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KRSSCOURSE DESCRIPTIONGUIDE(2015-2016) 
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure he or she completes the appropriate prerequisite courses for Graduation and Post-Secondary study. Please contact your school Counsellor to verify this information. 20 January 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTSBUSINESS EDUCATION 3ENGLISH AND THE LANGUAGE ARTS 3-5FINE ARTS................................................................... 5-10 HOME ECONOMICS 10-11INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGY 12-13MATHEMATICS 14-16MODERN LANGUAGES 17OTHERS 18
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 19-23SCIENCE 24-26SOCIAL STUDIES 27-28TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 28-32INDEPENDENT DIRECTED STUDIES 32SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP 32BUSINESS EDUCATION 
Work Experience 12A (MWEX-2A) (x-block) (Can be taken in Grade 11 or 12) The Work Experience Course is designed to help students explore possible career options for the future. This course is NOT for students who want to get their first entry-level job or to count their entry-level job for course credit. The 30-hours of work experience required for Graduation Transitions can be completed through school organized work experience in this class. In this course students will participate in the following:
This course does not meet as a regular course. The primary way we communicate is by text messaging. Tourism 11 (MTRM 11) Tourism 11 is a four-credit Applied Skills course that provides students with a broad introduction to the tourism and hospitality industry. This course provides an opportunity for all students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to explore the extensive range of tourism occupations, related career paths, and industry standards. There will also be opportunities to take learning beyond the classroom and into the community and workplace. The following industry recognized certificates will be offered: Food Safe (Level 1), Serving It Right, and World Host (Fundamentals, Customers with Disabilities, and Service Across Cultures). Note: Optional charge for certificates and in-class field trips. 
ENGLISH and the LANGUAGE ARTS The English/Language Arts curriculum allows students to experience the full range of language in its various forms and contexts, while building capacity to:
Communications 11 (MCOM-11) Recommendation from grade 10 or 11 English teacher
*The Communications stream does not meet the entry requirements for university degree programs. Students need to check admissions requirements for post-secondary programs. Communications 12 (MCOM-12) 
Recommendation from grade 10 or 11 English/Communications teacher
English 9 (MEN—09) Skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are extended and developed. Speeches are 3-5 minutes. All genres are covered. ENGLISH 10 (MEN--10) Skills of reading, writing and speaking are extended and developed. Speeches are 3-5 minutes. English 11 (MEN--11) 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. Preparation of resume packages and interviews by Rotary Club. Speeches are 5-7 minutes. English 12 (MEN--12) Refining language skills to develop the ability to form well-reasoned judgements, clearly expressed in both written and oral forms. 
English 12 – Aboriginal Studies (MEN—12AST) Also called: BC First Nations Studies 12 – Aboriginal Studies (MFNS-12AST) Prerequisite: English 11 and Social Studies 10 Open to all students, regardless of ancestry, students will explore various Aboriginal cultures, worldview, and issues through literature, writing, media studies, inquiry, and personal experience. Community involvement and active participation will be essential. This course has an emphasis on collaboration, communication, and critical and creative thinking. Students earn credit for English 12 and first Nations Studies 12, which satisfies Ministry requirements. English 12 First Peoples (MEFP-12) Intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students and provides opportunities for all students to:
English 12 First Peoples is the academic equivalent of English 12 and is a provincially-examinable course. Students will develop the English language and literacy skills and capacities they must have in order to meet BC's graduation requirement. English Lit 12 (MEN-12LIT) English Literature 12 follows on from English 12, and gives students further opportunities to study genres of literature from more time periods than are covered in Eng. 12. Works from the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic, Victorian, and 20th Century time periods are explored, critiqued, and discussed in terms of their contemporary and also their modern significance. Interested students must have a love of reading and discussion, and should have no less than a "B" with "G" Work Habits in English 12, as this is a more rigorous academic course. Please see Mr. Empey for more details. 
