The following options courses are available to students in Grades 8 and 9 during Term 3 of the 2023-2024 school year. Read through the course descriptions, then use the Grade 8/9 Option Registration Form to choose the courses you'd like to register for.
Volleyball (Peet)
Students will develop volleyball leadership skills through participation in a variety of drill and game play situations. They will learn and develop the skills of volleyball through a variety of different activities led by the instructor and peers. Students will be required to participate in a variety of different drills to develop their personal skill level, team situations to improve on, communications and leadership skills, and develop and instruct a short lesson. After developing the necessary skills and knowledge of the skill and game, students will gain the confidence to lead others on the court.
Course Fee: $0
Industrial Arts (IA) (Huedepohl)
Students will complete various woodworking, metalworking and possibly electronic projects. Various skills will be learned to complete these projects.
Course Fee: $27
Mentorship (Schock)
What is the mentorship option? Well, do you like helping others? In this class, you will learn to set up a personal portfolio identifying your strengths for helping others. You will receive training in the skills of leadership, assisting others, making successful personal relationships with younger students and teaching language arts and math activities. You may be assigned to work with a younger student from our school to help with school work. Of course, there is always time for playing friendly games and building relationships.
Course Fee: $0
Canadian Wildlife and the Outdoors (Cresswell)
Students examine a range of Canadian and wildlife issues and present the results of research on one or more issues concerning wildlife in Canada. This course may include wildlife, forestry, documentaries about wildlife and ecosystems, being nice to the environment, upcycling, in class field trips with experts, outdoor careers, preparing basic food outdoors. Components of this option will be outside and students need to be prepared for outdoor activities.
Course Fee: $25
Intro to Computer Science (Nordstrom)
This course will cover two areas of computing: Use of the Google Suite and an introduction to computational thinking and coding. Students will learn to use relevant computer software and acquire skills that will help them succeed in a variety of areas of employment. Students will be required to bring a Chromebook/laptop to the class in order to participate in class activities and projects.
Course Fee: No fees
Art and Design (Teliani)
Students plan and design an authentic advertisement for an already existing product. Students will work through different art mediums including technology to develop a foundation of which medium would be appropriate to create an advertisement for an already existing product. Students identify the art medium or technology that best meets the needs of advertising a product.
Course Fee: $4
Foods (Glegloff/Denet)
Students will learn the necessary techniques needed to be a cooking expert! This challenge will allow them to explore their inner foodie as they create delicious recipes for a given audience. Students will be introduced to a wide-variety of ingredients to enhance their palette.
Course Fee: $45
Drama (Refugia)
This is a hands-on course where students will participate in various performance activities, including games, scripted work and exercises.
Course Fee: $20