Students who are achieving a C- in Math 8 should select this course as their math skills are most likely too weak for satisfactory success in Mathematics 9

MODERN LANGUAGES
French & Spanish
From Grades 9 through 12, a second language course will be optional.

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  Students considering dropping their second language courses before Grade 11 or 12 should ensure that such a language course is not required for admission to their post-secondary faculty or institution of choice.
  
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  Language programs emphasize listening and speaking skills especially in the junior grades. As the students become more proficient, increasing time is devoted to practice of reading and writing so that by the end of Grade 12 a successful student has acquired fluency upon which to build future studies.
  

French 9 (MFR--09---)

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  Integrates language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking by using a variety of literature and media
  
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  Increases vocabulary and knowledge of the Francophone word.
  

French 10, French 11, French 12 (MFR--10) (MFR--11) (MFR--12)
Increasingly sophisticated activities and materials are used for skill development

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  A wider variety of literature and media are used.
  
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  Cultural content will include the role of French in the Canadian context, France and its contributions to the world, and the role of French as a language of global communication.
  

Introductory Spanish 11 (MBSP 11)

Prerequisite: None
This fast-paced course is for Grade 10, 11 or 12 students wanting to study an additional language. No experience necessary! Practice is provided in all four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. As well, emphasis is placed on vocabulary building, pronunciation, and developing interpersonal communication skills. Through a variety of activities, students will gain an appreciation of Spanish culture, music, and literature.
Spanish 11: Senior (MSP 11)

Pre-requisite: Introductory Spanish 11
Spanish 11 is a continuation of the Introductory Spanish 11 course. It is an advanced study in Spanish with an emphasis on enriching vocabulary and sentence structure. Students will develop a greater independence and proficiency in communicating in Spanish. Spanish 11 meets university entrance requirements.


OTHERS

Environmental Education 9/10 (YPLS0AEED)
This course prepares students to write the Provincial C.O.R.E. examination.

Topics include:

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  Outdoor Survival, Safety.
  

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  Animal Identification, Bird Identification.
  

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  Hunting Laws, Ethics, Ecology and Wildlife Management.
  

Field trips will permit students to practice the skills they learn.
Family Studies 12 (MFM--12)
Family Studies 12 is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will assist them in making informed decisions related to parenting, adolescence, adulthood, family & interpersonal relationships, and housing & living environments.
Planning 10 (PLAN10)
Focus on requirements for the “new” grad program: portfolios, education and career transitions, financial planning, and informed decision-making related to health issues.
Leadership 11 – 12 (YIPS-0ALEA, YIPS2ALEA) (x-block)
Leadership 11 & 12 offers a combination of leadership theory, service to the school & community, experience facilitating events for younger students, and an opportunity to develop a personal leadership style. Special projects for grade 11 leadership include facilitating events at the foundation schools as well as for grade 8’s at KRSS. In grade 12, the projects will be more self-directed and the students are expected to volunteer time in the Prince George community. Theory classes will be held once a week during lunch and there will be a leadership retreat in the fall of 2013. It is expected that students in the leadership program have a positive attitude, good work ethic, and a desire to make a difference in their school community.
Peer Helping 12 (YIPS2BPHE)
This course is designed for peer helpers to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic nature of the teaching process. It is set up to be flexible in its structure and in the manner by which hours are applied to the units. This enables the course to best fit the dynamic natures of student populations and helpers skill levels. Peer Helping 12 allows students to explore learning theory and processes. Peer Helpers are provided an opportunity to access relevant knowledge and apply it in either a classroom environment or a one-to-one setting. Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience that can be applied to the tutoring arena, but also applies to other real-life experiences.
Psychology 11 (YPSYC1APSY)
Psychology 11 provides an introduction to the study of psychology and the understanding of human behavior. The course explores brain biology, learning theories, memory, thinking and language, motivation and emotion, and altered states of consciousness. Basic research techniques will also be covered. Students should be able to apply their understanding in practical ways to the study of human behavior in individuals or in groups.
The course is designed as an academic elective. Students will be expected to read and to think critically about the concepts presented.


Psychology 12 (YPSYC2APSY)

Psychology 12 is a continuation of the study of human behaviour and basic concepts in modern psychology introduced in Psychology 11. The course covers the five main psychological domains: methods, biopsychology, cognitive, developmental and socio-cultural in more depth than the Psychology 11 course. Additional topics include: developmental psychology (the lifespan), psychological disorders and their treatment, and social and cultural dimensions of behavior.

