Students will create jewelry and unique personal projects for themselves and their homes. Techniques include enamel bead making, rings, soldering, chain making, two and three dimensional wirework, sculpture blacksmithing much more! There may be a small cost to students who want to do more advanced projects.  

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Band 10 is for students who have completed two or more years of music instruction on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument.  The Grade 10  Band occurs during a regularly scheduled block within the school timetable for the entire year. Course Content Continuation of the acquisition of performance skills on… Read more

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Prerequisite: Open to all band students. Corequisite: Students taking Jazz Band must also take Concert Band 10. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; they may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet at 7:30 am. and/or at lunch time. Study and performance… 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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2 credits – outside the timetable Career Life Explorations is an introduction to the world of Career Education. Students will participate in a variety of career-related events to increase their awareness and begin exploring the incredible range of opportunities available for future pathways. Students will be required to complete a… Read more

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  (outside the timetable) Co-requisite:  Students taking Vocal Jazz 10 must also be enrolled in Choir 10 – Concert Choir (either INSIDE or OUTSIDE the timetable).  This class meets after school (intermediate and senior vocal jazz both have an additional rehearsal once a week before school). Attendance at rehearsals and performances is… 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,… Read more

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  (outside the timetable) CHOIR 10:  CONCERT CHOIR (Outside the 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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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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Prerequisite:  Successful audition Please contact Ms. Alana Beyer, Dance Teacher abeyer@sd61.bc.ca Dance classes are on a skill level basis so they are multi-grade.  Grade 9 students with considerable previous dance training and skill development  may join the class upon successful audition. Dance strip is required. Designed for students who have achieved… Read more

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(outside the timetable) Prerequisite/Co-requisite(s): Successful audition in September. Students wanting to enroll should also take Advanced Dance for the technical elements, as this is a performance-based course. This course meets entirely outside the regular timetable in the early morning and at lunch time.  Students should choose this course if they are… Read more

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Recommended:  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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(Outside-the-timetable) Pre-requisite: Previous Dance Experience Learning the important practice and role of improvisation in creating choreography Development of unique tools to delve into the choreographic process Exploration of one’s own movement style as a form of self-expression Independent and group studies, projects and dances *Students required to participate in the Evenings of Dance as a… 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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(Outside-the-timetable) Recommended: Previous Hip Hop Dance Experience is advised This course meets entirely outside the regular timetable.  Students should choose this course if they plan on auditioning for Squad OR joining Mini-Squad in the fall.  Each Hip Hop crew focuses entirely on the Hip Hop dance genre and refining dance technique through performance.  Students are expected to… Read more

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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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(inside the timetable) This course is open to all students, regardless of experience. As a continuation from Drama Foundations 9, this course includes: improvisation skills Script reading and writing Character identification and development Group led productions/skits Team building through performance Demonstration of an understanding of literary intent and audience appeal… Read more

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  Course Description Video (click here) Composition 10 is designed to support students in their development of written communication through a critical process of questioning, exploring, and sampling. Within a supportive community of writers, students will work individually and collaboratively to explore and create coherent, purposeful compositions. Students will read… Read more

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  Course Description Video (click here) Creative Writing 10 is designed for students who have an interest in creative expression through language. The course provides students opportunities to build their writing skills through the exploration of identity, memory, and story in a range of genres. Within a supportive community of… Read more

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LITERARY STUDIES 10 (Common for all grade 10 students to be paired with other choice)  Literary Studies 10 is designed for students who are interested in the literature of a particular era, geographical area, or theme, or in the study of literature in general. The course allows students to delve more… Read more

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  Course Description Video (click here) New Media 10 is a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. This course is intended to allow students and educators the flexibility to develop… Read more

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  Course Description Video (click here) Spoken Language 10 is designed to support students in their development of spoken communication through processes of questioning, exploring, and sampling. The course builds students’ spoken language competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of oral compositions and by providing opportunities… Read more

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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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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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Les élèves de Français Langue 10 développeront leur habilité dans les quatres facettes de la langue : l’écoute, l’écriture, la lecture et l’expression orale. À travers le cours, en explorant une variété de textes (cinéma, contes, poésie, roman), ils observeront comment ils peuvent révéler la profondeur et la complexité de… Read more

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Strongly Suggested:  French 9 or equivalent This is an engaging course where students experience French in the context of various themes. Vocabulary and grammar are studied using the “communicative approach” which balances reading and writing exercises with listening and speaking activities.  40% – SPEAKING/LISTENING 30% – READING/WRITING 30% – SUMMATIVE… Read more

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Prerequisite: Japanese 9 or Introduction to Japanese 11 This course uses entertaining stories to build on language learnt in Japanese 9.  Students will learn to read and write katakana(alphabet used to represent foreign words), and be introduced to more kanji(Chinese characters).  While comprehension will still be a focus, Japanese 10… Read more

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Note:  These courses are designed for students for whom English is a second language.  Placement will be in consultation with the ESL and International Student Program Coordinators. The course combination on the student timetable will be: LANGUAGE ARTS & DEVELOPMENT 10 (ELL COMBO) (4 credits) SPOKEN LANGUAGE 10 (2 credits) LITERARY… Read more

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This course enrolls students in grades o9 – 12 and may be retaken at each grade level. The class meets once a week at noon and also requires time outside class meetings. Students will work together in cross-grade teams to complete projects ranging from running the day-to-day tasks of the… Read more

