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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Accounting is the language of business! This is an excellent course for students considering careers in the business sector. Even if you do not want to be an accountant, the language of accounting is everywhere – both in your personal and future work life. You will learn a lot of… Read more

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This course is for students with an interest in recreation and physical education.  The emphasis of this course is to explore a wide range of lifetime sport and leisure activities not generally offered in Physical Education at the junior level.  Examples of activities include yoga, curling, kayaking, sailing and rock… Read more

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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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  VisualArt Video Clip 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 art. This is a great foundational course… Read more

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Do you organize activities for your friends and family? Do you enjoy scorekeeping at sports events?  Do you follow the stats of your favorite sport?  Do you like working with others to make things happen?  If so, ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP! This course is designed for students who have an interest in sports and… Read more

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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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BCA 12 is a practical computer skills course taught from a business perspective. Grade 11 students are welcome to take this course – earn a grade 12 credit while in grade 11!  Through a business simulation using engaging real-world content, students create professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using both Microsoft… Read more

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Prerequisite: Registration in Concert Choir as well as approval of the director. This performance group is for experienced singers looking to take their work to the next level and work in a more independent setting.  Much of the repertoire will be selected with the director and students will work in… Read more

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This chemistry course includes mole concept, chemical reactions, bonding, electron configurations and organic chemistry.  The course requires your ability to manipulate mathematical expressions to describe chemical behaviour.

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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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This is an excellent course for students in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in careers in technology, such as Programming, Engineering, Science, Digital Animation, Game Development, and Robotics. Students who have a strong interest or ability in computers will continue to explore and learn current and advanced technologies… Read more

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

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Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 is a senior level social studies class that examines local, national and global contemporary indigenous issues and their historical roots. The following Big Ideas will be included:  The identities, worldviews, and language of indigenous peoples are renewed, sustained, and transformed through the connection to the land,… Read more

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Check out this short video about this course.  The CP Rec Program aims to: Enhance students understanding of the human body and science, and   their impact on sport. Provide a link between PE 9-12 and potential careers. Enhance student understanding of the role and impact that Sport and Recreation… Read more

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Do you like to write, and express yourself in a variety of formats? Students will engage with the craft of writing by exploring various forms of fiction, including short-story, poetry, drama and essay. Through reading, self and peer edits, work shopping, as well as assessment and analysis, students will gain… Read more

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Culinary Arts is a for-credit, out-of-the timetable course that will help you develop skills, organizational strategies and knowledge in the field of culinary arts. We will focus on food safety, learning various cooking techniques as well as learning about food preservation practices, meal planning and preparation. This course is designed to… Read more

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

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This is a course for students to develop their acting tools: voice, movement, concentration, interpretation, critical thinking, research, characterization, memorization, writing, improvisations, directing and staging.  The conventions and history of the stage from ancient Greek theatre to Elizabethan Drama provide a framework for this course which then examines the themes… Read more

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Go beyond basic class videos and start making films that include multiple cameras, green screens and other special effects.  Targeted skills include script writing, acting, directing, cinematography, and post production sound and editing. Students will have the opportunity to produce films that are part of school news and events as… Read more

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This is a survey course.  Earth science will include a study of astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, geological science and the earth’s history.  Current global environmental issues and recommended solutions will also be considered. ***Note: Check post secondary entrance requirements before selecting courses.

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Explore fundamentals of engineering through hands-on projects. Students will learn practical and transferable skills while building their design and problem solving abilities. Through the lens of engineering, students will explore concepts, develop solutions to problems, examine materials, prototype designs, and build working models to test.

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The overall goal of this course is to educate students about the environment and their place in it. The course aims to show how actions can have a positive or a negative effect on our environment (both locally and globally) and thus empower youth to take responsibility and leadership in… Read more

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This is a survey course allowing students to study a variety of subjects within the Social Studies discipline. Topics include, but are not limited to : Human and Physical geography       Economic theory Philosophy Political studies

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Explorations 11 is a course designed to provide students with a better understanding of the incredibly interdisciplinary nature of social studies. In this course students will gain further understanding in the following fields of study: History, Comparative Cultures, Philosophy, Social Justice, Human and Physical Geography

