Course Selection Book 2011-2012 - Saskatoon Public Schools

TABLE OF CONTENTS



WMCI Code of Conduct ......................... 2

Murray Advantage ................................. 3

Grade 9 .................................................... 4

Online Learning ..................................... 8

System Programs SPSD ......................... 9

Levels of Instruction ............................ 12

Advanced Program .............................. 12

French Immersion ................................ 13

Life Skills Work Study (LSWS) .......... 17

Four Year Plan (Fr. Imm.) .................... 18

Four Year Plan (English) ...................... 19

Course Offerings by Department ...... 20

English as an Additional Language ... 22

Commerce & Computers .................... 23

English (ELA) ........................................ 24

Fine Arts ................................................ 25

Home Economics ................................. 27

Mathematics ......................................... 28

Sciences................................................. 30

Second Languages ............................... 32

Social Sciences ..................................... 33

Physical Education............................... 34

Technologies ........................................ 36

Mechanics ............................................. 38

Work Exploration ................................ 40

Non Credit Opportunities .................. 41

Marauder Notes ................................... 42

Marauder Tracks .................... Back Cover

WMCI CODE OF CONDUCT

The Staff and Students of

Walter Murray Collegiate

are committed to a school

environment that promotes

a sense of safety, belonging and

equality where mutual respect

and the pursuit of learning are

important components of

our learning system.



This means we:

treat each person with dignity;

speak with respect;

honour individual rights tempered by

the needs of the whole;

celebrate our success;

respect the personal space of others;

and work toward our full potential.









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Murray Advantage is a Student Advisory program which directly addresses

and complements the goals of Collegiate Renewal by promoting student

belonging and engagement through the development of responsible and

caring relationships in and out of our school community. Murray Advantage

takes place for all students, grades 10 to 12 every Thursday morning for

25 minutes. Grade 9 students will have their Murray Advantage/Advisory

Program in conjunction with physical education which is in the afternoon.



Our goals of Murray Advantage are:

 Developing student engagement within the school environment.

 Establishing connections and a sense of belonging.

 To build and strengthen positive teacher-student relationships.

 To build and foster a sense of pride & ownership for the school

and community in the students.

 To make Walter Murray a smaller place; a community within a

community.









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GRADE NINE COURSES

COMPULSORY GRADE NINE COURSES:

(French Immersion and the Advanced Program have somewhat different requirements)

as well as Mesopotamia or Ancient Egypt; Ancient Greece or

GRADE 9 COMPLUSORY AREAS

Rome; Aztec, Incan, or Mayan civilizations; Medieval Europe

Some courses are full classes and others are half or Renaissance Europe; Ancient China or Japan.

classes: Along with these classes students will be able

to choose 2 electives: PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND CAREER ED 09

ELA09 — ELB09 — SOC09 — SCI09 — MTH09 — (PEF09 / PEM09)

PEF09-girls / PEM09-boys — ARTS 09 — PAA09 This full year, every day course integrates three areas of

learning and is an opportunity to engage our grade 9’s in

action planning for one’s physical, mental and emotional

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 09 (ELA09 / ELB09) health and well-being:

As students make their transition into grade 9, they will  Grade 9 Physical Education is based around four main

continue to exercise their abilities in listening, speaking, leaning objectives which are being independently

reading, writing, viewing and representing. Assessment will prepared and willing to participate, demonstrating

be based on student ability to compose and create, positive relationships, being independently active, and

comprehend and respond, and assess and reflect. Major displaying skillful movement patterns. The course is

units of study will include: All that I Am, Indigenous and designed to improve students’ abilities in all four of these

Norse Narratives, Conflicts, Issues and Choices, Exploring areas through individual and team activities. An ongoing

Loyalty, Love and Relationships, Surviving and Conquering, emphasis is placed on developing and improving

and Our Shared Linguistic and Cultural Roots. physical fitness and encouraging daily health and

wellness habits.

 Health Education, as part of a comprehensive school

MATHEMATICS 09 (MTH09)

health program, will support students in developing a

Mathematics 09 is divided into three parts that will be taught

solid foundation for attaining and maintaining a balanced

for 150 hours throughout the year. Topics in Math 09A

life.

include number sense, integers, rational numbers and

 Career Education is designed to develop the

percent.

competencies required by all people to successfully

Topics in Math 09B include equations, problem solving,

manage their work and life. This renewed curriculum

data management, and probability.

reflects the latest career development research, updated

Topics In Math 09C include polynomials, scientific notation,

technology, and recent resources as well as responding

factoring, geometry and measurement. The “Enriched

to changing economic forces within the province.

Level” is geared for the more talented math student. Topics

in this level will be expanded and covered in more detail

and depth. PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS 09 (PAA09)

Students will develop their skills

in computers (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint), accounting (Excel),

SCIENCE 09 (SCI09) and entrepreneurship. This course will develop the

The major areas of study are chemistry, science fair, student’s skills in keyboarding, word processing, and the

electricity, reproduction and space. Students are expected Internet (safety on the Net). Students will learn financial

to gain skills in laboratory procedures and data analysis planning (banking) by using spreadsheets and accounting

through 25-50% hands-on lab activities. principles. Entrepreneurial skills will be introduced through the

study of the global marketplace. Students will create

SOCIAL STUDIES 09 (SOC09) products and then sell them at a School Product Fair.

Grade 9 students will explore worldviews of past societies

and connections between the past and the present. INTEGRATED PROGRAMS—Grade 9 (Modified)

Students will consider how worldviews are shaped and how (Science 9M, English Language Arts 9A, Social Studies 9M)

they are expressed by people living in a particular time and This program integrates modified English and Social Studies

place. They will examine issues related to contact between 9. The advantages of this program include a lower class

societies with differing worldviews. Students will explore size (student-teacher ratio), community building and a

diverse sources of historical information, including oral flexible approach to the integrated curriculum that seeks to

histories, images, literature and the arts. Through this engage students through hands-on learning opportunities

inquiry into past societies, students will reflect upon their own within a caring classroom environment. This course should

worldviews, assess the influences of the past on the present, be for those students designated for the program based on

and further develop their historical consciousness. Students consultation between the student, parent/guardian, Grade 8

will explore at least one indigenous society of North America, teacher and Walter Murray staff.

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PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS COURSES—Elective Grade 9

ART 09 Survey (ART09)

ELECTIVES FOR GRADE 9

Throughout the history of humanity our oldest record of our

existence has been through the arts. We have expressed Choose 2 of the following:

joy all the way to sorrow with music, dance, drama and Band 09

visual art. The arts create our culture and show the rest of French 09

the world who we are. “Speak out” is the emphasis of our Hockey 09

integrated course. Learn to describe your world and what is Technology 09

important to you. This is a “hands on”, experiential learning Resource 09

opportunity. Please read the course options below to see Sew and Home Survey 09

which area of arts you wish to focus on with the help of

specialist teachers.

 Arts Ed Visual Art Focus CHORAL 09 (CHO09-N)

In this course you will learn the language of the arts, and Students will develop their vocal technique and learn choral

solve visual art problems in new ways. You will have the repertoire from a variety of musical periods and styles.

chance to express yourself by drawing, painting and three Participation at festivals and concerts is expected. This

dimensional arts such as clay and paper maché. You do class meets before school and can be taken as an eleventh

not need experience. This course is for all levels of artists. class.

You will also study dance, music, and drama, and its

connection to visual art through practical experiences. FRENCH 09 (FRE09)

 Art Survey- Dance Focus This course is designed to review the basics of the French

This course will explore a variety of dance styles and language. Due to the variety of French experiences of our

choreographic structures. The students will learn about students, the course allows all students to experience

performance, technique and theory, both individually and success in the language. The emphasis is on oral

collaboratively. Students will strive to enhance their quality communication, but accuracy in written work is also

of movement through the critical and creative sequencing of important. Communication in French is encouraged through

skills. The students will also study visual art, music and partner and group activities and projects. Topics studied

drama and its connection to dance through practical, visual include films, rights and responsibilities, careers and

and written experiences. This course is for all levels of consumer habits. Former French Immersion students

dancers. No previous experience required. should contact the Student Services office prior to

 Art Survey—Performing Art Focus registering in any secondary school Core French

Focuses on basic acting skills and theatre knowledge. program.

Students participate in a variety of dramatic activities

including movement, mime, Reader’s Theatre, play building SEW AND HOME SURVEY 09 (SHS09)

Focuses on basic acting skills and theatre knowledge. Learn how to use the equipment to create delicious, nutritious,

Students participate in a variety of dramatic activities easy-to-prepare foods for breakfast, lunch and special

including movement, mime, Reader’s Theatre, play building occasions. Discover how to use the sewing machine, the

and improvisation. Evaluation is based primarily, but not serger and the latest in computer memory embroidery

solely, on students’ performance of these activities before an machines. Make comfy clothing and other fun sewing projects.

audience of their peers. Students must participate and work Explore basic design principles and how to use colour, line and

with their classmates in a positive manner. You will also texture to create unique projects. Apply techniques to interior

design floor plans, tie-dye, cake decorating and food

study dance, music, and drama, and its connection to visual

preparation projects. No previous experience necessary.

art through practical experiences.



BEGINNER BAND 09 (BAN09BN) TECHNOLOGY 09 SURVEY (TEC09)

This is a survey course that rotates students through five

Beginner Band 09 is for students who have not played a

technology areas including woodwork, electrical, metalwork,

band instrument before or did not complete grade 8 band

mechanics and drafting. Basic concepts, safety and proper use

and would like a fresh start. This class will only occur if of equipment are covered in each area. Students pay a total of

there are sufficient numbers. This class will be offered every $20.00 for projects that they take home from metalwork,

day in the first semester with students being integrated into woodwork and electrical. Woodwork includes squaring wood

the regular 9 band in second semester. (A second chance at stock, power sawing, drilling and using many other common

the world of music!) wood tools and machines. Metalwork includes using the metal

lathe, micrometer measuring, drilling, sheet metal bending and

BAND 09 (BAN09-N) riveting. Mechanics includes the disassembly, analysis and

Prerequisite: Previous training in band is expected. reassembly of a small four stroke cycle engine, as well as a look

Students will develop their instrumental technique, study at several other types of power technology. Electricity includes

music theory and learn band repertoire from a variety of constructing circuit boards, soldering and reading schematic

musical periods and styles. Some extra-curricular time will diagrams. Drafting includes pencil and paper drawing as well

be required. Participation at festivals and concerts is as using AutoCAD (Computer Assisted Drafting) and 3D Home

expected. Band 09 is non semestered. Architect software.



HOCKEY 09 (PED09HN)

See write up on page 34.



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COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING

At Walter Murray, we offer a wide variety of courses including the Advanced Program (for academically

talented students), the secondary French Immersion program, the Full range of secondary academic classes, tech-

nical and business programs, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Life Skills Work Study (LSWS). Vocational

options include: Commercial Cooking, Graphic Arts, Welding, Mechanics, Machining, Woods & Electronics.



This range of programming offers opportunities for all of our students to explore areas of study that best

suit their individual interests and abilities.



MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS: There will be an orientation day on Wednes-

Our grade nine students must choose and carry a full time- day, June 29, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. for grade 9

table of ten classes. Although most take more, grade ten, students attending WMCI in the fall. We

eleven, and twelve students must choose and carry at least have found this to be a fun and informative

eight classes. morning.



SCHEDULING: CARING FOR STUDENTS:

A few courses run all-year long. These are non-semestered Walter Murray has three counsellors to help stu-

classes. Most classes are semestered, running one hour dents with academic, career and personal/social

each day September to January or January to June. concerns. There are also four learning resource

WMCI students choosing courses in February should not be teachers for students with learning difficulties and

concerned with whether a class is year-long (non- designated students, another resource teacher for

semestered) or semestered. students who are hearing impaired, and four teach-

ers for our EAL students.



LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE (Library):

Bibliothèque Liz Edmonds Memorial Library (LRC)

Walter Murray is the icing on my cake boasts an extensive array of print and non-print

Jesse Gagnon resources for students. Access to the school’s

academic computer network, exciting software and

to the Internet is available from terminals in our

LRC. The LRC has meeting rooms, space for stu-

REGISTRATION: dents to do research and homework together and a

Students in grade eight should attend the pre-collegiate magazine reading area.

night held in their neighborhood public elementary school in

late January. All grade eight students are invited to our an-

nual Open House held at Walter Murray on Tuesday, Feb-

ruary 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Course request forms will be

available to public elementary grade eights on February 12.



