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Game of Apps 11 (Computer Science 11)

Are you interested in coding, design, or tech business? Students can obtain Computer Science 11 credits by embarking on a 20-week adventure with the Startup School Competition program to explore how t

Grade 11

Subject Mathematics

Type Hybrid

Graduation Credits 4

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Game of Apps 11 (Computer Science 11)

Grade
11

Subject
Mathematics

Type
Hybrid

Are you interested in coding, design, or tech business? Students can obtain Computer Science 11 credits by embarking on a 20-week adventure with the Startup School Competition program to explore how tech products are built.

Sessions are online every Tuesday from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Students will
  • Learn the fundamentals of coding and design from professional developers and designers using the Java programming language
  • Design and prototype several mobile apps
  • Compete with teams from other high schools
  • Learn important life skills such as collaboration, time management, earning trust, and succeeding in the midst of ambiguity

Attend the info sessions and register with the here!

Game of Apps organization.

No prior experience is necessary.

In order to take this course, students are required to be registered in the Startup School Competition offered by Game of Apps.

Registration deadline: October 11, 2024, 11:59 PM Start date: October 15, 2024, 6:30 PM

Requirements

Students will require access to a Windows or Mac computer, preferably no older than 5 years.

Students are expected to attend online Zoom classes as scheduled.

Major Units and Topics

Design Curriculum
  • Elements of Design
  • Typography
  • Colours & Iconography
  • Basic UI Elements
  • Layouts & Compositions
  • User Flows & Storyboarding
  • Sketching
  • Wireframing & Prototyping

Development Curriculum
  • Variables & Data Types
  • Expressions & Operators
  • Control Flow: If/Else Statements
  • Logical Operators
  • Strings
  • Loops
  • Arrays

Business Curriculum
  • Market Segmentation
  • SWOT Analysis

Assessment

To demonstrate their learning, students will provide all coursework and projects from the Startup School Competition programming to be assessed.

Core French Introductory 11

Introductory French 11 is a course designed for students new to French Language learning, to expedite their knowledge and prepare them to take Core French 11. This course is designed to help students

Grade 11

Subject Second Languages

Type Online, Synchronous

Graduation Credits 4

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Core French Introductory 11

Grade
11

Subject
Second Languages

Type
Online, Synchronous

Introductory French 11 is a course designed for students new to French Language learning, to expedite their knowledge and prepare them to take Core French 11. This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of how we can have meaningful conversations in French about things that are important to us. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and information using complete sentences both orally and in writing, use a range of strategies to support communication, and explore cultural practices and traditions in various Francophone regions, and their role in identity. Students will enjoy engaging and interactive learning activities as they learn how to express themselves and talk about the world around them in French.

Requirements

  • Laptop with webcam and microphone
  • Internet connection

Major Units and Topics

Unit 1: Shopping
  • Asking Questions when shopping
  • needs vs wants
  • Passé Composé
  • French Frequency Words

Unit 2: Home
  • Exploring Rooms in Our Homes
  • Inside and Outside Activities
  • Household Chores
  • Homes in Other Cultures

Unit 3: Personality
  • Personality Adjectives in Spanish
  • Personality and Activities
  • Expressing Desires, Likes and Dislikes
  • How Others Describe me

Unit 4: School
  • The verb “aller”
  • Talking with Friends
  • Education in Francophone Communities
  • Sequencing Expressions

Unit 5: Jobs and Work
  • Making Comparisons
  • Asking Questions
  • Using Passé Composé
  • Connecting ideas

Unit 6: Growing Up
  • Using the Imparfait
  • Connecting story and identity
  • Exploring French Culture Childhood Experiences
  • Sharing your opinion

Assessment

  • Each unit has ongoing assessment for language development, such as interactive activities, practice questions, and reflective prompts.
  • For each of the six units, students will submit two learning activities plus present a final unit project during a live teacher meeting.

