Welcome to Rundle College Senior High

Rundle College Senior High Learning Environment

K–12 on One Campus

Rundle College offers K–12 education on one campus, allowing seamless grade-to-grade transitions from Rundle College Primary/Elementary to Rundle College Junior/Senior High. Students move through their learning journey in a place with which they are familiar, surrounded by teachers and peers they know — and who know them. Students forge deeper relationships by being part of a student community and do not need to learn new rules or a new school culture as they progress through each grade. In the most important ways, Rundle will always be Rundle.

Campus Amenities

The Rundle College Junior/Senior program (Grades 7-12) is located in the R.C. Conklin School. Built in 2005, the R..C. Conklin School is modern facility located on 20 acres of land boasting exceptional mountain and meadow views, a parklike setting, and close proximity to high speed and bus transit. Rundle College students have access to multiple gymnasia a performing arts space a technology centre an artificial turf playing field

For parents, one campus for a child’s K through12 schooling means stronger connections with teachers who truly come to know their child. If more than one child is at Rundle, the challenges of multi-school scheduling are eliminated.

School Uniform

Rundle College is a “uniform school” and students wear their uniforms with pride. Each program has its own unique component to the standard uniform, from the ties to the much-anticipated black vests for our graduating class. Students are required to be in uniform each day unless specifically advised otherwise.

Athletics: Cobra Pride!

A member of the Calgary Independent Schools’ Athletic Association, Rundle is widely known for the strength of its Cobra athletics program. Graduating student athletes often continue their athletic pursuits at post-secondary institutions across Canada and abroad.

School Handbook

The Rundle College School Handbook provides complete information about academic regulations including • attendance • homework/assignment expectations • academic integrity • student evaluation and grading • exam policy • Student Code of Conduct • inclusivity • withdrawals, course changes, and transfers

This publication is available through Moodle, our online parent portal, found on the Rundle website at www.rundle.ab.ca/My Rundle.

STUDENT SERVICES Role of Student Services Junior/Senior High

Within the Student Services department, counsellors share a number of roles, yet have specialties within the department. School counsellors are available to assist with • Social and Emotional Counselling • Academic Support • Career and Post-Secondary Support

Counsellors provide short-term counselling support for students in a number of different areas including, but not limited to, conflict resolution, depression, self-harm, and grief and loss.

The team works closely with administration on school-related matters such as tracking student progress, monitoring academic and personal development, and crisis intervention.

Academic support is offered to students in groups and individual sessions, as per directed by the department. There is also significant support offered to teachers to aid students’ academic development in the classroom.

In addition, the department provides comprehensive career and post-secondary support for students from junior high through high school:

Grade 9 High School Planning • Goal setting and learning styles assessment • High school course plan

Grade 10 Career Direction and Exploration • Self assessments • Post-secondary and career explorations • Review high school course plan

Grade 11 Career Exploration and Post-Secondary Planning • Strong Interest Inventory • Post-secondary research • Connect high school plan with university requirements • Canadian and international admission support

Grade 12 One-On-One Support with Post-Secondary Admissions • Individualized support with admissions, transcripts, and scholarships • Parent and student presentations • Connections with post-secondary representatives

Our school nurses promote a healthy school environment by initiating directives from Alberta Health Services and health related education in an effort to ensure students remain safe and well at school. Liaising between school personnel, families, and community healthcare providers, our nurses actively participate in school safety plans, coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers, and assess the school environment as to prevent injury and to promote student well-being.

GLOBAL ONLINE ACADEMY

Rundle College is a proud member of Global Online Academy (GOA), whose programs offer students in grades 11 and 12 a way to pursue their passions, learn with peers from around the globe, and acquire and practice modern learning skills that will serve them well in post-secondary institutions, career, and life. GOA courses are Rundle's courses, taught by experienced faculty from renowned peer schools all over the world.

This is a new kind of online class where relationships and connections drive students to share their perspectives and learn from those of others. Our faculty also participates in GOA's world renowned professional learning programs as teachers seek to continuously improve their practice as modern educators.

GOA is what happens when inspired teachers, innovative designers, and ambitious students adapt today’s classroom to tomorrow’s world. GOA is education, unbound.

Course offerings include • Advocacy • Art, Media, and Design • Architecture | Creative Nonfiction • Bioethics | Global Health • Business • Comparative Politics • Computer Science and Technology • Digital Journalism | Fiction Writing • Energy • Entrepreneurship in a Global Context • Game Theory | Computational Thinking Introduction to

Investments • Mathematics • Medical Problem Solving • Macro/Microeconomics • Multivariable Calculus |Number Theory • Neuropsychology • Positive Psychology | Social Psychology • Power: Redressing Inequity Through Data • Psychology • Science and Health • World Languages: Arabic | Japanese

Some courses receive credit, and all participants can highlight GOA classes in their post-secondary applications. The GOA experience shows students’ passion for learning as well as their ability to collaborate and problem solve in non-traditional ways.

