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the naming of our school in naming our school marion m graham the saskatoon board of education recognized miss graham s lifetime of devoted service to education in saskatoon and her significant contributions to her community and her country from 1903 to 1995 marion graham s family clan motto is ne oublie do not forget marion m graham s life serves as a reminder to us of what we must remember the importance of learning of service to one s community of dedication to the lives of others and of responsible citizenship this is our mission at marion m graham collegiate the following principles have been developed by marion graham students parents and staff to guide our day-to-day practice principles for creating school communities that foster respect responsibility excellence and joy 1 schools are for learning and teaching therefore we provide a learning environment characterized by purpose order self-discipline trust and reflection 2 education is a shared responsibility among students staff parents and community therefore we strive to meaningfully engage all participants in defining roles and expectations in making and implementing decisions and in providing support 3 education is a cooperative endeavor therefore we promote collaboration and cooperation and search for opportunities for all participants to contribute responsibly 4 education is founded on a belief in equity accessibility and justice therefore we work within a framework of rights and responsibilities and fair practice 5 education recognizes and appreciates the unique potential and worth of each individual as well as the relationship to other members of the school community therefore we treat one another with courtesy respect and dignity 6 education is dedicated to developing personal excellence and lifelong learning and to enhancing the quality of life therefore our vision is to create a dynamic school community characterized by caring service to others excellence joy and hope.[close]
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table of contents french immersion four year plan 4 english program four year plan 6 about marion m graham collegiate 8 class schedule 8 course offerings 8 course adaptations 8 unique program features 8 functional life skills 8 student cultural exchange 9 athletics 9 clubs and activities 10 fine arts/performance 10 blades 10 certificate program 10 online learning centre 11 grade 9 program delivery options 12 grade 9 course requirements 12 grade 9 elective courses 14 french immersion 16 english language arts 18 commerce and computer education 21 fine arts drama music graphic visual arts 23 mathematics 28 sciences 30 social sciences 32 second languages 34 physical education 34 home economics 35 technology 36 outdoor school program 37 career work education 38 academic support services 39 unique programs found in saskatoon public schools 40 university and post secondary contact numbers 43[close]
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electives electives to total 24 credits two of which must be either an arts education or a practical and applied arts note additional mathematics science or social science courses may be taken as electives courses numbered 11 21 and 31 are modified courses see course description your four year plan for meeting core curriculum requirements in at marion m graham collegiate note meeting minimum requirements does not necessarily satisfy entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions please consult with counsellors to confirm appropriate program choices grade 9 compulsory sciences humaines 9 mathématiques 9 sciences 9 francais a9 francais b9 english language b9 ethical living/career education 9 physical education 9 commerce computer applications 9 choose one of choral 9 band 9 art 9 dance 9 musical theatre 9 practical/applied arts survey 9 grade 10 compulsory histoire 10 milieux de travail et formation d aprentis 10 fondements des mathematiques et precalcul 10 sciences 10 francais 10 wellness 10 english language b10 or english language a10 french immersion grade 10 arts education band 10 choral 10 dance 10 musical theatre 10 visual art 10 practical applied arts accounting 10 career work exploration 10 clothing textiles fashion 10 construction carpentry 10 drafting comp-aided design 10 food studies 10 information processing 10 photo-graphics 10 other electives french 10 german 10 guitar 10 jazz studies 20 read to succeed 10 esl/eal 10a/10b grade 11 arts education band 20 choral 20 dance 20 musical theatre 20 visual arts 20 practical applied arts accounting 20 communication production technology 20 computer science 20 construction carpentry 20 digital photography 20 drafting comp-aided design 20 graphic arts 20 information processing 20 unspecified electives 1 2 3 total of 12 credits grade 10 11 12 must be in french to receive bilingual status on saskatchewan ministry of education transcript 4[close]
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your four year plan for meeting core curriculum requirements in at marion m graham collegiate note meeting minimum requirements does not necessarily satisfy entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions please consult with counsellors to confirm appropriate program choices grade 11 compulsory francais 20 francais intégré a20 histoire 20 mathématiques a30 english language 20 at least one of biology 20 chemistry 20 physics 20 science 21 computer science 20 computer science 30 at least two arts education or practical applied arts electives at the 10 20 or 30 level grade 12 compulsory francais 30 francais intégré b20 sciences sociales 30 english language a30 or english language b30 grade 11 continued french immersion other electives creative writing 20 french 20 german 20 guitar 20 media studies 20 special physical education 20 active living fitness leadership 20 read to succeed 20 journalism/communications 20 grade 12 arts education band 30 choral 30 dance 30 musical theatre 30 visual arts 30 practical applied arts accounting 30 career work exploration 30a/30b clothing textiles fashion 30 computer science 30 construction carpentry 30 digital photography 30 drafting comp-aided design 30 sports marketing 30 food studies 30 graphic arts 30 information processing 30 interior design 30 life transitions 30 other electives biology 30 calculus 30 chemistry 30 creative writing 30 economics 30 french 30 german 30 guitar 30 jazz studies 30 law 30 native studies 30 mathematics a30 b30 or c30 special physical education 30 active living fitness leadership 30 physics 30 psychology 30 world religions 30 non credit classes resource room drivers education unspecified electives 1 2 3 4 unspecified electives 1 2 3 4 5 6 total of compulsory and elective courses in grades 10 through 12 must be greater than or equal to 24 5[close]
