Academics
Secondary III Curriculum
Students registered are automatically enrolled in the following required courses. Courses are offered in English or French depending on the stream chosen:
| regular (franÇais, langue seconde) | Immersion (FranÇais, langue seconde enrichi) |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts 3 | English Language Arts 3 |
| French as a Second Language 3 | Français Enrichi 3 |
| Mathematics 3 | Mathematics 3 |
| Applied Science & Technology 3 | Applied Science & Technology 3 |
| History of Québec & Canada 3 | Histoire du Québec et Canada 3 |
| Physical Education and Health 3 | Physical Education and Health 3 |
| Culture & Citizenship in Quebec 4 | Culture & Citizenship in Quebec 4 |
Students select one of the following arts education courses. All courses are taught in English:
| Visual Arts 3 | Drama 3 | |
| Dance 3 | Music 3 (Must already play an instrument) |
Secondary IV Curriculum
All students registered are automatically enrolled in the following required courses. Courses are offered in English or French, depending on the stream chosen:
| regular (franÇais, langue seconde) | Immersion (FranÇais, langue seconde enrichi) | FranÇais, langue d'enseignement |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts 4 | English Language Arts 4 | English Language Arts 4 |
| French as a Second Language 4 | Français Enrichi 4 | Français langue d’enseignement 4 |
| Science & Technology 4 | Science & Technology 4 | Science & Technology 4 |
| History of Québec & Canada 4 | Histoire du Québec et Canada 4 | Histoire du Québec et Canada 4 |
| P. E. & Health 4 | P.E. & Health 4 | P.E.and Health 4 |
Students must select one of the following mathematics courses:
| Mathematics 4 - Cultural | If Mathematics / Mathématique 3 final mark is between 60% and 79% |
|---|---|
| Mathematics 4 - Science | If Mathematics / Mathématique 3 final mark is greater than or equal to 80%. |
Students must select one of the following arts education courses. All courses are taught in English:
| Visual Arts 4 | Drama 4 | |
| Dance 4 (Intro & Advanced) | (Must already play an instrument) |
Secondary 4 - ARTS PATH OR SCIENCE PATH
Students must choose either the Arts Path or Science Path. Students choosing the Sciences Path must enroll in Mathematics 4 Science and must take Science & Technology of the Environment 4. Students choosing the Arts Path may choose another (one) arts course in addition to the one they have previously chosen.
| ARTS PATH | SCIENCE PATH |
|---|---|
| Active Outdoor Living 4 | *Science & Technology of the Environment 4 |
| Activism & Leadership 4 | |
| Forensics & Marine Biology 4 | |
| Introduction to Media Arts 4 |
*Student must achieve a 75% or above in Science 3 theory and must be in the Mathematics 4 Science course.
Secondary V Curriculum
All students registered are automatically enrolled in the following required courses. Courses are offered in English or French, depending on the stream chosen:
| regular (franÇais, langue seconde) | Immersion (FranÇais, langue seconde enrichi) | FranÇais, langue d'enseignement |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts 5 | English Language Arts 5 | English Language Arts 5 |
| French as a Second Language 5 | Français Enrichi 5 | Français langue d’enseignement 5 |
| Contemporary World 5 – ½ of year (1st) | Contemporary World 5 – ½ of year (1st) | Contemporary World 5 – ½ of year (1st) |
| Financial Education 5 – ½ of year (2nd) | Financial Education 5 – ½ of year (2nd) | Financial Education 5 – ½ of year (2nd) |
| P. E. & Health 5 | P.E. & Health 5 | P.E.and Health 5 |
| Culture & Citizenship in Quebec 5 | Culture & Citizenship in Quebec 5 | Culture & Citizenship in Quebec 5 |
Students must select one of the following mathematics courses:
| MATHEMATICS 5 - CULTURAL | If Mathematics 4 cultural is completed. |
|---|---|
| MATHEMATICS 5 - SciencE | If Mathematics 4 final mark is greater than or equal to 75%. |
Students must select one of the following arts education courses. All courses are taught in English:
| Visual Arts 5 | Drama 5 |
| Advance Dance 5 | Drama 5 |
Students must choose two of the following elective courses. All courses are taught in English:
| * Chemistry 5 | Physical Education Leadership 5 |
| * Physics 5 | Introduction to Psychology 5 |
| Ecology 5 | Media Arts – Yearbook 5 |
| Entrepreneurship 5 | |
| Introduction to Law 5 |
* Must be registered in Mathematics 5 Science and have final results of 70% in the theory portions of both Science & Technology 4 as well as Science & Technology of the environment 4.
Standards and Procedures
Below is a directory containing the Standards and Procedures for every course offered at LaurenHill Academy. These documents provide valuable insights into the targeted competencies, evaluation methods, and topics covered across all our classes.
About our French programs
At LaurenHill, students can enroll in three french streams, Regular (français langue seconde), français immersion and français langue d'enseignement.
franÇais, langue seconde
This program aims to help students develop the following three skills through participation through interactive learning and to to strengthen and develop the following language skills:
- Interact in French
- Read a variety of texts in French
- Produce a variety of texts in French
While learning French as a second language students reflect not only their personal lives but also on major social issues.
franÇais, langue seconde enrichi
This program will help students develop the same skills as Français, langue seconde, but includes additional content that will encourage students to explore contemporary French literature.
- Communicate orally on a variety of subjects
- Read and enjoy French literary texts
- Write a variety of texts in French
While learning French as a second language students reflect not only their personal lives but also on major social issues.
franÇais, langue d'enseignement
This program is designed for students who have completed all program requirements of French as a second language and who wish to obtain, at the end of their studies, a certificate of French Language Arts. This program will enable students to develop three skills:
- Communicate orally on a variety of subjects
- Read and enjoy a variety of texts
- Write a variety of texts in French
