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Tourism 12

Pre-requisite: Tourism 11

Note: Optional charge for certificate courses and field trips

Students examine current tourism trends, develop destination-planning skills, and focus on the adventure and accommodation sectors. Students may have the opportunity to obtain industry-recognized certificates such as Super Host Service across Cultures, Super Host Customers with Disabilities, Food Safe Level II, Front Desk Agent, Adventure Tourism, and Emergency First Aid (time permitting). This course is highly recommended for students interested in world travel or post-secondary studies or employment in the tourism industry. Students that complete Tourism 11 and 12 and have industry-related work experience are eligible for a national Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism certificate and advanced placement into CNC tourism programs.

Marketing 12

Students learn how marketing helps businesses determine and meet customer needs, how businesses present a variety of products and services, and how marketing helps businesses and individuals succeed. A practical activity-based course that involves using the 4 Ps of marketing to develop, price, and promote a unique product or service.

Work Experience 12 (yearlong)

Provides students with an opportunity to participate in, observe or learn about the performance of tasks and responsibilities related to an occupation or career. The goal is to help students prepare for the transition from secondary school to the world of work, and help students connect what they learn in the classroom with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed in the workplace. In-school orientation prepares students prior to monitored worksite placements.

Computer and Information Technology

Information Technology 8

Students will have fun creating presentations, videos, and digital publications to learn the power of the world of digital media. Students will work with computers and digital video cameras while using a variety of software. The major emphasis of the 5 week course is learning how to work on a school digital network. While in the course they will learn computer skills needed for many courses in their high school years. They will also learn how to retrieve their works, edit and improve them, then save and hand-in in a digital format to their instructors.

Information Technology 10

Whether you have a little experience with computer applications or a lot this course will allow you to learn new

Skills or refine skills you already have. You will combine technology, business and design skills. The topics

covered in the course include: Learning about MS Office Suite ¨C using Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint to create

documents, photo albums, posters, etc. You will learn how to make your own short films using video editing

software. You will use digital cameras, edit photos using Photoshop, and create your own digital photo albums.

You will have the opportunity to evaluate existing blogs and to create your own. You will learn some basics of

Adobe InDesign online publication and create your own e-Pubs and advertising materials. You will learn Webpage

Design. We will include how to build a computer through learning about computer architecture (what’s inside a

Computer). A final project will allow you to focus on an area of interest for you and showcase your learning in that

Area. In the past students have designed games, completed 3D Animation projects, films, etc. **Being able to

Use technology today is a fundamental as being able to read and write.** This course is offered for

Students in grade 9 or 10.

Drama Film and TV 11

Drama Film and TV 12

Pre-requisite: Drama Film and TV 11

This course is your chance to explore film-making. In this course you will work in groups to make several fun and entertaining videos. It is a chance to try out the specific equipment we have for this course including different types of lighting and backdrops, different types of microphones, lenses, recording studio and our new Glide Cam (steady cam). You will be introduced to editing techniques using the new Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects CS6 software for enhancing the look and visual effects of your films. You will explore the process of taking a film from the idea stage through to completion and distribution. We always wrap up the semester with an Oscars Awards Ceremony for best Actor/Actress, Best Post Production, and Best Picture. This course appeals to those who like to act, edit special effects, work in groups, write scripts and learn to operate video equipment. In grade

12 we build on what was learned in the previous course.

ICTM: Digital Media 11

ICTM: Digital Media 12

Pre-requisite: Information Technology 11

This course is an opportunity for advanced training in media software and design. Media design includes how to create images that capture attention, videos that wow, websites that look professional and animation with realistic motion. We will cover in-depth features and instruction for Adobe Photoshop Professional, Adobe Flash Professional, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Premiere Pro. These are the skills a lot of businesses are after in the print and media design industry. These topics are also great for having a lot more fun with the media that you currently create. In grade 12 we build on what was learned in the previous course.

Digital Photography 11

This course will teach students to understand and leverage the manual settings and controls on a digital camera to produce clear, well-exposed, and interesting photographs. Students will learn to experiment with composition and lighting to change the look of their pictures. Digital photography allows exciting possibilities for coloration, HDR, and raw image processing. Working with our photos in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge will be a part of learning to fix, enhance and edit photos. Students will learn ways of achieving different effects

and improve their ability to critique photos. Photography and photo editing can become a career skill or simply an enjoyable past time. This course is offered for students from grade 10 to 12 but is a grade 11 level elective.