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electives electives to total 24 credits two of which must be either an arts education or a practical and applied arts note additional mathematics science or social science courses may be taken as electives courses numbered 11 21 and 31 are modified courses see course description your four year plan for meeting core curriculum requirements in the at marion m graham collegiate note meeting minimum requirements does not necessarily satisfy entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions please consult with counsellors to confirm appropriate program choices grade 9 compulsory social studies 9 science 9 english language arts a9 english language arts b9 ethical living/career education 9 physical education 9 choose one of mathematics/commerce computer applications 9h 2 semesters math essentials 2 semesters options choose at least two of choral 9 band 9 art 9 dance 9 musical theatre 9 practical/applied arts survey 9 grade 10 compulsory english language arts a10/11 english language arts b10/11 science 10 or 11 wellness 10 choose workplace and apprenticeshp math 10 and foundations of math and pre-calculus 10 or math 11 and math 21 one of social studies 10/11 history 10/11 native studies 10 english program grade 10 arts education band 10 choral 10 dance 10 musical theatre 10 visual art 10 practical applied arts accounting 10 career work exploration 10 clothing textiles fashion 10 construction carpentry 10 drafting comp-aided design 10 food studies 10 information processing 10 photo-graphics 10 other electives french 10 german 10 guitar 10 jazz studies 20 read to succeed 10 esl/eal 10a/10b grade 11 arts education band 20 choral 20 dance 20 musical theatre 20 visual arts 20 practical applied arts accounting 20 communication production technology 20 computer science 20 construction carpentry 20 digital photography 20 drafting comp-aided design 20 graphic arts 20 information processing 20 6[close]
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your four year plan for meeting core curriculum requirements in the at marion m graham collegiate note meeting minimum requirements does not necessarily satisfy entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions please consult with counsellors to confirm appropriate program choices grade 11 compulsory english language arts 20 mathematics 20/21 choose at least one social science which can be done in grade 11 or 12 economics 30 history 20 law 30 psychology 30 grade 12 compulsory english language arts a30 english language arts b30 choose one of history 30/31 native studies 30 grade 11 continued english program other electives creative writing 20 french 20 german 20 guitar 20 media studies 20 special physical education 20 active living fitness leadership 20 read to succeed 20 journalism 20 grade 12 arts education band 30 choral 30 dance 30 musical theatre 30 visual arts 30 practical applied arts accounting 30 career work exploration 30a/30b clothing textiles fashion 30 computer science 30 construction carpentry 30 digital photography 30 drafting comp-aided design 30 sports marketing 30 food studies 30 graphic arts 30 information processing 30 interior design 30 life transitions 30 other electives biology 30 calculus 30 chemistry 30 creative writing 30 economics 30 french 30 german 30 guitar 30 jazz studies 30 law 30 native studies 30 mathematics a30 b30 or c30 special physical education 30 active living fitness leadership 30 physics 30 psychology 30 world religions 30 non credit classes resource room drivers education a total of 5 30 level courses are required choose at least one of biology 20 chemistry 20 physics 20 science 21 computer science 20 computer science 30 at least two arts education or practical applied arts electives at the 10 20 or 30 level unspecified electives 1 2 3 4 5 6 unspecified electives 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 total of compulsory and elective courses in grades 10 through 12 must be greater than or equal to 24 7[close]
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about marion m graham collegiate marion graham is a school whose students have achieved a reputation for excellence in academics arts athletics and adventure education we have become the a team in each of the 25 years since the school opened mmgci students have risen to the challenge of contributing to this reputation of excellence scholarships displays of outstanding visual and performing arts strong athletic teams and cutting-edge outdoor education have become the hallmark of marion m graham collegiate alumni can look back on their years at marion m graham as being the foundation for their involvement in and service to their community they can also look back at a myriad of opportunities to learn and practise leadership and teamwork skills in addition to making life long friendships want a challenge want to have fun we are looking forward to having you join the a team course adaptations the use of the adaptive dimension in all curricula enables teachers at marion graham to help meet the various learning needs of students teachers may enrich or modify curriculum instruction evaluation and the learning environment to offer challenging yet appropriate program delivery creating enrichment and modification to subjects in a non-stream format allows students to experience and appreciate the contribution of all student perspectives the adaptive dimension in a nonstream format acknowledges students learn in different ways while creating an inclusive environment unique program features the functional living skills program at marion m graham collegiate promotes an integrated environment for students with special needs to learn and grow in a supportive school setting the goal of the program is to assist each student to develop to his/her greatest degree of independence and to prepare them for all areas of adult life this inclusive setting provides an opportunity for the entire student body to learn and practise citizenship attributes like tolerance acceptance and respect saskatoon public school offers a japanese exchange program marion m graham collegiate is twinned with taqa high school in hitachi japan every second year japanese students from hitachi visit marion graham for course offerings this book describes the wide variety of courses offered to students at mmgci students and parents/guardians should become familiar with saskatchewan ministry of education requirements when selecting their program of classes each year a balance of compulsory courses and electives allow students to meet requirements for grade 12 standing as well as to investigate a wide variety of interests 8[close]
