英语

高二学术英语

所有的学生必须通过高二学术英语才能念高三学术英语。高二学术英语包括阅读，写作和口语交流。它继续着重加强学生在英语文学能力和语言能力上的修养。

高三学术英语

所有学生（交际英语学生除外）必须通过高三学术英语才能毕业。高三学术英语把学生 12 年在校所学综合在一起，帮助学生提高在英语阅读，写作，口语交流，文字欣赏能力和语言表述能力方面的自信心，独立性和素质修养。高三学术英语继续加强学生在文学水平和语言方面的修养。

高三学术英语是会考科目，会考成绩占总分的 40% 。

高二交际英语

没有达到高二学术英语标准的学生需要学高二交际英语。一般学交际英语的学生不能直接申报大学。英语学习侧重点和学术英语有所不同。

高三交际英语

没有达到高三学术英语标准的学生需要学高三交际英语。一般学交际英语的学生不能直接申报大学。和高三学术英语类似，它综合了英语阅读，写作和口语交流的技巧。它同样注重提高学生对文学和语言的修养。

高三交际英语是会考科目，会考成绩占总分的 40%

高二高三交际英语联读

这门课程是为那些重修高一或者高二英语，但是仍然希望能够按时毕业的学生准备的。在高三通过这门课程的话，学生可以同时获得高二交际英语和高三交际英语的成绩和学分。

社会学

高三地理

选课条件：学过高二社会学

课程包括自然地理和人文地理。自然地理内容有地球的结构和形成，气候和地球地表结构；人文地理内容有人类和环境的关系，资源管理、保护、污染和其他时事关心的问题。

会考课程，会考成绩占总分的 40%

高三历史

选课条件：学过高二社会学

高三历史讲的是世界史，包括 20 世纪的重大事件和历史趋势，主要集中在 1919 年到 1991 年之间的西方历史以及和西方历史有关的世界事件。这一年代大部分事件都受世界战争的影响和支配，例如欧洲经济大萧条；东西世界的冷战；殖民时代的终结；和新时代的兴起。同时这一年代也是经济，社会和科技改革的重要年代。高三历史从 1919 年的巴黎和平公约讲起一直到 1991 年苏维埃共和国的解体。

会考课程，会考成绩占总分的 40%

数学

高三微积分

选课条件：学过高二数学

这门功课可以看做是大学数学的准备课，对那些将来报考大学理科和工科专业方向的学生它很重要。课程内容包括微分，不定积分和积分入门。

科学

高二生物学

选课条件：学过高一科学

高二生物学是对生物概况进行介绍的入门课程。内容包括：适应与进化— DNA 和自然选择；微生物—病毒和细菌；植物学；动物学；生态学

高三生物学

选课条件：学过高一科学

高三生物学侧重点是人体生理学。基本内容包括：细胞生物学；人体解剖和生理—细胞，组织，和主要器官结构。

会考科目，会考成绩占总分 40%

高二化学

选课条件：学过高一科学

高二化学是关于实验课程的入门介绍，主要讲解物质的定义，分类和原理。内容包括：测量与运算；物质和物质的变化、分类；原子、分子和离子；摩尔的定义和计算；化学反应；原子理论；化学溶液；和有机化学的介绍

高三化学

选课条件：学过高二化学

高三化学为学生讲解如何运用实验课程研究问题，涉及了更高级的理论。课程主体是实验和实践解决问题，内容包括：化学反应工程；化学平衡；离子溶液；酸碱盐等。

高三化学是会考科目，会考成绩占总分的 40%

高二物理

选课条件：学过高一科学

高二物理是入门基础课程，概略的介绍物理原理及相关计算技巧，讲解理论和实践的联系，鼓励学生研究物理关系。内容包括：波动和光学；运动学；动力学；能量；狭义相对论；原子核裂变与聚变。

高三物理

选课条件：学过高二物理

高三物理是高级课程，涉及到大量和数学计算技巧有关的知识。此课程帮助学生提高分析能力，实验能力和解决问题的技巧。内容包括：平面矢量运动；动力学；矢量动力学；功和能；动量；平衡；圆周运动；引力；静电学；电路；电磁学

高三物理是会考科目，会考成绩占总分 40%

信息技术

高二信息技术

本课程分为两部分：应用数字信息交流和数字媒体发展。信息交流部分教授基础信息技术普及，学生将会分组合作处理问题和互相讨论。内容包括：打字，编辑，文字处理，制作表格，和网络信息查询。数字媒体部分教授关于数字视频制作的基础知识和工具，内容包括电影放映发展中的不同阶段；研究故事板设计，编写剧本和小组分工的重要性以及确定观众市场。