STUDENT CELEBRATIONS

At Rundle, we believe that celebrating student success and achievement is fundamental to educating wellrounded citizens of good character. Every year, the Rundle community celebrates all aspects of student achievement at the Academic and Athletic Awards Ceremonies. Numerous scholarships and bursaries are awarded each year to exceptional students who contribute to our school and who continue to give back to their local and global communities. Some scholarship recipients are chosen by Rundle faculty, while awards for future post-secondary study are based on student applications.

CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

The purpose of our character education program at Rundle is to create a kind and caring community organized around developing positive and healthy relationships among and between students, staff, and parents. We believe that social and emotional learning is just as important as academic learning. Moreover, we strive to inspire our students to become committed to moral and ethical behaviours and to give them opportunities to practice these desired behaviours.

Junior/Senior High

At the Junior/Senior High level, there are many opportunities for students to further develop their character and leadership skills.

Junior High Program: STARters (Succeed Together at Rundle) is a group of 24 multi-grade students who take on a leadership role in our school’s STAR character program. They organize and lead challenges, activities, and messages that inspire our students to further develop their own character strengths. STARter commitments include participating in monthly community volunteer experiences outside of school time. The L.E.A.D.E.R.S Council (Leadership, Experience, Activities and Development for Every Rundle Student) is a student council program providing leadership experience, activities, and development opportunities for every Rundle College student. The goal of the program is to add value to the students’ academic endeavors by providing a variety of social, school spirit, and philanthropic experiences that challenge them to be well-rounded students and positive citizens within their school community. WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) is a leadership opportunity for grade 9 students at Rundle College. Students apply to be a member of the group and work on several initiatives throughout the year. WEB Ambassador are responsible for welcoming and touring guests around the campus as well as helping incoming grade 7 students feel comfortable with their transition into junior high school. Senior High Program: Rundle College Prefects are ambassadors of Rundle College. They are elected Grade 10, 11 and 12 students who aim to create a positive, inclusive, and inspired school community by working closely and directly with the administration, faculty, and students of Rundle College. Prefects assist in the organization of school events and the fostering of school spirit.

CAUSE, our service learning group, exposes members to a range of service learning experiences so they may better understand the needs of the community, learn what they are passionate about, and develop skills to contribute to both their local and global communities.

Peer Support is a group of students committed to fostering Rundle College’s just and caring culture. An extension of Peer Support is our Peer Tutoring program for our Junior High students. Senior High students are paired with students to assist with academics, study skills, and test taking strategies.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award challenges students to discover hidden talents, develop untapped leadership potential, make a difference in the community, and explore the wonders of the great outdoors. Our Duke of Ed Club facilitates the students’ personal journey to achieve this

award.

RUNDLE GIVES BACK

Our entire Rundle community is involved in volunteerism and has given back 1000s of hours of service within Calgary and around the world.

All Grades 7-12 students participate in Rundle Volunteer Days, and many students continue to give their time to community service projects as members of Rundle’s CAUSE Club and as part of Rundle’s International Service Travel program.

Rundle partners our students, staff, and Rundle families with many local organizations to provide volunteer support:

Brenda’s House Calgary Drop-In-Centre Calgary Food Bank Calgary Pathways Cleanup Calgary Zoo Children’s Cottage Volunteering Community Kitchen - Good Food Box Program Feed the Hungry Food Bank Grow Calgary Kerby Centre Mustard Seed Salvation Army Toy Angels

THE ASCENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

At Rundle, we aim to ‘Inspire Leaders.’ One path to inspired leadership is through “The Ascent: A Distinction in Leadership at Rundle.”

To earn the “Distinction in Leadership at Rundle”, Grade 12 students complete 10 modules (3 mandatory modules and 7 optional modules). We offer modules that are self-guided, direct instruction, exploratory, and include guest speakers. Each year, the module calendar is published and students are welcome to join any session they wish. Students develop their own leadership philosophy. The articulation of this philosophy is an individual pursuit. Some students may choose to write a personal leadership credo whereas others may choose to create a leadership vision board. Each student’s project is approved by a faculty advisor. Prior to receiving credit, the leadership distinction candidates are required to present their products to the ‘Distinction in Leadership at Rundle’ panel.

Upon completion of the program and all of its requirements, each student receives a personalized letter of reference from the Headmaster of Rundle College Society. The letter of recognition articulates the rigor of the program and the capacity of the individual Rundle Leader of Distinction.

