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Nelson Mandela High School Complementary Course Registration Guide

2018 – 2019

(November 2017 Edition)

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Table of Contents

English Language Learners (ELL) 4

International Students 4

Complementary Courses

International Languages

French 5

Spanish 5

German 5

Punjabi 6

Aboriginal Studies 6

Fine Arts Programs

Art (Visual) 7

Band 7

Choral Music 7

Choir 8

Creative Writing and Publishing 8

Dance 8

Drama 9

Entrepreneurial Artist 9

Instrumental Music 9

Musical Theatre 9

Technical Theatre 10

Career & Technology Studies (CTS) Health and Wellness Registration Guide

Animation 11

Aviation 12

Commercial Foods 12

Computing Science 12

Design Studies 13

Early Learning & Child Care 13

Energy & Environmental Innovation 13

Fashion Technology 14

Financial Management 14

Information Processing 14

Legal Studies 14

Management & Marketing 15

Petroleum Engineering 15

Photography 15

Physical Education 15

Pre Engineering/Robotics 16

Psychology 16

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Software Application 16

Sports Medicine 16

Sports Performance 16

Supply Chain 17

Tourism 17

Web Design 17

Yoga 17

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English Language Learners (ELL)

ELL students may be required to take an English Language Proficiency Test upon

arrival to class in order to determine their language proficiency level. The focus of all

levels is to develop English communication skills, both oral and written. Besides the

English language component, Canadian Studies and Culture are also taught. Going to

the next level is dependent upon the student’s competency at mastering the language

requirements for advancement. Other courses will be included in a student’s timetable.

However, we aim to tailor each timetable to reflect the individual student’s situation.

International Students

International students are welcomed to Nelson Mandela High School to pursue credits in

courses to continue their high school academic requirements or to improve their English

language proficiency. For more information, please visit the following link:

https://sites.google.com/a/educbe.ca/global-learning/website-builder

Complementary Courses

Note: All complementary courses at NMHS will be offered based on student interest, enrolment and school resources.

International Languages

Note | Any student with prior language experience will need to meet with the Language teacher to establish a recommendation for placement.

French 10

Spanish 10

Punjabi 10

French 20

Spanish 20

Punjabi 20

French 30

Spanish 30

Punjabi 30



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French 10, 20, 30 Credits: 5 per course level

Prerequisites:

None for French 10

Successful completion of preceding course for French 20 and French 30 These courses are for you if you have little or no prior French language experience. You will develop your ability to:

Understand simple sentences; simple familiar and unfamiliar short texts.

Produce short texts in a variety of topics providing some details to support the main point with guidance.

Make requests and suggestions in a variety of situations.

Inquire about others’ views; state and support your point of view.

Initiate and participate in casual conversational exchanges with classmates.

Spanish 10, 20, 30 Credits: 5 per course level Prerequisites:

None for Spanish 10

Successful completion of preceding course for Spanish 20 and Spanish 30 These courses are for you if you have little or no prior Spanish language experience. You will develop your ability to:





Initiate and participate in casual exchanges with classmates.

German 10, 20, 30

Credits: 5 each

Prerequisites:

• None for 10

• Successful completion of preceding course for 20 and 30 These courses are for you if you have little or no prior experience. You will develop your

ability to: • Understand simple sentences; simple familiar and unfamiliar short texts. • Produce short texts in a variety of topics providing some details to support the main

point with guidance. • Make requests and suggestions in a variety of situations.

• Inquire about others’ views; state and support your point of view.

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Punjabi 10, 20, 30

Credits: 5 for each course Prerequisites:

None for Punjabi 10

Successful completion of preceding course for Punjabi 20 and Punjabi 30 These courses are for you if you have little or no Punjabi language prior experience. You will develop your ability to:





Initiate and participate in casual exchanges with classmates.

Aboriginal Studies 10, 20, 30

Credits: 5 for each course Prerequisites:

None for Aboriginal Studies 10

Successful completion of preceding course for Aboriginal St. 20 and Aboriginal St. 30

The anticipated results for the Aboriginal Studies 10-20-30 program are:

Explore the political and economic organizations of Aboriginal cultures as well as

Aboriginal symbolism and expression.

Study cultural change as it relates to the Métis, treaties, legislation and schooling

Explore Aboriginal rights, land claims and self-government.