高三信息技术

本课程包括应用数字信息交流和数字媒体发展，选择和信息技术相关的高级软件教授学生使用，处理相关信息。学生将使用高级软件制作视频文件，并学习将文件以不同形式存储。学生将会选择一些脚本进行编辑。他们将学会如何正确，安全的进行操作。

商务课程

高二会计学

本课程提供会计学的基础概念 — 一个用来记录归纳金融活动的体系。学生将学习简单的财会原理；使用人工方法组织数据并做出记录，公布和归纳支出收入的情况，以及如何准备金融报表。学生需要模拟金融报表推断可能发生的变化和变化对公司金融状况的影响。

高三经济学

对商科专业感兴趣的学生可以选修本课程。课程教授经济方面的基础知识，例如产品元素，市场作用，政府决定对经济的影响。学生将学习使用不同的媒体和科技来研究，分析和解释当地的，国内的和国际的经济现象，同时引导他们解释评估经济发展趋势，在学习理解经济原理的基础上做出判断和决定。

体育

高二 / 高三 活动领导课

选课条件：学过高一体育

课程培养学生的领导能力，学生将协助体育老师组织校内体育活动，体育俱乐部和其他运动项目。课程鼓励学生发展领导能力同时尝试一些管理任务。课程内容包括：领导能力培训，领导理论，校内体育活动管理，联赛指导，器材管理和保养，行政管理，责任感和人际关系的提高。选择该课的学生也许需要每周至少利用一次午休时间安排校内体育活动和比赛等。

高二 / 高三 高级健身课

选课条件：学过高一体育

高级健身课是为那些希望在健身方面获取更多知识的学生提供的。学生将会提高对训练理论，营养学，如何避免运动伤害和健身课设计的理解。学生将在课堂学习理论知识，并在健身房实践。

高二体育课和高三体育课

选课条件：学过高一体育或者学过高二体育

体育课主要针对学生的体能训练。学生需要积极参加课上每一项活动并尽全力达标。高二和高三体育课将在高一体育课的基础上，侧重对体育活动领导能力的培养。课程旨在利用学生在高中的最后两年培养他们的体育技能，并且希望学生能够培养体育爱好并发展成为以后的生活乐趣。

艺术

高二艺术基础

高二艺术课既给已经有美术基础的学生在视觉艺术方面继续提供教育，如：素描，油画，雕刻，版画和传媒美术，同时也为没有基础但是爱好美术的学生提供基础教育。

高二戏剧表演

本课程侧重对舞台表演技巧的讲解，包括发音，表演姿势，舞台活动和剧作技巧。学生将要不断接受更高难度表演项目的挑战。

高三戏剧表演

在高二戏剧课的基础上，学习更高阶段的知识，包括戏剧史和戏剧对社会的影响。侧重表演和技能。要求学生能够在观众面前表演。

选课条件：学过高二戏剧表演和高二体育

高三表演课侧重舞蹈表演艺术。学生需要参加不同场合正式或者非正式的表演，通过这些表演提高表演技巧并学习相关知识。课程重点是教授学生如何掌握舞蹈动作和表演能力中的要素。同时学习不同社会形态下舞蹈艺术的发展也是课程要点。

应用技能

高二旅游课

主要讲解旅游业概述。旅游业是 BC 省甚至全世界发展最快的行业，也是 BC 省第二大就业产业。如果你喜欢和人打交道而且希望从事酒店管理或者旅游方面的工作，那么这门课程可以为你提供专业指导。课程内容包括：

- BC 省旅游业和加拿大旅游业

- 旅游与酒店管理业以及市场营销策略

- 择业技能，培训，和潜在职业选择

- 导游与旅游咨询

- 食品安全操作流程与饭店经营

学生将在实践中明白什么是旅游业，调查旅游行业的特点，做幻灯片宣传当地旅游景点，学习就业和培训经验，成为对 BC 省旅游业以及当地地理环境，旅游规划和文化的精通者。

ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS

English 11

English 11 is a mandatory course that all students must pass in order to proceed to a grade 12 English course needed for graduation. English 11 integrates the skills of reading, writing, and oral communication. It continues to develop and enhance students’ appreciation of literature and language.