Spanish Introductory 11

Spanish Introductory 11 is a survey course intended for students with no prior Spanish experience or students with beginner level Spanish language skills. Students will work to develop their

Grade 11

Subject Second Languages

Type Online, Synchronous

Graduation Credits 4

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Spanish Introductory 11

Grade
11

Subject
Second Languages

Type
Online, Synchronous

Introductory Spanish 11 is designed for students who have not taken any Spanish language learning and are looking to work towards their grade 11 credit. The course is designed to help students develop their Spanish communication skills and knowledge while exploring diverse opportunities and interacting with the Hispanic world. The course is broken down into six units each spanning 8-9 lessons per unit and covering the themes jobs and work, growing up, and personality. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to explore and derive meaning from a variety of texts, recognize connections between language and culture, and develop a deeper understanding of Spanish vocabulary and sentence structures for communication in past, present, and future time frames. Students will enjoy engaging and interactive learning activities as they develop confidence in their knowledge of spoken Spanish and Hispanic culture.

Requirements

  • Laptop with webcam and microphone
  • Internet connection

Major Units and Topics

Unit 1: shopping
  • Asking Questions when shopping
  • needs vs wants
  • El pretérito
  • Spanish Frequency Words

Unit 2: Home
  • Exploring Rooms in Our Homes
  • Inside and Outside Activities
  • Household Chores
  • Homes in Other Cultures

Unit 3: Personality
  • Personality Adjectives in Spanish
  • Personality and Activities
  • Expressing Desires, Likes and Dislikes
  • How Others Describe me

Unit 4: School
  • The verb “ir”
  • Talking with Friends
  • Education in Hispanic Communities
  • Sequencing Expressions

Unit 5: Jobs and Work
  • Making Comparisons
  • Asking Questions
  • Using el Pretérito
  • Connecting ideas

Unit 6: Growing Up
  • Using el imperfecto
  • Connecting story and identity
  • Exploring Spanish Culture Childhood Experiences
  • Sharing your opinion

Assessment

  • Each unit has ongoing assessment for language development, such as interactive activities, practice questions, and reflective prompts.
  • For each of the six units, students will submit two learning activities plus present a final unit project during a live teacher meeting.

Student Council 12

Student Council 12 is designed to empower high school students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective Christian leadership and governance within our school community. This

Grade 12

Subject Elective or BAA

Type Hybrid, Synchronous

Graduation Credits 4

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Student Council 12

Grade
12

Subject
Elective or BAA

Type
Hybrid, Synchronous

Student Council 12 is designed to empower high school students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective Christian leadership and governance within our school community. This course will be a living workshop of democratic processes, through activities such as elections, participation in a constitutional representative assembly and committee projects. Student’s will focus on democratic principles, communication strategies, event planning, and collaborative decision-making. They will actively engage in hands-on activities, projects, and discussions to foster a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and civic duty.

Requirements

Enthusiasm to bring change, create community and share student voice.

Completion of assignments by uploading, printing, or scanning (either by taking pictures or printer scanning) finished work.

This course also requires attendance of LIVE lectures using ZOOM video conferencing.

Students will need to sign up for a school email, google suite and Canva

Books:
  • Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
  • Book of Choice (Leadership Theme)
  • Bible


Podcast:
  • The Lead Different Podcast is aimed at inspiring and equipping young leaders to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. It explores topics such as servant leadership, character development/building and using one’s gifts for God’s glory.
  • The Student Leadership Podcast is dedicated to helping students grow as leaders in their schools, churches, and communities. It features interviews with Christian leaders, discussions on leadership principles, and practical tips for teen leaders.

