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Automotive Technology 12

Pre-requisite: Automotive Technology 11

This is an advanced mechanics course. The course will cover six strands, expanding on the materials introduced in Automotive Technology 11: Self and Society (skills required in an Automotive Technology working environment, exploring career opportunities in the field), Safety (safe work practices and procedures), Shop Practices (develop the ability to access and use technical information and proficiency in the correct and safe use of tools, equipment, etc.), Power Train (operation, service and maintenance of engine and engine support systems), Chassis (operation, service, and maintenance of chassis systems), and Electrical and Electronics Systems (automotive electrical and electronic systems).

Technology Education 8 - Electronics

Students will build projects such as Light Boards, U.F.O.’s, Speed Racer and Copper Models. While building projects students will learn how to solder and de-solder components, and use solar energy. Students will enjoy exploring basic electronics, and its applications in our lives.

Technology Education 10 - Electronics

In this course students will learn about basic electronic components, as well as learning about their function and application through projects and lab assignments. Students will design, build and race projects such as Robo-Car, the Cyborg, Electric Boats, Electric Drag Cars, and the Fork-Chop. We may also explore the Electronic Art-Board as another option.

Electronics 11

Pre-requisite: Electronics 10 recommended

Students will design and build projects including an amplifier to boost your MP3 and car stereo performance, plus an optional electric race car. Students will learn about basic electronic components, as well as learning about their function and application through projects and electronic lab assignments.

Electronics 12

Pre-requisite: Electronics 11

Students will design and build home and car stereo amplifiers as well as exploring robotics with Sumo Bot and Mousey. Students will continue in their use and application of electronic components through projects and electronic lab assignments.

Electronics 12 - Robotics

Pre-requisite: Electronics 12

This course will introduce students to the world of robotics. Students will conduct labs using Lego Mindstorm to accomplish a series of tasks involving robotics and controls. The major project is the building of a Beam robot to be used in a line-following challenge maze. Final projects may be self-directed in this course.

Technology Education 8 - Woodwork

This course will introduce students to the use of wood for small projects. Hand tools will be used most frequently but some common power tools (band saw, drill press, hand power drill) may also be used. The experience gained in this class will guide students in exploring their interest in taking more advanced studies in woodwork.

Technology Education 10 ¨C Woodwork (Charge for materials used)

This course is intended to develop knowledge and skills in basic woodshop practices and projects. Students will gain experience with hand tools as well as stationary power tools. Projects include a carving project, a lathe project, a required project, and a small student selected final project. Project materials can be purchased from the school or brought in from another source.

Carpentry & Joinery 11 (Charge for materials used) Pre-requisite: Woodwork 10 recommended

This course provides students with knowledge and experience in general woodworking and the construction industry. Students will work safely in a shop environment to produce projects using hand tools and stationary power tools. Topics include machining wood, tool I.D. and maintenance, wood technology, cabinet construction and wood finishing. Projects include a hand tool project, a mandatory project, a lathe project, and a final project.

Project materials can be purchased from the school or brought in from another source.

Carpentry & Joinery 12 (Charge for materials used) Pre-requisite: Carpentry & Joinery 11

This is an advanced woodworking and construction course building on the skills and knowledge obtained in Carpentry & Joinery 11. Students will work safely in a shop environment to design and produce projects using hand tools and stationary power tools. Students will also participate in a contracted carpentry project which

promotes field procedures and construction methods. Project materials can be purchased from the school or

brought in from another source.

Technology Education 8 - Metalwork

Students will learn to measure, to read drawings, and to use many types of hand tools and some power tools to construct projects. Projects will include some aluminum casting projects and other small hand fabricated projects.

Technology Education 10 ¨C Metalwork (Charge for materials used)

Students will learn to construct projects using both hand and power tools. Projects will include lathe work, threading, drill press, aluminum casting. Many projects are fabricated.

Jewelry 8

This is a five week course where students will build and design a ring, bracelet and a project of their choice. If you are artistic, creative, and good with your hands, this course is for you. In Tech 10 there is future ring making as well.

Metal Fabrication & Machining 11 (Charge for materials used) Pre-requisite: MW 10 recommended

Students will learn to design and construct many projects using both hand and power tools.

Projects will include lathe work, threading, drill press, aluminum casting, oxy-acetylene, wire feed, arc welding, precision measuring using Vernier dial calipers and micrometers.

Metal Fabrication & Machining 12 (Charge for materials used) Pre-requisite: MW 11

Students will learn to design and construct many projects using both hand and power tools.

Projects will include precision measuring using venire dial calipers and micrometers, lathe work, milling machine work, threading, drill press, aluminum casting, oxy-acetylene, wire feed, and arc welding.

Skills Exploration 12 (Charges for some certifications)

This course is designed to introduce students to trades and technology careers, and the type of work involved I them, through hands on experiences. The course consists of various safety certifications, career exploration, essential skills, workplace knowledge, and common cross trade content. The course will provide a range of experiences in Carpentry and possibly Plumbing and Electrical Trades. This course is for students that may decide to become a certified tradesperson (journeyperson) or a certified Technician/Technologist.

Technology Education 10 - Drafting & Design

This course will introduce students to the language of technical communication. Students will gain experience in reading and drawing two and three dimensional technical drawings. This assignment will start with manual drawing techniques and will move to Computer Aided Drawing and Design (AutoCAD LT).