Current "Marauders" (Walter Murray students) will receive

course request forms in mid-February. Counsellors and

homeroom teachers will be available to answer questions

and advise students concerning their choices. A parent in-

formation meeting about course choices will be held the

same week that students receive their forms.



Students not presently in Saskatoon Public Schools should

contact the Main Office or Student Services at Walter

Murray concerning registration procedures. Courses should I remember the feeling of participating and

be picked in February or as soon as possible thereafter. believing that I was helping to make WMCI a

better place. The classes and the extra cur-

ricular activities were all special moments I

have never forgotten.

Don Atchison, Mayor of Saskatoon

~Walter Murray alumnus~



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TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE: CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Walter Murray prides itself as a leader in Information Many diverse activities in the school are provided

Technology. We provide over 200 computers (for stu- through student clubs or school organizations. Some

dent use) in the school. These are available to stu- of these are:

dents in one of our four newly updated computer labs,

or in shops, classrooms and the LRC.

Courses that make extensive use of computers are Art Club, Aviation, Choir

Accounting, Aviation Studies, Drafting, Graphic Arts, Pom Squad, Debating Club, Drama Club

Commerce and Computer Application 09 and Com- Gay—Straight Alliance

munication Production Technology. Computers are Human Rights Club

commonly used to do the research and writing for pa- Jazz Band, Klezmer Band

pers in History and other courses. The latest software Interschool Christian Fellowship, Math Contests

(Dreamweaver, Flash, Inspiration) is also networked

through the building.

YEAA (Youth Eco Activism Awareness) Club

Muse (Create Writing and Art Journal)

Outdoor Education

CAFETERIA: Physics Contest

Another unique characteristic of WMCI is our cafete-

ria. The cafeteria has a variety of nutritious foods at Variety Night

reasonable prices. Lunches brought from home may Student Crime Stoppers

also be eaten here. The cafeteria is open to students Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD)

through most of the school day. Many new friendships Student Government (SRC)

are started in the WMCI cafeteria! Yearbook



EXTRA-CURRICULAR

PROGRAMS: The best thing about Walter Murray is the

Walter Murray has a wide range of club and extra- Quebec exchange it offers. It was a great

curricular activities to suit different interests. We en- experience and I really enjoyed it. I would

courage students to choose one or more of these ac- recommend it to anyone who wants to im-

tivities to enrich their school experience. prove their French. It ‘s a chance of a life

time……………….

Julia Milne

FINE ARTS:

The music program includes concert and jazz bands,

concert choir and jazz choir, and guitar. The curricu-

lar drama program operates from a designated drama

room. The annual fall production, usually a musical Debate Team

and the spring entry into the Drama Festival highlight

extra-curricular drama. Approximately one third of the

students at Murray are involved in fine arts programs!



SPORTS:

An active noon-hour intramural program of recrea-

tional activities is open to all students. Our excellent

athletic program includes the following inter-

collegiate teams:



Girls’ & Boys’ Badminton

Frosh, Junior & Senior Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball

Girls’ & Boys’ Cross Country

Boys’ and Girls' Curling

Junior & Senior Football

Junior & Senior Boys’ Volleyball

Frosh, Junior & Senior Girls’ Volleyball

Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer

Girls’ & Boys’ Golf Walter Murray has

Track and Field great

Boys’ and Girls’ Wrestling sports teams!





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ADVANCED PROGRAM (see page 12)



ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE:

ESL offers various levels of assistance for students whose first language is not English. (see page 22)



FRENCH IMMERSION (see page 13)



LIFE SKILLS/WORK STUDY (LSWS) (see page 17)









Saskatoon Public School’s Online Learning Centre offers highly inter-

active courses via computer. The Centre offers courses in a variety of

subject areas. Specific courses offered will vary from year to year de-

pending on student interest and teacher availability. The content of

each course follows provincially authorized curriculum. Our online

course content covers topics presented in face-to-face instruction, ex-

cept it is presented within a virtual mode made available by the Inter-

net. Daily access to a computer is a requirement for this method of

instruction.



Are you the type of learner that would do well in an online environment?



To discover your potential as an online learner, take the online self-evaluation quiz at:

http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/selfEval.asp



To determine if you have online learning qualities, read the “Profile of the Successful Online Student”

at http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/StudentProfile.asp



If you are interested in this type of learning and want to find out more, log on to http://olc.spsd.sk.ca

(please note there is no www. in the address). For more information call 683-8313.



Online courses planned for 2011- 2012 include: Accounting 10, Accounting 20, Accounting 30, Bi-

ology 30, Chemistry 30, Computer Science 20, Computer Science 30, Creative Writing 20, Creative

Writing 30, ELA 10A, ELA 10B, ELA 20, ELA A30, ELA B30, Geography 30, German 10, History 30,

Journalism 20, Law 30, Math 10 Foundations and Pre Calc, Math 10 Workplace & App, Math 20

Foundations & Pre Calc, Math 20 Workplace & App, Math A30, Math B30, Math C30, Native Studies

30, Photography 20, Physics 30, Science 10.

Remember, your electronic selection of an online class must be followed up with an appointment with

your school counselor to discuss your suitability for this type of learning, and to complete the required

paper registration form. We recommend a maximum of one online class per semester.









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LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION

ADVANCED LEVEL courses are designated for

students in the Advanced Program. MODIFIED LEVEL modified courses are offered

for students whose diverse learning needs may not be

ENRICHED LEVEL courses are designed for best met in a regular class setting. This includes students

students whose achievement and rate of learning in the who may require teaching and learning adaptations as

subject are above average. Enriched courses exist in well as course modifications. Students may take modified

English and Mathematics. Students may be enrolled in courses if they are designated for the program based on

one or two of these enriched courses. Staff may use one consultation between the student, parent/guardian and

or more of the following strategies to meet the needs of grade 8 teacher. Modified courses offered include:

enriched level students: English, Mathematics, Science and History.



 Enrichment of the course content ASSIGNING / CHOOSING LEVELS for

 Acceleration of the pace of instruction incoming grade nines will be done in consultation with

 Emphasis on higher order thinking skills such as Walter Murray staff, who will assign levels to students

analysis, synthesis and evaluation based on the grade eight teacher’s recommendation, past

 Emphasis on independent learning, research and achievement and the available standardized test scores.

communication skills Current student’s may request a level change after

consultation with teachers and appropriate discussion

REGULAR LEVEL courses are designed for with parents. Parents must sign the level change form.

students whose achievement and rate of learning in the When there are differences between a student’s request

subject are average. Instruction includes sufficient and the department’s recommendation, consultations will

repetition to ensure mastery. be arranged between the department, the student and/or

parents/guardians.





ADVANCED PROGRAM

As all Advanced Program courses are locally modified students will be required to submit a science fair project.

and Provincial Curricula are in the process of renewal, Activities involving research and presentation skills are

there may be times where a course cannot be offered common to all.

as an Advanced Program credit. The students from the

Grade Ten:

advanced program will still be congregated together for

English Language Arts A and B 10 Adv, History 10 Adv,

these classes, and there will be many opportunities for

MFP10 Enriched (Math), and Science 10 Adv. The focus for

enrichment, but they will not receive a designation from

these courses will be to incorporate a variety of learning

the Ministry of Learning for an advanced credit in that par-

strategies such as: problem solving, laboratory work and

ticular course.

presentations. Grade ten English will incorporate a creative

DESCRIPTION: writing unit. Student research and interviews with local ex-

Walter Murray houses the school division’s designated perts are followed by a presentation to the class. Grade ten

program for gifted students in grades nine to twelve. The Advanced Program students will complete ten hours of

students must have high ability, an excellent academic community service work as a part of their program. All

record, (Physical Education, Health, Career) and a strong grade ten science students will be expected to enter a sci-

work ethic. It is not possible to be registered in the Ad- ence fair project.

vanced Program and French Immersion at the same time; Grade Eleven:

nor is it possible to take some Advanced Program classes English Language Arts A 20 Adv, History 20 Adv, Chemis-

and not others during an academic year. try 20 Adv, and Inquiry 20 Adv, FM20 Enriched (Math), and

a minimum of three electives. The research credit is to be

COURSES: in an area of great interest to the student. The students will

Grade Nine: collaboratively design their learning experience with their

English Language Arts A and B 09 Adv, Science 09 Adv, teacher.

Social Studies 09 Adv, Fine Arts course, a Practical and Grade Twelve:

Applied Arts course and two electives. English Language Arts A and B 30 Adv, Biology 30 Adv,

The English Language Arts and Social Studies courses and History 30 Adv, and a minimum of four electives. The

will be presented in an integrated and interdisciplinary Canadian Literature component of English Language Arts B

approach. This facilitates grade nine advanced students 30 Adv parallels the Canadian History component of History

with an additional two electives. All grade nine science 30 Adv where unit themes coincide.

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Le français nous ouvre les portes du monde

Vous ne regretterez jamais la décision de suivre les cours d’Immersion au se-

condaire! Les profs en Immersion ont plus de temps pour les étudiants; ce qui

vous aidera à réussir. Vous aurez également l’occasion d’assister aux excursions

exclusives en français, comme des pièces théâtrales et d’autres sorties. L’ambian-

ce en classe est conviviale. On étudie d’une façon créative, artistique et intéres-

sante. Enfin, on se sent à l’aise avec nos camarades de classe. Non seulement

étudier en français est-il amusant, mais il vous ouvrira une multitude de choix à l’a-

venir. Par exemple, vous aurez plus de chance quand vous poserez votre candida-

ture pour un emploi et vous pourrez communiquer avec plus de gens, ici à Saska-

toon, et en voyageant partout au monde. Inscrivez-vous bientôt!

La onzième année de Walter Murray Collegiate





French Immersion: a gateway to the world

You will never regret your decision to study in French Immersion at the secondary

level! The teachers in Immersion have more time for the students and this will help

you amazingly to succeed. You will also have the opportunity to go on many differ-

ent outings in French such as theatrical productions, movie nights, la Ferme Cham-

pêtre and exchanges to Québec and France. The atmosphere in the French Im-

mersion classroom is very convivial where you study creatively, artistically and col-

lectively. You will feel very much at ease in the French Immersion classroom. Not

only is studying in French fun, but it will open a multitude of choices for your future.

For example, you will be able to apply for a very wide range bursaries for post-

secondary education and you will be able to double your job options for the future.

There are also the advantages of a second language in communications and in

travelling around the world. Register soon!









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FRENCH IMMERSION - quatre unites



DESCRIPTION: SCIENCES HUMAINES 09 (HUM09F)

Secondary immersion is for students who have taken the Ce cours porte sur les fondements de la société et est

program from K-8 or who have equivalent fluency. divisé en quatre unités: le temps, le changement, la

Students take three to five courses per year where French causalité et la culture. Le contenu historique étudié

is the language of instruction. They are individually couvre des temps anciens au dix-huitième siècle. Les

scheduled for the remainder of their time. Students who élèves développeront leurs habiletés à écrire un

complete the program will receive a bilingual certificate. paragraphe et un essai de recherche, à prendre des

notes, à faire des inférences, des classifications, des

Some information on program and course content généralisations et des hypothèses ainsi qu’ à résoudre

appears immediately below. Students should also consult des problèmes.

the separate booklet that is available on the French

Immersion Program. The grade 09 Social Studies course is divided into four

units of study: Time, Change, Causality and Culture. The

GRADE NINE PROGRAMMING time period covered by the course is from the creation of

Students must take Français A and B 09, Mathématiques the universe to the 18th Century A.D. The skills

09, Sciences Humaines 09 and Sciences 09 in French. In emphasized are: paragraph and essay writing, inferring,

addition, English Language Arts A09 or B09, Health, classifying, note taking, generalizing, hypothesis testing,

Career and Physical Education, a Fine Arts course and a inquiry skills and problem solving skills.

Practical and Applied Arts course must be selected.

By involving one’s self in the activities WMCI has to offer

FRANÇAIS A 09 (FRA09F) an individual will find a place in a warm atmosphere op-

Il s’agit d’un cours qui vise à consolider les posed to feeling alone in a foreign place.

connaissances des élèves de la langue et la culture (I know. I did)

française en employant une variété d’activités et de Victoria Cowan

thèmes. De plus, le cours développe davantage les

habiletés des élèves à l’écoute, à l’oral, à la lecture et à

l’écrit. SCIENCES 09 (SCI09F)

Ce cours entame les thèmes suivants: les techniques au

This course is intended to consolidate the students’ labo, la matière, les graphiques, la chimie, les limites,

knowledge of the French language and culture through a l’électricité et la pollution d’air et d’eau. L’attente est que

variety of activities and themes. The course is also les élèves acquerront la capacité des procédures au labo

designed to further develop the students’ listening, et l’analyse des données.

speaking, reading and writing skills.

