STS Senior School Course Description Handbook 2023-2024

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Our Vision

STS inspires compassionate, curious, and creative global citizens who lead with courage.

Our Mission

A diverse community where students pursue lives of purpose, flourishing emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

Our Motto

Nil nisi optimum: Nothing but our best

IB Mission

The International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Curiosity... as the first step in deep learning and innovative thinking.

Creativity... as an authentic and entrepreneurial expression of self in relation to problem-solving.

Respect... for ourselves, others, and the earth as a fundamental commitment to how we live our lives.

Kindness... as the wellspring for our shared sense of belonging.

Pluralism... so we are open to, respect, and engage with diversity of thoughts, feelings, and people.

Humility... in order to open ourselves to lifelong learning and grow as human beings.

Integrity... living every day with honesty and strong moral principles.

Joy... as an inner feeling that celebrates personal success, well-being, and beautiful moments.

Excellence... as the outcome of giving our best every day.

Resiliency… through the hard work of learning to endure challenges and become stronger.

At STS we value...

Introduction

The 2023-2024 Course Description Book documents Senior Schoollevel courses offered at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) in Grades 10 through 12. The courses highlighted satisfy the curricular expectations established by the Alberta Programs of Study and the outcomes set by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). Grade 10 students successfully completing the MYP requirements receive an STS MYP Certificate in June.

All students completing three consecutive years of study from Grades 10-12 graduate from STS with an Alberta Diploma when they successfully meet Alberta Education graduation program requirements. Additionally, some STS students receive an IB Diploma or IB Certificate, depending on their respective course of studies.

Students transferring to Alberta from different provinces within Canada or internationally receive pass/fail credit for equivalent courses taken elsewhere in partial fulfillment of graduation requirements established by the Alberta Programs of Study.

STS Program of Studies Overview

(Grades 10-12)

Students graduate with an Alberta High School Diploma when they complete a minimum of 100 credits in Grades 10-12, including compulsory and elective1 course offerings. The STS Program of Studies extends the Alberta Programs of Study graduation requirements for all Senior School students enrolled in the school. In this way, our graduates can apply to highly selective post-secondary programs in Canada and internationally.

STS Program Of Studies

Compulsory Courses

Grade 10

Students must take eight courses , and complete the IB MYP Personal Project.

• English Language Arts 10-1 (5 credits)

• Modern Language (one course)

• French 10 (5 credits)

• French 30 (15 credits)

• Spanish 10 (5 credits)

• Spanish 30 (15 credits)

• Social Studies 10-1 (5 credits)

• Science 10 (5 credits)

• Mathematics

• Mathematics 10C (5 credits)

• Mathematics 10C+ (5 credits)

• Physical Education 10 (5 credits)

• Career and Life Management (CALM) (3 credits)

• Elective courses2

• IB MYP Personal Project3

Grade 11

Students must take a minimum of seven courses, and are allowed one school-approved spare.

• English Language Arts 20-1 (5 credits)

• Mathematics 20-1 (5 credits)

• Social Studies 20-1 (5 credits)

• At least one 20-level Science:

• Biology 20 (5 credits)

• Chemistry 20 (5 credits)

• Physics 20 (5 credits)

• At least 10 additional credits at the 20-level in any combination from the elective courses options

Grade 12

Students must take a minimum of six courses, and are allowed up to 2 school-approved spares.

• English 30-1 (5 credits)

• Social Studies 30-1 (5 credits)

• At least 20 additional credits at the 30-level

1 Some elective course offerings noted in this book are subject to the interest and demand demonstrated by our students.

2 Instrumental Music 10 is offered outside the timetable and some students may elect to take this elective course.

3 Personal Projects are completed as an independent study outside the student’s timetable. Teacher Supervisors help guide students through their respective Personal Project journey that culminates in an exhibition and final report.

STS Program of Studies

Elective Courses

GRADE 10

Three (or four*) elective courses:

• Fine Arts (Visual & Performing Arts) courses

• Outdoor Education 10

• Design, Technology and Innovations (DTI) courses

• Principal approved elective

*Instrumental Music 10 is offered outside the timetable and some students may elect to take this elective course.

GRADE 11

At least 10 additional credits at the 20-level in any combination from:

• Fine Arts (Visual & Performing Arts) courses

• Modern Language courses (French or Spanish)

• Physical Education 20

• Outdoor Education 20

• Design, Technology and Innovation (DTI) courses

• Principal approved elective

GRADE 12

At least 20 additional credits at the 30-level from any combination of:

• Mathematics

• Mathematics 30-1

• Mathematics 30-2

• Mathematics 31

• Science

• Biology 30

• Chemistry 30

• Physics 30

• Fine Arts (Visual & Performing Arts) courses

• Modern Language courses (French or Spanish)

• Physical Education 30

• Outdoor Education 30

• Design, Technology and Innovation (DTI) courses

• Principal approved elective

IB PROGRAMME OF STUDIES

Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP)

The IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.

GRADE 10

IB MYP Programme Overview

The IB MYP is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. At STS, all Grade 10 students complete the IB MYP concurrently with the Alberta Programs of Study. Building a solid academic foundation, the MYP develops students’ confidence in managing their own learning and making connections between their education in the classroom and the real world. All Grade 10 courses are IB MYP, Year 5 courses.

• English Language and Literature

• Language acquisition (French / Spanish)

• Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)

• Sciences

• Mathematics

• Arts (Visual and Performing)

IB programmes of study encourage both personal development and academic achievement, challenging students to think critically, ask the right questions and think across disciplines.

An IB education also fosters diversity, curiosity and a healthy appetite for learning.

SL = Standard Level

HL = Higher Level

• Physical and Health Education

• Design

IB MYP Personal Project, Y5

In their final year of the IB MYP, Grade 10 students independently explore an area of personal interest over an extended period of time. The Personal Project (PP) allows students to consolidate and develop their Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills by completing a self-directed passion project. Students are guided along their independent study journey by a designated STS Teacher Supervisor who helps keep them on track. The PP is comprised of four core elements: (1) a tangible product or outcome, (2) a process journal documenting the project’s scope and development, (3) a final written or audio report, and (4) an exhibition. While PPs vary greatly with respect to product outcomes, they are all informed by a studentdetermined inquiry question and learning goals that has students investigate, plan, act, and reflect on their learning process. Teacher Supervisors assess PPs, which are also externally moderated (assessed) by IB examiners to ensure a rigorous global standard is met.

Successful completion of the PP is required of all candidates for the STS IB MYP certificate.

GRADE 11 and GRADE 12

IB DP Programme Overview

The IB DP is a rigorous two-year course of studies that takes place over Grades 11 and Grade 12. A future-ready programme that builds students’ inquiring mindset fosters their desire to learn and prepares them to pursue postsecondary studies and lead meaningful lives. The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is comprised of six subject groups and three core elements (see below). Through the DP core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.

• All Grade 11 students can elect to pursue the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP).

• Students completing two full years of study in any subject group will receive an IB Certificate documenting their achievement.

• IB Diploma students may receive first-year credit for their IB DP Higher Level (HL) coursework at some post-secondary institutions within Canada.

To fulfil the requirements for the IB DP, students must complete course objectives in six subject groups over two consecutive years of study.

The six subject groups are:

• Group 1: Studies in English language and literature

• Group 2: Language Acquisition (French / Spanish)

• Group 3: Individuals and societies (Social Studies)

• Group 4: Sciences and Design

• Group 5: Mathematics

• Group 6: The Arts

Additionally, IB DP students also take three compulsory core elements:

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

• Extended Essay

• Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)

Successful completion of IB DP course requirements leads to students sitting rigorous IB subject-specific examinations in May as set by the IBO.

• IB Programme Overview

English Language Arts

The aim of English Language Arts is to enable each student to understand and appreciate language and use it confidently in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction, and learning. Thus, the program is designed to develop the essential concepts, skills and attitudes required for effective communication. The Alberta Programs of Study provincial curriculum outlines six skill areas, or strands, which tie together an English Language Arts program. They are:

• reading,

• writing,

• viewing,

GRADE 10

• listening,

• speaking, and

• representing.

This approach helps students develop an awareness of and interest in how language works, develop an understanding and appreciation of a wide range of language use, develop flexibility in using language for a variety of purposes, develop confidence in literary appreciation and analysis, and promote in students an enjoyment of, and lifelong interest in, literature. Through their course of study in English and Language Arts, students develop an appreciation that language and literature are creative processes that promote the development of imagination and creativity through self-expression.

IB MYP English Language and Literature, Y5 (ELA 10-1)

All Grade 10 students take this academically rigorous course, which meets both the Alberta Programs of Study outcomes and IB MYP, Year 5 objectives. It equips students with linguistic, analytical, and communicative skills that can also be used in an interdisciplinary manner across all other subject groups. In this course, students study a variety of genres, including short stories, novels, poetry, non-fiction, drama, and visual/ multimedia works. While the course is organized by genre, some material students study may be thematically linked. There are four topics of study: Canadiana, including a variety of sources by Canadian text creators; Shakespeare Study, Macbeth (William Shakespeare); Modern Drama, The Crucible (Arthur Miller); Novel Study, Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) or Catcher in the Rye (JD Salinger).

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English Language Arts 20 (ELA 20-1)

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP English Language and Literature 10 or Principal approval

The focus of this Alberta Program of Studies course is on short stories, novels, poetry, non-fiction, drama, and visual/multimedia works. While the course will be organized by genre, some of the material studied may be thematically linked. There are five units of study: Novel Study, 1984 (George Orwell) and The Things They Carried (Tim O’Brien) Shakespeare Study, Othello (William Shakespeare) Film Study, (Teacher’s Choice) Graphic Novel, Persépolis (Marjane Satrapi) Selection of essays, short stories, poetry, visual media, and short fiction from various resources.

IB DP English A: Literature SL, Y1

This course introduces the critical study and interpretation of written and spoken texts from a wide range of literary forms and non-literary text-types. The formal analysis of texts is supplemented by an awareness that meaning is not fixed but can change with respect to contexts of production and consumption. The course is organized into three areas of exploration and seven central concepts and focuses on the study of both literary and non-literary texts. Together, the three areas of exploration of the course allow the student to explore the language A in question through its cultural development and use, its media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop skills in literary and textual analysis and also the ability to present their ideas effectively. A key aim is the development of critical literacy.

IB DP English A: Literature HL, Y1

The IB DP English Literature HL programme encourages students to see literary works as products of art and their authors as craftsmen whose methods of production can be analyzed in a variety of ways and on several levels. This is achieved through the emphasis placed on exploring the means used by different authors to convey their subjects in the works studied. It is further reinforced by the comparative framework emphasized for the study of these works in all parts of the programme. In view of the international nature of the IBO, the Language A programme is envisaged as having the potential to enrich the international awareness of IB students and develop attitudes of tolerance, empathy, and genuine respect for perspectives different from their own. The course content is comprised of the following elements: Poetry, Langston Hughes; Novel, Green Grass, Running Water (Thomas King); Poetry, Marilyn Dumont; Poetry – Works in translation, Wislawa Szymborska; Songwriters, Bob Dylan / John Lennon. Works studied in the second half of the year: Novel, Albert Camus, The Outsider; Short Stories, Haruki Murakami.

5 CREDITS

• Students receive credit for English Language and Literature (ELA 20-1).

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• Students receive credit for English Language and Literature (ELA 20-1).

GRADE 12

English Language Arts 30 (ELA 30-1)

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP English Language and Literature 10 or Principal approval

The focus of this Alberta Programs of Study course is on short stories, novels, poetry, non-fiction, drama, and visual/multimedia works. While the course will be organized by genre, some of the material studied may be thematically linked. There are five units of study: Novel Study, Ceremony (Leslie Silko) or Medicine Walk (Richard Wagamese); Modern Drama Study, 12 Angry Men (Reginald Rose); Shakespeare Study, Hamlet (William Shakespeare); Film Study, Shawshank Redemption; Selection of essays, short stories, poetry, visual media, and short fiction from various resources.