HEAD’S LIST

The Head’s List celebrates the success of our students and their adherence to the mission, vision, and values of Rundle College Society. Students are acknowledged for their success in the areas of co-curricular activities, , character development, and academic achievement. The process and requirements are unique depending on the program and the student’s division; however, the universal components include an adherence to high academic standing and evidence of the pursuit of our values: togetherness, kindness, curiosity, and wellness.

Students who qualify for the Head’s List are recognized at their school’s awards day and on a special display in their school. Graduating students receive a letter of recognition from Rundle College Society detailing their accomplishment of earning the distinction of being on Rundle College Society’s Head’s List.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

For students who would like to experience an educational and cultural opportunity abroad, Rundle has an exchange program for students in grade 11 with Caloundra City Private School in Queensland, Australia, and Lathallan School in North East Scotland. In these five to six week programs, students live with a host family and attend school while also having the opportunity to explore cultural and historical sights in the host country.

For students in grade 10 and 11 who are enrolled in our Spanish language programs, there is also an opportunity for a five-week language exchange with Agora Lledo in Castellon, Spain. Students must also act as hosts for their exchange partners. This exchange experience allows students to gain new perspectives and understandings of global citizenship while also developing personal skills through independence. Students experience what is means to be an ambassador of our school, city, and country.

In grade 10 when I was chosen for the Australia Exchange, I had a tough choice to make between my competitive sport and the chance to learn and live in another country; I chose Australia and it's been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Australia gave me the chance to learn independence both as a student and an individual, which helped me through self-studies, preparing for exams, and then for going off to university. Travel in general gives you such an incredible chance for self reflection and allows you to get to know yourself. I know I am so much more confident and self assured because of having the chance to trust and rely on myself. I had the confidence to move across the country for university for the program that best suited me, and to later on travel and live in many countries. The best part of all is getting to make lasting friendships that have brought me back to Australia time and again! I also love showing my students the travel plaque in the Rundle office with my name on it. They get so excited to know they have those opportunities coming to them some day as well!

Taryn Knorren, 2011 Alumna Current Rundle College Elementary Teacher

College Senior High Courses

Our Academic Philosophy

Our students are accepted into highly competitive postsecondary programs throughout the world on the basis of their final marks in our academic program, including the diploma exam program. The academic results of Rundle College students consistently rise above the Provincial averages on subject-specific diploma exams, a direct reflection of the quality of instruction our students receive and their commitment to their studies.

Rundle College’s decision not to offer IB or AP programs is rooted in our values and our history of success with students as we focus on the program of studies mandated by the Province of Alberta.

We support and challenge students in the areas of their passions. Academically, this is done through our enriched programs, where students join like-minded individuals in their pursuit of excellence, tackling topics and activities that go beyond the confines of the curriculum. In alignment with our values, students are supported as they embrace interests beyond academics. Rundle College’s program of studies provides students with time to focus on mental and physical wellness, volunteering, athletics, co-curricular clubs, and humanitarian pursuits.

The following pages detail course offerings in • Art • Career and Life Management • Drama • English Language Arts • French • Instrumental Music • Mathematics • Music • Physical Education • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) • Social Studies • Spanish • Sports Medicine • Tech Innovation Senior High Co-Curricular Programs

Below is a sampling of the co-curricular programs offered at Rundle College Senior High. Programs change each year depending on the interest level of our students.

Arts: Jazz Band, Art Club, Spring Drama Production, Yearbook Club, Vocal Ensemble, Photography Club, Choir

Intellectual Pursuits: Competitive Speech, Reach for the Top, Bamfield Trip, Robotics, Business Club, University Ambassadors, Student Exchange Program, International Travel

Athletics: Intramurals (non-competitive athletics), cross country, volleyball, golf, football, basketball, badminton, wrestling, rugby, co-ed soccer, track and field, athletic travel teams, cheer team

Character: Prefects, Peer Support, Peer Tutoring, C.A.U.S.E Club, Junior Cobras, Duke of Edinburgh, Grad Committee, International Travel Trips, Student Ambassadors

ART

Students’ art is exhibited throughout the school, and there are opportunities for public exhibits at special events, band concerts, and the senior fine arts show.

Art 10 Art 10 // FNA1400 // 5 credits

Students investigate the elements and design principles of art to acquire knowledge and working skills in drawing, designing, painting, sculpting, and demonstrating colour theories and principles. Techniques developed through practical application are applied to solve abstract problems, resulting in the creation of several art projects. Prerequisite: none.

Art 20 Art 20 // FNA2400 // 5 credits

The visual arts involve expressing one’s self, feelings, experiences, and ideas through images. Students use the elements and principles of design to create purposeful effects and to make new and meaningful images. In this foundation course, students develop basic art skills by creating art images through drawing, painting, sculpting, ceramics, and design.