WRITING 12 (MWR--12) (Learn to write like a Super-Hero, not a Zombie) Prerequisite: English 11 This course is also open to Grade 11 students. This course can be used towards University entrance. It is designed to improve your creative writing skills. Student needs only to have a desire to improve and apply their creative writing skills. Students will research and apply recognized fiction-writing techniques used by professional authors. Nationally famous authors and local authors will lead workshops when available. Students must be willing to share writing with a variety of authentic audiences. FINE ARTS ART/Photography General programs represent the core of the art curriculum and include project work in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and design. Depending on grade level, the art courses may branch into detailed studies of specific areas of visual expression. All students are encouraged to consider taking Art as success is possible no matter the perceived skill level. It is expected that there will be a range from beginner to advanced in all grade 8-11 courses. Students registering in a grade 12 art courses should have taken previous art classes. Visual Art 9 General (MVA--09--) The course will focus on the elements of art and principles of design used in visual communication and expression. Students will work in the expression areas of drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and design. Visual Art 9: Ceramics & Sculpture (MVA--09-C) This course:
ART 10 General (MVAG-10) The course will give intermediate knowledge and experience of the elements of art and principles of design. Students will work in the expression areas of drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and design. This course provides intermediate knowledge, skills and techniques such as how to draw realistically, how to work with colour and design processes and how to work successfully with clay and pottery (ceramics) production.
A variety of materials, techniques and image development processes will be introduced in this course. This course is for students wishing to:
Visual Arts 10: Media Arts (Digital Photography) (MVAM-10) Digital Photography 10 is a course that will facilitate students to go beyond point-and-shoot. The principals of composition and design will be used to create more effective photographs. Students will develop an understanding of how light is controlled and handled by cameras. Various forms of photography will be explored, control personal images. Each member of the class will analyze & critique personal images while constructing a personal digital portfolio. Art Foundations 11 (MAF--11) Prerequisite: Previous Art course.
Art Foundations 12 (MAF--12) Prerequisite: Previous Art 11 course Students will:
Studio Arts: Ceramics & Sculpture 11 (MSACS11) Studio Arts: Ceramics & Sculpture 12 (MSACS12) Prerequisite: A Previous Art course. The course will focus on a variety of sculpture techniques and clay- building techniques. Students will work at mastering technical aspects of both areas as well as develop personal style and self-expression based on historical and contemporary ideas and practices.
In Studio Arts: Ceramics and Sculpture 12 students will:
Visual Arts 11: Media Arts (Digital Photography) (MVAMT11) Digital Photography 11 continues the focus of moving students away from snap-shot and towards photographs. Elements and principles of design will be explored in more detail as well as new photographic styles such as HDR (High Dynamic Range-an increasingly popular style which allows for amazing visuals). Post production editing with Photoshop will be explored in further detail, allowing student s to maximize the potential of their photographs and/or create unique works of art. Students will analyse & critique personal images while constructing or refining a personal digital and/or print portfolio. Students will have the option of constructing a photography website or blog. Previous experience with photography is an asset but is not required. There is no prerequisite. STUDIO ART 11: DRAWING AND PAINTING 11 (MSADP11) STUDIO ART 12: DRAWING AND PAINTING 12 (MSADP12) Prerequisite: A Previous Art 11 course The course will explore a variety of two dimensional artworks with a focus on drawing and painting techniques. Students will work at mastering technical aspects of both areas as well as develop personal style and self-expression based on historical and contemporary ideas and practices. Students will:
There will be an emphasis on increasing levels of technical competence, sophistication, complexity and independence in the selection of image and idea and production of Artwork. Visual literacy will be enhanced through art criticism and the study of the relationships between context and the visual arts. In Studio Arts: Drawing and Painting 12 students will:
Visual & Media Arts 12: Photography 12 (VAMT12) Prerequisite: Photography 11 Students in photography 12 will work at an advanced level to:
