YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Continuing Education Department WINTER 2014 COURSE GUIDE ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS TechnoHERO TechnoFLASH Primary Power Fun with Math Skills Development SECONDARY PROGRAMS Night School ADULT PROGRAMS Computer Courses General Interest Instructor Training Certificate http://ace.ycdsb.ca
ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS Online Registration - Opens: Dec. 16, 2013 - Ends: Jan. 20, 2014 LITERACY & NUMERACY PROGRAMS - 8 sessions (Excluding Feb. 15, Mar. 8,15, Apr. 19) Primary Power Program - Literacy & Numeracy (Grades 1 to 3) The Primary Power Program (PPP) is designed as an integrated program of reading, writing, and mathematics. This program also helps students develop social skills through participation in hands-on cooperative activities. The program is intended to provide additional support, rather than enrichment for students who are achieving Level 1 or 2, as reported on the Provincial Report Card. Fun with Math - Literacy & Numeracy (Grades 4 to 6) The Fun with Math Program is for students who require additional support in mathematics. This program is based on the Ministry of Education Curriculum and is intended for students functioning at Levels 1 and 2 of the Provincial Report Card. Students may be placed by ability level rather than grade level. Program Grade Area Location Day Dates Time Cost Primary 1 to 3 Markham St. Benedict CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $200 Power Richmond Hill St. Anne CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $200 Program Thornhill St. Joseph the Worker CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $200 Woodbridge Our Lady of Fatima CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $200 Fun with Math 4 to 6 Markham St. Benedict CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $200 Richmond Hill St. Anne CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $200 Thornhill St. Joseph the Worker CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $200 Woodbridge Our Lady of Fatima CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $200 Skills Development - Literacy & Numeracy (Grades 7 and 8) Program Grade Location Day Dates Time Cost Skills 7 & 8 Markham St. Benedict CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm *n/c Development Richmond Hill St. Anne CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm *n/c Thornhill St. Joseph the Worker CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm *n/c Woodbridge Our Lady of Fatima CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am - 12:00 pm *n/c *This program is Ministry funded. A $20 consumable fee will be collected on the first day of class, payable to YCDSB by cheque only. COMPUTER CLASSES - 8 sessions (Excluding Feb. 15, Mar. 8,15, Apr. 19) TechnoHERO - formerly known as Multimedia Presentation (Grades 3 to 5) Students will learn the tools to create multimedia presentations which will serve them well in school and at home. With the introduction to TechnoHERO, children will review correct keystrokes, ergonomics and improve their ability to interact with the computer and combine words, pictures, sounds, animation, and video into persuasive, powerful and empowering communication vehicles. TechnoFLASH - formerly known as Adobe Flash (Grades 5 to 8) Students will develop animations for their presentations and projects. The basics of TechnoFLASH will be covered such as: timeline, tweening, objects, symbols, layers, sound, etc. Students should have basic computer skills, such as mouse clicks, file navigation, and basic software knowledge. A basic understanding of web design would be helpful. This is not for the novice computer user. Program Grade Area Location Day Dates Time Cost TechnoHERO 3 to 5 Maple St. David CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am -12:00 pm $240 Richmond Hill St. Anne CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am -12:00 pm $240 TechnoFLASH 5 to 8 Unionville St. Matthew CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am -12:00 pm $270 Woodbridge Our Lady of Fatima CES Sat. Feb. 8 to Apr. 26/14 9:30 am -12:00 pm $270 International Lanugages (Saturday) Program - Continuous enrolment until Mar. 7, 2014 For more information visit http://ace.ycdsb.ca/programs/elementary/languages/ or call 416-221-5051 ext. 13620 REGISTER ONLINE FOR ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS on DEC. 16 at : http://ace.ycdsb.ca
