Inquiry Learning

An Advanced IDS course provides students who have an interest or passion with the unique opportunity to pursue this Inquiry subject in greater depth and receive 2-4 credits towards graduation. The Inquiry must be rigorous and developed through a consultative process involving the student and the teachers with standards designed to maintain a high level of quality in the work undertaken. Prerequisite: Foundations of Inquiry 11. An Independent Directed Studies course provides a student the opportunity to: 

• develop and refine research skills 
• develop collaboration and networking skills 
• reach beyond conventional course boundaries 
• develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
• work with others who share similar interests on a local or global basis 
• work with community members 
• add a unique dimension to their portfolio 
• develop skills that prepare them for post-secondary success 

Foundations of Inquiry 11 is an opportunity for students to learn about the inquiry process as well as complete an inquiry-based project into a topic or learning area of their choice. Previous students have researched sustainable development goals, built trailers, created lessons and presentations, started a business, written stories, made movies, organized programs or events, served their community and worked on a school-wide area of growth (like Equity and Inclusion, Academic programming, Showcasing student learning or Health and Wellness). 

*Please note: Interested students may take Foundations of Inquiry as a regular elective for 1 semester OR as a 9th course outside of the regular timetable during CENT time for the full year. Indicate your preference on the course selection sheet.