Cayuga Secondary has a long  tradition of mixing academic excellence with extra-curricular activities and community involvement. You will benefit from the host of activities offered to you and the committed and caring staff who are always prepared to volunteer their time so that your high school experience is memorable. It is important to "GET INVOLVED" so that you get the most out of your time at C.S.S.

Activities at Cayuga Secondary School

Students' Council is elected  each year by the student body. Council offers leadership opportunities in executive and representative positions. Students' Council is a great way to get involved in high school. Students plan activities for the school and organize fundraisers to support the various clubs, sports and events at C.S.S. Students' Council members also have the opportunity to attend lcamps and conferences.

The Drama Club is welcoming to all students. Students are able to gain self-confidence through performing in the school play or musical production. Students are able to participate in all aspects of theatre production including acting, producing, stage crew, and technical crew.

The Yearbook needs writers, photographers and creative minds. The club meets all year long in order to capture all the events at C.S.S. The finished product  is published by September of the following year.

Intramural Sports are held during the lunch periods in the gymnasium. All students are encouraged to  participate.
Inter School Sports involve school teams that train and compete against other schools.  Some of those activities are:

Cross Country	Football	Soccer	
Badminton
	Field Hockey	Boys' Hockey	
Track and Field Volleyball	Girls' Hockey
Lacrosse	Basketball
Wrestling	
Powerlifting	Baseball	Tennis	
Cheerleading			

Special Events are held periodically throughout the year. Announcements from the Students' Council keep the student body informed each day of activities coming up in the weeks and months ahead. Events include:

Grade 9 Orientation	Winter Week	High School Challenge	
Christmas Assembly	Pep Rallies	Spring Prom	
School Dances	Relay For Life	School Assemblies	
Haunted Hallways
Movie Nights Talent Shows	Semi Formal Dance Band Concert
Terry Fox Run	Buyouts for Sports Events Memorial Baseball Tournament

Club meetings are held each week. Listen to the announcements or ask a teacher how to get involved.  Some of the clubs include:

Vocal Ensemble Yearbook Club

Concert Band Drama Club

At Cayuga Secondary we believe that education is a partnership between the student, the parents, and the school.  The student's educational goals will be communicated to the parents to ensure that they are supported at home as well as at school.

~  Involvement and participation as a parent is vital to the success of all our efforts.
~  Parents may call the school at any time to discuss a students' progress and attendance records.
~  Interviews  can  be arranged with teachers in areas of particular concern.
~  Parent interviews are held one week after each report is issued.
~ All course selections must meet with parental approval.
~  Regular student attendance is a key to success in secondary school.  A student who fails to attend classes is at risk for not achieving the course credit.  Notes or a phone call are required from a parent to explain absences.  Students who must be excused early during the day require a signed note from a parent.

A student who participates in the IPRC process at elementary school will continue with this process in high school. As in elementary school, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be developed and maintained, based on a thorough assessment of the student's strengths, needs, and interests. It will identify what the student is expected to learn and will explain how the special education program will help meet these goals. Each course teacher will receive a copy of the IEP.

ENGLISH
ENGlD  ENGLISH 
This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyze literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade10        academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12

ENGlL  ENGLISH (Locally Developed}
This course provides foundational literacy and communication skills to prepare students for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, and in the English Grade 11Workplace Preparation course. The course is  organized by strands that develop listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on developing foundational literacy skills and in using language clearly and accurately in a variety of · authentic contexts. Students develop strategies and put into practice the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking, and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas.

FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
FSFlD  CORE FRENCH 
PREREQUISITE: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent.
This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, social trends, and careers. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories, articles, and poems, will serve as stepping  stones to oral and written activities.

