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Nanaimo CC Plus - Grade 12
Nanaimo CC+ meets face to face for a full day on Wednesdays for 18 weeks for grade 9-12. Students will complete two courses in the areas of Christian Studies (2 credits) and Physical and Health Educat
Grade 12
Subject Christian Studies, Physical and Health Education
Type Community Connections Plus
Graduation Credits 6
Nanaimo CC Plus - Grade 12
Grade
12
Subject
Christian Studies, Physical and Health Education
Type
Community Connections Plus
Nanaimo CC+ meets face to face for a full day on Wednesdays for 18 weeks for grade 9-12. Students will complete two courses in the areas of Christian Studies (2 credits) and Physical and Health Education (4 credits). This synchronous face-to-face class will incorporate varied collaborative and independent activities through different modes of learning as well as some home activities to complete all course requirements.
Requirements
- Completion of previous grade level in all subject areas
- Attendance at face-to-face classes once a week from Sept. through June
- Completed online application that’s been confirmed by the coordinator, after which courses are added internally. To express interest in joining a CC,
- Review all communication sent from the CC coordinator and teacher, generally through email.
- Technology (e.g., laptop computer) at home to access weekly communication from course teachers, access course materials in Brightspace and for parents to review coordinator communication.
- HCOS Google Workspace account (optional)
Major Units and Topics
Subjects and topics are subject to change from year to year. Courses and topics are typically planned in the early spring, and information is available to families and support teachers mid-April and on the application form.
For more information on what courses are available at your grade level in the coming year, please see the
Learning Groups website.
Assessment
Students will be assessed at grade level using a combination of both formative and summative assessment. Assessment may include self-reflection, verbal feedback in class, written feedback on submitted work,and summative assignments, tests, projects and/or presentations.
Nanaimo CC Plus - Grade 11
Nanaimo CC+ meets face to face for a full day on Wednesdays for 18 weeks for grade 9-12. Students will complete two courses in the areas of Christian Studies (2 credits) and Physical and Health Educat
Grade 11
Subject Christian Studies, Physical and Health Education
Type Community Connections Plus
Graduation Credits 6
Nanaimo CC Plus - Grade 11
Grade
11
Subject
Christian Studies, Physical and Health Education
Type
Community Connections Plus
Nanaimo CC+ meets face to face for a full day on Wednesdays for 18 weeks for grade 9-12. Students will complete two courses in the areas of Christian Studies (2 credits) and Physical and Health Education (4 credits). This synchronous face-to-face class will incorporate varied collaborative and independent activities through different modes of learning as well as some home activities to complete all course requirements.
Requirements
- Completion of previous grade level in all subject areas
- Attendance at face-to-face classes once a week from Sept. through June
- Completed online application that’s been confirmed by the coordinator, after which courses are added internally. To express interest in joining a CC,
- Review all communication sent from the CC coordinator and teacher, generally through email.
- Technology (e.g., laptop computer) at home to access weekly communication from course teachers, access course materials in Brightspace and for parents to review coordinator communication.
- HCOS Google Workspace account (optional)
Major Units and Topics
Subjects and topics are subject to change from year to year. Courses and topics are typically planned in the early spring, and information is available to families and support teachers mid-April and on the application form.
For more information on what courses are available at your grade level in the coming year, please see the
Learning Groups website.
Assessment
Students will be assessed at grade level using a combination of both formative and summative assessment. Assessment may include self-reflection, verbal feedback in class, written feedback on submitted work,and summative assignments, tests, projects and/or presentations.
Nanaimo CC Plus - Grade 10
Nanaimo CC+ meets face to face for a full day on Wednesdays each week. Students will complete three courses in the areas of Science, Social Studies, and Physical and Health Education. This synchronous
Grade 10
Subject Christian Studies, Physical and Health Education
Type Community Connections Plus
Graduation Credits 6
Nanaimo CC Plus - Grade 10
Grade
10
Subject
Christian Studies, Physical and Health Education
Type
Community Connections Plus
Nanaimo CC+ meets face to face for a full day on Wednesdays each week. Students will complete three courses in the areas of Science, Social Studies, and Physical and Health Education. This synchronous face-to-face class will incorporate varied collaborative and independent activities through different modes of learning as well as some home activities to complete all course requirements.