Dance

Dance history, creative, modern, hip hop, social and folk dance are possible topics for this active, participation based course. Students will explore technical and compositional skills and analyze the cultural context and evolution of different genres of dance. Principles of movement and health and fitness (alignment, balance, flexibility, strength, and breathing) will be applied to dance.

Dance Performance 11

Focuses on dance as a performance art. By participating in formal and informal performances, students will learn the skills and attitudes necessary to work within a performance group including teamwork, adaptability, support and leadership. Students will learn and perform dances from a variety of genres that could include, jazz, hip hop, creative, modern, social, cultural and line dance.

Dance Performance 12

Pre-requisite: Performance 11

Building on the knowledge and skills of Performance 11, students will continue to improve their skills in a variety of dance forms while participating in formal and informal performances. The process of refining and polishing requires dancers to self-assess and continue to set new performance goals based on feedback from peers and teachers. Styles of dance could include musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, creative, modern, social and cultural dance.

Dance Choreography 11

Students will learn to create dances intended for a variety of audiences. Using a variety of genres of dance which could include musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, creative, modern, social and cultural dance, students learn to explore, create, refine and produce dance using the elements of movement. This is an active, participation based course and students are expected to perform as well as choreograph.

Dance Choreography 12

Pre-requisite: Choreography 11

Building on the skills and knowledge from Choreography 11, students will take a larger role in choreographing dances for themselves and classmates. The course will focus on participation, student choreography, personal exploration and performance. Students will have the opportunity to apply a range of techniques in composing dance in some of the diverse styles and genres found in Canadian society.

English

Humanities 8

English 9

Students will continue to develop the communication skills introduced in English 8. They will explore more challenging works of literature and in doing so; develop their ability to draw inferences from written and spoken work. They will further develop their ability to write using the writing process.

English 10

Skills of reading, writing, speaking and visual communication are extended and developed. This has a mandatory provincial exam.

English 10 First Peoples

This course is academically equivalent to English 10, and as such, students are expected to write the English 10

First Peoples provincial exam in order to meet BC’s graduation requirements. English First Peoples is intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers and students. It represents an invitation to all learners to explore and discover First peoples’ worldviews through the study of literary, informational and media text with local, Canadian and International First Peoples’ content. This has a mandatory provincial exam.

English 9 & 10 Honours

Students will be selected for these honours courses based on their marks in the preceding English course. The courses will cover all the requirements of English 9 and 10 at the appropriate grade level plus some topics in more depth or breadth than the regular program. Students with an aptitude for language arts who plan on pursuing a university degree and a career in this area are encouraged to maintain marks and work habits to meet the selection criteria.

English 11

It is strongly recommended that students who take this course have achieved a mark of C or improving English 10 and have good work habits. Increasingly sophisticated activities and materials are used for critical study and literary appreciation of novels, short stories and drama, and may include Shakespeare. Students will develop proficiency in writing creative, expository and persuasive essays. Vocabulary development, oral presentations and class discussions are integral to the course. Homework completion is required.

English 11 First Peoples

This course is academically equivalent to English 11. Unlike regular stream English classes, English First Peoples’ uses media as its core. Aboriginal films from around the world will be studied. From these films aspects will be taken to write, blog and produce video. This is an exciting way to experience an English course while exploring First Peoples’ culture through the medium of film.

English 11 Honours

Designed to interest and challenge students who have strong English capabilities. Students are exposed to increasingly sophisticated activities and materials used for critical study and literary appreciation of novels, short stories and drama, including Shakespeare. Essay writing, on-going vocabulary development, oral presentations, and class discussions are integral to the course.

English 12

Pre-requisite: English 11

Students will continue to refine language skills and develop the ability to form well-reasoned judgments, expressed in both written and oral forms, and engage in a wide range of genres and authors. The reading lists include work by Canadian, American, British and European authors. Drama is read, analyzed and dramatized.

English 12 First Peoples

Pre-requisite: English 11

This course is academically equivalent to English 12, and as such, students are expected to write the English 12

First Peoples’ provincial exam in order to meet BC’s graduation requirements. A key feature of this course is its focus on texts that present authentic First Peoples’ perspectives through the inclusion of historical and contemporary texts created by or with First Peoples’. Students examine literature that represents a wide range of themes including First Peoples’ connection with the land, the role of Elders, the experience of colonization, the land question, residential schools and the role of humour in First Peoples’ Literature.

