PSG - Grade 10 Courses

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ART STUDIO 10

Grad Req’t: Arts Education

Prerequisite: none.

The Art Studio 10 course is designed to develop the student’s technical skills in various mediums and to encourage the student’s emerging self-expression and creative and personal interpretations of the assignments. Various units of study explore drawing and painting, mixed media, printmaking and sculpture. Drawing will be used as an art form as well as an exploration tool for other mediums. Art precedents, critique and theories will be discussed in all units. This course leads to Art Studio 11.
CAREER LIFE CONNECTIONS

Grad Req’t: Required Curriculum (not a class)

Career Life Connections (CLC) is required curriculum for graduation, but it is not scheduled as a course in the timetable. Rather, it is delivered within the Advisory program so students do not need to select it in course selection. CLC is a continuation of the Career Life Education program which students complete in grade 10. CLC is intended to help students narrow down their post-secondary and career interests, passions and goals. A major emphasis is placed on post-secondary education with an in-depth perspective of various programs for students to choose from and the subsequent application process. Students also do a considerable amount of reflection on their learning experiences and work-life context and use these to prepare personal profiles for either post-secondary education or career opportunities. The course is delivered by the UCCC counsellors with a substantial amount of the work completed in Advisory; however, some assignments are done outside of class time.
CAREER LIFE EDUCATION

Grad Req’t: Required Curriculum (not a class)

Career Life Education (CLE) is required curriculum for graduation, but it is not scheduled as a course in the timetable. Rather, it is delivered within the Advisory program so students do not need to select it in course selection. Career-life planning will not be a matter of making one major decision and living with it for a lifetime. Students learn to be open to multiple possibilities for their future and be flexible and adaptable to emerging opportunities that fit their values and aspirations. The career education curriculum is designed to help students learn how to effectively manage their life journey toward several possible preferred futures. Through purposeful career-life development, students learn to recognize their evolving interests and strengths, refine their learning goals, and apply this self-knowledge to exploration of post-secondary possibilities, work-related, and personal life contexts. In this way, students can advance toward who they want to be in the world. This course is a graduation requirement and is customized to the needs of WPGA students.
Chamber music 8-12
(Category A – Arts Education)

Prerequisite: Grade 7 strings or an equivalent level. Students unsure of their eligibility should consult Ms. Goddard.

Chamber music study involves the exploration, practice, and performance of classical music composed for small ensembles, typically featuring 2–8 students per group, with each musician playing an individual part. Often referred to as "the music of friends," chamber music originated in intimate settings such as private homes or small halls.

Key Aspects of Chamber Music Study are:
- Collaboration and Communication: Chamber music requires musicians to work closely together, developing effective communication skills and a shared interpretative vision.
- Diverse Repertoire: Students will explore works from various periods and styles, including string duets, trios, quartets, and piano trios. Pre-formed groups are welcome.
- Interpretative Freedom: Compared to orchestral music, chamber music offers performers greater interpretative freedom, fostering creativity in musical phrasing, dynamics, and expression.
- Emphasis on Teamwork: The study of chamber music highlights listening, compromise, and teamwork, creating a unique blend of musical and social growth.
Chamber music is an integral component of music education for aspiring professional musicians and is cherished by amateur musicians who enjoy its intimate, interactive nature.

Performance Opportunities: Students will have opportunities to participate in master classes and perform at school events and at music festivals. For details regarding co-curricular ensembles, refer to Wolfgang Chamber Orchestra or WPGA Symphony Orchestra .
CHORAL MUSIC 10

Grad Req’t: Arts Education

Concert Choir is offered to students who want to develop their vocal skills in a performance program. Emphasis is on the development of proper vocal techniques, rhythmic and melodic music reading skills, and ensemble singing. The choir performs in school assemblies, the Winter and Spring Concerts and in local music festivals. Attendance at performances and dress rehearsals is a requirement. Music performed covers a wide range of historical periods and musical styles. Please note that this course is scheduled during X-Block (off-timetable) and will include one fixed morning rehearsal (7:00 - 8:20) and one fixed afternoon rehearsal (3:45 - 5:15) every week. Extra rehearsals may be scheduled on a necessary basis. Students scheduled in X-Block must commit to regular attendance and plan their schedules to manage any conflicts. Based on an audition, Grade 12s may be considered to participate in the afternoon rehearsal portion only, and without credit.
CONCERT BAND 10

Grad Req't:Arts Education

Prerequisite: Concert Band 9 or instructor approval.

