This course is designed to allow students to make sense of the world around them.  It focuses on both physical and human geography while examining the five themes of geography – place, location, region, movement, and land-human interaction.  Course content includes Canada, United States, Latin America, Europe, Russia, and Africa.  Key themes explored are globalization, threats to the environment, and other challenges facing humankind in the 21^st century.  Students exhibit social studies skills in creating and interpreting graphic materials such maps, tables, graphs, and charts as well as interpreting primary and secondary sources of information.  Students develop critical thinking skills in the use and interpretation of these resources. 

 

This course is designed to allow students to better understand and appreciate the history of the human community in the 18^th and 19^th centuries.  Several themes are examined including beliefs and values, struggles for rights and self-determination, and the impact of new technologies.  Units of study include United Nations, The Early Modern Era (Revolution, Muslim Empires, and East Asia), The Era of European Imperialism (Industrialization, Democracy, Imperialism, and East Asia).  Students exhibit social studies skills in the following areas:  creating and interpreting graphic materials such maps, tables, graphs, and charts;  interpreting primary and secondary sources of information; critical thinking skills in the use and interpretation of these resources. 

 

 

This course is designed to assist students in the exploration, development and acquisition of reading, writing, speaking, and listening literacy skills.  Write Source/6 Traits serves as the foundation for the study of writing.  The Townsend Series helps students to develop a larger working vocabulary.  Students read 4 novels and a selection of poetry.  At the end of the course students should be able: to read and interpret a variety of texts, to write a variety of creative pieces and a successful persuasive "position" essay; to craft responses to literature and present these through the spoken or written word.  Student writing is developed and assessed by the internationally acclaimed online writing program called ERB or Education Research Bureau.

 

This course is designed to assist students in the exploration, development and acquisition of reading, writing, speaking, and listening literacy skills.  Write Source/6 Traits again serves as the foundation for the study of writing.  The Townsend Series is utilized again to help students to develop a larger working vocabulary.  Students read 4 novels and a collection of poetry.  At the end of the course students should be able: to read and interpret a variety of texts, to write a variety of creative pieces and a successful persuasive "problem-solution" essay; to craft responses to literature; to present these through the spoken or written word.  Student writing is developed and assessed with the ERB program.

 

This course is designed to assist students in the exploration, development and acquisition of reading, writing, speaking, and listening literacy skills.  Write Source/6 Traits serves as the foundation for the study of writing.  The Townsend Series is utilized to help students to develop a larger working vocabulary.  The focus for the Grade 11 literature component is on American Literature.  Students will examine three novels by notable American authors and a selection of poetry by American poets.  At the end of the course, students should be able: to read and interpret a variety of texts; to write a variety of creative pieces and a successful "critical thinking" essay, to display confidence and skills in expressing responses orally.  Student writing is developed and assessed with the ERB program.

 

This course is designed to assist students in the exploration, development and acquisition of reading, writing, speaking, and listening literacy skills.  Write Source/6 Traits serves as the foundation for the study of writing.  The Townsend Series is utilized to help students to develop a larger working vocabulary; vocabulary exercises are keyed to college preparation and examination.  The focus for the Grade 12 literature component is on World Classics.  Students will examine three classic novels and a selection of classic poetry.  At the end of the course, students should be able: to read and interpret a variety of texts, to write a variety of creative pieces and successful "critical thinking" essay as well as the literature essay, to display confidence and skill in expressing responses orally.   Student writing is developed and assessed with the ERB program.

 

 

This course is designed to increase students' understanding of and appreciation for the living world and to help them see the relationship between living and non-living parts of the environment.  Several themes are emphasized including science as a process, systems in nature and how the availability of matter and energy determines the characteristics of ecosystems.  The application of the scientific method through the performance of successful laboratory experiments and the competent collection and clear presentation of data are key skills that are practiced in the course.

