Required Courses
Students entering Grade 10 have a wide variety of courses to choose from. Our teachers work with each student to customize courses to suit their learning goals.
A note for registered homeschoolers: for students who are new to enrolling in courses, we recommend breaking up the typical program to be taken over the course of two years. Please connect with your teacher for suggestions based on your child's needs and interests.
Dogwood Diploma - Grade 10 Expectations
| Notes | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| English 10 (Choice 1) | Students are encouraged to take Composition 10. | 2 |
| English 10 (Choice 2) | 2 | |
| Science 10 | 4 | |
| Social Studies 10 | 4 | |
| Mathematics 10 (Choice) | 4 | |
| Physical and Health Education 10 | 4 | |
| Career-Life Education A | 2 | |
| Elective (Choice 1) | 2-4 | |
| Elective (Choice 2) | 2-4 |
English 11 Options
| Course Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Composition 11 | In this course, students create coherent, purposeful compositions. Students will be encouraged to develop their abilities through the processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising.The course builds students’ writing abilities by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of compositions. | 4 |
| Creative Writing 11 | Creative Writing 11 is designed for students who have an interest in creative expression through language. The course provides students opportunities to build their writing skills through the exploration of creative writing in a range of genres. Some activities for writing may include short stories, poetry, scripts and songs. | 4 |
| Spoken Language 11 | This area of study allows students to study English composition from the perspective of spoken compositions such songs, speeches, and oral storytelling. This area of choice will provide students with opportunities for performance and public speaking. | 4 |
| New Media 11 | New Media 11 allows students to study English composition from the perspective contemporary technologies. Areas of exploration may include blogging, writing for the web, writing for social media, gaming, and podcasting. This area of choice provides students with opportunities to think about the use of new media and its effects on individuals and society as a whole. | 4 |
| Literary Studies 11 | This course allows students to delve more deeply into literature as they explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works in a variety of media. Teachers will guide students in finding their focus and resources to support their learning. We offer prepared novel studies through resources like Progeny Press and Learning Language Arts Through Literature, and we are also able to customize literary explorations to the unique interests of each student. | 4 |
| EFP: Literary Studies + New Media 11 | In this course, students explore authentic First Peoples texts and contemporary issues through films. | 4 |
| EFP: Literary Studies + Spoken Language 11 | This course allows students to delve deeply into First Peoples oral texts, including storytelling practices and knowledge sharing protocol. | 4 |
| EFP: Literary Studies + Writing 11 | In this course, students will explore authentic First Peoples texts and develop their writing skills for use in advocacy and knowledge sharing. | 4 |
Mathematics 10 Options
| Course Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 | Students will learn the foundational skills for algebraic thinking, linear relations, trigonometry and polynomials. Pathways primarily uses Teaching Textbooks or Math U See, but other curricula options can be pursued. | 4 |
| Workplace Math 10 | Students will learn fundamental, workplace focused math skills including proportional reasoning, geometry, and data analysis. Pathways Academy typically offers this cousre using Math Works or Nelson textbooks, however other options are available. | 4 |
Arts Education 10 Options
| Area of Study | Course Name | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Arts | Media Arts 10 | In this course, students will explore art forms that include film, video, new media, and sound as a means of artistic expression. | 4 |
| Musical Theatre 10 | Students must be registered in a community-based musical theatre program or similar to earn credit towards this course. | 4 | |
| Dance | Dance Technique and Performance 10 | This course focuses on dance as a form of athletic conditioning and expression, suited to all levels and interests. Students are encouraged to develop dance technique, muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness levels. Students must be registered in a community-based or similar dance training program to earn credit towards this course, with performances not required. | 4 |
| Dance Foundations 10 | Introductory dance course for students new to dance or exploring a new style. Students must be registered in a community-based or similar dance training program to earn credit towards this course, with performances not required. | 4 | |
| Dance Company 10 | This dance course is for students with experience in dance who are learning refined, advanced techniques in a given dance style. Students must be registered in a community-based or similar dance training program to earn credit towards this course, with performances required. | 4 | |
| Dance Choreography 10 | Dancers will study elements of dance, composition, and storytelling and expression to explore and develop choreography. Students must be registered in a community-based or similar dance training program to earn credit towards this course, and are expected to teach choreography to a class of students or demonstrate their choreography in an alternative format. | 4 | |
| Drama | Drama 10 | Explore the world of the stage! Students of all experience levels explore the elements of drama including character development, theatrical styles, and strategies and techniques to make dramatic performances engaging. Students must be registered in a community-based or similar dramatic arts program to earn credit towards this course, with performances not required. | 4 |
| Theatre Company 10 | Curtain's up! Working with a team to create a standout performance is a lot of work. In this course, students will learn the elements of acting and staging a show, and learn about the benefits of performing for an audience. Students must be registered in a community-based or similar dramatic arts program to earn credit towards this course, with performances are required. | 4 | |
| Theatre Production 10 | The world of backstage production is busy, exciting, and has a lot more tape than one might realize. Students in this course learn about production design, theatre management, and important behind-the-scenes roles in a production. Students must be registered in a community-based or similar dramatic arts program, or working/volunteering in a backstage role, to earn credit towards this course. | 4 | |
