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Cover Art:Scanned Image of original artwork in the school by Weiming Zhao
TABLE OF CONTENTSAdvanced Placement Program .7Alternative Credit Options .5Applied Commerce Education (Business Technology) .8Career Development .11Computer Technology .10Course Selection, Changes & Codes .1English Language Arts .11Fine & Performing Arts .13French Immersion .30General Information .1Grade 12 Enrichment Programming .7Graduation Requirements .3Languages .19Life Skills .34Mathematics .21Physical Education .23Scholarships .4Sciences .25Social Sciences .271020 Brandon AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 1K6Phone: 204-729-3180 Fax: 204-726-5813www.bsd.ca/schools/neelin
GENERAL INFORMATIONCOURSE CHANGESWhen selecting courses at the time of registration, students aremaking their choice for the entire school year. Students and theirparents or guardians are urged to consider the following points ifthey wish to make a change to courses.COURSE SELECTIONRegistration occurs in late winter for the subsequent school year.Courses for both semesters are selected at the time of registration.1. In the event that a change is requested, some opportunityto adjust timetable may exist; however, any changes aresubject to space availability.2. Course changes for each semester should be made as soonas the need is recognized. Changes must be completedbefore the end of the first week of classes in a givensemester.3. Students who need to repeat a course from first semesterwill be accommodated only where space permits.4. The parent, teacher and academic counsellor must approvecourse changes. Course change forms are available from theacademic counsellor.The school timetable is designed to provide compulsory courses ineach semester. Students are strongly urged to select a balancedcourse load. Please note some courses may only be offered in onesemester due to enrolment numbers.When selecting a program of students for the coming school year,students and parents are urged to consider the following:1. Students should select courses that are best suited to theirparticular abilities, interests and aptitudes taking intoconsideration future career or education plans. Be honestand realistic when making choices.2. Students should select courses that will be reasonablychallenging and can be completed successfully. Coursesshould not be selected simply because friends have selectedthem.3. Students are encouraged to consult teachers, the academiccounsellor, and/or school administration when selectingcourses. The opinions and advice of the professional staff arereadily available and my make decisions easier.4. Students should consult the entrance requirements of theuniversities, colleges and other post-secondary institutionsthat they may plan to attend.1
COURSE CODESG General: General educations experience for all studentsAll courses in the course description for Grade 9 through Grade 12are numbered using three characters, as specified by ManitobaEducation Citizenship and Youth.S Specialized: Learning experiences focused on specific skills andcontentE English as an Additional Language: Curriculum is adapted forstudents whose first language is not English as they make a transitioninto the English program.First Character:Indicated the course level:M Modified: Curriculum that has been modified to take into accountthe capabilities of students with exceptionalities1 - Grade 92 - Grade 103 - Grade 114 - Grade 12I Individualized: Educational experiences intended for students withsignificant exceptionalities.Second Character:0 Developed or approved by Manitoba Education Citizenship andYouth for 1 credit1 Developed by school or division (include Student Initiated Projects(SIP) and School Initiated Courses (SIC)2 Developed elsewhere, such as university, out-of-province our outof-country5 Developed or approved by Manitoba Education Citizen and Youthfor 0.5 creditThird Character:F Foundation: compulsory courses for all students which may furtherstudies beyond the senior years (e.g. apprenticeship, college anduniversity)2
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSFRENCH LANGUAGE PROGRAM COMPULSORY CREDITSManitoba Education Citizenship and Youth require that studentsmeet minimum criteria to be eligible for graduation. Students mustcomplete a minimum of 30 credits during their Senior Years.Students must complete all of the compulsory credits. A minimum ofone Grade 11 and two Grade 12 credits must be earned from theavailable optional courses.ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM COMPULSORY CREDITSGrade9Grade10Grade11Grade12English Language 10Grade11Grade12English Language s10F20S30S40SSciences de la nature10F20FSciences humaines10FGéographie du CanadaScience10FSocial Studies10F20FHistoire du Canada30FHistoryPhysical EducationÉducation physique20FGeography10F20F20F30F30F10F20F30F40FA maximum of 11 School Initiated Courses (SIC’s) and 3 StudentsInitiated Projects (SIP’s) can be included in the 30 credits used to meetthe requirements for graduation.40F3