This course concentrates on lab techniques, matter,

FRANÇAIS B 09 (FRB09F) graphing, chemistry, risks and limits, electricity and the

Ce cours est une suite au Français A 09. Cependant, il environment. Students are expected to gain skills in

accorde une plus grande importance aux différents laboratory procedures and data analysis.

genres littéraires: le roman, la poésie et le discours

informatif.



This course is a continuation of Français A 09. There is,

however, a greater emphasis placed on the different

literary genres: the novel, poetry and the informative

discourse.



MATHÉMATIQUES 09 (MTH09FX—MTH09FZ)

Ce cours comprend: les entiers, l’ordre des opérations,

les polynômes, les équations, la résolution de problèmes,

les rapports et les proportions, la géométrie, la mesure, et

les statistiques (l’analyse de données).

The best thing about Walter Murray is the

This course focuses on integers, order of operations, French Immersion program, along with all of

polynomials, equations and inequalities, solving word the other options that you get.

problems, ratios, rates, geometry, measurement and

statistics.

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PROGRAMMING IN GRADES

FRANÇAIS 10 (FRA10F) The three units are: the novel as a means of

Préalable: Français 09(A et B) communicating a world view, theatre and poetry.

Ce cours maintient le développement langagier des

élèves selon les quatre savoirs (écouter, parler, lire et HISTOIRE 10 (HIS10F)

écrire) en travaillant trois unités principales: la presse Préalable : Études sociales 09

écrite, la nouvelle littéraire et la chanson populaire. Ce cours examine la prise de décisions politiques et

économiques, les relations internationales (politiques et

The course maintains the students’ language économiques) et les idéologies principales du 19è

development in listening, speaking, reading and writing siècle. Les événements précis qui sont abordés

by exploring three main units: print media (newspapers incluent la Confédération iroquoise, la Révolution

or magazines), the short story and literary songs. française et Napoléon, la Révolution industrielle et les

causes de la Première Guerre mondiale.

FRANÇAIS 20 (FRA20F)

Préalable: Français 10 This course examines political and economic decision-

Ce cours accorde plus d’importance à la langue selon making, international relations (political and economic)

des contextes variés. Trois grands thèmes sont à and the principal ideologies of the 19th century.

l’étude: le journalisme électronique, le roman et le Specific events covered include the Iroquois

photo-roman ou la bande dessinée. Confederation, the French Revolution and Napoleon,

the Industrial Revolution and the causes of the First

This course concentrates on the importance of World War.

language in various contexts. The three major

themes studied are electronic journalism, novel study HISTOIRE 20 (HIS10F)

and story telling via photo story or comic strips. Préalable: Histoire 10

Ce cours porte sur la Première Guerre mondiale, le

FRANÇAIS INTÉGRÉ 20 (A+B) (FIA20F) totalitarisme, la Deuxième Guerre mondiale, la Guerre

Préalable: Français 10 froide et le monde moderne. Les grands événements

Ces deux cours sont offerts au programme de la dernière décennie et leurs causes sont aussi

d’immersion pour deux crédits. Ils permettent un examinés.

maximum de flexibilité car ils peuvent être suivis en

11e ou en 12 année. Dans ces cours, l’étude de la This course focuses on the First World War, the rise of

langue française est intégrée à quatre disciplines: le totalitarian states, the Second World War, the Cold War

cinéma, la sociologie, la psychologie et l’entreprenariat. and the Modern World. The major events of the last

Seulement deux unités sont présentées dans chaque decade and their causes will be also examined.

cours.

SCIENCES SOCIALES 30 (SOC30F)

The integrated courses are offered for two credits in the Préalable: Histoire 20

immersion program. They allow for maximum flexibility Ce cours porte sur l’évolution politique, économique et

since they can be taken in either grade 11 or grade 12. sociale du Canada. La dualité culturelle et les rapports

In these courses, the study of the language is internationaux du Canada sont aussi considérés.

integrated with other disciplines which are not always

available to immersion students. The course presents The Grade 12 course is mainly a study of Canada’s

four units: cinema, sociology, psychology and political, social and economic evolution. Cultural

entrepreneurship. Only two units of study are duality and Canada’s international relations are other

presented in any one course. important themes.

FRANÇAIS 30 (FIA30F)

Préalable: Français 20

Le but de ce cours est d’amener les élèves à se donner

une vision du monde. Ils auront donc l’occasion

d’étudier le roman comme instrument de

communication d’une vision du monde, le théâtre et la

poésie.



The purpose of this course is to help students acquire a

world view which will guide them in their adult lives.



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Course Descriptions The content of this course is aimed at the preparation

for university studies. The student needs an average

for Renewed Math Pathways of at least 65% in order to follow the sequence of this

2011 - 2012 course. The students will study permutations and

combinations, data analysis, polynomials, the

exponents and radicals, relations and functions, linear

FONDÉMENTS de MATHÉMATIQUES et PRÉ systems and trigonometry of triangles. Even though

CALCULE (MFP10F) this course is one of a grade twelve year, the students

Préalable : Mathématiques 9 will follow it in the first semester of the eleventh year.

Ce cours fournira aux élèves les habiletés et

compétences de mathématiques et de pensée critique

pour l’entrée à la plupart des programmes d’études

supérieures. Les matières étudiées incluses : la

mesure, la trigonométrie, les exposants, les

polynômes, la factorisation, les nombres irrationnels, et

les relations et les fonctions.



This course is designed to provide students with the

mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills

identified for entry into post-secondary programs.

Topics include: measurement, trigonometry,

exponents, polynomials, factoring, irrational numbers, SCIENCES 10F (SCI10F)

and relations and functions. Préalable: Sciences 09F

Ce cours entame la chimie des mélanges et des

FONDÉMENTS de MATHÉMATIQUES 20 solutions, l’inscription des formules, l’étude du tableau

(MTH20F) périodique des éléments, les écosystèmes, les

Préalable: Fondements de Mathématiques 10 systèmes météorologiques, et la motion. Les concepts

Ce cours fournira aux élèves les habiletés et les ci-dessus sont appliqués dans des activités

compétences de mathématiques et de penser critique pragmatiques et de laboratoire.

pour l’entrée aux programmes d’études supérieures qui

n’ont pas besoin d’étude de calcule théorique. Les A laboratory, hand-on approach is used in the course

matières étudiées incluses : le raisonnement logique, le to cover a variety of science topics in biology,

raisonnement proportionnel, la géométrie, la chemistry, physics, and general science. Topics

trigonométrie, l’algèbre, la probabilité et les include chemical reactions, motion, weather,

statistiques. ecosystems, and Science Fair.



This course is designed to provide students with the

mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills

identified for post-secondary studies in programs that

do not require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics

include: logical reasoning, proportional reasoning,

geometry, trigonometry, algebra, statistics and

probability.



MATHÉMATIQUES A 30 (MTA30F)

Préalable: Mathématiques 20

Le contenu de ce cours est exigeant car il vise une

préparation aux études universitaires. L’élève a

besoin d’une moyenne d’au moins 65% afin de suivre

le déroulement de ce cours. Les élèves étudieront les

permutations et les combinaisons, l’analyse de THE BEST THINGS ABOUT

données, les polynômes, les exposants, les radicaux, WALTER MURRAY

les relations et les fonctions, les systèmes linéaires, et ARE THE PEOPLE AND THE MANY DIFFER-

la trigonométrie des triangles. Même si ce cours en ENT ACTIVITIES THERE ARE TO CHOOSE

est un de douzième année, les élèves le suivront au FROM—Steven Leung

premier semestre de la onzième année.





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LIFE SKILLS WORK STUDY (LSWS)

The Life Skills Work Study (LSWS) Program is an

accredited Alternate Education Program at the SOCIAL SCIENCE

secondary level. The staff plan and deliver Teaches an understanding of civic responsibility, and

individualized programs to students, work with other local, national, and global events that influence our

teachers when students are integrated into regular lives.

classes and create work education experiences in the FAMILY STUDIES

community. Emphasizes social skills, relationships, and sexuality.



PROGRAM GOALS HEALTH / PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The goals of the program are to Teaches healthy living for the body and mind.

provide the students with a well Develops physical fitness, recreational, and social

rounded education that upon skills through school and community-based activities.

graduation will provide them with

the skills to become independent SCIENCE

members of the community. In Provides awareness, understanding, and care of the

grades nine and ten, students environment.

complete course work in key areas

(language arts, math, science,

ARTS / AESTHETICS

social science,) as well as

Develops leisure skills through individual and group

participate in group work experiences within the

activities.

school and the community. In grade 11 and 12 key

subjects are continued to be worked on, however the

emphasis on work education becomes more specific

ELECTIVE OPTIONS

to the individual as students start to think about future Electives are offered when appropriate and suitable

employment and independent living. for the student.



LANGUAGE ARTS / COMMUNICATION TRANSPORTATION

Emphasizes communication skills in practical Students are expected to use public transportation.

applications with regard to employment and

independent living. GRADUATION

Completion of the LSWS program allows the students

MATHEMATICS to participate in the school's annual graduation

Centres on money management, banking, and ceremonies. They earn an Alternative Grade 12,

however, it is not recognized for entrance to most

consumer education.

post secondary programs at the University of

CAREER EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE Saskatchewan, SIAST, and Community Colleges.

Explores and develops knowledge and skills in the

world of work. Volunteer opportunities and work TRANSITION PLANNING

placements are provided in the school and Planning for life beyond high school begins in grades

community. 09/10 with transition plans in place by the end of their

final year. Students, parents/guardians, teachers, and

LIFE SKILLS appropriate outside agency personnel are involved in

this process.

Helps students learn independent living skills in

home management, clothing care, nutrition, and

food preparation. Independent living options are ELIGIBILITY

explored. To enter the program, students must meet criteria

based on elementary school information. For more

information regarding entrance to the program speak

to your elementary school staff or contact Randi

Barker – Coordinator at 683-8324.





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YOUR FOUR YEAR FRENCH IMMERSION PLAN

FOR

MEETING CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS IN FRENCH IMMERSION

AT

WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12



Mandatory: Mandatory: Mandatory: Mandatory:







}

Français A09 Histoire 10 Français 20 Français 30

Français B09 Mathématiques 10 Français Integre A20 Français Integre B20

Sciences Sciences 10 Histoire 20 Sciences Sociales 30

Humaines Français 10 Mathématiques 20 English Lang. A30 or

Wellness 10 or English Lang. B30

Mathématiques 09 Mathematiques A30

Sciences09 English Lang. B10 English Language 20

English Lang. A09

or At least one of:

English Lang. B09 Biology 20

Arts Ed 09 Chemistry 20

PE/Health/Career Ed 09 Physics 20

Science 21

Comp. Sci. 20

Robotics 20

Unspecified Electives: Unspecified Electives: Unspecified Electives: Unspecified Electives:

1. 1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2. 2.

3. 3. 3.

4. 4. 4.





Total Credits Total Credits Total Credits





FIA/FIB count as the 2 PAA for French Immersion





Total of 12 credits (grade 10, 11, 12) must be in Total of compulsory and elective courses at

French to receive Bilingual status with grades 10, 11, and 12 must be greater than or

Saskatchewan Learning. equal to 24.



NOTE: Meeting minimum requirements does not necessarily satisfy entrance requirements for post-secondary

institutions. Please consult with counsellors to confirm appropriate program choices.







Being able to speak many languages promotes understanding,

tolerance and an open mind toward other people and cultures.





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YOUR FOUR YEAR ENGLISH PLAN

FOR

MEETING CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

AT

WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12



Mandatory: Mandatory: Mandatory: Mandatory:

English A09 English A 10 / A 11 English 20/21 English A30 / A31

Mathematics 21

English B09 English B 10 / B MAF20

English B30 / B31

Social Studies 09 History 10 / 11 MWA20 History 30 / 31

or MPC20 or

Math 09

Science 09 Native Studies 10 At least one Natural Science: Native Studies 30

Arts Ed 09 Science 10 / 11 Biology 20

PAA09 Wellness 10 Chemistry 20

Physics 20

Science 21

Mathematics Computer Science 20

PE/Health/Career Ed 09 MWA10 Robotics 20

and/or

At least one Humanity:

MFP10 History 10/20

or Native Studies 20 or 30

Mathematics 11 Law 30

Psychology 30



Unspecified Electives: Unspecified Electives: Unspecified Electives: Unspecified Electives:

(minimum of 2) (minimum of 3) 1.