English 12

English 12 is a mandatory course which all students, except those in Communications 12, must pass in order to graduate. English 12 draws together the learning experiences of 12 years of schooling. It encourages the development of students’ confidence, independence and appreciation in the areas of reading, writing, oral communication, viewing and representing. It continues to develop and enhance students’ appreciation of literature and language.

There is a Provincial Exam worth 40% of the final mark.

Communications 11

Communications 11, an alternative to English 11, is designed for students not proceeding directly to university or a university transfer program and who need a different pace and emphasis as they continue to learn English.

Communications 12

Communications 12, an alternative to English 12 is designed for students not proceeding directly to university or a university transfer program. Like English 12, it integrates the skills of reading, writing, and oral communication. It is also intended to develop and enhance students’ appreciation of literature and language.

There is a Provincial Exam worth 40% of the final mark.

Communications 11/12

Communications 11/12 is a course designed for students who have failed English 10 or English 11 and still wish to graduate on time. Upon successful completion of this course they will receive credit for Communications 11 and 12.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Geography 12

Pre-requisite: Social Studies 11

Both physical and human geography are studied in this course. The physical section considers the structure of the earth, the agents which help to shape the earth, climatology and the earth’s waters and lands. The human section considers man and his environment: resource management, conservation, pollution and other current concerns.

Evaluation includes an optional government final examination counting for 40% of the student’s final grade.

History 12

Pre-requisite: Social Studies 11

History 12 is a world history course that deals with the major events and trends of the 20th century. It concentrates on the time period between 1919 and 1991, with an emphasis on the West and its relation to world affairs. These years were dominated by the effects of the world wars, including the decline of European power, the polarization of the Cold War, the end of colonial empires, and the emergence of a new era. They were also years of significant economic, social and technological change. History 12 begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 and ends with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Evaluation includes an optional government final examination counting for 40% of the student’s final grade.

MATH

Calculus 12

Pre-requisite: Math 11

This course serves as an excellent preparatory course for university math. This course is important for students planning to take sciences and engineering at university. Course content is differentiation, antiderivatives, and introduction to integration.

SCIENCE

Biology 11

Pre-requisite: Science 10

Biology 11 is a survey course of living things. The following topics will be covered: Adaptation and Evolution – DNA and natural selection; Microbiology – viruses and bacteria; Plant Biology; Animal Biology; Ecology.

Biology 12

Pre-requisite: Science 10

Biology 12 concentrates on the physiology of the human body. The following topics are the basis for Biology 12: Cell biology; Human Anatomy and Physiology - cells, organs, the major organ systems.

Evaluation includes a provincial exam which is worth 40% of the final mark.

Chemistry 11

Pre-requisite: Science 10

Chemistry 11 is an introductory laboratory course concerned with the description, classification and theory of matter. The following topics are the basis for Chemistry 11: Measurement and numeracy, Matter and its changes, Classification and nomenclature of atoms, molecules and ions, Mole concept and calculations, Chemical reactions, Atomic Theory, Solution chemistry, and an introduction to Organic Chemistry.

Chemistry 12

Pre-requisite: Chemistry 11

Chemistry 12 is a problem-centered laboratory course involving more advanced concepts. Experimentation and problem solving are major parts of the course. The following topics are the basis for Chemistry 12: Reaction Kinetics; Equilibrium; Solubility of Ionic Substances; Acids, bases and Salts; Oxidation - Reduction Reaction.

Evaluation includes a provincial exam that is worth 40% of the final mark.

Physics 11

Pre-requisite: Science 10

Physics 11 is an introductory course concentrating on mathematical skills that focuses on the principles and theories of physics, encourages investigation of physical relationships, and illustrates the relationship between theory and application. The following topics are investigated: Wave Motion and Geometric Optics; Kinematics; Dynamics; Energy; Special Relativity; Nuclear Fission and Fusion.

Physics 12

Pre-requisite: Physics 11

Physics 12 is an advanced course that concentrates heavily on mathematical skills. This course will help students develop analytical, experimental and problem solving skills. The following topics will be studied: Vector Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Dynamics; Vector Dynamics; Work, Energy, and Power; Momentum; Equilibrium; Circular Motion; Gravitation; Electrostatics; Electric Circuits; Electromagnetism.

