, 10, 11 and 12 is held outside the regular schedule. Students are responsible for organizing a variety of school projects including dances, guest speakers and school and community events. Students will also receive many aspects of leadership and communication training. Students meet weekly at lunch on Wednesdays in… Read more

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Learning Strategies is an elective class that earns 4 credits and can be requested by students taking regular classes who need support with executive function, 1:1 academic, social emotional or behavioural support, study skills, remedial skills, as well as helping ensure access to accommodations for students with an IEP. Learning… Read more

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This course is open to Grade 10, 11 and 12 students. It focuses on the development of research skills, including students’ ability to access, use, evaluate and present information in many forms. Students will explore the organization, promotion and evaluation of library resources.  In addition, Library Science students will become… Read more

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 Literary Studies 10 is designed for students who are interested in the literature of a particular era, geographical area, or theme; or in the study of literature in general. The course allows students to delve more deeply into literature as they explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the… Read more

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This course explores the development of ideas with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. The process of developing ideas into metal products is the major theme. Areas explored will be metal art, machining, and welding. The learning of safe shop practices and procedures forms the backbone of this course.  Students… Read more

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Students in Musical Theatre 9/10 classes will work with a teaching team of three specialists in the areas of voice, dance, and drama. The course is designed to offer opportunities to hone skills in the musical theatre disciplines (singing, dancing, acting), engage in the rehearsal process, and provide performance opportunities… Read more

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Through instruction, rehearsal, and the mounting of a full-scale musical theatre production (to be announced each fall) students will learn and practice the skills of the musical theatre genre (acting, singing, dancing and backstage/technical work for those interested). This course runs outside of the timetable and requires dedication and commitment… Read more

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New Media 10 is a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. This course is intended to allow students and educators the flexibility to develop a program of study focusing on… Read more

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These courses offer students a self-directed study of their own creativity and organizational practice in the context of 35mm Black & White film photography. Course work will include creative analysis, camera function, film processing, darkroom printmaking and exhibition. The grade 12 course will involve the creation of a portfolio and… Read more

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In physical and health education courses, we encourage all students: to have fun to be physically active every day in class to develop skills in individual and team sports as well as recreational activities. to be involved in outdoor and indoor activities to be exposed to a variety of fitness training… Read more

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Students expand on the knowledge and skills developed in Science 9. Students have another chance to sample four disciplines in science before choosing one branch as a focus for their study in Grade 11. Topics include: structure of atoms, ions and molecules, classes of compounds, chemical reactions, radioactivity, origins of… Read more

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The Science 10 Enriched classes will be offered to students with high interest, creativity, and task commitment; there is no application required for these courses.  The purpose of the enriched class is to provide enrichment within and beyond the regular curriculum. Enrichment may include guest speakers, field trips, demonstrations, audiovisual… Read more

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 Students in Social Studies 10 will be exposed to various learning/teaching styles as they progress through Canadian 20th & 21st century history organized into the following curricular units:  Ideologies & Government  The 20’s The Great Depression  World War II & Canada’s Role  The Holocaust  Cold War & Peacekeeping  Canadian Identity … Read more

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Suggested Prerequisite: Spanish 9 In a continuation of studies in Spanish, aiming to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities, special emphasis will be placed on effective communication strategies to increase learner confidence and to enhance positive experiences in language learning. Throughout the course, the learner will be exposed to… Read more

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 This course is designed to run all year long, although students may take it in the fall or the spring if there are other courses, they want which conflict.  Students will earn credit through a combination of both class time (every second day, both semesters) and practical experience, providing technical… Read more

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Let your creativity take flight in Textiles 9-12! This course is designed to give you an updated, contemporary approach to sewing. The course will develop the creativity and personal expression of each student by utilizing a variety of fiber art, crafts, and fabric medium. Creative arts and crafts can enhance… Read more

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This course is designed to build self-confidence and basic skills in a variety of mediums. You may take this course in both grade 9 and grade 10.  Please note that projects will be different from year to year.  Topics covered will draw from the following:    Design-explore the elements of art… Read more

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Media Arts 10 This is an introduction to students who are looking for a course that not only teaches them digital filmmaking practices, but also allows them to improve their teambuilding and collaboration skills. Some focus areas will include learning how audiences are manipulated by media from a wide range… Read more

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Woodwork 9: Woodwork 9 covers project planning, designing, and making of projects in wood using the latest equipment and techniques.  Introduction to hand and power tools with an emphasis on safety will be the focus of the course.  Woodwork 10: This course is an introduction to the art of fine… Read more

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This course is designed for students who intend to enter the workforce, pursue a trades program, enter into an apprenticeship, and/or enroll in college. This pathway provides students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work… Read more

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Students prepare Spectrum’s Yearbook for publication and produce other in-house publications. Exhilarating and deadline-driven, this course offers a real-life experience in the world of digital publishing. Through hands-on experience, students will acquire skills in desktop publishing, digital photo editing and graphics creation using the latest industry standard software – InDesign,… Read more

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This course is designed to help students dedicate time to the combined practice of physical movement and mental/emotional techniques to help manage day to day life. Whether you are a dancer/athlete looking for increased strength and flexibility or someone trying yoga for the first time, this is the course for… Read more

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