1. 1. 1. 2.

2. 2. 2. 3.

3. 3. 4.

4. 4. 5.



Total Credits Total Credits Total Credits







At least two Arts Education or Practical & Applied Arts Electives

at the 10, 20, or 30 level.









Total of compulsory and elective courses at the 10,

20 and 30 level must be equal to or greater than 24.







NOTE:

Meeting minimum requirements does not necessarily satisfy

entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions. Please consult with

counsellors to confirm appropriate program choices.





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Course Offerings by Department and Grade



GRADE 09 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12



English English Language A09 English Language A 10/11 English Language 20/21 English Language A 30/31

English Language B09 English Language B 10/11 EL C 20 Communications English Language B 30/31

EL S 20 Media Studies Creative Writing 30

Developmental EL W 20 Creative Writing

Reading 10 EL J 20 Journalism

Developmental Reading 20



Fine Arts Beginner Band 09 Band 10 Band 20 Band 30

Band 09 Choral 10 Choral 20 Choral 30

Choral 09 Drama 10 Drama 20 Drama 30

Art Ed 09 Guitar 10 Guitar 20 Guitar 30

Visual Art 10 Visual Art 20 Visual Art 30

Jazz Studies 20 Jazz Studies 30

Theatre Arts 20







Languages French 09 French 10 French 20 French 30

Francais A 09 German 10 German 20 German 30

Francais B 09 Japanese 10 Japanese 20 Japanese 30

Francais 10 Francais 20 Francais 30





Mathematics Mathematics 09X Apprenticeship Math 10 Apprenticeship Math 20 Mathematics A 30

Mathematics 09Z Foundations of Math 10 Foundations of Math 20 Mathematics B 30

Mathematiques 09X Mathematiques 10 Mathematics 20/21 Mathematics C 30

Mathematiques 20 Mathematiques A30 Calculus 30

Pre-Calculus 20





Physical PE/Health/Career Ed. Wellness 10 Active Living Fitness 20 Phys Ed 30-regular

Education Hockey 09 Hockey 10 (ALF20) Active Living Fitness 30

Phys Ed 20 (ALF30)

Phys Ed 20 / Work Ed 20 Phys Ed 30 –Leadership

High Performance Special Phys Ed 30—Exercise Sci.

Physical Education 20





Practical & PAA09 Accounting 10 Accounting 20 Accounting 30

Applied Arts Computer Processing 10 Comp. Proc. 20 Comp. Proc. 30

Comm. Media 20 Comm. Media30

Entrepreneurship 30



Sew and Home 09 Comm. Cooking 10 Comm. Cooking 20 Comm. Cooking 30

Survey Foods & More Survey 10

Aviation Studies 20 Aviation Studies 30

Technology 09 Survey CAD (Drafting) 10 Electronics 20 Electronics 30

Graphic Arts 20 Graphic Arts 30

Photographics 10 Photography 20 Photography 30

Electronics 10 Machining 20 Drafting 30

Machining 10 Mech & Auto 20 Machining 30

Mechanics 10 Drafting 20 Mechanics 30A

Welding 10 Welding 20 Mech & Auto 30B

Robotics 30

Wood/Const 10 Wood/Const 20 Welding 30

Yearbook Production 10 Yearbook Production 20 Woods/Construction 30

Francais Integre A20 Stock Program 30

Francais Integre B20 Yearbook Production 30

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Course Offerings by Department and Grade



GRADE 09 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12



Career Work Career Work Career Work Exploration

Exploration10 Exploration 20 A30 & B30

Career Work Exploration

B30

Interior Design 30

Clothing, Textile &

Fashion 30





Social Social Studies 09 History 10 / 11 History 20 / 21 History 30 / 31

Sciences Sciences Humaines 09 Histoire 10 Native Studies 20 Law 30

Native Studies 10 Life Transitions 20 Native Studies 30

Histoire 20 Psychology 30

Life Transitions 30

World Religions 30

Sciences Sociales 30





Sciences Science 09 Science 10 / 11 Science 21 Biology 30

Sciences 09 Biology 20 Chemistry 30

Sciences 10 Chemistry 20 Physics 30

Physics 20 Computer Science 30

Computer Science 20 Robotics 30

Robotics 20



Other LSWS 09 LSWS 10 LSWS 20 LSWS 30

ESL

Driver Education









*Compulsory courses are noted in the planning guide in the middle of this booklet. We encourage

students to use the planning guide to record and plan their course selections. It is the student’s

responsibility to ensure that the provincial graduation requirements have been met. Our

counselors are available to assist students if needed.



*University and technical institute entrance requirements differ from the minimum secondary school

graduation requirements. Students should be sure to research post-secondary requirements and to

seek the early assistance of counselors to ensure that they have the required subjects









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ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL

LANGUAGE

English as an additional/second language—Beginner’s Class



This course is designed for the student who is new to the English language. Students are introduced to school

and Canadian culture, and the language necessary to succeed in those cultures. Basic skills in speaking, listen-

ing, reading, and writing are all emphasized as well as vocabulary and grammar.



English language arts A10 and B10—Sheltered



These courses have the same objectives and themes as the regular ELA10 and ELB10 courses. However, only

English as an additional language students will be in the class, allowing the teacher to use teaching and assess-

ment strategies most appropriate for the English language learner. Students enrolling in this course are ex-

pected to be at an intermediate level of speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students earn a regular credit

for each course upon successful completion.



English as an additional/second language—Support Classes



These classes are designed for intermediate level English language learners who require additional support in

their subject area courses. These classes support English language learners by providing students with extra

time to focus on their studies, learn new subject-area concepts in English, and receive support, one-on-one or in

small groups, with assignments, homework and test preparation. Students may take one or two hours of re-

source support each semester. These courses are not for credit.









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COMMERCE & COMPUTER EDUCATION

THE “GATE” WAY TO YOUR FUTURE

These courses are Practical & Applied Arts electives:

ACCOUNTING 10 (ACC10)

Prerequisite: None

Accounting 10 is a computerized (Simply Accounting)

and “hands-on” introductory accounting course. The

complete accounting cycle for an entrepreneurial

service firm will be covered. Some concepts such as

recording in journals, posting to ledgers, practical banking

applications (cheques, reconciliation, and statements),

and EXCEL spreadsheets will be used in the preparation

of financial reports. This course will also be offered online,

via the computer, through the Saskatoon Public School’s

Online Learning Centre (see page 8).



ACCOUNTING 20 (ACC20)

Prerequisite: ACC10

This course is an introduction to managerial COMPUTER / INFORMATION PROCESSING 20 (CPR20)

accounting and will be helpful to students who are Prerequisite: CPR10

considering accounting as a career. Advanced levels Microsoft Office—Word and Publisher. Computer use is

of Excel are used for constructing graphs, preparing geared toward business applications and software.

budgets, variance analysis, comparative income

Students learn advanced word processing, how to design

statements and cost-volume-profit-analysis. This course

will also be offered online, via the computer, through the their computer workplace, and page layout through the use

Saskatoon Public School’s Online Learning Centre. of graphics and information. Students will create their own

(see page 8). newsletter and design their own business card. Keyboard

ACCOUNTING 30 (ACC30) speed and accuracy is enhanced using Cortez Peters

Prerequisite: Accounting 20 software.

Online instruction is an integral part of this course.

This course is an introduction to managerial COMPUTER / INFORMATION PROCESSING 30 (CPR30)

accounting and will be helpful to students who are Prerequisite: CPR10 or CPR20

considering accounting as a career. Advanced levels of Microsoft Office—Word and Access. Computer use is

Excel are used for constructing graphs, preparing geared toward advanced topics such as database,

budgets, variance analysis, comparative income creating professional documents, ergonomics and web

statements and cost-volume- profit-analysis. This course page design. Keyboarding speed and accuracy is

will also be offered online, via the computer, through the

Saskatoon Public School’s Online Learning Centre enhanced using Cortez Peters software.

(see page 8).

COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA 20 (CME20)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 30 (ENT30) Prerequisite: None. Grade 10 students are welcome.

Prerequisite: None If you are interested in creative story telling using audio

Want to learn how to start your own business? Sign up production and film to tell your stories then this course is

for Entrepreneurship where students will develop for you. Students will learn basic film terminology, camera

entrepreneurial skills that will enable them to creatively shots and lighting technique. Hands on lab activities will

solve problems, identify entrepreneurial opportunities, help you hone your skills before producing a video

generate ideas and develop a successful business plan. production. Setting up blog sites and discussing legal and

Mentors from the community and group activities are an ethical issues related to film and media round out this

integral part of the course. fascinating course.

COMPUTER / INFORMATION PROCESSING 10 (CPR10) COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA 30 (CME30)

Prerequisite: None, but Commerce and Computer 9 is highly Prerequisite: CME 20 is recommended or by permission of the

recommended. teacher.

Microsoft Office—Word, Excel and PowerPoint—what There will be a strong emphasis on all three phases of

more do you need to truly function efficiently on your filmmaking including preproduction, production and

computer? Word processing, spreadsheet, and postproduction focusing on solid script writing and the

presentations are all aspects of this computer class. ethics of media and how it impacts our world. Students

Emphasis is on developing proper keyboarding technique, will develop a portfolio of audio & film projects and

interactive media.

speed, and accuracy.

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ENGLISH

ENGLISH A 10 (ELA10 / ELA11) ENGLISH A 30 (ELA30 / ELA30)

Prerequisite: ELA09 and ELB09 Prerequisite: ELA20—open to grade 12 only

Students will explore two of the three themes (Challenges, National issues are addressed as reflected in the

Canadian Frontiers, or The Unknown) through various writ- traditional and contemporary literature of Canada

ing forms. The development of reading, writing, speaking, and its regions. Themes are Canada - The Ex-

listening and viewing skills are integral parts of the course. perience of Place; Canada - The National Character;

and Canada - History and Heroes. The development of

ENGLISH B 10 (ELB10 / ELB11) reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing skills

Prerequisite: ELA09 and ELB09 are integral parts of the course. This course will also be

Students will explore two of the three themes (Equality, De- offered online, via the computer, through the Saskatoon Pub-

cisions, or Environment) through various writing forms. The lic School’s Online Learning Centre (see page 8).

development of reading, writing, speaking, listening and

viewing skills are integral parts of the course. ENGLISH B 30 (ELB30 / ELB31)

Prerequisite: ELA20—open to grade 12 only

DEVELOPMENTAL ELA10 / ELA20 (REA10 / REA20) Global perspectives are examined using traditional

(READ TO SUCCEED) (Elective Course Credit) and contemporary world literature. Themes are

This literacy course is inquiry-based, where students are World Perspectives, Cultural Heroes, The Human

encouraged to select topics and reading material based on Condition, and The Social Experience. The develop-

their own interests and ability. The course is designed to ment of reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing

meet the diverse needs of students, and to provide a place skills are integral parts of the course. This course will

for authentic learning. Through inquiry-based projects, stu- also be offered online, via the computer, through the Saska-

dents improve skills in all aspects of language including toon Public School’s Online Learning Centre (see page 8).

reading, writing, speaking and visual representation. The

CREATIVE WRITING 30 (CRW30)

focus of the course is to provide students with academic Prerequisite: Students must be in their fourth year of secon-

support, to improve upon language skills and to provide an dary school. Creative Writing 20 is recommended.

opportunity for student success. A recommendation must Are you passionate about writing? This course

take place by a counselor, resource teacher, or subject will allow you to explore the genre or theme of

teacher before participating in this class. (English as an your choice. You will write daily, developing your

additional language students please refer to page 22 of this

craft through assigned exercises and generating and

booklet)

refining your work in a series of portfolios. You will also

ENGLISH A 20 (ELA20 / ELA21) edit the work of other young writers and explore the pub-

Prerequisite: ELA10/ELA11 and ELB10/ELB11 lished works of significant writers in your genre. We

Students will explore the themes of Reflections and An- strongly encourage students to complete Creative Writ-

ticipations through various writing forms. The develop- ing 20 prior to registering in this class; those who have

ment of reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing not done so must seek department coordinator permis-

skills are integral parts of the course. sion prior to registering in CW30. This class is not a

substitute for any required English Language class. This

CREATIVE WRITING 20 (ELW20) course will also be offered online, via the computer, through

Prerequisite: ELA10 and ELB10 or completion of ELA10 and the Saskatoon Public School’s Online Learning Centre (see

the permission of the teacher page 8).