Art 30 Art 30 // FNA3400 // 5 credits

Students create art images that communicate their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Students develop greater knowledge and skills in drawing, design, painting, 3-dimensional sculpture, composition, printmaking, and commercial art. Art 30 students also develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of art history. This course sets the foundation for building an art portfolio. Prerequisite: Art 20.

Art 31 Art 31 // FNA3405 // 5 credits Art 31 provides an opportunity for all students to gain knowledge in the discipline of art. Further developing their skill and understanding of art technique, students examine the impact of international influences and modern technology on modern art. Art 31 sets the foundation for an art portfolio. Prerequisite: Art 30.

CAREER AND LIFE MANAGEMENT

Career and Life Management Career and Life Management // PED0770 // 3 credits

Career Directions Expansion Career Directions Expansion // CTR2310 // 1 credit

Career Directions Transitions Career Directions Transitions // CTR3310 // 1 credit

Completing Career and Life Management comprises three components, totals five credits, and is required for high school graduation in the Province of Alberta. At Rundle College, all students are required to take Career and Life Management, Career Directions Expansion, and Career Directions Transitions.

Career and Life Management equips students to make sound personal and professional decisions and also develops their ability to apply effective thinking and communication skills. Students develop a positive self-concept and an understanding of personal interests, values, aptitudes, and abilities. Independent personal management is promoted, and students develop the ability to make choices and accept challenges that consider significant others, values, responsibilities, and resources. They gain an awareness of health as a resource for everyday living, and learn health maintenance’s connection with personal well-being, realizing goals, satisfying needs, and coping with change.

The career-focused aspects of the course develop knowledge about career options and enable students to determine personal career strategies. Students gain an awareness of the relationships between personal economics, lifestyle, and occupational planning.

Please note: Because this program encourages students to focus on how they see themselves, how they cope with life’s challenges, and how they relate to others, areas which may be considered sensitive or controversial may well arise. Rundle College strives to deal with these issues appropriately. Students are encouraged to discuss sensitive issues with their parents or guardians.

Course Themes • Careers and the World of Work • Human Sexuality • Independent Living • Relationships • Self-Management • Well-Being

DRAMA

Drama fosters students’ positive self-concept as they explore life through assuming roles and acquiring dramatic skills. This imaginative exploration involves setting, “acting out”, and communicating within a dramatic situation. Students then reflect on the consequences. This reflection provides the platform for self-development. Students have opportunities to perform at the Remembrance Day ceremony, the Christmas Gala, and the Spring Production.

Drama 10 Drama 10 // FNA1410 // 5 credits

Drama at the senior high level emphasizes the development of the individual as a creator, performer, historian, critic, and patron through dramatic forms of expression learned in junior high. Drama at the senior level is a combined course with 10-, 20-, and 30-level students in one class. Prerequisite: none.

Course Units • Acting and Improvisation • Film Study • Movement and Speech • Orientation • Technical Theatre and Design

Drama 20 Drama 20 // FNA2410 // 5 credits

Drama 20 continues students’ development as a creator, performer, historian, critic, and patron through dramatic forms of expression learned in junior high and in Drama 10. Drama at the senior level is a combined course with 10-, 20- and 30-level students in one class. Prerequisite: Drama 10.

Course Units • Acting and Improvisation • Film Study • Movement and Speech • Orientation • Technical Theatre and Design

Drama 30 Drama 30 // FNA3410 // 5 credits

Drama 30 extends students’ development as a creator, performer, historian, critic, and patron through dramatic forms of expression learned in junior high and subsequently in Drama 10 and Drama 20. Drama at the senior level is a combined course with 10-, 20- and 30-level students in one class. Prerequisite: Drama 20.

Course Units • Acting and Improvisation • Film Study • Movement and Speech • Orientation • Technical Theatre and Design

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS English Language Arts 10-1 English Language Arts 10-1 // ELA1105 // 5 credits Integrating the study of literature and language, this course emphasizes skill development in reading, writing, listening, speaking, representing, and viewing. Students are provided with a wide variety of challenging texts: poetry, short stories, novels, Shakespearean drama, modern drama, films, and nonfiction. Knowledge of texts is applied to writing personal responses and critical essays, where students are encouraged to think critically and creatively. Achieving the expectations of reading and writing at the senior high level is the focus, but the guiding principles are to provide a broader perspective of humanity and to inspire students to become open-minded, lifelong learners. Prerequisite: English Language Arts 9.

English Language Arts 20-1 English Language Arts 20-1 // ELA2105 // 5 credits Building on the foundation of English Language Arts 10-1, this course continues to integrate the study of literature and language, emphasizing skill development in reading, writing, listening, speaking, representing, and viewing. Students are provided with a wide variety of challenging texts: poetry, short stories, novels, Shakespearean drama, modern drama, films, and nonfiction. Knowledge of texts is applied to writing of personal responses and critical essays, where students are encouraged to think critically and creatively. Preparation for Grade 12 and, ultimately, post-secondary education is the focus, but the guiding principle is to provide a broader perspective of humanity and to inspire students to become open-minded, lifelong learners. Prerequisite: English Language Arts 10-1.

