In some ways, all of history is just one big story. If that is the case, then the story of Jesus is the greatest plot twist of all time.

A plot twist is a point in a story where everything that the audience expects to happen gets flipped on its head and the story goes in a totally different direction. When Jesus arrived on the scene, there had been plenty of foreshadowing about what the Messiah would be like, but the reality of who Jesus actually was blew everyone’s expectations out of the water.

Luke is about how God is creating the new humanity through Jesus. Who gets to be part of this new humanity — this new people of God? Well, it’s not who people back then would have expected. Luke is about poor people and sinners and women and foreigners and how Jesus welcomes all of them in. It’s about people who are on the outside — the last, the least, the lost, the broken, the weary, the forgotten, the wandering. It’s about the welcome that these people receive from the Father.

So in some ways the Gospel of Luke is about you, too. Maybe you’re the lost son who has walked away from the loving Father; maybe you’re the woman washing Jesus’ feet with your hair; maybe you’re Peter, swearing you’ll follow Jesus to prison or death, only to forget your promise a few hours later. Maybe you’re the woman who is reaching out to touch Jesus’ robe, hoping for healing.

This course is your invitation to join the story with the greatest plot twist in history.

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

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.

Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.

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.

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.

Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.

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.

Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.

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.

Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.

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.