SECONDARY CREDIT PROGRAMS Online Registration - Opens: Jan. 9, 2014 - Ends: Feb. 4, 2014 NIGHT SCHOOL - Semester 2 (Excluding Feb. 15,17, Mar. 8.10, 11,12,13,14,15,Apr. 18,19, 21,24,May 17,19) Decisions to run courses are based on sufficient student enrolment and teacher availability. All students are responsible for obtaining the course textbook. GRADE 12 COURSES CODE MARKHAM St. Br. Andre CHS THORNHILL St. Elizabeth CHS WOODBRIDGE St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS Advanced Functions (University) MHF4U1 Biology (University) SBI4U1 Calculus & Vectors (University) MCV4U1 Canadian and World Issues (University) CGW4U1 Challenge and Change in Society (Coll/Uni) HSB4M1 Chemistry (College) SCH4C1 English (College) ENG4C1 English (University) ENG4U1 Families in Canada HHS4C1 Foundations of College Mathematics (College) MAP4C1 French (University) FSF4U1 Mathematics for College & Technology (College) MCT4C1 Mathematics of Data Management (University) MDM4U1 Ontario Secondary Literacy Course (Open) OLC4O1 Personal Life Management HIP4O1 Physics (College) SPH4C1 GRADE 11 COURSES Aesthetics ( Kit fee $110) TPE3E0 American History CHA3U1 Biology (University) SBI3U1 Canadian Law CLU3M1 Chemistry (University) SCH3U1 Computer Engineering Technology TEJ3M1 Designing your Future (Open) GWL3O1 English (College) ENG3C1 English (University) ENG3U1 Foundations for College Mathematics (College) MBF3C1 Functions & Applications (College/ University) MCF3M1 Functions (University) MCR3U1 Introduction to Computer Science (University) ICS3U1 Media Studies EMS3O1 Raising Healthy Children HPC3O1 GRADE 10 COURSES Career Studies - Open GLC2O1 Civics - Open CHV2O1 Feb. 11 to Jun. 19, 2014 Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 6:00-9:30 pm Driver Education Program - Winter Session begins Feb., 2014 - Register online Brochures are available at your Guidance Office or visit http://ace.ycdsb.ca/programs/secondary/drivered/ TO REGISTER FOR CREDIT COURSES LOG ONTO : https://coned.ycdsb.ca
ADULT PROGRAMS Online Registration - Opens: Dec. 20, 2013 - Ends: Jan. 31, 2014 ADULT COMPUTER COURSES - 8 sessions COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING : This introductory course will cover the fundamentals of accounting, from setting up the company file, to generating financial statements and everything in between. MICROSOFT OFFICE & WINDOWS : Basic: Students will get an overview of how to use many of the basic features of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Intermediate : This course will enhance and expand on the production of documents and letters using advanced editing tools. For a detailed course description, visit our website. WEB DESIGN : Beginner : Students will learn the basics of designing and developing a web site using Wordpress, Joomla and Adobe Fireworks software. Advanced : Students will build on the management, logic and workflow of the website. Topics such as custom components and template customization will be covered in the advanced course. Program Name Level Location Day Dates Time Cost Computerized Accounting Introduction Catholic Education Centre Tues. Feb. 11 to Apr. 8/14 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $280 Microsoft Office + Windows Basic Catholic Education Centre Wed. Feb. 12 to Apr. 23/14 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $190 Intermediate Catholic Education Centre Thurs. Feb. 13 to Apr. 10/14 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $190 Web Design Beginner Catholic Education Centre Tues. Feb. 11 to Apr. 8/14 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $190 Advanced Catholic Education Centre Wed. Feb. 12 to Apr. 23/14 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $190 GENERAL INTEREST COURSES - 8 sessions ART for BEGINNERS: Explore the world of drawing and creativity. This class explores a variety of drawing subjects, including still life, portraits and landscapes. We will focus on observing, thinking and drawing. Using different techniques and materials, beginner students will learn about composition, design, shading, perspective, and texture. BAKING: DESSERTS MADE EASY: In the class, you will learn basic baking skills with