Available courses
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful
business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making,
management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and
planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also
emphasized.
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting.
Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future
studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of
accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial
analysis, and ethics and current issues in accounting
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for
postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various
forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business
decisions.This course expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops
accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations
Prerequisite: Financial Accounting Fundamentals,
Grade 11, University/College
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the
global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets.
Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution,
and managing international business effectively.This course prepares students for postsecondary
programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding
of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication
technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social
responsibility.This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students
develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.
Prerequisite: None
This course explores issues and challenges facing the Canadian economy as well as the
implications of various responses to them. Students will explore the economic role of
firms, workers, and government as well as their own role as individual consumers and
contributors, and how all of these roles contribute to stability and change in the Canadian
economy. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry
process, including economic models, to investigate the impact of economic issues and
decisions at the individual, regional, and national level.
Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
This course examines current Canadian and international economic issues, developments,
policies, and practices from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the decisions that
individuals and institutions, including governments, make in response to economic
issues such as globalization, trade agreements, economic inequalities, regulation, and
public spending. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic
inquiry process, as well as economic models and theories, to investigate, and develop
informed opinions about, economic trade-offs, growth, and sustainability and related
economic issues.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately
1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of
contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships.
They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical
inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate
key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college
preparation course in Canadian and
world studies, English, or social
sciences and humanities
This course explores the history of various societies and civilizations around the world,
from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will investigate a range of factors that
contributed to the rise, success, and decline of various ancient and pre-modern societies
throughout the world and will examine life in and the cultural and political legacy of
these societies. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking
and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence,
when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work
in various societies and in different historical eras.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Canadian History since World War I, Academic or Applied
In this course, students will address the challenge of creating a more sustainable and
equitable world. They will explore issues involving a wide range of topics, including
economic disparities, threats to the environment, globalization, human rights, and quality
of life, and will analyse government policies, international agreements, and individual
responsibilities relating to them. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking
and the geographic inquiry process, including the use of spatial technologies, to investigate
these complex issues and their impacts on natural and human communities around the
world.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college
preparation course in Canadian and
world studies, English, or social
sciences and humanities
This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software
independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools
and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use
subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for
various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows.
They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media
literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs
and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical
periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts
in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute
to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10
academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in
Grades 11 and 12.
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and
media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic
programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary
and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create
oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the
selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is
intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 English, Academic or
Applied
This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy
skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who
complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation.
Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a
variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and
news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their
reading experiences and samples of their writing
Prerequisite: : A student who has been eligible to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) at least twice and who has been unsuccessful at least once is eligible to enroll in the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC). A student may be permitted to take the OSSLC before he or she has had a second opportunity to take the OSSLT, if the principal determines that it is in the best educational interests of the student to do so. Under special circumstances, and at the discretion of the principal, a student who has already met the literacy requirement for graduation purposes may be eligible to take the course. A mature student may enroll directly in the OSSLC without first attempting the OSSLT.
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students
will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range
of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and
identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete
a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and
investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, University
This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to
introduce them to the English language and help them adjust to the diversity in
their new environment. Students will use beginning English language skills in
listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday and essential academic
purposes. They will engage in short conversations using basic English language
structures and simple sentence patterns; read short adapted texts; and write
phrases and short sentences. The course also provides students with the
knowledge and skills they need to begin to adapt to their new lives in Canada.
Prerequisite: None
This course extends students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English
for everyday and academic purposes. Students will participate in conversations in
structured situations on a variety of familiar and new topics; read a variety of texts
designed or adapted for English language learners; expand their knowledge of
English grammatical structures and sentence patterns; and link English sentences to
compose paragraphs. The course also supports students’ continuing adaptation
to the Ontario school system by expanding their knowledge of diversity in their new
province and country.
Prerequisite: ESL Level 1 or equivalent
Prerequisite: ESL Level 1 or equivalent
This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will
make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts
in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand
their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the
mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and
responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current
Canadian issues.
Prerequisite: ESL Level 2 or equivalent
This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in classroom and social situations and to participate in Canadian society as informed citizens. Students will develop the oral-presentation, reading, and writing skills required for success in all school subjects. They will extend listening and speaking skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond critically to a variety of print and media texts.
Prerequisite: ESL Level 3 or equivalent
This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.
Prerequisite: ESL Level 4 or equivalent
- Teacher: Antonette Ramagnano
- Teacher: Jasprit Singh
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French
with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives.
Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using
language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and
will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance
their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and
will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about
personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real-life situations with increasing
independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in
guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will develop their
skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the selective use of strategies
that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding
and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills
necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Core French, Academic or
Applied
This course offers students extended opportunities to speak and interact in real-life
situations in French with greater independence. Students will develop their listening,
speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as their creative and critical thinking skills,
through responding to and exploring a variety of oral and written texts. They will also
broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities,
and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Core French, Academic
This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French
independently. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills,
apply language learning strategies in a wide variety of real-life situations, and develop
their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a
variety of oral and written texts. They will also enrich their understanding and appreciation
of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong
language learning
Prerequisite: Grade 11 Core French, University
This course gives students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and habits
that will support them in their education and career/life planning. Students will learn about
global work trends, and seek opportunities within the school and community to expand and
strengthen their transferable skills and their ability to adapt to the changing world of work.