Major Units and Topics

Unit 1 – Leadership
  • Inclusivity
  • Adaptability
  • Leading teams/li>
  • Visionary Leadership


Unit 2 – Democratic Principles and Governance
  • Strategic planning
  • Ethical Leadership and Civic responsibility
  • Advocacy and Policy Leadership
  • Global Citizenship and Leadership


Unit 3 – Team Building
  • Diverse perspectives
  • Management
  • Rising leaders
  • Mentorship


Unit 4 – Change Makers
  • Identifying Issues and Creating Solutions/li>
  • Advocacy and Social Justice
  • Stewardship and Sustainability
  • Community initiatives and Global initiatives


Assessment

Proficiency-based rubrics are used throughout the course. Students will be assessed using

  • Assignments
  • Projects
  • Committee Logs
  • Leadership journal
  • Final portfolio


Student Council 11

Student Council 11 is designed to empower high school students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective Christian leadership and governance within our school community. This c

Grade 11

Subject Elective or BAA

Type Hybrid, Synchronous

Graduation Credits 4

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Student Council 11

Grade
11

Subject
Elective or BAA

Type
Hybrid, Synchronous

Student Council 11 is designed to empower high school students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective Christian leadership and governance within our school community. This course will be a living workshop of democratic processes, through activities such as elections, participation in a constitutional representative assembly and committee projects. Student’s will focus on democratic principles, communication strategies, event planning, and collaborative decision-making. They will actively engage in hands-on activities, projects, and discussions to foster a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and civic duty.

Requirements

Enthusiasm to bring change, create community and share student voice.

Completion of assignments by uploading, printing, or scanning (either by taking pictures or printer scanning) finished work.

This course also requires attendance of LIVE lectures using ZOOM video conferencing.

Students will need to sign up for a school email, google suite and Canva

Books:
  • Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
  • Bible


Podcast:
  • The Lead Different Podcast is aimed at inspiring and equipping young leaders to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. It explores topics such as servant leadership, character development/building and using one’s gifts for God’s glory.
  • The Student Leadership Podcast is dedicated to helping students grow as leaders in their schools, churches, and communities. It features interviews with Christian leaders, discussions on leadership principles, and practical tips for teen leaders.

Major Units and Topics

Unit 1 – Leadership
  • Learning to Lead
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Reflection and Humility/li>


Unit 2 – Democratic Principles and Governance
  • Agency
  • Community engagement
  • Ethical Decision-Making
  • Advocacy and Activism


Unit 3 – Team Building
  • Diverse perspectives and opinions
  • Cohesion and Trust
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership in small groups


Unit 4 – Change Makers
  • Building a vision/li>
  • Engaging the stakeholders
  • School initiatives
  • Community initiatives


Assessment

Proficiency-based rubrics are used throughout the course. Students will be assessed using

  • Assignments
  • Projects
  • Committee Logs
  • Leadership journal
  • Final portfolio


Student Council 10

Student Council 10 is designed to empower high school students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective Christian leadership and governance within our school community. This c

Grade 10

Subject Elective or BAA

Type Hybrid, Synchronous

Graduation Credits 4

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Student Council 10

Grade
10

Subject
Elective or BAA

Type
Hybrid, Synchronous

Student Council 10 is designed to empower high school students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective Christian leadership and governance within our school community. This course will be a living workshop of democratic processes, through activities such as elections, participation in a constitutional representative assembly and committee projects. Student’s will focus on democratic principles, communication strategies, event planning, and collaborative decision-making. They will actively engage in hands-on activities, projects, and discussions to foster a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and civic duty.

Requirements

Enthusiasm to bring change, create community and share student voice.

Completion of assignments by uploading, printing, or scanning (either by taking pictures or printer scanning) finished work.

This course also requires attendance of LIVE lectures using ZOOM video conferencing.

Students will need to sign up for a school email, google suite and Canva

Books:
  • Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
  • Bible


Podcast:
  • The Lead Different Podcast is aimed at inspiring and equipping young leaders to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. It explores topics such as servant leadership, character development/building and using one’s gifts for God’s glory.
  • The Student Leadership Podcast is dedicated to helping students grow as leaders in their schools, churches, and communities. It features interviews with Christian leaders, discussions on leadership principles, and practical tips for teen leaders.