Drafting & Design 11

This course will introduce students to the language of technical communication. Students will gain experience in reading and drawing two and three dimensional technical drawings. Lessons will explain the processes of two and three dimensional drawing. Assignments will explore manual drafting techniques and Computer Aided Drawing and Design (AutoCAD LT).

Enriched Program OPPORTUNITIES

What is Advanced Placement (AP)?

Advanced Placement (AP) is a program of college/university level courses and exams for students while they are still in high school. There are approximately 13,000 high schools in Canada, the United States, and overseas that offer AP programs. In BC, as of 2001, 136 schools and 3,085 students were involved of whom 79.5% received a 3 or higher standing (out of 5) on the internationally written exams. Worldwide, about 3,000 colleges and universities grant credit and advanced placement based on AP exam results. AP courses are recognized by BC’s Ministry of Education and are widely recognized by BC’s post-secondary community.

English 9 Honours

English 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 Honours

Designed to interest and challenge students who have strong English capabilities. 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.

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

Mathematics 9/Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 Honours

Students will be selected for these honours courses based on their marks in the preceding math course. The courses will cover all the requirements of Mathematics 9 and Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 at the appropriate grade level plus some topics in more depth or breadth than the regular program. Students planning on entering Mathematics or Sciences at University are strongly encouraged to maintain marks and work habits sufficient to meet the selection criteria with an aptitude for Math.

Pre-Calculus 11

Designed for students who will be taking the two semester Foundations of Mathematics 12 / AP Calculus Course in Grade 12. Students will have achieved a mark of 80% or higher in Foundations of Mathematics and Pre- Calculus 10 and possess good work habits. In addition to the topics covered in Foundations of Mathematics 11 (refer to Foundations of Mathematics 11 course description), students will study transformations, conics and exponents/logarithms.

AP Calculus AB 12 (yearlong)

Recommended for serious Math students who have achieved a grade of 80% or higher in Pre-Calculus 11 with good work habits. Designed for students who will be enrolling in Math and Science courses at the post-secondary level. In addition to the topics in Pre-Calculus 12, students will study limits and continuity, derivatives, integration, transcendental functions, volumes of solids of revolutions, and areas under the curve.

Social Studies 11 Honours

Pre-requisite: Social Studies 10

Designed to interest and challenge students who have strong Social Studies capabilities. An integrated approach to Canadian and global issues- social, cultural, political, legal, economic and environmental. A foundation course for future studies in the humanities and social sciences.

Writing AP exams:

Students write an AP exam in each course in May. The College Board prepares and marks exams and forwards transcripts to post-secondary institutions for each exam written. In School District No. 57, the exam charges, levied by the College Board, are heavily subsidized. Students pay only $30.00 for the first exam and $20.00 for each additional exam. These costs are subject to change without notice.

Montessori Program

The Montessori program at PGSS is an enriching alternative and effectively bridges the transition from elementary to high school. Students spend half their day in the Montessori classroom studying their core courses (English, Math, Science and Social Studies), while in the other half day they join mainstream classes for their chosen electives. The program includes:

„h A three year age span, offering an early high school entry option and continues through grade 9

„h Curriculum and instruction based on Montessori philosophy

„h An emphasis on independent, self-directed and experiential learning

„h Integration of subjects

„h A strong, supportive community

„h Appreciation for the greater world they live in through the study of environmental themes and global issues

„h Service to the community as a fundamental element

Project-Based learning Program

The Project-Based Learning is a program for students who thrive in both a collaborative and independent learning setting, where most of the learning is completed through integrated projects that combine themes and questions from Social Studies 10 and 11, English 10 and 11, Science 10, Sustainable Resources 11, Leadership, and Planning 10. PBL is entering its fourth year as an alternative to mainstream academic classes, for students in grades 10 and 11. Students receive 4 graduation-credit courses each year through PBL.

Students spend two periods in PBL and join other mainstream classes and/or chosen electives for two periods. The program includes:

• The use and integration of technology and community for learning

• An emphasis on independent, self-directed and experiential learning

„h Integration of subjects

„h Multi-grade group which promotes mentorship

„h A supportive community

„h Appreciation for the greater world they live in through the study of environmental themes and global issues

*Note: Math is taken outside of PBL

Polar performing Arts Focus
The Polar Performing Arts Focus is a flexible curricular option for students who are currently dedicated to achievement in the Performing Arts and maintaining academic success. It offers performing artists flexibility with completing graduation while remaining dedicated and involved in the performing arts community. Via IDS courses, Performing Arts Focus students create, initiate, perform, involve, educate and inspire younger students as well as their peers. Projects for IDS courses include music, theatre and dance appreciation, education for elementary students, secondary students, and the community at large. Contact Mary LaMarre (mlamarre@sd57.bc.ca) for more information.

High Performance Hockey

Canadian Sports School ¨C Northern BC

This program is a partnership between Pacific Sport Northern BC and School District No. 57. The program is designed for high performing student athletes who require an elite athlete environment to assist in balancing their academic and athletic pursuits. Students take their academic courses in the morning at their home school then attend the Sport School at the UNBC Sport Centre in the afternoon. This program, for grade 10-12 students, typically enrolls students who are competing at the provincial and/or national level in their sport. Students must apply to enroll in this program. Contact Mr. Manhas (kmanhas@sd57.bc.ca) to discuss how to apply to the program.

CTC ¨C Career Technical Centre