English Language Arts 30-1 English Language Arts 30-1 // ELA3105 // 5 credits English Language Arts 30-1 continues students’ skill development in reading, writing, listening, speaking, representing, and viewing. It integrates the study of literature and language, providing students with a wide variety of challenging texts: poetry, short stories, novels, Shakespearean drama, modern drama, films, and nonfiction. Knowledge of texts is then applied to writing personal responses and critical essays, where students are encouraged to think critically and creatively. Preparation for the Diploma Examination and for post-secondary education is the focus in this culminating course, but the guiding principles are to provide a broader perspective of humanity and to inspire students to become open-minded, lifelong learners. Prerequisite: English Language Arts 20-1.

FRENCH French as a Second Language 10 French as a Second Language 10-9Y // FSL1099 // 5 credits

Building on previous French language expertise, students develop skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking,

representing, and viewing. Elements of grammar, vocabulary, and verbs are studied, enabling students to use French in increasingly diverse situations. This the foundation course that starts students on a journey toward greatly increased proficiency in French. Prerequisite: French 7–9 or equivalent.

Course Units • Fine Arts • School Life and Hobbies • Shopping Habits • Travel and Vacations

French as a Second Language 20 French as a Second Language 20-9Y // FSL2099 // 5 credits

Building on the framework established in French as a Second Language 10 and preparing students for the next part of their language journey, students expand their skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, representing, and viewing. Elements of grammar, vocabulary, and verbs are studied, enabling students to use French in increasingly diverse situations. Prerequisite: French as a Second Language 10 or equivalent.

Course Units • Consumer Choices and Responsibilities • Fads and Fashion Through Time • Friendship and Social Life • Senses and Feelings

French as a Second Language 30 French as a Second Language 30-9Y // FSL3099 // 5 credits

The final chapter of French as a Second Language builds on students’ ability to converse, comprehend, read, and write in French, and to express more-sophisticated ideas and arguments. Higher levels of grammar, vocabulary, and verbs are studied. Students also engage in a novel study of the French classic “The Little Prince.” Students complete the course with an increased level of proficiency in French, having built on previous courses to use advanced grammatical structures, bind novel expressions, and carry linguistic ability to new heights. Prerequisite: French as a Second Language 20 or equivalent.

Course Units • Environmental Issues and Possible Solutions • Francophone-Speaking Countries as Destinations and

Ecotourism • Future Plans and the World of Work

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Music students have the opportunity to take part in formal concerts in December and June. There are also a variety of other performance opportunities throughout the year including, but not limited to, Remembrance Day, Athletic events, and graduation.

Instrumental Music 10 Instrumental Music 10 // FNA1425 // 5 credits

Instrumental Music 10, 20, and 30 is a sequential and developmental approach to music instruction while appreciating and supporting the various abilities and achievements of participating students. Each course level builds on the previous. In Instrumental Music 10, students are immersed in a playing environment that challenges skills and knowledge learned at the junior high school level. Students become comfortable with performing at a higher level and with peers who have more experience. Students develop competencies and strive for excellence in performing, listening, creating, researching, and valuing music. Instrumental Music at the senior level is a combined course with 10-, 20- and 30-level students in one class. Prerequisite: ability to read music.

Instrumental Music 20 Instrumental Music 20 // FNA2425 // 5 credits

Continuing with the sequential and developmental approach to music instruction, Instrumental Music 20 prepares young musicians to be the future leaders of their section, focussing on leadership and musicality. Students continue to improve their technical abilities and their general knowledge of music, while increasing their level of responsibility within their section. Students develop competencies and strive for excellence in performing, listening, creating, researching, and valuing music. Instrumental Music at the senior level is a combined course with 10-, 20-, and 30-level students in one class. Prerequisite: Instrumental Music 10.

Instrumental Music 30 Instrumental Music 30 // FNA3425 // 5 credits

Further building on the sequential and developmental approach to music instruction, Instrumental Music 30 expects students to continue to improve their leadership skills as they learn to lead their peers within their section and within the band as a whole. Students demonstrate a

solid understanding of the inner workings of a concert band and of their instrument. Students develop competencies and strive for excellence in performing, listening, creating, researching, and valuing music. Instrumental Music at the senior level is a combined course with 10-, 20-, and 30-level students in one class. Prerequisite: Instrumental Music 20.

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics 10C Mathematics 10C // MAT1791 // 5 credits

Students gain the mathematical understanding and criticalthinking skills needed for success in Mathematics 20-1. This is also an introductory course to pre-calculus mathematics.