Major Units and Topics

Unit 1 – Leadership
  • Foundations of leadership
  • Styles and skills
  • Rolls of the student council
  • Learning to Lead


Unit 2 – Democratic Principles and Governance
  • Roberts Rules
  • Civic engagement
  • Awareness of Rights, Duties, & Agency


Unit 3 – Team Work
  • Professionalism
  • Accountability
  • Communication


Unit 4 – Change Makers
  • Creating impact through experiential learning
  • Principles of design
  • School initiatives


Assessment

Proficiency-based rubrics are used throughout the course. Students will be assessed using

  • Assignments
  • Projects
  • Committee Logs
  • Leadership journal
  • Final portfolio


TechLAB 9

The name TechLAB stands for the three subjects that are covered by this hybrid program: ADST (Applied Design, Skills, and Technology), English Language Arts, and Bible. Put those together, and you…

Grade 9

Subject ADST, Christian Studies, English Language Arts

Type Online

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TechLAB 9

Grade
9

Subject
ADST, Christian Studies, English Language Arts

Type
Online

The name TechLAB stands for the three subjects that are covered by this hybrid program: ADST (Applied Design, Skills, and Technology), English Language Arts, and Bible. Put those together, and you get TechLAB.

Technology is the focus of TechLAB, with students learning about coding, robotics, electronics, and the engineering design process. While many students think that is awesome, what’s even better is that students will also complete English Language Arts and Christian Studies while creating hands-on projects, following technical instructions, making visual presentations, reading a science fiction novel, discussing digital ethics, and wrestling with local and global issues related to technology.

TechLAB 9 is the culmination of the TechLAB program. It is for students who have taken TechLAB in a previous year and want to dive deeper into coding, electronics, and the design process. In ADST, students will study coding with Tynker and electronics and text-based programming with Arduino. In Christian Studies, students will have the choice of reading the second half of the Gospel of John or watching The Chosen: Season 3. English is woven through all of these activities. Additionally, students will read short stories and a novel. They will write a short story and three essays. There is a unit on New Media and another on Writing Skills.

What is really exciting about TechLAB 9 is the Capstone Project, which will bring together the design skills and outward-focused mindset that is integral to the TechLAB ethos. Students will come up with their own project which will meet a specific need and make the world a better place. In the Spring, this will become the primary focus of the program, culminating in the release of the project, student presentations, and a final celebration.

Prerequisites: TechLAB 7 and TechLAB 8 are not prerequisites for this program. Any Grade 9 student can take TechLAB 9.

TechLAB 9 has limited enrolment capacity. Once the program is full, it will no longer be available in Encom. Please email the course instructor if you would like your student placed on the waitlist.

Asynchronous:
This is the traditional online model of “any time, any pace, any place.” The student works on the course independently. The teacher is available on Zoom to help with questions, troubleshoot coding problems, and develop writing skills. If your student would benefit from weekly meetings with their teacher and classmates, please enroll in the synchronous version of the course.

Time Commitment:
TechLAB meets the requirements for three subjects in one set of assignments and lessons. As a result, TechLAB requires a significant commitment of time and energy. Students should plan to work on TechLAB for 3-6 hours per week, for 30 weeks. Extra time may be required in the Spring when students are wrapping up their Capstone Projects.

Requirements

A computer, webcam, microphone and high-speed internet connection.

Novel:
  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba

Arduino Starter Kit or Tinkercad Account

  • Students can choose to purchase the Arduino Starter Kit (approximately $125) or use a free Tinkercad Arduino account. Students can use curriculum funds to purchase the physical Arduino Starter Kit.

Major Units and Topics

Technology Modules
  • Tynker
  • Arduino


Core Modules

These modules teach specific English and ADST competencies and delve into Biblical Attributes and worldview.

