Leadership 9 – 12

 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... Read more

Learning Strategies 9 – 12

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... Read more

Japanese 9

This is an introductory course requiring no previous knowledge of the language. Emphasis is on vocabulary building, pronunciation, and developing interpersonal communication skills. Through a variety of activities, the learner... Read more

Visual Arts 9 & 10

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... Read more

Social Studies 9

Students in Social Studies 9 will be exposed to various learning/teaching styles as they progress through the following curricular units:   World War One & Canada’s Role Revolutions Discrimination Local History Social... Read more

Science 9

This required course is designed to expose students to a variety of topics in the areas of Physical Science, Life Science and Earth and Space Science. The Scientific Method is... Read more

Hockey Academy 9-12

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... Read more

Athletic Leadership 9 & 10

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... Read more

Physical And Health Education 9 & 10

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... Read more

Musical Theatre 9 & 10

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... Read more

Spanish 9

This is an introductory course requiring no previous knowledge of the language. Emphasis is on vocabulary building, pronunciation, and developing interpersonal communication skills.  Through a variety of activities, the learner... Read more

French 9

Suggested Prerequisite: French 8 Students practice meaningful communication, both orally and in writing, about subjects relevant to the lives of young people. Themes include: food, music, leisure activities and movies. Students... Read more

Numeracy 9

A recommendation from a teacher and/or Inclusive Education is required to take this course.  Students will build their skills and confidence in math. ... Read more

Mathematics 9 Linear

This is a year-long option for Mathematics 9 (students attend math every day all year).  This course is intended for students who would benefit from additional time to both review... Read more

Mathematics 9

Mathematics 9 is recommended for students who are confident and competent in their Math 8 skills: basic facts (times tables), operations on integers (positive and negative numbers), working with fractions,... Read more

Foods Studies 9

 This course is an introduction to cooking fundamentals, techniques and ingredients. As well as learning kitchen basics, students will be able to prepare food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and, of... Read more

Textiles 9-12

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... Read more

English 9

This course stresses an understanding of literary forms; poems, stories, plays, essays, novels, and non-book media provide the resource material. Integrated with the literature and media study is a basic... Read more

Drama 9 & 10

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... Read more

Computer BASICs 9 – 12

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... Read more

Dance 9 & 10

 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... Read more

Entrepreneurship and Marketing 9 & 10

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... Read more

Junior Jazz Band Linear – 9 & 10

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... Read more

Concert Band Linear – 9 & 10

 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... Read more

Concert Choir 9-12

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... Read more

Metalwork 9 & 10

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... Read more

Woodwork 9 & 10

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... Read more

General Skills Explorations 9 & 10

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... Read more