Creative Writing fosters the excitement of writing in a

workshop atmosphere where you have numerous

opportunities to write in a variety of genres. You will

acquire the expertise to generate ideas, develop lan-

guage precision, edit with understanding and confidently

deliver a published work to an audience. Creative Writing

develops important life skills such as communication, time

management, self-expression and critical and creative

thinking. This course will also be offered online, via the com-

puter, through the Saskatoon Public School’s Online learning

Centre (see page 8).







English Language Arts

EL A 09 EL A10 / A11 EL20 EL A30 /A31 *ELW20

EL B 09 EL B10 / B11 EL B30/ B31 *CRW30

* This class may not be substituted for the compulsory EL20 or 30 credits.

It is advised that students complete one grade level before moving on to the next.



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FINE ARTS (DRAMA, MUSIC and VISUAL ART)

BAND 10 (BAN10-N) JAZZ STUDIES 30 (JAZ30)

Prerequisite: Band 09 or permission of the teacher—must be Recommended: Jazz Studies 20—must be enrolled in Band30

registered in grade 10 Jazz Studies 30 is an extension of Jazz Studies 20. It

A variety of concert band repertoire will be studied. also runs in conjunction with the Jazz I Ensemble.

The development of instrumental technique and music More time will be spent playing in combos and more

theory skills continues. Participation at festivals and emphasis will be placed upon the development of

public concerts is expected from the students. Band material for performance by the students themselves.

10 is non semestered. Combo performances throughout the year will be

expected. Students completing this class will have the

BAND 20 (BAN20-N) ability to play many of the jazz standards as well as

Prerequisite: Band 10 or permission of the teacher solo in a variety of styles and keys.

Technical and musical demands on the student

increase as does the level of performance. Emphasis CHORAL 10/20/30 (CHO10-N/CHO20-N/CHO30-N)

is placed upon individual development in playing, Students will develop their vocal technique and learn

listening and theory skills. Performance demands are choral repertoire from a variety of musical periods and

greater than previous levels. Band 20 is non styles. Participation at festivals and concerts is

semestered. expected. This class meets before school and

therefore may be taken as an eleventh class.

BAND 30 (BAN30-N) Performance demands are greater than previous

Prerequisite: Band 20 or permission of the teacher levels.

Band 30 students often take leadership roles as

section leaders and coaches for younger students.

Expectations of Band 30 are individual, technical and

DRAMA 10 (DRA10)

Prerequisite: Any grade ten, eleven or twelve student

musical development and, where possible, musical may enroll in this class.

independence. Music literature covered at the 30 level The Drama 10 course is an exciting introduction to the world

aims to give the student a wide variety of musical of drama and theatre. The main focus of this course is on

styles and knowledge of many of the master works for personal development and acting skills. Units of study

band. Band 30 is non semestered. include mime, improvisation, movement & speech and script

study. Students will develop a broad range of acting skills

and confidence on and off the stage. Students will conclude

the course with a short one-act play performed in front of an

audience. Regular attendance is mandatory.



DRAMA 20 (DRA20)

Prerequisite: Drama 10 is recommended or permission of the

teacher.

Drama 20 is open to grade eleven and twelve students. This

course is intended to help you develop motivation, self-

discipline and self-confidence. Drama 20 builds on the

Drama 10 course and focuses on continued personal

development and acting skills. This will be accomplished

JAZZ STUDIES 20 (JAZ20) through group building, speech & movement, character

Prerequisite: You must take Band 20 at the same time. development, improvisation, self-exploration, script studying,

Jazz Studies 20 is an extension of the Jazz I and directing. Students will produce monologues and a

Ensemble. Students will have the opportunity to collective work for an audience to conclude the semester.

extend their basic knowledge Regular attendance is mandatory.

in jazz. There will be more in

depth work on improvisation,

history of jazz and the

enhancement of listening

and theory skills. Concert

attendance will be mandatory

and emphasis will be on

performing in small combos

as well as in the big band

format.



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DRAMA 30 (DRA30) painting and clay. Students are encouraged to develop

Prerequisite: Drama 20 is recommended or permission creativity and originality in their artwork.

of the teacher.

The emphasis of this course is on performance in both VISUAL ART 30 (VAR30)

improvised and scripted work. Drama 30 builds on the Drama Recommended: Visual Art 20

10 & 20 courses helping you to develop motivation, self- or permission of the Fine Arts Coordinator.

discipline and self-confidence, focusing on projects in acting, This studio-based course emphasizes in-depth work

directing, writing and producing. The dramatic components of

and the creative process. Activities may include pencil

speech & movement, character development, improvisation

and exploration of various theatre styles throughout history drawing, book binding, paper making, watercolour,

will be examined. Regular attendance is mandatory. acrylic painting, sculpture, clay pottery, art history and

critiques. Students are encouraged to develop an art

portfolio.

THEATRE ARTS 20/30 (THE20 / THE30)

Prerequisite: Not Open to Grade 10 students.

Theatre Arts 20 is a hands-on course for those who Metal Art—Mix Visual art design with welding

and come up with unique masterpieces. Team

want to learn diverse skills. Learn to use a lighting

taught by an art and welding specialist, you will

board and lights and mix your own sounds. Give a

have sculpture and welding experiences. You

friend a broken nose through the art of stage make-up. will receive either an Art 10, 20, or 30 credit or a

Those enrolled in the course will also have the welding 10, 20 or 30 credit.

opportunity to design and make their own properties,

sets and costumes. Students can gain course credit

for work done on productions in the school and in the

community. Other General Electives









VISUAL ART 10 (VAR10) GUITAR 10 (GUI10)

Prerequisite: None Recommended: None

This studio-based course emphasizes the development Basic guitar technique, note reading, and chording are

of various materials and technical skills. Projects may introduced. It is helpful if students have access to a

include drawing, painting, clay, collage, printmaking, guitar for home practice.

sculpture and art history.

GUITAR 20 (GUI20)

Recommended: Guitar 10 or permission of the teacher.

This class is a continuation of Guitar 10. It is helpful if

students have access to a guitar for home practice.



GUITAR 30 (GUI30)

Prerequisite: Guitar 20 or permission of the teacher.

This class is a continuation of Guitar 20. It is helpful if

students have access to a guitar for home practice.









VISUAL ART 20 (VAR20)

Recommended: Visual Art 10

or permission of the Fine Arts Coordinator.

This studio-based course examines various styles of art

such as realism and impressionism. Projects may

include pencil drawing, ink drawing, watercolour, acrylic



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HOME ECONOMICS

COMMERCIAL COOKING 10 (COC10) FOODS AND MORE SURVEY 10 (FOO10)

Prerequisite: None This class is designed to be a hands on class in the

This class gives students an opportunity to develop areas of food, sewing and design. Students will learn

basic food preparation skills in the areas of: quick about different techniques in foods by means of a

breads, cookies, soups, salads, and sandwiches. cake decorating unit, four food group recipes and

Measuring skills, terminology, proper cooking taste test labs. Students are expected to try

techniques, safety, and nutrition are a central focus. everything not only in skill but in taste. In sewing

Students will have an opportunity to earn a Public students will make mittens, bags, stockings, tote

Health Food Safe Certificate. Students learn about the bags and projects of their choice. In design the

food service industry and practice their skills while students will be introduced to the Design Cycle and

serving on the school cafeteria line. do projects based on food, sewing and interior design

and their own interests. Students are responsible for

COMMERCIAL COOKING 20 (COC20) the material they use in their sewing projects.

Prerequisite: Commercial Cooking 10

This class builds on the skills learned in Commercial

Cooking 10. Yeast breads, pastry, appetizers, poultry

and breakfast are the main areas of study. Each

student will have an opportunity to be a “guest chef” as

they demonstrate a favorite recipe to the class.

Commercial food preparation techniques will be

practiced in the school cafeteria kitchen as students

prepare food for and serve on the cafeteria line.

. INTERIOR DESIGN 30 (INT30)

Prerequisite: None; Open to Grades 11 and 12.

Elements and principles of design are taken and

COMMERCIAL COOKING 30 (COC30)

interwoven throughout the course in many forms:

Prerequisite: Commercial Cooking 20

decorating a house, planning of a house, furniture

Students will start the

selection, colour schemes, wall elevation and

semester off with a unit on

perspective drawings, traffic patterns, floor plans, eco

cakes. The central focus of

friendly products. The students learn through doing,

Commercial Cooking 30 is

hearing guest speakers, and through research. The

ethnic cooking. Mexican,

final for this course takes all the material learned and

Greek and Italian are just

combines it into a dream house project.

some of the cuisines that are

studied. As a group, students

will plan, prepare and serve

dinner to invited guests. Time

will be spent in the cafeteria

kitchen preparing food to be

served on the cafeteria line.









CLOTHING, TEXTILE, AND FASHION 30 (CLO30)

Prerequisite: None—This class is available to grade 11

and 12 students.

This course examines what is popular in fashion now

and in history and how it relates to our personalities.

Students will learn how to use the sewing machine,

computerized sewing machine and serger. Students

will then learn advanced sewing skills to help them

design, develop a pattern and execute a final

product. Students are responsible for the material

they use for all projects.



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10-12 Mathematics Pathways Framework

K-9 Mathematics









Math 11 Workplace and Apprenticeship Foundations of Mathematics

Mathematics 10 and Pre-calculus 10









Math 21 Workplace and Apprenticeship Pre-calculus 20 Foundations of

Mathematics 20 Mathematics 20









Workplace and Apprenticeship Pre-calculus 30 Foundations of

Mathematics 30 Mathematics 30









Calculus 30









Source: 2010 Saskatchewan Curriculum - Ministry of Education









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MATHEMATICS

Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 (MWA10) functions, quadratic equations, inequalities, reciprocal

Prerequisite: Mathematics 9 functions, sequences and series.

This course is designed to provide students with the Mathematics A30 (MTA30)

mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills Prerequisite: Mathematics 20

identified for entry into post-secondary programs in This is a challenging course designed for students who

trades and technology, and for direct entry into the work wish to pursue post secondary education. It is

force. Topics include: measurement, trigonometry, recommended that students with less than 65% in Math 20

geometry, consumer math, and algebra. are advised not to take Math A30. Topics studied include

permutations, combinations, data analysis, polynomials,

Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 exponents, radicals, relations, functions, linear systems

(MFP10) and trigonometry. This course will also be offered online, via

Prerequisite: Mathematics 09 Enriched (MFP10E) the computer, through the Saskatoon Public School’s Online

This course is designed to provide students with the Learning Centre (see page 8).

mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills

identified for entry into post-secondary programs. Mathematics B30 (MTB30)

Topics include: measurement, trigonometry, exponents, Prerequisite: MathematicsA30

polynomials, factoring, irrational numbers, and relations This intensive course is designed for senior students who

and functions. wish to pursue post-secondary studies that require

intensive mathematics preparation. Examples are

engineering, commerce and math/sciences. It is

PLEASE NOTE: Due to curriculum renewal brought recommended students should have a mark of at least

about from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Learning there 65% in Mathematics A30 before taking Mathematics B30.

will be changes made to the Mathematics curriculum in Topics covered include: probability, statistics, data

our province. This year the Mathematics program at analysis, matrices, complex numbers, quadratic equations,

grade 11 will replace the old Math 20 course with the polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic

following: functions. This course will also be offered online, via the

computer, through the Saskatoon Public School’s Online

Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 20 Learning Centre (see page 8).

(MWA 20)

Prerequisite: Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 Mathematics C30 (MTC30)

This course is designed to provide students with the Prerequisite: Mathematics B30

mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills It is recommended students should have a mark of at least

identified for entry into the majority of trades and for 65% in their previous math class. This course extends the

direct entry into the work force. Topics include: financial intensive mathematical experiences of Mathematics B30 to

mathematics, algebra, logical reasoning, geometry and include mathematical proof, conic sections, circular

number sense. functions, trigonometric applications, identities and

equations. Credit for Mathematics C30 will not be given

Foundations of Mathematics 20 (MAF 20)

without Mathematics B30. This course will also be offered

online, via the computer, through the Saskatoon Public

Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 (or School’s Online Learning Centre

Math 10) (see page 8).

This course is designed to provide students with the

mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills Calculus 30 (CAL30)

identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do Prerequisite: Mathematics C30

not require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics This course is academically demanding and is intended for

include: logical reasoning, proportional reasoning, the above average student. This course is designed to

geometry, trigonometry, algebra, statistics and give students a basic understanding of Calculus. It is

probability. intended for students who will take a math class at the

university level. The course deals with limits, derivatives,

Pre-Calculus 20 (MPC 20) problem solving, integration, areas and volumes. It is

Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 (or recommended students should have a mark of at least

Math 10) 75% in Math B30 and Math C30 before taking Calculus.

