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Applied Design, Skills and Technologies

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  • Automotive Technology 11

    The goal of this course is to provide students with a solid understanding of the systems in a vehicle. After taking the course, each student should be capable of effectively maintaining their car and completing basic repairs. These skills will potentially save students thousands of dollars over their lifetime. The… Read more

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  • Automotive Technology 12

    The goal of this course is to provide students with a solid understanding of the systems in a vehicle. After taking the course, each student should be capable of effectively maintaining their car and completing basic repairs. These skills will potentially save students thousands of dollars over their lifetime. The… Read more

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  • Computer Programming 11

    Recommended: Computer Studies 10 or permission from the instructor Computer Programming 11 continues where Computer Studies 10 left off. Students will learn: Intermediate game design – building on the programming and design skills learned in CS10, we will learn about developing 3D games, Web Design – Intermediate work moving beyond… Read more

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  • Computer Programming 12

    Recommended: Computer Programming 11 or permission from the instructor Computer Programming 12 is an advanced survey course designed for students who intend to pursue post-secondary education in an IT related field. Students will learn: Advanced Game Design – students will continue to explore and apply programming knowledge to develop video… Read more

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  • Computer Studies 10

    Computer Studies 10 is a survey course intended for students who want to explore a variety of software packages. This is a technical course for people interested in creating websites, graphic design, computer programming, game design, and robotics. While open to everyone, students should have some computer experience (typing, office,… Read more

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  • Drafting 10

    Prerequisites:  None, although Drafting and Design 9 would be helpful.  This course is also open for students at a senior level. The ability to design things and read technical drawings can be an asset in many walks of life.  Topics covered in this course include: Fundamentals of drafting Technical drafting… Read more

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  • Drafting 11

    *Drafting 10 is recommended This course builds on concepts and techniques learned in Drafting and Design.  The course materials are structured to allow for increasingly in-depth exploration of certain topics and drafting techniques, depending on the students’ interests.  The majority of the work is in the form of projects, such… Read more

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  • Drafting 12

    Drafting 12 Prerequisites:  Drafting 11 is recommended This course builds on concepts and techniques learned in Drafting 11.  The course materials are structured to allow for increasingly in-depth exploration of certain topics and drafting techniques, depending on the students’ interests.  The majority of the work is in the form of… Read more

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  • Engineering 11

    Explore fundamentals of engineering through hands-on projects. Students will learn practical and transferable skills while building their design and problem-solving abilities. Through the lens of engineering, students will explore concepts, develop solutions to issues, examine materials, prototype designs, and build working models to test. Engineering 11 will cover the following… Read more

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  • Engineering 12

    Explore fundamentals of engineering through hands-on projects. Students will learn practical and transferable skills while building their design and problem-solving abilities. Through the lens of engineering, students will explore concepts, develop solutions to issues, examine materials, prototype designs, and build working models to test. Engineering 12 will cover the following… Read more

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  • Entrepreneurship 12

    Entrepreneurship will prepare students for the world of commercial enterprise as well as prepare them for additional study in the areas of commerce, marketing and economics at the post-secondary level. The course work will be heavily dependent on the design, planning, development and execution of a variety of business projects… Read more

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  • Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10

    Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10 Entrepreneurship & Marketing 10 is an introductory course into the world of commerce. The purpose of the course is to prepare students for the senior business courses as well as educate them about employment for local businesses. Students will learn the fundamental concepts in the areas of marketing, finance,… Read more

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  • Food Studies 10

    Foods Studies 10 students will have the opportunity to develop or build on existing skills using a variety of tools, ingredients, and processes to create and refine food products. Through a Canadian food theme students will explore simple and complex global food systems and how they affect food choices, including environmental,… Read more

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  • Food Studies 11

        The Foods Studies 11 course focuses on meal and recipe design, recipe development and modification. Incorporated in a variety of international recipes are the topics of food security, labelling, promotion, nutrition, and marketing strategies.

