Elective Courses
We have a wide variety of complementary courses that students can choose from. Each student is enrolled in two complementary courses. Students in French Immersion are automatically enrolled in French Language Arts and they are given priority placement for a single complementary course. Students have the opportunity to select new complementary courses for our Winter and Spring terms.
The complementary course selection process allows each student to rank the available courses. Pay careful attention to all of your choices because you may not be enrolled in your top selections. Student placement is based on a random order which changes for each term, increasing your chances of enrolling in the most popular courses. At the end of your selections, you will be given the option to exclude up to two courses that you do not want to be enrolled in next year.
| Arts | Languages and Academic Support |
| Music Guitar Drama Art |
French Language Arts French as a Second Language Math Support |
| Careers | Athletics |
| Foods Introduction to Industrial Arts Woodworking Metalworking Sewing Cosmetology Environmental Science/Agriculture School Leadership Recreational Leadership School Partnerships |
Sport Performance (Volleyball) Sport Performance (Basketball) Sport Performance (Badminton) Sport Performance (Ice Sports) Sport Performance (Recreational) |
Fees
While our school does not charge any general fees, most complementary courses require a small fee. Complementary course fees are payable in the first month of each new term.
Assessment
All elective courses at ELJHS are graded according to a letter scale:
“E” (Excellent) consistently applies required skills and concepts independently.
“P” (Proficient) frequently applies required skills and concepts independently.
“S” (Satisfactory) applies required skills and concepts with assistance.
“L” (Limited) inconsistently applies required skills and concepts.
CAREER FOUNDATIONS
Digital Arts and Design
This course is designed to give students an introduction into the world of digital art. Students will learn to create using digital art and video editing tools. This is a project based course and skills are developed through various digital art projects. There is no fee for this course.
Cosmetology
Students will study different areas of personal hygiene including hair, nails and skin care. Activities will include the study of face shapes, hair types, and esthetics, along with basic hair skills using hot tools. Students will get an opportunity to make their own skin care products and discuss how to use them everyday and will practice manicures including nail polish application and nail art. Students will explore different career opportunities such as hairdressing, providing cosmetic services, product creation, sales, and entrepreneurial endeavours. A $30.00 fee covers a walking field trip and a portion of project supplies for each student.
Fashion Studies
Students will learn about safety in a sewing lab, specifically, using machines, scissors, and other sewing tools along with factors of working in a noisy environment. Students will learn various types of hand-stitching and machine stitching. Products may include a wheat bag or a pencil case and a pair of pajama shorts or a medium sized kit bag. Students will explore various career options and potentially visit a sewing centre. A $30.00 fee covers a portion of project supplies.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science incorporates Ecology, Biology, Plant Science, and Agriculture Science, and encompasses a large emphasis on world sustainability. Students will gain knowledge and hands-on experience working with the indoor tower gardens and outdoor garden beds. Topics to be covered will include plant health, food production, local greenhouses, as well as technologies and careers in agriculture. Spread your roots and watch your learning come alive! There is no fee for this course.
Foods
This program is designed to help prepare students for independent living and for possible future career opportunities by teaching them the fundamental basics in the planning, preparation, evaluating, and service of food. Students learn both through theory and hands-on lab experience, safe and sanitary food handling procedures, equipment care, comprehension of recipes, nutrition, and good work ethic. A $30.00 fee covers a portion of grocery expenses for each student.
Four Project Crafts
Students will spend the first three classes in the classroom learning about hand tools and safety in the lab. In the following 11 weeks of the course students will work with wood, acrylic plastic, leather, and clay. A $30.00 fee covers a portion of project supplies for each student.
Introductory Industrial Education
Students will spend the first five classes in the classroom learning about hand tools and safety in the lab. In the following 10 weeks of the course students work with wood to build a CO2 car and wood project that they pick, plus an earths project. A $30.00 fee covers a portion of project supplies for each student.
Leadership
The purpose of this course is to help prepare students to assume increasingly responsible leadership roles in their personal and academic lives. We will focus on leadership development through effective communication for audience and purpose, team building, organization of school events, and volunteerism in our community. Students will successfully plan, organize and implement programs and activities. There is no fee for this course.
