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  • 20th Century World History 12

    This course explores major global events and themes of the 20th century, including war, revolution, imperialism, decolonization, and globalization. Students analyze how political, economic, and social forces shaped the modern world.

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  • Advanced Placement Psychology

    Those students who take both Psychology 11 and Psychology 12 have the option of writing the AP Psychology Exam. Taken together, Psychology 11 and Psychology 12 conform to the College Board topics for the Advanced Placement Introductory Psychology Examination. A score of 4 or 5 on the exam awards students… Read more

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  • Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12

    Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 focuses on the lived experiences, perspectives, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada and globally. Topics include governance, culture, land, reconciliation, and current social and political issues.

    Course code: MINST12---
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  • Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 CHALLENGE

    Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 Challenge is an ability-grouped class for gifted learners. The following Big Ideas will be included:  The identities, worldviews, and language of indigenous peoples are renewed, sustained, and transformed through the connection to the land, indigenous peoples are reclaiming mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being despite the… Read more

    Course code: MFNS-12IC-
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  • Explorations in Social Studies 11

    This course is designed to provide flexibility for teachers and students while ensuring that the rigorous provincial curriculum standards are met. Based on students’ interests and teacher strengths this course will combine Big Ideas, content and curricular competencies from the following grade 12 courses: 20th Century History 12 Philosophy 12… Read more

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  • Genocide Studies 12

    This course examines the causes, processes, and consequences of genocide and mass atrocities in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students analyze case studies such as the Holocaust, Rwanda, and Indigenous genocides, with a focus on human rights, memory, and prevention.

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  • Human Geography 12

    Human Geography 12 examines the relationships between people, place, and environment. Students study population trends, migration, urbanization, cultural patterns, and global economic systems, with an emphasis on spatial thinking and global awareness.

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  • Indigenous Humanities (English 9 and Social Studies 9)

    The Junior Land-Based Learning combines English Language Arts and Socials Studies curriculum that is delivered through a year- long linear class. The Land-Based class is rooted in Indigenous Ways of Knowing and will therefore incorporate outdoor education while simultaneously fostering strong partnerships with our local nations. Some of the overarching… Read more

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  • Law Studies 12

    Law Studies 12 introduces students to the Canadian legal system, including criminal law, civil law, and constitutional rights. Students explore legal principles, landmark cases, and contemporary legal issues, developing skills in critical thinking and legal reasoning.

    Course code: MLST-12---
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  • Psychology 11

    Open to all grade 10,  11 and 12 students, this course serves as an introduction to the study of psychology: the study of the human mind and human behaviour. Topics include an introduction to psychology, research methods, the brain and nervous system, states of consciousness (including sleep and dreams), sensation… Read more

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  • Psychology 12

    Open to all grade 11 and 12 students, this course serves as an introduction to the study of psychology: the study of the human mind and human behaviour. Topics include an introduction to psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, emotion, motivation, personality theories and mental health literacy/disorders. Students will learn about… Read more

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  • Social Justice 12

    Social Justice 12 explores issues of equity, identity, and power in local, national, and global contexts. Students examine systemic inequality, human rights, and social movements while developing skills in advocacy, ethical reasoning, and informed civic engagement.

    Course code: MSJ--12---
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  • Social Studies 10

    Canada and the World: 1919 to the Present With the new curriculum, the following four Big Ideas will be included in Socials 10:  Global and regional conflicts have been a powerful force in shaping our contemporary world and identities, the development of political institutions is influenced by economic, social, ideological,… Read more

    Course code: MSS--10---
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  • Social Studies 9

    With the new curriculum, the focus of Socials 9 covers the years between 1750 and 1919.  The Socials 9 new curriculum centers on four Big Ideas: Emerging ideas and ideologies profoundly influence societies and events, the physical environment influences the nature of political, social and economic change, disparities in power… Read more

    Course code: MSS--09---
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