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Course Requests

Guido de Brès Christian High School

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Grade 10 Course Requests

If you have difficulty completing your course requests, contact Mr. Leistra at pleistra@guidodebres.com.

On the pages that follow, you will be submitting your requested courses for next year. Please note that due to scheduling issues you might not receive all of the courses you request.

To complete your course requests, you must complete ALL of these steps:

  1. Choose your compulsory courses.
  2. Choose your elective courses.
  3. Print the confirmation page and submit it to the Guido office with a parental signature no later than February 16, 2024.

>> Your course requests are complete only after the signed confirmation page is returned to the office. <<

Information about diploma requirements, including courses that you need to take to graduate, can be found in the course calendar.

See the Course Calendar for a list of course descriptions.

In this step, you will select your compulsory courses.

1. Canadian History: CHC2D or CHC2P

  • CHC2D - Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic
  • CHC2P - Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Applied

Choose the modified program only if in grade 9 you followed a modified program or if you were recommended for the modified program by your grade 9 teachers.

Please indicate your selection:

Enter any comments about your selection here:

2. English: ENG2D or ENG2P

  • ENG2D - English, Grade 10, Academic
  • ENG2P - English, Grade 10, Applied

Choose the modified program only if in grade 9 you followed a modified program or if you were recommended for the modified program by your grade 9 teachers.

Please indicate your selection:

Enter any comments about your selection here:

3. Science: SNC2D or SNC2P

  • SNC2D – Science, Grade 10, Academic
  • SNC2P – Science, Grade 10, Applied

Choose the modified program only if in grade 9 you followed a modified program or if you were recommended for the modified program by your grade 9 teachers.

Please indicate your selection:

Enter any comments about your selection here:

4. Mathematics: MPM2D, MFM2P, Workplace Mathematics

  • MPM2D – Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic
  • MFM2P – Foundations of Mathematics ,Grade 10, Applied
  • MAT2L: Essentials Mathematics, Grade 10, Essentials

Choose Essentials mathematics if you had a modified mathematics course in grade 9 or if you were recommended for Essentials mathematics by your grade 9 mathematics teacher.

Please indicate your selection:

Enter any comments about your selection here:

5. Religious Studies: HRE23

  • HRE23 – Religious Studies, Grade 10, Open (credit value: 0.5)
Enter any comments about your selection here:

6. Physical Education: PPL2OF, PPL2OM

  • PPL2OF – Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 10, Open (Girls)
  • PPL2OM – Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 10, Open (Boys)

All students will enroll in either Girls' or Boys' Physical Education

Please indicate your selection:

Enter any comments about your selection here:

7. Career Studies: GLC2O

  • GLC2O – Career Studies, Grade 10, Open (credit value: 0.5)
Enter any comments about your selection here:

8. Civics: CHV2O

  • CHV2O – Civics, Grade 10, Open (credit value: 0.5)
Enter any comments about your selection here:

See the Course Calendar for a list of course descriptions.

In this step, you will select your optional courses. Since it is rarely possible to place you in your first two choices, please select FOUR of the courses listed below and number them from 1 to 4 in order of your preference.

AME2O – Music, Small Ensemble
Grade 10, Open
This course emphasizes the performance of instrumental music at an introductory level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participating in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music.

AMU2O – Music
Grade 10, Open
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities. They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to the self, communities, and cultures.

AVI2O – Visual Arts
Grade 10, Open
This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.

BBI2O – Introduction to Business
Grade 10, Open
This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday live.

FSF2D – Core French
Grade 10, Academic
This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language, further develop their language skills, and deepen their understanding and appreciation of francophone culture around the world.

TCJ1O – Construction Technology
Grade 9, Open
This exploratory course introduces students to concepts and skills in construction technology, which encompasses plumbing, electrical and network wiring, masonry, heating/ cooling, carpentry, and woodworking. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field.

TEJ1O - (Robotics)
Grade 10, Open
This exploratory course introduces students to concepts and skills in computer technology, which encompasses computer systems, networking, interfacing, and programming, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field.

HNL2O – Clothing
Grade 10, Open
This course introduces students to the world of clothing. Students will gain knowledge about clothing and will demonstrate basic skills associated with techniques and technologies used to create garments and accessories. Students will learn about the functions of clothing and accessories and what clothing communicates about the wearer. They will learn how to enhance their personal wardrobe by assessing garment quality and will develop shopping strategies and an understanding of various retail formats. Students will develop research skills as they investigate topics related to clothing.

Enter any comments about your selection here:

Please review your course selections below before submitting.

Your Personal Information

First Name:
Last Name:
Email:

Your Compulsory Selections

CourseComment

Your Elective Selections

Course

Comments:

To complete your requests, you need to (a) click “Submit”; (b) print the confirmation page; (c) return a signed copy of the confirmation page to the office.

Grade 11 Course Requests

If you have difficulty completing your course requests, contact Mr. Leistra at pleistra@guidodebres.com.

On the pages that follow, you will be submitting your requested courses for next year. Please note that due to scheduling issues you might not receive all of the courses you request.