  • Storytelling
  • The Chosen: Season 3 or the second half of the Gospel of John
  • New Media
  • Writing Skills
  • Novel Study
  • Essay Writing

Assessment

Video submissions of projects and presentations.

Written paragraphs, reports, short answers, creative writing assignments, grammar quizzes, and essays.

Each step of the design process will be assessed by the teacher and the student’s self-assessment.

Final projects will be assessed by the teacher and student.

Proficiency-based rubrics are used throughout the course.

TechLAB 9

The name TechLAB stands for the three subjects that are covered by this hybrid program: ADST (Applied Design, Skills, and Technology), English Language Arts, and Bible. Put those together, and you…

Grade 9

Subject ADST, Christian Studies, English Language Arts

Type Synchronous

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TechLAB 9

Grade
9

Subject
ADST, Christian Studies, English Language Arts

Type
Synchronous

The name TechLAB stands for the three subjects that are covered by this hybrid program: ADST (Applied Design, Skills, and Technology), English Language Arts, and Bible. Put those together, and you get TechLAB.

Technology is the focus of TechLAB, with students learning about coding, robotics, electronics, and the engineering design process. While many students think that is awesome, what’s even better is that students will also complete English Language Arts and Christian Studies while creating hands-on projects, following technical instructions, making visual presentations, reading a science fiction novel, discussing digital ethics, and wrestling with local and global issues related to technology.

TechLAB 9 is the culmination of the TechLAB program. It is for students who have taken TechLAB in a previous year and want to dive deeper into coding, electronics, and the design process. In ADST, students will study coding with Tynker and electronics and text-based programming with Arduino. In Christian Studies, students will have the choice of reading the second half of the Gospel of John or watching The Chosen: Season 3. English is woven through all of these activities. Additionally, students will read short stories and a novel. They will write a short story and three essays. There is a unit on New Media and another on Writing Skills.

What is really exciting about TechLAB 9 is the Capstone Project, which will bring together the design skills and outward-focused mindset that is integral to the TechLAB ethos. Students will come up with their own project which will meet a specific need and make the world a better place. In the Spring, this will become the primary focus of the program, culminating in the release of the project, student presentations, and a final celebration.

Prerequisites: TechLAB 7 and TechLAB 8 are not prerequisites for this program. Any Grade 9 student can take TechLAB 9.

TechLAB 9 has limited enrolment capacity. Once the program is full, it will no longer be available in Encom. Please email the course instructor if you would like your student placed on the waitlist.

Synchronous:
Weekly Zoom meetings will introduce the lessons and assignments for the week, give instructions, and clarify expectations. Synchronous students commit to keeping pace with the class and to attending the weekly meeting, which will be 45-60 minutes long. Synchronous courses meet weekly.



Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.

Time Commitment:
TechLAB meets the requirements for three subjects in one set of assignments and lessons. As a result, TechLAB requires a significant commitment of time and energy. Students should plan to work on TechLAB for 3-6 hours per week, for 30 weeks. Extra time may be required in the Spring when students are wrapping up their Capstone Projects.

Requirements

A computer, webcam, microphone and high-speed internet connection.

Novel:
  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba

Arduino Starter Kit or Tinkercad Account

  • Students can choose to purchase the Arduino Starter Kit (approximately $125) or use a free Tinkercad Arduino account. Students can use curriculum funds to purchase the physical Arduino Starter Kit.

Major Units and Topics

Technology Modules
  • Tynker
  • Arduino


Core Modules

These modules teach specific English and ADST competencies and delve into Biblical Attributes and worldview.

  • Storytelling
  • The Chosen: Season 3 or the second half of the Gospel of John
  • New Media
  • Writing Skills
  • Novel Study
  • Essay Writing
  • Capstone Project

Assessment

Video submissions of projects and presentations.

Written paragraphs, reports, short answers, creative writing assignments, grammar quizzes, and essays.