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  • Food Studies 12

    The Food Studies 12 course focuses on complex meal and recipe design. Incorporated in a variety of international recipes are the topics of indigenous food sovereignty, food justice in the local and global community, food safety and production, nutrition and health claims. Discussed are future career options in food service… Read more

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  • Foods 12 Specialized

      This food studies 12 course will focus on balancing nutrition with exercise for a healthy lifestyle. The course will include an overview of the digestive system, macro and micronutrients, hydration, nutritional deficiencies, and diets, and its relationship to physical activity/ability. It will be a combination of cooking and food science that is applicable to… Read more

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  • Marketing and Promotion 11

    Marketing 11 will prepare students for the world of work that they will encounter upon graduation as well as prepare them for additional study in the areas of commerce, marketing and economics at the post-secondary level. Marketing 11 is an introductory course that focuses on retail business and learning how… Read more

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  • Power Technology 10 (Mechanics)

    Power Technologies 10 is an introductory course to the internal combustion engine. Students will learn the fundamentals of small engine operation, diagnostics, and repair and be tasked with building a single cylinder engine. Power Technologies 10 covers 4 stroke and two stroke engine theory and is the foundation for Automotive… Read more

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  • Robotics 11

    * Some programming experience, an asset Robotics 11 is an introductory robotics course where you will learn the fundamental skills to design, program, and develop the electronics to engineer your own robot. Using Arduino circuit boards, sensors, and motors, students will complete a series of electronics projects in order to… Read more

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  • Textiles 10

    This course is for students who are interested in fashion and want to expand their sewing techniques to create their own fashion statements. Students will learn to handle a variety of woven and knit fabrics and learn finishing techniques which compliment their chosen fabric. Projects will include clothing and crafts… Read more

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  • Textiles 11

    Textiles 11 students will  develop their sewing skills by working with a variety of fabrics, learning to modify patterns to fit their body type and working with a serger.  Use design thinking to enhance and create unique textile items. Learn about “upcycling”—taking a ready-made garment, and turning it into a… Read more

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  • Textiles 12

    This advanced course continues to build on sewing construction experiences, allowing students to further explore design while refining previous skills. Flat-pattern drafting will be introduced and students have the opportunity to draft their own skirt or pant pattern. Projects will be selected based on interest, experience, and ability in consultation… Read more

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  • Woodwork 10 (Advanced )

    Woodwork 10 (Advanced) This course is designed for students who have taken either Woodworking 9 or Introductory Woodworking 10-12. We will build on skills developed in the introductory woodworking course and allow students to attempt more complex projects. Students will be given an introductory assignment that will take 30% of… Read more

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  • Woodwork 10 (Introductory )

    Woodwork 10 (Introductory ) This course is designed for students in grades 10, 11 and 12 who have not previously taken woodworking at the secondary level. Students will be assigned 4 main projects: A hand tools projects, a skill-building project to allow students to become familiar with the wood shop… Read more

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  • Woodwork 11 Advanced

    Advanced Woodwork 11 – Students who have completed Woodwork 9 or 10 will be following an advanced woodwork course. We will build on skills developed in previous woodwork course(s) and allow students to attempt more complex projects. Students will be given an introductory assignment that will take 30% of the… Read more

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  • Woodwork 11 Introductory

    Introductory Woodwork 11 – Students who have not previously taken woodworking at the secondary level will be following an introductory woodwork course. Introductory woodwork students will be assigned 3 main projects: The first will be a skill-building project to allow students to become familiar with the woodshop and its tools…. Read more

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  • Woodwork 12: Advanced

    Advanced Woodwork 12 – Students who have completed Woodworking 9, 10 or 11 will be following an advanced woodwork course. We will build on skills developed in previous woodwork course(s) and allow students to attempt more complex projects. Students will be given an introductory assignment that will take 30% of the… Read more

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  • Woodwork 12: Introductory

    Introductory Woodwork 12 – Students who have not previously taken woodworking at the secondary level will be following an introductory woodwork course. Introductory woodwork students will be assigned 3 main projects: The first will be a skill-building project to allow students to become familiar with the woodshop and its tools…. Read more

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