IB DP English A: Literature SL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP English A: Literature SL,Y1

The IB DP Language and Literature SL course introduces the critical study and interpretation of written and spoken texts from a wide range of literary forms and non-literary text types. The formal analysis of texts is supplemented by an awareness that meaning is not fixed but can change with respect to contexts of production and consumption. The course is organized into three areas of exploration and seven central concepts and focuses on the study of both literary and non-literary texts. Together, the three areas of exploration of the course allow the student to explore the language A in question through its cultural development and use, its media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop literary and textual analysis skills and the ability to present their ideas effectively. A key aim is the development of critical literacy.

IB DP English A: Literature HL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP English A: Literature HL,Y1

The Language and Literature HL programme encourage students to see literary works as products of art and their authors as craftsmen whose methods of production can be analyzed in a variety of ways and on several levels. This is achieved through the emphasis placed on exploring the means used by different authors to convey their subjects in the works studied. It is further reinforced by the comparative framework emphasized for the study of these works in all parts of the programme. In view of the international nature of the IBO, the Language A programme is envisaged as having the potential to enrich the international awareness of IB students and develop attitudes of tolerance, empathy, and genuine respect for perspectives different from their own. The course content is comprised of the following elements: Novel Study, All the Pretty Horses (Cormac McCarthy); Drama, Othello (William Shakespeare) and In the Blood (Suzan-Lori Parks); Ancient Greek Play, Antigone (Sophocles); Poetry, Marianne Moore and William Carlos Williams; Short Stories, Ernest Hemingway and Alice Munro; Essays, George Orwell.

5 CREDITS

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students completing the Alberta Programs of Study outcomes curriculum embedded in the content of this course receive credit for English Language and Literature (ELA 30-1).

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• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive credit for English Language and Literature (ELA 30-1).

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• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive credit for English Language and Literature (ELA 30-1).

Mathematics

The main goals of the mathematics program are to prepare students to:

• Use mathematics confidently to solve problems

• Communicate and reason mathematically

• Appreciate and value mathematics

• Commit themselves to lifelong learning

• Become mathematically literate adults, using mathematics to contribute to society

GRADE 10

• Enjoy the course and develop an appreciation of the elegance, power and usefulness of mathematics

• Develop logical, critical and creative thinking skills

• Develop patience and persistence in problem-solving

• Appreciate the consequences arising from technological developments.

IB MYP Mathematics, Y5 / Mathematics 10C

This course focuses on five units of study: (1) Trigonometric Ratios, (2) Products, Factors, Roots and Powers, (3) Relations and Functions, (4) Systems of Linear Equations and Linear Relationships, and (5) Measurement.

IB MYP Mathematics, Y5 / Mathematics 10C+

This enriched and accelerated course extends the Mathematics 10C curriculum. Students planning on pursuing math studies in the IB DP programme, which begins in Grade 11, must take this course. It focuses on six units of study: (1) Trigonometric Ratios, including extensions to oblique triangles, (2) Products, Factors, Roots, Powers and logarithmic expressions, (3) Relations and Functions, (4) Systems of Linear Equations and Linear Relationships, (5) Measurement, and (6) Statistics.

5 CREDITS

5 CREDITS

GRADE 11

Mathematics 20-1

PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 10C or Mathematics 10C+

Based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies, this course is intended to provide students with the mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that are mathematics-intensive and require the study of calculus. It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in this course have mastered the skills and concepts taught in the Mathematics 10C or Mathematics 10C+ course.

There are nine units of study: (1) Sequence and Series, (2) Trigonometry, (3) Quadratic Functions, (4) Quadratic Equations, (5) Radical Expressions and Equations, (6) Rational Expressions and Equations, (7) Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions, (8) Systems of Equations, and (9) Linear and Quadratic Inequalities.

IB DP Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL, Y1

PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 10C or Mathematics 10C+ or Principal approval

This accelerated and enriched course is based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies (Mathematics 20-1) and the IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL program. The course provides students with the mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that are math-intensive and require the study of calculus. It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in this course have mastered the skills and concepts taught in Mathematics 10C, particularly factoring quadratic expressions and linear functions. The pace of the course is much faster than Mathematics 20-1 and students missing classes must be willing and able to work independently to catch up.

There are ten units of study: (1) Sequence and Series, (2) Trigonometry, (3) Quadratic Functions, (4) Quadratic Equations, (5) Radical Expressions and Equations, (6) Rational Expressions and Equations, (7) Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions, (8) Systems of Equations, (9) Linear and Quadratic Inequalities, and (10) Statistics.

5 CREDITS

• Students receive credit for Mathematics 20-1.

GRADE 11

IB DP Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL, Y1

PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 10C+ or Principal approval

This accelerated and enriched course is based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies (Mathematics 20-1 and elements of Mathematics 30-1) and the IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL curriculum. It is intended to provide students with the mathematical insights and critical thinking skills suitable for future post-secondary programs that are math-intensive and require the study of calculus. The course’s pace is faster than Mathematics 20-1 and IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Standard Level (SL), Y1. Students missing classes must be willing and able to work independently to catch up.

There are twelve units of study: (1) Sequence and Series, (2) Trigonometry, (3) Quadratic Functions, (4) Quadratic Equations, (5) Radical Expressions and Equations, (6) Radical Expressions and Equations, (7) Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions, (8) Linear and Quadratic Inequalities, and (9) Composite Functions, (10) Transformations, (11) Trigonometric Functions and Graphs, and (12) Statistics.

GRADE 12

Mathematics 30-1

PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 20-1 or IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL,Y1 or IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL,Y1

Based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies curriculum, this course is comprised of nine units of study: (1) Composite Functions, (2) Transformations, (3) Polynomial Functions, (4) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, (5) Unit Circle Trigonometry, (6) Trigonometric Functions and Graphs, (7) Trigonometric Identities, (8) Radical and Rational Functions, and (9) Permutations and Combinations.

Mathematics 30-2

PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 20-1 or Mathematics 20-2

Based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies curriculum, this course is comprised of eight units of study: (1) Rational Expressions and Equations, (2) Logical Reasoning and Set Theory, (3) Permutations and Combinations, (4) Probability, (5) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, (6) Applications of Exponents and Logarithms, (7) Polynomial and Sinusoidal Functions, and (8) Analyzing Puzzles and Games.

5 CREDITS

• Students receive credit for Mathematics 20-1.

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• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

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• While meeting the requirements for the Alberta Programs of Study outcomes and some post-secondary programs, this course does not satisfy all post-secondary admission requirements in institutions offering engineering, science, business, etc.

• Students should consult with their Post-Secondary Guidance Counsellor to ensure they are enrolled in the appropriate mathematics course required for their post-secondary application goals.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

IB DP Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, SL Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL,Y1 or IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL,Y1

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 31

This enriched and accelerated course is structured such that students complete Mathematics 30-1 by spring break. There are nine units of study: (1) Composite Functions, (2) Transformations (3) Polynomial Functions, (4) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, (5) Unit Circle Trigonometry, (6) Trigonometric Functions and Graphs (7) Trigonometric Identities, (8) Radical and Rational Functions, (9) and Permutations and Combinations.

IB DP Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Mathematics HL,Y1

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 31 and IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL, Y2

This enriched and accelerated course is structured such that students complete Mathematics 30-1 by winter break. Based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies and the IB DP Mathematics HL Y1 curriculum. The course is specifically intended to cater to students who expect to include mathematics as a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or as part of a physics, engineering and technology program. It will also prepare students to complete the calculus components of the IB Programme’s Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL course of studies.

There are eight units of study: (1) Polynomial Functions, (2) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Expressions, (3) Trigonometric Identities, (4) Permutations and Combinations, (5) Probability, (6) Mathematical Proofs by Induction and by Contradiction, and (8) Modular Arithmetic, Polar Form and Complex Numbers.

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive credit for Mathematics 30-1.

5 CREDITS

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive credit for Mathematics 30-1.

GRADE 12

Mathematics 31

PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 20-1 or IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL, Y1 or IB DP

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL, Y1

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 30-1 or IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL, Y2 or IB DP

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL, Y2

Based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies curriculum, Mathematics 31 is a calculus course that aims to introduce students to the principles, concepts, and methods of differential and integral calculus; develop skills in problem-solving using calculus concepts and procedures as the context; and apply the methods of calculus to various applications in the physical, biological, social sciences, and commerce.

There are ten units of study: (1) Set Theory and Algebra Review, (2) Review of Prerequisite Concepts, (3) Functions, Limits and First Principles, (4) Techniques of Differentiation, (5) Applications of the Derivative, (6) Second Derivatives, (7) Derivatives of Trigonometric, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, (8) Antiderivatives, (9) Applications of Antiderivatives and (10) Techniques of Integration.

Social Studies

The Social Studies program develops globally aware and socially responsible students who possess the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed to navigate, contribute and tackle the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected 21st-century world in flux. Through interdisciplinary exploration, students uncover social, cultural, economic, and political forces that shape our world while fostering and developing collaboration, critical thinking, empathy and a deep appreciation for

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diversity, equity and differing perspectives. Students construct informed personal understandings of complex issues through direct instruction, inquiry, research, analysis, feedback and reflection. We aim to empower and equip students to be agents of positive change locally and globally by promoting civic engagement, activism, and responsible citizenship.

5 CREDITS IB MYP Social Studies, Y5: Individuals and Societies

The aims of the IB MYP Social Studies course are to equip 21st-century learners with:

(1) the skills to respect and understand the world around them, (2) an understanding of the impact of historical, contemporary, geographical, political, social, economic, religious, technological, and (3) an appreciation of cultural contexts that influence and impact individuals, societies, and environments. Students explore globalization within the context of identity, history, sustainability and citizenship. The infusion of a multiple perspectives approach allows students to examine the effects of globalization on people in Canada and throughout the world. Recognizing and appreciating the influence of globalization will lead students to examine their roles as responsible and active citizens in a globalizing world. As well, this course develops the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable students to: appreciate human and environmental commonalities and diversity; understand the interactions and interdependence of individuals, societies and the environment; understand how both environmental and human systems operate and evolve; identify and develop concern for the well-being of human communities and the natural environment; act as responsible citizens of local and global communities; and develop inquiry skills that lead towards conceptual understandings of the relationships between individuals, societies and the environments in which they live.

Social Studies 20, Perspectives on Nationalism

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Social Studies 10, Y5: Individuals and Societies, or Principal approval

Based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies curriculum, students explore the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and international contexts in this course. They will study the origins and influence of nationalism on regional, international, and global relations. The combination of multiple perspectives will allow students to understand nationalism and how it contributes to the citizenship and identities of people in Canada. Understanding the various points of view associated with nationalism and an appreciation for the perspectives of others will encourage students to develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism. Four units of inquiry comprise this course: (1) Identity and Nationalism, (2) National Interest and Conflict, (3) Internationalism, and (4) Canadian Nationalism.

IB DP History SL, Y1 / IB DP History HL, Y1

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Social Studies 10, or Principal approval

History is a dynamic, contested, evidence-based discipline that involves an exciting engagement with the past. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) history course is a world history course based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history. It is a rigorous intellectual discipline focused on key historical concepts of change, causation, significance, perspectives, continuity and consequence. History is an exploratory subject that fosters a sense of inquiry. It is also an interpretive discipline, allowing an opportunity for engagement with multiple perspectives and a plurality of opinions. Studying history develops an understanding of the past, leading to a deeper understanding of the nature of humans and the world today.

