The Planning Process
Planners + Resources | Unit Plans (subject) | Unit Plans (grade)
Big Ideas | Concepts | Curricular Competencies
*indicates new content that has been added since June 2020.
- Career Education
- English Language Arts
- Languages
- Francais langue seconde – immersion
- Mathematics
- Physical Health and Education
- Science
- Social Studies
- Applied Design, Skills and Technologies
- Arts Education
Career Life Education
| Career-life choices are made in a recurring cycle of planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding. |
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| Career-life decisions are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends. |
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| Cultivating networks and reciprocal relationships can support and broaden career-life awareness and options. |
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| Finding balance between personal and work life promotes well-being. |
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| Lifelong learning fosters career-life opportunities. |
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Composition
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Engagement with writing processes can support creativity and enhance clarity of expression. |
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Creative Writing
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Creative writers take risks and persevere. |
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| Creative writers are observant of the world. |
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Literary Studies
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens. |
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New Media
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Digital citizens have rights and responsibilities in an increasingly globalized society. |
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Spoken Language
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Voice is powerful and evocative. |
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Modern Languages
| Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities. |
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| Our understanding of culture is influenced by the languages we speak and the communities with which we engage. |
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| Cultural expression can take many different forms. |
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Core French 10
| Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of French. |
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| Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in French involves courage, risk taking, and perseverance. |
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| Acquiring a new language can shape our perspective and identity. |
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| Cultural expression can take many different forms. |
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| Acquiring French allows us to interact with the Francophone world. |
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| Acquiring French allows us to explore diverse opportunities. |
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Spanish
| Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language. |
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| Stories give us unique ways to understand and reflect on meaning. |
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| Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in a new language require courage, risk taking, and perseverance. |
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| Cultural expression can take many different forms. |
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| Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities. |
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Modern Languages
| Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities. |
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| Our understanding of culture is influenced by the languages we speak and the communities with which we engage. |
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| Cultural expression can take many different forms. |
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Francais langue seconde – immersion
| Linguistic variations can serve as cultural reference points within the French-speaking world. |
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| Analyzing texts leads to an understanding of how meaning is conveyed through language and text. |
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| The exploration of texts reveals the depth and complexity of human life. |
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| Poetic elements enrich writing, provoke a response and help create the desired effect. |
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Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus
| Algebra allows us to generalize relationships through abstract thinking. |
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| The meanings of, and connections between, each operation extend to powers and polynomials. |
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| Constant rate of change is an essential attribute of linear relations and has meaning in different representations and contexts. |
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| Trigonometry involves using proportional reasoning to solve indirect measurement problems. |
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| Representing and analyzing situations allows us to notice and wonder about relationships. |
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Workplace Mathematics
| Proportional reasoning is used to make sense of multiplicative relationships. |
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| 3D objects can be examined mathematically by measuring directly and indirectly length, surface area, and volume. |
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| Flexibility with number builds meaning, understanding, and confidence. |
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| Representing and analyzing data allows us to notice and wonder about relationships. |
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Physical Health and Education
| Understanding our strengths, weaknesses, and personal preferences helps us plan and achieve our goals. |
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| Trying a variety of physical activities can increase the likelihood that we will be active throughout our lives. |
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| Healthy choices influence, and are influenced by, our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. |
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| Personal fitness can be maintained and improved through regular participation in physical activities. |
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Science
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Genes are the foundation for the diversity of living things. |
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| DNA is the basis for the diversity of living things. |
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| Energy change is required as atoms rearrange in chemical processes. |
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| Energy is conserved, and its transformation can affect living things and the environment. |
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| The formation of the universe can be explained by the big bang theory. |
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Social Studies
| Global and regional conflicts have been a powerful force in shaping our contemporary world and identities. |
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| The development of political institutions is influenced by economic, social, ideological, and geographic factors. |
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| Worldviews lead to different perspectives and ideas about developments in Canadian society. |
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| Historical and contemporary injustices challenge the narrative and identity of Canada as an inclusive, multicultural society. |
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Entrepreneurship and Marketing
| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design and decision making. |
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| Ethical marketing contributes to a healthier global marketplace. |
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| Different technologies and tools are required at different stages of creation and communication. |
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Culinary Arts
| Diner needs and tastes inform culinary service. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact the culinary arts. |
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| Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages. |
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Family and Society
| People’s needs and wants inform effective problem solving. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact service design service design a human-centred approach that may include creating services to address social challenges for individuals, families, and groups. |
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| Different technologies and tools are required at different stages of creation and communication. |
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Food Studies
| Consumer needs and preferences inform food production and preparation. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design. |
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| Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages. |
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Textiles
| User needs and interests drive the design process. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design. |
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| Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages. |
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Computer Studies
| User needs and interests drive the design process. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability issues are influenced by design. |
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| Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages. |
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Media Design
| Personal design choices require self-exploration and refinement of skills. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design choices. |
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| Tools and technology have an impact on people’s lives. |
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Web Development
| User needs and interests drive the design process. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations influence design. |
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| Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages. |
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| Multi-stage design projects benefit from collaborative work environments. |
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Drafting
| User needs and interests drive the design process. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design. |
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| Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages. |
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Electronics and Robotics
| User needs and interests drive the design process. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design. |
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| Complex tasks require the sequencing of skills. |
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Metalwork
| User needs and interests drive the design process. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design. |
