John Maland High School
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Grade 10 Core Programs
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
| ELA 10-1 (recommended LA 9 = 60%+) |
| The 10-1 program introduces students to a new way of analyzing literature as they examine the intentional choices text creators make and how those choices contribute to the author’s intent and purpose. Students focus on interpreting text theme and making thematic connections between texts. |
| The texts studied in the classroom are complex print and non-print texts; many contain unfamiliar language, vocabulary, contexts and organizational structures. |
| Throughout the course sequence , students develop strong critical thinking skills as they analyze a variety of literary texts and respond using their knowledge of a variety of personal, analytical and creative writing forms. |
| Note: The amount of work that students are expected to be able to do, both inside and outside of the classroom increases considerably in the -1 program. Until students adjust to the workload, academic standards and homework/assignment expectations, they may receive a mark lower than what they achieved in ELA 9. Throughout the course sequence, students are expected to demonstrate increased independence in and responsibility for their learning. |
| ELA 10-2 (LA 9 = below 60%) |
| The 10-2 program draws on students’ prior knowledge in language arts as they focus on developing ideas and/or impressions in relation to the texts they study. Students focus on character motivation and text themes and how these relate to themselves and to others. |
| The texts studied in the classroom contain themes and build off of structures, contexts, and vocabulary students are familiar with. |
| Throughout the course sequence, students develop strong critical thinking skills as they learn to use their experiences as a springboard into understanding and responding to the motivations and actions of others. |
| Note: The amount of work that students are expected to be able to do, mostly within allotted classroom time, increases in the -2 program. At the beginning of the course, students may take time to adjust to course expectations, the use of classroom time to complete work and the routines of seeking guidance and feedback from teachers as they learn; this may result in a lower mark than what they achieved in ELA 9. Throughout the course sequence, students are expected to demonstrate the ability to move from working exclusively on assignments within the classroom to taking responsibility for work to be completed outside of class time and to accept responsibility for their own learning. |
SOCIAL STUDIES
| SOCIAL 10-1 (recommended Social 9 = 60%+) |
| Students will explore globalization and local, national and international impacts of globalization on lands, cultures, economies, human rights, and quality of life. Students in both programs examine the relationships among globalization, citizenship, and identity as well as the effects of globalization on Canadians and people throughout the world. |
| Students in the Social 10-1 program need to be able to recognize and appreciate the influence globalization and develop individual and collective responses to historical and emerging issues. Students are regularly challenged to use critical thinking skills to work somewhat independently through issues surrounding globalization. Students in the 10-1 program need to be able to communicate their ideas through critical and analytical writing. |
| Students who are generally successful in the 10-1 program are students who take a keen interest in local, national, and international affairs. |
| Social 10-2 (Social 9 = below 60%) |
| Students will explore globalization and local, national and international impacts of globalization on lands, cultures, economies, human rights, and quality of life. Students in both programs examine the relationships among globalization, citizenship, and identity as well as the effects of globalization on Canadians and people throughout the world. |
| Students in the Social 10-2 program need to be able to recognize and appreciate the influence of globalization and examine their role as responsible active citizens in a globalizing world. Students are regularly challenged to use critical thinking skills to work through issues surrounding globalization and communicate their ideas through reflective writing. |
MATHEMATICS
| MATH 10C (Math 9 > 65%) |
| To be successful at the MATH 10C level, strong algebra skills, mental calculation and understanding of problem solving are required |
| This course is designed to prepare students for post-secondary. This course will focus on factoring, introduce the students to functions and relations as well as build on their algebra and problems solving skills. Tl 84+ calculator is required. |
| MATH 10-3 (Math 9 < 50%) |
| Any student who earns a mark less than 50% in math 9 and are not in alternative programing should enroll in MATH 10-3 |
| This course is designed to provide students with practical applications of mathematics. With a focus on financial mathematics, measurement, conversions, trigonometry, and problems solving, successful students are will prepared for many post-secondary opportunities and the world at large. |
SCIENCE
| SCIENCE 10 (recommended Science 9 = 60%+) |
| Students need to choose Sciences carefully. The highest rate of inappropriate selection is in Science. |
| In Science 10 students will investigate Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Ecology with an emphasis on energy flow and processes in systems of nature. |
| A student must look at their math strength before deciding which science to register for. Math is an essential part of Science 10. |
| Students who are registered in Math 10-3 should not register in Science 10. |
| SCIENCE 14 (Science 9 = below 60%) |
| Students who do not have the recommended 60% in Science 9, should consider taking Science 14 in Semester 1. If a student received between 50-60% in Science 9 a teacher/counsellor recommendation is advised before enrollment in Science 10. |
| In Science 14 students will investigate properties of matter, understand energy transfer technologies, investigate matter and energy in living systems, investigate matter and energy in the environment |
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Grade 10 Course Planner & Frequently Asked Questions