MERIVALE ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS
VISUAL ARTS
DRAMATIC ARTS
MUSIC
COMPUTER SCIENCE
SHSM - COMMUNICATION & DESIGN
PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
FAMILY STUDIES - FOODS & CULTURE
CANADIAN & WORLD STUDIES
LANGUAGES - FRENCH & SPANISH
ENGLISH & MEDIA STUDIES
BUSINESS
HISTORY
GEOGRAPHY
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (COOP)
MERIVALE VISUAL ARTS
AVI2O - GR.10 VISUAL ART
Students continue to build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the gr.9 art course. They continue to develop drawing and painting skills through studio activities and work with new materials and techniques. Students begin to study and analyze artworks and art history.
No prerequisite
AVI3M - GR.11 ART
This University/College preparation course provides opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge with studio activities in painting and drawing. They further develop their creative and critical thinking. Students will analyze works of art and study aspects of art history.
Prerequisite: AVI10 or AVI20
AVI4M - GR.12 VISUAL ART
This University/College preparation course is a portfolio building program. Students select independent themes or topics to explore using a range of media, processes, and techniques to create two and three dimensional artwork. Students study contemporary and historical art artwork and their cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: AVI3M
For more information on the ART courses offered click the link Merivale Arts Website
MERIVALE VISUAL ARTS
AWE3O - GR.11 CONSUMER DESIGN
Students learn to use artistic skills to create illustrations, logos, packaging, advertisements and more. Students learn how to apply design and layout to promote a product, brand or service. Students will work with drawing, painting and printmaking materials.
No prerequisite (Available to Gr.10 students)
AWE4M - GR.12 CONSUMER DESIGN
This University/College preparation course is a portfolio building program. Work assigned is similar to tasks faced by professional graphic designers. This is a computer based course. Students work with industry standard Adobe Illustrator. Students build upon the design skills previously studied in gr. 11 while using the digital applications and software used in the communication design industry. Prerequisite: AWE3O & AVI3M Due to a Xello error students must contact their guidance counselor directly to register.
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MERIVALE VISUAL ARTS
AWQ3O - GR.11 PHOTOGRAPHY
Students learn digital photography basics using DSLR camera equipment and Adobe Photoshop editing software. Students apply technical skills to create dynamic photographs of landscapes, portraits, action photography and more. They will also be introduced to photo manipulation and photo animation.
No prerequisite (Available to Gr.10 students)
AWQ4M - GR.12 PHOTOGRAPHY
This University/College preparation course is a portfolio building program. This course introduces advanced photographic techniques, a studio lighting unit and a digital video component. Work assigned is similar to tasks faced by photographers working in the photography industry.
Prerequisite: AWQ3O Due to a Xello error students must contact their guidance counselor directly to register.
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MERIVALE - Communication & Design SHSM
COMMUNICATION & DESIGN SHSM
This is a specialized program that runs outside the timetable for students in gr.11 & 12. The goal of the program is to enhance students art education through additional workshops, field trips, design sector certifications, and seminars by design professionals. The SHSM program prepares students to enter post secondary programs in graphic design, photography, video production, animation, illustration, web design, mobile application design and other communication and design programs. Gr 10 students can register and learn more about the Merivale SHSM program by contacting Ms. Canas jaclyn.canas@ocdsb.ca program coordinator or Ms. Rusch in Student Services elizabeth.rusch@ocdsb.ca
MERIVALE DRAMATIC ARTS
ADA2O - GR.10 DRAMA
These drama courses explore dramatic forms ranging from tableau, mime, radio drama, monologues and script work. Students develop performance techniques and use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives.
Benefits: Public speaking skills, problem solving, collaborative working skills, body language, confidence, fun! - No prerequisite
ADA3M - GR.11 DRAMA
Students learn about the fundamentals of acting and play production to better appreciate and critique what they see on stage, on film and on television. Students continue to develop skills in group work such as problem solving, negotiation, compromise, decision making, idea sharing and listening. Some of the units covered in this course include Auditioning, One-Act Plays, Creation of the Senior Showcase, Participation is Dramafest, and Children's Theatre.