 

The course engages students in an exploration of the basic structures and properties of matter.  Other topics for investigation include chemical bonding, kinetic theory and the nature of matter in solution, biochemistry, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.  Throughout the course the importance of the scientific method and the safe and appropriate handling of chemicals and equipment are emphasized.  Other skills practiced and assessed include careful observation, the accurate recording and presentation of data, and the interpretation and use of the periodic table of elements.  The class prepares students for the Advanced Placement Chemistry course.

 

This Advanced Placement course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year.  Students attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems.  The course contributes to the development of the students' abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas, orally and in writing, with clarity and logic.  A large and varied number of labs are scheduled in the class.  Since the class is college level, grades are weighted.  An acceptable mark on the AP examination not only may earn college credit and higher college course placement but also enhance your college applications with successful performance in a college-level course.

 

This introductory course uses an inquiry approach to motivate students to explore the world around them.  Students are actively engaged in extensive labs and activities.  Topics for investigation include an introduction to environmental science, ecology, and populations.  Students acquire a new understanding of and an appreciation for the environment.  Critical/creative thinking and problem solving skills is developed. 

 

Pre-requisite: Environmental Science I.  The course is student-centered and invites the student to investigate their world.  Units of study include water, earth and land, mineral and energy resources, and the health of the world.  As students explore these topics a greater knowledge and appreciation of planet earth emerges.  Critical/creative thinking and problem solving skills developed in the introductory course is expanded in this advanced course.

 

This course introduces students to physics both as a fundamental science and as a discipline with a wide variety of technological applications, many of which continue to have a profound influence on society.  The course content is focused on the important topics of mechanics, dynamics and electricity and magnetism.  Concepts in thermal physics are also studied and later in the course, students are introduced to some topics in modern physics.  Experimental work and problem solving are used to reinforce students' understanding and to practice problem-solving skills.  These skills are applicable to a wide range of work and study both in the sciences and in other fields.   Students may challenge for the AP Physics B in May.  An acceptable mark on the AP examination not only may earn college credit and higher college course placement but also enhance your college applications with successful performance in a college-level course.

 

 

The course includes an in-depth analysis of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry as they relate to both abstract mathematical concepts as well as real-world problem situations.  Topics include logic and proof, parallel lines and polygons, perimeter and area analysis, volume and surface area analysis, similarity and congruence.  Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills as they relate to logical reasoning and argument.  Students are required to use different technological tools to discover and explain much of the course content.

 

This course completes the math series of classes begun in Grade 8.  The class covers first degree equations and equalities, quadratic, polynomial and radical equations and inequalities, advanced functions and relations, discrete math and trigonometric functions.  Students are involved in communicating information mathematically, solving problems from a real world context and justifying the solutions to problems.  Graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course (TI-89).  

 

This introductory course is designed to meet the need for business math in our daily lives – keeping sound records, setting budgets, and understanding finance, taxation and investment opportunities.  The class begins with an analysis of basic business math concepts such as problem solving, equations, formulas and percent.  Key business topics are explored, including banking services, payroll, taxes, insurance and retailing.  The course helps students to be better consumers.  Additionally, the knowledge and skills acquired in the course prepare students for a career in the business world.

 

This course is designed to prepare students who will pursue a mathematics-based career.  This course contains an in-depth coverage of trigonometry, analytical geometry, upper-level algebraic concepts and logarithms.  Students expand their knowledge of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions to include power, polynomial, rational, piece-wise, and trigonometric functions.  Students investigate and explore mathematical ideas, develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations, and use graphing calculators to build understanding, make connections between representations, and provide support in solving problems.  Students analyze various representations of functions, sequences, and series.  Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life's experiences.  

 

Pre-requisite: Business Math I.  This advanced course builds on the introductory course.  The patterns of finance are first explored – interest, annuities, and loans.  Next, the mathematics of accounting is investigated – depreciation, financial statistics, and securities in the form of stocks and bonds.  Students apply mathematical skills to actual business situation with data based on multinational corporations as diverse as McDonalds and General Motors.  The skills and knowledge acquired in this class provide a sound foundation for students seeking a career in business.