Communications 11

Pre-requisite: Recommendation from Grade 10 English teacher

This course is designed for students who have found earlier English courses challenging. Various literary pieces and the role of advertising and media will be analyzed and discussed. Students will engage in activities that will improve those written and oral communications skills necessary in the work place, including resumes, letters of application and power point presentations.

Communications 12

Pre-requisite: Communications 11 or English 11

Students will continue to develop practical writing and communications skills through the study of various literary genres as well as through a study of the effects of media and technology. Students will also study those writing and other communication formats useful in the workplace or in trades programs. Communications 12 is accepted in most post-secondary trades courses and is a requirement for a BC Dogwood certificate.

This course is academically equivalent to English 12, and as such, students are expected to write the English 12

First Peoples provincial exam in order to meet BC’s graduation requirements.

English Literature 12

Pre-requisite: English 11

LIT 12 allows greater freedom for both the teacher and students to explore the works of a number of writers. A quarter of the course is devoted to "core studies," a survey of representative works from several literary periods. For the remainder, students choose three of the following options for further in-depth study: prose, poetry, drama or independent studies. This course is recommended for students who enjoy literature and who are planning to continue English studies beyond high school.

AP English Literature & Composition (12 Credits possible, yearlong)

Pre-requisites: A “B” average in English 11, Honours English 11 recommended

This enriched two-semester course in senior English will engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of college level literature in order to deepen their understanding of the ways in which writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. Students are required to write the English 12 provincial exam in January, and may choose to write the Advanced Placement exam in May. The Literature 12 component of the course (spring semester) is a survey course of English poetry, drama, and prose dating from the Anglo-Saxon period to the twenty-first century.

English 12 ¨C 4 credits, Literature 12 ¨C 4 credits, AP English (students must write the AP exam for credit) ¨C 4 credits

Writing 12

Pre-requisite: English 11

Designed for students with both an interest and aptitude in creative writing. It gives students the opportunity to

read and write traditional and experimental works, to participate in writers’ workshops and to seek publication.

Food and Textiles Studies

Cooks Training 11 - Industrial Foods

Pre-requisite: a desire to work in a fun and informative full-scale commercial kitchen.

This course covers Commercial food studies and practice at the pre-apprentice

level. Basic and fundamental techniques of a commercial kitchen are developed. This course leads to Level 1 Cook Trade (1994), with an introduction to hospitality foods management functions and cost control. Food safety and kitchen sanitation are stressed.

Cafeteria Training 11 ¨C Commercial Cooking

Pre-requisite: A desire to work in a variety of areas in a full-scale commercial kitchen in a way that will introduce the students to the possibilities inherent in the cooking trade.

The emphasis in this course is quantity food preparation and service skills development. Students will learn about menu planning through ingredient selection, receiving, storing, preparing, presenting and serving food. Catering skills are developed through on-going catering functions in addition to catering to the school population. As with all food services courses sanitation and food safety are emphasized.

Cooks Training 12 ¨C Industrial Foods

Pre-requisite: Cooks Training 11

This course is a continuation of Cooks Training 11. Students will be expected to expand on knowledge gained in Cooks Training 11. Students will also develop the ability to problem solve, individually and in group situations. Commercial food studies and practice at the pre-apprentice level. This course leads to Level 1 Cook Trade (1994), with an introduction to hospitality foods management functions and cost control. Students will be given the opportunity to spend a day at CNC Culinary Arts department. These steps help obtain journeyperson status as a cook, leading to the position of Chef.

Cafeteria Training 12 ¨C Commercial Cooking

Pre-requisite: Cafeteria Training 11

This course is a continuation and expansion of Commercial Cooking 11. The emphasis is on quantity food preparation and service skills development. Students will learn about menu planning through ingredient selection, receiving, storing, preparing, presenting and serving food. Also the ability to problem solve, individually and in group situations, is developed. As will all food services courses sanitation and food safety is emphasized.

Cooks Training 11/12 ¨C Culinary Arts

Pre-requisite: successful completion of Cafeteria Training 11 and 12.