OPTIONAL DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATESPerforming and Visual Arts Certificate – Major:In addition to the Manitoba High School Diploma, École secondaireNeelin High School students may be eligible for the following:Students that meet requirement s for the PVA Certificate, including aminimum of five credits in one of the four categories, will receive aPVA Certificate with a major in one the following areas: Art, Dance,Drama or Music.French Immersion Diploma:French Immersion students must complete a minimum of 14 creditsin courses taught in French including Français at all grade levels. Ofthese 14 credits, four must be from the Grade 9 level, four fromGrade 10, three from Grade 11 and three from Grade 12.SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDSFrench Certificate:Students who complete 7-13 French Immersion credits or studentswho complete French 40S will receive a Certificate of Merit.An awards committee determines School and Community basedscholarships, awards and certificates each year. Graduating studentscomplete information forms in April of their graduating yearindicating their involvement in activities in school and in thecommunity.Applied Commerce Education: Technology Education DiplomaStudents who complete a minimum of eight credits in specificbusiness and marketing courses will receive a Manitoba TechnologyEducation Diploma. 2 Grade 11 and 2 Grade 12 courses must beincluded in the 8 required courses.Students are encouraged to view:www.scholarshipscanada.com andwww.studentawards.comPlease see website for more information.Performing and Visual Arts Certificate:Awarded to students who have accumulated nine credits in acombination of any of our Fine Arts courses in the categories of Art,Dance, Drama and Music. A minimum of two credits must beobtained in three categories and at least one credit in the remainingcategory. Three of the nine credits must be at the Grade 11 and/orGrade 12 level. (Musical Theatre 10S-40S could be a Drams, Dance,or Music Credit.)4
ALTERNATIVE CREDIT OPTIONSCOMMUNITY SERVICE CREDIT 41G (CSC41G)STUDENT-INITIATED PROJECTSStudents who volunteer at a non-profit community organization mayearn up to one credit upon completion of 110 hours of service. Onlyone credit may be earned during the high school years. Agencies mustbe registered with Brandon School Division and students must getapproval from the Academic Counsellor before beginning theirplacement.Students may include up to three credits for projects they initiate andhave approved by the school administration. Interested studentsshould make arrangements through the Academic Counsellor.CHALLENGE FOR CREDITIn exceptional circumstances, a student may challenge for a credit ina course in which they have already acquired the knowledge, skillsand outcomes. See the Academic Counsellor for more information.POST-SECONDARY DUAL CREDITSStudents can earn up to five dual credits toward high schoolgraduation while earning credits for the same courses at the collegeor university level. See the Academic Counsellor for moreinformation.CADET CREDITSOne credit can be recognized for the Cadet Basic Training Programand a second credit recognized for the Cadet Advanced TrainingProgram. Please note that these two credits are recognized only asadditional credits beyond the minimum 30 credits required forgraduation.SPECIAL LANGUAGE CREDIT OPTIONStudents may be eligible for up to four credits for proficiency oflanguages other than English or French. This includes American SignLanguage. See the Academic Counsellor for more information.CREDIT FOR EMPLOYMENT (CFE)Students may earn one grade 11 credit and one grade 12 credit forworking. Each credit requires 110 hours of paid work and studentsmust have completed or be registered in a Career Developmentcourses. See the Academic Counsellor for more information.PRIVATE MUSIC OPTIONA student may earn up to four credits provided the minimumstanding for each level has been attained through the ConservatoryCanada program or Royal Conservatory of Music. Please note thatthese two credits are recognized only as additional credits beyondthe minimum 30 credits required for graduation.5
HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMTransportationAgricultural Equipment TechnicianAircraft MaintenanceAutomotive PainterAutomotive ServiceDiesel Engine MechanicGas Turbine TechnicianHeavy Duty TechnicianMotor Vehicle Body RepairRecreation Vehicle Service Technician Railway Car TechnicianTransport Trailer TechnicianTruck & Transport MechanicMarine & Outdoor Power Equipment TechnicianEarn money, learn a trade and received credits for graduation. TheHigh School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) is an option for studentto earn high school academic credits while learning a trade. Students must be at least 16 years of age and have their Grade 9compulsory credits completed. Students are eligible to receive up to eight (8) academic creditstowards graduation. Students receive a wage for the hours worked at the rate definedby each trade. Apply on-the-job training hours to continued, full-timeapprenticeship training after graduation. Students are responsible for finding a qualified employer who iswilling to crete FinisherCrane & Hoisting Equipment OperatorDomestic GasfitterGlazierInsulator (Heat & Frost)IronworkerMechanicPre-Engineered Building ErectorRefrigeration & Air-ConditioningSteamfitter-PipefitterTrades Eligible for HSAPIndustrialElectric Motor System TechnicianIndustrial ElectricianIndustrial Instrument MechanicTool and Die MakerWater and Wastewater TechniciansServiceCookElectrolysistPork Production TechnicianMachinistPower ElectricianRig TechnicianWelderBricklayerCarpenterConstruction Craft WorkerConstruction ElectricianFloorcovering InstallerIndustrial MechanicInterior Systems MechanicLandscape HorticulturistPlumberRooferSheet Metal WorkerSprinkler System InstallerFor more information please see the Academic Counsellor.HairstylistEstheticianParts Person6
