Grade 09 Courses

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  • The Centre for Soccer Excellence is a way for students to combine academic goals with high quality soccer instruction, coaching and mentoring. Entry into the academy is by application.  Accepted students will select from the courses below that are appropriate to their grade level. Students receive combined instruction in Principles… Read more

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  • Advanced Dance 9-12

    Prerequisite:  Beginning Dance or successful audition.  Dance classes are on a skill level basis.  Dance/P.E. attire is required.  This course is outside of the timetable and requires some flexibility with rehearsals and performances. This course is designed for students with previous dance training.  This course concentrates on: Jazz, lyrical, modern,… Read more

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    Beginning Dance 9-12
  • Beginning Dance 9-12

    No previous dance training is necessary. Students in grades 9 – 12 will work together in this class. Dance/P.E. attire is required.  This course is outside of the timetable and requires some flexibility with rehearsals and performances. This course will focus on: Introduction to various styles of dance including jazz,… Read more

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  • Business Computer Applications 9

    This course is recommended for students commencing high school who would like to further develop their computer skills and also have an interest in business. Students will learn how to manage files, produce documents, prepare spreadsheets and design presentations. Course content is taught through a business lens where students start… Read more

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  • Business Computer Applications 9

    This course is recommended for students commencing high school who would like to further develop their computer skills and also have an interest in business. Students will develop a business approach to creating and formatting professional documents using Google Apps for Education (docs, sheets, slides, forms, sites) and Microsoft Office… Read more

    Course code: XLDCF09BCA
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  • Community Leadership 9/10/11/12

    Our mission is to gather together as a group of individuals and through teamwork, skill development and training, engage in the organizing, planning and follow-through of events and activities in order to contribute to both our school and broader community, while in the process undergoing personal positive growth.Be part of… Read more

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  • Concert Band 9

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of a band program in the previous year or admission through audition Band courses are a continuation of the acquisition of performance skills on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Students study the basic elements of music and its history through performance and discussion of a variety of… Read more

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  • Dance 9-12

    Dance is offered outside the timetable. Check out this great video of our 2021-2022 dancers!    

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  • Drama 9/10

    Movement, improvisation, mime, interpretation of music, role-play, video work, script writing and analysis, and character development are some of the topics student will experience. Much of this work will require group work, so students must be prepared to work cooperatively.

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  • English 9

    With connection to the core competencies of Personal/Social Thinking and Communication, the focus of this course is the production of clear spoken and written language. Various forms of writing will be reviewed: description, narration and exposition. Literary works including short stories, novels, non-fiction, poetry and drama will be studied both… Read more

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  • Entrepreneurship & Marketing 9, 10

    Explore the risks, rewards, and opportunities of entrepreneurship as you take a business or product of your design from invention/innovation to marketplace in this course.  This course take a hands-on, project-based approach to learning using the process of design thinking as a framework. Topics of study include: Business Fundamentals economic… Read more

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  • Espagnol 10

    Recommended for French Immersion students or students fluent in French This course is geared towards FRIM students, with the expectation that a foundation and understanding of what is required to learn a language is already in place.  Spanish 9 and 10 curricula are compressed and delivered at a faster pace,… Read more

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  • Foods & Nutrition 9

    Dazzle your family and friends with your cooking skills! You will prepare breakfasts, lunches and dinners as well as foods for special occasions. Learn the essentials of preparing sumptuous cinnamon buns, pastry and some great desserts.

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  • Français Langue Seconde – Immersion 9

    Students will explore and analyze different francophone texts in French to understand the implicit and explicit messages and to deepen their understanding of the cultures that produced them. Literal and figurative meanings Characteristics of the novel, fable and stylistic devices How to communicate to a specific audience Registers of language… Read more

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  • French 9

    Parlez-vous français? Sharpen your communication skills with this interactive language class. Learn to speak, read and write “en francais” while exploring the Francophone culture and lifestyle. Students will engage in active listening and practice their French speaking. Great on resumes and handy when travelling! Bon voyage!

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  • General Explorations 9

    Sample a variety of hands-on activities that are offered within Technology Education. Areas of exploration include: carpentry, woodworking, metalworking, Metal Jewelry and art, drafting and design, electronics, electrical, plumbing, power mechanics and more.

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  • Information Technology 9

    This is an introductory course to learn and practice the computer skills that are useful in school and our digital world. Projects will have students learning and creating in many different areas, which may include the following topics: Create graphics and charts Digital image editing Website design in HTML 3D… Read more

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  • Jazz Band 9

    Prerequisite: Enrolment in Band 9 or Band 10 or the permission of the instructor Jazz band is offered as an enrichment to the other Band courses. Students will be introduced to various music styles associated with Jazz and World music genres as well as to concepts of improvisation appropriate in… Read more

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  • Junior Choir 9

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  • Marching Band 9/10/11/12

    Out of time table.