This pathway is designed to provide students with the

mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills

identified for entry into post-secondary programs that

require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include:

absolute value, radicals, trigonometry, rational

expressions and equations, factoring, quadratic





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SCIENCES

BIOLOGY 20 (BIO20) robotics provides a wide and varied learning approach

Prerequisite: Science 10 to programming. This course serves as a foundation

This introduction to Biology includes the study of ecology, for Computer Science 30 and/or post-secondary

evolution, and the classification of microbes, plants and programming courses. Students weak in mathematics

animals. Laboratory work includes microscopy and and logical reasoning should take this course in grade

dissection. 11 rather than grade 10.



BIOLOGY 30 (BIO30) COMPUTER SCIENCE 30 (CSC30)

Prerequisite: Biology 20 and Chemistry 20 are recommended. Prerequisite: Computer Science 20

Topics include biochemistry, cell biology, DNA The emphasis in this course is on structured problem

and proteins, genetics, human body systems and solving. The language used is Delphi, a visual

societal issues. Rat dissection is included. programming language with ties to VISUAL BASIC and

This course will also be offered online, via the computer, Pascal. Macro programming may also be introduced.

through the Saskatoon Public School’s Online Learning Other topics may include: student designed robotics,

Centre (see page 8).

Internet programming (JavaScript and Java), and object-

oriented programming. Computer Science 30 is an

CHEMISTRY 20 (CHE20)

Prerequisite: Science 10 Mathematics 10 is recommended. excellent introduction to post-secondary computer

The language of chemistry, the mole concept, chemical science courses. This course will also be offered online, via

the computer, through the Saskatoon Public School’s Online

calculations involving mass and volume, a study of Learning Centre (see page 8).

gases, solutions, and their properties, atomic structure

and the periodic table are studied.

PHYSICS 20 (PHY20)

Prerequisite: Science 10, Mathematics 20 is recommended

CHEMISTRY 20 ADVANCED (CHE20A) This course is intended as an introduction to the

Prerequisite: Science 10 Advanced or Recommendation by

Science Teacher.

processes of physics. Major topics are: the use of

The Chemistry 20 Advanced covers the material of a mathematics in physics, the behaviour of light,

regular Chemistry class but in greater detail and at an geometrical optics, wave behaviour, sound and an

accelerated pace. It also includes an organic chemistry introduction to motion. Laboratory activities form a major

unit. While the course is offered as part of the Advanced portion of this course. One section of this course will be

offered as non-semestered to back the Band 20 course,

Program, students who performed strongly in the

which is also non-semestered.

chemistry unit in Grade 10 and who have strong math

skills are encouraged to register. A recommendation

from your science teacher is required. PHYSICS 30 (PHY30)

Prerequisite: Physics 20, and mark of 70% or above in

Mathematics A30 is recommended.

CHEMISTRY 30 (CHE30) This course is intended primarily for students who plan to

Prerequisite: Chemistry 20

study Science in a post secondary institution. The major

The course covers energy changes in chemical reactions,

topics are kinematics, dynamics, mechanical energy,

reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, solutions, solubility,

electricity and nuclear physics. There is a heavy

acid-base concepts, oxidation-reduction reactions and the

emphasis on mathematical problem solving. While

theory and operation of electrochemical cells. Other

science projects are emphasized, laboratory activities

topics such as organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry and

form a minor portion of this course. This course will also

molecular structure are included as time permits. This be offered online, via the computer, through the Saskatoon

course will also be offered online, via the computer, through Public School’s Online Learning Centre (see page 8).

the Saskatoon Public School’s Online Learning Centre (see

page 8).

SCIENCE 10 (SCI10)

Prerequisite: Science 09

COMPUTER SCIENCE 20 (CSC20)

Prerequisite: Science 10

A laboratory, hands-on approach is used in the course to

This course emphasizes using the computer as a problem cover a variety of science topics in biology, chemistry,

-solving tool. The programming language is VISUAL physics and general science. Topics include chemical

BASIC. Introduction to student-designed reactions, motion, weather, ecosystems and Science

Fair.

Biology 20 Biology 30

Science 09 Science 10 Chemistry 20 Chemistry 30

Physics 20 Physics 30

Computer Science 20 Computer Science 30



Science 09 Mod Science 11 Science 21







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SCIENCE 11 (SCI11) ROBOTICS 20 (CSC20-R)

Prerequisite: Science 09 and approval of the Science Prerequisite: Science 10

Department This program is designed to

This course is intended for those students who have help students master the

experienced difficulty in previous science classes. fundamentals of robotics and

Selected units from the Science 10 curriculum are the engineering design

presented appropriately to assist understanding. On process. This is accomplished

completion, students may select Science 21 or Biology while learning to use industry-

20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20 with teacher approval. leading Inventor design

software. A comprehensive

robotics curriculum created for

secondary schools: VEX Robotics Design System

combined with Autodesk Inventor Professional software

will be used. This modular and project-based

curriculum teaches the design process in an engaging,

hands-on manner to challenge, motivate, and inspire

students. Introduction to student-designed robotics

provides a wide and varied learning approach to

SCIENCE 21 (SCI21) programming. This course serves as a foundation for

Prerequisite: Science 10 or Science 11 and approval of Robotics 30 and/or post-secondary engineering and

the Science Department computer programming courses. Credit granted for

This course is intended for those students who require Computer Science 20.

a 20 level science credit to graduate. Major topics may

include Ecological Organization, Introduction to

Chemistry, Disease, Nutrition, Electricity,

Environmental Issues or Astronomy.









ROBOTICS 30 (CSC30-R)

Prerequisite: Robotics 20

This program is a further extension of Robotics 20.

While still project based it will focus on building a robot

from the ground up. Students will lead in the creation of

engineering projects. The program will focus on the

building of electrical components and construction of

THERE ARE ALWAYS MANY COOL THINGS TO full scale robots in an industrial environment. The skills

GET INVOLVED IN AT WALTER MURRAY students will develop will include engineering design,

team building, programming, electronics, and

fabrication. This course serves as a foundation for post

-secondary electrical technology, engineering and

computer programming courses. Credit granted for

Practical and Applied Arts 30.



I had some really good experiences while I

attended Walter Murray. My teachers and coaches

helped me achieve things I did not think I could do. I’m

glad I got involved in many extra curricular activities and

this helped me to enjoy my time at the school. It is very

true that you get out of high school what you put into it,

so take advantage while you can! Go Marauders, Go!

Gene Makowsky—#60, Saskatchewan Roughriders

~Walter Murray alumnus~







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SECOND LANGUAGES

FRENCH 10 (FRE10) GERMAN 30 (GER30)

Prerequisite: French 09 Prerequisite: German 20

Project work is central to this course. Language is Topics of interest in German 30 are based partially on

presented with a final communication task in mind. students’ interests, but usually include “Gesundheit”,

Students will use French orally and in writing to “Deutsche Geschichte”, “Die Deutschen Bundesländer”

express their ideas on topics such as: advertising, and a novel study. Literature, films, videos and other

driving, the francophone world and friendship. This is supplementary materials continue to widen students’

a resource-based program including materials from vocabulary, grammar and cultural understanding.

“Entre Amis II” and “Entre Amis III”.



FRENCH 20 (FRE20)

Prerequisite: French 10

This course is project-based. Each unit

contains both oral and written projects.

Areas of study include planning a

voyage, lifestyles, careers, and the

newspaper. A variety of resource

materials will be used including “Entre JAPANESE 10 (JAP10)

Prerequisite: None

Amis III”. Students at this level have

Japanese 10 is an introduction to the Japanese

the opportunity to participate in a three-

language. The main focus is on oral and written

week exchange with Tours France or in a three-month

communication. Listening with understanding is also

Saskatchewan-Quebec exchange.

stressed. One of the Japanese writing systems,

Hiragana, will be introduced. Students will also learn

FRENCH 30 (FRE30)

Prerequisite: French 20 some Kanji characters (pictographic, Chinese

Refinement of oral and written skills is the focus of this characters). The vocabulary acquired in the course will

course. Students will prepare written and oral projects be written in Hiragana. The cultural component of the

in areas including language and culture, the media, course will deal with everyday social communication

personal relationships and current events. A variety of and etiquette. Various culturally related activities such

resources will be used including “En Direct” I and II. as origami, learning songs, cooking, and crafts will be

introduced to stimulate an interest in Japanese culture.

GERMAN 10 (GER10)

Prerequisite: None JAPANESE 20 (JAP20)

German 10 is an introductory course for students who Prerequisite: Japanese 10

have no prior knowledge of German. It is project- Japanese 20 is the natural extension of Japanese 10.

based and includes the topics “Me and My Family”, The main focus continues to be oral and written

“My Hobbies”, “School” and “Travel”. Emphasis is on communication and listening with understanding at an

both oral and written communication. Students intermediate level. The use of Hiragana increases and

interested in participating in the three-month exchange becomes more complex with the introduction of more

program with Germany must apply when they are in complex grammar. Another writing system, Katakana,

German 10. will be introduced and continued development of Kanji

writing will be stressed. The cultural component of the

GERMAN 20 (GER20) course deals with situations in daily life in Japan.

Prerequisite: German 10 Additional culturally related activities are included in the

German 20 begins with a review of German 10. The course.

projects include holding a fashion show, producing a

catalogue, producing a cooking show, writing fairy JAPANESE 30 (JAP30)

tales and planning dream vacations. Emphasis Prerequisite: Japanese 20

continues to be both oral and written communication. Japanese 30 takes oral and written communication to a

more advanced level and deals, in particular, with

complex everyday expressions. The students will

continue to learn more Japanese writing, focusing on

the development of their Kanji writing. The cultural

component of the course focuses on understanding

and developing flexibility and sensitivity in the cultural

differences between Canada and Japan.



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SOCIAL SCIENCES & NATIVE STUDIES

HISTORY 10 (HIS10) NATIVE STUDIES 10 (NAT10)

Prerequisite: Social Studies 09 Students will examine Aboriginal perspectives on

The History 10 course is divided into five units of study: decision-making, equity and equality, leadership, family

Kings and Revolution, Industrialization - Rich and Poor, values, social organization and the environment.

Nations and Nationalism, Imperialism and Native Studies 10 concentrates on positive images of

Colonization, and Causes of WWI. The goal is to help First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. It reinforces and

students understand today’s world by studying the complements the beliefs and values of the peoples,

people, the ideas and the events of the 1700’s and and presents materials in a continuum of traditional,

1800’s. historical and contemporary perspectives.

Units of study include; Identity and Worldviews,

HISTORY 11 (HIS11) Community and Kinship, Governance and Economics.

Prerequisite: Social Studies 09

Similar to the History 10 course, History 11 My time as a student at Walter Murray was years ago but I

concentrates more on the events that made the 19th enjoyed it thoroughly!! The teachers have changed but not

the school’s philosophy. The teachers care about the stu-

century a critical period in world history as well as dents and this creates a positive atmosphere which makes

developing basic skills in reading and writing. going to school an enjoyable experience.

Dave King—Olympic/NHL Hockey Coach

HISTORY 20 (HIS20) ~Walter Murray alumnus~

Prerequisite: History 10 and it is encouraged that students

take this course in their grade 11 or 12 year.

This course will focus on the major events of the NATIVE STUDIES 20 (NAT20)

twentieth century: the impact of World War I, Prerequisite: History 10 and students are encouraged to take

totalitarian dictators against the liberal democracies, this course in their grade11 or 12 year.