Prerequisite: ADA10 or ADA20
ADA4M - GR.12 DRAMA
This drama courses builds on performance skills developed in the previous courses. Students continue to learn the fundamentals of acting and play production and explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and genres. Students create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama to better understand the art form, and to better appreciate and critique what is seen on stage, on film and on television.
Prerequisite: - ADA3M
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MERIVALE MUSIC
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
AMU1O - GR.9 MUSIC - No prerequisite
AMU2O - GR.10 MUSIC - No prerequisite
AMU3M - GR.11 MUSIC - Prerequisite: AMU1O/AMU2O
AMU4M - GR.12 MUSIC - Prerequisite: AMU3M
Theses courses offer instruction for woodwinds, brass and percussion. Students learn the fundamentals of music while developing their performance skills, experimenting with composition and exploring music of various genres and eras.
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Instruments offered include: flute, piccolo, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bari saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, string bass and percussion.
MERIVALE MUSIC
REPERTOIRE - CONCERT BAND
AMR1O - GR.9 BAND- Prerequisite: students must be enrolled in AMU10
AMR2O - GR.10 BAND- Prerequisite: students must be enrolled in AMU20
AMR3M - GR.11 BAND- Prerequisite: AMR1O/AMR2O
AMR4M - GR.12 BAND- Prerequisite: AMR3M
These courses emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Students develop musicality, sensitivity, and imagination. Students participate in rehearsals and concerts that teach them to listen and express with an understanding of the creative process. Merivale concert bands participate in several performances throughout the year including the Capital Region Music Fest.
Instruments offered include: flute, piccolo, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bari saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, string bass and percussion.
MERIVALE CANADIAN & WORLD STUDIES
The Canadian and World Studies & Social Science program at Merivale High School encompasses a range of subjects: Geography, History, Civics, Law, Politics, Business Studies, Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology.
In studying these subjects, students learn how people interact with and within present-day social, political, economic and environmental contexts, and how human patterns and interactions have both changed and remained constant across time and space.
Success in these courses is not measured in terms of how well students memorize a series of facts. Rather, these courses teach students to research, analyse, and extrapolate from data and evidence.
Students learn how to develop, evaluate, challenge and defend well-informed arguments; the academic foundations of these disciplines make Canadian and World Studies one of the few places in which students are required to engage in divergent thinking.
Courses within Canadian and World Studies and Social Sciences are particularly effective at developing advanced skills in formal essay writing, oral communication, the use of information technology, and project-based collaboration -- practical skills upon which success is dependent in all post-secondary and employment environments.
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MERIVALE BUSINESS
BEP2O- GR.10 Launching & Leading a Business
This course introduces students to the world of business and what is required to be successful, ethical, and responsible in today’s economy. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an entrepreneur who knows how to respond to local and global market opportunities. Throughout the course, students will explore and understand the responsibility of managing different functions of a business. This includes accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, financial management, human resources, and production. Prerequisite: None
BMI3C - GR.11 Business Marketing
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of product marketing, which includes the marketing of goods, services, and events. Students will examine how trends, issues, global economic changes, and information technology influence consumer buying habits. Students will engage in marketing research, develop marketing strategies, and produce a marketing plan for a product of their choice.