To complete your course requests, you must complete ALL of these steps:

  1. Choose your compulsory courses.
  2. Choose your elective courses.
  3. Print the confirmation page and submit it to the Guido office with a parental signature no later than February 16, 2024.

>> Your course requests are complete only after the signed confirmation page is returned to the office. <<

Information about diploma requirements, including courses that you need to take to graduate, can be found in the course calendar.

See the Course Calendar for for a list of course descriptions.

In this step, you will select your compulsory courses.

1. English: ENG3U or ENG3C or ENG3E

  • ENG3U - English, Grade 11, University Preparation
  • ENG3C - English, Grade 11, College Preparation
  • ENG3E - English, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation

Enrolment into the Workplace course is only accepted upon the approval of the English department. Students in Workplace English will not be able to go to college after high school.

If you have taken a grade 10 English class but did not pass, you need to speak to the Student Services department to arrange earning the grade 10 credit at summer school. Scheduling normally does not allow for a grade 11 student to take a grade 10 English course. The Student Services department can be contacted at studentservices@guidodebres.com. Please indicate your reason in the comments box below if you are not choosing an English course from this list.

Please indicate your selection:

Enter any comments about your selection here:

2. Mathematics: MCR3U, MCF3M, MBF3C, Workplace Mathematics

  • MCR3U – Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation
  • MCF3M – Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
  • MCF3C – Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 11, College Preparation
  • MEL3E – Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
  • MEL4E – Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation

Enrolment in the Workplace course is only accepted upon the approval of the Mathematics department. Students who took “Essentials Mathematics in Grade 10 should enroll in Workplace Mathematics in Grade 11

Please indicate your selection:

Enter any comments about your selection here:

3. Religious Studies: HRT3M or HRE43

All students will take HRE43 or HRT3M (offered in alternate years)

  • HRT3M - World Religions, Grade 11 or 12, Mixed
  • HRE43 – Religious Studies, Grade 11 or 12, Open
Enter any comments about your selection here:

See the Course Calendar for for a list of course descriptions.

In this step, you will select your optional courses. From the list below, please indicate five(5) courses that you wish to request. Availability of these courses will depend on enrolment and staffing. You might not receive all the requests you make.

University and University/College Courses

College and Workplace Courses

Open Courses

Grade 12 Courses

Enter any comments about your selection here:

Please review your course selections below before submitting.

Your Personal Information

First Name:
Last Name:
Email:

Your Compulsory Selections

CourseComment

Your Elective Selections

Course

Comments:

To complete your requests, you need to (a) click “Submit”; (b) print the confirmation page; (c) return a signed copy of the confirmation page to the office.

Grade 12 Course Requests

If you have difficulty completing your course requests, contact Mr. Leistra at pleistra@guidodebres.com.

On the pages that follow, you will be submitting your requested courses for next year. Please note that due to scheduling issues you might not receive all of the courses you request.

To complete your course requests, you must complete ALL of these steps:

  1. Choose your compulsory courses.
  2. Choose your elective courses.
  3. Print the confirmation page and submit it to the Guido office with a parental signature no later than February 16, 2024.

>> Your course requests are complete only after the signed confirmation page is returned to the office. <<

Information about diploma requirements, including courses that you need to take to graduate, can be found in the course calendar.

See the Course Calendar for a list of course descriptions.

In this step, you will select your compulsory courses.

1. English: ENG4U or ENG4C or ENG4E

  • ENG4U - English, Grade 12, University Preparation
  • ENG4C - English, Grade 12, College Preparation
  • ENG4E - English, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation

Enrolment into the Workplace course is only accepted upon the approval of the English department. Students in Workplace English will not be able to go to college after high school.

If you have taken a grade 11 English class but did not pass, you need to speak to the Student Services department to arrange earning the grade 11 credit at summer school. Scheduling normally does not allow for a grade 12 student to take a grade 11 English course. The Student Services department can be contacted at studentservices@guidodebres.com.

Please indicate your selection:

Enter any comments about your selection here:

2. Religious Studies: HRT3M or HRE43

All students will take HRE43 or HRT3M (offered in alternate years).

  • HRT3M - World Religions, Grade 11 or 12, Mixed
  • HRE43 – Religious Studies, Grade 11 or 12, Open
Enter any comments about your selection here:

See the Course Calendar for a list of course descriptions.

In this step, you will select your optional courses. From the list below, please indicate six(6) courses that you wish to request. Availability of these courses will depend on enrolment and staffing. You might not receive all the requests you make.

University and University/College Courses

College and Workplace Courses

Open Courses

Grade 11 Courses

In some instances, these courses are available for Grade 12 Students.

Grade 11: University and University/College Courses

Grade 11: Open, College and Workplace Courses

Enter any comments about your selection here:

Please review your course selections below before submitting.

Your Personal Information

First Name:
Last Name:
Email:

Your Compulsory Selections

CourseComment

Your Elective Selections

Course

Comments:

To complete your requests, you need to (a) click “Submit”; (b) print the confirmation page; (c) return a signed copy of the confirmation page to the office.

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