New Courses for 2010-2011
QCHS has added three courses to our curriculum to increase overall course offerings and course diversity. Thses changes will give more choice to grade 11 and 12 students, particularly those who do not intend to go onto university. We have also added a course that provides a grade 12 Bible and Christian dicipleship followup to World Religions taken in grade 11.
The courses we have added are:
Child Development and Gerontology, (TPO4C)
Grade 12, College Preparation
This course helps students understand the stages of development and needs of children and the elderly. Students will master the fundamental skills required to meet these needs; acquire an awareness of legislation governing the care of children and of elderly people who require support or supervision; evaluate social and recreational activities for children and the elderly; and assess available facilities. Students will also examine career paths in child and geriatric care, the impact of technological developments on products and services, and health and safety laws.
Prerequisite: None
Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 12, Open (PPL4O)
This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living through participation in a variety of sports and recreational activities that have the potential to engage students' interest throughout their lives. Students will develop and implement personal physical fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to refine their decision making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others.
Prerequisite: None
Living at the Crossroads: Faith and Culture in the 21st Century
Ministry Course Description
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge.
OACS Course Summary
The OACS Faith and Culture interdisciplinary course challenges students to reflect on their role of faith and belief in cultural participation for both Christians in general and for themselves in particular. Students will be challenged to explore the way they are shaped by their culture and the ways they could be used by God to have a culture-shaping impact.
Prerequisite: None