There will be an emphasis on increasing levels of technical competence, sophistication, complexity and independence in the selection of image and idea and production of artwork. Visual literacy will be enhanced through art criticism and the study of the relationships between context and the visual arts. Senior Art Studio 11 This new program is intended to give developing artists advanced coursework opportunities. In two consecutive blocks, students will have the chance to delve deeper into developing their artistic skills, knowledge, and personal style. The course will allow students to explore possible careers in art, as well as contemporary art theory and art history. Skill development will be offered in a wide variety of mediums and techniques. Students will be able to create their own roadmaps for the course, setting their own areas of focus. Ultimately, students will receive credit for two Art 11 courses of their own choosing (for example, Art Foundations, Drawing and Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture, Fabric and Fibre). Students are required to have taken previous art courses and have a strong interest in art. Students will be expected to actively participate in the course by setting goals and initiating projects. Senior Art Studio 12 This new program is intended to give developing artists advanced coursework opportunities. In two consecutive blocks, students will have the chance to delve deeper into developing their artistic skills, knowledge, and personal style. The course will allow students to explore possible careers in art, as well as contemporary art theory and art history. Skill development will be offered in a wide variety of mediums and techniques. Students will be able to create their own roadmaps for the course, setting their own areas of focus. Students will be required to produce and document a portfolio of work appropriate for post-secondary applications. Ultimately, students will receive credit for two Art 12 courses of their own choosing (for example, Art Foundations, Drawing and Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture, Fabric and Fibre, Portfolio 12). Students are required to have been successful in at least 1 Art 11 course and have a strong interest in art. Students will be expected to work increasingly independently, planning projects and assessing goal completion. IDS ART Portfolio 12 (MIDS-2A) Prerequisite: An “A” grade in two of the senior art electives Teacher permission is required. Please see Mrs. Beauregard Art Careers 12 is for highly motivated students who want to work in a self-directed manner in consultation with the art instructor. The scope, content and direction of the course are arrived at through consultation and mutual agreement between student and instructor. This course is designed for students with a strong interest in visual art who intend to pursue work or study at a post-secondary level. By Grade 12, these students will already have a firm grounding in most aspects of visual arts and are ready to focus on their own ideas and project development. A deeper exploration of a personal style and skill development in focus areas will lead to the successful development of a portfolio for post-secondary applications to art schools. dance/music Dance 10: Choreography 10 (MDNC-10) ![c:\users\bbadowski\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\6hxewtna\mc900135415[1].wmf](18238_html_2620357d.gif)
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of dance forms. Students will earn choreography as well as have the chance to create their own dances in small groups. Dance Choreography 11/12 (MDNC-11/12) Dance 11 is a course designed to build on elements of movement. This class will focus on learning different genres of dance, the basic principles of choreography and how to critique dance routines. This course also involves many elements of performance, culminating in a performance for an audience. This is a fun, energetic and focused course. DRAMA Carefully sequenced sets of activities build skills in Drama, followed by advanced, specialized Theatre Performance courses in the senior years: Acting, Directing & Script Development, Film & TV production, and Theatre Production. Drama 9 (MDR-09) General introduction to creative drama:
Drama 10 (MDRG-10) ![c:\users\bbadowski\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\6hxewtna\mc900217144[1].wmf](18238_html_63aed806.gif)
Emphasis on utilizing performance skills in more challenging performances. Theatre Performance 11: Acting (MTPA-11) Introduction to some of the other aspects of successful production- make-up, costuming, etc.
Theatre Performance 12: Acting (MTPA-12)
**Theatre Performance 12: Directing and Script (MTPDS 12) The techniques of directing, the role of the director and the essentials of scriptwriting will be examined in this course. Emphasis is placed on the interpretive skills and leadership required of a director and on completing at least one short script. This course is offered concurrently with other acting courses. Students should be prepared to take a self-directed approach to learning. ![c:\users\bbadowski\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\f9c3vfep\mc900286933[1].wmf](18238_html_m58ba34dc.gif)
**Student needs to apply to the Drama Department for this course. Theatre Production 12: Technical (MTPRT12) Entry into this course is dependent on an interview with the drama teacher This course focuses on backstage production; lighting, props and costumes. The technical design of production. 