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one week and attend with their home-stay partners as well as participating in many excursions while in saskatoon grade 11 and 12 students from our saskatoon public school will in turn visit hitachi every second year for more information about the japanese exchange programs please contact mrs verone charington/coordinator at 683-7765 marion graham also offers opportunities for a french exchange to tours france a saskatoon/quebec exchange and a three month long german exchange marion m graham is proud to be the home of a unique outdoor school program for grade 11 students this program is based on immersion experiences in the outdoors and will appeal to students who have interests and values based in adventure and the environment most of the activities are physically and emotionally demanding and students must be prepared for the challenge of an academically rigorous curriculum including biology geography wildlife management physical education and english language arts 20 students utilize local and regional locations such as the university meewasin park nisbet forest and provincial and national parks on a regular basis in addition students travel to different ecosystems of saskatchewan and complete week long extended canoeing cycling backpacking skiing winter camping and survival expeditions athletics inter-collegiate teams marion graham participates in league play city playoffs and provincial competitions in all inter-collegiate sports a combination of frosh junior and senior teams compete in the following sports badminton track field football cheer team wrestling soccer curling basketball volleyball golf cross-country pom squad intramurals nothing to do at lunch hour want to improve your physical fitness meet new friends and become part of the spirit of marion m graham then come and participate in the intramural program no degree of skill is necessary following is a list of typical activities aerobics ultimate frisbee team handball floor hockey volleyball weight training soccer badminton basketball dodgeball tennis cricket clubs and activities students are given many opportunities to work with other students and teachers outside the classroom students are encouraged to get involved in the following clubs debating club math contests inter-school christian fellowship peer tutoring katepwewisipiy outdoor club photography club light sound and video club 9[close]
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yearbook yearbook photography human rights club interact club change it gsa club fine arts performance musical chamber choir coffee house variety night jazz band vocal jazz elements gallery shows marion graham collegiate will be offering a certificate program the purpose of the certificate program is to recognize a graduate s area of strength within the elective program and allow future employers and postsecondary institutions a deeper insight about our graduates we will be offering three certificate programs 1 arts education certificate six credit units grade 10-12 possible credits include band guitar choral jazz dance musical theatre graphic arts visual arts 2 athletics certificate three credit units and participation on teams required credits include special physical education 20 special physical education 30 wellness 10 active living 20 participation on a school or community team for each of their grade 10 11 12 years 3 applied arts certificate six credit units grade 10-12 possible credits include accounting food studies career work exploration information processing clothing textiles fashion interior design construction carpentry photo-graphics graphic arts digital photography drafting at marion graham we are proud to include in our midst students who have been chosen to play with the saskatoon blades these student/hockey players leave their home schools and attend classes at mmgci during the six-month hockey season the presence of the blades adds one more interesting element to our school s multifaceted personality blades at marion m graham collegiate institute we are proud of our fine academic program we offer saskatchewan ministry of education core curriculum as part of a broad liberal education in addition to the core curriculum we are proud to offer a wide variety of elective classes some students have more confidence with specific elective areas such as arts education applied arts and athletics 10 certificate program[close]
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students will be responsible for applying to a certificate program by indicating so on their course selection registration form please note grade 12 students who are applying for a certificate program need to contact student services in second semester of their graduating year if you are interested in this type of learning and want to find out more log on to http olc.spsd sk.ca please note there is no www in the address for more information call 683-8313 online courses planned for 2010 2011 include accounting 10 history 30 accounting 20 journalism 20 accounting 30 law 30 biology 30 math 10 chemistry 30 math 20 comp sci 20 math a30 comp sci 30 math b30 ela10 math c30 elb10 physics 30 ela 20 ela30 elb30 creative writing 20 creative writing 30 geography 30 native studies 30 online learning centre saskatoon public school s online learning centre offers highly interactive courses via computer the centre offers courses in a variety of subject areas