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  • Mathematics 9

    This course is designed to give students the appropriate skills needed for any of the streams listed below.  Curriculum includes algebra, rational expressions, linear inequalities, circle geometry, surface area and statistics.

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  • Metalwork 9, 10, 11, 12

    Jewelry, art metal, welding, machining, blacksmithing/forging, casting/foundry and Sheet metal are all offered in the metal shop. Try a variety of metalworking specialties, focus on the specialty you enjoy, and design and complete projects that build skills in that area.

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  • Music Composition 9/10 (R&B/Jazz Combo/Small Ensemble)

    Prerequisite: Enrolment in any other music course Music Composition 9 and 10 are offered as enrichment courses for students enrolled in the other Band courses. Students will study composition through performance in a small ensemble, Jazz Combo format. The primary focus of these courses is improvisation and the creation of… Read more

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  • Musical Theatre 9-12

    Every year Reynolds Theatre performs a musical for parents and the surrounding community. Past performances include Music Man, Grease, and Guys and Dolls.  Students are not required to have any formal singing or dancing experience to participate in this course, but they must be willing to do both.  Rehearsals occur… Read more

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  • Numeracy 9: Introduction to Mathematics 9

    Students are offered the opportunity to work on math skills necessary for success in Principles of Math 9.  Instruction will be a blend of individual assistance and group work.  Students are selected through consultation with grade 8 teachers, parents, and Reynolds Administration.

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  • Physical Education and Health 9

    Development of individual athletic skills and development of the theories of team play. Also included are the learning outcomes related to healthy living and personal development.

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  • Robotics 9/10/11/12

    Are you a creative individual that likes solve problems/puzzles and to tinker?  Do you want to create something that not only looks impressive, but also SENSES it’s environment, REACTS to stimuli, makes DECISIONS and MOVES.  Do you just think robots are COOL (because they are!) and would like to build… Read more

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  • Science 9

    Students gain a foundation in scientific processes while exploring four strands of science. Life Science explores cell theory and various forms of reproduction. Physical Science includes matter, atomic theory, the periodic table, elements and chemical formulae. Electricity is explained in terms of static charges, series and parallel circuits and power… Read more

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  • Sciences 9

    Sexual and asexual reproduction Elements and their properties Compounds Circuits Voltage, currents and resistance Matter cycles Sustainability systems and First People’s knowledge of interconnectedness and sustainability

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  • Sciences Humaines 9

    Canada and the world from 1750-1919. Revolutions and rebellions Colonialism in North America Geography of North America Canadian Confederation Western expansion and British Columbia

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  • Social Studies 9

    In Socials 9, students will focus on how revolutions and changes in ideology and policy can profoundly influence societies. By looking at a selection of events from 1750-1919 and examining their impact on BC, Canada and the world, students will explore how collective identity is constructed and can change over… Read more

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  • Spanish 9

    This academic course provides a foundation for Spanish oral, aural and written communication. Along with covering core material (essential Present Tense verbs, grammar and commonly used vocabulary), elements of Hispanic culture, both historical and modern day are included.  The goal of the course is to give students the tools and… Read more

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  • Strings 9

    Prerequisite: Strings 7 and/or Strings 8 or private instruction on an orchestral instrument This course performs as part of Reynolds Music Program as well as part of the larger School District 61 Festival Orchestra with students from other high schools in the district. Rehearsal times are held outside of regular… Read more

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  • Textiles 9 – Arts and Crafts

    A course unlike any other! In this course you will learn to create artwork and crafts using a variety of fabric and fibre techniques, such as knitting, embroidery, felting, weaving, quilting, beading and macrame. You will be introduced to creative processes and become familiar with the tools and equipment used… Read more

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  • Textiles 9, 10 – Clothing and Fiber

    Interested in learning to sew? This textiles course is designed for BEGINNING sewing students who have little or no previous experience. Develop your hand and machine sewing skills while learning about fabrics and design. Explore your creative side, while learning the foundations of garment construction, embellishment and applying the elements… Read more

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  • Textiles 9: Family and Society

    What do playgrounds, interior design and relationships have in common? The answer is this course! Are you interested in working with children and families? Do you want to further develop your skills in communication and collaboration? Do you like to design and create things for others? Are you interested in… Read more

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  • Visual Arts 9

    This foundation course introduces you to the art program at Reynolds.  Explore 2D and 3D projects while becoming familiar with various mediums including pottery, painting, drawing, mixed media and printmaking.  Discover the elements and principles of design, learn ways to develop ideas and personal expression and explore contemporary and historic… Read more

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  • Woodwork 9-12

    Explore woodworking in a safe and well equipped shop. Learn correct and safe use of hand and power tools to construct class projects and projects of your own design. 

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  • Yoga for Mindfulness 9/10/11/12

    This course would allow students to dive deeper into their inward journey.  Yoga not only focuses on physical postures to improve physical health, but also focuses on the mind, and emotions.  Students will work to gain a heightened awareness of their own mind/body connection. They will work toward bringing a… Read more

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