The course is recommended for those students who have an interest in psychology and wish to pursue it further at a post-secondary institution. This course focuses on developing student skills that will help them succeed in a post-secondary setting. This will include: critical thinking, essay writing, research and experimental methods, academic reading and oral presentation skills.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Outdoor Education 9 (XLDCA09OE)
Outdoor Education 9 is hands-on, practical based course focusing on developing skills in trip planning and preparation for Outdoor Adventure activities

Focus Areas:

Active Living Skills - Movement Outdoors

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  Indoor Climbing (Winter) – OVERhang Climbing Centre
  
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  Outdoor Climbing ( Sept/ June) – Mt Pope 3 day Wilderness Adventure
  
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  Hiking / Snow shoeing – (Fall/ Spring) – Local trails and Mt Pope
  
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  Mt Biking (Fall/ Spring) – Pidherny Trails, Otway Trails and Mt Pope
  
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  Intro to spin and or fly fishing (Fall/ Spring) – Mt Pope
  
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  X Country skiing and snow shoeing (winter) – Local/ CNC Resort Trails
  
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  Skiing/ Boarding (January/ March) – Powder King 2 day Adventure trip
  
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  Archery (Winter)– Silver Tips Archery Training center
  

Outdoor Survival Skills

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  Trip planning strategies
  
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  Tent Camping and One Pot Camp stove meal planning/ preparation
  
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  Survival Shelter and Fire building challenges
  
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  SOS strategies
  
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  Navigation in unfamiliar settings: Compass/ Map and GPS
  
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  Bear Awareness
  
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  Fall/ Winter cold injuries – prevention and treatment
  

Students will be spending most of their class hours outdoors combined with optional attendance on wilderness adventure field trips (if student attends all trips - approx $130)


Physical Education 9 (MPE--09--(B) or (G)

Recommended Prerequisite: PE 8
Student will participate in a variety of individual and group activities. It is anticipated that students will increase their skill and knowledge in activities that have been introduced previously, develop skills and knowledge relevant to the newly introduced skills, and develop or maintain a fit body.

Student are expected to attend and participate actively to develop individual levels of physical skill, and to increase their knowledge of body movements and functions.

At the end of this course students should be able to:

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  Demonstrate and awareness of the components of physical fitness;
  
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  Demonstrate an increased level of physical fitness;
  
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  Demonstrate knowledge of basic game rules, skill techniques, and strategies for activities covered throughout the year;
  
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  Demonstrate psychomotor skills covered throughout the year;
  
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  Demonstrate individual qualities such as sportsmanship, leadership, cooperation, responsibility, and safe participation through the activities of the physical education program.
  

Physical Education 10 (MPE-10--(B) or (G)
Students will refine the skills and techniques in the activities selected. It is expected that students will demonstrate an increased knowledge of game strategies and rules. New lifetime activities will be introduced.
At the end of this course students should be able to:

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  Demonstrate an awareness of the components of physical fitness;
  
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  Demonstrate an increased awareness of the opportunities for physical activity through their participation and skill development in a variety of individual and team activities;
  
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  Demonstrate an increased level of physical fitness;
  
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  Determine their personal fitness level and prescribe an activity program to maintain or improve this level;
  
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  Demonstrate knowledge of advanced game rules, skill techniques, and strategies for activities covered throughout the year;
  
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  Demonstrate psychomotor skills covered throughout the year.
  

Physical Education 11 – (MPE--11--)

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  The Physical Education 11 curriculum builds on and expands the curriculum developed for Kindergarten to Grade 10. Physical Education 11 provides opportunities for students to experience a variety of recreational pursuits, career interests, and activities that promote lifelong, healthy living. Students focus their learning in areas of personal interest and participate in activities that promote social interaction, community responsibility, and skill development. (Physical Education 11 and 12 Integrated Resource Package, 1997, pg. 1)
  

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  For this course there is a charge of $100, money which goes to pay for facility user charges and bus transportation costs. The class will be away from the school for three trips to the driving range, one round of golf and at a local course, five days of curling at the PGGCC, and one day of cross country skiing at Otway.
  

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  The six units usually completed by this class are as follows: Golf/Community Responsibility (organizing for the Terry Fox Run), Tennis/Softball, Badminton, X-country skiing, First Aid, Curling/Archery. These units may change depending upon facility availability and weather conditions
  

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  This course can lead to Physical Education 12.
  

Physical Education 12 (MPE--12---)

(Pre-requisite: PE 11)
The Physical Education 12 is an extension of the PE 11 Community course, with the class partaking in several activities outside the school.
For this course there is a charge of $200, money which goes to pay for facility user charges and bus transportation costs. The class will be away from the school for five trips to the Hart Judo Academy for Judo, three trips to the pool for SCUBA instruction, one day of cross country skiing to Otway, one day at the Northern Sports Centre, four glorious days (and three nights!) on the Berg Lake Trail in Mt. Robson Provincial Park, and two days of canoeing at Ness Lake.