The central focus of this course is an in-depth analysis of nationalism. Exploring the complexities of nationalism will contribute to an understanding and appreciation of the interrelationships among nations, nationalism, internationalism, globalization, and citizenship and identity. Developing an understanding of the various points of view associated with nationalism as well as an appreciation for the perspectives of others, will encourage students to develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism. While nationalism has historically examined the citizen’s relationship to the state, contemporary understandings of nationalism include evolving individual, collective, national and state realities. (Adapted from IB History Guide (2017 Examinations) and Alberta Social Studies 20 Curriculum Guide).

There are three units of inquiry spanning 130 years of European history that comprise this course: (1) The French Revolution and Napoleon, (2) Europe and the First World War, and (3) Versailles to Berlin: Diplomacy in Europe.

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• Students receive credit for Social Studies 20.

IB DP Economics HL, Y1 / IB DP Economics SL, Y1 / Microeconomics 30

The study of economics is essentially about the concept of scarcity and the problem of resource allocation. In other words, it is the study of how individuals and societies make choices. Although economics involves the formulation of theory, it is not a purely theoretical subject; economic theories can be applied to real-world examples. It does not exist in a vacuum because it must naturally consider how economic theory is to be applied in an international context. Neither is economics a discrete subject since economics incorporates elements of history, geography, psychology, sociology, political studies and many other related fields of study.

The scientific approach characterizes the standard methodology of economics. The methodology can be summarized as a progression from problem identification through hypothesis formulation and testing to finally arrive at a conclusion. Alongside the empirical observations of positive economics, students are asked to formulate normative questions.

Encouraging students to explore such questions forms the central focus of the economics course. By the end of this course, students will have an understanding and knowledge of economic concepts and theories; apply economic theory to a range of circumstances and a variety of situations toward developing a critical understanding of the economic world in which they live; analyze information through the use of economic concepts and theories; evaluate concepts and theories from different economic perspectives; and develop a better understanding of internationalism

Two units of inquiry frame the course content: (1) Introduction to Economics, and (2) Microeconomics. Mostly, these units follow a structure typical of microeconomics courses. The goal here is to set the framework for economic models and to understand the concepts of model building in economics and what “economics as a social science” means. This is the essential groundwork for students to undertake more complex analyses. Towards the end of the course, the focus will be more on the issues that economists try to resolve, and with the added focus on the Economics of the Environment, the goal is to understand global issues and how these problems can be addressed by using an economics lens. The goal is to help students understand the challenges facing our world and how economics can be used to help solve these problems.

IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Y1

PREREQUISITE: Social Studies 10-1, or Principal permission

COREQUITSE: IB Diploma / IB Certificate Programme Track or Principal permission

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a senior-level course, required by all full-time participants in IB DP, but available for Alberta Education credit to other students, as enrollment space allows. IB DP students successfully complete TOK over two years of study. The bulk of the course is scheduled in Grade 11 (Y1), with additional student engagement required of IB DP candidates in Grade 12 (Y2). All participants are engaged in an exploration of our cognitive selves and the reality we share with others. Learning opportunities are presented through guided discussions, rigorous analysis of text, lectures, investigations, creative expression, oral presentations, and formal essays. The primary aims of the course are to give the participants structured opportunities to examine how we “know” things and to develop skills in critically reflecting on how we know what we know. Associated with these primary aims is the development of skill in:

(1) recognizing bias in perspective, from personal through to social and cultural levels,

(2) appreciating different value systems without abdicating one’s own set of values, (2) recognizing that with knowledge comes responsibility, and (4) expressing ideas clearly and effectively, in written, oral, or visual modes.

The TOK course entails the application of four elements – Scope, Perspectives, Methods and Tools, and Ethics – to all lessons, regardless of their particular focus and content. Further, the Program of Studies features a compulsory Core Theme (“Knowers and Knowledge”) and another two Optional Themes (selected by the instructor from a range of five available choices). Core and optional themes are outlined below.

• Core Theme (CT1): Me as a knower and thinker

• CT2: My perspective assumptions and biases

• CT3: Where do our values come from?

• CT4: How can we navigate the world?

• CT5: How do we know when we are being manipulated or “spun”?

• Optional Theme (OT1:) Knowledge and Technology

• OT2: Knowledge and Indigenous Societies

3 CREDITS

• TOK is one of the core components of the IB’s Diploma Programme (DP) and, without its successful completion, no IB Diploma can be awarded.

• Students receive 3 credits for Philosophies of Man 30.

Social Studies 30-1

PREREQUISITE: Socials 20-1 or Principal approval

Based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies curriculum, students in this course explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political and economic systems will allow students to assess the viability of the principles of liberalism. Understanding the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues. The principles of liberalism have played a significant role in developing modern democratic societies. Developing a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of modern liberal thought and the tenets of competing ideologies is important in developing active, informed, and responsible citizens. This understanding will enable students to effectively investigate, analyze, and evaluate government policies and actions and develop individual and collective responses to contemporary local, national, and global issues.

Legal Studies 30

Based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies curriculum, Legal Studies is a course that falls under the Alberta Learning CTS Legal Studies Program of Studies. Legal Studies, at this level, focus on criminal law, Charter Rights, and judicial interpretations. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of how to engage with the legal system. The focus of this course is to act as an introduction to career development in legal studies through exposure to legal frameworks and the understanding of core concepts. Additionally, the course acts as an opportunity to deepen student understanding regarding the Constitution Act of 1982. Students are exposed to current events and landmark case studies to better understand Canada’s legal system. The learning in this course is enhanced through a significant experiential learning component, as students will have the opportunity to participate in mock trials and debates. In addition, students will have the opportunity to compete in a mock trial. Finally, since this is a course that seeks to grow competencies in the field of law, efforts will be made to provide students with insights from those who work in the field itself to gain a better understanding of what will be expected of them should they pursue a career in law.

Three units of study comprise this course: (1) Controversy and Change, (2) Landmark Cases, and (3) Criminal Law.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

International Politics 30

Based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies curriculum, International Politics 30-1 is a course that falls under the Alberta Learning CTS Political Science Program of Studies. Political Science is a dynamic social science, forming part of the study of individuals and societies, but more specifically looks at how power is achieved, maintained and exercised at the international level. The objective of this course is to give the student an understanding of the development and importance of international relations. This understanding is brought about by examining such concepts as the balance of power, dynastic marriages, territorial rivalry, ideological rivalry, international peace forums and international economic relations. Students will engage in active inquiry and application of knowledge and critical thinking skills to identify the relevance of an issue through the development of informed positions and respect for the positions of others. This course will also seek to develop young citizens who are informed and engaged in current affairs. Ongoing reference to current affairs adds relevance, interest and immediacy to local, provincial, national and global issues. Additionally, the learning in this course can be enhanced through a significant experiential learning component as students will have the opportunity to participate in Model United Nations simulations, mock trials and debates.

Three units of study comprise this course: (1) Rise of Nation States, (2) Liberalism and Realism, and (3) Justice.

IB DP History SL, Y2 / IB DP History HL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP History SL, Y1 or IB DP History HL, Y1

The IB Diploma Programme (DP) history course is a world history course based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history. It is a rigorous intellectual discipline focused on key historical concepts of change, causation, significance, perspectives, continuity and consequence. Studying history develops an understanding of the past, which leads to a deeper understanding of the nature of humans and of the world today. Developing a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of modern liberal thought and the tenets of competing ideologies is important in developing active, informed and responsible citizens. This understanding will enable students to effectively investigate, analyze and evaluate government policies and actions and develop individual and collective responses to contemporary local, national and global issues.

In this course, students appreciate that history is a dynamic, contested, evidence-based discipline that involves an exciting engagement with the past. An exploratory subject that fosters a sense of inquiry, students appreciate that history is an interpretive discipline, allowing the opportunity for engagement with multiple perspectives and a plurality of opinions. These understandings are achieved in three units of inquiry: (1) The Evolution and Development of Democratic States, (2) Authoritarian States, and (3) Rights and Protests.

• While the course content is essentially the same for SL and HL students, the assessment requirements are different. HL students complete three externally assessed papers, while SL students complete two externally assessed papers. HL and SL students also complete an internally assessed formalized historical investigation.

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive 5 credits for Social Studies 30-1.

IB DP Economics SL, Y2 / IB Economics HL, Y2 Macroeconomics 30 and Global Economics 35

PREREQUISITE: Microeconomics and IB DP Economics SL, Y1 or IB DP Economics HL, Y1

Two units of inquiry frame the course content: (1) Macroeconomics, and (2) Global Economics. Mostly, these units follow a structure typical of macroeconomics courses. The goal here is to allow students to understand how societies as a whole are impacted by economic models and to understand the debates around economic policy to address economic growth and development. Students will examine topics related to unemployment, inflation, inequality and poverty and then examine policy options to address these societal concerns. Towards the end of the course, the focus will be more on the issues around global economics, with an added focus on the development and strategies to help economies develop. Students will make use of real-world data and examples to help explore these complex issues and use skills gained from microeconomics to understand challenges related to these issues. The goal is to help students understand our world’s challenges and how economics can help solve these problems.

SL vs HL

The distinction between SL and HL is based upon two items: (1) Assessment and (2) Proof of Theory. In HL, there is an emphasis on proof of an economic theory, which means that students need to carry out calculations to explain the theory addressed by diagrams that they construct and need to prove quantitatively that the theory is accurate. This goal is achieved through additional units of study that HL students must learn to deepen their ability to analyze economic theory and understand the impacts of changes caused by policy actions. Additionally, students in HL must write a Policy Paper (Paper 3) on their IB Exam, whereas SL students are not required to write this as part of their exam.

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive 3 credits for Macroeconomics 30

• Students receive 3 credits for Global Economics 35

IB DP TOK, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP TOK, Y1

COREQUISITE: IB Diploma Candidate / IB Certificate Candidate

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a senior-level course, required by all full-time participants in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, but available for Alberta Education credit to other students, as enrollment space allows. IB Diploma students successfully complete TOK over two years of study. The bulk of the course is scheduled in Grade 11 (Y1), with additional student engagement required of IB DP candidates in Grade 12 (Y2). All participants are engaged in an exploration of our cognitive selves and the reality we share with others. Learning opportunities are presented through guided discussions, rigorous analysis of text, lectures, investigations, creative expression, oral presentations, and formal essays. The primary aims of the course are to give the participants structured opportunities to examine the ways by which we “know” things and to develop skills in critically reflecting on how we know what we know. Associated with these primary aims is the development of skill in: (1) recognizing bias in perspective, from personal through to social and cultural levels, (2) appreciating different value systems without abdicating one’s own set of values, (2) recognizing that with knowledge comes responsibility, and (4) expressing ideas clearly and effectively, in written, oral, or visual modes.

The IB Theory of Knowledge course entails applying four elements – Scope, Perspectives, Methods and Tools, and Ethics – to all TOK lessons, regardless of their particular focus and content. Further, the Program of Studies features a compulsory Core Theme (“Knowers and Knowledge”) and another two Optional Themes (selected by the instructor from a range of five available choices). All core and optional themes are outlined below.

• Core Theme (CT1): Me as a knower and thinker

• CT2: My perspective assumptions and biases

• CT3: Where do our values come from?

• CT4: How can we navigate the world?

• CT5: How do we know when we are being manipulated or “spun”?

• Optional Theme (OT1:) Knowledge and Technology

• OT2: Knowledge and Indigenous Societies

• IB Diploma Candidate assessment consists of an externally assessed (EA) essay developed from one of six prompts released by IB at the start of September in the Grade 12 year, weighted at 66% of the total grade.

• TOK is one of the core components of the IB’s Diploma Programme (DP) and, without its successful completion, no IB Diploma can be awarded.

Science

The vision of science is to contribute to developing students as inquirers, scientifically literate, caring and responsible individuals who think critically and creatively when solving problems and making decisions about aspects affecting themselves, others and their social and natural environments. Diverse learning experiences allow students to explore, analyze and appreciate the interrelationships among science, technology, society and the environment and develop understandings that will affect their personal lives, careers and futures. Science literacy aims for students to become competent and confident when accessing, using and communicating

scientific information. Students are expected to use scientific language correctly and select appropriate oral and written communication formats. Another aim of science is to allow students to show their understanding of the main concepts and processes of science by applying these to solve problems. Students should demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate information to make informed judgments in various contexts. Studying science also prepares students to address global issues from a scientific perspective critically.

