21st Century Courses
Courses and events unique to QMS:
Media & Culture 8 (Elective course)
Students will learn to analyze and understand the influence of various media, such as print, electronics, and the internet, in the shaping of cultural values and norms. Students will create and evaluate media artworks as they explore and develop skills in digital photography, video and audio.
Leadership 9 (Required course)
This course provides students the opportunity to learn about and practice leadership skills to enable them to take on leadership positions in their school and local community. Students will explore topics such as time-management, conflict resolution, goal setting, decision-making, mentors, organization, initiative, leadership styles and event planning.
Leadership 10 - Personal Mastery (Required course)
This course is designed specifically for young women. It provides students with a foundation for an in-depth, meaningful inquiry into getting to know themselves and leading from where they stand. Students will investigate the study of authentic leadership in the 21st Century while engaging in a comprehensive study of Personal Mastery. Students will be introduced to a variety of learning activities including reflective journaling, learning circles, world café’s and individual coaching. Students will also gain experience in presenting, using technology and project management.
Intercultural Studies 9 (Required course) - Curriculum
Living in a world drawn together by globalization, students need to be adept not only at understanding global issues, but also in their ability to move across cultures and cultural borders. Intercultural Studies helps students understand complex intercultural relationships and the role of the student’s own culture in shaping them. Through the course work students will also gain greater empathy and increased tolerance, two desirable virtues for students learning in the multicultural environment of the school and living in a multicultural country.
Information Technology 9 (Required course)
Students continue to develop an increased sophistication with a wider range of ICT tools: research applications, presentation and web design skills, and media literacy. Students will work with a wide range of Microsoft Office and Adobe software to enhance their technical skills and will work on elements of design and presentation. The course will focus on computer and keyboarding skills, professional presentation skills, internet safety and research skills, copyright, bias and media literacy. Students completing this course will have all necessary skills to compete in today’s technically advancing society. This course is integrated with other subject areas to enrich the curriculum.
Financial Literacy 10 (Elective course)
This course is designed to help young women appreciate the importance of financial management and to build interest and confidence in the area of economics. Emphasis is placed on how to save, how to invest, how to handle credit, how to exercise the entrepreneurial spirit, and how to use money to change the world.
Equine Sciences 11 (Elective course)
This is a locally developed course approved by the B.C. Ministry of Education covering many aspects of horse knowledge and care. Subjects covered include Stable Management and Stewardship, Equine Health and Disease Prevention, Equestrian Event Management and Officiating, Responsibilities of Teacher and Coach, Lesson Planning, Coaching Theory and First-Aid. Students may choose to take this course in Grades 10, 11 or 12. This is a mandatory course for TTC 11 riders and is open to non-equestrian students in Grades 10 through 12 with prior approval.
International Relations 11 (Elective course)
International Relations seeks to broaden and deepen students’ understanding of world events. Relationships among nations are primarily driven by economic relationships, discovered through an understanding of trade, aid and development relationships. The course examines trade structures such as NAFTA and WTO and considers the impact of globalization on national economies. Conflicts among nations are examined and understood through historical economic relationships such as colonialism, cold war tactics and modern day corporate globalism. Legal structures and frameworks that mediate within a world of global connections are also examined.
Pre-Engineering 11 (Elective course)
This course is open to students in Grades 11 and 12 who wish to explore the creative side of science. Students will engage in hand-on activities, and will design and build functional models for real world objects. Students can expect to learn important 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, creative problem solving, and collaboration.
