PASSING GRADES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS

Navigating Technology for Education (JGB4T) – (1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 50%
In this course, students will be equipped with essential computer and critical thinking skills for successful postsecondary studies in the digital age. Students will learn to navigate technology basics, such as using standard software and managing files effectively, while learning strategies to manage computer-related stress. Students will explore educational applications to enhance their ability to learn new information. As the course progresses, students will examine methods to balance their digital lives, improve time management, and explore the safe and ethical use of technology and AI. By the course’s conclusion, students will possess the confidence and skills to navigate the ever-changing digital world adeptly.

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Positive Psychology (HBK4T) – (1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 50%
In this course, students will examine what makes our lives meaningful, pleasant, productive and healthy. The course will focus on positive psychological research and include discussions about resilience, positive emotions, mindsets, self acceptance, mindfulness, relationships, finding meaning and goal achievement. There will be opportunities to learn strategies to understand and develop personal strengths, improve personal relationships and deal with everyday adversity.

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Career Options in Law Enforcement [GCB4T] –(1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 60%

In this course, students will research the varied career options within the vast field of law enforcement and gain a greater self -awareness of individual abilities and interests. The course will provide a detailed overview of several professional opportunities available within the general and specialized services that private and public law enforcement offer. Students will examine the requirements of these positions and have the opportunity to plan for the development of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to achieve them. A focus will also be placed on being able to visit various settings in which individuals pursue occupational opportunities within these fields.

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Health Promotion (Dental Assisting) YYY4X – (1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 60%

In this course, students will learn to promote and maintain oral health through evidence-informed prevention and patient-centered care. They will explore strategies to prevent oral diseases by evaluating oral hygiene, understanding biofilm risk factors, and implementing effective client care routines. Students will also examine the connection between nutrition and oral health, including disease prevention and conditions linked to nutritional imbalances, while developing strategies for patient education in nutrition and smoking cessation. Additionally, they will learn to adapt care for clients with exceptionalities and those who are medically compromised

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Personal Finance (MBA4T) – (1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 50%
In this course, students will develop an understanding of financial self-management using budget and SMART goal setting strategies. Course material will give students fundamental knowledge on a variety of topics to assist with current and future financial decision making. Topics covered include financial planning, tax concepts, goal setting and budget strategies, banks and banking, saving and investing, credit cards, loans, mortgages, credit history, estate planning, health and life insurance and current fraud schemes. This course strives to teach students how to live within their means today and build a secure financial future.

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Digital Photography (AFI4T) – (1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 50%
In this course, students will discover the rudiments of digital photography through not only technical examination, but also artistic and historical discussion. These relevant applications of photography will, in turn, facilitate discussion that covers basic pre and post-production workflow, the components of a camera, and the successful and proper use of the camera itself.

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Fundamentals of Drawing (AFD4T) – (1 credit, Top-up class)
Passing grade: 50%
In this course, students will be introduced to basic drawing, rendering techniques, and elements of form using various media to depict a variety of subjects.

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Applied Technology I (TAP4T) – (1 credit, congregated class) 
Passing grade: 60% 
In this course, students will have the opportunity to develop technical skills that will serve as a strong basis for successful entry into today’s trades and technology environments. This introductory course will combine theoretical and hands-on training, with an emphasis on workplace safety. Students will be trained on the proper usage of various hand and power tools through woodworking and other projects, while studying topic areas that include an introduction to mechanical systems such as gears, levers and pulleys, combustion engines and platform framing.

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Electrical for Trades and Tech – (TNC4T) – (1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 60% 
In this course, students will explore the basics of electricity to develop an understanding and respect for the hazards when working with electrified devices. Students will study Ohm’s Law as it applies to voltage, current and resistance, and will construct both series and parallel circuits containing a variety of electrical components. Students will become comfortable with the usage of multimeters to test circuits and will become proficient in reading and creating circuit diagrams.

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Millwright Machining – (TZP4T) – (1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 60%
In this course, students will learn the principles of metal cutting and the relationship between speeds and feeds during various machining operations including benchwork, drill press operations, band saws, engine lathes, and pedestal grinders. They will also become familiar with the care and use of various precision measuring instruments when measuring, setting up, and manufacturing projects to specifications and prescribed tolerance

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Business Professionalism (BCH4T) – (1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 50%

In this course, students will develop strategies to think critically, engage in meaningful self-evaluation, develop sustainable relationship building and leadership skills when entering the workforce. This course will prepare students to become well-rounded business professionals when working independently or as part of a team. In this course, students will demonstrate the importance of soft skills required in a dynamic, fast-evolving marketplace. This course will help students develop intrapersonal and interpersonal skills resulting in enhanced individual and organizational performance.

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Positive Psychology [HBK4T] – Kenjgewin Teg and Manitoulin Secondary School Only-(1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 50%
In this course, students will examine what makes our lives meaningful, pleasant, productive and healthy. The course will focus on positive psychological research and include discussions about resilience, positive emotions, mindsets, self acceptance, mindfulness, relationships, finding meaning and goal achievement. There will be opportunities to learn strategies to understand and develop personal strengths, improve personal relationships and deal with everyday adversity.

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Indigenous Learning Strategies (YYY4X) – (1 credit, congregated class)
Passing grade: 50%

In this course, students will learn about, identify, and develop their individual learning skills. Working within the teachings of the Medicine Wheel and guided by the principles of the Seven Grandfathers, students will engage in self-exploration and discovery learning in order to identify their strengths and challenges, to further develop their skills, and to develop their confidence levels so that they may take control of their own learning and learning environments. Students will learn about becoming well-rounded, effective learners prepared for success at the postsecondary level. Through a variety of activities, students will produce a living profile, a showcase and celebration of who they are as learners and how they’ve grown throughout the course experience.

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