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Summer Session Registration Information - Registration closes June 30, 2008!What could be better than arriving to school next fall with one less course to worry about! Now is the time to enroll in one of our 100-hour Full Academic Course Completion courses. Courses run Tuesday July 3rd to Friday August 3rd. (Note: The cutoff for registration and refundable deposit and any course fees is Monday June 30th, 2008 at 3:00 pm.) .... click here for Orientation Schedule. Course OfferingsCourse Costs: Courses are free for students who will be in Grades 10 to 12 and Adults. International Students need to email or phone for more information. Course Resources Deposit: We require a deposit of $100 per course (cash or cheque only please). The deposit will be fully refunded upon return of all AVS materials in good condition when the student completes a course. Registration: Summer School Registration is now closed.
August Provincial Exams written at AVS:
(For registered students only - No walk-ins accepted)
Course DescriptionsAccounting 11 (AC11) 4 creditApplied Skill Recommended: Minimum C+ average.This course is designed as an introduction to accounting concepts for those seeking entry level employment skills. Students gain insight into financial problems and solutions that have far-reaching benefits for entrepreneurial and professional careers. The course covers the basic principles of the double entry system and the accounting cycle. No previous accounting knowledge is required. Biology 11 (BI11) 4 creditApplied Skill Recommended: Minimum C+ average.An academic course that is a tool to investigate the life around us. Exploration of the inter-connectedness between the many different species in our world will be encouraged through class discussion and learning, projects, dissections and other laboratory work. Topics include:
Biology 12 (BI12) 4 creditRecommended: BI 11 and CH 11 preferred or permission from the instructor. Biology 12 is a provincially examinable course.To promote the awareness and importance of a healthy lifestyle. Theory of body systems is followed with activities that can be used to evaluate ones lifestyle, as well as, to create a better understanding of each systems complexity and sophistication. As students analyze the body systems they will be able to evaluate how their own diet, their exercise habits, and their other lifestyle choices impact present learning habits and potential future health. Experiments and dissections will be done to illustrate basic physiology. Major topics include:
Chemistry 11 (CH11) 4 creditPrerequisite: SC 10. Recommended: 'C+' in both SC10 and MA10.Chemistry 11 is an introductory academic course that builds a foundation for later studies in chemistry. The course material involves both reasoning and problem solving. The major topics include:
Chemistry 12 (CH12) 4 creditPrerequisite: CH 11. Corequisite: MA 12 or permission of the instructor. Strongly recommended: C+ in both CH 11 and MA 11 since CH 12 is highly mathematical. A scientific calculator with exponential and logarithmic functions is required. Chemistry 12 is a provincially examinable course.Provides a more in-depth examination of several important branches of Chemistry. The major topics include:
English 10 (EN10) 4 creditPrerequisite: EN9. English 10 is a provincially examinable course.Focus on developing a strong base of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students are also encouraged to develop both critical thinking skills and an increasing appreciation of Literature.
English 11 (EN11) 4 creditPrerequisite: EN10Designed to enhance students' appreciation for literature while focusing on improving writing skills. Students will study essays, novels, plays, poems and short stories from various times, places, and authors to provide an opportunity to read good literature and to develop their comprehension, writing, and discussion skills.
Planning 10 (PLAN10) 4 creditPrerequisite: none.Is taking Planning 10 online for you? Do you have a busy schedule? Do you like the flexibility to be able to complete course work at a time that is convenient to you? Are you computer literate and self-disciplined enough to complete your coursework without having structured daily classes? Then you should consider taking Planning 10 online next year. All students must complete Planning 10 in order to satisfy graduation requirements. Specifically, Planning 10 provides focuses on four core areas; the Graduation Program, Education and Careers, Health and Finances. Like the regular Planning 10, the aim of the online course is to enable students to develop the skills they need to become self-directed individuals who set goals, make thoughtful decisions, and take responsibility for pursuing their goals throughout life. Planning 10 provides students with the opportunity to relate their learning in school to the demands and expectations of society and to help students to enhance their personal well-being and realize their full potential. Principles of Mathematics 10 (MA10) 4 creditPrerequisite: MA9 with C min. Scientific calculators are required. Principles of Math 10 is a provincially examinable course.An important foundation for Principles of Math 11. Students selecting this class should have strong Algebra and problem solving skills. Success in the senior math courses is directly related to high achievement and good work habits in Principles of Math 10.
Principles of Mathematics 11 (MA11) 4 creditPrerequisite: MA10Identical to Principles of Math 11 except that the course will be done online. The outcomes are the same. Students should be highly motivated because MA11 is an extremely challenging course that prepares students for MA12. The grading will be different than the regular course as daily quizzes will not be feasible. Instead the grading will emphasize unit reviews and exams. Exams will count 80%, assignments 20% and the comprehensive final exam will count for 40% towards the final mark. Principles of Mathematics 12 (MA12) 4 creditPrerequisite: MA111. Principles of Math 10 is a provincially examinable course.Designed for students who have a particular interest in mathematics, or who have career aspirations in the fields of engineering, mathematics, the sciences, economics, and some business programs. The main purpose is to develop the formalism needed to continue on with the study of calculus. The symbolic manipulation and the study of some of the more sophisticated generalizations in mathematics relies heavily on topics covered in previous grades. It is strongly suggested that students with less than 60-65% in Principles of Math 11 discuss their course selection carefully with their teacher. Topics include graphing transformations, probability, logarithms, trigonometry, sequences and series, and combinatorics. The ministry final exam is out of 90, and represents 40% of a students final mark. Students success is often a combination of good prerequisite skills along with good attendance and strong work habits. Science 10 (SC10) 4 creditPrerequisite: SC 9 with strong work habits. Science 10 is a provincially examinable course.Science 10 is a continuation of the concept strands dealt with in Science 9. The material is more concept-oriented and requires some mathematical calculations and problem-solving approaches. Laboratory work and reports are further developed. The major topics include:
Social Studies 10 (SS10) 4 creditPrerequisite: SS9Concentrates on the events leading up to Confederation and post-Confederation. Development up to WWI and Canada's major economic regions with an emphasis on B.C. will be studied in depth. The economic relationship with the Pacific Rim countries including the U.S.A. will be explored. Current events and certain extension activities are also included in the curriculum. Social Studies 11 (SS11) 4 creditPrerequisite: SS10. Social Studies 11 is a provincially examinable course.Emphasizes the study and appreciation of Canada and the forces and events that have influenced Canada's development. Students will be involved in Online discussion groups examining the foundations of the Canadian government, history of Canada and the geography of world problems. Designed to give students a rich understanding of Canada and how responsible citizenship requires an understanding of the structure and function of Government.
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