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| Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages. |
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Power Technology
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Mechanical service begins with operator safety. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design. |
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| Complex tasks require the sequencing of skills. |
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Technology Explorations
| User needs and interests drive the design process. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design. |
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| Technologies help us accomplish many specific tasks in our lives. |
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Woodwork
| User needs and interests drive the design process. |
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| Social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design. |
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| Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages. |
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Media Arts
| An artist’s intention transforms media technologies into art. |
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| Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories can be shared through media arts. |
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| Growth as an artist requires time, patience, and reflection. |
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| The creation of media art relies on the interplay of the mind and body. |
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| Media arts offer unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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Musical Theatre
| Musical theatre provides a unique aesthetic experience aesthetic experience with the power to effect change. |
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| Ideas and beliefs are conveyed through musical theatre production. |
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| Development as an artist requires perseverance, resilience, risk taking, and reflection. |
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| Interpretation of existing work is an opportunity to represent identity and culture. |
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Dance Choreography
| Elements of dance and compositional skills are the foundation of choreography. |
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| Dance offers unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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| Choreographers use the dancer’s body as an instrument to translate movement ideas from abstract to concrete. |
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| Choreographers communicate through creative expression in dance. |
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| Choreographers collaborate through critical reflection, creative co-operation, and the exchange of ideas. |
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Dance Company
| Growth as a dancer requires risk taking, perseverance, resilience, and reflection. |
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| The rehearsal and performance processes of a dance company offer ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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| Choreographic works communicate ideas, emotions, and perspectives through movement, sound, costumes, lights, and set design. |
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| Artistic choices communicate the choreographer’s intent. |
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Dance Foundations
| Dance offers unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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| Individual and collective expression is rooted in history, culture, community, and values. |
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| Growth as a dancer and choreographer requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection. |
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| The body is an instrument for artistic expression in dance. |
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| Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories are shared through aesthetic experiences. |
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Dance Technique & Performance
| Growth as a dancer requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. |
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| Dancers collaborate through critical reflection, creative co-operation, and the exchange of ideas. |
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| Dance technique and performance skills are embodied and developed in a variety of genres or styles. |
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| Dancers create, perform, and respond to dance as an art form. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform the way we see, think, and feel. |
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Drama
| Drama communicates ideas, emotions, and perspectives through movement, sound, imagery, and language. |
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| Active participation in drama creates personal and cultural connections and reveals insights into human experience. |
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| Drama offers dynamic ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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| Growth as an artist requires active engagement, risk taking, and reflection. |
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| Drama cultivates collaboration through critical reflection, creative co-operation, and the exchange of ideas. |
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Theatre Company
| Theatre offers an aesthetic experience with the power to communicate ideas through movement, sound, imagery, and language. |
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| Active participation in theatre creates personal and cultural connections, which offer insight into human experience. |
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| Both the process and the product of theatre are dynamic ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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| Growth as a theatre company requires perseverance, collaboration, and reflection. |
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Theatre Production
| Aesthetic experiences can be enhanced through movement, sound, imagery, and language. |
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| Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories can be communicated through theatre. |
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| Growth as an artist requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection. |
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| Active participation in theatre production creates personal and cultural connections and reveals insights into human experience. |
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| Theatre production cultivates creativity and collaboration by encouraging innovative solutions to challenges. |
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Choral Music (includes Concert Choir 10, Chamber Choir 10, Vocal Jazz 10)
| Individual and collective expression is rooted in history, culture, and community. |
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| Growth as a musician requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection. |
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| Music is a process that relies on the interplay of the senses. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform the way we think and feel. |
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| Music offers unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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Contemporary Music
| Individual and collective expression is rooted in history, culture, and community. |
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| Growth as a musician requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection. |
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| Music is a process that relies on the interplay of the senses. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to effect change. |
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| Music offers unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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Instrumental Music (includes Concert Band 10, Orchestra 10, Jazz Band 10, Guitar 10)
| Individual and collective expression is rooted in history, culture, and community. |
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| Growth as a musician requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection. |
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| Music is a process that relies on the interplay of the senses. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform the way we think and feel. |
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| Music offers unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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Art Studio
| An artist’s intention transforms materials into art. |
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| Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories are shared through aesthetic experiences. |
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| Growth as an artist requires time, patience, and reflection. |
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| The creation of visual art relies on the interplay of the mind and body. |
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| Visual arts offer unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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Photography
| Photography is a unique art form that captures images for artistic expression. |
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| Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories are shared through aesthetic experiences. |
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| Growth as a photographer requires time, patience, and reflection. |
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| The creation of photographs relies on the interplay of mind and body. |
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| Photography offers unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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Studio Arts 2D
| An artist’s intention transforms materials into art. |
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| Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories can be shared through aesthetic experiences. |
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| Growth as an artist requires time, patience, and reflection. |
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| The creation of artistic works relies on the interplay of body and mind. |
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| Visual arts offer unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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Studio Arts 3D
| Artists communicate ideas, emotions, and perspectives through form. |
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| Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories can be shared through aesthetic experiences. |
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| Growth as an artist requires time, patience, and reflection. |
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| The creation of artistic works relies on the interplay of mind and body. |
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| Visual arts offer unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging. |
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