an emphasis on fundamental pastry and bread-baking techniques. You will also study all-purpose baking, desserts, cake decoration, and pastry arts. CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGES (Offered in FRENCH, ITALIAN, MANDARIN, SPANISH) : This class will help you practice and improve your verbal proficiency and comfort in using the language. It will give you the opportunity to participate in conversations and discussions on topics of interest such as music, art, travel and work. COOKING for BEGINNERS: This course is for beginners and is designed to give you confidence to cook at home. You will learn basic skills and different cooking methods. You will also learn how to steam, sauté, slow cook, slice, dice and chop. You will get to know the A-Z of useful cooking ingredients and understand how best to choose and work with them DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Are you new to digital photography? Or would you like to learn more tips about making better photos? This course will help capture those photos you want. You will learn basic techniques that will help you enhance your photos using proper composition and editing. Begin learning how to put the wow factor into your pictures of family, friends, and travels. Program Name Level Location Day Dates Time Cost Art : Drawing Beginner St. Elizabeth CHS Mon. Feb. 10 to Apr. 28/14 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm $150 Baking : Desserts Beginner Holy Cross CHS Tues. Feb. 11 to Apr. 8/14 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm $150 Conversational Languages: (French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish) Beginner St. Elizabeth CHS Wed. Feb. 12 to Apr. 23/14 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm $150 Cooking Beginner Holy Cross CHS Wed. Feb. 12 to Apr. 23/14 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm $150 Photography: Digital Introduction St. Elizabeth CHS Mon. Feb. 10 to Apr. 28/14 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $150 CERTIFICATE COURSES - 8 sessions IL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: This course is designed for anyone interested in learning the theory of effective second language teaching. Several practical, hands-on strategies and techniques for effective lesson planning will be taught. Successful candidates will be awarded a YCDSB Second Language Instructor Certificate. Entry requirements: Verbal and Written knowledge of a Second Language. Program Name Location Day Dates Time YCDSB Staff Non YCDSB Elementary Instructor Training St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS Tues. Feb. 11 to Apr. 8/14 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $120 $240 REGISTER ONLINE FOR ADULT PROGRAMS AT : http://ace.ycdsb.ca
Continuing Education Department Continuing Education Department 320 Bloomington Road W. Aurora, ON L4G 0M1 Tel: 416.221.5051 Fax: 905.841.6940 AURORA Catholic Education Centre 320 Bloomington Rd., W. MARKHAM St. Benedict CES- 250 Aldergrove Dr. St. Brother Andre CHS - 6160 16th Ave. WINTER LOCATION DIRECTORY MAPLE St. David CES - 240 Killian Rd. RICHMOND HILL St. Anne CES - 105 Don Head Village THORNHILL St. Joseph the Worker CES - 475 Brownridge Dr. St. Elizabeth CHS - 525 New Westminster Dr. UNIONVILLE St. Matthew CES - 75 Waterbridge Lane WOODBRIDGE Our Lady of Fatima CES - 191 Crofter s Rd. St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS - 2 Davos Rd. Holy Cross CA - 7501 Martin Grove Rd. 1. Register online REGISTRATION PROCEDURE! 2. Complete registration form Visit: http://ace.ycdsb.ca Click on: Register Select : Appropriate registration form. Register and pay online using any major credit card or PayPal. Mail : Registration form to Continuing Education Dept., 320 Bloomington Rd., W., Aurora ON L4G 0M1. Please include your cheque, payable to YCDSB or your VISA information. OR Drop off: Completed registration form to the Continuing Education office in Aurora. Payment can be made by VISA or cheque. OR Fax: Completed registration form to 905-841-6940. Remember to include your VISA card number and expiry date for fee paying programs. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to link directly to our webpage. EXCLUSION DAYS for ALL PROGRAMS Feb. 15, 17 Mar. 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Apr 18, 19, 21, 24 May 17, 19