World War II, Superpowers and the Cold War, the UN The aim of Native Studies 20 is to allow students to

and the Third World and global issues. examine historical and contemporary issues relating to

Indigenous people of the world. This course focuses

HISTORY 21 (HIS21) on such themes as; self-determination, self-

Prerequisite: History 10 or 11 government, cultural development, socio-economic

This course will survey the people and the events that development, and social injustice.

contributed to make our world what it is today. Recent

history such as the Russian Revolution, the two World NATIVE STUDIES 30 (NAT30)

Wars, and the conflicts in Vietnam and the Persian Prerequisite: History 10 or Native Studies 10. Open to Grade

Gulf will be studied side by side with current events in 12 only.

an attempt to make sense of this century. This is a course that examines contemporary

Canadian Aboriginal issues. Five major units

HISTORY 30 (HIS30) including; Aboriginal and treaty rights,

Prerequisite: History 10 is highly recommended—open to governance, land claims and treaty land entitlements,

grade 12 students only. This course gives special economic development and social development trace

attention to the effects of political, geographic, the historical basis to gain insights into current issues

economic, social, and international forces on that face Canada’s Aboriginal people. This course will

Canada’s development as a nation. Students also will also be offered online, via the computer, through the

be expected to follow current events. Some of the Saskatoon Public School’s Online Learning Centre (see

page 8).

major themes will be the Aboriginal world view,

Confederation, the Northwest Rebellions, Canada’s

wartime roles, Canadian unity, Canada’s changing LAW 30 (LAW30)

Prerequisite: History 10 or 11 is recommended.

international relationships, constitutional issues and

Students will gain an understanding of practical

political development.

law. Themes such as Constitutional law,

This course will also be offered online, via the

computer, through the Saskatoon Public School’s Canadian criminal law, civil law, History of Law,

Online Learning Centre (see page 8). contract law, and appreciation of the citizen’s rights and

responsibilities in a democratic society. The core

HISTORY 31 (HIS31) content will be supplemented with field trips, guest

Prerequisite: History 11 — History 21 is recommended. speakers, mock trials and case studies. This course

This course material parallels History 30 with more will also be offered online, via the computer, through the

Saskatoon Public School’s Online Learning Centre (see

attention to developing basic skills such as reading and

page 8).

writing.



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WORLD RELIGIONS 30 (WOR 30) LIFE TRANSITIONS 20 (LIF20)

Prerequisite: History 10 or 11. No prerequisite required.

This course is a comparative examination of Today it is essential that young people be able to

many of the world's religions. Students will have cope effectively with change. This course helps

an opportunity to study the origins, development, students to deal with changes throughout their

and principle beliefs of these religions. In lifetime. Topics include; personal life – self-

addition, opportunities will be provided for esteem, communication and personality,

students to understand the influential role religion relationships, family, dating and marriage,

has played, or is playing, on a personal, cultural, careers and planning, aptitudes, time

national and international level. management, stress, and sexuality in

adolescence.

LIFE TRANSITIONS 30 (LIF30)

No prerequisite required.

This course deals with major changes

encountered throughout one’s life in the family,

work place and health care. There will be

PSYCHOLOGY 30 (PSY30)

opportunity to discuss and predict the

Open to Grade 11 and 12 students only.

This course is the study of human development consequences of changes and formulate

across the time spans of human life. Students strategies to adapt. Topics include; our health

will learn about human growth and changes in care system, conflicts in relationships,

development associated with age, including the reproductive health, parenting, money

various stages of development from conception management, independent living and career

to old age and will apply such knowledge to planning.

investigate issues in their everyday lives.







PHYSICAL EDUCATION



MARAUDER HOCKEY PROGRAM

Education on Ice

The fall of 2007 saw the establishment of Saskatchewan’s first in-school hockey program at Walter

Murray Collegiate. It opened with 24 grade 9 students, 17 males and 7 females in one section. It is an

elective course that these students made the choice to take. Students are on the ice twice each week

and each session is 1 hour in length. The Hockey Canada Skills development course provides the cur-

riculum base which allows every student to develop and improve skating, passing, puck handling and

shooting skills regardless of where they enter into the program. The on-ice portion runs from early Sep-

tember through to the end of April. May and June will be dedicated to out of season training opportunities

that will complement the on-ice instruction. On days that these students are not on ice they are scheduled

in to physical education courses. This provides each student with a well-rounded physical activity oppor-

tunity which definitely addresses their health and fitness needs. The cost of participating in the hockey

program is set at $300.00 for the year. This includes all ice rentals, transportation of students and equip-

ment, a team jersey and a pair of hockey socks. It also off-sets the assistant instructor costs as well as all

on-ice equipment used.



The fall of 2008 saw the expansion of the hockey program in to the grade 10 year as well as for grade 9’s.

If enrollment is sufficient there will be an opportunity for a female section as well as male sections. There

will be an application process for all students that wish to enter in to the hockey program. For more infor-

mation please watch for an open house informational meeting near the end of January as well you may

contact Walter Murray directly at 683-7850 or by email bradshawb@spsd.sk.ca

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

WELLNESS 10 (WLF10-girls or WLM10-boys) number of different sports. This course will be great for

Prerequisite: Physical Education 09. athletes that want to train hard for their sport and for

The aim of this course is to develop a desire in students students that want to train hard just to be fit. There will be

to pursue wellness as a lifelong behaviour and learn to some travel out of school and students have to be

incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. responsible for their own travel to facilities. The fee for the

Students will investigate many lifestyle and wellness course is $40.00. Evaluation will be based on attitude,

topics, while still maintaining a high focus on physical tests, assignments, volunteer hours and completion of a

activity. Evaluation in this course will be based on personal fitness program. The course can be modified to

attitude, attendance, tests, assignments and attainment of account for peak periods in each athlete’s season. Note

fitness goals. Students will receive a percentage mark on that this course will only be offered if there is sufficient

their report card. WMCI gym clothes and proper running enrollment.

shoes must be worn.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 30 (PED30)

Leadership and Sport Management

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 20 (PED20)

Prerequisite: Physical Education (Wellness) 10.

Prerequisite: Wellness 10 and students must have

This new course is designed and offered to students who

demonstrated mature and responsible behavior.

have an interest in organizing and planning sporting

The focus of this course is teaching a variety of lifetime

events. The emphasis is on leadership through

recreational activities to students. Activities may include:

management and organization. Students can expect to

scuba diving, aquatics, racquetball, golf, broomball,

engage the student body in events such as our Intramural

horseshoes, self defense, recreational games, first aid,

program, B.M.W, M.I.T and other program planning. This

five-pin bowling, curling, wall climbing and fitness facility

course will provide opportunity for students to inquire

tours. Many activities will be held off-campus and

about, understand and prepare for possible careers within

therefore a class fee is required to partially cover the cost

the fitness industry. As well, students can research job

of facility and equipment rental. One section of this course

may be offered as non-semestered to back the Band 20

requirements, plan and develop these qualifications.

course, which is also non-semestered.

Active Living and Fitness Leadership 30 (ALF30)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 20: (ALF20) Prerequisite—AFL20—(designed and offered for

Active Living and Fitness Leadership- Girls Only females only).

Prerequisite: Physical Education (Wellness) 10 and This course is for those students who have made the

permission from the program instructors. decision on their own health and wellness and are ready to

This course is designed and offered for females only it be a leader for others as they see the benefit of promoting

allows students to learn more about and focus on their and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles for a lifetime for

own health and wellness as well as providing an themselves and others.

opportunity to promote and encourage lifelong healthy,

active lifestyles. This course is an opportunity to survey Exercise Science 30 (EXS30)

and participate in fitness programming and the fitness No Prerequisite.

industry. As well, students can research job requirements, All academic Physical Education class. Exercise Science

plan for and develop these qualifications. Fitness theory 30 will focus on the study of human movement and of body

and activities related to concepts being taught are the systems, factors, and principles involved in human

focus. Learn to live actively and provide leadership development. Students will learn about the effects of

through positive community interactions. physical activity on health and performance, the evolution

of physical activity and sports, and the factors that

HIGH PERFORMANCE SPECIAL PHYSICAL influence an individual’s participation in physical activity.

EDUCATION 20 (PED20E) The course prepares students for university programs in

Prerequisite: Wellness 10. physical education, kinesiology, recreation, sports

The purpose of the course is to promote administration, or any health profession.

healthy lifestyles by focusing on the

training aspect of sport. Students must

be prepared to train hard. Training

sessions may include: weight training,

tours to fitness facilities, plyometrics,

core strength, flexibility, quick feet drills,

running, biking, swimming, scuba diving, martial arts,

fitness classes, wall climbing and cross training from a





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TECHNOLOGY

AVIATION STUDIES 20 (AVI20) DRAFTING 10 (DRF10)

Prerequisite: Imagination and a positive attitude with Prerequisite: None

a genuine interest in discovering the aviation The Drafting 10 course is designed to introduce students

industry, building aircraft and Flying! (An to the techniques, practices and standards used in

application letter or interview may be required.) Computer Aided Design. Students will learn the basics of

The aviation Studies 20/30 is an exciting program that drafting including: sketching, working drawings,

will appeal to students who enjoy a “hands on” orthographic drawing, isometric drawing, oblique drawing,

sectional views, auxiliary views, pattern developments and

learning style. Students registered in this course will

basic 3-D modeling.

be eligible to participate in the world famous EAA

Young Eagles program which provides opportunities DRAFTING 20 (DRF20)

for flight with experienced pilots. Aviation Studies is Prerequisite: DRF10

intended for students who are interested in how and The Drafting 20 course is designed to introduce students

why an airplane flies and in the career aspects of to Architectural drafting techniques, practices and

rapidly growing aviation industry. The course will be standards through the exploration of design in residential

an integration of theory and practice. The content of construction. Students will follow the building code as they

this course includes topics required to write a produce a full set of plans for a house and a garage.

Transport Canada Private Pilot Examination. Topics

include Mechanics of Flight, Radio Communication,

Meteorology, Navigation, and Materials and

Fabrication with the use of aviation related tools.

Students will also spend time on flight simulators and DRAFTING 30 (DRF30)

will have the opportunity to build and fly their own Prerequisite: DRF20

The Drafting 30 course further explores mechanical

rubber and electric powered radio control flying

drafting through the implementation of common

models.

techniques, practices and standards. Using Computer

Aided Design, students will work with descriptive

AVIATION STUDIES 30 (AVI30) geometry, intersections, object revolutions, developments

Prerequisite: Aviation Studies 20

and 3D modeling. In addition, students will develop

The Aviation Studies 30 course is a continuation of the working drawings for assembled products and explore

Aviation Studies 20 class. The course will be an CNC manufacturing.

integration of theory and practice at a more advanced

level. This course will appeal to students who enjoy

working in cooperation with teachers in a mentorship

approach to course planning and career exploration.

Mentorship's may be explored with the Hub City Radio

Control Club, the Recreational Aircraft Association,

ELECTRONICS 10 (EEO10)

Prerequisite: None

Canadian Owners and Pilots Association and SIAST This is an introductory course in electricity and electronics.

Commercial Pilot program. Topics such as: air law, The course will introduce house wiring and analog devices

instruments, airmanship and advanced navigation will allowing opportunities for individual projects. The students

be included. The opportunity to further build aircraft will also be able to explore fabrication methods, computer

will also be part of the “hands on” approach. There technology, and micro-processors.

will be guest speakers from the industry and field trips

to aviation facilities. ELECTRONICS 20 (EEO20)

Prerequisite: Electronics 10

This course reviews and expands on the grade 10

coursework. Micro-processors and motor control systems

are introduced. The students will be able to build a variety

of projects using a variety of fabrication methods.



ELECTRONICS 30 (EEO30)

Prerequisite: Electronics 20

This course reviews and expands on basics learned in

grade 10 and 20. The emphasis will be on project

design and fabrication. Areas of study include: Audio,

control systems, robotics, and computers.





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PHOTOGRAPHICS 10 (PHO10) YEARBOOK PRODUCTION 10, 20, 30

Photography and Graphic Arts (GRA20G or GRA30G)

No prerequisite: Prerequisite: Same as Graphic Arts courses

This is an entry level course in digital and traditional Students will learn the skills to use an on-line program to

photography and graphic design. Units include: the reflex create the yearbook from cover to cover. Digital

camera, film developing, darkroom and basic screen- photography, layout, design and journalism will be the

printing. Design projects include: basic skill in graphic main areas of focus. The course would be offered in

illustration to computer design. Evaluation is 30% theory Semester One. A credit will be granted for Photography

and 70% projects. Students must pay for all supplies. 10 or Graphic Arts 20 or Graphic Arts 30, depending on

the student’s grade level and other courses already taken.

PHOTOGRAPHY 20 (PHO20)

Recommendation-Photography 10

This class uses both film and digital photography. It looks

at studio lighting, portraits, landscapes, and composition.

Students will learn Photoshop as a photo editing tool, and

also learn about photography as a profession. Students

will use digital SLR cameras in the portrait studio.



PHOTOGRAPHY 30 (PHO30)

Recommendation-Photography 20

This class focuses on the student’s artistic skill and

development of their own style. Students will use the

digital SLR cameras, along with Photoshop to enhance MACHINING 10 (MAC10)

their images. There is a darkroom component with the use Prerequisite: None

of a 35mm film camera, and a medium format twin reflex This course provides students with a hands-on

camera. Students will build a portfolio of their work. They approach to learning and developing skills for cutting,

will gain confidence with equipment and with shooting shaping and fastening metal. Students learn to use a

photographs of their choice. There is a short career variety of machine shop tools with an emphasis on

section involving working with a professional safety and proper operating procedures. Throughout

photographer. the course, students will develop their skills through the

use of manual and computer controlled machining.