This course refines students’ musical skills and abilities in a performance concert band environment. Students are required to maintain regular practice and care of a band instrument and work toward a Grade-specific standard of technical competency, improved range, and tonal concept. Topics in musicianship include evaluation of performances, an introduction to harmony, interval and chord recognition, basic arranging, minor tonality, and basic conducting technique. Students develop teamwork and community skills through commitment to their role in the ensemble and performing in public. Opportunities for meaningful aesthetic experiences are provided through exposure to a variety of musical styles and textures. The course is comprehensive in nature such that elements of world music, music history and the music industry are incorporated into the daily class structure. Students must have already attained at least a moderate level of technical playing and music reading skills prior to taking this course. Please note – full participation in the band program requires commitment to rehearsals on a regular basis, normally twice weekly.
ENGLISH FIRST PEOPLES LITERARY STUDIES AND WRITING 10

Grad Req’t:Indigenous Focus; Language Arts 10

Prerequisite: English 9.

English First Peoples 10 studies and celebrates the traditional and contemporary cultures, artistic expression, literature, and oral histories of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. First Peoples texts and voices are powerful, evocative, and essential to building relationships and fostering justice. Since texts are socially, culturally, and historically constructed, First Peoples stories (written, performed, and cross-disciplinary) provide insight into key aspects of Canada’s colonial past, present, and future. Through exploration of story, students deepen their understanding of identity, others, and the world.
Film and Television 10

Grad Req’t: Arts Education

Prerequisite: None.

Film + Television 10 is an introduction to Film production. It is designed to encourage students' creativity and to develop students' technical filmmaking skills, particularly their ability to craft visual narratives. Students will learn problem solving skills as they collaborate on various projects. Students will be introduced to fundamental skills in three areas: pre-production, comprised of screenwriting, storyboarding and planning shooting schedules, production, which involves directing, camera work and blocking, and post-production, which focuses on editing and sound design. Students will create short films in small groups and will quickly learn the importance of meeting timelines. Students will take on various roles, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Furthermore, students will learn how to use DSLR cameras and Adobe Premiere Pro CC to edit their films.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS AND PRE-CALCULUS 10

Grad Req’t:Required Course

Prerequisite: Math 9.

To ensure that students are prepared for the demands of further education and the workplace, problem solving will be addressed throughout the course. Instruction through concrete, visual and abstract means will be incorporated into all areas of the curriculum as students move between different levels of understanding. Students will focus on several key topics including prime factorization, trigonometry, solving polynomial equations, factoring, relations and
functions, financial math, and systems of linear relations. Students must purchase a Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS calculator or use Desmos Test Mode on phones. This course is required for graduation and is the final common math course including both foundation and pre-calculus aspects of mathematics. In the Spring report card (March), students will be advised on enrolling in either of Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 based on their achievement. Generally, a minimum of Proficient in all three learning standards should be consistently achieved in end of unit and cumulative tests by the end of the year to be successful in Pre-Calculus 11. Please review the prerequisites of each course carefully and discuss with the Dept Head Mr. Ito for more advice. Please consult our university counsellors regarding your post-secondary criteria with respect to your math courses.
FRENCH 10

Grad Req’t:Required Course

Prerequisite: French 9.

The purpose of this course is to develop students' comprehension, written and oral skills in the French language. A variety of activities and teaching methods will be used to develop each area of learning and to match the needs of students' different learning styles. Attempts will be made to accommodate students at each end of the academic spectrum. Students are expected to prepare and review the material for each class period. To aid in the acquisition of this new language, students are requested to speak French whenever possible during class time. Most instruction will be given in French and the focus will be on communication. This course leads to French 11.
FRENCH 10 honours

Grad Req’t: Alternate Required Course

Prerequisite: Demonstrating Extending in most skills in French 9/9 Honours in March and/or teacher's recommendation and approval.

