NBCDES Courses
| Course | Marker | Version | Description | Paper/Test Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 9 Print - Online - Teacher Directed |
Kathy Strebchuk kstrebchuk@learn60.ca |
5.6 | Students will not be required to complete all modules. Module choices must be made at registration in consultation with your Distance Education School. This course consists of three modules: Module 1 is compulsory, choice between Modules 2, 3, 4 or 5, and Module 6 is also compulsory. Each module has five sections and a module test. The modules are thematic and focus on elements of literature including a novel, and a combination of short stories, folk tales, poetry or play. | 40/60 |
| Health and Career Education 9 Print - Online - Teacher Directed |
Norbert Kaspar nkaspar@learn60.ca |
01 | In HCE 9 students explore short-term and long-term education and career planning and the requirements of the Graduation Program. In the health modules students identify factors that affect their abilities to make informed decisions about their health. | 100% papers |
| Principles of Math 9 Print - Teacher Directed |
Laurie Petrucci lpetrucci@learn60.ca |
3.1 | This is an academic mathematics course leading to post-secondary programs. | 40/60 |
| Math 9A |
Crystal Pobuda cpobuda@learn60.ca |
01 | This is a non-academic mathematics course that is useful for students wishing to upgrade their skills in mathematics. | 40/60 |
| Physical Education 9 Print - Online |
Wendy Blackmon wblackmon@learn60.ca |
2.1 | The purpose of this course is to encourage regular, enjoyable physical activity that contributes to a healthy body and mind. Students use the guidelines presented in the course material to select own activities, which might range from something as simple as walking the dog to participation in team sports. In addition to the physical activity component of the program, there are written assignments and active lifestyle readings. | 100% papers |
| Physical Education 9: Team Sports Print - Online |
Wendy Blackmon wblackmon@learn60.ca |
01 | This course is aimed at athletes involved in competition in either an individual or team sport at a high level. The focus of this course is to make athletes more aware of the factors that go into improving their performance. | 100% papers |
| Science 9 Print - Online |
Christine Todd ctodd@learn60.ca |
5.2 | Science 9 offers exploration of life, physical, and space sciences and is designed for self-paced independent learners as well as students in regular classrooms. Course modules, and sections within the modules, may be taken in any order, as each is independent of the others. | 40/60 |
| Social Studies 9 Print - Online - Teacher Directed |
Lindsay Day lday@learn60.ca |
4.1 | Social Studies 9 is focused on Europe and North America from 1500 to 1815, with a link to current events whenever appropriate. It emphasizes understanding, connecting, applying knowledge, and practicing active citizenship. The course has been developed in print and online versions and addresses all the prescribed learning outcomes in the Ministry of Education’s Social Studies 9 IRP. | 60/32/8 (project) |
| Art 9 |
Sherry Petryshyn spetryshyn@learn60.ca |
1.3 | This course consists of eight exciting modules. All students will take Module 1 (Drawing) and Module 6 (Theme and Image) and choose two of the remaining six. The course offers students a firm foundation in drawing and design basics and introduces them to painting, printmaking, crafts, art appreciation, or photography. Module choices must be made at registration. PLEASE NOTE: Modules 7 & 8 will be discontinued once stock has been depleted. If you choose one of these modules please be prepared with a second choice. | 100% papers |
| Band 9 | Contact an advisor for more info | A | ||
| Guitar 9 Online Online |
MEI | 01E | These programs start at any grade at any time. Starting with classroom 1 will provide the most complete Guitar performance technique. Students have access to teacher support at any time via email. There are two exams. Both have an online portion and a written portion. The performance part of the exam can be accomplished over the phone or through any recording device and then sent by either email or mail. |
33.3/66.7 |
| Music Foundations 9 |
Todd Koponyas tkoponyas@learn60.ca |
01 | This is a beginner’s course in music for students in Grade 8 and 9. It will teach students to explore the basic elements such as rhythm, pitch and dynamics. Students will discover how a variety of musical sounds and tempos can be used to express feelings. Students will learn to read and write notes, and to discover how to play basic notes on a recorder. This course consists of one workbook (5 modules included) and 5 Assignment Booklets. The CDs included with each module contain detailed information as well as exercises relating to the assignment booklets. | |
| Drafting 9 |
Bryan Barranti bbaranti@learn60.ca |
01 | This second course in drafting involves the student in more complex drawing assignments. The first sections review the basic drafting techniques. Later assignments involve the student in practical applications of more difficult drafting problems. In some assignments the student reads or interprets mechanical drafting. | 40/60 |
| Information Technology 9 Online |
Contact an advisor for more info | 1.1E | This course allows for a high level of student creativity and individuality. Students will examine a wide range of software applications and concepts that are combined in a variety of ways to introduce students to the incredible possibilities that information technology offers them. The skills and knowledge that students learn in this course are a great asset to students in using the computer and other information tools effectively both in other courses and outside of the school environment. | 100% papers |
| French 9 |
Dave Burridge dburridge@learn60.ca |
3.1 | French 9 is based on the British Columbia curriculum for core French 9 and emphasizes the communicative-experiential language learning approach: “the focus of instruction is the purposeful use of the language to perform real-life tasks, share ideas, acquire information, and get things done. Grammar instruction plays a supportive role only—to provide useful strategies to facilitate communication and comprehension.” | 60/40 |
| German 9 |
Katherina Issmer | 01 | Grade 9 is often when students decide to focus on another or additional second language. German 9 enables students who have taken German 8 to increase their basic communication skills through various activities such as role play, simulations, oral presentation and conversations. They also acquire information from simple German resources such as ads, the internet, and schedules. They continue to read adapted or simple literature and learn about German cultural influences in the context of the German language. The course is designed to enable non-German speaking students to understand and communicate in simple German. Emphasis is given to simple conversational skills. The course consists of 3 modules and 3 module tests. Use of an audio tape recorder is compulsory. | 40/60 |
| Spanish 9 |
Abdalla Ahmed aahmed@prn.bc.ca |
2.2 | Grade 9 is often when students decide to focus on another or additional second language. The course is designed to enable non-Spanish speaking students to understand and communicate in simple Spanish, particularly about interests, experiences and information needs. Students use language-learning strategies to extract information from simple Spanish language documents to complete tasks. The course provides the opportunity for students to experience simple or adapted Spanish literature and to learn about Hispanic cultures. Spanish 9 consists of 3 modules and 3 module tests. The final test covers the whole course. Use of an audio tape recorder (or another way to record and submit audio) is compulsory. |
40/60 |
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