Prerequisite: None
MERIVALE BUSINESS
BOH4M - GR.12 Business Leadership
The Business Leadership course will allow students to explore how managers function in organizations and take on the challenge of generating solutions in order to solve problems. The course allows students to explore the roles, responsibilities, skills, and functions of management. Students will learn the factors that encourage effective leadership practices. Emphasis throughout the course will be placed on the importance of ethics and social responsibility in the corporate world. Students will learn how to communicate effectively for business purposes. The course will address the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibilities are also emphasized.Prerequisite: None
BBB4M - GR.12 International Business
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively.This course prepares students for post-secondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
Prerequisite: None
MERIVALE HISTORY
CHA3U: AMERICAN HISTORY
This course explores key aspects of the social, economic, and political development of the United States from precontact to the present. Students will examine the contributions of groups and individuals to the country's evolution and will explore the historical context of key issues, trends, and events that have had an impact on the United States, its identity and culture, and its role in the global community. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating various forces that helped shape American history.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Canadian History since World War I
CHY4U: WORLD HISTORY SINCE FROM 1500
This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
MERIVALE GEOGRAPHY
CGF3M FORCES OF NATURE: PHYSICAL PROCESSES AND DISASTERS
In this course, students will explore physical processes related to the earth’s water, land, and air. They will investigate how these processes shape the planet’s natural characteristics and affect human systems, how they are involved in the creation of natural disasters, and how they influence the impacts of human disasters. Throughout the course, students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process and use spatial technologies to analyse these processes, make predictions related to natural disasters, and assess ways of responding to them. Prerequisite: Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography
CGR4M: ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT�This course investigates interactions between natural and human systems, with a particular emphasis on the impacts of human activity on ecosystems and natural processes. Students will use the geographic inquiry process, apply the concepts of geographic thinking, and employ a variety of spatial skills and technologies to analyse these impacts and propose ways of reducing them. In the course of their investigations, they will assess resource management and sustainability practices, as well as related government policies and international accords. they will also consider questions of individual responsibility and environmental stewardship as they explore ways of developing a more sustainable relationship with the environment. �Prerequisite: any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities
MERIVALE GEOGRAPHY –Senior French Immersion
CGD3MF: REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY -
A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE �(THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD)
This course explores interrelationships between the land and people in a selected region as well as interconnections between this region and the rest of the world. Students will explore the region’s environmental, socio-economic, and cultural characteristics and will investigate issues related to natural resources, economic development and sustainability, population change, globalization, and quality of life. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate a range of geographic issues in the region. Note: This course is developed and delivered with a focus, to be determined by the school, on the geography of a selected region of the world. Prerequisite: Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
MERIVALE LAW & POLITICS
CLU3M: INTRODUCTION TO CANADIAN LAW
This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of laws relating to rights and freedoms in Canada; our legal system; and family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal law. Students will develop legal reasoning skills and will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process when investigating a range of legal issues and formulating and communicating informed opinions about them. Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
CPW4U: CANADIAN & INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
This course explores various perspectives on issues in Canadian and world politics. Students will explore political decision making and ways in which individuals, stakeholder groups, and various institutions, including governments, multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations, respond to and work to address domestic and international issues. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate issues, events, and developments of national and international political importance, and to develop and communicate informed opinions about them. Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
MERIVALE SOCIAL SCIENCE
HSP3C/3U: INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY
This course introduces students to theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students learn about approaches and research methods used by social scientists. Students will be given opportunities to apply theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current issues within the three disciplines. Prerequisite HSP3C: None. Prerequisite HSP3U: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 Canadian history course (CHC2D)
HSG3M GENDER STUDIES
This course enables students to explore the social construction of gender. Students will learn about the dynamic of gender roles and norms; sexism and power relations; and the impact of representations of women and men in the media, popular culture, and the arts. Students will analyse a range of gender equity issues, including gender-based violence and workplace equity, in both Canadian and global contexts. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to gender equity. Prerequisite: None
HSE4M: SOCIAL JUSTICE
This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical, social, and historical underpinnings of various equity and social justice issues and to analyze strategies for bringing about positive social change. Students will learn about historical and contemporary equity and social justice issues in Canada and globally. They will explore power relations and the impact of a variety of factors on equity and social justice. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to an equity or social justice issue.Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
HIP4O: PERSONAL LIFE MANAGEMENT
This course focuses on preparing students for living independently and working successfully with others. Students will learn to manage their personal resources to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and housing. They will also learn about their personal, legal, and financial responsibilities and develop and apply interpersonal skills in order to make wise and responsible personal and occupational choices. Students will apply research and inquiry skills while investigating topics related to personal life management. The course emphasizes the achievement of expectations through practical experiences.