This course is for the serious student interested in a career in the Food Services Industry. Emphasis will be placed on preparing students for entry level vocational school program or kitchen position. Costing, menu planning and supervision skills will be emphasized. Students will be given the opportunity to explore potential food services choices in the Prince George area.

Home Economics 8 - Foods

This course is an introduction to foods and nutrition. Students will gain knowledge and learn basic food safety and food handling practices while participating in preparing and sampling a variety of easy-to-prepare recipes.

Foods & Nutrition 10

This course provides students with the knowledge of basic cookery techniques which will enable them to prepare and serve delicious and nutritious food products. Students will create from a wide range of recipes and will gain knowledge of safe food handling and healthy eating.

Food & Nutrition 11

This course will give students an opportunity to work with a variety of baking and cookery techniques and seasonal favourites such as gingerbread creations and cake decorating. Students will gain knowledge and skills in preparing foods such as pasta, salads, soups, yeast breads, and pastries in preparation for living on their own. The provincially recognized certificate program “Food Safe” will be offered as part of the course. The certificate is recommended for all people employed in the food industry.

Students who take part in the Food Safe program will be required to pay $20 for the Book and Certificate.

Food & Nutrition 12

Pre-requisite: Food and Nutrition 10 or 11

This course is intended to provide students with expanded knowledge of cookery techniques and nutrition. Emphasis is based on students working independently in planning labs, therefore previous culinary experience is essential. During this course students will have the opportunity to work with special equipment used in food preparation, use cookery techniques to prepare gourmet and foreign foods, create specialty holiday foods, and plan and prepare foods for special diets.

Home Economics 8 - Textiles

This course introduces students to basic sewing skills, safe and proper use of the sewing machine and equipment, and construction of simple projects. Sewing projects include a tie-dyed frog, and a pair of pajama pants. Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own project supplies for the pajama pants projects.

Textiles 10

This course is intended to develop knowledge and skills in clothing construction and selection. Practical projects may include a book bag, simple skirt or pants, a fleece pullover hoodie, and a small quilted project or project of choice (as time permits). Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own project supplies

Textiles 11

This course provides students with knowledge and experience in the selection, design, and construction of clothing and practical projects. Specific requirements will be outlined by the teacher while allowing students choice in patterns and fabrics which appeal to their interests and personal style. Practical projects may include a stuffed animal, a pair of pants or skirt, a shirt or unlined jacket, a small quilted project, and a final project of choice. Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own project supplies.

Textiles 12

Pre-requisite: Textiles 10 or 11

This course will expand on the student's knowledge and experience in clothing construction, design, and technology. Students will be required to meet specific requirements outlined by the teacher allowing student’s choice in projects, patterns, and fabrics. Practical projects may include a quilted bag, a lined garment (jacket or dress), a project using a specialty/problem fabric, and a project embellished with the embroidery sewing machine or specialty stitches (as time permits). Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own project supplies.

BA Textiles Arts & Crafts 10

In this course students will be introduced to a variety of craft and textile design techniques. Students will make projects which will teach them such techniques as cross stitching, fabric painting, hand embroidery, weaving, quilting and sewing. Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide some of their own project supplies.

Fine Arts & Applied Skills 11 (Textile Arts & Crafts)

In this course students will design quilt blocks using a variety of textile design techniques, which will then be constructed into a quilt. The quilt blocks will be done following a chosen theme and colour scheme. Students are required to do all practical work at school. Students are expected to provide their own fabric, notions and quilt batting.

Health and Human Services

BA Peer Tutoring 11

BA Peer Helping 12
Pre-Requisite: Peer Tutoring 11

The Peer Tutoring/Peer Helping program at PGSS enrolls approximately one hundred students annually. Peer tutor placements are student-initiated and student-driven. Students are encouraged to choose work environments based on their skills, aptitudes, and interests, and placements are sought for them accordingly. Peer Tutoring 11 is open to all students in Grades 11 and 12. Peer Helping 12, which is a continuation of Peer Tutoring 11, is available to Grade 11 and 12 students who have completed Peer Tutoring 11, and therefore have the necessary prerequisites. Open to all grade 11 and 12 students with a C+ or better in all courses. As well, peer tutors must have Satisfactory or better work habits as well as excellent attendance. If interested in Peer Tutoring, please see a counselor or the Peer Tutor teacher.