The purpose of this course is to develop students' comprehension, written and oral skills in the French language. A variety of activities and teaching methods will be used to develop each area of learning and to match the needs of students' different learning styles. This is anintensive language course for which dedication in class and regular participation will be required. Students are expected to review vocabulary, and class notes for each class period. To aid in the acquisition of this new language, students are requested to speak French whenever possible during class time. Instruction will be given in French, and the focus will be on communication. As this is an Honours course, students will be exposed to a greater variety of materials and activities, within the scope of the Ministry Curriculum, at the DELF B1 level. This is the recommended course for students aiming for AP French in grade 12. This course leads to French 11 Honours.
GUIDED STUDY BLOCK / Varsity Study Block

(Category C – Other Electives)

This block is a non-graded, supervised period intended for students to work independently on material from other enrolled courses. Students in this program must have a history of being able to work productively and independently. Students are permitted only one Study Block each year in grades 8-10.

Varsity Study Block

This is a study block available to students in grades 9-10 who have the potential to participate in a varsity sport that practices in-timetable. This is limited to Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Boys/Girls Basketball, and (for Grade 10 only) Swimming. By selecting this study block, you will have your study block scheduled in the same block as team practices so that you are available for those practices. The study block lasts all year, though each sport lasts only ⅓ of the year.
LITERARY STUDIES AND COMPOSITION 10 HONOURS

Grad Req’t: Alternate Required Course

Entry requirements: Recommendation from English Department.

Students wishing to be considered should have demonstrated proficiency in all learning standards in English 9 throughout the course, with many standards attained above proficient. The department will also take into account attitudes towards learning as evidenced by report cards and past behaviour. This challenging course is designed for students intending to take AP English Language and/or Literature in Grade 12. Through inquiry rooted in essential questions, students will engage with a range of fiction and nonfiction, including classical, global, and indigenous works. Reflecting the English Department's 'Vertical Teams' approach to literature and rhetoric, coursework will require strong critical-thinking and writing skills. Improving students' vocabulary and grammar on a weekly basis will be supported by contemporary online resources, enabling individualized learning. To be successful, students should already be keen readers and competent writers. Please note that this course will emphasize literary analysis and not creative writing. Completion of the course does not guarantee placement in Literary Studies 11 Honours the following year. This course satisfies the Language Arts 10 requirement for graduation.
MANDARIN 10 HONOURS

Grad Req’t: Elective

Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 9 Honours or instructor approval.

This course will be reported as Mandarin 11 Accelerated in the 2026-2027 school year. It extends the linguistic content needed to interact in even more familiar and unfamiliar situations. Students will focus on organizing ideas, in formal and informal writing. They will also be introduced to a variety of pieces of literature and will discuss a wide range of cultural and traditional aspects. Reading and writing are used to reinforce oral skill development. This course leads to Mandarin Chinese 11 Honours or AP Chinese, based on teacher approval.
MANDARIN CHINESE 10

Grad Req't: Elective

Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 9 or instructor approval.

This course continues to build students’ vocabulary base, emphasizing personal intentions and self-expression. A wider range of complex sentences are introduced. Reading and writing activities are performed at a higher level. Hanyu Pinyin is consolidated, and more new Chinese characters are introduced. Basic Chinese historical facts and discussions will be presented in this course. This course leads to Mandarin Chinese 11.
MEDIA DESIGN 10

Grad Req’t: Applied Design Skills and Technology

Prerequisite: None

Students will use a wide range of skills to create engaging content for the yearbook, Wolf TV and other projects. In this course students will gain and hone skills in several areas, including interviewing users, prototyping and testing, elements of design, and image-development strategies. Participants gain useful, real-world skills in time management, teamwork, and design thinking.
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 10