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*Successful application and interview Fine Arts Leadership students will be expected to take on leadership responsibilities on behalf of the music, dance and drama programs. The class meets once a week at 7:30 a.m. and also requires a substantial amount of time outside class meetings. Students will work together in… Read more

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Credits: 4 Equipment: Scientific Calculator: The Sharp EL – 510R is most suitable. Information: This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies. This course leads to either Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11. Topics: Real numbers, exponents, functions and… Read more

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Recommended: Math 9 or Math 9 Numeracy Equipment: Scientific Calculator: The Sharp EL – 510R is most suitable. Information: This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the workforce. Topics: Proportional… Read more

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Prerequisite: Successful audition This course meets entirely outside of the regular timetable.  It prepares the orchestral music for the full-length school musical.  A considerable time commitment during the run of the school musical is required. Important Points to Consider: The students who choose this class may be expected to spend 3… Read more

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Prerequisite: Mastery of Band 9 outcomes or successful audition. 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 instrument. The Oak Bay Orchestra takes place Tuesdays at lunch and Thursday mornings…. Read more

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* Application and permission of the school. Students can receive credit in Peer Tutoring by providing academic support, homework review and encouragement to fellow students. Opportunities include assisting students in classes or in Focus Block One-to-one tutoring is also possible. This course is offered outside of the timetable. Tutors are expected… Read more

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The aim of this physical and health education course is to allow students to continue to build upon the acquired skills and understanding of the sports and activities introduced to them  in PHE 9.  In addition, there will be greater opportunities to explore new activities with a focus on incorporating … Read more

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The aim of this physical and health education course is to allow students to continue to build upon the acquired skills and understanding of the sports and activities introduced to them  in PHE 9.  In addition, there will be greater opportunities to explore new activities with a focus on incorporating … Read more

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The aim of this physical and health education course is to allow students to continue to build upon the acquired skills and understanding of the sports and activities introduced to them  in PHE 9.  In addition, there will be greater opportunities to explore new activities with a focus on incorporating … Read more

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  Oak Bay High School has a large custom built darkroom for the exploration of traditional photography methods. This course can be taken independently but is an excellent complement to Digital Photography. This is a comprehensive photography course for the beginner who wants to learn about traditional film photography as… Read more

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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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Recommended: Science 9 Sciences 10 In Sciences Naturelles 10 students will explore a wide variety of topics concerning genetics, chemistry, energy, and astronomy. Through various learning activities including inquiry labs, research projects, quizzes and tests, students will gain insight into the following big ideas: Genetics: DNA is the basis for… Read more

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Science 10 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 interest in science. We will focus… Read more

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Sciences Naturelles 10 s’agit d’un survol de plusieurs disciplines des sciences à travers 4 unités d’études concernant la génétique, les réactions chimiques, l’énergie et l’astronomie. 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: La génétique:… Read more

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Sciences humaines 10 Ce cours se concentre sur l’histoire, la politique et la culture du Canada et du monde entre 1900 et le présent. Une des questions fondamentales de ce cours est: Qu’est-ce que cela veut dire d’être Canadien.ne aujourd’hui, et qu’est-ce que cela voulait dire au passé? Pour mieux… Read more

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Socials Studies 10 is a required course for the Graduation Program Social/Historical Focus: Students will study Canadian history, society and culture from 1815-1914 including the formation of Canada, responsible government and rebellions in Canada. Students will learn about economics in BC, Canada, and the Pacific Rim, and consider environmental issues… Read more

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  Students will continue working on the foundations of written and oral Spanish that will prepare them for Spanish 11. Various themes, always in the context of the Hispanic culture, and extensive vocabulary and grammar will give students the basis to become more confident in their use of spoken and… Read more

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This elective does NOT satisfy the physical education graduation requirement. Students in grade 10 will also need to register in Physical Education 10 to meet graduation requirements. This course is a sport-specific basketball course, for both male and female students, designed to develop student-athletes skills and knowledge on a continuous, yearlong… Read more

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This elective does NOT satisfy the physical education graduation requirement. Students in grade 10 will also need to register in Physical Education 10 to meet graduation requirements. This is a sport-specific course, designed to introduce the game and/or continue to develop female basketball players in a comfortable and supportive environment.  This course will… Read more

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Note:  This is a “District 61” Band Program Prerequisite: Strings 09 or instructor’s permission. 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 p.m. For players of violin, viola,… Read more

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  This course is designed to further develop the concepts and skills learned in Visual Arts 9 introduction to Studio Arts and is available for all students.  The major component of this course will consist of design, drawing, painting, sculpture and art appreciation.  Students will also gain an appreciation and knowledge… Read more

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  This course is taught in a custom built ceramic studio. You will use the medium of clay to explore 3 dimensional form, using basic and advanced building techniques and design methods. In an open atmosphere of cooperative learning, technical skills are taught and creative exploration encouraged. Technical skills include… Read more

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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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(outside the timetable) Students will develop the skills required for theatrical production: Theatre vocabulary and terminology Shop and tool safety Basic lighting and sound elements Set design and construction Painting

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Do you like to build things? Want to make projects using real building materials while learning trades skills? A career in the trades is a stable, exciting, rewarding and challenging way to earn a good living. Explore different career paths while building trades-related projects. Blast through steel with torches, cut… Read more

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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 ) 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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Yoga for Mindfulness is a new course running outside-the-timetable that offers a holistic journey to well-being. In this course, students will delve into yogic philosophy, anatomy and mindfulness. Through the practice of yoga asana (poses), meditation, breathing techniques and mindfulness, students will experience the health benefits of yoga and simultaneously… Read more

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