ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

 

ELDAOI- ELD1

Beginning Literacy, Open

This course is intended for English language learners who have had limited access to schooling and thus have significant gaps in their first language literacy skills. They will be building the foundations of early literacy.

ELDBOI– ELD2

Basic Literacy Skills, Open

This course is intended for English language learners who have had limited access to schooling and thus have gaps in their first language literacy skills. The course will also help students become familiar with school routines and begin to adapt to their new lives in Canada.

ELDCOI– ELD3

Literacy in Everyday Life, Open

This course is intended for English language learners who have had limited access to schooling and thus have gaps in their first language literacy skills. This course builds on students’ literacy and language skills and extends their abilities to communicate in English.

ELDDOI– ELD4

Literacy for School & Work, Open

This course is intended for English language learners who have had limited access to schooling and thus have gaps in their first language literacy skills. Students will develop the reading, writing, and oral presentation skills required for success in all school subjects

ELDEOI– ELD5

English Literacy Development, Open

Prerequisite: ELDDOI

This course provides students with skills and strategies that will allow them to pursue pathways to employment that may involve apprenticeship and/or cooperative education programs. It will also prepare them for applied level courses.  This course is available to those in grade 10 or higher.

 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

ESLAOI– ESL1

Beginning Communication in English, Open

This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce them to the English language.

ESLBOI– ESL2

English in Daily Life, Open

This course extends students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English for everyday and academic purposes.

ESLCOI- ESL3

English for School & Work, Open

This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes.

ESLDOI– ESL4

Study Skills in English, Open

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.

ESLEOI– ESL5

Bridge to English, Open

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 develop independence in a range of academic tasks.  This course is available to those in grade 10 or higher.

CONTENT COURSES

 AVI1OZ

Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open

Students are exposed to a wide variety of art making materials in a language learning context.

CGC1DZ

Geography of Canada, Grade 9, Academic

This course is ideal for newcomers to learn about Canada’s regions, its place in the global community and environmental issues concerning it.

GLS1OZ

Learning Strategies, Grade 9, Open

This course focuses on basic language building skills in reading,

writing and speaking through developing learning strategies to become independent learners. This course also helps students become more familiar with school routines.

HFN1OZ

Food & Nutrition, Grade 9, Open

This course allows students to develop practical cooking skills by creating nutritious meals.  It focuses on empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary to live healthy and nutritious lifestyles.

MAT1LZ

Mathematics: preparing for grade 9, Grade 9, Essential

This course helps students develop mathematical knowledge and skills to prepare for success in their everyday lives.

MTH1WZ

Mathematics, Grade 9

This course strengthens students’ demonstration of foundational math concepts to help determine the best pathway in future math courses.

SNC1LZ

Science, Grade 9, Essential

This course emphasizes reinforcing vocabulary and concepts to better understand the basics of science from atoms to outer space.

SNC1WZ

Science, Grade 9

In this course students will broaden their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, and earth & space science.

TIJ1OZ

Exploring Technologies, Grade 9, Open

Learn by doing in this hands-on program as you make projects in the Wood, Machine, and Auto shops. Take home finished projects out of wood and metal.  Students will also work on and learn about automotive concepts.

 ELS2OZ

Literacy Skills: Reading and Writing, Grade 10, Open

This course emphasizes the strengthening of reading and writing skills, specifically those required for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).

ADA2OZ

Dramatic Arts, Grade 10, Open

This course introduces active exploration of dramatic forms and techniques.

AVI2OZ                                                                              

Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open

Prerequisite: AVI1OZ

This course combines creativity and technical expertise.  Students are exposed to a wide variety of art making materials.

CHC2PZ

Canadian History, Grade 10, Applied

This course examines foundational events, which shape Canadian identity. Students will have opportunities to develop questions, locate information, and present ideas.

CHV2OZ

Civics & Citizenship, Grade 10, Open

This course explores what it means to be an informed, purposeful and active citizen in a democracy.

GLC2OZ

Career Studies, Grade 10, Open

This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement.

GLE2OZ

Learning Strategies 2: Skills for Success, Grade 10, Open

This course deepens its focus on language building skills in reading, writing and speaking through developing learning strategies to become independent learners.

MAT2LZ

Mathematics, Grade 10, Essential

This course strengthens students’ demonstration of foundational math concepts to help determine the best pathway in future math courses.

SNC2LZ

Science, Grade 10, Essential

This course builds on the development of vocabulary and concepts in biology, chemistry, earth & space science.