GRAPHIC ARTS 20 (GRA20)

Recommendation-Photography 10 MACHINING 20 (MAC20)

Students will learn about the elements and principles of Prerequisite: Machining 10

design, along with the Photoshop program. The students In this course students will continue to develop their

will manipulate images, and create many projects machining skills through projects of greater complexity and

including a billboard design, posters for the school, accuracy. Students explore advanced turning operations

magazine ad design and silkscreen design. Project work with both manual and computer controlled machining

makes up 70% of the final mark. operation. The course includes a study of common types

of metals, cutting tools, heat treatment processes,

GRAPHIC ARTS 30 (GRA30) blueprint reading, CNC programming and related theory.

Recommendation-Graphics Arts 20

Student work will focus on developing a personal style,

and building on knowledge of design and PhotoShop. This MACHINING 30 (MAC30)

Prerequisite: Machining 20

class is project based and includes projects such as silk-

During this course, students will plan and perform

screening, package design, business logo and letterhead

advanced machining processes with a high degree of

design, poster creation, and simple PhotoShop animation.

precision. CNC programming is also explored in further

There is a short career component of working with a

detail through the design and implementation of original

professional graphic designer.

projects. Emphasis is placed on developing machine shop

practices for use as a hobby or career.

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MECHANICS 10 (MEC10) MECHANICAL & AUTOMOTIVE 30B (MEC30)

Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Mechanics 30A and permission of the teacher

This course is an introduction to mechanics. Students This is a course for advanced mechanics students who

will work with a variety of learning methods, including may wish to enter one of the mechanics trades, or

theory, presentations, hands on labs, and hands on me- would like some experience working at different me-

chanical repair. Units include measuring, engine disas- chanics job sites. The course takes place in school

sembly and assembly, carburetion, electrical systems, and at two short work placement sites in and around

and ignition. Students will also go through an automo- Saskatoon. Students are expected to work at their

tive unit dealing with finding and evaluating a used car, own pace, and will be working with universal joints and

a vehicle inspection lab, and an auto body panel lab. drive shafts, clutches, transfer cases, manual and

Finally, students work through diagnosing and repairing automatic transmissions, and others. Students are ex-

small engine problems of their choice. Students are pected to be proficient in the use of electronic service

expected to work at their own pace, and will be working manuals and diagnosing equipment, and to apply their

with safety equipment, hand and power tools, fasteners knowledge and skills to a wide range of mechanical

and gaskets, engines, and oils and fuels. systems. Students who are intending to enter the me-

chanics trade will be able to use this and any other me-

MECHANICAL & AUTOMOTIVE 20 (MEC20) chanics course as part of the required trade time to-

Prerequisite: Mechanics 10 ward their journey status in mechanics.

This course deals with basic automotive mechanics.

Students work with a variety of learning methods focus-

ing on automotive repair. They are expected to work at

their own pace, and will be working with tires, brakes,

engines, cooling systems, exhaust systems, electrical

systems and others. Students are expected to work

with their teacher and other students to diagnose and

repair automotive problems using up to date electronic

service manuals and diagnosing equipment. Emphasis

is placed on providing the student with a wide view of

the mechanical field, allowing them to study areas that

interest them most.







WELDING 10 (WLD10)

Prerequisite: None

The students will work in three major areas: oxy-

acetylene welding, electric arc welding, and M.I.G.

(Metallic Inert Gas). Students will learn safety and the

proper use of equipment prior to the commencement of

welding. Students will perform 16 arc welds, 14 oxy-

acetylene welds, and 8 M.I.G. welds. Upon the com-

pletion of the compulsory sections, students will spend

their remaining time working on student-oriented pro-

jects or teacher-directed projects with an emphasis on

design layout, fabrication and finishing. Students will

pay for their own projects in addition to a lab fee.

MECHANICS 30A (MEC30)

Prerequisite: Mechanics 20 WELDING 20 (WLD20)

This course deals with some basic automotive systems, Prerequisite: Welding 10 or permission of teacher

as well as some of the advanced systems in automotive Safety, welding terminology, and oxy-acetylene cutting

mechanics. Students work with a variety of learning in addition to an increased competency in the use of

methods focusing on automotive repair, and are ex- the electric arc, M.I.G. (Metallic Inert Gas), and T.I.G.

pected to work at their own pace. They will be working (Tungsten Inert Gas) will be the emphasis. Upon com-

with fuel systems, electricity and electronics, starting pletion of the compulsory sections, students will spend

and charging systems, ignition systems, and others. their remaining time designing and fabricating a project

Students are encouraged to use electronic service of their choosing or teacher-directed projects. Stu-

manuals and diagnosing equipment, and to apply their dents will pay for their own projects in addition to a lab

knowledge and skills to a wide range of mechanical sys- fee.

tems.

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WELDING 30 (WLD30)

Prerequisite: Welding 20 or permission of teacher

Topics covered are safety, the theory of welding vari- WOOD/CONSTRUCTION 30 (WOO30)

ous metals. An increased competency in set-up and Prerequisite: Construction 20 or permission of the teacher

use of electric arc, M.I.G. (Metallic Inert Gas), T.I.G. This course includes cabinet making and building con-

(Tungsten Inert Gas) and Oxy-Acetylene will be the struction. The students learn about basic framing prac-

main focus. Upon achieving a satisfactory level of com- tices. Students will be expected to choose and com-

petence, the students will spend their remaining time plete an appropriate cabinetry project (or projects).

designing and fabricating a project of their choosing. Students will pay for their own projects.

Students will pay for their own projects in addition to a

lab fee.





Metal Art—Mix Visual art design with welding

and come up with unique masterpieces. Team

taught by an art and welding specialist, you will

have sculpture and welding experiences. You

will receive either an Art 10, 20, or 30 credit or a

welding 10, 20 or 30 credit







SUB TRADES of CONSTRUCTION

(STOC30 / TMC30)

The STOC program is a two credit course offered in the

second semester. Students will earn a PAA 30 level

credit and a Trades Math & Communication level 30

credit. Students will learn practical and theoretical

knowledge in six different construction sub trades in-

cluding; electrical, plumbing, framing, interior finishing,

exterior finishing, concrete forming and finishing. The

final class project will involve constructing and finishing

a garage on site. Hard hats and safety glasses will be

supplied. Students will have to supply their own steel

WOOD/CONSTRUCTION 10 (WOO10) toed boots.

Prerequisite: None

The project component of this course introduces the

student to the techniques of joinery used in basic cabi-

net construction. The safe use and operation of the

table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, thickness planer,

jointer, router and other power hand tools will be cov-

ered. Students will pay for their own projects.



WOOD/CONSTRUCTION 20 (WOO20)

Prerequisite: Construction 10 or permission of the teacher

This course consists of cabinetry. Topics in cabinet

making include joinery, machine operation and finishing

techniques. Students will pay for their own projects.



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CAREER AND WORK EXPLORATION

CAREER AND WORK EXPLORATION 10 (CWE10) CAREER AND WORK EXPLORATION A30 & B

(No Prerequisite Required) (CWA30 / CWB30)

This is an exciting program that allows the students to Prerequisite: Students must have demonstrated mature

develop leadership skills through community service and reliable behaviour.

volunteering, school activities and/or work placements in the What are your plans after high school? Where is your

community. This one credit course will focus on goal setting, career plan taking you? This exciting two credit course is

personality inventories and academic/career exploration. A available to grade 11 and 12 students during periods 4 and 5,

major initiative will provide the student time to develop his or with a desire to experience career choices and develop

her career portfolio. Students will complete a resume, a essential skills in a workplace setting. Students will begin the

covering letter and they will practice job interviews. They will course with self-awareness, including goal setting and

complete WHMIS training, and will explore Saskatchewan interest, values and skills inventories to determine or reaffirm

Labour Standards. Employability skills will be examined and their potential choices for future career direction. Students will

explored throughout the term as well. This course gives complete two 4-week work placements during the afternoon

students a chance to begin planning toward their career in the in the Saskatoon business community (usually from 1 PM to 4

world of work and will provide them an opportunity to gain PM). Students working with journeypersons may use their

valuable work experience for their resume. Students will be hours towards their apprenticeship. Transportation is the

working during period 5 from 2:30 to 3:30. students’ responsibility. The career portfolio, complete with a

resume and cover letter, as well as achievements, will be a

CAREER AND WORK EXPLORATION 10/20 valuable project which students will keep and update

(CWE10 / CWE20) throughout their career. Other topics covered in this course

Prerequisite: Students must have demonstrated mature include occupational health and safety, human rights,

and reliable behaviour. employment equity, job search skills and labour standards.

Are you ready for the world of work? Are you thinking about Students will also explore information regarding exchanges,

the future? The focus of this two credit CWE 10/20 course is gap years, volunteerism, apprenticeships and post secondary

on the exploration stage of career development. Students will opportunities.

evaluate goals, skills, interests, personality and values and

see what career direction may be an obvious choice for the ACADEMIC PLACEMENT:

future. Job search techniques will lead to approximately two

60 hour work placements in the Saskatoon business

CAREER AND WORK EXPLORATION B30

community. These two 4 week placements are typically from (CWE20-G / CWB30-G)

1 PM to 4 PM. If students choose to work in the trades with a Are you planning to attend university but aren`t quite sure yet

journeyperson their hours may be used in the future towards which career path to choose? Want to explore some career

an apprenticeship in that sector. Occupational exploration possibilities through an amazing research work experience on

and health and safety, labour standards and WHMIS are the U of S campus while you are still in high school? The

additional practical components. Career research and the Academic Research/Work Placement Program is a single-

career portfolio, complete with a resume and cover letter, as credit course available to Grade11 and 12 students from an

well as achievements, will be valuable projects which academic stream, particularly in science and math, and/or

students will keep and update throughout their career. those with a specialized skill. Preference is to Grade 12

Students must have a source of transportation and a desire to students. Students obtain a credit for completing the in-class

start planning for their future! component plus an academic research/work placement,

through the Career & Work Education 30 (CWE 30) course.

The instructional in-school component, which includes such

things as WHMIS training, Occupational Health and Safety

training, Labour Standards, resume writing, personal

inventories, career research and the development of a

professional career portfolio, is then complemented by the ten

-week Academic Research/Work Placement, which is

practical research/work experience in an academic and

challenging setting at the University of Saskatchewan.

Students may choose from a number of exciting research

placement sites, within various departments, in the College of

Medicine, Vet. Med., Engineering, Pharmacy & Nutrition,

Kinesiology, Arts & Sciences, Edwards School of Business,

as well as VIDO, Ag Canada, the CLS Synchrotron and many

others. Students must go through an initial application,

interview and selection process prior to acceptance into this

exciting program. Apply early through Student Services or

speak with the CWE30-G teacher!





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DRIVER EDUCATION 10 (no credit)

This course is offered in both semesters. Students must

meet the age requirement of 15 years prior to requesting this

course. Priority will be given to older students after the initial

registration. Students cannot be in Special Physical Educa-

tion and Driver’s Education in the same semester.



Each year Walter Murray students are given the opportunity to supplement their academic programs through a vari-

ety of educational and cultural exchanges. These programs are recognized as excellent additions to the language

programs offered in our collegiate.

Student Exchange & Travel Opportunities



Quebec Japan Germany Quebec City France



Length 3 months 2 weeks 3 months 2 months 10-12 days

Hosting Grade 11 Possible: at various Grade 11 Sept/Oct N/A

Sept-Nov times during the school late Aug to late Nov

year

Travel Grade 11 Grade 11 or 12 - Grade 11 Feb/Mar Grade 11 or 12

Jan - March Easter April - June Easter

Application Grade 10 Grade 10, 11, or 12 Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 10 / 11

Eligibility: Core French or Open to all students German French Immersion Core French or

Enrolment in French Immersion with a keen interest in French Immersion

the Japanese culture.

Some students may be

taking Japanese (if

offered)

Approx. Cost $300 (subsidized) $3,500.00 $1,600.00 $1,500.00 $3,500.00



School French Teacher Japanese Teacher German Teacher French Immersion French Teacher

Contact or Verone Charington/ Teacher

Coordinator 683-7765

Note: Costs do not include personal spending money and expenses related to hosting a student.







POST- SECONDARY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS



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