At ECVS, junior high students participate in complimentary courses or commonly referred to options. You will be placed in a new option every quarter, for a total of 4 options this year.
You will not be permitted to take the same option twice.
Options will run at the following times each week:
Wednesday - Grade 9s: Blocks 4 and 5
Instructions:
Please read through the following option descriptions that will be offered at ECVS during QUARTER 2. Select your top THREE choices from the options list. Please note that course fees have been included in the descriptions.
**You will sign up for Quarter 3 Options in January.
CTF Course Descriptions:
Drivers Education: If you're planning to get your drivers learners license this year then this class is for you! We will go over the handbook, play kahoots, and jeopardy games and more to master some road safety and rules. We will also go over some vehicle 101; including checking tire pressure, fueling up, adding windshield fluid, and more. *Please only sign up for this option if you do NOT already have your learners license.
Film Studies: Dive into the captivating world of cinema with our junior high film studies class! Explore the art of storytelling through film, analyzing classic and contemporary movies. Discover the magic behind cinematography, editing, and sound design while honing your critical thinking skills. Engage in lively discussions about themes, characters, and directorial choices. Students will gain a deeper appreciation for film as an artistic medium and create their own film employing the techniques they have learned over the quarter. Join us for an enriching cinematic journey!
Foods: This course is designed for someone that has taken Foods previously and can navigate the kitchen safely. Students will be given select ingredients and will have to create a dish using what is provided. This class will help students develop skills they can apply in daily living, make effective career choices, and prepare for entry into the workplace for further learning opportunities. This course has a $30 Fee.
Sports Performance: Sports Performance aims to provide students with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attributes needed to understand the factors related to sports performance. This will be accomplished through a combination of theory and practical exposure to various areas of sport and training; including sports leadership, nutrition, sports psychology & strength and conditioning. Half of the class will focus on theory work and the other half of class will be strength and conditioning training taking place @ Anytime Fitness. *Please note this course runs half the year and not quarterly*
STEM - Digital:
Come and explore the fun and creative side of Science Technology Engineering Art and Math! This class will focus on a wide variety of student-led projects including digital art (3D printing, graphic design, DIY stickers and posters), coding and robotics (Micro:bits, Sphero, Hummingbird, VR, Scratch), learning about AI, taking on engineering design challenges, science or math-themed art projects, exploring local ecosystems and so much more! Projects and challenges will vary depending on the season but YOU will get to have a say in what we explore together! This course has a $10 Fee.
Woods: Students will learn the tools and techniques of the wood shop, with an emphasis on safety, through hands-on learning. Students will design and build a shelf or decorative cutting board from exotic hardwoods.. This course will have a $40 fee per student.