| Music | Choral Music 10 | Concert Choir 10 - Large ensemble and individual study of choral music and vocal techniques. Chamber Choir 10 - Small ensemble and individual study of choral music and vocal techniques. Vocal Jazz 10 - Small ensemble, combo, and individual study of choral music and vocal techniques in jazz. Students must be registered in a community-based or similar choir to earn credit towards this course, with performances required. |
4 |
| Contemporary Music 10 | This course supports a student's individual study of music from contemporary, Indigenous, and emerging musical traditions. The course includes a varied repertoire of music for study and performance. Students must be registered in a community-based or similar dramatic arts program to earn credit towards this course, with performances not required. | 4 | |
| Instrumental Music 10 | Concert Band 10 - Emphasis on traditional concert band (woodwinds, brass, percussion) Orchestra 10 - Emphasis on traditional orchestra (strings, keyboard, woodwinds, brass, percussion) Jazz Band 10 - Emphasis on jass studies (brass, woodwinds, percussion) Guitar 10 - Focuses on individual and/or ensemble instrumental music study of the guitar Students must be registered in a community-based or similar band to earn credit towards this course, with performances required. |
4 | |
| Visual Arts | Art Studio 10 | Students move beyond basic techniques and media, and explore a broad spectrum of new materials, technologies, and processes in various ways. Students continue to develop skills in both 2D and 3D media, and learn about image development through sharing traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories. | 4 |
| Photography 10 | Photography 10 focuses on photographic materials, technologies, and processes in new (digital), traditional (darkroom) and/or alternative ways (cyanotypes). Using light and optics to capture images, students will learn about photographic processes as they relate to sharing traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories. | 4 | |
| Studio Arts 2D 10 | Studio Arts 2D 10 focuses on a broad spectrum of 2D materials, technologies, and processes in various ways. Students will learn about mark making processes as they relate to sharing traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories. | 4 | |
| Studio Arts 3D 10 | Students explore three dimensional mediums such as clay (e.g., ceramics), wood (e.g., carving), metal (e.g., manipulation), glass (e.g., fusing), found objects (e.g., assemblage), paper (e.g., papier mâché), fabric (e.g., soft sculpture) or other improvisational and miscellaneous materials. | 4 |
Arts Education 10 Options
| Area of Study | Course Name | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Education | Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10 | Interested in starting your own business? This course will support you from the ground up - coming up with your unique, viable business idea, evaluating if it is financially reasonable, and explore the process of successfully starting it up! Throughout the course students will reflect on, evaluate, and adjust their plan accordingly, recognizing that patience and perseverance are required as they plan their business. | 4 |
| Home Economics | Culinary Arts 10 | In this course, students explore the artistic side of food preparation. They will look at the different styles and presentation methods for food, and learn the secrets behind creating tasty, delicious meals that intrigue the palate. Safe handling, proper use of tools and equipment, ingredients, cooking methods, and presentation will be covered, and students are strongly encouraged to pursue their Foodsafe Level 1. | 4 |
| Families & Society 10 | In a wide-ranging examination of societal structures across different cultured, students will pursue their personal interests while learning how to create services that address social challenges such as poverty, resource distribution, recreation and other services that support familes. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals. Students taking this course will also explore the role of children in families and society. | 4 | |
| Textiles 10 | Particularly adroit with a knitting needle? Or perhaps a sewing machine is more to your taste? This course allows students to pursue their personal design interests using various construction techniques for producing or repairing textile items. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals. Student taking this course will explore the principles of design and traditional knowledge across different cultures and textile art forms. | 4 | |
| Information and Communication Technology | Computer Studies 10 | For students who are new to personal computer use, this course walks students through the basics of a wide range of topics related to computers and information technology. The course material is designed to appeal to a variety of students, from traditional learners who thrive on written text to audio-visual students who enjoy a multi-media format. This course assumes minimal computer-usage skills (e.g., basic keyboarding, mouse, and operating system navigation skills). | 4 |
| Media Design 10 | From animation to photo manipulation, this course encourages students to pursue their personal media design interests, selecting a media technology of interest. Student taking this course will consider how social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design choices. | 4 | |
| Web Development 10 | In this course, students will master a range of introductory web-development concepts. Throughout the course, they will use their skills to create fun, high-quality websites with professional features. Students will also have an opportunity to create their own unique projects throughout the course. They will get the opportunity to experience all phases of a project life cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, and testing. This course assumes no prior web-development experience. | 4 | |
| Technology Education | Drafting 10 (Limited Availability) | Using hand-drawn and CAD-based approaches, students learn how to design architecture, parts, and figures for application in 3D printing, construction, and machining. | 4 |
| Electronics and Robotics 10 (Limited Availability) | If you like programming with practical applications, electronics and robotics is for you! This student-driven course allows students to explore how to program devices to perform simple operations. | 4 | |
| Metalwork 10 | Students will learn the basics of working safely with metal projects. They will learn the various tools and techniques required to create projects out of metal. | 4 | |
| Power Technology 10 | Students will learn maintenance practices required to maintain power equipment in everyday situations. This course covers tools and safety ,construction, operation, lubrication, maintenance, troubleshooting, service, rebuilding, and repair. We offer several specialties in this course, including automotive technology and small engines. |
4 | |
| Technology Explorations 10 (Limited Availability) | Want to explore multiple areas of technology? Work with your teacher and mentors to create a fully custom course that reflects your areas of interest and skill development. | 4 | |
| Woodwork 10 | Students will develop a strong woodworking foundation and build a variety of new skills. | 4 |