Evaluation includes a provincial exam which is worth 40% of the final mark.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology 11

This course will be a combination of applied digital communications and digital media development. In communications students develop basic ICT literacy skills as they work together to solve problems and communicate with one another. Skills learned will include keyboarding, editing, word-processing, using spreadsheets, and research using the Internet. In media development students develop a basic understanding of the processes and tools involved in digital video production, including stages of development in a movie project and research on the importance of storyboarding, scriptwriting, assigning team tasks, and targeting an intended audience.

Information Technology 12

This course will be a combination of applied digital communications and digital media development. Students develop skills related to advanced features of selected software and use ethical standards regarding information. Students will also use advanced software features to create desktop video productions and store files in various formats. Students will collect some raw footage for editing. They will follow correct handling, safety, and security procedures.

BUSINESS

Accounting 11

This course provides an introduction to basic accounting concepts – a system to record and summarize financial events. Students will learn how to use generally accepted accounting principle; organize data using manual methods to record, post and summarize transactions, and prepare financial statements and reports. Students will also be required to interpret financial statements and predict what changes may occur to affect the financial positions of a company.

Economics 12

Designed for those students who have a serious interest in postsecondary business studies, this course provides a foundation in economic concepts such as factors of production, the roles of markets, and the impact of government decisions on the economy. Students will use a variety of media and technological resources to research, analyze and interpret economic data at local, national and international levels. They will be encouraged to interpret and evaluate trends and make informed decisions based on their understanding of the economic principles studied.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Recreation Leadership 11/12

Pre-requisite: PE 10

In this class students will develop leadership skills and assist the Physical Education department in running the intramural, sports clubs and athletics program. It encourages the students to pursue active leadership as well as situational administrative tasks. Activities and skills learned and developed will include leadership training, leadership theory, administration of intramurals program, recruitment of minor officials and game related tasks, tournament directing, facility management and maintenance, administration, character growth, responsibility, and friendship. You will be needed a minimum of one lunch hour/week used to run intramurals programs, administration of tournaments.

Superfit 11/12

Pre-requisite: PE 10

Superfit will be an activity based class for students who want a more comprehensive course in fitness and conditioning. Students will improve their understanding of training principles, nutrition, prevention and care of athletic injuries and fitness program design. Students will learn the training principles in the classroom and apply them in fitness activities.

Physical Education 11 and Physical Education 12

Pre-requisite: PE 10 and PE 11 respectively.

Physical Education is focused mainly on the physical activity of students. Students are expected to participate actively and give their best effort toward every activity in this class. PE 11/12 is intended to build on the concepts taught in PE 10, with a stronger emphasis on participating in leadership roles. As students engage in their final years of High School PE, this course will hopefully give them the skills and the desire to live a lifetime of physical activity.

FINE ARTS

Art Foundations 11

Art 11 is designed to allow students with previous art experience to continue their education in the following visual expression areas of: drawing, painting, sculpture, print-making and media arts, but also to meet the needs of students who are taking art for the first time and need a foundation class.

Theatre Performance 11:Acting

Students begin to focus on theatre skills in Acting 11. Concentration is on developing voice control, gesture, stage movement and script work skills. Students will be presented with increasingly challenging projects and performance opportunities.

Theatre Performance 12:Acting

Pre-requisite: Theatre Performance 11

This course continues the work of Acting 11 at a more advanced level and will include research into theatre history and the impact of theatre/drama on society. Emphasis is on performance and technique. Performances in front of outside audiences are required.

Dance Performance 12

Pre-requisite: Theatre Performance 11 and PE 11

P erformance 12 focuses on dance as a performance art. By participating in formal and informal performances in a variety of settings, students increase their knowledge and develop skills in all phases of dance preparation and production. The emphasis is on refining students' control of the elements of movement and presentation. Developing their awareness of the social contexts in which dance occurs is also important.

APPLIED SKILLS

Tourism 11

This course gives students an overview of one of the fastest growing industries in B.C. and the globe, and the second largest employer in B.C. If you enjoy working with people and want to pursue a career in the Hospitality/Tourism field, this course and its certificate programs will be an asset. Content includes:

- Tourism locally in B.C. and Canada

- An understanding of the Hospitality/Tourism industry and Marketing strategies

- Job searching skills, training options and possible career choices

- Tour Guiding and Travel Counseling

- Safe food handling practices and restaurant skills

Students will explore the tourism industry through practical experiences, researching specific tourism sectors, creating power point on local tourist attractions, exploring employment and training experiences and become conversant with the geography, tourism possibilities and the culture of B.C. tourism.