GRADE 10

5 CREDITS IB MYP Science 10, Y5

Through a course structured around units of study in chemistry, biology, physics and global systems, students understand and appreciate science and its implications, consider science as a human endeavour with benefits and limitations, develop analytical, inquiring and flexible minds that pose questions, solve problems, construct explanations and judge arguments, develop and refine skills to design and perform investigations, evaluate evidence and reach conclusions, apply language skills and knowledge in a variety of real-life contexts, develop sensitivity towards the living and non-living environments, and reflect on learning experiences and make informed choices.

This course comprises four topics of study: (1) Energy and Matter in Chemical Change (2) Energy Flow in Technological Systems, (3) Cycling of Matter in Living Systems, and (4) Energy Flow in Global Systems.

Biology 20

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Science 10 or Principal approval

This course emphasizes the major themes of energy, matter, change, diversity, systems and equilibrium as students continue to develop their scientific competency and understanding. Students will complete laboratory investigations, independent, self-directed learning, and computer simulations to add to their understanding of the scientific principles and concepts associated with the four main units of study. In this process, students will significantly enhance both their critical thinking skills and their awareness of science’s impact on society.

This course comprises four units of study: (1) Ecosystems and Population Change, (2) Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration, (3) Human Systems, and (4) Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere.

IB DP Biology, Y1

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Science 10 or Principal approval

This accelerated and enriched course is based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies (Biology 20) and the IB DP Biology syllabus. In this course, students develop their skills and knowledge across a broad range of biological investigations and appreciate the profound richness and complexity of the living world around them. They also become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. There is an emphasis on practical work and the general aims through the various aspects of the overarching theme of the Nature of Science. Success in this course requires solid academic ability, strong personal motivation and a willingness to work independently. It also requires a strong work ethic, excellent time management, and a willingness to ask questions and reflect critically.

The course is comprised of the following topics: (1) Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere, (2) Ecosystems and Population Change, (3) Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration, and (4) Human Systems. The IB Syllabus distributes these topics into four themes: Unity and Diversity, Form and Function, Interaction and Interdependence, and Continuity and Change.

5 CREDITS

• Students receive credit for Biology 20.

Chemistry 20

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Science 10,Y5 or Principal approval

This course develops students’ understanding of the interconnecting ideas and chemistry principles that transcend and unify the natural science disciplines and their relationship to the technology that students use in their daily lives. Chemistry 20 develops the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to help students become capable of and committed to setting career and/or life goals, make informed choices, and act in ways that will improve the level of scientific awareness essential for a scientifically literate society. Chemistry is an experimental discipline, and laboratory experiences are essential to this course. Students are expected to develop an aptitude for collecting data, observing, analyzing, forming generalizations, hypothesizing, and making inferences from observations.

This course comprises five units of study: (1) Quantitative Relationships (Stoichiometry), (2) Solutions, (3) Acids and Bases, (4) Gases, and (5) Chemical Bonding.

IB DP Chemistry, Y1

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Science 10 or Principal approval

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 20-1

This accelerated and enriched course is based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies (Chemistry 20) and the IB DP Chemistry syllabus. Students develop their skills and knowledge across various chemical investigations and learn the chemical principles underpinning the physical environment and biological systems through studying quantitative chemistry, atomic theory, periodicity, chemical bonding and other topics. Laboratory experience is an essential component of this course. It develops in students the skills and knowledge required to design, perform, and analyse investigations. As such, students are expected to develop an aptitude for collecting data, observing, analysing, forming generalizations, hypothesising, and making inferences from observations. They also become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. Success in this course requires solid academic ability, strong personal motivation and a willingness to work independently.

This Y1 class comprises four topics of study: (1) Stoichiometric Relationships, (2) Atomic Structure, (3) Periodicity, (4) Chemical Bonding and Structure, and includes some of the content from a fifth unit of IB DP Chemistry called (11) Measurement and Data Processing.

• Students receive credit for Chemistry 20.

Physics 20

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Science 10 or Principal approval

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 20-1

The main theme of this course focuses on the interaction of matter and energy. We will explore this interaction through hands-on experimental work, project-based learning, computer simulations, quantitative data collection and analysis, and problem-solving. Students also appreciate how the interaction of matter and energy affects our daily lives.

Six units of study comprise this course: (1) Kinematics and Graphing, (2) Vectors, Vector Addition and Projectiles, (3) Dynamics, (4) Circular Motion, Gravitational Force and Field, (5) Energy, and (6) Simple Harmonic Motion, Oscillations, and the Behaviour of Mechanical Waves.

IB DP Physics SL, Y1

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Science 10, Y5 or Principal approval

This accelerated and enriched course is based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies Physics 20-1) and the IB DP Physics SL syllabus. The interaction of matter and energy is the main theme of this course. Students explore this interaction through hands-on experimental work, computer simulations, quantitative data collection and analysis, and problem-solving. How the interaction of matter and energy affects our daily lives is also a focus of study.

In addition to the Physics 20-1 curriculum, four of the five core IB Physic SL topics comprise the syllabus in this course: (1) Space, Time and Motion, (2) The Particulate Nature of Matter, (3) Wave Behaviour, (4) Fields.

5 CREDITS

• Students receive credit for Physics 20.

Biology 30

PREREQUISITE: Biology 20 or IB DP Biology, Y1 or Principal approval

This course encourages students to develop a critical sense of wonder and curiosity about scientific and technological endeavours; use science and technology to acquire new knowledge and solve problems so that they may improve the quality of their lives and the lives of others; critically address science-related societal, economic, ethical and environmental issues; create opportunities for them to pursue science-related occupations; and develops in student aptitudes and interests a knowledge of the wide spectrum of careers related to science, technology and the environment. Students will complete laboratory investigations, independent, self-directed learning, and computer simulations to increase their understanding of these four main areas’ scientific principles and concepts. In this process, students will significantly enhance their critical thinking skills and their awareness of science’s impact on society.

The course comprises four key units of study: (1) Nervous and Endocrine Systems, (2) Reproduction and Development, (3) Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and (4) Population and Community Dynamics.

IB DP Biology SL, Y2 / IB DP Biology HL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Biology, Y1

This accelerated and enriched course not only covers the Alberta Education Program of Studies established for Biology 30-1, but it also provides students with an opportunity to pursue Y2 concepts covered in the IB DP Biology curriculum at a Standard Level (SL) or Higher Lever (HL). Students will enjoy considerable overlap between the IB curriculum and Biology 30-1. Students choosing the HL path extend their learning by exploring Biology 30-1 concepts in greater depth and an additional unit of study in plant biology.

SL and HL topics: (1) Nervous and Endocrine Systems, (2) Reproduction and Development, (3)Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and (4) Population and Community Dynamics.

HL: Greater depth in Genetics, Ecology, Human Physiology and additional units in Plant Transport, Growth and Reproduction in Angiosperms.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

5 CREDITS

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive credit for Biology 30.

Chemistry 30

PREREQUISITE: Chemistry 20 or IB DP Chemistry, Y1

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 30-1

This course is intended to develop students’ understanding of the interconnecting ideas and chemistry principles that transcend and unify the natural science disciplines and their relationship to the technology that students use in their daily lives. It is of utmost importance to remember that Chemistry 30 is an experimental discipline that develops the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to help students become capable of and committed to setting career and/or life goals, make informed choices, and act in ways that will improve the level of scientific awareness essential for a scientifically literate society. Laboratory experience is an essential component of the Chemistry 30 course

The course comprises four units of study: (1) Thermochemical Changes, (2) Electrochemical Changes, (3) Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds, and (4) Chemical Equilibrium Focusing on Acid-Base Systems.

IB DP Chemistry SL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Chemistry, Y1

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 30-1,

This accelerated and enriched course is based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies (Chemistry 30) and the IB DP Chemistry SL program. Students will identify patterns that explanation of matter at the microscopic level to allow them to predict and control matter’s behaviour at the macroscopic level. The course emphasizes the development of representative models and explanatory theories as well as thorough mathematical analyses of empirical evidence. Laboratory experience is an essential component of this course and students will demonstrate their skills in writing lab reports. Students are required to conduct an Individual Investigation, typically a laboratory investigation in this course. Advances in technology enable students to utilize experimentation while considering errors related to methodology or limitations in measuring equipment. Success in this course requires academic ability, strong personal motivation and a willingness to work independently.

The IB DP Chemistry Y2 SL course is comprised of seven topics of study: (5) Energetics, (6) Chemical Kinetics, (7) Equilibrium, (8) Acids and Bases, (9) Redox Processes, (10) Organic Chemistry, and (11) Measurement and Data Processing.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

5 CREDITS

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive credit for Chemistry 30 (5 credits)

IB DP Chemistry HL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Chemistry, Y1

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 30-1, IB DP Chemistry HL Extension

The HL course differs from the SL course in that all topics of study are considered in greater depth. Some of the HL content is conceptually more demanding and explored in greater depth, requiring learners to make more connections between diverse areas of the syllabus. This course is intended to cater to students who expect to include chemistry as a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or as part of a medicine, engineering or technology degree. Laboratory experience is an essential component of this course and students will demonstrate their skills in designing investigations and writing lab reports.

The IB DP Chemistry SL, Y2 course is comprised of seven topics of study: (5) Energetics, (6) Chemical Kinetics, (7) Equilibrium, (8) Acids and Bases, (9) Redox Processes, (10) Organic Chemistry, and (11) Measurement and Data Processing. There are also additional laboratory hours required as part of the IB DP Chemistry HL, Y2 program.

Physics 30

PREREQUISITE: Physics 20 or IB DP Physics (Y1), or Principal approval

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 30-1

This course allows students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to become productive and responsible members of society. This course includes topics in both classical and modern physics. We will explore this interaction through hands-on experimental work, project-based learning, computer simulations, quantitative data collection and analysis, and problem-solving. Students also appreciate how the interaction of matter and energy affects our daily lives.

Four units of study comprise this course: (1) Momentum and Impulse, (2) Forces and Fields, (3) Electromagnetic Radiation, and (4) Atomic Physics.

IB DP Physics SL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Physics SL, Y1

COREQUISITE: Mathematics 30-1

This course is based on the Alberta Education Program of Studies Physics 30-1) and the IB DP Physics SL, Y2 curriculum. Students explore the interaction of matter and energy through hands-on experimental work, computer simulations, quantitative data collection and analysis, and problem-solving. Students also explore how the interaction of matter and energy affects our daily lives.

This course comprise eight topics: (1) Physics and Physical Measurement, (2) Mechanics, (3) Thermal Physics, (4) Oscillations and Waves, (5) Electric Currents, (6) Fields and Forces, (7) Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and (8) Energy, Power and Climate Change.

8 CREDITS

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive credit for Chemistry 30 (5 credits) and for Chemistry HL Ext (3 credits)

5 CREDITS

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

5 CREDITS

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an Alberta Diploma exam.

• Students receive credit for Physics 30.

Fine Arts Visual and Performing Arts

“Art is what you do about something that interests, worries or pleases you…(it is) the way we search for forms to express our wonder, our delight in vision, our love and concern about man’s destiny. Art is concerned with inquiry, with the posing of questions needed to be asked, and the search for answers.”

- E. B. Feldman

Visual Art

Visual arts courses are developed so students can enjoy lifelong engagement with the arts; become informed, reflective, and critical creators of art; explore and value the diversity of the arts across time, place, and culture; express ideas with confidence and competence and develop perceptual and analytical skills while making artwork that is influenced by personal, historical, and cultural contexts.