 

This Advanced Placement course is well suited for students seeking a career in engineering, computer science, physics, business or the life sciences.  Units of study include properties of functions, limits, differential calculus, and integral calculus.  Use of symbolic differentiation and integration utilities is also included.  Students learn features of graphing calculators such as how to confirm answers by graphical and numerical means.  The above knowledge and skills should be exhibited at a mastery level.  Since the class is college level, grades are weighted.  An acceptable mark on the AP examination may earn college credit and higher college course placement and enhance your college applications with successful performance in a college-level course.

 

 

 

English Language Learners in High School are supported across the curriculum.  ELL teachers work closely with core teachers to modify course content, texts and assessments to meet students' needs without compromising content or academic rigor.  In supporting students either through withdrawal or through team teaching, the aim of ELL is to teach literacy skills and effective communication in English across all subjects.  To ascertain English language proficiency, students undergo the Language Assessment System (an internationally recognized standardized language assessment tool).  Student progress is monitored throughout the year and at the end of the year a final assessment is completed to judge whether students have progressed to the point where they can be exited from the ELL program.

 

Chinese Language is offered at AIAN as a foreign language.  High School beginner level is designed for those students who have little to no Chinese language proficiency.  The textbook used is Chinese Made Easy.  The emphasis for instruction is on basic speaking and listening skills and rudimentary reading skills.  Students develop a better understanding of and a greater appreciation for Chinese culture.  Chinese holidays and traditions are studied and celebrated.  Students share their new language skills during events like Chinese New Year and Fine Arts Night.

 

The Intermediate Level Class is designed for those students who have basic speaking and listening skills.  The course is suited for students who have studied Chinese language for one or two years.  At this level, the students focus on improve their speaking & listening skills while developing there reading and writing skills.  The course is organized as Pre-Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture course.

 

The Advanced Level Class is designed for those students who have a strong Chinese background or students who have passed the High School intermediate Chinese program at AIAN.  To enter this level, students must have a strong foundation in listening, speaking and reading. Since the class is college level, grades are weighted.  An acceptable mark on the AP examination may earn college credit, higher college course placement and enhance your college applications with successful performance in a college-level course.

 

 

This is a semester course.  The textbook entitled The Visual Experience will be our guide for the study of art and for studio experiences.  45 studio activities are a major part of the class and include work in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics.  A chief component of the course is art history, and it will be linked to the studio experiences.  Students will have the opportunity to understand and appreciate art from across time and space.  The art of today's China and in its history will be emphasized.  The artwork of the class will be featured during ESLR-based projects such as Pinwheels for Peace, UN Day, Chinese New Year and Peace Day.

 

This course combines a study of music and drama.  Popular contemporary musical styles such as rock, reggae, blues, jazz and folk are explored.  The class listens to sounds of music from around the world.  Students develop critical listening skills by comparing and contrasting the various styles of music and the nation of origin of that music.  Students who play an instrument will be encouraged to become more proficient. The drama portion of the course seeks to develop acting abilities and production skills such as make-up, costumes, staging, lights, etc.  The class demonstrates their musical and dramatic talents skills during special events at school.

 

This Advanced Placement class is offered for students with a strong foundation in art.  The AP Central course syllabi for Studio Art 2 Dimension, Studio Art 3 Dimension and Studio Art Drawing are followed.  Students submit to AP a portfolio of their work in May.  Since the class is college level grades are weighted.  A successful mark on the portfolio may allow a student to earn college credit and enhance the college admission application through successful performance in a college-level course. 

 

This course is designed to allow students to increase their overall personal fitness and develop their skills in individual and team sports.  The three main team sports will follow the ACAMIS sports season of volleyball, basketball and football (soccer).  In addition, students learn the rules and skills necessary to play hockey, tennis and table tennis.  The focus of the course is on improvement of individual sports’ skills and the implementation of a life long fitness lifestyle.