This class is for students in Grade 9 wishing to play in a Concert Band. The Grade 9 Band occurs during a regularly scheduled block within the school timetable for the entire year.  Concerts, festivals, and other performances may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Grade 8 or Middle school strings or equivalent. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; performances may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 pm For players of violin, viola, cello or double bass, this course continues… Read more

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Open to all band students. Students wishing to take Jazz Band are welcome to join this fun, energetic class. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; these may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet at lunch Monday and Wedensdays and Fridays at… Read more

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This course is open to those who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, piano, guitar, drum set and vocals. This course covers the basic principles of ensemble playing in the jazz and rhythm & blues idioms. Areas covered will be technical concepts and sound production. The primary focus of this course… Read more

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This class will compromise wind players and percussionists who wish to be part of a full orchestra. The ensemble is open to any student who plays a wind, brass, or string instrument. The Oak Bay Orchestra takes place Tuesdays at lunch and Wednesday mornings. Students will continue the acquisition of… Read more

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  (outside the timetable)  Co-requisite:  Students taking Vocal Jazz 9 must also be enrolled in Choir 09 – Concert Choir (either INSIDE or OUTSIDE the timetable).  This class meets after school. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required.  Performances occur in the evenings and may take place away from the school. … Read more

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(inside the timetable).  This course occurs during a regularly scheduled block within the school timetable.  Students receive lots of individual attention and learn theory, sight singing, and vocal technique in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.  Students learn and perform choral music from a variety of styles including pop, Broadway, jazz, folk… Read more

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  (outside the timetable) Choir 9: Concert Choir (OUTSIDE TIMETABLE) meets in the morning once a week (WOMEN’S CHOIR or MEN’S CHOIR) and at lunch time twice a week as part of JUNIOR CONCERT CHOIR.  Select this course if you would like to sing in a concert choir outside of the regular timetable. Students… Read more

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This course enrols students in Grades 09 – 12 and may be retaken at each grade level. This course meets twice a week at 7:25 am and/or the lunch hour. It also requires a substantial amount of time outside class meetings. Students work together in cross-grade teams to complete assigned… Read more

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Dance strip is required. Introduction to various styles of dance including Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Bollywood, Broadway and Contemporary Basic warm-up techniques, dance steps and combinations in small and large group settings Development of a deeper understanding of the roots of the various dance forms through exploration, projects… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Beginning Dance or previous experience.  Dance classes are on a skill-level basis, so they are multi-grade. Dance strip is required. Designed for students with previous dance training. Continued development of various styles of dance including Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom, Bollywood, Broadway and Contemporary. Students’ dance knowledge is… Read more

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This course provides students with the opportunity to explore a number of aspects of drafting and design through mediums such as: Sketching Manual drafting Computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software Model making Topics covered will include: Fundamentals of drafting Architectural drafting Product design Graphic design This is a fun… Read more

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(inside the timetable) This course is open to all students, regardless of experience. Introduction to the theatre includes: A wide range of performance activities including movement and games Stage terminology, basic stage blocking and movement Vocal development and communication skills Team and trust building exercises and games Character investigation A… Read more

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English Language Arts 09 New BC Curriculum! In English 9 students will become stronger readers, writers, and speakers.  They will learn – to use form, function and genre of text to inform their reading to identify and use literary elements and devices to use rhetorical devices for effect in their writing… Read more

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This course offers a wide range of activity, from baking, to nutritious breakfast, lunch and light meals. While there is a heavy emphasis on hands on food preparation, it is not merely a cooking course.  We also cover: Components of food preparation, including use and adaptations of ingredients, techniques, and… Read more

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Les concepts grammaticaux, les techniques de lecture et d’écriture, et  les projets variés sont intégrés tout au long de ce cours. Les élèves vont pouvoir étudier la culture francophone et développer des processus mentaux en améliorant leurs capacités de langue orale, de lecture, d’écoute et d’écriture. On va examiner des… Read more

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Perequisite: French 8 French 9 is a beginner level course designed for students who have some small knowledge and previous experience with the French language – either through French 8 or other. This course is a development of all four-language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) with a strong emphasis… Read more

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Prerequisite: None Information Technology 9 (IT9) is an introduction to using computers as a tool to be creative and solve problems. Topics include: Design technologies and the design cycle Programming (coding) for multiple purposes like the web, games, apps, etc. Strategies for curating and managing personal digital content Developing fluency using… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Enrollment in the International Program or ESL designation in grade 9 or 10. The target audience for this course is students new to Canada.  It is designed to fill in the gaps of cultural understanding, Canadian history and geographical awareness. The focus of this course is to improve literacy… Read more