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM (AP)GRADE 12 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMINGThe Advanced Placement (AP) Program provides opportunities forstudents to participate in college or university level courses while stillin high school. Advanced Placement courses are challenging andstimulating and require an even greater commitment of time andeffort from students.Students who complete a Grade 12 AP course may choose to writean AP exam in that subject. Successful performance on AP examinations may allow students to receive advanced credit orstanding at numerous universities and colleges across Canada andthe United States.Students interested in taking AP courses should begin planningwith an Academic Counsellor as soon as possible.École secondaire Neelin High School is providing Grade 12enrichment programming for 2021/2022 school year in the areas ofEnglish and Mathematics.École secondaire Neelin High School will offer 2 AdvancedPlacement courses for the 2021-2022 school year in the areas ofBiology and Psychology.Advanced Placement Planning MapAP Biology – 2 Planning OptionsAP PsychologyPre Calc 40S (Gr. 12 semester 1)Option #1Option #2Accelerated Science 20S(2nd semester Gr. 10)Accelerated Science 20S(1st semester Gr. 10)Pre-AP BIO 30S(2nd semester Gr. 11)Pre-AP BIO 30S(2nd semester Gr. 10)Pre -AP BIO 40S(1st semester Gr. 12)Pre-AP BIO 40S(1st semester Gr. 11)AP BIO 42S(2nd semester Gr. 12)AP BIO 42S(2nd semester Gr. 11)Intro to Calculus 45S and Advanced Topics in Math 45SUniversity level enrichment courses taught 2nd semester and by term.Term 3 – Calculus with an opportunity to exit at the conclusion witha ½ credit.Term 4 – Advanced Topics – an opportunity for students to just enterat this point for this course.Intro Cal 45S (Gr. 12 semester 2)Adv Topics 45SExit out or Enter in***Applied Math 40S students could enter Term 4 Adv Topics 45S***English Language and Literary Forms 40SPsych 40S(Gr. 11 or Gr.12 semester 1)Grade 12 English elective for students who want to have moreenrichment in English. Offered in semester 2 of Grade 12 year.Students must complete ENC40S (Comprehensive) first semester.AP Psych 42S(Gr. 12 semester 2)English 40S (Comprehensive) (Gr. 12 semester 1)English Language and Literary Forms 40S (Gr. 12 semester 2)*Please see the respective subject areas for further course information.7
APPLIED COMMERCE EDUCATIONCREATIVE PROMOTIONS 20S (CPR20S)Creative Promotions helps students develop an understanding ofpromotional communication from both a theoretical and a practicalapproach. The course focuses on advertising strategies, directmarketing, personal selling, sales promotions, and public relations.Students will apply these concepts and their creativity to design avariety of promotional and advertising material. Creative Promotionsis designed for students who are looking to expand their businessknowledge regarding communicating effectively and creatively.A.C.E Diploma:Students who complete a minimum of eight credits that must include2 grade 11 credits and 2 grade 12 credits of the following AppliedCommerce Education courses will receive a Senior Years TechnologyDiploma.BUSINESS INNOVATION 10S (BIN10S)Business Innovation is an introductory course that allows students tosample the various strands within the Applied Commerce Educationprogram. The course offers students the opportunity to explorecommerce-related topics, such as economics, entrepreneurship,business, marketing, technology and finance. Throughout the course,students will apply the concepts and strategies they learn to a varietyof creative business projects or simulations. It is the suggestedintroduction to all of the courses offered in the applied commerceeducation subject area.ENTREPRENEURSHIP 20S (ENT20S)Entrepreneurship focuses on developing the foundational skills andideas needed to plan and develop a business. This course is relevantto high school students since many are already involved in theircommunities, and are starting to recognize various need andopportunities in their areas. Students begin by evaluating innovation,inventions and innovative ideas. They learn the process of planning,marketing, and implementing a venture. This course is designed forstudents interested in business principles related to the ownershipand management of a business.PERSONAL FINANCE 20S (PFI20S)Personal Finance focuses on developing fundamental financialliteracy skills, including the value of money, basic economics,budgeting, saving, financial institutions services, and investing. This isespecially relevant to high school students, since they are enteringthe workforce and are considering future purchases that requirefinancial planning, such as buying a car, travelling, or pursuing postsecondary education. Since financial literacy is a life skill, this courseis a good option for all students.VENTURE DEVELOPMENT 30S (VDE30S)Students focus on planning, creating, implementing, evaluating, andgrowing their own business and in furthering their knowledge ofbusiness ownership and management principles.8