Prerequisite: None
MERIVALE COMPUTER SCIENCE
ICD2O - GR.10 Computer Studies course: Digital Technology and Innovations in the Changing World
Students use critical thinking skills with a focus on digital citizenship, investigating the appropriate use and development of the digital technologies that they encounter every day. Students develop programming skills through coding in JavaScript. No previous experience is required. No prerequisite
ICS3U - GR.11 COMPUTER SCIENCE
Students learn numerous programming concepts and structures using Python, while also further exploring the impact of technology on society. Students will create programs that solve a variety of problems and amp up their logical reasoning skills. No previous coding experience is required. No prerequisite
ICS4U/ICS4C - GR.12 COMPUTER SCIENCE
Students further develop knowledge and skills in computer science, using Python. Student teams will manage a large software development project that is of personal interest to them, from planning through to project review. Prerequisite: ICS3U or eLearning – ICS3UT
MERIVALE - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Placement Opportunities
Benefits of Coop
Coop students must
MERIVALE PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION
PPL - “Traditional” Core Phys Ed (HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING) - PPL 10, 20, 30, 40
Grades 9 through 12 (P - female, Q - male) PPL courses emphasize regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety and injury prevention. They investigate issues related to health topics such as nutrition, healthy growth and sexuality, the use and abuse of substances, as well as sleep, mental health and many more. Students participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills.
**NEW - Co-Ed version of grade 9 PE PPL1O.
PAF - PERSONAL FITNESS - PAF 20, 30, 40 and PAF3OF (French)
This English and French grade 10, 11 and 12 focus course emphasizes daily physical participation in a variety of demanding physical challenges that serve to promote an interest in personal fitness and lifelong healthy active living. Students learn fitness training theory, skills, principles and methods used to improve personal fitness and physical literacy, as well as safety and injury prevention. Students investigate issues related to personal fitness testing and training, and participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, developing and following a personal fitness program and prepare both physically and mentally to complete 5K or 10K road race. Students bring balance and improvement to their personal level of fitness. No prerequisite
IDC3O - LINK CREW
Students are provided the opportunity to develop communication, organization, and leadership skills while creating connections with teacher-coordinators, classmates and their grade nine Link Crew groups. Individual growth goals include becoming effective and positive role models, motivators and teachers, as well as acquiring knowledge and strategies for managing and leading groups (most specifically grade nines). Ongoing feedback, reflection, and formal evaluations help guide individual progress in the course. Experiential learning activities, practical leadership experiences (within and outside of class hours), and targeted skill development workshops help to empower students to bring about positive change. COURSE NOTE: An application and interview is required for successful admission.
MERIVALE PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION
PAD2O - Gr.10 OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
This co-ed, group-oriented course takes place primarily within 'the outdoor classroom' (on/around the school grounds, day trips, and one summative overnight trip) as well as within the conventional classroom and challenges students to learn by doing. Concepts of wellness, healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self guide this course. No prerequisite
PAD3O - Gr.11 OUTDOOR EDUCATION
This co-ed, group-oriented course takes place primarily within 'the outdoor classroom' (on/around the school grounds, local Outdoor Education centres, and extended field trips) as well as within the conventional classroom and challenges students to learn by doing. Concepts of wellness, healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self guide this course. No prerequisite
PSK4U - EXERCISE SCIENCE
This course focuses on the study of human movement and body systems, factors, and principles involved in human development and performance. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity and training, the evolution of physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology, health sciences, recreation, and sports administration. Prerequisite: Gr 11 University/College preparation course in science or a senior physical education credit
MERIVALE FAMILY STUDIES
TFJ1O - GR.9 Hospitality and Tourism and the Skilled Trades
This exploratory course introduces students to concepts and skills related to hospitality and tourism, focusing on the areas of food handling, food preparation, the origins of foods, event planning, and local tourism. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues and will begin to explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field.