specific courses offered will vary from year to year depending on student interest and teacher availability the content of each course follows provincially authorized curriculum our online course content covers topics presented in face-to-face instruction except it is presented within a virtual mode made available by the internet are you the type of learner that would do well in an online environment to discover your potential as an online learner take the online self-evaluation quiz at http www.ion.uillinois edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy selfeval.asp to determine if you have online learning qualities read the profile of the successful online student at http www.ion.uillinois.edu resources/tutorials/pedagogy studentprofile.asp there may be other courses that become available online for 2010 2011 so please check our website http olc.spsd.sk.ca for updated information please note if you are considering an online course you must consult a counsellor 11[close]
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grade 9 program delivery options students have a choice of the following two options english program 10 courses in one year 5 classes of one hour each day leads into regular grade 10 french immersion program 5 compulsory courses taught in french language language literature science math and social studies english ethical living phys ed and 2 electives are taken in english program available in grades 9 through 12 grade nine course requirements compulsory grade nine courses french immersion program has different requirements english language a9 english language b9 ethical living/career education 9 mathematics 9 1.5 classes physical education 9 science 9 social studies 9 compulsory area students must choose a fine arts elective in grade nine band 9 choral 9 musical theatre 9 or art 9 in addition they must choose an elective from the practical and applied arts area commerce and computer applications 9 or practical and applied arts survey 9 english language arts a9 english language arts b9 ela09/elb09 these courses reflect a balance among the various language strands of speaking listening reading and writing as well as viewing and representing the language-based courses are organized using a thematic framework in keeping with the students transition to the secondary school the themes of change or awareness will be explored at the beginning of the course subsequent themes chosen according to student interest will be selected from a variety of possible offerings including is it fair a9 and the shakespearean theme of love and loyalty b9 french immersion students are advised to take english 9b because of the shakespeare component a typical grade 9 timetable period 2 p2 period 3 p3 period 4 p4 period 6 p6 period 7 p7 8:35 9:35 9:40 10:45 11:00 12:00 1:10 2:10 2:15 3:15 semester one p2 practical applied arts survey 9 p3 english language arts a9 p4 social studies 9 p6 math 9x p7 phys ed band 9 p2 p3 p4 p6 p7 semester two english language arts b9 science 9 math 9z/ethical living 9 art 9 phys ed band 9 optional courses 12[close]
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ethical living/career education 9 eth09 this compulsory class focuses on personal and career development physical mental character and social development of adolescents are important components of the course the first part of the course is designed to assist students in making personal commitments to responsible and ethical decisions assist students in accepting their responsibility for a healthy positive and productive lifestyle and to strengthen students abilities to meet their health-enhancing goals and action plans the career development section of the course is designed to investigate personal growth necessary for future careers to connect their learning with the community and to develop life and work plans based on the students preferred future mathematics 9 mth09-x mth09-z mathematics 9 is divided into three parts each part takes a half semester to complete topics in part one include number sense integers rational numbers and percent topics in part two include equations problem solving data management and probability topics in part three include polynomials scientific notation factoring geometry and measurement essential math 9 mte09 this first semester course is intended for students who experience difficulty in mathematics students meet everyday for a period in semester 1 to review concepts from earlier grades and to cover the first third of the regular math 9 course the focus is on mastery of operations with integers and fractions students who take math 9 essentials take the regular math 9 course during second semester which covers the last two thirds of the math 9 curriculum a modified math class will be available for students in semester 2 this will be based on teacher referral following the final assessment in mte09 physical education 9 pem09/pef09 grade 9 physical education is a non-semestered class that will focus on the sports and activities offered by sports teams and intramurals at mgci a great emphasis will be placed on improving personal fitness to help students improve fitness they will be required to take part in activities both in and outside of class time grade 9 physical education will be evaluated using a pass/fail system science 9 sci09 this course will introduce the students to concepts about saskatchewan s environment basic chemistry graphical analysis density the kinetic molecular theory electricity and the risks and limits associated with human lifestyles in addition one of the optional units on atmosphere weather and climate or the diversity of life may be studied social studies 9 soc09 the grade 9 course is a program that studies the relationship between the past and present the course is presented in a way that accommodates different learning styles it covers history from the beginning of mankind prehistory to the present day students will consider how world views are shaped and how they are expressed living in particular times and places through traditional assignments lecture research and non-traditional class trips guest speakers current events teaching strategies the students will develop the skills needed to adapt to and understand the world around them 13[close]
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