CANADIAN & WORLD STUDIES

CGClD  GEOGRAPHY  OF CANDADA
This course explores Canada's distinct and changing character and the geographic systems and relationships that shape it. Students will investigate the interactions of natural and human systems within Canada, as well as .Canada's economic, cultural, and environmental connections to other countries. Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to analyze and evaluate geographic issues and present their findings. Topics include:  Physical characteristics, population characteristics, resource industries, manufacturing industries, transportation modes, and networks, urban character, and local area characteristics. All units have a continuing theme of our impact on the earth and sustainability of our resources.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PPL10G HEALTHY  ACTIVE  LIVING  EDUCATION (OPEN) PPL10G (FEMALE)
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety and injury prevention. They will investigate issues related to healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and will participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills.

PPL10B  HEALTHY  ACTIVE  LIVING  EDUCATION (OPEN) PPL10B {MALE)
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety and injury prevention. They will investigate issues related to healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and will participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills.

MATHEMATICS

MTH1W – MATHEMATICS
This course enables students to consolidate, and continue to develop, an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and financial literacy.  Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling, and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations.  Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional reasoning, spatial reasoning, and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. 

MAT1L  MATHEMATICS (LOCALLY DEVELOPED)
This course emphasizes further development of mathematical knowledge and skills to prepare students for success in their everyday lives, in the workplace, and in future Math courses.  The course is organized by three strands related to money sense, measurement, and proportional reasoning.  In all strands, the focus is on developing and consolidating key foundational mathematical concepts and skills by solving authentic, everyday problems.  Students have opportunities to further develop their mathematical literacy and problem-solving skills and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical math activities.

SCIENCE

SNC1W  SCIENCE
This course enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society and the environment.  Throughout the course, students will develop and refine their STEM skills as they use scientific research and apply their knowledge in situations that are relevant to their lives and communities.  Students will continue to develop transferable skills as they become scientifically literate global citizens.

SNC1L SCIENCE  (LOCALLY DEVELOPED SCIENCE)
This course emphasizes reinforcing and strengthening science-related knowledge and skills, including scientific inquiry, critical thinking and the relationship between science, society, and the environment, to prepare students for success in everyday life, in the workplace and in the Grade 10 essential and/or Grade 11Workplace. Students explore a range of topics including science in daily life, properties of common materials, life-sustaining processes in simple and complex organisms, and electrical circuits. Students have the opportunity to extend mathematical and scientific process skills and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical science activities. Topics include: Science in daily life, properties of common materials, life-sustaining processes in simple and complex organisms, and electrical circuits.

ARTS

AVl10  VISUAL  ARTS (OPEN)
This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.

ADA10   DRAMATIC      ARTS (OPEN)
This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyze drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them.

AMU10  INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (OPEN) 
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop an understanding of the conventions and elements of music and of safe practices related to music, and will develop a variety of skills transferable to other areas of their life.

BUSINESS STUDIES

BTT10    INFORMATION  AND  COMMUNICATION  TECHNOLOGY  IN  BUSINESS (OPEN)
This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology. The skills developed in this course will enhance student performance throughout their school and professional career.

SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES

HIF 1O INDIVIDUAL     AND  FAMILY  LIVING    (OPEN)
This course explores the challenges faced by all people how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will acquire knowledge and skills that are needed to make the transition to adulthood. Teachers will instruct students in developing interpersonal, decision-making , and practical skills related to daily life. Students will explore the functioning of families and the diversities found among families and within society. Course includes practical projects in sewing, child   care, housing, cooking and financial fitness.

GUIDANCE & CAREER EDUCATION

GLE10   LEARNING STRATEGIES (OPEN)
PREREQUISITE: Recommendation of principal through IPRC process
This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners. Students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond.

TECHNOLOGICAL   STUDIES
TIJ10  EXPLORING TECHNOLOGIES (OPEN)
This course enables students to further explore and develop technological knowledge and skills introduced in the elementary science and technology program. Students will be given the opportunity to design and create products and/or provide services related to the various technological areas or industries, working with a variety of tools, equipment, and software commonly used in industry. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary education and training pathways leading to careers in technology-related fields.

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