OPTION DESCRIPTIONS
Art
Students will be encouraged to think and behave as artists while expanding their appreciation and experience with various art forms. This course is intended to help students improve their drawing (forms, contour, composition, shading, perspective) and painting techniques (colour theory, styles, and mediums), as well as use non-traditional materials to create sculpture (wire, foam board, toothpicks, etc). Students will learn about influential artists from historic and contemporary times as they learn to critique their own art.
Band
Students will have the opportunity to learn how to play a concert band instrument of their choice and will prepare for various performances throughout the year.
Construction
Students will be designing and developing small projects made out of wood using various tools and machinery. These projects are able to be brought home once they are graded.
Cosmetology
In Cosmetology 9, students will be exploring basic personal grooming which includes learning about personal hygiene, skin, hair, face, and nail care in a safe environment. Part of this course will be practicing hairstyles (braiding, curling, up-dos) and makeup application. Students will have the opportunity to create all natural skin care products and hair tutorial videos. Another part of this course will include the possibility of connecting with cosmetology facilities at a high school or community level and learning about career related opportunities in this field. Join Cosmetology for a fun, hands on learning experience!
Design Technology
Will explore the nature of how and why humans design the things we manufacture & build. Students will use AutoDesk Inventor software which employs 2D and 3D drafting on computers. This leads to 3D printing, CNC machining, architecture, everything and anything engineering.
Drama
We explore self confidence/team building and finding our comfort level with ourselves and each other through competitive drama games, team building games and improv. We will hone our drama skills by exploring performance etiquette/technique (stage positioning, blocking, whole body language). We also take a look behind the scenes with technical theatre, where we develop skills with lights, sound, and set design.
Film
Students will learn about various types and purposes of films. Student portfolios can include editing film-trailers, creating music videos, developing commercials and advertisements, and shooting and editing their own short films.
Foods
Students will learn the art of cooking, meal prep, kitchen safety, and nutrition through hands-on activities.
French
Students will be looking into the French culture and exploring the Quebecois identity through food, dancing, music, and most importantly conversational language. This is the beginning of providing students with essential skills and attitudes that will allow them to utilize the language at higher levels of education and while travelling within Canada or abroad.
Indigenous Studies:
Together, we will experience and gain appreciation for various Canadian Indigenous cultures, traditions, and languages, through interaction with a wide variety of Indigenous people, including elders and youth. Current and historical events, as well as in-person and virtual interactions and activities, will shape the course experience.
Leadership
Students will plan and implement school wide activities and theme days. This group will be running the Saints Shop! Students will also choose different skills and interests they are passionate about and find a way to make a difference using those skills through volunteering opportunities. Have your voice and choice in what happens in your community!
Photography
Students will develop photography skills with DSLR cameras. Modules will include depth of field, lighting, double exposure, and forced perspective. Students in Photography 9 will utilize a variety of DSLR lenses to take photos.
Programming Technology
Students will engage in the beginnings of programming logic. We will use Scratch, developed at MIT. It is an excellent visual way to start thinking like a computer. More advanced students will use UNITY, it is the software used to create the Angry Birds APP. Again, great software, very user friendly, very relevant to today's programming.