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Fine Arts Programs

Studying Fine Arts helps develop the interests and talents that shape who we are as

individuals. In addition, participation in the Arts can develop employability skills such as

improvisation, commitment, organization and problem solving. Enhance your experience

in high school by adding some Fine Arts courses and accessing our beautiful new Fine

Arts spaces. We envision that some of you will be able to highlight many of your talents

by completing the CBE Fine and Performing Arts Certificate.

Art 10, 20, 30

Credits: 5 per course Prerequisites:

None for Art 10 level; successful completion of preceding levels for higher levels

Practice and refine drawing, sketching, and composition skills and techniques.

Extend knowledge and familiarity of design elements and principles to develop personal style in two and three dimensional images.

Use art criticism to analyze and evaluate your work and the work of others.

At higher levels, investigate technology’s impact on the artist’s intentions and production; question sources of images that are personally relevant.

Band 15, 25, 35

Credits: 5 per course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

15-level co-requisite is Instrumental Music 10

25-level prerequisite recommended is Band 15 and co-requisite is Instrumental Music 20

35-level recommended prerequisite is Band 25 and co-requisite is Instrumental Music 30

Apply personal practice strategies in an ensemble setting.

Interpret select music creatively and critically.

Rehearse repertoire and perform publicly with a large group or ensemble.

Explore and apply elements of quality performance and performance etiquette.

Choral Music 10, 20, 30


None for Choral Music 10 level

successful completion of previous levels for 20 and 30 levels

Explore vocal technique, literacy, sight singing, musicianship, and history.

Focus on choral ensemble skills, individual development of singing tone, musical literacy, and skills related to pitch and rhythm.

Develop your musical skills in a challenging and encouraging environment.

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Choir 15, 25, 35

Credits: 3 or 5 per course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

15-level: co-requisite is Music 10

25-level: successful completion of 15-level and co-requisite is Music 20

35-level: successful completion of 25-level and co-requisite is Music 30

Apply and extend personal practice strategies in a choir.

Rehearse repertoire and perform publicly in a choir.


Creative Writing and Publishing 15, 25, 35


None for Creative Writing and Publishing 15

Successfully complete preceding levels for 25 and 35 courses

Create original texts.

Collaborate with peers and the writing community.

Understand and evaluate creative writing markets and the submission process.

Manage the publication process.

Dance 15, 25, 35


None for Dance 15 Successful completion of preceding level for Dance 25 and Dance 35 levels

Enrolment without a prerequisite may be permitted with the teacher’s recommendation and Principal’s permission.

Improve creative expression, self-discipline, body awareness, motor coordination, and all aspects of physical fitness such as strength, endurance, balance, agility. Think creatively and express thoughts and feelings in physical forms.

May include jazz, funk, hip hop, tap, modern / contemporary, creative, ethno cultural (including but not limited to African, Indo-Asian, Celtic …), choreography, and dance history.

Develop confidence and stage presence through performance opportunities during the courses.

Note | Dance 15 is the prerequisite for Contemporary Dance 25 and Jazz Dance 25 *All dance classes have a performance element. Dances learned in class will be

presented at school shows, where dancers have the opportunity to learn and

demonstrate all the elements of a rehearsed and polished performance.

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Drama and Film 10, 20, 30

Credits: 6 per course Prerequisite:

Successful completion of the preceding courses for 20 and 30

Multidisciplinary experience that will cultivate your writing, directing, acting and technical skills through the lens of film making.

Develop your creativity and work with others to bring dramatic situations to life and become more confident in yourself and in collaboration.

In Grades 11 and 12, you will have the opportunity personalize your learning in writing, acting, directing and/or editing.

Entrepreneurial Artist

Credits: 5 Prerequisite:

For Grade 11 and/or 12 students only

Discover how being an artist is connected with entrepreneurship while being inspired by professional artists.

Develop your ability to apply financial literacy and business skills to your Arts discipline.

Credentials available: Students who complete the Entrepreneurial Artist and have achieved 40 credits in Fine Arts will achieve the Calgary Board of Education Fine Arts Certificate.

Instrumental Music 10, 20, 30


Successful completion of the preceding courses for 20 and 30

Apply personal practice strategies in a smaller vocal and/or instrumental ensemble setting.

Rehearse repertoire and perform publicly with a small group or ensemble.


Note | for flexibility this course may be offered for a choral or instrumental ensemble; credits can only be earned once.

Musical Theatre 15, 25, 35

Credits: 5 per course

Prerequisites:

15-level a co-requisite of one or more 10 or 15 level Performing Arts

Course(s)

25 and 35 levels require successful completion of the previous level

Provide an interactive environment of integrated study in dance, drama, technical

theatre and vocal music for students who seek the challenge of working through the

creative process to performance.