The six units usually completed by this class are as follows: Leadership training/Judo, SCUBA/X-country skiing, Weight Training, VB/BB/Bad, Mount Robson, and Canoeing. In addition, students in this class will have to complete 10 volunteer hours either at the school or in the community as a requirement of this course. These units may change depending upon facility availability and weather conditions

Physical Education 11 & 12 Games People Play (XAT--00TS)
This course will require students to assess and maximize their personal fitness levels.

This course will be offered for a class of males & a class of females. Team sports will be presented in a fashion that challenges the student’s skill level and strategic knowledge in a more advanced way than standard physical education units. Team games are covered with a focus on advanced skill progression, complex offensive and defensive strategies and continued strenuous participation. Finally the students will demonstrate and develop the concept of athletic leadership in which students will take an active role in leading the class through a warm-up activity, stretching session, presentation of a challenging skill and explanation of an advanced game strategy.

Basketball 10 (YLRA1FBBL)
This course offers sport specific instruction and player development in the sport of basketball. Instruction and demonstration in the tactical side of competing and applying skill acquisition will be the focus of the course. This course is geared towards developing advanced technical skills, and being able to apply them tactically in a game situation. Technical skills are defined as, specific procedures to move one’s body to perform a task that needs to be accomplished. Students will be expected to breakdown and articulate offensive and defensive strategies. Students will apply learned skills in small-sided games that allow for maximum development.
They will learn the rules of FIBA. They will also learn sport specific nutrition and weight training and its implications for sport performance, physical fitness, and wellness. This training will focus on strength, speed, agility and flexibility. An emphasis will be placed on developing power and explosiveness through plyometrics and specific speed training. Students will gain appreciation and understanding of the importance of respect, collaboration, and team play as it relates to being a player, teammate, coach and spectator.



Hockey 9/10 (YLRA0BHKY)
This course is designed to develop individual hockey skills at the introductory level. It will review, in depth, all of the fundamentals of play including, skating, stick handling, passing and shooting, as well as the rules and etiquette of the game. On-ice instruction will be augmented with classroom theory sessions, alternative training sessions and strength and conditioning sessions. Students will learn to apply current information presented in physical education, health, coaching theory, and career and personal planning to Canada’s national past-time, hockey.
In addition, the course shall provide an understanding of the impact physical activity and the lack thereof, has on one’s health. The course will promote physical efficiency, fitness, personal growth and development, sportsmanship, and positive and safe lifestyle choices.
Hockey 11 & 12 (YLRA1BHKY)
This course is designed to develop an increased ability to process the game of hockey and team play, including offensive and defensive systems at an advanced level. Students will continue to demonstrate, with consistency, the fundamentals of play and will display an increased growth in the area analyzing, interpreting and implementing specific skill sets, team play, and positioning strategies.
In addition, the course will assist students in developing an understanding of the importance of; team building’ personal and team fitness, different coaching styles; and team strategies.
Personal Fitness 11 (YHRA1APFT)
There is a charge for this course of $20 which goes to pay for facility costs and bus transportation.

This course is an introduction to personal fitness training techniques and strategies. Students will learn how to create realistic fitness goals, develop their own individualized program and execute a fitness program to successfully attain their goals. Weight training will be the primary activity for all of the class participants with students strength training three times a week. In addition students will be exposed to different forms of cardiovascular activity.

The cardiovascular activity will primarily be running with an instructor and such other activities as step aerobics, floor aerobics, cardio kickboxing, running, cycling, as well as traditional gym activities such as basketball.

Principles of training will be discussed, including the signs and symptoms of common fitness injuries and treatments recommended.

Nutrition is another important element of the course that will be explored by the students. Students will be required to keep a journal of their own nutritional habits and make appropriate changes to their diets based on the nutritional information presented in class.
Personal Fitness 12 (YHRA2AFT)
There is a charge for this course of $20 which goes to pay for facility costs and bus transportation.

This course is an extension of the knowledge and techniques introduced in Personal Fitness 11. Students will be introduced to the concept of sports specific fitness to develop strength, speed, balance and agility.

New concepts explored will include the idea of a performance pyramid, the importance of stretching, power based training methods including plyometrics and Olympic Lifting, how to train movement patterns particular to a sport, and the idea or establishing a year-long training program. Nutritional concepts from Personal Fitness 11 will be reviewed and expanded upon.

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