Each step of the design process will be assessed by the teacher and the student’s self-assessment.

Final projects will be assessed by the teacher and student.

Proficiency-based rubrics are used throughout the course.

Humanities 12 - Discipleship and Vocation 12

IF YOU ARE SELECTING THIS COURSE, ALSO SELECT THE OTHER COURSES THAT ARE PART OF THIS COMBO:

Humanities 12 – **English Studies 12 (4 credits) Humanities 12 – Comparative World Religions 12 (4

Grade 12

Subject Christian Studies

Type Synchronous

Graduation Credits 4

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Humanities 12 - Discipleship and Vocation 12

Grade
12

Subject
Christian Studies

Type
Synchronous

IF YOU ARE SELECTING THIS COURSE, ALSO SELECT THE OTHER COURSES THAT ARE PART OF THIS COMBO:

Humanities 12 – **English Studies 12 (4 credits) Humanities 12 – Comparative World Religions 12 (4 credits)

*Humanities 12 students who have already completed Career Life Connections (or in the process of completing it elsewhere) will get credit for Discipleship and Vocation 12 instead, a Christian Studies 12 (4 credit) option.

**Humanities 12 students have the opportunity to satisfy their required 4 credits of Indigenous-focused coursework to graduate by adding English First Peoples 12 in place of English Studies 12.

Humanities 12 is far more than just a 3 in 1 array of graduation mandated courses. As C.S. Lewis so poignantly states, “The promise of glory is the promise, almost incredible and only possible by the work of Christ, that some of us shall actually survive that examination, shall find approval, shall please God. To please God, to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness, to be loved by God, not merely pitied but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son – it seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory which our thoughts can hardly sustain. But so it is.”

In Humanities 12 we are going to look at our intrinsic desire for glory revealed in our self-glorying tendencies and which are only fulfilled in a relationship with the God of glory who promises that one day we will complete our quest and be made glorious. World religions reveal this pursuit of glory. To see God’s glory is our greatest joy; self-glorification, our greatest vice.

Finally, Humanities 12 marries its biblical perspective of world religions and meaningful literature with practical career-oriented learning. If needed, the program satisfies the final four career education credits towards graduation, including the required Capstone project, through a robust focus on discipleship and vocation. It also counts for 4 of the 8 required Christian Studies credits needed to complete the Christian Studies portion of the HCOS Graduation Certificate.

Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.

Requirements

Enthusiasm for robust biblical engagement with historical and literary themes.

Completion of assignments by uploading, printing, or scanning (either by taking pictures or printer scanning) finished work.

This course also requires attendance of LIVE lectures with the teaching team using ZOOM video conferencing.

Humanities 12 is best completed as a linear program starting in September but other special arrangements can be made if necessary after consultation with the Hum10 teaching team.

Major Units and Topics

Episode 1 On Religion
  • The Search for Glory
  • “Human history is the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” ~ CS Lewis

Episode 2 Ancient Polytheism
  • Glory Misplaced
  • How the Genesis account was written to counter ancient polytheism

Episode 3 Judaism
  • Glory and Goodness
  • Moses – “Show me your glory.” And God said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you.” Exodus 33:18

Episode 4 Greek Mythology
  • Heroic Glory

Episode 5 Islam
  • Glory in Justice

Episode 6: Buddism
  • Glory in Peace

Episode 7 Secularism/Atheism
  • A search for Happiness and Freedom in the glory of the self

Episode 8 Christianity
  • Glory and Happiness
  • Human flourishing is only found in the discovery that the glory of God and human happiness are not conflicting pursuits. Rather, they are compatible realities where the pursuit of the former results in the experience of the latter. As Jonathan Edwards says, “One is inferred in the other.”

Assessment

This is a synchronous hybrid multi-credit 8-episode program.

8 monthly Assignment Sets

Participation in Bi-Weekly (twice a month) Lectures.