Requirements
- Completion of previous grade level in all subject areas
- Attendance at face-to-face classes once a week from Sept. through June
- Completed online application that’s been confirmed by the coordinator, after which courses are added internally. To express interest in joining a CC,
- Review all communication sent from the CC coordinator and teacher, generally through email.
- Technology (e.g., laptop computer) at home to access weekly communication from course teachers, access course materials in Brightspace and for parents to review coordinator communication.
- HCOS Google Workspace account (optional)
Major Units and Topics
Subjects and topics are subject to change from year to year. Courses and topics are typically planned in the early spring, and information is available to families and support teachers mid-April and on the application form.
For more information on what courses are available at your grade level in the coming year, please see the
Learning Groups website.
Assessment
Students will be assessed at grade level using a combination of both formative and summative assessment. Assessment may include self-reflection, verbal feedback in class, written feedback on submitted work, and summative assignments, tests, projects and/or presentations.
Nanaimo CC Plus - Grade 9
Nanaimo CC+ meets face to face for a full day on Wednesdays for 18 weeks for grade 9-12. Students will complete two courses in the areas of Christian Studies (2 credits) and Physical and Health Educat
Grade 9
Subject Christian Studies, Physical and Health Education
Type Community Connections Plus
Nanaimo CC Plus - Grade 9
Grade
9
Subject
Christian Studies, Physical and Health Education
Type
Community Connections Plus
Nanaimo CC+ meets face to face for a full day on Wednesdays for 18 weeks for grade 9-12. Students will complete two courses in the areas of Christian Studies (2 credits) and Physical and Health Education (4 credits). This synchronous face-to-face class will incorporate varied collaborative and independent activities through different modes of learning as well as some home activities to complete all course requirements.
Requirements
- Completion of previous grade level in all subject areas
- Attendance at face-to-face classes once a week from Sept. through June
- Completed online application that’s been confirmed by the coordinator, after which courses are added internally. To express interest in joining a CC,
- Review all communication sent from the CC coordinator and teacher, generally through email.
- Technology (e.g., laptop computer) at home to access weekly communication from course teachers, access course materials in Brightspace and for parents to review coordinator communication.
- HCOS Google Workspace account (optional)
Major Units and Topics
Subjects and topics are subject to change from year to year. Courses and topics are typically planned in the early spring, and information is available to families and support teachers mid-April and on the application form.
For more information on what courses are available at your grade level in the coming year, please see the
Learning Groups website.
Assessment
Students will be assessed at grade level using a combination of both formative and summative assessment. Assessment may include self-reflection, verbal feedback in class, written feedback on submitted work,and summative assignments, tests, projects and/or presentations.
Christian Studies: Encountering Jesus
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
Grade 12
Subject Christian Studies
Type Online
Graduation Credits 2
Christian Studies: Encountering Jesus
Grade
12
Subject
Christian Studies
Type
Online
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.
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.
Requirements
Students must complete all lessons and assignments
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 90-120 minutes, with the final project taking 3-4 hours.
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 90-120 minutes, with the final project taking 3-4 hours.
Major Units and Topics
- Course Introduction
- The Story
- Subverting Expectations
- Flipping the Script
- Final Assessments
Assessment
- Paragraph and forum responses
- Jesus Character Sketch
- Luke Script Pitch
- Unit Review Quiz
- Difficult Sayings of Jesus Project
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
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
Attend the info sessions and register with the here! 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
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! 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.
Students are expected to attend online Zoom classes as scheduled.
Major Units and Topics
Design Curriculum
Development Curriculum
Business 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
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.
Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.
Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.
Requirements
- Laptop with webcam and microphone
- Internet connection
Major Units and Topics
Unit 1: Shopping
Unit 2: Home
Unit 3: Personality
Unit 4: School
Unit 5: Jobs and Work
Unit 6: Growing Up
- 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
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
Unit 2: Home
Unit 3: Personality
Unit 4: School
Unit 5: Jobs and Work
Unit 6: Growing Up
- 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
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.
Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.
Synchronous meeting schedules can be found here.
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:
Podcast:
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
Unit 2 – Democratic Principles and Governance
Unit 3 – Team Building
Unit 4 – Change Makers
- 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