Accounting 11 explores the fundamental concepts of accounting. Students will use templated spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel) to develop their understanding in the following areas: the accounting equation, basic financial statements such as the balance sheet and ledgers, journaling and source documents, the accounting cycle, analyzing business decisions from an accounting point of view. This course is ideal for the student wanting to pursue a career in accounting or book keeping or who may operate a small business in the future.

In Accounting 11 students will develop their understanding in the following areas: the accounting equation, basic financial statements such as the balance sheet and ledgers, journaling and source documents, the accounting cycle and analyzing business decisions from an accounting point of view. This course is ideal for students who want to learn how to manage their money and budgets, want to pursue a career in accounting or bookkeeping or who may want to operate a small business in the future.

Earn credit while working toward a healthier lifestyle! Along with your in-class physical activity, the backbone of PHE11 is the structure and support of weekly logs. The goal is to help you remain accountable to a lifestyle of physical activity. In the meanwhile, you’ll learn from important, complementary lessons on nutrition, emotional health and safe practices while exercising.

Students are encouraged to participate lifelong in a variety of enjoyable physical activities to increase their confidence as they strive to work towards better health and fitness.

Applied Skills is a project-based course where you can get guidance and support as you work. By the end of the course, you will have learned the essentials of workplace safety and have completed three projects you can be proud of.

In Art Studio 11, students will build on skills learned in previous studies. This course will have a strong focus on developing drawing and painting skills using a variety of media and methods while also offering the opportunity to explore 3D media. Students will continue to explore visual art elements using pencil, charcoal, pastel, pencil crayon, ink, and acrylic paints. Students will view well-known works of art, engage in art criticism, visit online art galleries, participate in online forums, and create an online portfolio.
Level: Intermediate

Automotive Technology 11 is an introduction to a broad range of mechanical theory, with some practical assignments. Students in this course will be shown “behind the veil” of how a vehicle works, and will get an opportunity to put into practice some simple maintenance.

Bible 11 focuses on providing students with the opportunity to explore their worldview and personal beliefs while focusing on the New Testament of the Bible as a framework for understanding. Students gain awareness about the holistic nature of learning and explore the spiritual dimension of their identity.

How is the periodic table organized? How do reactions work? How can I determine if I will get enough product produced? These are all questions that you will learn how to answer in this course!! Essential background information is learned and can be applied to everyday life, pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, and environmental chemistry. All of this will be covered using a combination of assignments, projects, labs, games, and hands on activities! Successful completion of Math 10 is recommended for this course.

Chemistry is the branch of science concerned with matter. Chemistry 11 offers a broad introduction to chemistry. You will study the composition and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. The major topics include: atoms, molecules and ions, the mole concept, chemical reactions, atomic theory, solution chemistry and organic chemistry. To be successful in this course, a student should have strong math skills and problem-solving abilities

The Choral Music 11 program offers students the opportunity to pursue their personal musical goals while receiving high school credit for their work. Students enroll in private or group music lessons and submit highlights and demonstrations of their learning. Assignments and forums encourage a broad spectrum of musical disciplines including music analysis, history and creative assignments.

Composition 11 focuses on students developing their competencies in written communication. Exploring various styles of other writers will allow students to create authentic material of their own. Through the processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising, students will expand their abilities in written craft and create text for a range of purposes.

WebTech 11 is a blended and online course that covers the Computer Programming 11 curricular content by focussing on computer programming in a web-oriented environment. Course content covers everything required to be a “full stack” web developer, from the basics of web-servers, to server deployment with local, wide-area, and internet networking, to the foundational markup languages HTML and CSS – but the primary focus is on learning to program for the web using PHP while interacting with database back-ends using SQL.

In this introductory online programming course, students will use Unity to learn the fundamentals of programming in the context of creating their own projects. During the course, they will use the Unity and Visual Studio software development kit and integrated development environment in conjunction with the video-course to create several prototypes along with the instructor, and learn to manage a larger personal project more independently. The skills that they learn will align with the learning objectives from the Unity Certified User exam, providing them with a foundational understanding of Unity and C# programming, preparing them for certification. In addition to these core technical competencies, students will learn how to manage a project from start to finish: coming up with a concept, creating a project plan, prioritizing tasks, and hitting milestones. By the end of the course, students will have the confidence that, given enough time and resources, they can create anything they want with Unity and C#. This Unity-produced video-based course will be run as a “flipped class”-style online course in which students will be expected to regularly participate in online forums and bi-weekly video-conference class meetings. A reasonably powerful computer will be needed to run the Unity editor and development environment.

