YEAR 11 SUBJECT OPTIONS FORM 2017 - 18 Please select the options as per the table below Student Name Language Acquisition – Choose any one (Arabic A, Arabic B, French, Spanish) Science – Choose any one (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Individuals & Societies – Choose any one (History, Geography, Business Studies, Economics) PHE/Arts/Design – Choose any one (Physical & Health Education, Music, Drama, Visual Art, Digital Design, Product Design) Individuals & Societies/Science/Design – Choose any one (History, Geography, Business Studies, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Digital Design, Product Design) Kindly note that all new students will study Spanish, unless they have previously studied French. If French has been studied previously, please state for how many years, as this generally serves as a guideline for language proficiency. *English and Maths are obligatory so do not appear on the option form. Course Outlines for Year 11 Options Selection
written work evaluated and reported on frequently in order to ensure that your work progresses. Drama is also great fun! If you feel that Drama is something you may enjoy, then it’s the right subject for you! If you would like to discuss this course further please contact the Drama department. Dean Krawchuk Rhonda Huisman Design Options: Year 11 Students specialize and continue with the Technology option previously studied in Year 10 Digital Design
World Bank and The IMF: Discussion of international organizations, specifically the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, two of the most influential and important global economic institutions. In addition to learning about the history, basic structure and policies of these institutions and the role of the United States, students will be introduced to some of the challenges faced by these institutions. Students who wish to study Economics in Year 11 are expected to have completed the combined course Business/Economics in Year 10. If you would like to discuss this course further, please contact the Individuals and Societies department: Reena Tikku () Susan Daniel () Jeff Luce () Business Studies The Business Studies syllabus develops students' understanding of business activity in the public and private sectors and the importance of innovation and change. Students learn how the
MYP PHE Students specialize and continue with the PHE option previously studied in Year 10. The content is heavily based on working with a client to develop both physical and health goals. The MYP PHE educates the student physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Promotes positive lifelong healthy attitudes and skills. Improves students’ knowledge of fitness concepts such as cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, speed and flexibility. Improves self-confidence, self-esteem and self-control. Improves communication and organizational skills through coaching a client. Students will study the following major units: Health and fitness ePortfolio – coach/client Options activity Students will be assessed against the following criteria in their ePortfolio: A: Knowledge and Understanding: Students develop knowledge and understanding about health and physical activity in order to identify and solve problems. The student is able to use terminology which is accurate and appropriate to Physical and Health Education. B: Planning for performance: Through inquiry design, students must analyze, evaluate and perform a plan in order to improve performance in physical and health education. They are able to repeat, select and link several movements accurately to form a sequence. C. Applying and performing: Students develop and apply practical skills, techniques, strategies and movement concepts through their participation in a variety of physical activities. D. Reflecting and improving performance: Students enhance their personal and social development, set goals, take responsible action and reflect on their performance and the performance of others. Students will be given an MYP grade out of 7 based on their scores across all 4 strands in the ePortfolio.