Courses at Scholars' Hall
The Ministry of Education requires 110 credit hours per subject. In all subjects, Scholars' students receive up to 25% more credit hours than required. As a result of this increased instructional time, Scholars' students are provided a better foundation for their next years of high school and a greater opportunity to prepare for the Grade 10 Literacy Test. The following courses of study that will be offered in the first semester (September '09 to January '10) of the current school year 2009-2010.

Grade 9

Geography of Canada
Course Code: CGC1D
Grade 9, Academic, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course explores Canada’s distinct and changing character and the geographic systems and relationships that shape it. Students will investigate the interactions of natural and human systems within Canada, as well as Canada’s economic, cultural, and environmental connections to other countries. Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to analyse and evaluate geographic issues and present their findings.

Geography of Canada
Course Code: CGC1P
Grade 9, Applied, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course focuses on geographic issues that affect Canadians today. Students will draw on personal and everyday experiences as they learn about Canada’s distinct and changing character and the natural and human systems and global influences that shape the country. Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to examine practical geographic questions and communicate their findings.

Principles of Mathematics
Course Code: MPM1D
Grade 9, Academic, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines, and will determine the connections between different representations of a linear relation. They will also explore relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Foundations of Mathematics
Course Code: MFM1P
Grade 9, Applied, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to
introductory algebra, proportional reasoning, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities. Students will investigate real-life examples to develop various representations of linear relations, and will determine the connections between the representations. They will also explore certain relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.

Visual Arts
Course Code: AVI1O
Grade 9, Open, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course offers an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will
become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials through working with a range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular historical art periods and a selection of Canadian art and the art of other cultures.

Information and Communication Technology in Business
Course Code: BTT1O
Grade 9, Open, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.

Grade 10

Principles of Mathematics
Course Code: MPM2D
Grade 10, Academic, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Grade 9 mathematics, Academic
Course Description:
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Foundations of Mathematics
Course Code: MFM2P
Grade 10, Applied, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Grade 9 Mathematics, Applied
Course Description:
This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of linear relations and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities. Students will develop and graph equations in analytic geometry; solve and apply linear systems, using real-life examples; and explore and interpret graphs of quadratic relations. Students will investigate similar triangles, the trigonometry of right triangles, and the measurement of three-dimensional figures. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.

English
Course Code: ENG2D
Grade 10, Academic, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Grade 9 English, Academic or Applied
Course Description:
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.

English
Course Code: ENG2P
Grade 10, Applied, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Grade 9 English, Academic or Applied
Course Description:
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in secondary school and daily life. Students will study and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on the consolidation of strategies and processes that help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 college or workplace preparation course.

Art
Course Code: AVI2O
Grade 10, Open, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course emphasizes learning through practice; building on what students know; and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will include the refined application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts Course objectives may be achieved either through a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., drawing, painting).

Civics
Course Code: CHV2O
Grade 10, Open, 0.5 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy in local, national, and global contexts, about political reactions to social change, and about political decision-making processes in Canada. They will explore their own and others’ ideas about civics questions and learn how to think critically about public issues and react responsibly to them.

Career Studies
Course Code: (GLC2O)
Grade 10, Open, 0.5 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.

Grade 11

Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology
Course Code: HSP3M
Grade 11, University/College Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concerns of
anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and the research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.

Understanding Canadian Law
Course Code: CLU3M
Grade 11, University/College Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
Course Description:
This course explores Canadian law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to people’s everyday lives. Students will investigate fundamental legal concepts and processes to gain a practical understanding of Canada’s legal system, including the criminal justice system. Students will use critical-thinking, inquiry, and communication skills to develop informed opinions on legal issues and apply this knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including case analysis, legal research projects, mock trials, and debates.

English
Course Code: ENG3U
Grade 11, University Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
English, Grade 10, Academic
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.

English
Course Code: ENG3C
Grade 11, College Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Grade 10 English, Academic or Applied
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course.

Chemistry
Course Code: SCH3U
Grade 11, University Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Science, Grade 10, Academic
Course Description:
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.

Grade 12

English
Course Code: ENG4U
Grade 12, University Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
English, Grade 11, University Preparation
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.

Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society
Course Code: HHS4M
Grade 12, University/College Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Social Sciences
and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies
Course Description:
This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of individual development, family behaviour, intimate and parent–child relationships, and the ways in which families interact within the diverse Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required to contribute to the well-being of families, and the investigative skills required to conduct and evaluate research about individuals and families.

Mathematics of Data Management
Course Code: MDM4U
Grade 12, University Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Course Description:
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.

Philosophy: Questions and Theories
Course Code: HZT4U
Grade 12, University Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies
Course Description:
This course addresses three (or more) of the main areas of philosophy: metaphysics, logic, epistemology, ethics, social and political philosophy, and aesthetics. Students will learn critical thinking skills, the main ideas expressed by philosophers from a variety of the world’s traditions, how to develop and explain their own philosophical ideas, and how to apply those ideas to contemporary social issues and personal experiences. The course will also help students refine skills used in researching and investigating topics in philosophy.

Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis
Course Code: CGW4U
Grade 12, University Preparation, 1.0 credit
Prerequisites:
Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or social Sciences and Humanities
Course Description:
This course examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of topics, including cultural, economic, and geopolitical relationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and protection of the natural environment. Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis to develop and communicate balanced opinions about the complex issues facing Canada and a world that is interdependent and constantly changing.