Junior High Options & Complementary Courses

Complementary Courses

All Junior High Students will be registered in one complementary each term. The following fees will be assessed to students for these courses. These course fees cover supplies that are consumed during the course – prompt payment is greatly appreciated!

• Woodworking: $40.00
• Home Economics: $30.00
• Arts: $15.00

Grade 7 students will be rotated on a quarterly term basis for these complementary courses.

• Woodworking: $20.00
• Home Economics: $15.00
• Arts: $8.00

Optional Courses

Students can choose ONE option course per term.

Please note that Optional Courses that include a fee MUST be paid before the first class. Students who have an outstanding balance will not be permitted to participate in the class.

	Option Name	Description
	Off-Campus Recreation	Students will participate in a variety of activities off-campus. Activities may include, bowling, swimming, indoor rock climbing, fencing, archery, laser tag, or river valley excursions. This option has a fee of $200.
	3D Designs	In this class, you will be given a variety of materials to plan, design, develop, and create projects. This hands-on course will allow you the opportunity to construct your best Earthquake resistant tower, gliders that can do every trick in the trade, sculptures that defy gravity, Rube Goldberg Machines, and other student-driven ideas. This option has a fee of $10.
	Sculpting / Drawing	This class will give students the opportunity to create 3D art pieces! Students will learn more about sculpture by using many different mediums and techniques. These will include clay, wire, paper, and more! Also, discover new avenues of creativity through drawing. Both organic and man-made objects will be analyzed and depicted using various tools and techniques – charcoal, pointillism, contour, value and cross-hatching among others – to challenge and enhance your artistic capabilities. This option has a $15 fee
	Cosmetology	Students will learn skin care, hairstyling, nail care, make-up and more. Students will explore these techniques largely through hands-on activities. Students will be trying new skills on themselves and other students in the class.
	Photography	Students will be introduced to the basics of photography, including camera functions and photo composition. Students will learn what it takes to create a good photograph and how to improve photographs of animals, people, and vacations.
	Film Studies	Students will critique movies of all types and genres. In addition to watching movies, students are expected to complete questions and projects pertaining to the films, as well as review professional movie reviews, and discuss key elements of the film.
	Drama	Students will play a variety of theatrical games. Students will express themselves through verbal and/or non-verbal language. Developing characters and scenes will be a focus as well.
	Cards/Dice/Board Games/ Puzzles	Students will learn a variety of card and dice games including Crazy Eights, Tenzi, 10000, Speed, Spoons, Crib, Swipe, Pass the Ace, Golf, Garbage, and more. Students will learn the basics about a deck of cards and become familiar with the concept of ‘trump’ (taking ‘tricks’ and ‘following suit’). Specialty card games such as SkipBo, Phase 10, Uno, and Dutch Blitz, Spot it! Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza will be included. Board games include Pictionary, Sorry! Sequence, and Splendor. Students may be given the opportunity to teach the class a new game as well as play simpler games with the kindergartens!
	Iron Chef	This course is designed for someone that has taken Foods previously and can navigate the kitchen safely. Each week the students will prepare and present a completed dish which aligns with the ingredient of the week. They will have to prepare the dish with a time limit and will compete with the other kitchens for the title of Iron Chef! This option has a $20 fee
	Simple Snacks and Appetizers	The art of preparing snacks should be recognized as a significant factor in foods and food preparation. Snacks can greatly influence one’s energy level, caloric intake and nutrient requirements. The ability to use recipes, the safe and efficient food preparation techniques and the nutritious choice of appropriate snack recipes requires skills which you will perfect in this module.This option has a $20 fee
	Outdoor Education	The goal of Outdoor Education is to provide students with opportunities to learn about and experience activities related to the outdoors. Classes will consist of some in-class instruction as well as a large degree of “learning by experiencing”. Our emphasis will be on activities like cycling, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, and camping preparations, as well as nurturing a respect for the environment and community in which we do these things. This option has a fee of $40.
	Crafts and scrapbooking	Students in this course will be given the opportunity and freedom to choose their own themes to match their own style! Projects could include making greeting cards, painting stools, decorating mirrors and mason jars, creating string art, along with many other wooden crafts. Students will be asked to bring in some old items to restore. This course has a $15 fee
	Sports Meds	Sports Meds introduces students to the field of Sports Medicine and other allied health professions. Basic anatomy (bone and muscle) provides the framework of study. Other content areas include injury prevention, protective taping and wrapping techniques, stretching methods, and overall wellness.
	Trivia/Game Shows	In this option students will put their trivia skills to the test in a variety of solo and team based trivia competitions. Students will also be able to participate in modified classroom game shows based off of shows you may see on tv.
	LRC Fitness	Have an interest in learning about fitness and achieving fitness goals? Have you always wanted to start your fitness journey but haven’t had the time or don’t know where to start? In this option students will get a chance to use the Fitness Centre at the LRC and tryout a wide range of machines, equipment and other fitness resources that will help contribute to an active lifestyle.