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Geography of Canada, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD CGC1PV
This course focuses on current geographic issues that affect Canadians. Students will draw on their personal and everyday experiences as they explore a range of issues, including food and water supplies, competing land uses, and interactions with the natural environment, developing their awareness that issues that affect their lives are interconnected with issues in other parts of the world. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate choices related to sustainable living in Canada.
COURSE NOTE: Placement of Partially Integrated recommendation by IPRC only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Applied GRADE: 9
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take MFM1PV - Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take SNC1PV - Science, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take ENG1PV - English, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
English, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD ENG1PV
This course is designed to develop the key oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills students need for success in secondary school and daily life. Students will read, interpret, and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on identifying and using appropriate strategies and processes to improve students’ comprehension of texts and to help them communicate clearly and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 applied English course, which leads to college or workplace preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12.
COURSE NOTE: Placement of Partially Integrated recommendation by IPRC only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Applied GRADE: 9
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CGC1PV - Geography of Canada, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take MFM1PV - Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take SNC1PV - Science, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD MFM1PV
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.
COURSE NOTE: Placement of Partially Integrated recommendation by IPRC only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Applied GRADE: 9
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CGC1PV - Geography of Canada, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take SNC1PV - Science, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take ENG1PV - English, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
Science, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD SNC1PV
This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science to everyday situations. They are also given opportunities to develop practical skills related to scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues related to the impact of human activity on ecosystems; the structure and properties of elements and compounds; space exploration and the components of the universe; and static and current electricity.
COURSE NOTE: Placement of Partially Integrated recommendation by IPRC only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Applied GRADE: 9
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CGC1PV - Geography of Canada, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take MFM1PV - Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take ENG1PV - English, Grade 9 Applied, Language LD
2-Grade 10 Language Learning Disability
Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD CHC2PV
This course focuses on the social context of historical developments and events and how they have affected the lives of people in Canada since 1914. Students will explore interactions between various communities in Canada as well as contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian heritage and identity. Students will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating the continuing relevance of historical developments and how they have helped shape communities in present-day Canada.
COURSE NOTE: Placement of Partially Integrated recommendation by IPRC only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Applied GRADE: 10
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take ENG2PV - English, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take MFM2PV - Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take SNC2PV - Science, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
English, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD ENG2PV
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.
COURSE NOTE: Placement of Partially Integrated recommendation by IPRC only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Applied GRADE: 10
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CHC2PV - Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take MFM2PV - Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take SNC2PV - Science, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD MFM2PV
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.
COURSE NOTE: Placement of Partially Integrated recommendation by IPRC only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Applied GRADE: 10
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CHC2PV - Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take ENG2PV - English, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take SNC2PV - Science, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
Science, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD SNC2PV
This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science in real-world situations. Students are given opportunities to develop further practical skills in scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related to human cells and body systems; chemical reactions; factors affecting climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.
COURSE NOTE: Placement of Partially Integrated recommendation by IPRC only.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Applied GRADE: 10
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CHC2PV - Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take ENG2PV - English, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
If you take this course, you must also take MFM2PV - Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD
3-Learning Strategies Courses
Students identified as exceptional and placed at the withdrawal level by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee take GLE.
Learning Strategies Grade 9 GLE1O1
This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners. Students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond.
COURSE NOTE: PREREQUISITE: By recommendation of the IPRC only. Placement of Withdrawal Assistance is required.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 9
CREDIT EQUIVALENTS: GLS1O1 - Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School is a similar course and you will not receive credit for taking both.
Learning Strategies Grade 10 GLE2O1
This course focuses on developing learning strategies to help students during their OSSLT year to become self aware and more independent learners able to effectively self-advocate. Students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills and the interpersonal and teamwork skills necessary to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace and the community. This course helps students to build effective self knowledge, skills and personal strategies to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond.
COURSE NOTE: PREREQUISITE: By recommendation of the IPRC only. Placement of Withdrawal Assistance is required.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 10
Learning Strategies Grade 11 GLE3O1
This course assists students to advance their learning and personal-management skills, preparing them to make successful transitions to work, training and/or post-secondary destinations. Students will self assess their learning abilities in literacy, numeracy and research skills and apply personal management techniques to maximize their learning. Students will investigate trends and resources to support their post-secondary employment, training and/or education choices. They will develop a plan and personal portfolio to help them meet their learning and career goals.
COURSE NOTE: PREREQUISITE: By recommendation of the IPRC only. Placement of Withdrawal Assistance is required.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 11
Learning Strategies Grade 12 GLE4O1
This course assists students to advance their learning and personal-management skills, preparing them to make successful transitions to work, training and/or post-secondary destinations. Students will self assess their learning abilities in literacy, numeracy and research skills and apply personal management techniques to maximize their learning. Students will investigate trends and resources to support their post-secondary employment, training and/or education choices. They will develop a plan and personal portfolio to help them meet their learning and career goals.
COURSE NOTE: PREREQUISITE: By recommendation of the IPRC only. Placement of Withdrawal Assistance is required.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 12
4-Personalized Alternative Education
4-Personalized Alternative Education ALP4X1
Personalized Alternative Education

Alternative Education offers students the opportunity to obtain credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma through different structures and altered timetables. Entry into the program by interview, referral from administration/teacher/guidance and parental consent.



Students who meet the following criteria may be considered for the program: 

- are 16 years of age and older who are having difficulty coping with the regular program 
- have a minimum of 8 credits 
- have attendance concerns and are at risk of not achieving their academic potential
CREDIT: 2 TYPE: College GRADE: 12
Personalized Alternative Education ALP4X4
Personalized Alternative Education

Alternative Education offers students the opportunity to obtain credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma through different structures and altered timetables. Entry into the program by interview, referral from administration/teacher/guidance and parental consent.



Students who meet the following criteria may be considered for the program: 

- are 16 years of age and older who are having difficulty coping with the regular program 
- have a minimum of 8 credits 
- have attendance concerns and are at risk of not achieving their academic potential
CREDIT: 2 TYPE: College GRADE: 12
 
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