Metalworking
Students will learn to use hand tools in the metals lab. Students will complete four selected projects from four different metalworking areas. Background questions and a final exam are part of this course. Previous Industrial Arts experience would be helpful, but not necessary. A $30.00 fee covers a portion of project supplies for each student.
Recreational Leadership
In this course, students will learn about sports injuries, public speaking, and the different aspects of leadership. Students will be in charge of planning and implementing our intramural program and our school-wide pep rallies. Students will also have the chance to lead various tutorials throughout the term. This is your chance to become an athletic leader for your school and for your house!
Recreational Sport
Students will engage in a variety of activities with the intention of developing skills and an appreciation for a healthy, active lifestyle through sport. Students will gain experience with many aspects of various sports including: coaching, officiating, athlete nutrition, physiology, and sport specific player skill development. There is no fee for this course.
- TERM 1: Outdoor Recreational Sports
- TERM 2: Ice Sports
- TERM 3: Baseball and Outdoor Recreational Sports
Robotics
This course explores the programming and building of Lego robots. Students will examine simple programming, mechanics and engineering. Students will use Lego Mindstorm EV3 robots and software to create robots capable of completing multiple tasks.
School Partnerships
School Partnerships is a work experience program where students are challenged with the task of working in a school setting and balancing the work expectations of a cooperating teacher along with the demands of the students in the classroom. Students will be performing daily tasks at the discretion of their teacher and as they successfully complete each task the teacher will provide feedback and present more challenges to the student. There is no fee for this course.
Sport Performance
The focus of this course is to build student skills related to volleyball. Students will engage in a variety of activities with the intention of developing skills and appreciation of a healthy, active lifestyle through sport. Students will gain experience with many aspects of the sport including: Coaching, Officiating, Athlete Nutrition, Physio, and Sport specific player skill development. Students wishing to participate on the competitive school teams are encouraged to be a part of this course. There is no fee for this course.
- TERM 1: Volleyball
- TERM 2: Basketball
- TERM 3: Badminton and Track & Field
Woodworking
Students will complete two or three projects that could be used in your home. Basic hand tools and some power tools will be used, and safety will be covered and ongoing. Previous Industrial Arts experience is helpful, but not necessary. A $30.00 fee covers a portion of project supplies for each student.
ACADEMIC Electives
These two courses are only available to specific students identified by their teachers. Students in French Immersion are automatically enrolled in French Language Arts. Students enrolled in FLA and Math Support are given priority placement for their other single complementary course.
French Language Arts
This is a mandatory core course for all French Immersion students and requires French Language Arts in grades 1-6 as a prerequisite. Students in French Immersion are given priority placement for their other complementary course. There is no fee for this course.
Math Support
Students work with a teacher mentor who coaches them as they apply their strategies to their daily academic life. Students will have access to regular math interventions. Students’ placement in this course is based on teacher referral or student/parent request. Students who select this as their first choice will have priority placement for their other complementary course. There is no fee for this course.
FINE ARTS Electives
Art
The art program is designed to give students the opportunity to learn how to use different media and techniques (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) to communicate their ideas and thoughts in an artistic way. A $15.00 fee covers a portion of project supplies for each student.
Drama
Students will develop an appreciation for drama and theatre, through a variety of art forms. Students will explore and develop communication skills, while participating and reflecting on dramatic experience. Students will work in the five major areas of drama; movement, speech, improvisation, theatre studies and technical theatre. A $6.00 fee covers script costs for students.
Guitar
This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination for beginning guitarists with no previous experience, but players with any experience are welcome. Reading skills will be taught using tablature, chord symbols and diagrams, chord techniques including both open and barre chord styles, fingerpicking and strumming techniques, and the exploration of various musical styles from classical to rock. Guitars will be provided by the school. There is no fee for this course.
Instrumental Music
This course introduces the students to the world of instrumental music. Students will learn to play their instruments, read musical notation and develop their aural skills. Students will learn some familiar pop songs, and a few classical pieces. We will have fun in this class while learning a new skill. Students are responsible for the care and cleaning of their instrument. A $5.00 fee covers a portion of instrument supplies for students.