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 40S (BMA40S)Business Management focuses on developing skills in planning,leading, organizing, controlling and staffing. Students will studyvarious management styles and participate in activities related tohuman resources, inventory, finance, and project management. Thiscourse is designed for students interested in furthering theirknowledge of management strategies used in various settings andfurthering their knowledge of business ownership.RETAILING PERSPECTIVES 30S (RPE30S)Retailing Perspectives helps students gain an understanding ofretailing from both a theoretical and a practical approach. This courseprovides insight on the various types of retail establishments andforms of ownership. It emphasizes the retailing operations of both aphysical and an online environment. Retailing Perspectives focuseson the financially sustainable strategies retailers use to appeal toconsumers. This course is designed for students interested inmanaging or owning their own retailing establishment. It is, however,relevant to all students, since, as consumers, they experienceretailing as part of their daily lives.MARKETING AND DIGITAL COMMERCE 40S (MCD40S)Marketing and Digital Commerce helps students develop anunderstanding of marketing activities from both a theoretical and apractical approach. The course focuses on applying marketingconcepts, principles, and strategies in making decisions related toproduct, price, place, and promotion. Students will apply theseconcepts and their own creativity through hands-on applications andthe creation of a marketing plan.This course is designed for students interested in a variety of businessopportunities, as well as those who are looking to further expandtheir business knowledge. The course is of interest to a wide range ofstudents, since it teaches skills that are fundamental to allconsumers.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPALS 30S (ACE30S)An introduction to Accounting Principles including debit and credittheory, balance sheet accounts, the accounting cycle, preparation ofworksheets and classified financial statements, adjusting and closingentries and accounting for a merchandising concern. This course ishelpful to students starting their own business, interested in an officecareer, or for anyone planning to study business at the postsecondary level.ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS 40S (ACS40S)Prerequisite: ACE30SThis course has a theory portion and a Simply Accounting section. Thetheory portion deals with special accounting concerns such as specialjournals, merchandising account, bank reconciliation statements,cash controls, subsidiary ledgers, financial and payroll accounting.Simply Accounting is an accounting software package providingstudents an opportunity to apply accounting concepts electronically.ECONOMICS PRINCIPLES 40S (EPR40S)Economics Principles uses an inquiry-based learning model to allowstudent to explore current and/or emerging topics, trends, andopportunities related to business at a local, national, or global level.Students will design, recommend, and/or implement an action planbased on their inquiry findings. This course is designed to allowstudents to focus on issues about which they are passionate.9
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY & NETWORKINGAPPLYING ICT 15F & APPLYING ICT II 15F (AIT115F/AIT215F)This introductory course is designed to develop a student’sawareness of the impact of computers on personal, business, andglobal applications. Core units include the evolution of technology,review of word processing basics, spreadsheets, desktop publishing,image editing, presentation software, and multimedia.HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ESSENTIALS 20S (NCSH20S)This course presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardwareand operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardwareand software components as well as suggested best practices inmaintenance and safety issues. Through hands on activities and labs,students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, installoperating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware andsoftware problems. In addition, an introduction to networking isincluded.PRINT COMMUNICATIONS 25S/KEYBOARDING 25S (PRC25S/KEY25S)Print Communications will enable students to apply word processingskills to plan and create documents for personal or school use, suchas reports, as well as business documents such and letters andagendas. Speed and accuracy timings will be given throughout thesemester to help foster students, keyboarding skills. The purpose ofKeyboarding is to improve students’ accuracy and speed on akeyboard, with emphasis on using correct technique to meet orexceed a goal of 25 words per minute.NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 30SThis course is an introduction to fundamental networking conceptsand technologies which provides a hands-on introduction tonetworking, the internet using tools and hardware commonly foundin the home and small business environment. Online materials willassist students in developing the skills necessary to plan andimplement small networks across a range of applications.COMPUTER SCIENCE 20S (COM20S)This is an introduction to the art and science of programing, for theserious computer student who enjoys puzzles, creativity andthinking. Students will use Visual Basic 2010 to learn programmingtechniques and write simple code for application in mathematics,business, engineering, science, finance and fun. Topics include:Introduction VB 