Note: Descriptions are tentative. Though most courses will run as described, changes may be made in the next month or so.
11 College Math – Math of Finance (MCF3M)
This course will enable you to enjoy Math as a problem solving and practical tool for survival in the mean old world of making and keeping money. You will revisit such old friends as quadratic equations, graphing and exponents, and shake hands with interest rates, financing purchases with cash and credit and budgeting. We will have guest speakers in from the world of finance, do simulations e.g. watch your fortunes rise as you invest in a home and dissolve as you invest in the stock market. Plan your future trips by working through a budget and work out a loan for an electric scooter. Everybody’s a winner.
11 Functions (MCR3U)
The university stream Grade 11 Mathematics course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. They will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. They will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
11 World Religions (HRT3M)
11/12 Guitar (AMG3M/4M)
Any level of player, of any style, can participate in the grade 11 course. Students will be given the chance to develop guitar techniques and theoretical knowledge individually and in ensemble settings. Popular guitar styles of the past century will be surveyed beginning with Country Blues and ending with contemporary digital manipulation of the guitar. Visiting musicians have included: Songwriter extraordinaire Ron Sexsmith, finger style wizard Don Ross, internationally acclaimed guitar builder Linda Manzer and local walking jukebox/music historian Danny Marks. Other activities include a visit to a recording studio, song-writing workshops, multi-track recording and improvisation. A Jazz/Blues Ensemble comprised of horns, piano, drums and guitar is offered if enough instrumentalists enroll. Grade 12 enrolment is based on an interview and is open to students with varied musical backgrounds. An acoustic or nylon stringed guitar must be supplied by the student.This course 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. They will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics.
Earth Science examines earth’s place in the universe, planet formation and processes, current earth structure, and climate. Students are given a wide choice of projects to encourage them to follow their own interests within the course context; they have, for example, a media report on various “natural disasters”, a globe to create, and “travel logs” to design. Many trips are planned to the IMAX films at Ontario Place.
12 English/Literary Studies (ENG4U/ETS4U) - Peter
Film and Literature will be the focus of this course.
12 Exercise Science (PSE4U)
Human Health looks at improving one’s wellbeing by examining nutrition, fitness, stress, lifestyle decisions, “habit” modifications, assessing risks, wading through the conflicting medical and lay info glut, and balancing conflicting choices.
This course examines how humans interact with their natural environments and with each other. Students will study the influence of spatial, political, economic, and social factors on settlement patterns, human migration, cultural change, globalization, and environmental trends. Specifically, our units will cover the environmental factors that influenced the development of different civilizations, theories of urbanization, immigration patterns in Toronto and international development programmes across the globe. As a class we’ll share our new knowledge by organizing City School’s first ever Human Geography conference!
12 Science in Society (SNC4M)
This course allows students to explore and discuss some of the impacts science and technology have on societies. It also attempts to answer important questions like ‘Are there controls on how much, how fast, and whom these scientific and technological impacts affect?’ and ‘What is our role in understanding and directing scientific and technological change?’ We will review the basic ideas of the three foundational sciences.
12 Society: Challenge and Change (HSB4M)
12 World Issues (CGW4U)
12 Writer’s Craft (EWC4U)
The main focus of this course is creative writing. We will write short stories, scripts, poetry and feature articles. Daily journal writing, peer evaluation/criticism and a major project, suitable for a portfolio are important features of this course. Public readings and publishing opportunities may be provided.