On the basis of exploration, reflective practice, and decision-making processes, students
will make connections between their skills, interests, and values and their postsecondary
options, whether in apprenticeship training, college, community living, university, or the
workplace. They will set goals and create a plan for their first postsecondary year. As part
of their preparation for the future, they will learn about personal financial management –
including the variety of saving and borrowing tools available to them and how to use them
to their advantage – and develop a budget for their first year after secondary school.
Prerequisite: None
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy
choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide
range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement
competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also
acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development
and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them.
Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop
their ability to think critically and creatively.
Prerequisite: None
- Teacher: Sinthu Vasanthan
This course serves as an introductory course for the German language.
Prerequisite: none
This course serves as an advanced course for the Mandarin, Simplified Language.
Prerequisite: Simplified Chinese, Level 2, University Preparation
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing
understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and
algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in threedimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the
derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and
apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students
will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior
mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields
such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those
students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or
physics course.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Grade 12 Data Management (MDM4U) broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods of organizing and analyzing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics, and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or
Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
- Teacher: Justin Gao
This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to
algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective
use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they
will then generalize as equations of lines, and will determine the connections between different
representations of a linear relation. They will also explore relationships that emerge from the
measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students will reason
mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend
their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology,
and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and
apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and
investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and
communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Mathematics, Academic or Mathematics Transfer
- Teacher: Bill Huang
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological
systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of
biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the
anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of
the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts
and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct
investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics,
homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of
detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various
branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Prerequisite: Grade 11 Biology, University
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic
This course develops students’ understanding of Earth and its place in the universe.
Students will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system
and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them. Students will
closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its
geological history, and will learn how Earth’s systems interact and how they have
changed over time. Throughout the course, students will learn how these forces,
processes, and materials affect their daily lives. The course draws on biology, chemistry,
physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and astronomical processes
that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students
will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces;
energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity
and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws
of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and
technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society
and the environment.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students
will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces;
energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity
and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws
of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and
technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society
and the environment.
- Teacher: Samantha schmidt
- Teacher: James Smith
- Teacher: Sinthu Vasanthan
This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology,
chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology,
society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills
in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of
scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic
and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of
the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity
Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology,
chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between
science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities
to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct
investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the
connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a
particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and
the interaction of light and matter.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science, Academic or applied
- Teacher: Samantha schmidt
- Teacher: James Smith
- Teacher: James Smith
This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies
to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and
their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social,
and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists
and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological
change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social
science research methods can be used to study social change.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
This course explores, within the context of families, some of the fundamental
challenges people face: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to
manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will
explore adolescent development and will have opportunities to develop interpersonal,
decision-making, and practical skills related to daily life. They will learn about the
diverse ways in which families function in Canada and will use research skills as
they explore topics related to individual and family needs and resources.
Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological
theories and research to analyse the development of individuals, intimate relationships,
and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges
facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. They will develop analytical
tools that enable them to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies
and practices intended to support families in Canada. They will develop the investigative
skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals,
intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious food choices. Students will
investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current
trends, traditional eating patterns, food-marketing strategies, and individual needs.
Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at
the local and global level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop
food-preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research
methods in the area of food and nutrition.
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories,
questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students
will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by
social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety
of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with
current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 academic course in English
or academic history course (Canadian
and world studies)
This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional
status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of
nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and
will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental
responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire
of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by
investigating issues related to nutrition and health.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college
preparation course in social sciences
and humanities, English, or Canadian
and world studies
This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy
and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and
skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at
least three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy
of science, social and political philosophy, aesthetics).∗ Students will develop critical
thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments
related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop
research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
This course encourages exploration of philosophy’s big questions, such as:
What is a meaningful life? What separates right from wrong? What constitutes
knowledge? What makes something beautiful? What is a just society? Students will
develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they identify and
analyse the responses of philosophers to the big questions and formulate their own
responses to them. Students will explore the relevance of philosophical questions to
society and to their everyday life. They will develop research and inquiry skills as
they investigate various topics in philosophy.
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective.
Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and
animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating
videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and
designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various
communications technology fields.
Prerequisite: None
This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students
will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the
areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video,
and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications;
photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students
will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will
explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while
designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and
audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging;
broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and
will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological
environment.
Prerequisite: Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation
for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of
design and the expressive qualities of various materials by using a range of media,
processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis
processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.
Prerequisite: None.
This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art
by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and
experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring
the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret
art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context
Prerequisite: None.
This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts.
Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio
work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the
creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emerging technologies. Students
will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of
others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program
focused on a particular art form (e.g., photography, video, computer graphics, information design).
Prerequisite: Grade 9 or 10 Visual Arts, Open
This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process
when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of
traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis
process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The
studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques
that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections
between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: Grade 11 Visual Arts,
University/College
