Designed
for learners reading and writing at about a Grade Six level, the Stage 3
curriculum covers four areas: Reading Text, Document Use, Writing, and
Oral Communications. Learners should be working at a Grade 10 level when
the Stage 3 curriculum is completed.
Grade 10 English (1.0 credit) (Not currently offered)
In
this English Language Arts foundation course, learners will develop:
pragmatic
language skills close reading of texts and
response to reading
vocabulary, grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization
composition: sentences, paragraphs, and essays
paraphrasing and summarizing
literary
skills the elements of literature in
short prose, novels, and poems
the literary essay and other forms of written expression
oral
skills classroom presentations on short
topics
viewing
and response critical viewing of and response
to films that supplement class texts
listening
skills auditing spoken version of texts
studied in class
This course draws from two streams: the transactional/pragmatic and the literary/aesthetic.
Learners will develop:
composition skills in sentences, paragraphs, and longer drafts
recognition and composition of different kinds of writing
description
narration
exposition
argumentation
the writing variables:
audience
purpose
context
form
paraphrasing and summarizing
research skills, process and product
close analytical reading of a range of texts, both fiction and non-fiction
oral presentations
viewing and responding
writing fluency in a variety of forms, such as the monologue, the essay, the editorial, the speech, the interview, playscripts and other creative forms.
The aim of the Grade 12 English Comprehensive Focus is to achieve learner fluency and autonomy in language use.
The focus of this course is business communication.
Students will learn
the usefulness of writing concisely, clearly and comprehensively
the 3 X 3 writing framework
analyze-anticipate-adapt
research-organize-compose
revise-proofread-evaluate
listening skills
positive expression
courteous expression
vigorous expression
legal hazards in business writing
appropriate use of
the active voice
the passive voice
the impersonal voice
formatting business messages
patterns of organization in business messages
proposal writing
report writing
the research essay
presentation skills
All activities in Grade 12 English Transactional Focus are aimed at preparing the learner for his or her autonomous application of business communication skills in the world of work.
Refresher Math
Math is an everyday topic that affects us in such things as adding
money, figuring out averages, reading maps and cooking. This course is divided
into five sections that will enable the student to recognize how math is
integrated into such activities. Students will gain competency in their
basic mathematics skills in a step by step format. Problem- solving
techniques will be covered throughout the course in all section areas.
The topics studied include Whole Numbers, Fractions, Percents, Ratios and
Proportions, and Problem Solving.
If you’ve been out of school for some time, you may want to brush up on
the basics of mathematics. This course will cover whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percents, order of operations,
algebra and graphing.
Recommended:
Grade 9 Transitional Math or Grade 10 Consumer Math
In this
course, students will learn the following topics: measurement and technology, probability, data analysis, personal finances, and owning and operating a vehicle.
In this
course you will become familiar with the background and terminology of the life
sciences which will allow you to continue with Grade 12 Biology. The
topics you will study include the cell, digestive system, cardiovascular
system, respiration, immune system, and the nervous system.
In this
Grade 12 biology course, you will gain an understanding of the
fundamentals of ecology, heredity, and evolution. The course topics you
will study are cellular reproduction, genetics, DNA, ecology, and evolution.
Grade 11 Physics (1.0 credit) (not currently offered)
Pre-requisite: None
In this course, you will study waves in one and two-dimensions, sound, models, laws and theories, and the wave and particle models of light. In the second half of the course, you will learn about kinematics, dynamics, gravitational, electric and magnetic fields and electromagnetism.
Grade 12 Physics (1.0 credit) (not currently offered)
Recommended: Grade 11 Physics
You will learn about mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, momentum, projectile motion, circular motion, and work and energy. You will also examine fields (exploration of space, low earth orbit, and electric and magnetic fields, electricity (electric circuits, electromagnetic induction) and medical physics.
An understanding of human psychology can help you in many aspects of life. In this course, you will study psychology, psychologists and research methods, the brain, biology and behaviour, and human development. You will also learn about sensation perception, states of consciousness, conditioning and learning, memory, cognition, intelligence and creativity, motivation and emotion, health, stress and coping, personality, psychological disorders, therapies, and social behaviour.
This course teaches the basic understanding of what it means to be an aboriginal and teaches the history, culture and traditions from an aboriginal point of view. The awareness of issues, teachings, rights and concerns will help understand the philosophies of the Canadian Aboriginal, Inuit, and Métis way of life. The course uses oral traditions, stories, teaching, community guests and elders.
This course uses the three tier approach: local, national and global perspectives of the aboriginals of Canada. Including the study and research of the issues related to each level of approach. The course is introduced to the Aboriginal teachings, perspectives, values and traditions. With the introduction of the worlds, we learn about the issues more clearly, self identify and come to an understanding of our own culture.