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This exciting course offers students the opportunity to explore Japanese through entertaining stories.  You will learn to read and write in Japanese (hiragana), as well as be introduced to some kanji. In Japanese 9 a particular focus will be placed on comprehension.  Writing will become more of a focus in… Read more

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Math 9 Prerequisite: Math 8 outcomes (a C or better is recommended) Equipment: A scientific calculator: The Sharp EL – 510R is most suitable. Information: As a foundational course, Mathematics 9 prepares students for entry into either Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-calculus 10 or Workplace Mathematics 10. Topics include: Numeracy,… Read more

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Goal: To increase foundational Math skill in order to be successful in course offerings at the school. Information: Enrolment in this course will be by referral from middle school staff and/or parents.  As a parent, please contact Oak Bay High if you are interested in knowing more about Numeracy 9. … Read more

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(inside the timetable) This course is considered to be Oak Bay’s Junior Musical Theatre class. Grade 9 students in this class will prepare and present a full length ‘Junior Musical’ at the end of the year. Recent productions include ‘Beauty and the Beast Junior’ and ‘Willie Wonks Junior’. This course… Read more

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The aim of this physical and health education course is to introduce boys to a variety of traditional sports and physical activities while focusing on skill development, game play and teamwork.  Students will be provided the time and opportunity to go into greater depth on specific units of study with the… Read more

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The aim of this physical and health education course is to introduce students to a variety of sports and activities in a fun and safe environment.  Classes will focus on skill development, gameplay, teamwork and fair play while also providing the time and opportunity to go into greater depth on… Read more

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The aim of this physical and health education course is to introduce girls to a variety of traditional sports and physical activities while focusing on skill development, game play and teamwork.  Students will be provided the time and opportunity to go into greater depth on specific units of study with the… Read more

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Power Technologies 9 is centred around the exploration and understanding of how things move. Students have the opportunity to use the Design Thinking process to design, build and test a variety of hands-on projects including Mousetrap Cars, LED Masks, Sumo Bots, and Hydraulic Arms. This course is well suited to… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Science 8 Topics Covered will include: Biology – “Cells are derived from cells”; sexual and asexual reproduction Chemistry – “The electron arrangement of atoms impacts their chemical nature”; elements, atoms, and the periodic table Physics – “Electricity is the movement of electrons”; static and current electricity, and electrical circuits… Read more

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Science 9 Discovery An inquiry-based alternative to Sc 9 & 10 with the same curricular competencies and content.  “We want the lovers of science, the inquisitive, the keen. Basically, we want the science-geeks.” The Science Discovery Program (formerly known as Science Honours)  is intended to encourage those with a keen… Read more

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Sciences 9 Sciences Naturelles 9 s’agit d’un survol de plusieurs disciplines des sciences à travers 4 unités d’études: la biologie, la chimie, l’écologie et l’électricité. À travers plusieurs activités d’apprentissage diverses (incluant des labos d’enquêtes, des projets de recherches et des quiz/test) on explore les grandes idées suivantes: Biologie :… Read more

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Sciences Humaines 9  Les élèves de Sciences Humaines 9 examineront des événements et des perspectives historiques de 1750 à 1919. Ils seront capables de commenter la manière dont les idées et les idéologies nouvelles ont une profonde influence sur les sociétés et les événements. A travers des sources variées, ils… Read more

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Prerequisite: Mastery of Social Studies 8 outcomes. Social/Historical Focus: Students will study the social changes in England and France including the Industrial and French Revolutions up to the end of Napoleonic times (1815). Students also study Canadian geography, Aboriginal cultures, the American Revolution and life in British North America to… Read more

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Grade 9 students who speak Spanish at home should register in Spanish 10. Students with prior school experience of Spanish should contact Mrs. Moss or Ms. Green to discuss appropriate Spanish placement. Spanish 9 is a course for students with no previous or minimal knowledge of Spanish. This course is… Read more

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Learn to Sew! Build your sewing skills, practicing basic sewing machine techniques. Major projects include garments (such as a skirt, shorts, or pants), and “upcycling” – taking a ready-made item and turning it into something new. Students will also explore fabric construction and garment care in order to become more… Read more

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  This is an introductory course to Studio Arts.  The content covers a variety of drawing media, painting and color theory, three-dimensional design, sculpture, calligraphy and techniques in perspective.  Students learn concepts about the artistic process, Elements & Principles of Design, composition, media use, art history and visual art careers. … Read more

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This is an introductory course in basic woodworking. The course is structured to have students work through skill-building projects that will lead to a larger project near the end of the course. The course will be structured in a way that allows students new to woodworking to be successful. Introductory… Read more

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