Complementary Courses
SBS Complementary Course Descriptions
The purpose of complementary subjects at the junior high level is to provide an exploration of various interest areas.
GRADE 7 (TRIMESTER)
Materials 7
Materials 7 will offer students a chance to learn the skills needed for bead-based projects, leatherwork, and basketry. This course will offer students the opportunity to learn hand sewing, learn to work and design projects with leather, and learn the basics of basketry weaving with a variety of materials, including cloth, pine needles and grasses subject to the availability of those materials.
Visual Composition (Photography)
In CTF courses, students develop communication, collaboration, critical thinking, time management and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning experiences. Visual Communication deals with photography and design, incorporating both technical skill-building, and creating artistic compositions.
Sports Performance
Sports Performance is a blend of fitness, sports medicine, and nutrition. This exciting option is for students who are looking to enhance their fitness level, and learn more about how the body reacts to stretching and exercise. Students will be involved in a wide range of activities that might include classroom sessions on biology and kinestheology, fitness center sessions focused on cardiovascular and muscular endurance, or gym sessions applying concepts of movement to a wide range of sports. This option is suited to both athletes who want to improve their performance and any students interested in developing fitness and wellness.
GRADE 8 (TRIMESTER)
Game, Inquiry, Strategy, and Practice
Students will focus on wellness, collaboration and strategy in this option. Using a variety of cooperative and competitive games, students will utilize comprehension and analysis skills and foster discovery through inquiry, reflection, exploration and resourcefulness. Assessment will be on participation and the opportunity to inquire about creating a complete board game for fellow students to experience.
Computers
Students will complete projects that focus on developing a variety of fundamental computer skills. Students will create an internet safety video, learn how to calculate formulas and build graphs in Google Sheets and develop their programming skills.
Film Exploration
Students will be provided with an opportunity to explore their interest in film while developing visual literacy and critical thinking skills learned through visual media. Students will focus on responding to and reflecting on selected, age-appropriate visual media.
GRADE 9 (TRIMESTER)
Tourism
Students will investigate employment opportunities in the tourism industry and describe various motivating factors for travel. Students will create and evaluate an Alberta, Canada and/or international travel package, including itinerary, tour and attractions information, and traveller information. Assessment will be based on completion of the project as well as a self-evaluation of their skills and teacher input.
Forensic Science
Forensic Science includes the collection and analysis of evidence from crime scenes, the principles of fingerprinting, polygraphing, DNA analysis, and abnormal psychology. It may also include the analysis of real crime cases.
GRADE 7, 8 AND 9 (TRIMESTER)
Construction and Technology (CTF)
Construction and Technology is a CTF (Career and Technology Foundations)option that allows the student to gain experience in one of eight different modules from the following strands: Construction, Fabrication, and Communication.
Foods & Fashion
Foods & Fashions is a program designed to help students develop skills they can apply in daily living, make effective career choices, and prepare for entry into the workplace of further learning opportunities. The curriculum is organized into the Foods & Fashion strands and modules of study.
Art
Students will explore art through a variety of media and techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpting. Students will learn to apply skills in a way that develops their ability to create realistic pieces and to look at art as a form of personal expression.
Drama
Students will explore their creative side through a variety of different topics in Drama. Some topics covered will include speech, movement, theatre games, scene study, improvisation, technical theatre and film study.
Learning to Lead
Many facets of leadership impact students in junior high school, especially as they gain an increasing awareness of the immense impact of local and global leaders. The Learning to Lead courses series provides opportunities for students to better understand the concept of leadership in preparation for their future career and life roles.
GRADE 7, 8 AND 9 (Full Year)
Instrumental Music (Full year)
*Note: A fee of up to $75 is collected to cover the costs of instrument rental. If the student owns their own instrument; the fee may be waived.
Instrumental Music is designed for students to express themselves through music. Students will explore and develop their musical abilities through the traditional band setup. Students will get to choose which instrument they would like to explore through a selection process at the beginning of the year. Music students will have the opportunity to perform a few times a year in concerts and festivals and to also hone their abilities at Band Camp. Music will help your child become a well-rounded student in preparation for the future.