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Calculus 12

Calculus 12 will give students a basic understanding of calculus which will help those who wish to go into post-secondary math, science, engineering, business or computer science programs.

The course focuses on four big ideas. The concept of a limit is foundational to calculus. Differential calculus develops the concept of instantaneous rate of change. Integral calculus develops the concept of determining a product involving a continuously changing quantity over an interval. Derivates and integrals are inversely related.

Students require a solid understanding of algebra, trigonometry and logarithms to be successful in this course and should have achieved a good grade in pre-Calculus 12 before pursuing this course.

Career Life Connections 12

This course cannot be used toward Adult Graduation Credits.

Career Life Connections 12 is a 4 credit online self-paced course required for graduation.  It is intended to prepare grade 12 students for a successful transition to career and life beyond high school.

The 6 main areas of study include:

  •  Looking at how active citizenship and lifelong learning foster career opportunities
  • Examining how a sense of purpose and career-life balance support well-being
  • Engaging in network building and mentorship opportunities
  • Examining internal and external factors, local and global trends for ongoing cycles of career-life decisions
  • 30 hours of work or volunteer experience
  • The CLC capstone presentation

CLC is required under the 2018 Graduation Program.

Career Life Education 10

Career Life Education (replacing BC Planning 10) is an important and useful course that teaches practical life skills and is a required course for all students in BC. ebus.career Life Education emphasizes the practical nature of the course, giving students an opportunity to learn about the graduation program, job search skills and resume writing, and to produce a resume that can be used for finding a summer or part time job. Students also learn about safe work practices, budgeting for college, university or a personal goal, and creating a “life compass” to help in making healthy decisions. This course is delivered online and students are provided with handy entry windows for responses to questions or “upload” buttons for larger files.

Career Life Education 10 is required for 2004 Graduation Program.

Chemistry 11

Chemistry 11 explores the world of the chemical reactions and atomic structure. It is designed to build students’ knowledge of core chemistry concepts.

The course focuses on five big ideas. Atoms and molecules are the building blocks of matter. The mole is a quantity used to make atoms and molecules measurable. Matter and energy are conserved in chemical reactions. Solubility within a solution is determined by the nature of the solute and the solvent. Organic chemistry and its applications have significant implications for human health, society, and the environment.

Chemistry 11 emphasizes real-life applications and helps students connect their learning to the world around them. Several virtual labs and one hands-on home lab deepens student understanding of content and scaffold important lab writing skills. Chemistry 11 provides a solid foundation for students carrying on to chemistry 12.

Chemistry 12

Chemistry 12 gives students a more in-depth view of chemistry.  Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, solubility, acids and bases, oxidation – reduction reactions.  This is a good preparation for university science courses. Students work through on-line lessons in 5 units.  There is at least one assignment for each unit and each unit has a test.   There is a cumulative final exam. The lessons consist of recorded instructions, on-line notes, assignments and videos.

Pre-requisite: Chemistry 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11

Child Development & Caregiving 12

This four credit course provides invaluable information on topics surrounding pregnancy and child birth.

It will also provide details on child development from birth to age 12, as well as how to care for babies and children in each stage of development.

This is an excellent course for those considering careers involving children, including healthcare, teaching, childcare, and recreation, or for those who simply enjoy being around children or who plan to eventually become a parent in the future.

This Grade 12 course is also open to Grade 11 students who are interested in this topic.

Earth Science 11

Earth Science 11 explores both current issues that our planet is facing as well as processes that have shaped the planet we call home. The course focuses around five big ideas: how Earth materials are formed, changed and used as resources; tectonic plate motion and theory; how weather systems are created and impacted by climate change and water distribution; and the explanations of the origin and interactions of Earth within the solar system through Astronomy. The course delivers instruction through lessons and media, and students make notes through learning packages. There are assignments, chapter tests and projects in which students will apply their understanding and develop competencies

Economics 12

Economics 12 provides students with opportunities to analyze the effects of economic activity on our society, the nation, and the global community.

Students will gain an understanding of the principles behind government and social policies.

The study of economics will give students an understanding of personal, professional, and business decisions regarding the allocation of resources they will be required to make throughout their lives.

As well, the study of current economic developments, trends and issues will enable students to improve their educational and career choices.