Drama

Theatre is a dynamic, collaborative, and live art form. It is a practical subject that encourages discovery through experimentation, techniques, training and developing polished final performance for public performance. It results in developing both theatre and life skills: building confidence, creativity and working collaboratively.

Musical Theatre

The musical theatre program allows students to work as part of a creative ensemble as they gain confidence in production and performance, including developing specialized skills in singing, dancing and acting. Emphasis is placed on creating a full-scale theatrical production in December of each year.

Instrumental Music

The Senior School Instrumental Music Program is focused on ensemble performance with students in all three levels (10/20/30) working together as the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir Senior Band. Students earn 5 credits through individual assessments in repertoire performance, technical development, theory, research, and critique while working together towards campus performances, local festivals, and a yearly trip.

IB Music

Students interested in composition, solo/small ensemble performance, and music technology, will thrive in the IB Music courses. These courses are designed for vocalists and instrumentalists of all experience levels and musical backgrounds. Students explore a diverse range of musical genres and the newest in music technology tools and instruments while engaging in a variety of performance, composition, and research/analysis tasks.

IB MYP Visual Arts 10, Y5

This course is designed for students to develop and grow their technical skills, creativity and explore self-expression. Students will learn and develop their skills in two- and three-dimensional media, including utilizing various drawing mediums, different painting techniques, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, fibre, and alternative sculpture. All creative endeavours in Art 10 will examine the overarching theme of Identity. While learning and developing their skills, students will create art reflecting on how they see, interpret, and make sense of the world around them, developing their ability to communicate through self-expression, critical thinking and self-reflection.

IB MYP Music 10, Y5

IB MYP Music courses provide the opportunity for musicians of all experience levels to engage with diverse genres of music as performers, creators, and researchers. Students work towards solo and group performances, create compositions using traditional and new digital methods, and develop the theory and analysis background needed to reach their musical goals. This course aims to inspire meaningful musicianship through performing, creating, and analyzing music of all genres. Open to vocalists and instrumentalists of any background/experience, it is designed to foster a lifelong love of music for all and effectively prepare students who continue on to the IB DP Music Programme. IB MYP Music 10 is about building creative thinking ability, confidence in performance, and a substantial knowledge base to inform artistic identity. Students will be guided through performance, composition, and analysis projects that develop a deeper understanding of the technical and artistic elements of music through four topics of study: (1) Performance, (2) Musical Lines, (3) Music Together, and (4) Composition.

IB MYP Drama 10, Y5

Drama is both an art form and a medium for learning. It develops the whole personemotionally, physically, intellectually, imaginatively, aesthetically, and socially. Students develop skills in an atmosphere that is non-competitive, cooperative, supportive, and challenging. Students are encouraged to explore life by the assumption of roles and by the acquisition of dramatic skills. As students progress, emphasis is placed upon the development of the individual as a creator, performer, critic, and patron. The general goals of drama are for students to: (1) acquire knowledge of self and others through participation in and reflection on dramatic experience, (2) explore various dramatic disciplines, and (3) develop an appreciation of drama and theatre as a process and art form. These goals are achieved through three topics of study: (1) Drama Elements and Structure through Devising Original Work (2) Movement and Character Creation, and (3) Introduction to Scene Work.

5 CREDITS

3 CREDITS

3 CREDITS

GRADE 10

IB MYP Instrumental Music 10, Y5

PREREQUISITE: Instrumental Music 9 or equivalent experience

Students enrolled in Instrumental Music 10 rehearse and perform as members of the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir Senior Band. Students earn 5 credits through individual assessments in repertoire performance, technical development, theory, research, and critique while working together towards performances on campus, at local festivals, and on a yearly trip. The Senior Band seeks to present a diverse range of music for wind bands. Typically, students need at least 3 years of experience on their instrument to be prepared for the challenges presented in this course.

Musical Theatre 15

This course gives students an experience in the genre of musical theatre as a performing and technical art. Success in this course requires students to demonstrate discipline, leadership, maturity, commitment, and willingness to expand their singing, dance, and theatrical performance and production skills. Musical Theatre requires both written and performance work. Emphasis is placed on the development of the individual as a creator, and performer through a full-scale theatrical production, taking place in December of each year. Students will use a journal at the end of each unit to reflect on and document their skill development. This course will be held outside of the school timetable. Scheduling of this course will coincide with the Musical rehearsal schedule but may require additional time commitments.

There are eight topics of study: (1) Auditioning/Casting, (2) Dance/Movement, (3) Character development, (4) Acting, (5) Technical theatre, (6) Vocal Pedagogy, (7) Performance

5 CREDITS

• As class times fall outside the timetable, enrollment in this course does not count towards the three elective choices for Grade 10 students; this becomes a fourth elective option in addition to other elective choices.

3 CREDITS

GRADE 11

Art 20

PREREQUISITE: Art 10, or permission from Curriculum Leader

The Visual Art 20 course is designed for students to increase agency over their artwork and the interpretation of artistic conventions. Art 20 students will have deeper exposure to artistic movements and their influence on contemporary art practices. Students will learn and develop their skills in two- and three-dimensional media, which may include utilizing various drawing mediums, different painting techniques, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, and alternative sculpture. All creative endeavours in Art 20 will examine the overarching theme of challenge. This theme allows students to explore and create work reflecting on how they see, interpret, and make sense of the world around them, developing their ability to communicate through self-expression and challenging conventions both in art and society.

IB DP Visual Arts, Y1

PREREQUISITE: Art 10 or permission from Curriculum Leader

This course is intended for students who wish to engage in independent critical investigation and practical exploration leading to artistic production. IB DP Visual Arts provides students with opportunities to experiment with and challenge themselves in various media and to focus on art forms, skills, and concepts of interest to each student. The IB DP Visual Arts program comprises three portfolios: the Process Portfolio, the Comparative Study Portfolio, and the Exhibition Portfolio. In Y1, students will conduct in-depth research to develop their Comparative Study Portfolio and begin to build a body of work that will be presented as a part of their Process Portfolio. In Y1, students are required to work on two of the three portfolios, both in class and at home, to complete: (1) a developed and complete Comparative Study and (2) the completion of a minimum of 6 self-directed and highly refined works of art centered around a theme of their choosing. Along with these requirements, students are strongly encouraged to visit galleries and museums regularly to enhance their understanding of what a body of work consists of and how to develop their ideas and skills.

• Students receive credit for Art 20.

Drama 20

PREREQUISITE: Drama 10 or permission from Curriculum Leader

Based on the Alberta Programs of Study outcomes curriculum, this course gives students an experience in theatre as a performing art. Students should have the following skills: self-discipline, self-control, leadership, maturity, and an academic knowledge of theatre. Drama 20 requires both written and performance work. Students will attempt – through intensive, active involvement in the theatre disciplines of devising, movement work, improvisation, character development, scene work and solo performance, theatre studies, playwriting and technical theatre – to develop fundamental performance and theatre skills. As students progress through the dramatic forms of expression, an emphasis is placed on the development of the individual as a creator, performer, historian, critic, and patron. As well, students explore the technical skills necessary to enhance performances, explore theatre history and theory necessary to enhance the understanding and creation of various forms of performance and theatre, and generate a process journal of each unit to reflect on discoveries made during the exploration.

There are seven units of study: (1) Devising, (2) Movement, (3) Improvisation, (4) Acting and Scene Analysis, (5) Playwriting, (6) Theatre Style and History, and (7) Technical Theatre.

IB DP Theatre Arts, Y1

PREREQUISITE: Drama 10 or permission from Curriculum Leader

The IB Theatre Arts Y1 program is an introduction to the academic history and theory of theatre as a culture contributor and communication tool. Students should have the following skills: self-discipline, self-control, leadership, maturity, and an academic knowledge of theatre. As students understand the historical and theoretical importance of theatre; individuals experience the work as creators, performers, designers, directors, critics, and patrons. As well, students will explore the technical skills necessary to enhance choices and performances as they explore theatre history and theory. Their understanding of theatre will enhance their own creation of various forms of performance and theatre. Students will consistently generate a process journal in each unit to reflect on discoveries made during their initial investigation and explorations. Students will be introduced to 4 distinct units of study; 1. Theatre traditions from around the world, 2. Theatre theory and theorist, 3. Collaborative creation of original theatre in the style of professional companies, 4, Play exploration and design for Production. In addition, students will reflect on live theatre moments they have experienced as spectators to develop a sense of personal aesthetic and provide them with options for directorial choices in Y2.

• Students receive credit for Drama 20.

Instrumental Music 20

PREREQUISITE: Instrumental Music 10 or equivalent experience.

Students enrolled in Instrumental Music 20 rehearse and perform as members of the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir Senior Band. Note that class times are twice a week, outside the timetable. Students earn five credits through individual assessments in repertoire performance, technical development, theory, research, and critique while working together towards campus performances, local festivals, and a yearly trip. The Senior Band seeks to present diverse music for the wind band. Typically, students need at least four years of experience on their instrument to be prepared for the challenges presented in this course.

IB DP Music SL, Y1 / IB DP Music HL, Y1

PREREQUISITE: Any of IB MYP Music 10, Musical Theatre 15, Instrumental Music 10, or equivalent experience

This course is open to students of all musical backgrounds, interests, and experience levels, from high-level soloists to beginners with keen interests. IB DP Music students gain experience in three musical roles: as performers, creators, and researchers.

Students in Y1 start the year by working collaboratively to arrange and perform a piece of music while reviewing and learning about the essential music theory concepts for success in the course. The rest of the year is focused on the DP Music Areas of Inquiry, with various performance, composition, and research tasks covering a diverse range of music worldwide. Students are provided with (and taught to use) Avid Sibelius notation software and the Ableton Live digital audio workstation for creating tasks. Students also have access to a wide range of music technology tools (midi controllers, synthesizers, Ableton Push2, recording equipment.) Students may perform as vocalists or on any instrument they choose. This course is highly recommended for students considering post-secondary training and/or a music career.

• Students receive credit for General Music 20.

Musical Theatre 25

This course gives students an experience in the genre of Musical Theatre as a performing and technical art. Success in this course requires students to demonstrate discipline, leadership, maturity, commitment, and willingness to expand their singing, dance, and theatrical performance and production skills. Musical Theatre requires both written and performance work. Emphasis is placed on the development of the individual as a creator, and performer through a full-scale theatrical production, taking place in December of each year. A process journal will be used throughout each unit to reflect on discoveries made during exploration and skill development. This course will be held outside of the school timetable. Scheduling of this course will coincide with the Musical rehearsal schedule but may require additional time commitments.

There are eight units of study: (1) Auditioning/Casting, (2) Dance/Movement, (3) Character development, (4) Acting, (5) Technical theatre, (6) Vocal Pedagogy, (7) Performance

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Art 30

PREREQUISITE: Art 20 or Principal approval

This course provides students with opportunities to develop greater technical skills in a variety of media as well as pursue more personal content in studio work. In Art 30, students will begin examining artists and art movements to gain inspiration for Independent Study. The Art 30 course provides students with the opportunity to experiment with and challenge themselves in a variety of media as well as to focus on art forms, skills, and concepts of interest to each student. Students will continuously research various art styles, movements, and artists and synthesize their own cultural experiences with their investigations and studio pieces. With a focus on Inquiry, an Art 30 student will be encouraged to be resourceful, take initiative, and work on independently planned works of art. Students in Art 30 will be able to demonstrate an inquiring/curious attitude toward their creativity and the world around them and express interest in research, producing work in the studio and reflecting and evaluating their growth and development.

Five units of study comprise this course: (1) Research, (2) Inquiry design, (3) studio work producing a minimum of five works of art, (4) curation, and (5) public exhibition.

