Summer Session Registration Information - Registration closed July 2, 2009!

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 Monday June 29th to Wednesday August 5th. (Note: The cutoff for registration and refundable deposit and any text deposits is Tuesday June 30th, 2009 at 3:00 pm).

Summer Course Offerings
Biology 11 Biology 12 Chemistry 11
Chemistry 12 English 10 English 11
English 12 Planning 10 Principles of Math 10
Principles of Math 11 Principles of Math 12 Science 10
Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11

Course Costs: Courses are free for students who will be in Grades 10 to 12 and for all Adults. International Students need to contact AVS 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: CLOSED

August Provincial Exams for registered Summer School students are electronic ONLY and will be written at Yale Secondary. Walk-ins may write ONLY if they have photo ID, their PEN (provincial education number) AND if there is space.
Monday, August 10, 2009 9:00 - 11:00 am English 10
   
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:00 - 11:00 am English 12
   
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:00 - 11:00 am Social Studies 11
   
Thursday, August 13, 2009 9:00 - 11:00 am Principles of Math 10
   
Friday, August 14, 2009 9:00 - 11:00 am Science 10
   

All exams are designed to be completed withing TWO hours. Students are, however, permitted up to an additional 60 minutes, if required.

Course Descriptions

Biology 11 (BI11) 4 credit

Applied 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:
  • Microbiology
  • Plant Biology
  • Animal Biology
  • Ecology
  • Evolution
Other topics covered in this course include biotechnology, genetics, diseases and forensic science.

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Biology 12 (BI12) 4 credit

Recommended: 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:
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Human Biology – study of body systems: digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, urinary, reproductive.

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Chemistry 11 (CH11) 4 credit

Prerequisite: 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:

  • introduction to chemistry
  • atoms, molecules, and ions
  • the mole concept
  • chemical reactions
  • atomic theory
  • solution chemistry
  • organic chemistry

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Chemistry 12 (CH12) 4 credit

Prerequisite: 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:

  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Chemical Equilibrium 
  • Solubility 
  • Acids, Bases and Salts
  • Oxidation-Reduction

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English 10 (EN10) 4 credit

Prerequisite: 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.

  • Literature: Students will study a variety of literary forms from both classical and modern writers. Non-fiction writing is included in the syllabus.

  • Composition: Emphasis is on the writing process, with particular attention to the types of writing that are required for the English 10 Provincial exam in January or June.

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English 11 (EN11) 4 credit

Prerequisite: EN10
Designed 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.
  • Literature: Continued focus on both classical and modern writers. Particular emphasis on theme and purpose.
  • Composition: Emphasis on rhetorical strategies for successful writing.

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English 12 (EN12) 4 credit

Prerequisites: EN11. English 12 is a provincially examinable course.
Re-emphasizes the more mature development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. There is also a more sophisticated approach to the study of literature. Students will write a provincial exam in January or June.
  • Literature: Novels, plays, essays, poems, and short stories are studied for the following reasons:
    1. Students learn to appreciate literature as a means to understanding themselves and society. Students identify and discuss values, attitudes, behavior, and the human condition in general.
    2. Students study a variety of literary forms from different times, places, and authors so that they may gain an appreciation for the scope of the literary heritage that is theirs.
    3. Students develop skills in analysis, criticism and evaluation by exploring theme, point of view, and character development.
    4. Encouragement is given to read for enjoyment and for information.
  • Composition: The emphasis is on the writing process. Students are also challenged to progress toward more sophisticated writing styles.  A major research essay is a requirement of the course.

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Planning 10 (PLAN10) 4 credit

Prerequisite: 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.

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Principles of Mathematics 10 (MA10) 4 credit

Prerequisite: 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.

  • Numbers 25%
  • Functions & Co-ordinate Geometry 25%
  • Algebra 25%
  • Trigonometry 25%

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Principles of Mathematics 11 (MA11) 4 credit

Prerequisite: MA10
Identical 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.

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Principles of Mathematics 12 (MA12) 4 credit

Prerequisite: 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.

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Science 10 (SC10) 4 credit

Prerequisite: 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:
  • Chemistry - atomic theory, formulas, and writing and balancing chemical equations.
  • Biology - microscope, cell structure and function, reproduction, and genetics.
  • Physics - electrostatics and current electricity, and how electricity is used in the home.
  • Earth Science - radioactive dating, volcanoes, earthquakes and continental drift.
Each section will last approximately one quarter of the semester.

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Social Studies 10 (SS10) 4 credit

Prerequisite: SS9
Concentrates 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.

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Social Studies 11 (SS11) 4 credit

Prerequisite: 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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