Course Units • Polynomials and Factoring • Real Numbers, Exponents, and Radicals • Coordinating Geometry and Linear Equations • Systems of Linear Equations • Relations and Functions • Measurement and Trigonometry

Mathematics 20-1 Mathematics 20-1 // MAT2791 // 5 credits

Mathematics 20-1 is for students who plan to enter postsecondary programs, such as engineering, mathematics, sciences, and some business studies that require advanced mathematics skills. It provides the mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills needed for Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Prerequisite: Mathematics 10C (65%+ recommended).

Course Units • Sequences and Series • Trigonometry • Radical Expressions and Equations • Rational Expressions and Equations • Quadratic Functions and Equations • Analysis of Functions, Equations, and Inequalities

Mathematics 30-1 Mathematics 30-1 // MAT3791 // 5 credits

Mathematics 30-1 is for students planning to apply for post-secondary programs requiring calculus and advanced mathematics skills, such as engineering, mathematics, sciences, and some business studies. Students transfer knowledge and make connections among various topics. The focus is on demonstrating advanced algebra skills, mathematical literacy, comprehension, and reasoning. Mathematics 30-1 may be required for post-secondary calculus courses. Prerequisite: Mathematics 20-1 (grade of 70%+ recommended) and teacher recommendation.

Course Units • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions • Permutations and Combinations • Relations and Functions • Trigonometric Functions • Trigonometric Equations

Mathematics 31 Mathematics 31 // MAT3211 // 5 credits

Mathematics 31 emphasizes the theoretical and practical development of topics in the algebra of functions, trigonometry, differential calculus, and integral calculus. It bridges the gap between the course-numbered streams of the Mathematics 10-1, 20-1, and 30-1 level courses and the Calculus courses offered by post-secondary institutions. Prerequisite: Mathematics 20-1 (grade of 80%+ recommended) and teacher recommendation.

Course Units • Limits and Rates of Change • Derivatives • Applications of Derivatives • Extreme Values and Curve Sketching • Trigonometric, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions • Differential Equations and Area • Integrals

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education 10 Physical Education 10 // PED1445 // 5 credits Physical Education at Rundle College enables students to enhance their quality of life through active living, exposure to a wide variety and choice of activities, and developing skills and positive attitudes in both individual and team pursuits. Activities include flag football, hiking, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, wrestling, dance, yoga, track and field, rugby, soccer, team handball, fencing, badminton, kickball, and low-organized games. In addition to these activities, students earn their certification in CPR. Emphasis

is placed on developing key components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, power, coordination, and agility. Prerequisite: none.

Physical Education 20 Physical Education 20 // PED2445 // 5 credits Building on the foundation of Physical Education 10, the course enables students to enhance their quality of life through active living, exposure to a wide variety and choice of activities, and developing skills and positive attitudes that promote engagement in lifelong recreational pursuits. Activities include fitness, handball, bowling, tae kwon do, racquetball, squash, aquatics, tennis, golf, ice hockey, kayaking, batting cages, ultimate Frisbee, yoga, badminton, curling, low-organized games, and a variety of team and individual activities. Emphasis is placed on developing key components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, power, coordination, and agility. Prerequisite: Physical Education 10.

Physical Education 30 Physical Education 30 // PED3445 // 5 credits Physical Education 30 further enables students to enhance their quality of life through active living, exposure to a wide variety and choice of activities, and developing skills and positive attitudes that promote engagement in lifelong recreational pursuits. Activities include fitness, handball, bowling, fencing, racquetball, squash, diving, tennis, golf, speed skating, sailing, rock climbing, ultimate frisbee, yoga, badminton, billiards, curling, low-organized games, and a variety of team and individual activities. Emphasis is placed on developing key components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, power, coordination, and agility. Prerequisite: Physical Education 20.

Recreation Leadership Recreation Leadership // see modules for course numbers // 5 x 1 credit

Recreation Leadership comprises five one-credit modules and is typically offered to Grades 11 and 12 students only. Emphasis is placed on developing and understanding the basic components of physical fitness, mental fitness and nutritional wellness, and on developing a historical understanding of a chosen recreational activity or sport from an official’s perspective. This is a participation-based course, and students generally engage in a workout program two or three days each week. Exams, assignments, and projects are scheduled throughout the semester. Course Units • Foundations for Training 1 (REC1040) • Foundations for Training 2 (REC2040) • Sport Psychology 1 (REC1050) • Nutrition For Recreation Activities and Sport (REC2010) • Officiating (REC3130)

OR • Flexibility Training (REC3015)

SPORTS MEDICINE Sports Medicine // See modules for course numbers // 5 x 1 credit

Sports Medicine is offered to Grade 12 students and consists of five modules focusing on the fundamentals of health services and what this means to “client” and athlete care. Students learn how body systems operate and how to properly care for each system during recreational and sportrelated activities, including focusing on the technical side of injury management. This consists of acquiring skills such as taping, wrapping, assessing potential injuries, exploring the role of the athletic therapist, injury treatment, and rehabilitation procedures. Students gain practicum hours with school sports teams.