2010, variables and constants, flow control andlooping structures.ADVANCED NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES 40SThe goal of this course is to develop the skills necessary to providecustomer support to users of small-to-medium-sized networks andacross a range of applications. The course introduces routing andremote access, addressing and network services. It will alsofamiliarize students with servers providing e-mail services, webspace, and authenticated access. This course prepares students withthe skills required for entry-level Help Desk Technician and entrylevel Network Technician jobs.COMPUTER SCIENCE 30S (COM30S)Prerequisite: COM20SStudents will continue to use VB 2010 as well as other languages toexplore how computers store and manipulate information, learnmore complex programming strategies, and investigate advanceddata structures.10
CAREER DEVELOPMENTENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSCAREER LIFE PLANNING 20S (CDP20S)Provides students with opportunities to explore potentialoccupations, demonstrate employability skills, essential skills andspecific occupational skills. They will review various types of workingconditions, explore potential career opportunities and locate sourcesof work information.Students will plan volunteer work, leisure activities, and high schoolgoals that relate to occupation interests, along with composing agood resume, cover letter and career portfolio.All English Language Arts programs are required by ManitobaEducation Citizenship and Youth to achieve the following fiveoutcomes to be addressed with an increased sophistication andcomplexity as students progress through the grade levels. Studentswill listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to: Explore thoughts, ideas, feeling and experiences Comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral,print and other media texts Enhance clarity and artistry of communication Celebrate and build community Manage ideas and information.All ELA programs will deal in varying degrees with literary andtransactional language.CAREER LIFE BUILDING 30S (CDB30S)CAREER LIFE TRANSITIONING 40S (CDT40S)This is a “Tri-High” two-credit program designed to prepare seniorstudents for the realities of today’s workplace. This program willprovide students an opportunity to integrate classroom theory withpractical and meaningful experiences in the workplace.Topics include workplace health and safety, work ethics andattitudes, first impressions, confidentiality, resumes, cover letters,interviews, employability skills and portfolios (both traditional andelectronic versions).Two off site work experiences will be arranged with student input toensure a meaningful exploration of two occupations of interest. Thistwo credit program is offered in the afternoon of Semester 2.Students should carefully plan their overall high school program toensure that all compulsory courses are properly scheduled.Literary language includes forms of communication intended toentertain, stimulated emotions and imagination, provide aestheticpleasure, reveal truth about human nature, and cultivate universalmoral values. Literary texts may include novels, short stories, plays,films and poetry.Transactional language is defined as pragmatic language to inform,advised, persuade or instruct people. Transactional texts may includeexpository and persuasive essays, letters, memos, newscast,speeches, book reviews, summaries, magazine and newspaperarticles, auto-biographies and biographies.11
ENGLISH 40S: COMPREHENSIVE FOCUS (ENC40S)Prerequisite: ENC30SStudents in this course will be exposed to a variety of literary genres.The course will broaden student’s ability to read, write, listen, speakand think critically; skills required for all areas of study and also forpost-secondary education. The use of language explored in theComprehensive Focus will expand student’s capability to explore andproduce a wide range of texts that include pragmatic, expressive, andaesthetic uses.Student will be required to write the Grade 12 English Language Artsprovincial standards exam worth 30% of their final mark.ENGLISH 10F (ELA10F)(CDE15S) (1.0 & 0.5 credits)This foundation ELA course will expose students to a balance ofliterary, transactional and technical materials and related activitieswith an emphasis on the skills of writing, reading, speaking, listening,viewing and representing.ENGLISH 20F (ELA20F)Prerequisite: ELA10FStudents will be exposed to a wide range of texts, including media,transactional, and literary texts, while improving language andliteracy skills through reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewingand representing.ENRICHMENTENGLISH: LANGUAGE AND LITERARY FORMS 40S (EEL40S)Prerequisite: ENC40SThis is a Grade 12 English elective course. Although this course mightuse some non-fiction materials, the emphasis in both activities andmaterials will be on creative uses of language such as those found innovels, plays, short stories, essays and poetry, as well as more recentgenres such as docudramas, mini-series, and films.ENGLISH 20FA (ACCELERATED) (ELA20FA)Prerequisite: ELA10FThis accelerated English course will offers students an opportunity tocover the core curriculum of English 20F as well as an enrichment inthe literary, transactional and technical components of the program.ENGLISH 30S:
Cover Art: Scanned Image of original artwork in the school by Weiming Zhao
