|
|
High School Courses
Option III
Stand-alone Distributed Learning
Courses (Grades 10 - 12)
STAND-ALONE COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
PE Activity Report and Journal Entry
Secondary students have the same options available to them as all students in our distributed learning program, but they also have greater flexibility. Students in grades ten through twelve have the option of enrolling full-time at a district high school, and taking one or more courses through our distributed learning program.
These courses are offered year-long, and can be started at various points throughout the year, and can be paper-based or online. As well, we offer a weekly drop-in time for students to come and work at the HLP Annex, and receive help if needed from one of their teachers. The courses listed below are ones that are offered currently in the 2008-2009 year. Most of these courses are available online or paper-based, and with the option of face-to-face meeting times with the instructor. Please contact llindsay@summer.com for more details on courses available.
For other distributed learning courses available in the province, visit Learn Now BC
- Eng. 10
- Principles 10
- Applications 10
- Essentials 10
- SS 10
- Science 10
- Biology 11-12
Course materials for English courses offered through HLP are online. There are two options open for students: some may wish to adhere to prescribed timelines set with the instructor, and participate in online group discussions. Others may opt for a flexible timeline, in which students work at their own pace. In both options, teacher support is available face-to-face in weekly drop-in times, or online.
English 10 is a transition course between junior and senior English. Emphasis is placed on multi-paragraph composition, major essay writing, interpretive approach to literature and further development of language skills. This course consists of 6 units.
1. Short Stories
2. Narrative Poetry
3. Lyrical Poetry
4. Non-Fiction
5. Drama
6. Novel Study
The provincial exam in this course counts 20% of the final mark.
The following courses are available online, and are usually self-paced, although some students may work within a schedule developed in consultation with the teacher. Student support is available through optional weekly drop-in sessions.
Math 10 Essentials This course is an extension of basic math and will be suited for students who struggle with math concepts. Topics covered include:
· Employment math skills
· Banking
· Rates
· Ratio
· Measurement
· Trigonometry Geometry
· Probability
Consult Math teacher and counselor prior to registering as post secondary options are limited. Provincial exam will be worth 20% of the final mark. Calculator use is essential. Resources: Essentials of Mathematics 10.
Math 10 Applications Students will use a variety of methods to solve real-life, practical, technical and theoretical problems. Topics will include:
· Measurement
· Geometry
· Patterns
· Relations and functions
· Number operations
· Statistics and probability
Compared to the Principles of Math 10, the focus in this course is more practical use with less emphasis on symbolic manipulations. This course leads to Applications of Math 11 and may limit post-secondary options. Provincial exam worth 20% of the final mark. Graphing calculators required. Resources: Addison-Wesley Applied Mathematics 10
Math 10 Principles An extension and continuation of most of the topics introduced in Math 9. Subjects to be covered are:
· Polynomial functions
· Inequalities
· Rational expressions
· rational exponents
· Irrationals,
· Complex rational expressions
· Equations,
· Problem solving
Provincial exam worth 20% of the final mark. Scientific calculators required. Resources: MathPower 10 or Addison-Wesley Mathematics 10 and The Learning Equation (TLE 10)
Social Studies 10: Students have the option of taking this course with paper-based materials or delivered online. It is a self-paced course, although some students may work within a schedule designed by the teacher.
This course examines the changing nature of Canada from 1815 to 1914, focusing on a variety of aspects including culture, politics and the law, economy and the environment. Students will be expected to:
· identify and clarify a problem, issue or inquiry
· plan and conduct research using primary and secondary print and non-print sources
· assess and defend a variety of positions on controversial issues.
The following courses are available online, and are usually self-paced, although some students may work within a schedule developed in consultation with the teacher. Student support is available through optional weekly drop-in sessions.
Science 10: This course is intended to give students a detailed understanding of the scientific method, and the different areas of science, including chemistry, biology, physics and Space science. There is a mandatory provincial exam at the end of this course that is worth 20% of the final mark.
Biology 11: This lab-focused course is intended to give students an understanding of the many different forms of living things, and focuses on taxonomy, evolution, ecology, microbiology, plants and animals.
Biology 12: Biology 12 focuses on human biology, and areas of study include cell structure, cell compounds, biological molecules, DNA, protein synthesis, cell membranes, enzymes, digestion, circulation, respiration, the nervous system, excretion, and reproduction.
Planning 10: This course is offered online and paper-based. Students have the option of meeting regularly with a teacher and peers in order to better understand and plan their portfolios. This course offers students the opportunity to:
plan for successful learning in the Graduation Program
explore a wide range of post-secondary options
think critically about health issues and decisions
develop financial literacy skills related to pursuing their education and career goals
begin planning for their transition beyond secondary school.
PE 10: In this course, students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and importance of an active lifestyle, by goal-setting and working towards specific fitness targets. In addition to completing some written assignments, students will begin the course by assessing their fitness levels and then work towards fitness goals they have set. Opportunities for physical activities such as cross-country skiing, hiking, swimming, snowshoeing will be offered on a seasonal basis.