Course Units • Caring for Body Systems (CCS1030) • Health Services Fundamentals (HSS1010) • Injury Management (REC1020) • Musculoskeletal System (HCS1050) • Technical Foundations of Injury Management (REC1030)

SCIENCE (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science) Science 10 Science 10 // SCN1270 // 5 credits

This introductory science course is the basis for all other science courses at Rundle. Students continue to expand their knowledge of science and its relationship to technology and society. They further develop the broad-based skills needed to identify and analyze problems, to explore and test solutions, and to seek, interpret, and evaluate information. Prerequisite: Science 9.

Course Units • Energy and Matter in Chemical Change • Cycling of Matting in Living Systems • Energy Flow in Global Systems

Biology 20 Biology 20 // SCN2231 // 5 credits The world around us is explored from the perspective of ecosystem interactions, such as photosynthesis that converts light energy into chemical energy like glucose, and cellular respiration that takes glucose and turns it into the energy that drives the human systems in the form of ATP. This energy runs human systems like muscles and respiration. Students expand their knowledge of science and its relationship to technology and society. They develop the broad-based skills needed to identify and analyze problems, explore and test solutions, and seek, interpret, and evaluate information. Prerequisite: Science 10.

Course Units • Energy and Matter Exchange • Population Change and Evolution • Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration • Human Systems 1 • Human Systems 2

Biology 30 Biology 30 // SCN3230 // 5 credits Students study aspects of the living world from the molecular level to complex ecosystems. They continue to develop their skills in scientific inquiry, problem solving, critical thinking, sustainability, safety, collaboration, and respect for various perspectives. Prerequisite: Biology 20.

Course Units • Nervous and Endocrine Systems • Reproduction and Development • Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology • Population and Community Dynamics

Chemistry 20 Chemistry 20 // SCN2796 // 5 credits This course ties many scientific disciplines together by describing events at a molecular level. Students work through structured laboratory activities and reports, experimental design projects, and solving mathematical problems related to predicting yields. Prerequisite: Science 10. Course Units • Diversity of Matter and Chemical Bonding • Forms of Matter: Gases • Matter as Solutions, Acids and Bases • Quantitative Relationships in Chemical Changes

Chemistry 30 Chemistry 30 // SCN3796 // 5 credits Chemistry 30 deals with energy change and systems as well as organic chemistry. Students continue improving their inquiry skills by designing labs and solving mathematical problems related to predicting yields and the extent of equilibria. Students also develop an awareness of social, environmental, economic, and legal issues related to chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 20.

Course Units • Organic Chemistry • Thermochemistry • Oxidation and Reduction • Equilibrium/Acids and Bases

Physics 20 Physics 20 // SCN2797 // 5 credits Energy is the theme common to all units in Physics 20 with change, diversity, equilibrium, matter, and systems also playing a role. Energy in its many forms causes change and determines the kind of change matter and systems undergo. The major concepts enable connections to be drawn among the four course units. Prerequisite: Science 10. Recommended grade of 75%+ in Science 10 and Math 10C.

Course Units • Kinematics • Dynamics • Circular Motion and Gravitation • Mechanical Waves

Physics 30 Physics 30 // SCN3797 // 5 credits Physics 30 is a university preparatory course for students planning to pursue further physics courses at the postsecondary level. It helps to explain much about the world in which we live. Prerequisite: Physics 20. Recommended grade of 75%+ in Physics 20.

Course Units • Momentum and Impulse • Forces and Fields • Electromagnetic Radiation • Nuclear Physics

Social Studies 10-1 Social Studies 10-1 // SST1771 // 5 credits

Globalization has significantly influenced the modern world. Students examine the origins of globalization and its impact on lands, cultures, human rights, and quality of life. They identify multiple perspectives on globalization and re-examine their roles as responsible and active citizens. Prerequisite: Social Studies 9.

Concepts/Events Studied • Historical Globalization Case Studies (slavery, Scramble for Africa, the Industrial Revolution) • Modern Responses to the Legacies of Globalization • Globalization and Economic Development (capitalism, free trade, trade agreements) • Human Rights, Democracy, and Globalization • Impact of Media and Technology • First Nations • Globalization as it Relates to Current Events

Social Studies 20-1 Social Studies 20-1 // SST2771 // 5 credits

Nationalism has significantly shaped the modern world. Students examine the principles of nationalism and its subsequent effects on individuals, cultures, human rights, and international relations. They identify multiple perspectives regarding nationalism and re-examine their roles and responsibilities as active citizens. Prerequisite: Social Studies 10-1.