Develop fundamental skills and discipline to become a proficient performer and artist

in musical theatre.

Evaluate and effectively reflect on your personal work and the work of your peers in

live theatre production.

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*All levels of Musical Theatre will require performance participation; there will be after

school rehearsals and mandatory evening commitments during show performance

week. This will provide actors with the opportunity to learn and understand all the

elements of a rehearsed and polished performance including costume, technical

components and a live audience.

Technical Theatre 15, 25, 35


None for Technical Theatre 15

25 and 35 levels require successful completion of the previous level

Offers an opportunity to explore and experience the skills necessary to realize a theatrical and public performance.

Develop and demonstrate competencies in sound, lighting, set, costume, properties, make-up, and stage management.

Explore career opportunities by connecting with professional theatre communities.

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Career & Technology Studies (CTS)

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Animation


None

You will be introduced to a variety of animation techniques where the focus is on planning, key framing, stage set-up, and production, used to create a moving picture.

Explore the evolution of various animation styles and techniques to apply planning, idea development and storytelling techniques to create an effective animation which tells a story.

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Aviation 10, 20, 30


None for Aviation 10

20/30 require successful completion of the previous level

You will be exposed to dynamic and multifaceted learning opportunities in aviation

including flight training, maintenance and avionics.

Exposure to aircraft systems, advanced metrology, GPS, safety management,along

with practice in a state of the art flight simulator will allow students to experience

takeoff and landing in airports across North America and in various weather

conditions.

Aircraft maintenance including the basic modification and repair of structural

components, skins, panels as well as aviation electronics (avionics) will be a

foundational component of the program.

In Grades 11 and 12, students have the opportunity to personalize their experience

in flight training, air craft maintenance and/or avionics.

Commercial Foods 10, 20, 30

Credits : 5 per course

Prerequisites :

None for Commercial Foods 10


Develop the skills needed to work in a commercial kitchen.

Kitchen leadership skills, safe and sanitary food handling practices based on

industry standards will be emphasized.

Course contains theory and practical assessment components.

Credentials available: Cook period 1 Apprentice; Baker Apprentice

Computing Science 10, 20, 30

Prerequisites: None for Computing Science 10


Use mathematical concepts to explore, design, build and test computer programs

using a variety of languages which may include Java, C++, C#, Alice and/or Visual

Basic.

AP Computer Science available..

Credentials available: Alberta universities accept 5 credits in Computer Science–

Advanced as a 30-level science requirement.

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Design Studies 10, 20, 30


Prerequisites:

None for Design Studies 10

20/30 requires successful completion of the previous level.

Learn about the creative process from conception through to development in architecture, industrial design, engineering, interior design and landscaping.

Demonstrate your design abilities with programs, such as AutoCad, Google Sketch Up, Inventor, 3D Studio Max, Revit and/or Maya.

Early Learning and Child Care /Community Care 20, 30

Credits: 5

Prerequisites:

None for 20

30 requires successful completion of the previous level

Investigate the roles and responsibilities of a child care worker, and develop communication, observation and skills for guiding behaviour.

Develop skills to assist in promoting the social-emotional and creative development with children from birth to age 6.

Students also will examine the development of learning through play.

Students examine change in the context of community building and apply inclusive leadership skills while participating in a specific community enhancement project.

Students will also plan for the health, safety and well-being of children in child care programs.

Credentials available: Child Development Assistant Certificate.

Energy and Environmental Innovation


None

Become innovative change-makers in both your community and future

industries. You will be exposed to a range of issues, skills and technologies in fields

related to:

o oil and gas development in Alberta, transitions to alternative and renewable

energies, climate change, local food and urban agriculture production,

community development and urban planning Water and waste

management, wildlife and biodiversity habitat conservation, sustainable

architecture, stewardship of protected lands, water and waste management.

The interactive lab setting allows you to take care of various gardens, living walls

and fish tanks while also working on habitat construction; water, soil and core-rock

testing and building design processes.

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Fashion and Technology 10, 20, 30


Prerequisites:

None for Fashion and Technology 10


Design, manufacture, and market clothing and other textile products, as well as

study the history, sociology and economics of clothing and textile arts.

Dual Credit Available: you may earn Dual Credits while attending Olds College

Fashion Institute in Calgary.

Learn more | visit Unique Opportunities and Off-campus Education on the CBE

website.

