Grade 9 Elective Choices Table of contents Page Languages French 9 2 Introductory Japanese 11 3 Spanish 9 4 French Immersion Action Locale 10 5 Ètudes des Aliments 10 6 Home Economics Fashion Design 11 7 Foods 10 8 Journalism Journalism 10 9 Computer Technology ICT 1010 Keyboarding 1111 Leadership Leadership 1012 Performing Arts Drama 913 Beginner Guitar 1014 Band 9 15 Choir 915 Performance Academies Hockey Academy16 High Performance Conditioning17 Visual Arts Art 1018 Ceramics 1019 Drawing and Painting 10 20 Photography 1021 Yearbook 1022 Technology Education Drafting 1023 Industrial Design 1024 Power Tech 1025 Woodworking 1026 S tudents will start “from the beginning” in French 9 as it is considered an entry level course By the end of French 9, you can expect to speak and write comfortably about yourself, your interests, and your family as well as knowing the vocabulary for food, days, months, seasons, and weather. Bienvenue à Riverside! French 9 Beginners Japanese 11 introduces students to the Japanese language and culture through sharing many fascinating celebrations, festivals, food and anime cartoons. It is a beautiful visual experience with many hands-on and virtual projects such as New Year’s greeting cards, haiku poems, Children’s Day activities etc. ¡Hola! ¡B ienvenido! Welcome to Spanish 9! Begin a new language that prepares you to travel to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and beyond. C e cours a comme but trois objectifs principaux : contribuer à l’esprit communautaire de Riverside, créer des liens avec les écoles de notre communauté, ainsi que de promouvoir le programme de l’Immersion française. On est à la recherche des élèves motivés qui sont prêts à travailler en groupe, mener des activités, et organiser des soirées et sorties. Venez apprendre à impressionner votre famille et vos amis avec vos talents culinaires. En mettant de l’emphase sur l’alimentation saine, on apprendra à cuisiner un peu de tout : le déjeuner, le dîner, le souper et les casse-croûtes. On commence avec ce qui est simple avant de s’avancer vers vos mets préférés. Bon appétit ! Join Fashion Design Visit these sites for more information Dreaming of Project Runway? Learn to draw fashion figures, design fashion items, and sew one-of-a-kind creations. Develop basic sewing machine skills and work with the elements and principles of design as they apply to fashion. Students will create design solutions that solve fashion design problems, using textiles and sketchbook. Each challenge will be selected according to the experience and desire of students and may include a recycled design. This course is highly recommended for students interested in fashion design. Foods 10 Foods and Nutrition 10 is a fun and social way to learn the basics of cooking, nutrition, and consumer education. Students make a tremendous variety of foods from scrambled eggs, to sushi, to homemade pierogis, Japanese yakisoba, and frozen mocha cheesecake. We typically cook 2-3 times per week. Students also practice many consumer education skills like how to read, understand, and compare nutrition labels, how to decipher food advertising messages, and how to plan budget friendly meals. There is something for everyone in FN10. For more information visit these websites T he Eddy – the news by students for students! Are you interested in current events in your school, community and the world? Do you have an opinion on topics that affect students’ lives? If yes, then Journalism is the course for you! This course gives you an opportunity to write, to create web pages, to learn photojournalism, to make news casts and much more. Become a creative and involved student in the culture of the school and sign up for Journalism! ICT 10 ICT 10 is and exciting and challenging course that explores the different areas of computer technology. IT 10 offers students an opportunity to learn basic skills with programs such as Photoshop, Blender, Scratch, and various Microsoft progams. For More Infomation Visit These Sites For more information visit these websites KEYBOARDING IS FOR YOU Keyboarding 11 provides students with the necessary skills to use computers more efficiently and effectivley. This course is for students who want to use technology to improve their ability to learn and create. Leadership 10 “Leadership is the best class you can take if you want to be connected to Riverside and “Leadership is the best class you can take if you want to be connected to Riverside and our community, and make a difference” - Sam Join our Leadership Team View these sites for more information Leadership is an excellent opportunity to meet new students, plan events, volunteer in the community and really feel like you are making a difference.This class is a multi-grade class where Grades 9-12 are developing Leadership skills with a hands on approach to learning. Drama 9 At River’s Edge Theatre, the Drama program includes classes in Drama, Musical Theatre, and Dance, and opportunities for technical theatre, directing, scriptwriting and design. Classes are focused on communication, collaboration and creative thinking skills, in an atmosphere that is fun, energised, positive and supportive. For more information visit these websites Learn to play guitar Students will learn basic chord patterns in folk, pop and rock styles, rudimentary music theory, note-reading, tablature, rhythmic skills, basic finger-picking patterns, various left-hand techniques, and some forms of melodic/harmonic styles of guitar playing. Guitars will be provided for classroom use. For more information visit these sites Music Join this active team of students that share music, talents and developing skills to bring together exciting concerts and acts. There are new opportunities every year that bring together diversified adventures, a variety of styles of music with creative and memorable experiences. Grade 9’s can select to be a part of the Junior Band, Choir and Guitar courses. All courses will suit a range of learning opportunities from beginner level to advanced levels. Choir 9 Band 9 Riverside Music Visit these sites for more information Hockey Skills 10 “The pursuit of Academic and Hockey Excellence” “The program is challenging and fun, because of the training I am in the best physical condition I have ever been in” - John - For more information visit these websites Join the Hockey Academy Pacific Rim Hockey Academy and Riverside have developed a program and curriculum that provides students the opportunity to balance educational requirements while developing their hockey skills. PRHA provides elite personalized instruction that educates and develops student athletes technically, physically and mentally to excel in hockey. High Performance Sport Conditioning 10 “Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard” - Tim Notke For more information visit these websites T Train to be ELITE he High Performance Athlete Academy trains and educates athletes how to reach their full potential both mentally and physically. A dynamic and systematic approach to training is used to help each athlete reach their goals. In Art 10, you will explore a variety of Art forms and discover what aspects of art you most enjoy as this course covers a little bit of printmaking, drawing, painting and sculpture. Almost like going to the buffet table at a wedding! Learn how to think and then build in 3-D using Mother Na- ture’s ultimate building material – clay! Various building techniques such as pinch, coil, slab and wheel throwing will be taught. Students will also learn to finish their work using under glaze, and cold finishing techniques. Express Yourself; Develop your Skills; Discover new ways of Seeing and Creating Art; Surprise Yourself! This course is designed with the beginner in mind. You will have handson instruction and learn how to “see” and “think” like a professional photographer. Students will learn pre- and post- production photo work and graphics in our Mac computer lab. On screen or in your hand your photos will look impressive! Yearbook 10 In Yearbook 10 you learn both the creative and technical sides of photo journalism and desktop publishing. Students will learn digital photography, computer graphic layout and design, (including PhotoShop) interviewing and journalistic writing skills. If you love people, computers, or photography this is a class for you! Create, experience, learn new ways to “think differently”, and build on your technical skills. We’ll teach you all youneed to know while having fun creating a hovercraft, trebuchet, tablet TV or a bridge while building the skills to design your own project at the end of the