This course if for everyone, even the students who believe they cannot draw or create art. This is a “myth buster” course where you are encouraged to express yourself while learning many techniques that help you become artists. This course may  help you discover an ability you did not know… Read more

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This course is open to any student wishing to learn a brass or woodwind band instrument.  Students signing up for beginners band 9 will be part of the regular grade 9 band class.   Some previous experience with music (such as piano experience) is STRONGLY recommended.  Please see or email… Read more

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This course is a concert band for woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Participants will develop practical instrumental skills, performance methods and music literacy. Quality music literature will be explored and performed throughout the year. Students are expected to provide their own instruments and accessories. This course is offered within the… Read more

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Choir 9 focuses on vocal technique, music vocabulary and theoretical understanding, collaborative expression, and performance of choral music from various times periods and places. Most importantly, it is a place for community where participants can experience belonging, feel a sense of pride in their performance, and develop their voices. Some… Read more

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This course begins with a review of French 8 topics. Students develop skills in identifying, asking and answering questions, expressing preferences, giving opinions, and talking about future and past events. Evaluation is based on classwork with individual and group projects and tests in all four skills: aural, oral, reading and… Read more

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Come join our award-winning Choreography Class! At the most recent GVPA Festival, the Mount Doug Choreography Class won the Young Choreographers Shield. This course is designed for students with advanced skills in one or more styles of dance. The students in this course prepare a small-group routine that they enter in Festival…. Read more

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Do you love to dance? Do you have a favourite style? Be sure to audition for one of our specialty company groups. Within the Mount Doug Dance Company, we offer: Hip Hop CREW Street Jazz Company Contemporary Company This performance-focused course offers instruction in advance skill-sets with an emphasis on… Read more

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Looking to have some fun? Want to try dance in a safe and welcoming environment? Come join our Dance Foundations class!! This course is designed for students without any or very limited dance experience, or for those students who want to dance without performing. The purpose of this class is… Read more

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Come join our award-winning dance program! At the most recent GVPA Festival, the Mount Doug Dance Program won the Senior Secondary School Dance Award for top overall high school. Dance Technique and Performance 9/10 is open to all junior students with previous dance experience.  The course exposes students to many different… Read more

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Let your own interests and passions guide your learning in Design and Innovation 9.  In this course you will learn how to apply the steps of the design thinking process to creatively solve problems through meaningful project-based learning experiences.  Once these skills have been achieved, the remainder of the course… Read more

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This computer based (CADD) course in Drafting, Design and Manufacturing will introduce students who are interested in engineering, architecture, computer animation, and drafting technology, to industry standard commercial software. Areas of study include introductions to: the design process, 2D drawing and 3D modelling techniques, mechanical and architectural drafting, model rendering… Read more

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Major objectives of drama courses include building confidence and trust, developing acting skills, and encouraging responsible attitudes towards working with others on common goals. Students selecting Drama should have a definite interest in the subject. Performance opportunities will be available, but public performance is not compulsory. The course includes work… Read more

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In ELL study blocks students determine the best use of their time in consultation with an ELL teacher. Past students have found a balance in using these blocks to complete work from other classes with access to 1:1 support from the teacher, as well as to practice reading, writing and… Read more

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The focus of this course is the production of clear spoken and written language. The study of grammar emphasizes correct sentence structure, usage, and mechanics. The students learn to create a more mature writing style, practicing description, narration, and exposition. Short stories, novels, non-fiction, poetry, and drama are studied as… Read more

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Explore the risks, rewards, and opportunities of entrepreneurship as you take a business or product of your design from invention/innovation to marketplace in this course.  During this process you will earn about a variety of business related concepts including business ownership and structure, branding, market segmentation, marketing strategies/advertising, finance, and… Read more

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In partnership with Vibestreet HipHop Dance Studio, we are excited to offer this dance course at Mount Doug. This course is designed for students who wish to solely dance in the style of hip hop while maintaining or enhancing their overall fitness and improving their dance skills and performance. Students will… Read more

