Social Sciences

Accounting 11

 

This course is an introduction to accounting concepts. Students gain insight into financial problems and solutions which have far-reaching benefits for entrepreneurial and professional careers.

 

Applied Skills 11

 

This course focuses on the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes which will help students develop an active, healthy lifestyle and function effectively in a changing technological environment. Application of such skills will be done in meaningful contexts using problem-solving strategies.

 

Career & Personal Planning 11 and 12

 

These courses make a unique contribution to the development of students as well-rounded, balanced individuals. They complement the academic and vocationally oriented courses by focusing on students’ personal development and how their schooling and ECA relate to their future plans. Specific knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired will help students make good personal decisions and help them manage their lives more effectively.

 

Economics 12

 

This course establishes a sound knowledge base in economics. It helps students to develop the ability to engage in appropriate forms of inquiry and to select and apply economic skills and knowledge as well as enhance the understanding and acceptance of a variety of societies.

 

Financial Accounting 12

 

This is a course for students wishing to pursue post-secondary studies in accounting, finance, business management and commerce. Advanced concepts of accounting encourage students to develop analytical decision-making and communication skills.

 

Fine Arts 11

 

This course will employ theatre games and creative activities to sharpen sense awareness, encourage the imagination and develop speech, movement and improvisational skills. By the end of the course, students should be able to sustain concentration through exercises in storytelling, improvisation and scene work.

 

Management Innovation 12

 

This course introduces students to the organizational and management skills necessary to function efficiently in a business environment. Management styles and issues related to the global economy are studied, and students are encouraged to apply problem-solving skills to situations.

 

Marketing 11

 

This course prepares students for the world of retailing. Most of the growth in the future job market is occurring in the small business field. This course will provide students with many of the skills needed to work for themselves or for someone else in a retail-service business. This project-oriented course covers topics on the nature of marketing, sales promotion, (including print and broadcast media), visual merchandising, product policy (including packaging and labeling), market research, sales presentations, market segmentation, establishing store policies and procedures, printing goods and inventory.

 

Physical Education 10, 11 & 12

 

The goal of these courses is to promote a positive attitude toward active living in the pursuit of lifelong health and well-being. Students will be expected to fully and safely participate in and develop appropriate skills to the best of their abilities in the following planned activities: warm-up and cool-down activities, jogging, softball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, orienteering, walking, hiking, badminton, floor hockey, touch football, touch rugby, swimming, bowling, games, relay running, racquet sports, disc golf, camping, canoeing, horseback riding and table tennis.

News & Updates Higher Learning Campus Life Admissions University High School English School Services Virtual Tour Vancouver Tour Home Page