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GRADE 12

IB DP Visual Art SL, Y2 / IB DP Visual Art HL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Visual Art, Y1

This course provides the opportunity for students to experiment with and challenge themselves in a variety of This course is intended for students who wish to continue their in-depth independent critical investigation and practical exploration of art, leading to artistic production and a final exhibition. In Y2, students will revise and refine their research to present a clear and cohesive analysis in their Comparative Study Portfolio. Students will also continue to develop projects 7-11 (5 projects) to complete and refine their Process Portfolio and begin curating their Exhibition Portfolio. In Y2, students are required to work on three portfolios, both in class and at home, to complete: (1) the Comparative Study portfolio, (2) completion five self-directed and highly refined works of art centered around a theme of their choosing to complete 11 works of art. And (3) curate and exhibit their work for their Exhibition Portfolio. Along with these requirements, students are strongly encouraged to visit galleries and museums regularly to enhance their understanding of what a body of work consists of, how to develop and refine their ideas and skills, and how to curate an exhibition to communicate a message clearly.

Drama 30

PREREQUISITE: Drama 20 or Principal approval

Based on the Alberta Programs of Study outcomes curriculum, this course gives students an experience in the area of theatre as a performing art. Students should have the following skills: self-discipline, self-control, leadership, maturity, and an academic knowledge of theatre. Drama 30 requires both written and performance work. Students will attempt – through intensive, active involvement in the theatre disciplines of devising, movement work, improvisation, character development, scene work and solo performance, theatre studies, playwriting, directing and technical theatre – to develop fundamental performance and theatre skills. As students progress through the dramatic forms of expression, an emphasis is placed on the development of the individual as a creator, performer, historian, critic, and patron. Students also explore the technical skills necessary to enhance performances, explore theatre history and theory necessary to enhance the understanding and creation of various forms of performance and theatre; generate a process journal of each unit to reflect on discoveries made during the exploration.

There are eight units of study: (1) Devising, (2) Movement, (3) Improvisation, (4) Acting and Scene Analysis, (5) Playwriting, (6) Theatre Style and History, (7) Directing and (8) Technical Theatre.

5 CREDITS

• Students receive credit for Art 30-1.

• The IB examines the Comparative Study and the Process Portfolio externally.

• The final public Exhibition, a culmination of the student’s accomplishments, will take place in the spring and is assessed internally.

5 CREDITS

IB DP Theatre Arts SL, Y2 / IB DP Theatre Arts HL, Y2

The IB Theatre Arts Y2 program is a progression to Theatre Arts Y1. Students will delve deeper into theatre history and theory as they further develop their aesthetic as theatre contributors. Students should continue to build the skills of self-discipline, self-control, leadership, maturity, and an academic knowledge of theatre. At this stage, students make creative decisions to demonstrate their understanding of Theatre history, theory, creation and direction. These choices will show that they understand theatre’s historical and theoretical importance. Students will consistently generate a process journal in each unit to reflect on discoveries made and capture planning for Internal and External Assessments. Students will submit two assignments for External Assessment and one Assignment for Internal Assessment for the SL program. There will be one additional assignment for students taking the HL program.

Instrumental Music 30

PREREQUISITE: Instrumental Music 20 or equivalent experience

Students enrolled in Instrumental Music 30 rehearse and perform as members of the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir Senior Band. Note that class times are twice a week, outside the timetable. Students earn 5 credits through individual assessments in repertoire performance, technical development, theory, research, and critique while working together towards campus performances, local festivals, and a yearly trip. The Senior Band seeks to present diverse music for the wind band. Typically, students need at least five years of experience on their instrument to be prepared for the challenges presented in this course.

IB DP Music SL, Y2 / IB DP Music HL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Music SL/HL, Y1

The second year of the IB DP Music course is focused on the planning, development, and completion of externally and internally assessed music portfolios. Through completing the portfolios, students take on a wide breadth of performing, creating, and research tasks covering a diverse range of music from around the world. All students complete three portfolios (Exploring Music in Context, Experimenting with Music, Presenting Music,) while students opting for HL take on an additional fourth portfolio (The Contemporary Music Maker.) Students will be provided with Avid Sibelius software and the Ableton Live digital audio workstation to create tasks. They will also have access to various music technology tools (midi controllers, synthesizers, Ableton Push2, recording equipment.) Students may perform as vocalists or on any instrument of their choice. This course is highly recommended for any students considering postsecondary training and/or a music career.

3 CREDITS

• Students receive credit for Drama 30-1.

5 CREDITS

5 CREDITS

• Students receive credit for General Music 30-1.

GRADE 12

Musical Theatre 35

This course gives students an experience in the genre of Musical Theatre as a performing and technical art. Success in this course requires students to demonstrate discipline, leadership, maturity, commitment, and willingness to expand their singing, dance, and theatrical performance and production skills. Musical Theatre requires both written and performance work. Emphasis is placed on the development of the individual as a creator, and performer through a full-scale theatrical production, taking place in December of each year. Each unit will use a process journal to reflect on discoveries made during exploration and skill development. This course will be held outside of the school timetable. Scheduling of this course will coincide with the Musical rehearsal schedule but may require additional time commitments.

There are eight units of study: (1) Auditioning/Casting, (2) Dance/Movement, (3) Character development, (4) Acting, (5) Technical Theatre, (6) Vocal Pedagogy, (7) Performance

Modern Languages

The aims of the Modern Languages Department are for students to: (1) gain proficiency in a second language while supporting the maintenance of their mother tongue and cultural heritage; (2) develop respect for, and understanding of, diverse linguistic and cultural heritages; (3) develop the communication skills necessary for further language learning, and for study, work and leisure in a range of contexts; (4) develop multiliteracy skills through the use of a range of learning tools; (5) develop an appreciation of a variety of literary and non-literary texts and to develop critical and creative techniques for comprehension and construction of meaning; (6) recognize and use language as a vehicle of thought, reflection, selfexpression and learning in other subjects; (7) understand the nature of language and the process of language learning; (8) gain insight into the cultural characteristics of the communities where the language is spoken; (9) gain an awareness and understanding of the perspectives of people from own and other cultures; and (10) develop curiosity, inquiry and a lifelong interest in, and enjoyment of, language learning.

GRADE 10 - FRENCH LANGUAGE

5 CREDITS IB MYP French 10, Y5

PREREQUISITE: One year of core French or Principal approval

Students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking knowledge and skills in French are developed throughout the year over four units of study: (1) Vacations and Shopping, (2) Fairy Tales, (3) Pop Culture Entertainment, and (4) School, Daily Life and Plans for the Future.

IB MYP French 10/20/30, Y5

PREREQUISITE: Phase 2 French or Principal approval

Students enrolled in this course are completing the final year of a nine-year Alberta Programs of Study in French as a second language. The goal of this course is to allow students to become as fluent as possible in the various components of language while studying four thematic units: (1) Les vacances, (2) Le shopping éco-responsable, (3) La culture populaire, (4) L’éducation, la technologie et les medias. Units of grammar will be interwoven into each thematic unit.

GRADE 10 - SPANISH LANGUAGE

15 CREDITS

• Students receive 5 credits for French 10

• Students receive 5 credits for French 20

• Students receive 5 credits for French 30

IB MYP Spanish 10 New, IB MYP Spanish 10 Continuing, Y5

5 CREDITS

Students enrolled in this course have little, or no, prior experience learning Spanish. Students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking knowledge and skills in Spanish are developed throughout the year over four units of study: (1) ¿Cómo se dice...?, (2) El Colegio, and (3) La Ciudad.

5 CREDITS

Students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking knowledge and skills in Spanish are developed throughout the year over four units of study: (1) Daily Life, (2) Celebrations and Traditions, and (3) Art and Culture.

IB MYP Spanish 10/20/30, Y5

PREREQUISITE: Phase 2 Spanish or Principal approval

This course encourages students to continue exploring the world of second language acquisition through active conversation, observation, and exposure to various learning mediums such as videos, music, and listening activities, and a range of texts. Students will also be inspired to inquire about how Spanish exists in both local and global contexts by exploring the Hispanic world through four units of study: (1) Tecnomundo, (2) Celebraciones, (3) Cultura y Arte, and El Medio Ambiente.

15 CREDITS

• Students receive 5 credits for Spanish 10

• Students receive 5 credits for Spanish 20

• Students receive 5 credits for Spanish 30

IB DP French 20 ab initio,Y1

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP French 10, Y5 or Principal approval

IB DP French ab initio, Y1 is the first year of a two-year course. Students acquire language knowledge, skills and attitude over a period of time and, over that time, their ability to communicate grows. The language ab initio course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. This course develops students’ linguistic abilities by developing receptive, productive and interactive skills.

The course is organized into five themes and these themes are taught in a cyclical approach over the two years: (1) Identities, (2) Experiences, (3) Human Ingenuity, (4) Social Organization, and (5) Sharing the Planet.

IB DP French B SL, Y1

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP French 10/20/30, Y5 or Principal approval

IB DP French B SL, Y1 is the first part of a two-year course that allows students to fulfill the linguistic, communicative and cultural requirements of the IB DP French program. The course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. Additionally, students will study discrete units of advanced grammar, and delve into the world of both literature and film.

The course is organized into five themes, and these themes are taught in a cyclical approach over the two years: (1) Identities, (2) Experiences, (3) Human Ingenuity, (4) Social Organization, and (5) Sharing the Planet.

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• Students receive credit for French 20.

• Students receive credit for French 31A.

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IB DP Spanish 20 ab initio, Y1

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Spanish 10, Y5 or Principal approval

IB DP Spanish ab initio, Y1 is the first year of a two-year course. Students acquire language knowledge, skills and attitude over a period of time and, over that time, their ability to communicate grows.

The language ab initio course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. This course develops students’ linguistic abilities by developing receptive, productive and interactive skills.

The course is organized into five themes taught in a cyclical approach over the two years:

(1)Identities, (2) Experiences, (3) Human Ingenuity, (4) Social Organization, and (5) Sharing the Planet.

IB DP Spanish B SL, Y1

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Spanish 10/20/30, Y5 or Principal approval

IB DP Spanish 20B SL, Y1 is the first part of a two-year course that will allow students to fulfill the linguistic, communicative and cultural requirements of the IB Spanish program. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. Students will study discrete units of advanced grammar to improve their ability to read various challenging texts and construct complex sentences. In addition, they will undertake independent thematic units of study, as well as literature and film studies.

The course is organized into five themes taught in a cyclical approach over the two years:

(1)Identities, (2) Experiences, (3) Human Ingenuity, (4) Social Organization, and (5) Sharing the Planet.

5 CREDITS

• Students receive credit for Spanish 20.

IB DP French 30 ab initio, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP French 20 ab initio, Y1

IB DP French ab initio Y2 is the second year of a two-year course. Students acquire language knowledge, skills and attitude over a period of time, and over that time their ability to communicate grows. The language ab initio course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. This course develops students’ linguistic abilities by developing receptive, productive and interactive skills.

The course is organized into five themes taught in a cyclical approach over the two years: (1)Identities, (2) Experiences, (3) Human Ingenuity, (4) Social Organization, and (5) Sharing the Planet.

IB DP French B SL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP French B SL, Y1

IB DP French B SL Y2 is the second part of a two-year course that allows students to fulfill the linguistic, communicative and cultural requirements of the IB French program. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. Additionally, students will study discrete units of advanced grammar, and delve into the world of both literature and film.

The course is organized into five themes taught in a cyclical approach over the two years: (1)Identities, (2) Experiences, (3) Human Ingenuity, (4) Social Organization, and (5) Sharing the Planet.

• Students receive 5 credits for French 30 •Students sit an IB examination in May.

5 CREDITS

• Students receive 5 credits for French 31B.

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

GRADE 12

IB DP Spanish 30 ab initio, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Spanish 20 ab initio, Y1

IB DP Spanish ab initio Y2 is the second year of a two-year course. Students acquire language knowledge, skills and attitude over a period of time and over that time their ability to communicate grows. The language ab initio course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. This course develops students’ linguistic abilities by developing receptive, productive and interactive skills. The course is organized into five themes taught in a cyclical approach over the two years:

(1) Identities, (2) Experiences, (3) Human Ingenuity, (4) Social Organization, and (5) Sharing the Planet.