HOME ECONOMICS As with most other subjects, these courses begin with general or survey courses and become increasingly specialized and demanding in subsequent grades. Cafeteria 11/12 (MCAFT11 & MCAFT12) Sequential courses with emphasis on quantity food preparation and service skills development. Students will learn about menu planning through ingredient selection, receiving, preparing, presenting, and storing 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. Also, the ability to problem solve individually and in group situations, is developed. Culinary Arts 11 (YVHE-1ACUA) Recommended Prerequisite: Previous Foods course Culinary Arts 11 will introduce you to the elements and Principles of Design, then ask you to apply them to presentation of food. Practical topics include food photography basics, bread and pastries, cakes and cake decorating techniques, garnishes, plate presentation, pumpkin carving, pysanka, herb garden, and entertaining. Instead of a final exam, your end of semester project will be a portfolio (digital cookbook) including all your recipes and photos of your culinary creations. Foods 9 (MHE--09-FN) This introductory foods course is centered around the Canada Food Guide and preparing basic recipes that encourage increased skill in food preparation. A foundation of proper measuring techniques and the ability to follow recipes is stressed. Units include Fruit & Veggies, Cooking with Proteins, Thickeners, Quick breads, and Food Production. Some labs include burritos, homemade pasta, chicken wings, bannock, pizza pretzels, salad buffets, stir-fry’s, soups, and plenty of other delicious foods! Food & Nutrition 10 (MFDN-10) Eat your way around the world! International foods 10 is a fantastic introduction to the way the rest of the world dines. Tour through Mexico, Greece, India, China and Italy and teach your taste buds to love some new foods while you try some new techniques and equipment. Some labs include enchiladas, souvlaki, ravioli, fortune cookies, cannelloni, butter chicken, tostadas, churros, samosas, and much more. Food & Nutrition 11 (MFDN-11) Prerequisite: Secondary Foods Course This is a basic foods knowledge course applying practical skills and theory, including baking techniques, advanced eggs, food preservation and meat dishes to include complete meals. Labs include omelettes, eggs benedict, English muffin loaf, coffee cake, focaccia, chicken cordon blue, beef pot pie, roulade and much more. Food & Nutrition 12 (MFDN-12) Prerequisite: Food Studies 11 This course has a similar curriculum to Food Studies 11 at an advanced level. Topics include stocks, sauces, pastry, advanced baking, kitchen technology, canning & preserving, and a special catering unity. Recipes include calzones, rice pilaffs, homemade soups, croissants, appetizers, jams and salsas, and more. Textiles Studies 9, 10,11 (MHE--09TEX) (MTXT10) (MTXT11) Pre-requisite: None Regardless of your sewing ability, if you love to sew or would like to learn how, this is the course of you! This course builds on your previous skills in garment construction. You will have the opportunity to choose projects that extend both your knowledge and practical experience with the selection, design, and construction of clothing and other projects. The majority of the class is hands-on as you create your own special projects. Commercial patterns will be selected according to your experience and interests. All practical work is to be completed at school. Students supply their own materials for the projects. 
INFORMATION & COMMUNCATIONS TECHNOLOGY 
Information Technology 9/10 (MINT 09/10) Prerequisite: none. Information and Communications Technology 9 (ICT 9) is designed for students looking to explore and develop skills in digital media and computer programming. One term of this course is devoted to students building skills in problem solving, decision making, and creativity though the uses of Lego NXT Robots. Programming/Robotics - Lego NXT Mindstorms Robot Web Design - Basic to Intermediate XHTML - Introduction to CSS Graphics 2D Check out some of our Robot Videos on You Tube at http://www.youtube/kellyroadmedia.e Drama, Film & Television 11/12 MDFT11, MDFT12 Prerequisite: none (open to students in grades 10-12). Digital Media Film is a project based course where students will work both individually and in partnerships/teams. Students will spend most of their time applying course concepts to hands-on projects to create meaningful film and television works that reflect their own individuality and creativity.
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Check out some of our Videos Productions on You Tube at http://www.youtube/kellyroadmediae Information Technology 11 (MICTX 11) Prerequisite: none. Information and Communications Technology 11 is a project based course open to students in grades 10-12. In ICT students will explore and develop their programming and multimedia skills. Visual Basic & Java Programming Blender – 3D Graphics Mobile App development Web Design
Information Technology 12 (MICTX 12) Prerequisite: Information Technology 11. Information Technology 12 is a project based course that builds upon the wide variety of computer skills learned in previous ICT courses. ICT12 centres around the undertaking of various “technological tasks”, both individually and in partnerships/teams, relating to a variety of technology related situations. Students will enhance their computer skills through course work relating to the following topics: Network Configuration & Construction Linux Exploration
Programming
- Mobile App programming Robotics (Lego Mindstorms) 
MATHEMATICS 
Mathematics 9 Bridging (MMA--09BRI) Prerequisite: Mathematics 8 Directory: school -> krss -> Programs -> Counselling -> Documents school -> March 18, 2016 Cloud 901 Showcase and Game Day school -> April 7, 2016 Theatre school -> Census in Schools and the 2010 Census – What’s Next? school -> Ap u. S. History presidents list the Young Republic, 1788-1815 school -> Your Name Period Date Chapter 24 Earth Science Word Study Movements of the Ocean school -> Introduction school -> Cutting Greenhouse Gases Global warming school -> Vocabulary sc geography The Land school -> Evaluate key political, social & economic changes that occurred in Georgia between 1877 & 1918 Download 223.54 Kb. Share with your friends:
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