In this course, students will learn concepts and vocabulary related to tourism and recreation, professions and hobbies, at home, around town, style and personal wellness.  Students spend about 50% of their time in Rosetta Stone: learning vocabulary, seeing language in context and reading stories. The rest of the course consists of teacher-created written, grammar and speaking assignments, quizzes, as well as, monthly virtual classes with the class to practice speaking skills.

The Dance Choreography 11 course offers students both the exploration of the choreographic process and the basic tools used in choreography. Students will learn through improvisations, assignments, forum discussions, and the completion of a piece that will be presented at the end of each term. Journals will also play an important role in the learning process for reflection of the creative process of choreography.

The Dance Technique and Performance 11 course will teach students basic dance technique and performance qualities developed from the elements of movement. Through a progressive approach, students can expect to improve in strength, flexibility, stamina, balance, and coordination; in addition to building confidence and building trust with one another. Students are expected to participate in dance classes, reflect and report on a weekly basis and submit term recordings demonstrating personal progress.

Drama 11 is intended as an overview to dramatic and theatrical arts. Students are introduced to basic theatrical, stage and film terminology; the origins of Western Theatre; basic elements and principles of theatrical performance and technologies; and the process of constructive critique. This course is designed to develop an appreciation for and understanding of the theater. Participation in performance outside of the classroom environment is mandatory, and students are required to attend at least one live theatrical presentation.

Students will use the creative process to suspend their disbelief and create compelling dramatic performances. Infusing the use of improvisational and group activities, students will enhance their skills in vocal and physical performance to create dynamic characters, reflecting on and assessing their personal processes. We will create and perform in small groups, applying relevant theatrical techniques. Additionally, students will be expected to work through various online tasks each week. Students will experience the life of a play from auditions to the curtain call, through the performance of a class production.

Earth Science 11 is a survey course exploring many facets of planet Earth – its structure, processes occuring upon and within it and the space surrounding it. Geologic topics include the formation of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics and mountain building, volcanism and earthquakes, weathering and erosion and the geologic time scale. Climate, ocean and the solar system are also explored.

Explorations in Social Studies 11 focuses on students building deep understandings through inquiry processes and collaboration. Students will engage with open-ended questions and develop knowledge by delving into Indigenous studies, social justice, and human geography.

Lights! Camera! Action! Welcome to Film and Television 11, a creative and self-directed course designed to explore the principles of filmmaking. This course provides opportunities to learn and practice various aspects of film production including screenwriting, cinematography, lighting, directing, visual effects and editing. In order to create our final project, a student-directed short film, students will need access to a video camera and editing software.

Personal fitness can be maintained or enhanced through participation in a variety of activities at different intensity levels, which this course offers. Understanding how your body functions and moves helps you stay safe during exercise and following proper training techniques and guidelines can help you reach your health and fitness goals.

Students will prepare an array of international foods, learning through multi-resource instruction, activities and food labs.

Fingerprints. Blood spatters. Gunshot residue. If these things intrigue you rather than scare you, this is your course! You have the chance to dive into the riveting job of crime scene analysis. Learn the techniques and practices applied during a crime scene investigation and how clues and data are recorded and preserved. You will learn how forensic science applies technology to make discoveries and bring criminals to justice as you follow the entire forensic process—from pursuing the evidence trail to taking the findings to trial. By careful examination of the crime scene elements, even the most heinous crimes can be solved!

Foundations of Math 11 is one of the grade 11 math courses that follows Foundations/Pre-Calculus 10. This course is a statistic based math course that helps students understand graphing inequalities, quadratics and solving statistics based problems. Check with your post-secondary plans to make sure this course will satisfy entrance requirements. Video instruction is provided for each section.

Humanities 11 focuses on students building deep understandings through inquiry processes and collaboration. Students will engage with open-ended questions and develop knowledge by delving into Indigenous studies, social justice, and human geography. An exploration of text and story, through various literary works, will expand the study of these topics. Humanities 11 incorporates curricular competencies for Literary Studies 11 and Explorations in Social Studies 11.

Humanities 11 weaves together literary studies, Canadian law, Indigenous studies, global geography, social justice issues, and current events into a single, exciting learning experience which covers the competencies for Literary Studies 11, Explorations in Social Studies 11, and Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12. This Humanities-bundle experience involves a fast-paced, project-based learning environment, high-level thinking, weekly peer collaboration, and intense debate. This is a senior-level course designed for students who want to understand and problem-solve Canadian and global events and issues. Students should be prepared to strive for excellence, complete consistent homework demands, and communicate consistently and openly both online and in class. Commitment and dedication are the keys to success in this course.

This course will give credit for
Literary Studies 11
Explorations in Socials 11
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12

Humanities 11 Blended is a new course that weaves together Explorations in Social Studies 11 and English First Peoples: Literary Studies + Writing 11 into a dynamic and immersive learning experience. This course also satisfies the Indigenous-focused coursework graduation requirement.