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Film Studies Promo Video There is perhaps no better medium than film for its ability to engage an audience in lives, worlds and realities that are far from their own. Great film is an escape, a pause from the everyday that enables us to connect with stories.  With great films… Read more

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This course is offered to grade 11 and 12 students who want to improve their level of fitness.  Completion of the course also satisfies the physical activity portion of the Graduation Transition Plan.  Strength training and conditioning will provide instruction regarding a healthy, active lifestyle. It will incorporate all aspects… Read more

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Click here to watch a video about this course. Do you love to read and want to examine new authors and genres?  Students will explore, discuss and critique a variety of texts through specific themes,  genres, and literary theories. Students will write for a multitude of purposes and audiences while… Read more

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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10. A final grade of 60% or higher in Foundations and Pre-calculus Mathematics 10 is strongly recommended.

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In French 11, students explore the French language in a wide variety of contexts in order to be able to engage in meaningful conversations on a variety of topics of interest.  Students will work on developing their oral and written fluency. 

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Pre-requisite Science 10 and Foundations and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 10; This linear course focuses on the working of the human body from the microscopic chemical level to the coordination of body systems.  Students will study the structure and function of human organism as well as the background chemical knowledge required for… Read more

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Please note: this is a full-year, eight credit course. Students receive English First Peoples 11 or 12 AND Explorations of Social Studies 11 or B.C. First Peoples 12   Students earn their English 11 or English 12 credit by taking this course. This multi-age cohort course weaves story, history, literature,… Read more

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This class supports and encourages ELL students to compare their native country to the richness and diversity of Canada. This course will also allow students to become more aware of Canadian culture, inclusive of Aboriginal history, European settlement, immigration and refugee settlement and to better understand why Canada embraces multiculturalism…. Read more

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Prerequisite: Enrolment in Band 11 or Band 12 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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This course gives students the opportunity to develop their language abilities through the exploration of language and culture from the Francophone world, and is organized around the following themes: Oral communication including plays, debates, discussions Language and francophone culture including customs and traditions Media and digital communication including social media,… Read more

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This course offers a survey of the diversity of organisms that are part of our living world.  Topics include adaptation and evolution, taxonomy, microbiology, botany, zoology and ecology.  The content is a preview of the material covered in a post secondary Introductory Biology course.

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This course will allow students to explore the new and changing world of marketing.  Students are encouraged to use creative marketing skills in and around the school through a number of different and exciting ways. The purpose of the program:     Develop and market Reynolds school wear.    … Read more

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 Media Art Video Media arts explores elements and principles of design using a variety of different mediums and technologies. This includes but is not limited to cameras, computers, software, props, video production, layout and design, graphics and images and new emerging media processes. Students will develop their skills through individualized… Read more

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Media Design is a hands-on course where students learn about, create, assess, and curate design from the past, present, and future.Students will have the opportunity to design and investigate topics including architecture, urban planning, greeting cards, cars, commercials, fashion, patterns, fonts, airplanes, shoes, logos, movie sets, transport maps, and anything… Read more

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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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Prerequisite: Enrolment in any other Senior music course at Reynolds including Strings and Choir and the recommendation of the instructor. Music Composition 11 and 12 are offered as enrichment courses for students enrolled in other Senior Music courses. Students will study composition through performance in a small ensemble, Jazz Combo,… Read more

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Prerequisite: Enrolment in any other Senior Instrumental music course at Reynolds including Strings and the recommendation of the instructor Students enrolled in this course participate in the musical theatre productions. Enrollment is based on the needs of the production yearly. Auditions and formation of the ensemble will occur in mid-October…. Read more

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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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Are you social media savvy and interested in non traditional formats? Students will study the conventions of graphic novels, video games, podcasts, and  social media. As well, students will examine the impact of media on the individual and society. This class aims to navigate the changing world of modern communication… Read more

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Click here for a short video about this course.  Outdoor Pursuits 11/12 Outdoor Pursuits 11/12 is a course designed to give students the ability to explore the outdoors with the skills to plan for adventure in a responsible and safe manner.  Classes will be a combination of outside activities, such… Read more

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Peer Tutoring 11/12 “When you get, give. When you learn, teach.”  Maya Angelou Are you someone who likes…… Helping other students? Strengthening your strengths? Expanding your academic and social circles? Learning how the brain works best? Having meaningful experiences to add to your resume? Building crucial “soft” skills? Having a… Read more

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Photography video This class introduces students to the world of photography through both 35mm film and digital photography. Students will learn technical use of cameras, camera equipment, dark-room printing and digital photo editing through programs such as Adobe Photoshop. Students will use photography to learn about the design principles of… Read more

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Physics 11 is an introductory course that looks at displacement, velocity, acceleration, vectors, projectile motion, gravity, friction, elastic forces, Newton’s Laws, momentum, kinetic and potential energy, work, power, special relativity, nuclear processes and waves.

