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Grade 10

These are the courses available to Grade 10 students at Concordia High School.

Program Courses

The program outline below is for Alberta.

Mandatory Courses

Code

Course Name

Hours

CM10 CALM

- Designed to help students plan for their futures and prepare them for independent living with a focus on communication, well-being, relationships, sex education, career planning, and independent living skills. *Must be completed by date of graduation.

E10-1 English 10-1

- ELA 10-1 is an introductory course in the interpretation of literature and basic essay writing skills, with a greater focus on personal creation and response to texts.

E10-2 English 10-2

- ELA 10-2 is an introductory course in the interpretation of literature and basic essay writing skills, with a greater emphasis on personal response to contexts.

MA10 Math 10C

- Math 10C (Combined) joins the former 10-1 and 10-2 courses. Math 10C reviews number systems, polynomials, coordinate geometry, and introduces rational expressions, functions, radicals & exponents and trigonometry.

PE10 Physical Education 10

- P.E. 10 encourages students to develop lifelong fitness activities. Emphasis is placed on team sports.

RE10 Religion 10

- Religion 10 explores the relevance of religion in the contemporary world, using the Bible as a source for answering the basic questions of life.

SC10 Science 10

- Science 10 is an introductory general science course focusing on the role of energy and its transformations in driving systems and sustaining life. Equal emphasis is placed on biology, chemistry, and physics.

SL10 Service Learning

- Service Learning requires that each students completes twenty-five hours of documented service learning activities in the community, church or school by end of the school year. * Each student is eligible to earn 1 credit over their 3 years of Service Learning by registering in CMH2030 – “Community Volunteerism”.

SS10-1 Social Studies 10-1

- Social Studies 10-1 covers the development of Canada’s sovereignty, national security, and role in the world. Major emphasis is placed on Canadian citizenship and the structure of government.

SS10-2 Social Studies 10-2

- Similar to Social Studies 10-1, but Social Studies 10-2 shifts its focus to explore the effects of globalization on lands, cultures, human rights and quality of life. Students explore the relationships among globalization, citizenship and identity.

Optional Courses

Code

Course Name

Hours

AR10 Art 10

- Art 10 teaches students to combine description, expression and cognition in the drawing process and extends their knowledge of and familiarity with the elements and principles of design.

CT10 Career Technology Modules

- Students may have the opportunity to earn one or more credits in a variety of CTS modules that relate to the school’s academic & co-curricular program. These modules may focus on developing technology-related skills, support learning in other subject areas, and/or prepare students for the workplace.

CM10 Choral Music 10

- Choral Music 10 Students build upon the basic skills taught in Choral Music 9, and are introduced to basic composition skills.

DP10 Digital Photography

- Digital Photography introduces a series of lessons and activities using digital cameras and computer software programs. This class covers features of a digital camera, the digital darkroom, printing and creating, subjects and styles and macro/micro shots.

DR10 Drama 10

- Drama 10 builds upon concepts learned in Drama 9, building students’ confidence with their own voice and movement. Students are also introduced to aspects of technical theatre and design.

EL10 English as a Second Language (E.S.L.)

- E.S.L. assists students in improving basic English language skills, focusing on reading, writing and verbal communication. Through systematic instruction, students gain a stronger fluency of the English language.

F10-3 French 10-3Y

- French 10-3Y is an introductory French course for students with minimal or no background in French.

IP10 Information Processing 10

- Information Processing 10 is a continuation to computer applications, particularly word processing, databases and spreadsheets, presentation software and web page design. Students will explore applications in a level appropriate to their background.

OC10 Off-Campus Education and Registered Apprenticeship Program (R.A.P.)

- Students who hold part time jobs outside of school may be eligible for additional credits through the Work Experience or R.A.P. Contact the Principal for details.

RA10 R.A.P.

- The R.A.P. gives students on-site training by a skilled tradesperson with classroom learning. Students get practical, hands-on training, and get a start on their apprenticeship for potential careers in the trades.

SP10 Spanish 10

- Spanish 10 is essentially a continuation of Spanish 9, reinforcing the material to a better understanding of basic skills necessary for Spanish fluency.

SR10 Sports Performance

- Students can acquire knowledge in areas of fitness and nutrition, injury management, management for sports teams and other topics.

WP10 Work Experience Program

- The Work Experience Program provides students an opportunity to acquire credits for part-time/full-time jobs. Students explore careers and reflect upon specific knowledge, skills and attitudes gained in the workplace.