Instrumental Music 11 offers students the opportunity to pursue their goals in music while receiving high school credit for their work. Students develop musical skills through lessons with a private music teacher and online course assignments. Featured assignments include instrument care, music history, and critical listening and analysis.

This course is designed for students with little or no background in French or for those who want to brush up on their grade 8 & 9 French. It is a prerequisite to Introductory French 11B or French 10. It is an intense course as students will cover both levels 1 & 2 in the Rosetta Stone program.  Students spend about 60% of their time in Rosetta Stone: learning vocabulary, seeing language in context and reading stories. The rest of the course consists of teacher-created written, grammar and speaking assignments, quizzes, as well as, monthly virtual classes with the class to practice speaking skills.

This course is a follow up to Introductory French 11A and covers concepts learned in French 10 & 11. It is an intense course as students will cover both levels 3 & 4 in the Rosetta Stone program. Students spend about 60% of their time in Rosetta Stone: learning vocabulary, seeing language in context and reading stories. The rest of the course consists of teacher-created written, grammar and speaking assignments, quizzes, as well as, monthly virtual classes with the class to practice speaking skills.

**Students will receive credit for Core French 11 when they complete Introductory French 11B

In this course, students will learn concepts and vocabulary related to everyday life, time, travel, directions, cultural issues.It is an intense course where students will be doing Units 1 -8 from the Rosetta Stone Program. Students spend about 60% of their time in Rosetta Stone, our “textbook”, working on grammar lessons, practicing those lessons by reading and recording stories,and engaging in tutorial sessions. The rest of the course is comprised of teacher-created written, grammar and speaking assignments along with monthly virtual classes with the class to practice speaking skills.

Do you want to help set the tone for our TLA school community and plan school events? Do you want to grow as a person and become a more self-aware and confident leader? Then Leadership 11 is for you! This course is an exciting opportunity for students to learn leadership theory and put it into practice. Students will be given the opportunity to plan school events and serve in their local community while meeting with their peers to learn leadership theories such as communication, emotional intelligence, and mentoring.

Life Science 11 is an overview of the main principles of ecology, natural selection, and classification, as well as covering many of the major groups of living things. Hands-on activities, discussions, labs, and studying organisms found in the local are are key components of this course! This is a fun and engaging way to learn (and experience) nature that is all around us.

Life Science 11 is an overview course that provides the opportunity to develop awareness and appreciation and understanding of the living world with an emphasis on the levels of organization in biology, adaptation and evolution, taxonomy, ecology, microbiology and plant and animal biology.

Focused Literary Studies 11 allows students to deeply explore and engage with a variety of literature including novels, Shakespeare, poetry, essays, and First Peoples texts. Throughout the course, students will think critically, creatively and personally as they make meaningful connections to what they read.

The marketing industry plays a key role in shaping the world we live in. The characteristics of the sports and entertainment industry bears some resemblance to traditional marketing but there are notable differences. You’ll have the opportunity to explore basic marketing principles (pricing, distribution, promotion) and delve deeper into how professional athletes, sports teams, and well known entertainers are marketed as commodities.

Music: Composition and production 11 Takes you through the basics of Music Theory, Song Arrangement and using a popular DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) – how to record midi and use loops. This course will allow you to progress your musical knowledge for theory and production in conjunction with a computer and a midi controller (keyboard) and deepen your understanding of sound, melody, rhythm and harmony. You will work to create your own music as well as arranging and editing samples. Some musical background is required for this course, whether you have taken Music 9/10/11 with us before, or you have taken lessons recently. This course does require the purchase of a Midi Keyboard or Software if you already have a Midi Keyboard. The cost is around $129.00 for the software and keyboard.

Musical Theatre 11 focuses on developing singing/acting/movement skills in a variety of musical theatre performing styles. This class lays the foundation for musical theatre performance through learning to use your own personal voice type to sing different kinds of songs, learning to analyze the lyrics to find out how to communicate the story through vocal and physical expression, and learning to develop the character in order to bring the song to life through singing, acting and dancing. Students will also learn to overcome stage fright and build their confidence through weekly reflection, forum discussions and other practical assignments. Students are expected to participate in a musical theatre production of their choosing that will coincide with this course.

If you love the outdoors and want to challenge yourself to some skills and adventure, then, this is the course for you. This 4 credit course involves assignments and projects that are fun and can be used over and over in many types of situations. This course allows for many options such as; camp planning, knot tying, first aid skills, fire building, survival skills, and antler scoring to name a few. There is also an opportunity to take the CORE hunting course and when a student passes the exams, they will obtain a hunter number which allows them to purchase a hunting licence.

