This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation.
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ENG4U English 12
ENG4U - English Grade 12 emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11,
University Preparation.
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MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management 12
MDM4U - Mathematics of Data Management Grade 12 broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large
amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates
statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11,University/College Preparation
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MHF4U Advanced Functions 12
MHF4U - Advanced Functions Grade 12 extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation.>
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MCV4U Calculus and Vectors 12
MCV4U - Calculus and Vectors Grade 12 builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the
mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.
Prerequisite: The Advanced Functions course (MHF4U) must be taken prior to or concurrently with Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U).
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BAT4M Financial Accounting Principles (No avaiable till September 2018)
BAT4M - Financial Accounting Principles introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions.This course expands students' knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.
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BBB4M International Business Fundamentals
BBB4M - International Business Fundamentals provides an
overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global
economy and explores the factors that influence success in international
markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated
with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively.
This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including
international business, marketing, and management.
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CGW4U Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis 12
CGW4U Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis 12 examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of topics including culture, economic, and geopolitical relationships,regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and
protection of the natural environment. Students will use geo-technologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis to develop and communicate balanced opinions about the complex issues facing Canada and a world that is interdependent and constantly changing.
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CHI4U Canada: History, Identity and Culture 12
CHI4U - Canada: History, Identity and Culture Grade 12 traces the history of Canada, with a focus on the evolution of our national identity and culture as well as the identity and culture of various groups that make up Canada. Students will explore various developments and events, both national and international, from precontact to the present, and will examine various communities in Canada and how they have contributed to identity and heritage in Canada. Students will investigate the development of culture and identity, including national identity, in Canada and how and why they have changed throughout the country’s history. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate the people, events, and forces that have shaped Canada.
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HSB4U - Challenge and Change in Society 12
HSB4U - Challenge and Change in Society Grade 12 focuses on the
use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate
and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their
impact on society. Students will critically analyze how and why cultural,
social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas
of social theorists and use those ideas to analyze causes of and responses to
challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities.
Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used
to study social change.
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HZT4U Philosophy: Questions and Theories 12
HZT4U - Philosophy: Questions and Theories Grade 12 enables students
to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical
reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while
exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least
three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy
of science, social and political philosophy, aesthetics). Students will develop
critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and
evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and
theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the
study and practice of philosophy.
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SBI4U Biology 12
SBI4U - Biology Grade 12 provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on achievement of the detailed knowledge and refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
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SCH4U Chemistry 12
SCH4U - Chemistry Grade 12 enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the
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SPH4U Physics 12
SPH4U - Physics Grade 12 enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature
of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
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ICS4U Computer Science 12
ICS4U - Computer Science Grade 12 enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field.
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OLC4O - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
OLC4O - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing.
Prerequisite: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. (Students who have already met the literacy requirement for graduation may be eligible to take the course under special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal.)
Curriculum Policy Document:
English - The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC), The Ontario Curriculum, Grade 12, 2003
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