IB DP Spanish B SL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: IB DP Spanish B SL, Y1

IB DP Spanish B SL Y2 is the second year of a two-year Spanish B program. Students acquire language knowledge, skills and attitude over a period of time and over that time their ability to communicate grows.

The language lab initio course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. This course develops students’ linguistic abilities by developing receptive, productive and interactive skills. The syllabus approaches the learning of language through experiences. By studying the core themes, students build the necessary skills to reach the assessment objectives of the language B course by expanding their receptive, productive and interactive skills.

The course is organized into five themes taught in a cyclical approach over the two years:

(1) Identities, (2) Experiences, (3) Human Ingenuity, (4) Social Organization, and (5) Sharing the Planet.

5 CREDITS

• Students receive 5 credits for Spanish 30.

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

• Students sit an IB examination in May.

Physical and Health Education

The goal of teaching physical education and health together is to guide students in developing a meaningful connection to physical that motivates students to engage in physical activity across their lifespan. The Alberta Education Physical Education Program of Studies aims to enable individuals to

GRADE 10

develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. Alberta Education Health and Life Skill enable students to make wellinformed, healthy choices and develop behaviours that contribute to their well-being and others.

5 CREDITS IB MYP PHE 10, Y5

The goals of the MYP course are for students to use inquiry to explore physical and health education concepts; participate effectively in a variety of contexts; understand the value of physical activity; achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle; collaborate and communicate effectively; build positive relationships and demonstrate social responsibility; and reflect on their learning experiences.

This course comprises five units of inquiry: (1) Endurance, (2) Individual Activities, (3) Personal Movement, (4) Alternative Environments, and (5) Team Games.

Sports Medicine 10

This course offers a foundation for those students who are interested in such careers as Athletic Therapy, Exercise and fitness programming, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Chiropractic, Sports Medicine Physician, Kinesiology, Athlete, Coach, Fire Fighter, Paramedics (EMR/EMT), Fitness Instructor, Massage Therapy, or any other of the many Medical and Sport Sciences. The goal of the Sports Medicine program is to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in pursuing the many medical, first aid and sport career opportunities. Through a combination of theory and practical skills exposure, Sports Medicine 10 students will acquire a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology and the prevention and acute care of athletic injuries. There will be an emphasis on applying skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations and experiences. Students will learn basic taping and strapping techniques to prevent and care for common injuries.

This course comprises four units of study: (1) Health Services Foundations, (2) Technical Foundations for Injury Management, (3) First Aid/CPR with AED, and (4) Nutrition and Wellness.

Career and Life Management (CALM) 10

The aim of Career and Life Management (CALM) is to enable students to make wellinformed, considered decisions and choices in all aspects of their lives, developing a strong sense of well-being. CALM encourages learners to respect and understand the world around them and equips them with a skill base appropriate for a learner in the 21st Century. Three units of study comprise CALM: (1) career & Life Choices, (2) Resource Choices, and (3) Personal Choices.

Three units of study comprise this course: (1) Career and Life Choices, (2) Resource Choices, and (3) Personal Choices.

3 CREDITS

3 CREDITS

• Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation.

• This course is offered in the summer term for students entering Grade 10 or can be taken as a Grade 10 option course.

Physical Education 20

PREREQUISITE: Physical Education 10 or Principal Approval

The Physical Education (PE 20) program follows Alberta Education guidelines and meets or exceeds all outcome-based objectives. The Grade 11 student continues to build on skills, personal fitness, leadership and attributes introduced in PE 10. The student is given opportunities to choose activities that suit their interest and offer individual challenges to develop a higher level of achievement. By offering a variety of activities and enabling students to develop competency and confidence, it is hoped that the student will continue to pursue an enjoyable and active lifestyle.

Active Citizenship

5 CREDITS

In the Active Citizenship Program, students will develop an area of service based on their own interests. Students selecting the Active Citizenship Program along with Physical Education 20 will earn five credits as this program fits within the scope of the Physical Education 20 curriculum. The Active Citizenship Program aims to provide students with the opportunity to: (1) apply, monitor and assess leadership and followership skills related to physical activities and demonstrate an understanding of leadership skills related to implementing physical activity events or programs in the school and/or community; (2) identify and demonstrate positive behaviours that promote empathy, compassion and respect for self and others); (3) perform service, leadership and volunteer work related to physical activity in the school and/or community; (4) engage meaningfully in an active citizenship experience; (5) engage in personal development through participation; and (6) provide meaningful benefits to others.

Sports Medicine 20

PREREQUISITE: Sports Medicine 10

This course offers an extension of the curriculum from Sports Medicine 10. This is a full-year course that will offer five Career and Technology Studies (CTS) modules. This course is for those students who are interested in Athletic Therapy, Exercise and Fitness Programming, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Chiropractic, Sports Medicine Physician Training, Kinesiology, Athletics, Coaching, Fire Fighting, Paramedics (EMR/EMT), Fitness Instructing, Massage Therapy, or any other of the many Medical and Sport Sciences. The goal of the Sports Medicine program is to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in pursuing the many medical, first aid and sport career opportunities. Through a combination of theory and practical skills exposure, Sports Medicine 20 students will acquire a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology and the prevention and management of athletic injuries. There will be an emphasis on applying skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations and experiences. Students will learn basic taping and strapping techniques to prevent and care for common injuries.

There are five units of study: (1) Pain and Pain Management, (2) Technical Foundations for Injury Management, (3) Injury Management 2, (4) Chronic Conditions, and (5) HCS PROJECT.

5 CREDITS

Personal Fitness 20

This course aims to develop a meaningful connection to physical activity through a personalized approach to fitness. Students will have the opportunity to explore fitness principles, trends in physical activity, develop foundational fitness and orient their learning towards their personal goals.

GRADE 12

Physical Education 30

PREREQUISITE: Physical Education 20

The Physical Education (PE 30) program follows Alberta Education guidelines and meets or exceeds all outcome-based objectives. The Grade 12 student continues to build on skills, personal fitness, leadership and attributes introduced and developed in PE 10 and PE 20. The student is given opportunities to choose activities that suit their interest and offer individual challenges to develop a higher level of achievement. By offering a variety of activities and enabling students to develop competency and confidence, it is hoped that the student will continue to pursue an enjoyable and active lifestyle.

Sports Medicine 30

PREREQUISITE: Sports Medicine 20

This comprehensive course is designed for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills related to sports medicine. This course is intended to provide students with a deeper understanding of human anatomy and physiology, injury assessment, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.

3 CREDITS

• Students will earn CTS credits REC 1040, REC 1045 and REC 2010.

5 CREDITS

• Students who wish to use their Physical Education 30 grade towards their application to an Alberta postsecondary institution must take the full-year, 5-credit course.

3-5 CREDITS

Outdoor Education

The STS Outdoor Education program aims to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for safe and effective exploration of the outdoors. The program also aims to foster curiosity about the natural world, appreciation for physical

activity in nature, environmental stewardship, and healthy life choices. Additionally, the program focuses on building positive relationships and responsible leadership, encouraging students to reflect on how their outdoor learning experiences can be applied to everyday life.

GRADE 10

Outdoor Education 10

Outdoor Education 10 is an elective, full-year course delivered in Grade 10. The course is centered around a model of experiential learning. Students learn by following a planned activity progression beginning in the classroom and extending into the outdoors through field-based experiences. The progression can be summarized as follows: (1) study and prepare in class for a specific (season and activity) outdoor experience, (2) take part in the planning, preparation, conducting and debriefing of a multi-day backcountry trip, (3) upon return from the trip, reflect on what was achieved, experienced and learned, and (4) apply the learning to subsequent trips to increase effectiveness, enjoyment and safety. As part of a larger progression, the Outdoor Education (OE 10) course builds on the outdoor experiences that students have gained in their earlier years at STS (or elsewhere). The OE 10 outdoor trips are three days long except for the Practice Journey, which is a day hike. The field experiences are: Practice Journey (done in either Spring or Fall); Backpacking 1; Backpacking 2; Winter Travel 1; Winter Travel 2; ROGAINE Leadership Experience.

5 CREDITS

• Outdoor Education 10 is designed to have students complete the Practice and Adventurous Journey component of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award, a prestigious and internationally recognized achievement.

The course will be eligible for credits towards the following Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program:

• WLD1130 (1 credit): Outdoor Survival Skills (delivered primarily through the Backpacking unit and the Backpacking 1 field experience).

• WLD1060 (1 credit): Wilderness Navigation (delivered primarily through the Navigation class unit and the Backpacking 2 field experience).

• WLD1910 (1 credit): Wilderness Project A (delivered primarily through the Winter Travel unit and the Winter Travel 1 field experience).

• WLD2130 (1 credit): Outdoor Excursion (delivered primarily through the Winter Travel unit and the Winter Travel 1 field experience).

• WLD3130 (1 credit): Outdoor Leadership (delivered primarily through the Leadership class unit and the ROGAINE field experience).

• HCS2020 (1 credit): First Aid/CPR with AED (delivered primarily through the First Aid unit)

Students in OE 10 work towards earning four industry-recognized outdoor certifications:

• Remote Responder (RR) First Aid, a 24-hour wilderness first aid course recognized by Alberta Occupational Health & Safety.

• Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1), a course developed by the Canadian Avalanche Centre and recognized by the Canadian Avalanche Association.

• Companion Rescue Skills, a course developed by the Canadian Avalanche Centre and recognized by the Canadian Avalanche Association.

• Leave No Trace certificate. This minimum impact program is now internationally recognized and used by national parks, outdoor organizations (clubs, training programs etc.) and educational institutions.

GRADE 11

Outdoor Education 20

PREREQUISITE: None but Outdoor Education 10 is recommended and considered an asset

Through classroom learning and outdoor experiences, students will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge related to travel in various seasons and terrain. Students will also have the opportunity to choose areas of interest that align with their personal goals, such as outdoor and adventure photography, indigenous ways of knowing, digital navigation, backcountry cooking, environmental stewardship, or other areas of outdoor pursuits. Students enrolled in Outdoor Education 20 will be eligible for the completion of the Practice and Adventurous Journey component of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award. Trips will focus on the development and demonstration of the individual’s areas of outdoor focus.

5 CREDITS

Outdoor Education 30

PREREQUISITE: Students must have taken either Outdoor Education 10 or Outdoor Education 20

This course is designed for students who aspire to lead in organizing and carrying out challenging outdoor expeditions. The course’s main objective is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Adventurous Journey. The curriculum is structured around a combination of learning and hands-on experiences, which enable students to gain advanced proficiency in various outdoor activities. The course strongly emphasises understanding group dynamics, risk management, and leadership styles, which are essential skills for leading a student-led expedition. Upon completing the program, students will have the confidence and competence to plan, organize and execute a remarkable outdoor experience for themselves and their peers.

The program offers various activities tailored to the group’s interests, goals, and objectives. The trips at the OE 30 level will be determined based on the students’ efforts and will differ each year. With the skills and knowledge obtained in this program, students will be able to create unforgettable outdoor experiences that challenge and inspire themselves and their peers.

Outdoor Education 30, Module Based

PREREQUISITE: Outdoor Education 10

Students who have completed Outdoor Education 10 can take individual modules for 1-3 credits in Outdoor Education 30. These modules are distinct from the full course and allow students to engage in activities that interest them. Students will assume responsibility for planning, preparing, and executing trip outcomes. To fulfill requirements, students will work asynchronously outside of the conventional timetable. Throughout the year, there will be three activity-based opportunities that students can enroll in. Each completed activity module will earn 1 CTS credit for the student. A student cannot earn credit for both Outdoor Education 30 and the module-based option. However, if they’re enrolled in Outdoor Education 30, they may participate in the modules as a co-curricular offering.