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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10. A final grade of 67% or higher in Foundations and Pre-calculus Mathematics 10 is strongly recommended. Students with less than 67% should consult with their teacher before choosing this course; students with less than 67% who need to take Pre-Calculus… Read more

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The global video games industry has more than doubled in value in the past decade. Over 200,000 new tech jobs will be created in Canada next year. Games and web applications are exciting places to learn and apply programming skills. This course is appropriate for students who either have a… Read more

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Click here to watch a video about this course.  The science of Psychology probes the depths of our thoughts and behaviours by studying current and past theories about Sleep & Dreams, Neuroscience, Child Development, Mental Illness, Brain Injuries, Fear & Emotion, Psychopathy and Theories of Personality. Through lively discussions, guest… Read more

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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 helps explain how natural changes and human choices affect global system.  This course explores personal, local, and Global science. (Note: Recognized for Graduation but it is not clear whether this will be accepted for registration into universities and college academic programs)

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Work in the shops to explore various workplace trades such as carpentry, metal fabrication, welding, plumbing, electrical and more. This course focuses on trades that can lead to red seal certification if you choose to pursue one as a career in future. This course is for students who have taken… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Spanish 10 Students are expected to have a solid foundation of Spanish for this course.  Although much of the previous material will be revisited, more emphasis is placed on oral communications and aural comprehension.  The Imperfect is introduced, allowing for more complexity in talking and writing about past events. … Read more

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Do you like to talk, tell stories, write, and sing? Within a supportive community, students will have the chance to work individually and collaboratively to explore and create personally relevant and engaging oral and written texts. To help with this, students will read, listen to, and study compositions by other… Read more

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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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Senior Studio Arts is the opportunity for students to refine their artistic skills from a variety of different styles. Students will be given the chance to start to explore their own artistic ideas through a variety of different mediums and materials such as working with large canvases, making pottery on… Read more

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 sculpture video Studio Arts 3D is the study of art through three-dimensional sculpture. This includes hand building ceramics, pottery wheel and other mixed mediums. Projects will include pre-production designing, hands on creating, finishing such as glazes and firing processes, and reflections on the works of art. Students will explore studio… Read more

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If you love to make things to use, wear, or decorate your space- this is the course for you! This course gives you the opportunity to interact with the design process through the creation of various sewing, dying, craft/home decor items. Whether you are a beginner or experienced sewist, you… Read more

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Do you love to sew? Do you love handmade objects? Do you want to save textile items from the landfill and give it new life? Take your basic sewing skills to the next level with Textiles 11. This textiles course is for the INTERMEDIATE sewer and is open to the… Read more

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This course offers credit within the theatre framework.  Set design and construction, stage management, makeup, lighting, front of house management, and costume management are all part of what goes on behind the scenes in a production.  Students will complete this course outside the timetable by working on one or more… Read more

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Note: This is not a language class for university entrance This course is a mix of travel language and the cultures of France, Spain and Italy. This course is designed to encourage students to explore the foundational roots of three European Languages as they recognize and use the shared linguistic… Read more

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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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Grade 11 and 12 students can earn 4 – 8 credits depending on the number of volunteer, paid and/or career exploration hours completed. A minimum of 100 hours of work experience in school-approved work placements are required for each course. Hours may be used from your current job after registering for… Read more

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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 10.

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Recommended Prerequisites: English 10 Yearbook students will participate in the challenging and rewarding experience of planning, organizing, editing, and publishing the school yearbook.  Modern stylistic journalism skills and techniques are used such as journalistic and creative writing, digital photography, graphic design and layouts, and desktop publishing using the industry-quality programs… Read more

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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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