Introduction to High School (10S)
This course consists of two half-credit courses, each with specific outcomes:
Applying Information and Communication Technology I 15F:
This course is designed to introduce students to some of the major concepts of computing and technology so that they can decide which areas they wish to focus on in the future. Topics include: desktop publishing using Word, spreadsheets and databases using Excel and Access, presentation software using Power Point, and Keyboarding using a web based program. WEB 2.0 applications will be used throughout the course to make students aware of free software that is comparable to the programs taught in class. Internet safety will be addressed, as well as "digital footprints" through social media.
Life/Work Exploration 15S:
The primary objective of this course is to help our incoming Grade 9 students make a successful transition from junior high to high school. W. C. Miller Collegiate believes that this successful transition is not simply measured in terms of a student’s academic progress, but also includes their development in the areas of strength of character, decision making skills, effective social skills, organization skills, independence, and empathy skills.
Life/Work Transition (40S)
In this full credit course, students will develop skills that will aid them in their transition from high school to employment. Each student’s path will look different: some will attend university, college, or trade school; some will apprentice; others will enter the work force directly. Whatever path they choose, this course will allow them the opportunity to explore their options and become better equipped for the future. Some topics we will look at are: Personal Management, Career Exploration, Learning and Planning, and Job Seeking and Job Maintenance. Students will work on career and community interviews, give presentations and write reflections.
Community Service (41G) (0.5 or 1.0 Credit)
Students can make a contribution to the community by volunteering for causes or organizations. The civic skills, knowledge and attitudes obtained from such community service activity can increase a student’s self-esteem, maturity, and provide more awareness of the needs of others in the community. Students must find an organization to volunteer with, commit to 55 (half-credit) or 110 (full credit) hours of time over the course of high school studies, complete forms – Parent/ Guardian Approval and Community Service Approval, be responsible for logging hours (on form provided), submit a write up detailing skills, knowledge and attitude obtained from the community service experience and participate in the activity outside of the regular school program.