Concepts/Events Studied • Types of Nations and their Impact on Identity • Historical and Contemporary Revolutions Including the

French Revolution • First and Second World Wars • Genocides Throughout History • Ultranationalism • Internationalism and International Organizations • Nationalism as it Relates to Current Events

Social Studies 30-1 Social Studies 30-1 // SST3771 // 5 credits

Students explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political and economic systems, as well as various past and current events, enable students to assess the viability of the principles of liberalism. Understanding the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship encourages students to respond to emerging global issues. Prerequisite: Social Studies 20-1.

Concepts/Events Studied • Current Events • Democratic and Non-Democratic Systems • First Nations • Private and Public Enterprise Economic Systems • Terrorism • The Cold War

SPANISH

Rundle College offers two distinct program streams for students interested in Spanish Language and Culture: 1) The “3Y” route is for students with little or no background in the Spanish language and requires no previous study of Spanish. This is structured as a three-year program, culminating with Spanish 30-3Y. 2) The “6Y” route builds on skills developed in Grades 7–9, and is structured as a sequential six-year program, culminating with Spanish 30-6Y.

Spanish Language and Culture 10-3Y Spanish Language and Culture 10-3Y // SPN1345 // 5 credits

Students with little or no Spanish language background develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. A balanced foundation in language learning skills, as well as an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures, develop while students learn to converse comfortably in Spanish. Prerequisite: none.

Spanish Language and Culture 10-6Y Spanish Language and Culture 10-6Y // SPN1349 // 5 credits

Continuing the framework built in Spanish 7, 8, and 9, students develop an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures of the world. Elements of grammar, vocabulary, and verbs are further studied, enabling students to converse comfortably in Spanish. Skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, representing, and viewing are honed. Prerequisite: Spanish 9 or equivalent.

Spanish Language and Culture 20-3Y Spanish Language and Culture 20-3Y // SPN2345 // 5 credits

Previous language skills are reinforced and built upon enabling students to develop more sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, representing, and viewing in Spanish. Through studying elements of grammar, vocabulary and verbs, students’ Spanish skills are used in increasingly authentic environments. Students also explore Spanish-speaking cultures of the world. Prerequisite: Spanish 10-3Y.

Spanish Language and Culture 20-6Y Spanish Language and Culture 20-6Y // SPN2349 // 5 credits

Building on the framework of Spanish 10-6Y, students develop more sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, representing, and viewing in Spanish. Elements of grammar, vocabulary, and verbs are studied, expanding on language skills to enable students to communicate in increasingly authentic environments. Spanish-speaking cultures of the world are also explored. Prerequisite: Spanish 10-6Y.

Spanish Language and Culture 30-3Y Spanish Language and Culture 30-3Y // SPN3345 // 5 credits This is the final chapter in the three-year Spanish Language and Culture route. Course content strengthens students’ ability to converse, comprehend, read, and write in Spanish, as well as to express more sophisticated ideas and arguments. High levels of grammar, vocabulary, and verbs are studied. Upon completion, students have an increased level of proficiency in Spanish and can use advanced grammatical structures, bind novel expressions, and communicate at a higher level. Prerequisite: Spanish 20-3Y. Spanish Language and Culture 30-6Y Spanish Language and Culture 30-6Y // SPN3349 // 5 credits

This is the final chapter in the six-year Spanish Language and Culture route. Course content further strengthens students’ ability to converse, comprehend, read, and write in Spanish, as well as to express more sophisticated ideas and arguments. High levels of grammar, vocabulary, and verbs are studied. Upon completion, students have an increased level of proficiency in Spanish and can use advanced grammatical structures, bind novel expressions, and communicate at a higher level. Prerequisite: Spanish 20-6Y.

Course Units • Television and Movies • Food and Appliances • Travel and Professions • Making Plans for the Futures

TECH INNOVATION Career and Technology Studies //CTS2013// 5 credits Computing and technology are major forces of change in today’s world; however, simply having access to iPhones and computers does not make students tech literate. In our Tech Integration course, students become comfortable with various fundamentals of technology, develop the necessary skills required in today’s world, and set a solid foundation for technology use in the future. Moving beyond fundamentals, our leveled course allows students to further explore their passions in the area of technology.

Tech Innovation Level 1 - In this introductory course, students build overall technology competencies in computer security, file management, basic audio-visual, graphic and web design, 3D CAD, and various business topics including an introduction to spreadsheets.

Tech Innovation Levels 2 and 3 - These next levels enables students to explore areas of interest while participating in the design thinking process. Students push boundaries, develop critical thinking skills, and hone presentation and teamwork skills.