Grad Req’t: Required Course

Physical education focuses on the development of physical literacy, personal awareness and responsibility, and health literacy. Students can expect to participate in a variety of individual and team activities with a focus on both traditional and non-traditional games. Some of these activities may take place off campus at some grade levels. These outings are mandatory and may require students to come to school early or stay late. Students will receive health education classes that focuses on the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs related to health literacy and encompasses a number of important health and safety topics, including nutrition, prevention of illness and injury, decision-making skills, healthy relationship skills, mental well-being, sexual health and substance use. PHED 10 is a graduation requirement and must be completed by all students. External sport credentials such as Athlete 10, which is typically awarded for provincial or national level sport competition, do not fulfill the PHED 10 graduation requirement.
Physical and Health Eduction 10 (Wilderness)

Grad Req’t: Required Course

Physical education focuses on the development of physical literacy, personal awareness and responsibility, and health literacy. Students can expect to participate in a variety of individual and team activities with a focus on both traditional and non-traditional games. Some of these activities may take place off campus at some grade levels. These outings are mandatory and may require students to come to school early or stay late. Students will receive health education classes that focuses on the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs related to health literacy and encompasses a number of important health and safety topics, including nutrition, prevention of illness and injury, decision-making skills, healthy relationship skills, mental well-being, sexual health and substance use. PHED 10 is a graduation requirement and must be completed by all students. External sport credentials such as Athlete 10, which is typically awarded for provincial or national level sport competition, do not fulfill the PHED 10 graduation requirement.
SCIENCE 10

Grad Req’t: Required Course

Prerequisite: Science 9.

This course has been designed with a competency-driven approach to focus on enhancing students’ conceptual and procedural understanding and scientific skills. t Learning takes place during a 4-unit journey on the astronomical origins of the Universe, genetics, chemical and nuclear reactions, and energy transformations. The interplay of science and its role in society is woven into each of the units. Assessment will be informed by evidence gathered from a written assessments,group discussions, presentations, and laboratory investigations in individual and group contexts. Formal reporting of summative assessments, using standards-based grading, is communicated on the following three learning standards: designing and conducting research, analytical thinking, and communicating.
SOCIAL STUDIES 10
Grad Req’t: Required Course

Social Studies 10 is a required course for graduation and students are expected to take it at WPGA, it is the prerequisite for Grade 12-level social studies courses. It provides an integrated approach to the study of Canada’s development in the 20th and 21st century, from both domestic and global perspectives. The course is based on the following “big ideas”:
- Global and regional conflicts have been a powerful force in shaping our contemporary world and identities.
- The development of political institutions is influenced by economic, social, ideological, and geographic factors.
- Worldviews lead to different perspectives and ideas about developments in Canadian society.
- Historical and contemporary injustices challenge the narrative and identity of Canada as an inclusive, multicultural society.
Social Studies 10 further exposes students to global competencies introduced in grade 8. In order to meet these competencies, the course links events and developments in the past with modern day issues in order to illustrate the connection between past and present.

Social Studies 10 focuses on the core competencies of communication, thinking, and personal and social development through activities such as research writing, developing informed opinions for debate, and discussion of current and historical events.
SPANISH 10

Grad Req’t: Elective

Prerequisite: Spanish 9.

Instructions are given mostly in Spanish. The students will be provided with a range of language-learning strategies to assist in comprehension and expression. Through listening, speaking, interacting, reading and writing activities, students will expand their usage of varied vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures. The focus will be on communication. Students will be encouraged to present the language within the context of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world and its culture. Students are given additional exposure to various Spanish and Latin American cultures. They will be actively involved in completing oral presentations, participating in group work activities, using technology, and obtaining information from varied sources. This course leads to Spanish 11.
STUDY BLOCK

Grad Req’t: No credit

Students are expected to be on campus during Study Blocks using their time productively. Gr 12s (In good standing) and with parent permission via Wolfnet form, are allowed off campus during Study blocks but must sign out at reception, call reception before leaving or complete the form at www.wpga.ca/signout. Gr 11s are expected on campus during Study blocks.
SUPERVISED SUPPORT BLOCK

