Peer Tutoring 11 – YED–1A

This course is offered to conscientious students who enjoy helping others, or who are contemplating careers in teaching, medicine, and social or community work. Students will do practical work in a classroom, and theoretical work online, with several in-person workshops. Under the supervision of school staff members, peer tutors assist students in core classes, elective classes, ELL, and Learning Centre. Students will need to fill out an application, which also includes a teacher recommendation.

SOAR 11 – YCPA-1AT

Students will help to plan events designed to orient and connect grade 9 students to the high school setting. Further responsibilities include planning and implementation of SOAR lessons and the year- end celebration. Participation in this course is by teacher recommendation. Please pick up an application form from the main office or Room 3003 and hand into Mrs. Tsui.

SOAR 12 – YCPA-2AT

This course requires students to demonstrate extensive leadership experience in planning school events such as grade 8 tours, grade 9 orientation, and year end celebrations. Leadership 12 students are expected to guide less experienced leaders through SOAR lesson planning and implementation as well as communicate SOAR related goals with staff. Students must have completed SOAR 11 to apply for SOAR 12. Participation in this course is by teacher recommendation. Please pick up an application form from the main office or Room 3003 and hand into Mrs. Tsui.

Athletic Leadership 11 – YIPS-1A

Since space is limited in this course, acceptance is dependent on teacher recommendation and successful interview with the teacher. Students develop leadership skills by organizing school and community sports and recreational programs. As students participate in class initiatives, they gain and understanding of the skills and attributes needed for careers related to fitness and recreation. This course is open to grade 10, 11 and 12 students.

Athletic Leadership 12 – YIPS-2C

This course is offered to students who have been exceptionally successful in Leadership 11. Participation in the course is dependent on teacher recommendation. Students apply leadership skills and the knowledge they gain through class initiatives as they organize school and community recreational programs. They reflect and expand on personal leadership skills through peer-teaching experiences with mentors. This course is open to grade 11 and 12 students.

Leadership 11 – YCPA-1A
Leadership 12 – YCPA-2A

This course offers students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and practice theories through a variety of in-school and out-of-school experiences such as spirit weeks, school and grade specific events. Through consultation and collaboration with other “leadership” groups in the school such as Student Council, Athletic Leadership, SOAR and clubs, you will learn the skills of effective leaders. This course is intended to be student driven. Students will be a part of organizing, planning and participating in school events. The leadership class will help school counsellors, and administration with school-based events such as Open House, Teacher conferences, fundraisers etc. This class is an ideal fit for students who are passionate about building leadership skills through enhancing school community and cultivating school spirit. The success of the course and our year as leaders at Port Moody is dependent on what you as an individual and you, as a group, are willing to invest. Assessment is derived from a student’s participation and completion of leadership reflections and assignments.

This is a full-year linear course that runs outside of the normal timetable.