Please note: Courses may not all be available at this school, and may vary based on student interest, staffing and funding. To access courses not currently available please discuss with Guidance.
Grade 9
Exploring Family Studies HIF1O1
This course explores, within the context of families,
some of the fundamental challenges people face: how to meet basic needs, how to
relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible
members of society. Students will explore adolescent development and will have
opportunities to develop interpersonal, decision-making, and practical skills
related to daily life. They will learn about the diverse ways in which families
function in Canada and will use research skills as they explore topics related
to individual and family needs and resources.
At BOSS, students will spend time in the food lab
learning how to cook healthy snacks and learn baking basics. They will learn hand sewing skills while
making a sock monkey and will learn the basics of using a sewing machine while
making their own pajama pants.
Grade 10
Food and Nutrition HFN2O1
This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious
food choices. Students will investigate factors that influence food choices,
including beliefs, attitudes, current trends, traditional eating patterns, food
marketing strategies, and individual needs. Students will also explore the
environmental impact of a variety of food choices at the local and global
level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop food
preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research
methods in the area of food and nutrition.