Grade 11
ENG3U English (University Preparation)
Prerequisite: English (Grade 10 Academic)
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory grade 12 university or college preparation course.
- Unit 1: Short Stories
- Unit 2: Essays & the Media
- Unit 3: Novel Study "The Hunger Games" By Suzanne Collins
- Unit 4: Poetry
- Unit 5: Drama: "Macbeth" By W. Shakespeare
BAF3M Financial Accounting Fundamentals (University/College Preparation)
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis and ethics and current issues in accounting.
MCR3U Functions (University Preparation)
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics (Grade 10 Academic)
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; and develop facility in simplifying polynomial and rational expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
SCH3U Chemistry (University Preparation)
Prerequisite: Science (Grade 10 Academic)
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.
- Unit 1: Matter, Chemical Trends & Chemical Bondings
- Unit 2: Chemical Reactions
- Unit 3: Quantities in Chemical Reactions
- Unit 4: Solutions & Solubility
- Unit 5: Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry
GWL3O Designing Your Future
Prerequisite: None
This course prepares students to make successful transitions to postsecondary destinations as they investigate specific postsecondary options based on their skills, interests, and personal characteristics. Students will explore the realities and opportunities of the workplace and examine factors that affect success, while refining their job- search and employability skills. Students will develop their portfolios with a focus on their targeted destination and develop an action plan for future success.
- Unit 1: Personal Knowledge and Management Skills (Inward)
- Unit 2: Interpersonal & Teamwork Knowledge and Skills (Outward)
- Unit 3: Exploring Opportunities (Toward)
- Unit 4: Preparation for Transitions and Change (Forward)