This course is a combination of research, self-reflection, tutoring and applying what you have learned.

Teaching and tutoring are not methods to give students answers, but to help them understand the process of learning.  For example, if you give a child a cookie – do they know how to make cookies?  No, but if you teach them how to make cookies, they will then make their own cookies and eventually will have the confidence to make something different – they may eventually make their own recipes and become a chef!  But, that will not happen if you only give them cookies – or answers.

Have you ever wondered how photographers take such great pictures? Have you tried to take photographs and wondered why they didn’t seem to capture that moment that you saw with your eyes? Photography 11 focuses on the basics of photography, including building an understanding of aperture, shutter speed, lighting, and composition. Students will be introduced to the history of photography and basic camera functions. Students will use the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images, capturing people, landscapes, close-up, and action photographs.

The study of Physics 11 provides students with the foundations for post-secondary physical sciences, astronomy and engineering. Topics from both classical and modern physics are covered in this survey course. These topics include motion, energy, waves, optics and special relativity. Additional topics such as quantum mechanics and nuclear physics may also be examined. The diversity of this material helps students to further their understanding of the technical world in which they live and prepares them for the rigorous Physics 12 course. This course best suits students with a firm understanding of mathematics.

The study of Physics 11 provides students with the foundations for post-secondary physical sciences, astronomy and engineering. Topics from both classical and modern physics are covered in this lab-based survey course. These topics include motion, energy, waves, and optics. The hands on component complements the theoretical concepts covered in this course. Learning how to work collaborativly in partners and in groups on labs is an important life skill that is practiced in this course. The diversity of the material covered helps students to further their understanding of the technical world in which they live. This course best suits students with a firm understanding of mathematics.

Pre-Calculus 11 prepares students to solve problems, communicate and reason mathematically, and make connections between mathematics and its applications. The virtual lessons in Study Forge give audio and visual information, helping the student become mathematically literate, and learn to appreciate and value mathematics. Pre-Calculus 11 is designed for students headed to college or university where a high level of mathematics is needed.

Pre-Calculus 11 prepares students to solve problems, communicate and reason mathematically, making connections between mathematics and its applications. This course prepares the student for the challenges of senior mathematics and is a prerequisite for many undergraduate studies. The course is a composite of at-home learning, in-class learning, activities and projects. Students will develop more comprehensive problem-solving abilities and will be challenged to complete multi-step solutions for those problems they are presented with. Pre-Calculus 11 is designed for students headed to college or university where a high level of mathematics is needed.

This is a two-year online course. Entry begins when you are partway through Saxon Algebra 1. When you reach the finish, you will have covered all concepts contained in Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10, as well as Pre-Calculus 11. You will log your work as you make your way through the Saxon Algebra 1 and 2 textbooks and work on additional online assignments to fill in any gaps in those Saxon texts. It will prepare you to move out of the Saxon curriculum into Pre-Calculus 12, and toward university math courses.

In this course, students will learn concepts and vocabulary related to exploring the world, modern life, daily details and personal comforts. Students spend about 60% of their time in Rosetta Stone, our “textbook”, working on grammar lessons, practicing those lessons by reading and recording stories, and engaging in tutorial sessions.. The rest of the course is comprised of teacher-created written, grammar and speaking assignments along with monthly virtual classes with the class to practice speaking skills.

Students have the opportunity to develop their sewing skills, creating personal projects while building their understanding of the physical and chemical properties of fabrics, and examine the ethical and economic issues in textile production. Assignments will build upon skills established in Gr. 10 Textiles, and extend into more advanced projects. Students must have a sewing machine and equipment. Textiles 10 is a prerequisite to this course, although enrollment will be considered on an individual basis depending on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Level: Intermediate

In Theatre Production 11, students gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become participants in the theatre process.This course provides opportunities for students to experience the wealth of theatre repertoire representing a variety of styles and forms. Through their involvement, students become aware of and understand the technical and theoretical aspects of theatre and the production issues specific to these styles. They will focus on the integral role of production elements in a theatre performance. Through participating in theatre productions, students increase their knowledge, gain confidence and develop skills in all phases of theatre processes.

Workplace Math 11 introduces you to personal finance, investments, and loans. You will also continue to explore math from other occupations, learning about various types of graphs, go deeper into surface area and volume, and learn how to accurately represent a 3D object. The course is taught with one and a half hours a week in class, the rest completed at home.

Workplace Math 11 introduces you to personal finance, investments, and loans. You will also continue to explore math from other occupations, learning about various types of graphs, go deeper into surface area and volume and trigonometry, and learn how to accurately represent a 3D object. This course follows directly from Workplace Math 10 and expands on many of its concepts. Video instruction is used for each section.