Financial Management 10, 20, 30


Prerequisites:

None for Financial Management 10


Learn about personal financial literacy and general accounting principles.

Explore small businesses and venture planning.

Information Processing 10, 20, 30


None for Informatio Processing 10


Become proficient with the use MS Office applications and keyboarding.

Credentials available: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist.

Legal Studies 10, 20, 30


None for Legal Studies 10


Workplace and consumer law.

Focus on basic rights and responsibilities and legal issues relating to personal relationships.

Explore the legal relationship between government and the citizen with an emphasis

on property law, dispute resolution, small business law, controversy and change,

and criminal law.

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Management and Marketing 10, 20, 30


Prerequisites:

None for Marketing & Management 10


Explore basic management concepts and describe retail merchandising strategies of

value to the retail employee, manager and/or owner.

Learn about e-commerce, marketing and communication strategies.

Petroleum Engineering 15, 25, 35


None

Gain experience and foundational knowledge in oil and gas field operations.

You will receive an overview of exploration, discovery, fluid, characteristics, well and field operations and hazards, basic instrumentation, and basic economics.

Credentials available: Production Field Operations

Photography 10, 20, 30


None

Learn camera techniques so you can take effectively and creative photographs

using the combination of shutter speed, aperture and ISO, which make up the

photographic triangle.

Expand photographic concepts through the use of various lenses and the

application of depth of field.

Learn to enhance photographs using Photoshop to improve image composition.

Physical Education 20, 30



Engage in activities that promote lifelong physical activity.

Connect and engage with lifelong active living and wellness.

Pre Engineering/Robotics 10, 20, 30


None for Pre Engineering/ Robotics 10 20/30 require successful completion of the previous level

Multidisciplinary and dynamic innovative program that will provide you practical hands-on experience in interactive technical lab environments complimented with virtual online simulations.

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Investigate fundamental engineering concepts including, CAD Design, automation, robotics electrical, pneumatic and mechanical control systems.

Learn to design, construct and control robots and robotic systems.

In Grades 11 and 12, you will have the opportunity to personalize your learning in Engineering and/or Robotics.

Psychology 20, 30

Credits: 6 for the blended course Prerequisite:

For 20 level successful completion of Social 10-1 or 10-2

For 30 level successful completion of 20 level

Gain a broad understanding of the many topics of study in psychology, including learning and thinking, conflicts and disorders, as well as career opportunities.

Software Applications10,20, 30


none

In an independent and teacher facilitated environment, students have the

opportunity to extend their learning in a variety of software technologies to meet

their learning needs.

Potential examples may include but are not restricted to Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

(Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Audition, and Muse), Autodesk

Suite (AutoCad, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Revit, SketchBook Pro), MS Office (Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), ComicLife.

Sports Medicine 10, 20, 30


None for Sports Medicine10


This CTS course of study includes a detailed introduction to anatomy (bones, muscles and joints) and their relation to sport.

Students will be required to complete volunteer service hours.

Sports Performance 10, 20, 30 Credits: 5 per course Prerequisites:

None for Sports Performance 10


With the increasing demands on sports today, this course will focus on the development of an individual’s fitness as it relates to improving performance in sport.

Topics of study include: aerobic training, strength training, flexibility training, agility training, power training, speed training, nutrition, hydration and goal setting.

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Supply Chain 10, 20, 30


Prerequisites:

None for Supply Chain 10


Learn foundational skills related to managing people, products and systems. Learn problem-solving skills to strategically manage movement of goods, services,

and finances. Explore one of the fastest growing industries locally, nationally and globally.

Tourism 10, 20, 30


Prerequisites:

None for Tourism 10


Explore the impact of tourism in Alberta and around the world.

Develop knowledge and skills required in various aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry.

Develop management, organization, and communication skills related to leadership roles in tourism.

Web Design 10, 20, 30


None for Web Design 10


Explore the web languages of HTML and CSS and learn to create websites.

Learn to add functionality to create dynamic websites through the use of JavaScript.

Use full range of the Adobe Suite to enhance images and websites.

Yoga 15, 25, 35


Prerequisites:

None for Yoga 15


The program is designed to allow students to experience the benefits of increased flexibility, strength, focus and concentration.

Through continued practice, students will relieve stress, learn relaxation techniques, and experience the health benefits of a yoga practice.

More advanced postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) will be introduced in 25/25 level.

Study of alignment, anatomy, and physiology of the physical postures and learn to build complimentary sequences.

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