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Become a power user of computers. Learn the basics of developing an app. Topics cover everything you need to know to be talented with computers, including intelligent use of the Internet, photo manipulation with Photoshop, game programming, and website design using HTML and CSS. No previous computer experience is needed…. Read more

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 Students will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of guitar playing, including chording (both open position and barre chords), strumming technique, reading tablature, song accompaniment, and beginning fingerpicking.  A portion of the course will be spent on music literacy including note and rhythm reading and reading guitar music on… Read more

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Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Concert Band, exception by special permission of instructor. (Offered early mornings  and/or lunchtime) Students new to jazz studies, or with limited experience in jazz, may take this course. Students will study and perform jazz styles including blues, rock, Latin, ballads and swing as well as… Read more

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Highly recommended for students who are new to leadership! Hands on, activity-based leadership Team Building games Event Planning Public speaking skill building Project based learning Develop your confidence, planning, and time management skills!

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This course completes the grade 7 to 9 module of the Western Canada Protocol Mathematics Curriculum. Course content includes Number Systems, Pythagoras, Exponent Laws, Operations with Rational Numbers, Polynomials, Factoring, Linear Equations/Inequalities, Linear Functions, Polygon Similarity and Scale Factor, and Probability. Upon completion of this course students must choose which… Read more

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(Students must apply to this course — see website) This is a rigorous course designed to expand on the theories and problem solving skills as prescribed in the Math 9 curriculum. It is a course for those students who wish to pursue higher-level mathematics, in particular Calculus. 

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This course is run in first semester and is designed for students who are still working on mastery of middle school math concepts. Students who are enrolled in Numeracy 9 will expand & improve their skill set with basic mathematics and hopefully increase their mathematical confidence. Topics include: operations with… Read more

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The purpose of this course is to enable all students to enhance their quality of life through active living.  Through games, activity, sport and health education, PHE 9 provides students with unique learning experiences and opportunities that allow them to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable them to… Read more

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Robotics is an introductory course where you will learn the fundamental skills to design, program, and develop the electronics to engineer your own robot. Using a variety of resources and software, including virtual bots, Sphero robots, VEX robotic kits, students will complete a series of projects in order to learn… Read more

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Students gain a foundation in scientific processes and preparation for senior Science courses while exploring four strands of science. The Big Ideas for this course are:  Living organisms  are derived from cells. The Continuity of Life explores cell theory and various forms of reproduction.  The electron arrangement of atoms impacts… Read more

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The focus of Socials 9 is Europe and North America between 1500 and 1867. The curriculum centers on North American geographic regions, aboriginal peoples, their relationship with Europeans and their combined impact on Canada’s development. As well, the course examines Canada’s political and legal roots: colonialism, nationalism, imperialism and the… Read more

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Did you know that almost half the population of the Western Hemisphere speaks Spanish? Why not prepare yourself for future travel and greater professional opportunities? Nervous about taking a second language?  Fortunately, Spanish is a phonetic language and therefore it  is more accessible to many students.  This is because the… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Middle School Strings or Strings Teacher Approval Students in this course will develop small and large string ensemble rehearsal and performance skills.  Repertoire will represent a variety of musical eras and genres. Grade 9 students will rehearse with Grade 10 – 12 students. Performances opportunities include Mt. Douglas and… Read more

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Mount Doug is happy to offer a course in our multi-purpose classroom for all new students. This course is made up of three components: Metal The first component will include various metal work projects. Students will learn various techniques and processes and will have the chance to make projects that… Read more

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This course in Woodwork is intended to provide students with an introduction to machine processes and to provide a pathway to more advanced Woodwork courses. Students will learn to use various machines in the woodwork shop, learn workshop safety, and develop an appreciation for good design. Students build an assigned… Read more

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If you are looking to focus on your mental and physical health and wellness, then this is the course for you. Students taking this course will experience the health benefits of yoga and develop personal well-being management skills – skills that will help you balance school, work and other life… Read more

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