Here are the courses we offer:
Grade 9 courses:
Exploring Family Studies--HIF 101
Designation: Open
This course explores the challenges faced by all people: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills that are needed to make the transition to adulthood. This is an introductory course in Social Sciences and Humanities that includes:
· Units in food and nutrition, fashion, financial planning, sociology, psychology, and diversity in Canadian families.
· Daily life skills like cooking, sewing, knitting, budgeting, parenting, and conflict resolution. Field trip to the mall!
Grade 10 courses:
Food and Nutrition—HFN 2O1
Designation: Open
This course explores the factors that affect attitudes and decisions about food, examines current issues of body image and food marketing, and is grounded in the scientific study of nutrition. The course also introduces students to research skills related to food and nutrition. A basic component of the course involves preparing and serving a variety of meals and festive pastries and cakes. Some of the projects include:
· Swiss rolls, tacos, pizza, soup, chicken stir fry, crepes, pasta salads, and many more.
Course culminating project is Iron Chef cooking competition
Field trip to Cooper's Farm
Grade 11 courses:
Fashion and Creative Expression—HNC 3C
Designation: College Preparation
This course explores what clothing communicates about the wearer and how it becomes a creative and entrepreneurial outlet through the design and production processes. Students learn, through practical experiences, about the nature of fashion design; the characteristics of fibres and fabrics; and the construction of clothing. Students develop research skills as they explore the evolution of fashion and its relationship to society, culture, and individual psychology. Highlights of this course include:
· Using computerized state-of-the-art embroidery machine and sewing machines
· Fashion sketching by professional artists from the academy of couture and design
· Projects include: pillows, purses, pyjamas, and an outfit of the students'choice
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology--HSP3U
Designation: University Preparation
This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concern of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and the research methods they employ. Students are given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current theories on a range of issues researched by classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines. This course involves a trip to the zoo as part of primate observation
· Meets the entrance requirements for specific university and college programs such as sociology, psychology, law, history, and anthropology.
Raising Healthy Children—HPC3O
Designation: Open
This course focuses on the well-being of children in families and community settings. Students will study child behaviour and child development in the context of relationships with parents and others in the community, and will learn through research and by observing and interacting with children. This course prepares students for further study of children, familiarizes them with occupational opportunities related to working with children, and introduces them to skills used in researching and investigating children’s behaviour in response to others. Highlights of this course include:
- Baby-sitting computerized babies—Baby-Think-It Over simulators
- Wearing a pregnancy vest for one full day to experience teen pregnancy
Grade 12 courses
Issues in Human Growth and Development—HHG4M1
Designation: University/College Preparation
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human development throughout the life cycle, with particular emphasis on enhancing growth and development. Students will examine how early brain and child development are linked to lifelong learning, health, and well-being, and will develop human-relationship skills through practical experience in a community setting. This course also refines students’ skills used in researching and investigating issues related to human growth and development.
· Perfect course for those thinking about careers in psychology, health care, biology, physiology, fitness, child care, social work, child and youth care work, teaching, and others. Guest speakers on mental health.
Challenge and Change in Society—HSB4U1
Designation: University Preparation
· Examines the theories and methodologies used in anthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour, and their impact on society.
· Students will analyse cultural, social, and biological patterns in human societies, looking at the ways in which those patterns change over time.
· Students will also explore the ideas of classical and contemporary social theorists, and will apply those ideas to the analysis of contemporary trends.
· This is a University Preparation course that includes content designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the entrance requirements for specific university and college programs such as sociology, psychology, law, history, and anthropology.
The Fashion Industry—HNB4M
Designation: University/College Preparation
(no sewing experience is necessary)
This course provides a historical perspective on fashion and design, exploring the origins, influence, and importance of fashion as an expression of national, cultural, religious, and personal identity. Students will learn about the many facets of the Canadian fashion industry, including both large-scale and small entrepreneurial enterprises, and its worldwide links, as well as gaining practical experience in garment design, production, and care. This course also refines students’ skills used in researching and investigating various aspects of the fashion industry. Highlights of the course include:
· Help with student portfolios for admission to university programs in fashion communication and design
· Preparing students for careers in interior decoration, fashion design, fashion industry, retail, art, marketing, interior decoration, etc.
· Group placement based on sewing ability and previous experience
· Marketing, sales, and entrepreneurial skills
· Designing and selling embroidery projects in the school
Food & Nutrition Sciences - HFA4U
Designation: University Preparation
This course examines various nutritional, psychological, social, cultural, and global factors that influence people’s food choices and customs. Students will learn about current Canadian and worldwide issues related to food, frameworks for making appropriate dietary choices, and food-preparation techniques. This course also refines students’ skills used in researching and investigating issues related to food and nutrition. Highlights of the course include:
· Guess speakers (i.e. Agriculture Canada, Ontario Farmers, etc.)
· Course Culminating is the Multicultural Cooking Show!
· Experiential learning at Nature's Emporium