No prerequisite
*Meets new technology graduation requirement.
HFC3M- GR.11 FOOD & CULTURE
In this course students learn about food, traditions and celebrations from around the world. A variety of traditional and modern cooking techniques are explored - and tasted! What flavours are characteristic of Thai cuisine? How has the history of India impacted the food traditions there? How do you use chopsticks? What is considered good etiquette in Japan? What about Turkey? Make and eat anything from Beavertails to sushi to Jollof rice. Grade 9 Foods is not a prerequisite for this course, all are welcome!
No prerequisite
MERIVALE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
TCJ2O - GR.10 CONSTRUCTION TECH
Introduction to construction and woodworking hands-on projects involving tools and equipment in a safe environment. Projects may include anything from hand-made kitchen utensils and bowls to small furniture and canoe paddles; while construction projects include concrete work, framing, insulation, drywall and finishes--while building a project as a team. No prerequisite
*Meets new technology graduation requirement.
TAS1O - GR 9 TECHNOLOGY & THE SKILLED TRADES
This hands-on course enables students to further explore the engineering design process and develop other technological knowledge and skills. Students design and safely create prototypes, products, and/or services, while working with tools and technologies from various industries. Students develop their projects to address real-life problems, and learn to apply technological concepts such as precision measurement, and health and safety standards. Students explore job skills programs and education and training pathways, including skilled trades, that can lead to a variety of careers.
No prerequisite *Meets new technology graduation requirement.
TCJ3C - GR.11 CONSTRUCTION TECH
Students develop more construction industry-based skills in areas of residential construction and learn about exciting career opportunities in the trades. Work on a woodworking project geared to extend competency level and small-build construction projects involving areas of concrete, masonry, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, indoor air-quality and insulation. No prerequisite
TCJ4C - GR.12 CONSTRUCTION TECH
This course provides opportunities for advanced techniques in construction and residential renovations--as well as safety training and business practices in a variety of construction-related trades. Practice skills to prepare for
college or apprenticeship programs, or to be hired directly onto a jobsite to begin your career. Projects include small building projects, sample renovations, trades competitions and a furniture-making/woodworking project.
Prerequisite: TCJ3C
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MERIVALE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
TGJ4M - GR.12 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
This is an advanced level course where students will focus on the knowledge, skills and attitudes previously learned that would apply in many sectors of the communications industry. Students will continue to expand their study of digital design and animation techniques and applications, as well as audio/video production techniques. They will also continue to use the computer as a significant production tool. Prerequisite: TGJ3M
TGJ2O - GR.10 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
TGJ3M - GR.11 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY These introductory courses offer students the opportunity to explore digital photography/imaging, audio video production, animation, and digital design. Students will acquire a basic understanding of digital media and become competent with several high profile software applications. These skills will allow students the opportunity to create work that incorporates and integrates digital animation of figures and environments, digital photo manipulation and retouching, multimedia design and digital presentations. No prerequisite
*TGJ2O Meets new technology graduation requirement.
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MERIVALE TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
TTJ2O - GR.10 TRANSPORTATION TECH
This introductory course reveals the exciting world of transportation technology. Whether you like to talk about planes, trains, and automobiles or get those hands dirty, this is the place to be. Students learn what the shop is all about in the transportation industry. This is
a great place to explore career paths in mechanical engineering,
industrial design, or service technician. You don't need to know
anything about cars! If you’re ready for life in the fast lane, this is
where to start! No prerequisite
*Meets new technology graduation requirement.