Grad Req’t: No credit

These blocks are primarily for students who benefit from additional support with learning and executive functioning skills. Priority is given to students with Individual Education Plans or Student Support Plans developed in response to diagnosed learning differences.
Theatre Company 10

Grad Req’t: Arts Education

Theatre Company is a dynamic, performance-driven course where students build the full range of acting skills, including character development, voice and movement, script and scene study, ensemble collaboration, and the craft of live performance. Students work toward WPGA’s much anticipated Senior School Production each spring and then prepare for our June One-Act Play Festival. This course places students at the heart of a working theatre troupe, offering multiple opportunities to shine onstage. If you are passionate about storytelling, performance, and bringing characters to life, this is your artistic home.

Supplemental Requirement:
All students must complete the Theatre Company supplemental application and audition requirements at wpga.ca/tc before enrolling.
Theatre Production 10/11/12

Grad Req’t: Arts Education

Theatre Production is a hands-on technical theatre course focused on designing and building the world of the play. Students explore set design, props, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, stage management, front-of-house operations, and other production roles aligned with industry practices. Throughout the year, students contribute directly to the Senior School Production each spring and then support the technical elements for the June One-Act Play Festival. Through design thinking and real production work, students learn how technical artistry, organization, and innovation shape every show. This is the ideal path for students who love creating, building, and bringing theatrical environments to life.

Supplemental Requirement:
All students must complete the Theatre Production role application, which includes selecting a major and a minor technical discipline, at wpga.ca/tc before enrolling.
WEB DEVELOPMENT 10

Grad Req’t: Applied Design Skills and Technology

Students in this course will build and maintain their own professionally-hosted website. This website will serve as a portfolio for their work. Moreover, students will have the option to keep their websites permanently as a potential academic/professional portfolio (e.g., johndoe.ca). It is an opportunity for students with previous Digital Arts and/or Programming and Robotics courses to expand their skills. This course bridges the technical and artistic sides of information technology. There are no prerequisites for this course, though students must have a laptop computer capable of running a current Microsoft Windows or Apple macOS environment (a requirement for Adobe Creative Cloud).
WILDERNESS PURSUITS 10

Grad Req’t: Elective

Prerequisite: Supplementary application form available at www.wpga.ca/wp or through Wolfnet Resources. Instructor approval required.

Wilderness Pursuits 10 is a multi-disciplinary program based on the idea that learning can best be achieved through direct experience. Motivated and adventurous students will be provided opportunities to explore an integrated curriculum focusing on outdoor skills and pursuits, geography, traditional knowledge and environmental studies. Most importantly, participants will be challenged to learn about themselves and how they interact with others in different environments and situations. Through this course, students will earn credit for Outdoor Education 11, Career Life Education and Physical and Health Education 10. The course is scheduled for three blocks every two days. There are typically 4 trips (varying between 1-8 days) scheduled over the year. Students interested in this program must be prepared to commit to the time requirements involved to be eligible for entry. The course selection process involves a written application, 2 teacher/coach references, and an interview. This process is undertaken in March and April. The cost for the program is an additional $1,200 for the year. For more information, please speak with Mr. Field. The program is described in more detail here.

Students selecting this course must select Wilderness Pursuits AND PHE Wilderness. Students hoping to compete on Varsity swim, basketball, volleyball or boys soccer ALSO select Varsity Study Block and may not choose a Guided Study block.
Woodworking 10

Grad Req’t:Elective

No Prerequisite.

This hands-on course uses planning and the design process to focus on woodturning on a lathe and woodworking. Its main assignments include the design and creation of hand-turned wooden pens, spinning tops, vases, spurtles and bowls. Students will then design and construct a wooden toy using a variety of wood tools, materials and processes. Tools and skills learned include woodworking tools (lathe, saws, drills, sanders, planer, jointer, finishing tools) and a variety of finishing techniques (wax, oil, paint, stain, polyurethane). Students may also learn additional tools and skills while exploring independent projects. This course may be chosen in any grade from 10-12. Students choosing this course must choose an alternate as enrollment is restricted due to workshop capacity limitations.

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