Students learn mathematics most effectively when they build a thorough understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures. Such understanding is achieved when mathematical concepts and procedures are introduced through an investigative approach and connected to students’ prior knowledge in meaningful ways. This program is designed to help students build a solid conceptual foundation in mathematics that will enable them to apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways and further their learning successfully.

Subjects: Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, Data Management, - High School
Measurement, Geometry and Spatial Sense, Patterning and Algebra, Data Management and Probability, Geometry and Spatial Sense - Elementary School

During the twentieth century, science and technology played an increasingly important role in the lives of all Canadians. Science and technology underpin much of what we take for granted, including clean water, the places in which we live and work, and the ways in which we communicate with others. The impact of science and technology on our lives will continue to grow. Consequently, scientific and technological literacy for all has become the overarching objective of science and technology education throughout the world. In this program, students will relates science and technology to society and the environment, develop skills, strategies and habits of mind required for scientific inquiry and technological problem solving and understand the basic concepts of science and technology.

Topics: Matter, Energy, Systems and Interactions, Structure and Function, Sustainability and Stewardship and Change and Continuity - Elementary
Biology, Chemistry, Physics - Secondary

This programs focuses on the foundational knowledge and skills that students need in order to establish a strong basis for language development. These include students’ oral language, prior knowledge and experience, understanding of concepts about print, phonemic awareness, understanding of letter-sound relationships, vocabulary knowledge, semantic and syntactic awareness, higher-order thinking skills, and capacity for metacognition.

Topics: Oral Communication, Reading, Writing and Media Literacy

The study of French is an important part of the secondary school curriculum. French is not only one of Canada’s two official languages but is also widely used around the world. Knowledge of a second language is valuable for a number of reasons. Through learning a second language, students strengthen their first-language skills, enhance their critical and creative thinking abilities, and increase their understanding of other cultures. In addition, the ability to communicate in another language provides students with a distinct advantage in a number of careers, both in Canada and internationally. The primary goal of this FSL program is to increase, within realistic and well-defined parameters, a student’s ability to use French effectively.

Topics: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing

The Canadian and world studies program offers a number of courses in the following five subject areas – economics, geography, history, law, and politics. These courses build on the foundational learning – including learning related to the application of inquiry processes and the concepts of disciplinary thinking – in social studies, history, and geography. Economics is about how individuals, governments, and firms make choices about the allocation of scarce resources. Geography is about determining the significance of “place” as it relates to the natural environment, the human environment, and interactions within and between them. The study of history fulfils a fundamental human desire to understand the past. Law is intended to ensure fairness and to promote and maintain justice in society. Politics involves the study of how societies are governed, how public policy is developed, and how power is distributed.

Topics: Economics, Geography, History, Law, Politics