5 CREDITS

Design, Technology and Innovation (DTI)

The design cycle is used as the model of thinking and the strategy used to help students investigate problems, design, plan, create and evaluate the products and solutions that they generate. STS’s unique design program has a mission to teach students how to integrate the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the demands of business to come up with breakthrough ideas.

GRADE 10

3 CREDITS IB MYP Design 10, Y5

MYP Design aims to provide the means and context to help students become skilful problem solvers by engaging them in the design cycle. Students are also introduced to introductory computer programming principles. The course enables students to:

(1) enjoy the design process, and develop an appreciation of its elegance and power;

(2) develop knowledge, understanding and skills from different disciplines to design and create solutions to problems using the design cycle; (3) use and apply technology effectively as a means to access, process and communicate information, model and create solutions, and to solve problems; (4) develop an appreciation of the impact of design innovations for life, global society and environments; (5) appreciate past, present and emerging design within cultural, political, social, historical and environmental contexts; (6) develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems; and (7) act with integrity and honesty and take responsibility for their actions developing effective working practices.

• Students receive credit for Design and Innovation 15.

• In Grade 10, students continue their 7-9 exposure to product design, creative computing (coding), and entrepreneurship.

• In Grades 11 and 12, students can specialize in either or both product design + entrepreneurship or computer science and entrepreneurship.

Design and Innovation Studies 11 / IB DP Design Technology SL/HL, Y1

Design and Innovation Studies 11 is modelled after the DP Design Technology Syllabus. Inquiry and problem-solving are at the heart of the subject, focusing on analysis, design development, synthesis and evaluation. Students interested in pursuing engineering, industrial design, architecture and/or business should consider enrolling in this course. IB DP Design Technology requires using the DP design cycle as a tool, which provides the methodology used to structure the inquiry and analysis of problems, develop feasible solutions, and test and evaluate the solution. In design technology, a solution can be defined as a model, prototype, product or system that students have developed independently. IB DP Design Technology achieves a high level of design literacy by enabling students to develop critical thinking and design skills, which they can apply practically. While designing may take various forms, it will involve the selective application of knowledge within an ethical framework.

There are seven units of inquiry: (1) Resource management, (2) Modelling, (3) Raw materials to the final product, (4) Classic Design, (5) User-Centered design, (6) Innovation, Business and Marketing, and (7) Sustainability.

Computer Science and Entrepreneurship I

This introductory course aims to help students learn computational principles of programming and development in conjunction with pitching ideas to use computational technology to improve people’s lives and experiences. An example of a successful student would be one who learns to use HTML/CSS coding to develop an interface that allows STS students to sign up electronically for the late bus, or write a program in Python to process large amounts of data to support learning in another subject area like Economics or Biology. Programming languages: Python, Javascript + additional language of choice.

Formula 1 (F1) Academy Physics 20

PREREQUISITE: IB MYP Science 10 or Principal approval

Students enrolled this unique interdisciplinary course offering will be part of the F1 Academy, where students will learn physics principles as per the Physics 20 Alberta Programs of Study and apply them using the design cycle to work as a Formula 1® team commissioned to design, construct and race the fastest Formula 1® Car of the Future, powered by compressed air cylinders. This challenge will also require students to learn CAD and manufacturing technologies to build and test their race cars. Students wishing to pursue the competition circuit for F1 will also be supported in doing so.

• Students receive 5 credits for Design and Innovation 25

3 CREDITS

• Students receive 1 credit in CSE 2010 (Computer Science 2)

• Students receive 1 credit in CSE 2120 (Procedural Programming 1)

• Students receive 1 credit in CSE 2140 (Second Language Programming 1)

8 CREDITS

• Students receive 5 credits in Physics 20

• Students receive 1 credit in DES 2055 (CAD 2)

• Students receive 1 credit in FAB2010 (Structural Engineering)

• Students receive 1 credit in ENT 2010 (Analyzing Ventures)

Design and Innovation Studies 12 / IB DP Design Technology SL/HL, Y2

PREREQUISITE: Design and Innovation Studies 11 / IB DP Design Technology SL/HL, Y2

Design and Innovation Studies 11 is modelled after the DP Design Technology Syllabus. Inquiry and problem-solving are at the heart of the subject, focusing on analysis, design development, synthesis and evaluation. Students interested in pursuing engineering, industrial design, architecture and/or business should consider enrolling in this course. IB DP Design Technology achieves a high level of design literacy by enabling students to develop critical thinking and design skills, which they can apply in a practical context. While designing may take various forms, it will involve the selective application of knowledge within an ethical framework.

Computer Science and Entrepreneurship II

PREREQUISITE: Computer Science and Entrepreneurship I

The goal of this course is to build open the foundational computing skills students obtained in Level 1. Students continue to develop mastery of computer and programming concepts using Python, Java and additional languages like Unity and HTML. Students focus on writing computer programs to solve problems. Concepts include computer science skills, the use of functions, arrays and structs, file writing skills, and the ability to program in a second language.

5 CREDITS

• Students may elect not to write IB DP Design and Technology exams in May. As a result, these students will only obtain the CTS credits for the course and not the IB DP Design and Technology certificate/designation. Students must make this declaration known before November 1 of the Grade 12 year.

• Students receive 5 credits in Design and Innovation 35.

3 CREDITS

• Students receive 1 credit for CSE 3010 (Computer Science 3)

• Students receive 1 credit for CSE 3140 (Second Language Programming)

• Students receive 1 credit for CSE 3910 CSE (Project D)

STS Graduate Post-Secondary Profile

On average, 98 percent of STS Grade 12 students go on to university immediately following graduation, with the remainder taking a year off to pursue other interests prior to further study. STS graduates distinguish themselves as academics, thought-leaders, athletes, artists, innovators, advocates, community-builders, humanitarians, entertainers, inquirers, and problem-solvers.

Class of 2022 Post-Secondary Destinations

Canada

Alberta University of the Arts

Dalhousie University

King’s College

McGill University

Mount Royal University

Ottawa University

Queen’s University

Simon Fraser University

St. Francis Xavier University

Trent University

Toronto Metropolitan University

University of Alberta

University of British Columbia

University of Calgary

University of Guelph

University of Lethbridge

University of Saskatchewan

University of Toronto

University of Victoria

University of Waterloo

Western University

United States International

University of Texas at Austin

University of Minnesota

Brigham Young University

Brown University

Dartmouth College

Northwestern University

St. John’s University

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

The University of Tampa

University of Wyoming

Yale College

Geneva School of Business

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

The University of St. Andrews

The University of Manchester

University of Aberdeen

University College London

University of Central Lancashire

University College Dublin

University of Surrey

Programs of Study

Business

Engineering

Fine Arts, Media and Design

Health Sciences

Kinesiology

Nutrition

Humanities & Social Sciences

Medicine

Math & Technology

Physical & Life Sciences

Classes of 2015-2021 Post-Secondary Acceptances

Canada

Alberta University of the Arts

Brock University

Capilano University

Carlton University

Concordia University

Dalhousie University

Emily Carr University

Huron College

King’s College

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Laurentian University

McGill University

McMaster University

Memorial University

Mount Allison University

Mount Royal University

Ontario College of Art and Design

Ottawa University

Queen’s University

Ryerson University

Saint Mary’s University

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Thompson River University

Trinity Western University

Trent University

University of Alberta

University of British Columbia

University of Calgary

University of Guelph

University of Lethbridge

University of Manitoba

University of New Brunswick

University of Toronto

University of Victoria

University of Waterloo

University of Winnipeg

Western University

United States International

Amherst College

Boston University

Brigham Young University

Brown University

Colorado College

Dartmouth University

Fashion Institute of Technology

Harvard College

Hawaii Pacific University

Johns Hopkins University

New York University

Northeastern University

Northwestern University

Pace University

Purdue University

St. John’s University

Texas A & M University

Texas Tech University

Trinity University

University of Hawaii

University of Massachusetts

University of Minnesota

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

Univerity of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Riverside

University of Notre Dame

University of Southern California

University of Tampa

University of Texas at Austin

University of the Pacific

University of Wyoming

Vasser College

Yale University

Geneva School of Business

Leiden University

London College of Fashion

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Southampton University

The University of Manchester

The University of St. Andrews

Trinity College Dublin

University College London

University of Aberdeen

University of Central Lancashire

University of Surrey

Programs of Study

Architecture

Business

Engineering

Fine Arts, Media & Design

Health Sciences

Kinesiology

Nutrition

Humanities & Social Sciences

Law

Medicine

Math & Technology

Physical & Life Sciences

Veterinary Medicine

STS Course Offerings at a Glance

Discipline Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Art 20

Drama 20

ARTS

IB MYP Art 10

IB MYP Music 10

IB MYP Drama 10

IB MYP Instrumental Music 10

IB MYP Musical Theatre 15

DTI* IB MYP Design 10

Instrumental Music 20

Musical Theatre 25

IB DP Visual Art SL, Y1

IB DP Visual Art HL, Y1

IB DP Theatre Arts SL, Y1

IB DP Theatre Arts HL Y1

IB DP Music SL, Y1

IB DP Music HL, Y1

Design and Innovation 25

IB DP Design Technology SL, Y1

IB DP Design Technology HL, Y1

Computer Science & Entrepreneurship I

Design and Innovation 25

Formula 1 and Physics 20

English Language Arts 20-1

Art 30

Drama 30

Instrumental Music 30

Musical Theatre 35

IB DP Visual Art SL, Y2

IB DP Visual Art HL, Y2

IB DP Theatre Arts SL, Y1

IB DP Theatre Arts HL, Y1

IB DP Music SL, Y2

IB DP Music HL, Y2

Design and Innovation Studies 30

IB DP Design Technology SL, Y2

IB DP Design Technology HL, Y2

Computer Science & Entrepreneurship I

Design and Innovation 35

English Language Arts 30-1

ENGLISH IB MYP English Language & Literature 10

IB DP English A: Literature SL, Y1

IB DP English A: Literature HL, Y1

LANGUAGES

IB MYP French 10

IB DP French 20 ab initio, Y1 & French 20

IB French B SL, Y1 & French 31A

IB DP Spanish 20 ab initio SL, Y1 & Spanish 20

IB DP Spanish B SL, Y1

IB English A: Literature SL, Y2

IB English A: Literature HL, Y2

IB DP French 30 ab initio, Y2

IB DP French B SL, Y2 & French 31B

IB DP Spanish 30 ab initio SL, Y2 & Spanish 30

IB DP Spanish B SL, Y2

Math 30-1

Math 20-1

IB DP Math: Analysis & Approaches SL, Y1

IB DP Math: Analysis & Approaches HL, Y1

Math 30-2

Math 31

IB DP Math: Analysis & Approaches SL, Y2

IB DP Math: Analysis & Approaches HL, Y2

SCIENCE

MYP Science 10

Biology 20

Chemistry 20

Physics 20

Formula 1 (F1) Physics 20

IB DP Biology, Y1

IB DP Chemistry, Y1

IB DP Physics SL, Y1

Biology 30

Chemistry 30

Physics 30

IB DP Biology SL, Y2

IB DP Biology HL, Y2

IB DP Chemistry SL, Y2

IB DP Chemistry HL, Y2

IB DP Physics SL, Y2

SOCIAL STUDIES

IB MYP Social Studies 10

Social Studies 20

Philosophies of Man 30

Legal Studies 30

International Politics 30

Microeconomics 30

IB DP History SL, Y1

IB DP History HL, Y1

IB DP Economics SL, Y1

IB DP Economics HL, Y1

Social Studies 30

Legal Studies 30

International Politics 30

Macroeconomics 30

Global Economics 35

IB DP History SL, Y2

IB DP History HL, Y2

IB DP Economics SL, Y2

IB DP Economics HL, Y2

IB DP TOK, Y2 *

IB DP TOK, Y1