The art course involves basic sketching and drawing techniques, introduction to water colours, pastels, and charcoal including the use of other various types of mediums. The course also looks at the aboriginal art forms, history and aboriginal artists worldwide, though especially within Manitoba. It includes a study of art, the history of art, famous and renowned artists of each generation. The class will also examine artistic careers and the employment advantages of an artist.
This course is an insight study and understanding of the term “families”. The course will be integrated with the aboriginal perspective, including traditional family values of today’s society. We will be looking at three main themes from the book, Working with Families by Rena Shimoni and Joanne Baxter. From the aboriginal perspective will arise an open discussion and basic history of the term families based from the old way to the new.
In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of law, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal law and the criminal code, and law as it applies to family, to business, and to employment. You will read and discuss legal concepts, develop knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, and make presentations on aspects of law and actual cases.
This course is designed for the adult who is returning to school at a Grade 10 level. It is based on adult education philosophy. The students will explore aspects of themselves, learn valuable study skills and personal management skills and have an opportunity to examine career choices for the future with practical application by presenting such career choices.
The topics studied are personal discovery, adjusting to college life and learning skils, successful living skills, the world of work, and a career presentation.
Adult students are often attempting difficult academic courses while
lacking confidence, communication skills, study skills, and the fundamentals of
group dynamics. This course incorporates the essential learning skills
into a credit course thus emphasizing the importance of these skills to all
students. The goal is to provide the at-risk student with a chance to be
more successful in the classroom.
1.Understand how s/he is
responsible for his her own experiences at the learning centre.
2.
Effectively use co-operative
learning techniques to become and effective team member.
3.
Evaluate his/her use of time in
both a personal and academic setting.
4.
Effectively use a style of
communication that facilitates interaction with other students and staff at the centre.
5.
Develop a personal strategy for
note-taking and notebook organization.
6.
Through examining the process
of remembering and forgetting, develop use techniques in memory improvement.
7.
Understand and apply strategies
that will aid in the writing of tests.
8.
Identify a wide range of
research sources and demonstrate awareness of how to access key sources.
9.
Apply principles of task analysis to essay
and project-style assignments.
The Foundations for Healthy Living: An Aboriginal Perspective is a
Grade 12 course designed to help students understand the effects of
colonization on the health of aboriginal individuals and communities and to
evaluate what impact it has had on them individually, on their families and on
their communities. The course will include skills to generate goals for
health living. Units of study include Colonization and Its Impact on
Aboriginal Communities, Indicators of Health, Current Health in Aboriginal Communities,
Healthier Community Strategies, and Resilience.
The aim of
this course is to introduce the Ojibwe language to non-Ojibwe students,
including those that need to further their speaking skills. The students
will be introduced to basic conversational situations, such as greetings,
executing command word, family situations, and talking about the weather.
This course
covers all four of the students' learning abilities, the listening, the
speaking, the reading and the writing of the Ojibwe Language. The
students will be encouraged to speak more fluently and focus reading more on
the Ojibwe writing system and introduced to syllabics writing.
In this
course, students will master essential skills in topics that have become
important in postsecondary institutions, technology-based industries, and daily
living. The goal of this course is to strengthen the students’ ability to
communicate technical information, and enable the student to continually
improve the skills throughout their entire life. The course is divided
into eight modules: Graphing and Systems of Equations, Linear Programming,
Nonlinear Functions, Personal Finance, Budgets and Investments, Precision
Measurement, Geometry, and Data Management and Analysis. This course requires a
serious commitment, involving an essentially daily assignment designed to allow
the student to practice the concepts required
In this
course, students will continue their study of many essential skills in
mathematical topics that have become important for success at postsecondary
study and use of technology in business and industry. The course is
divided into eight modules: Matrices, Vectors, Design and Measurement,
Probability, Periodic Functions, Personal Finance, Sequences, and Statistics.
Each day the student will be required to complete an assignment designed to
allow practice in typical questions that will appear on the tests and
exams. In addition, the student will receive instruction in the use of a
number mathematical software programs.
Accounting
is sometimes called “the language of business”. It involves identifying,
measuring, recording, interpreting and communicating the results of business
activities. It is used as a basis for controlling resources, determining
profits, and measuring accomplishments. In this course, you will develop the
ability to understand and use accounting information effectively. The
course consists of eight modules: Accounting principles, The Income Statement,
Journals and Ledgers, The Worksheet, Cash Control, Merchandising Business,
Payroll, and Income Tax. Although not terribly conceptually difficult, this
course requires systematic study and attention to detail. It is strongly
recommended that students take this course before taking Grade 12 Accounting.
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