AMI4O / AMS4O
Instrumental Music - Band or Strings, 12, Open
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities. They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to self, communities, and cultures.
Recommended: Instrumental Music, Grade 11, Open (or approval by the instructor)
Rockway Highlights:
- Play a string or wind instrument within an ensemble
- Discuss current issues in music in depth such as commercial music, protest music, music in society, copyright, music in culture, community music, careers in music and music therapy.
- Learn secondary instruments
- Perform at concerts throughout the school year
- Plan and create concerts for a purpose
- Develop music literacy skills to a high degree
AMI4M / AMS4M
Instrumental Music - Band or Strings, 12, University Preparation
This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will analyse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.
Prerequisite: AMI3M/ASM3M or Approval by the instructor
Rockway Highlights:
- Play a string or wind instrument within an ensemble
- Discuss current issues in music in depth such as commercial music, protest music, music in society, copyright, music in culture, community music, careers in music and music therapy.
- Learn secondary instruments
- Perform at concerts throughout the school year
- Plan and create concerts for a purpose
- Develop music literacy skills to a high degree
AMR4O
Vocal Repertoire Music, 12, Open
This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by practicing and performing a selection of repertoire at various events throughout the year. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities.
Recommended: Vocal Repertoire Music, Grade 11, Open (or approval by the instructor)
ASM4M
Media Arts, 12, University / College Preparation
This course emphasizes the refinement of media arts skills through the creation of a thematic body of work by applying traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques such as multimedia, computer animation, installation art, and performance art. Students will develop works that express their views on contemporary issues and will create portfolios suitable for use in either career or postsecondary education applications. Students will critically analyse the role of media artists in shaping audience perceptions of identity, culture, and community values.
Prerequisite: Media Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
**Rockway prerequisite: AVI3M, AVI4M
Rockway Highlights:
- Develop a theme for your body of work for the semester and experiment with media arts including but not limited to animation, film, graphic design, installations and photography
- Create self-guided projects with teacher and peer support
- Visit the Art Gallery of Ontario
- Create a portfolio suitable for post-secondary applications
- Exhibit your work at the annual art show and the grade 12 grad show
AVI4M
Visual Art, 12, University / College Preparation
This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University / College Preparation
Rockway Highlights:
- Develop a theme for your body of work for the semester and specialize in a medium of your choice
- Create self-guided projects with teacher and peer support
- Visit the Art Gallery of Ontario
- Create a portfolio suitable for post-secondary applications
- Exhibit your work at the annual art show and the grade 12 grad show
- Curate your exhibition space at the grade 12 grad show
AWT4M
Yearbook, University / College Preparation
The yearbook course is a grade 11 or 12 course with the primary, team focus of producing the school yearbook. Each team member will produce pages of the yearbook, take photographs, produce write-ups, complete various tests and assignments and analyze and reflect on the quality and progress of the book. Students will learn and use design applications as well as learn principles of graphic design, desktop publishing, and photography.
Prerequisite: AWT3M, or Grade 11 Visual Art, University / College Preparation
Rockway Highlights:
- Be part of the team that designs and produces the yearbook
- Take on leadership roles and help guide the overall vision of the book
- Produce polished layouts, photos, and stories with greater independence
- Support and mentor younger yearbook students while working as part of a team
- Strengthen skills in graphic design, photography, writing, teamwork, and project management
BBB4M
International Business Fundamentals,12, University / College Preparation
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
Prerequisite: None
BOH4M
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals,12, University / College Preparation
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also emphasized.
Prerequisite: None
Rockway Highlights:
- Learn from guest speakers about the challenges and benefits involved in navigating domestic and international business operations
- Understand the ways globalization has created opportunities and challenges in international economic development in cultural and political spheres
- Create a business plan that accounts for variables involved in expansion into international markets
CGW4U
World Issues: A Geographic Analysis, 12, University Preparation
In this course, students will address the challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. They will explore issues involving a wide range of topics, including economic disparities, threats to the environment, globalization, human rights, and quality of life, and will analyse government policies, international agreements, and individual responsibilities relating to them. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including the use of spatial technologies, to investigate these complex issues and their impacts on natural and human communities around the world.
Prerequisite: Any university of university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
Rockway Highlights:
- Explore the intersecting themes of globalization, sustainability, development and social justice as they explore the biggest and most pressing issues facing Canada and the world
- Research the root causes of poverty in a specific country in order to create a development grant proposal and compete for a 1 million dollar grant from Berg Development Solutions
- Research and imagine small scale, sustainable solutions to poverty traps faced by real people in the world
CHY4U
World History since the Fifteenth Century, 12, University / College Preparation
This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history.
Prerequisite: Any university of university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
This course will be offered in alternating years with CLN4U.
CLN4U
Canadian and International Law, 12, University Preparation
This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop an understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law and of issues related to human rights and freedoms, conflict resolution, and criminal, environmental, and workplace law, both in Canada and internationally. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process, and will develop legal reasoning skills, when investigating these and other issues in both Canadian and international contexts.
Prerequisite: Any university of university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
This course will be offered in alternating years with CHY4U.