TTJ3O - GR.11 TRANSPORTATION TECH
Learn from previous skills and expand your knowledge. Don’t know anything about cars or transportation? No problem! We will get you up to speed as you begin, or continue, your exploration of the transportation industry. Learn everything from fixing Grandma’s old Toyota to working on a top racing team and having fun while doing it. No prerequisite
TTJ4C - GR.12 TRANSPORTATION TECH
Students develop technical knowledge and skills as they study service and maintenance of vehicles, and small engines. Students learn maintenance and repair techniques. Projects include engine service and repair, tire/wheel service, electrical/battery service, suspension, brake and steering systems and proper body care. Students explore pathways leading to careers in the transportation industry. Prerequisite:TTJ3C p
MERIVALE LANGUAGES - FRENCH
CORE FRENCH
FSF1O - GR. 9 OPEN FRENCH - No prerequisite
This is an introductory course for students with little to no knowledge of French (less than 600 hours* of French instruction, or equivalent).
*600 hours = Core French grades 4 to 8 (120 hours per year)
FSF1D - GR. 9 CORE FRENCH - Minimum 600 hours, or equivalent.
FSF2D - GR. 10 CORE FRENCH - Prerequisite: FSF1D
FSF3U - GR. 11 CORE FRENCH - Prerequisite: FSF2D
FSF4U - GR. 12 CORE FRENCH - Prerequisite: FSF3U
These courses provide opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on communication in real-life situations. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as their creative and critical thinking skills. Students will apply and reflect on their use of language learning strategies in order to develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities.
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MERIVALE LANGUAGES - FRENCH
FRENCH IMMERSION
FIF1D - GR. 9 FRENCH IMMERSION - Minimum 3800 hours of French instruction, or equivalent.
FIF2D - GR. 10 FRENCH IMMERSION - Prerequisite: FIF1D
FIF3U - GR. 11 FRENCH IMMERSION - Prerequisite: FIF2D
FIF4U - GR. 12 FRENCH IMMERSION - Prerequisite: FSF3U
These courses provide students with extensive opportunities to communicate, interact, and think critically and creatively in French. Students will use a variety of language learning strategies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning. Students will engage in a variety of academic and social contexts in French with increasing confidence and accuracy. Students will enrich their knowledge of the French language through the study of French literature. They will also deepen their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities around the world.
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MERIVALE LANGUAGES - SPANISH
LWSBD - SPANISH, LEVEL 1
Prerequisite: None
This course provides an introduction to Spanish as students begin to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will communicate and interact in structured activities, with a focus on matters of personal interest and familiar topics. Throughout the course, students will acquire an understanding and appreciation of diverse Spanish communities of the world.
LWSCU - SPANISH, LEVEL 2
Prerequisite: LWSBD
This course provides opportunities for students to increase their competence and confidence in Spanish. Students will communicate about academic and personally relevant topics with increasing independence. They will continue to develop their creative and critical thinking skills as well as their understanding and appreciation of Spanish culture by exploring a variety of oral and written texts.�
LWSDU - SPANISH, LEVEL 3
Prerequisite: LWSCU
This course provides extended opportunities for students to communicate and interact in Spanish in a variety of social and academic contexts. Students will refine their language skills, as well as their creative and critical thinking skills, as they explore and respond to a variety of oral and written texts. They will also broaden their understanding and �appreciation of diverse communities where the language is spoken.
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MERIVALE ENGLISH & MEDIA STUDIES
The English program at Merivale High School includes the compulsory courses in Gr 9 thru 12 to satisfy the OSSD requirement for four English credits: ENL1W, ENG 2D, NBE3U/C, ENG 4U/C
NEW EMS3O - Media Studies, Grade 11 - Optional course to enhance communication skills!
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand media communications in the twenty-first century and use media effectively and responsibly. Through analysing the forms and messages of a variety of media works and audience responses to them, and through creating their own media works, students will develop critical thinking skills, aesthetic and ethical judgement, and skills in viewing, representing, listening, speaking, reading and writing. EXPLORE - Gr 11 Media Studies EMS3O
Prerequisite: Grade 10 English (ENG2D)
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