Business
Contents:
- Business 9
- Entrepreneurship & Marketing 10
- Marketing & Promotion 11/E-Commerce 12
- Accounting 12
- Entrepreneurship 12
Business Education 9
Course Code: MADEM09--S
This basic business course introduces students to other business courses such as: Marketing, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership. This course is highly recommended for all students as a tool to learn about personal finances, budgeting, investments, and major purchases in the future. Students enrolled in this course will have a chance to participate in an Elgin Park Orca Pod Dragon's Den Challenge.
Entrepreneurship & Marketing 10
Course Code: MADEM10--S
This business course expands on business topics they might have learned in grade 9 and introduces the following topics more in depth: Personal Finance & Budgeting, Credit, Banking, Investments & Stock Market Simulation, Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Ethics, Economics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Business Leadership. Students enrolled in this course will have a chance to create Business Plans and participate in an Elgin Park Orca Pod Dragon's Den Challenge and Business Case Studies
Marketing & Promotion 11/E-Commerce 12
Course Code: MMAP-11-S
Course Code: MECOM12-S
This course is a practical, activity-based course providing students with opportunities of examining the nature and role of marketing in local and global contexts as well as from a consumer perspective. Students will be encouraged to learn how marketing helps businesses determine and meet customer needs (marketing research); how businesses offer, promote and deliver products (promotions and pricing), and how to develop ethical and effective ways to meet consumer needs (products), and to explore the nature of the world economy. Students who take this course will have the opportunity to create their own Business Plan. E-Commerce 12 is designed to apply the theories of Marketing 11 and use more advanced and professional marketing strategies
Accounting 12
Course Code: MACC-12--S
This course provides an introduction to fundamental accounting concepts - a system to record and summarize financial events. Students will learn how to organize data using both manual and computerized methods to record, post and summarize transactions, and prepare financial statements and reports. Students learn to create balance sheets, ledgers, income statements, journaling and posting transactions. Students will also be required to interpret financial statements and predict what changes may occur to affect the financial positions of a company. Students will learn how to do their own personal income tax return at the end of the course. No pre-requisite required.
Entrepreneurship 12
Course Code: MENT-12-S
This course allows students to discover the meaning of entrepreneurship and identify characteristics and skills demonstrated by entrepreneurs. They will research a variety of entrepreneurs and analyze their own entrepreneurial strengths and skills through in class activities and quizzes. They will study the different forms of business entities, how to begin a business, operate a business and create a business plan. Important areas covered in the setting up and operation of a small business includes: planning, organizing, controlling, strengths & weaknesses, site location, financing, human resources, promotion and innovation. Guest speakers will be invited to speak about their businesses. Students will have a chance to create a "Real Life Venture" with their classmates in this course.
Programming
Contents:
- Computer Programming 9/10, 11, 12
- Advanced Placement Computer Science 12
Computer Programming 9/10
Course Code: MADIT09--S
Course Code: MCSTU10-S
This course gives students the opportunity to learning Coding and Game Design. Students will be introduced to various applied computer software (Adobe Flash Action script or Python). No previous computer experience is required and all assignments are completed in-class for this course.
Computer Programming 11/12
Course Code: MCMPR11--S
Course Code: MCMPR12--S
This course is for students with strong computer skills and an interest in computer programming. Students will learn intermediate skills in problem solving, programming and game design, as well as structured programming using C++ / Java/Python. This course is valuable for students interested in pursuing sciences at post secondary level. This course is open to all Grade 11/12 students whether they have taken any previous computer courses or not.
Advanced Placement Computer Science 12
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Graphic Production
Contents:
- Graphic Productions--Intro to Computers 11/12
- Graphic Production 11/12 - Yearbook (+ Study)
- Media Design 11/12 - Computer Animation 11/12
Graphic Productions--Intro to Computers 11/12
Course Code: MGRPR11--S
Course Code: MGRPR12--S
Use your artistic skills to create documents and graphic images in a hands-on course. Students explore projects of personal interest by learning to use the following software: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Flash. This course is recommended for students with less computer experience or who need to refresh their skills from Junior Computers. Graphic Production 12 students will be expected to cover more advanced or creative projects as a continuation of Graphic Production 11.
Graphic Production 11/12 - Yearbook (+ Study)
Course Code: PKG--11-7
Course Code: PKG--12-7
This course is available only to Grade 11/12 students who also qualify for a study block. The schedule for Yearbook combines a 4-credit course with a study block. Classes are in session 3 days a week (students will have a study block during the other 2 periods). The course will run from September through April. Students will be on a full time study block in May and June. Students will learn a variety of skills in graphics and commercial design, desktop publishing, digital media technology, and will market a product to the school community. Students will use computers and digital cameras to create the Yearbook. Students with timetabling issues during second semester may be able to take this course and leave at the end of the semester and get a 2 credit Independent Studies 11/12 credit, but must consult with counselors and the course instructor for permission.
Media Design 11/12 - Computer Animation 11/12
Course Code: MMEDD11--S
Course Code: MMEDD12--S
Use your artistic skills to create professional models and graphic images in a hands-on course. This advanced computer course explores Modeling and Animation and provides many opportunities for hands-on activities. It is an extension of Junior Computers. Some basic computer experience is recommended. This course is recommended for students that have achieved a "B" level or higher in Junior Computers or Graphic Production 11/12. This course will primarily use Blender and Myya. Advanced Media Design 12 students will be expected to cover more advanced or creative projects as a continuation of Media Design 11.