ENG4U
English, 12, University Preparation
This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.
Prerequisite: NBE3U or ENG3U English, Grade 11, University Preparation
Rockway Highlights:
- This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450.
- Explore social, economic and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships.
- Extent your ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history.
EWC4U
The Writer's Craft, 12, University Preparation
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation
Rockway Highlights:
- Be given lots of choice in what you write
- Engage in an author visit
- Create a professional publication of a student anthology
FSF4U
Core French, 12, University Preparation
This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, apply language learning strategies in a wide variety of real-life situations, and develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. They will also enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation
HFA4U
Nutrition and Health, 12, University Preparation
This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by investigating issues related to nutrition and health.
Prerequisite: Any university of university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
HSB4U
Challenge and Change in Society, 12, University Preparation
This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.
Prerequisite: Any university of university/college course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
HZT4U
Philosophy: Questions and Theories, 12, University Preparation
This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, aesthetics).∗ Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy.
Prerequisite: Any university of university/college course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
Rockway Highlights:
- Explore and uncover of the dominant modes of thought in western society
- Examine how these modes affect each one of us today.
- See and unpack how the often-hidden influence philosophy has on every one of us.
- Uncover philosophy’s influence can give Christians understanding to help resist the secular power of our society.
- Gain the intellectual tools and skills to advance theological discussion and debate.
MAP4C
Foundations for College Mathematics, 12, College Preparation
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of real-world applications of mathematics. Students will analyse data using statistical methods; solve problems involving applications of geometry and trigonometry; solve financial problems connected with annuities, budgets, and renting or owning accommodation; simplify expressions; and solve equations. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. This course prepares students for college programs in areas such as business, health sciences, and human services, and for certain skilled trades.
Prerequisite: Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 11, College Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
MCV4U
Calculus and Vectors, 12, University Preparation
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing
understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics.
This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields
such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those
students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.
Co-requisite: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) must be taken prior to or concurrently with Calculus Vectors (MCV4U)
Rockway Highlights:
- In Calculus, use all of our previous math knowledge to develop new tools for analyzing functions and solving optimization questions
- This course is really two separate courses that we switch back and forth between: 1) Calculus and 2) Vectors
- Start with the slope formula from Grade 9 , discover how knowing the instantaneous rate of change can help us solve all sorts of problems
- In Vectors, sprinkle in a few Physics-type lessons, but then we figure out how to do mathematical operations with vectors, and to use vectors to define lines and planes in 3-D
MDM4U
Mathematics of Data Management, 12, University Preparation
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Prerequisite Course: Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation, or Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation
MHF4U
Advanced Functions, 12, University Preparation
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.
Prerequisite Course: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation
Rockway Highlights:
- In Investigate topics such as counting techniques, probability, and probability distributions
- Explore the math behind data collection, organization, data analysis, and statistical reasoning
- Learn how statistics and probability are used to model real-life situations and support decision-making
OLC4O
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course, Grade 12
This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing.
Eligibility Requirement:
- Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. (Students who have already met the literacy requirement for graduation may be eligible to take the course under special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal.)
PAF4O
Personal and Fitness Activities, 12, Open
This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
Prerequisite: None
Rockway Highlights:
- Build cardiovascular endurance
- Explore fitness trends and learn proper techniques
- Develop a personal fitness program
- Incorporate diverse activities (weight training, yoga, group fitness classes, circuits)
PPL4O
Healthy Active Living, 12, Open
This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices. It places special emphasis on how students can maintain the habits of healthy, active living throughout their lives as they make the transition to adulthood and independent living. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities in a variety of settings, students can enhance their movement competence, personal fitness, and confidence. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
Prerequisite: None
Rockway Highlights:
- Participate in a wide variety of individual, large and small group activities
- Develop movement skills in traditional sports
- Explore individual and team skills in non-traditional sports like kinball and tchoukball
- Encourage an active lifestyle and help students develop skills for lifelong health and fitness
PSK4U
Introductory Kinesiology, 12, University Preparation
This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sport, and the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity and sport. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education and health, kinesiology, health sciences, health studies, recreation, and sports administration.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university / college preparation course in science OR any Grade 11 or 12 course in health and physical education
Rockway Highlights:
- Study human movement and physical activity
- Learn how the body works during exercise, sports and everyday activities
- Explore how physical activity affects physical, mental, and social well-being
- Encourages an active lifestyle and develop skills for lifelong health and fitness
SBI4U
Biology, 12, University Preparation
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Prerequisite: Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation
SCH4U
Chemistry, 12, University Preparation
Prerequisite: Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation
SPH4U
Physics, 12, University Preparation
Prerequisite: Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation
TTJ4C
Transportation Technology, 11, College Preparation
This course enables students to further develop technical knowledge and skills as they study, test, service, and repair engine management systems; powertrains; steering/ control, suspension, brake, and body systems on vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft; and/or small-engine products. Students will refine communication and teamwork skills through practical tasks, using a variety of tools and equipment. Students will expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to transportation and their knowledge of apprenticeship and college programs leading to careers in the transportation industry.
Prerequisite: Transportation Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation
