WELDING
Welding 30
Welding 20
Welding 10
YAP is available in these courses.
WELDING 10
*Prerequisite* –None
Welding 10 introduces students to welding shop practices, equipment and safety. Students learn how to use all shop tools associated with cutting, grinding, drilling, threading and welding. Students spend the majority of class time learning how to arc and gas weld. Projects are produced for both arc and gas welding components. The five units covered include:
Unit One: Shop Safety
Unit Two: Shop Tools
Unit Three: Arc Welding
Unit Four: Oxy- Acetylene Welding
Unit Five: Project Work
WELDING 20
*Prerequisite* –Welding 10
Welding 20 introduces students to vertical and horizontal position welds using both Arc and MIG welding. Students are also introduced to the cutting process using a gas torch and a plasma torch. This course offers exposure to new equipment and techniques. Students spend the majority of class time designing and producing their own projects. The eight units covered include:
Unit One: Safety
Unit Two: Terminology
Unit Three: Basic Metallurgy
Unit Four: Arc Welding
Unit Five: MIG Welding
Unit Six: Oxy-Acetylene cutting
Unit Seven: Plasma Cutting
Unit Eight: Projects
WELDING 30
*Prerequisite* –Welding 20
Welding 30 is designed to allow students to continue to develop skills in producing advanced positional welds using MIG, Arc and Gas Welding. Further exposure is given to specialty welding processes and equipment. The majority of the course is spent in a hands-on learning environment with students designing and producing their own projects. The eight units covered include:
Unit One: Safety
Unit Two: Electrodes
Unit Three: Welding Symbols
Unit Four: Oxy-Acetylene Welding
Unit Five: Oxy-Acetylene Cutting
Unit Six: Arc Welding
Unit Seven: MIG Welding
Unit Eight: Projects
WELDING 30 A & B (2 Credits)
*Prerequisite* - Welding 20
This class presents the same content taught in Welding 30. As well, further skills are developed through the introduction of more complex positional welds in Arc and MIG welding. This class also includes a work study component which exposes students to real world welding operations. The nine units covered include:
Unit One: Safety
Unit Two: Electrodes
Unit Three: Welding Symbols
Unit Four: Oxy-Acetylene Welding
Unit Five: Oxy-Acetylene Cutting
Unit Six: Arc Welding
Unit Seven: MIG Welding
Unit Eight: Projects
Unit Nine: Work Study
WOMEN IN TRADES (WIT) 10 / 20 (Female)
*Prerequisite* - none
This Practical and Applied Arts Survey course is designed to provide female students with the opportunity to learn practical skills in Construction, Welding and Automotive. These skills will not only help prepare them to deal with day to day problems with home and auto repairs but also provide them with knowledge for careers in these areas. Students will be working in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with other students who have a similar amount of skill level and experience.
PAA Survey Construction Modules:
Safety
Woods
Project Estimating
Measuring and Layout
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Stationary Power Tools
Fastness and Adhesives
Projects
PAA Survey Mechanics Modules:
Safety
Small Engines
Storage Batteries
Oil and Lubricants
Tires
Radiators and Coolants
PAA Survey Welding Modules:
Safety
Flat and Horizontal Welding Skills
Introductory Projects
TECHNOLOGY STUDIES / CAREER AND WORK EXPLORATION
CAREER AND WORK EXPLORATION
ABORIGINAL EDUCATION AND CAREER SUCCESS 10
*Prerequisite* - None
The aim of this course is to increase the probability of Aboriginal students’ success in an educational, employment and career setting. It will be delivered from an Aboriginal perspective and will help Aboriginal students in areas of confidence, time management, lifestyle management, transition, careers and employment.
CAREER AND WORK EXPLORATION 20
*Prerequisite* –None
This course consists of in-class learning as well as 64 hours of workplace learning that offers the students the opportunity to access career development information in a school and workplace setting. Career and Work Exploration focuses on career awareness and explores the stages of the career development continuum. Students engage in a variety of interactive classroom activities relating to career planning, portfolio development, employability skills, transferable skills, and labour and safety issues as they apply to young workers in a workplace setting.
CAREER AND WORK EXPLORATION 30
*Prerequisite* – None
This course consists of in-class learning as well as 64 hours of workplace learning that provides students with an opportunity to engage in a career planning process through the development of a career portfolio, and the study of employability skills, job search skills and labour and safety issues in the changing world of work.
SCHEDULING NOTE:
Students who enrol in the Career and Work Exploration 20 and Career and Work Exploration 30 courses must be prepared to spend time outside of the school day to complete the required work placement hours.
COMMUNICATION MEDIA
CM 10
CM 20
CM 30
COMMUNICATION MEDIA 10
*Prerequisite* –None
Prepare for tomorrow today. This class offers exciting and innovative ways to communicate through video, audio, and multimedia productions. Career exploration and preparation will help students understand the challenges and opportunities presented by existing and developing technologies. The goals of this class are to enable students to utilize the tools of technology to enhance their knowledge and enhance their ability to be successful in their future. The seven units covered include:
Unit One: Introduction to CM
Unit Two: Beginning Video Production
Unit Three: Digital Photography
Unit Four: Beginning Multimedia Production
Unit Five: Introductory Audio Production
Unit Six: Special Effects (Optional)
Unit Seven: Animation (Optional)
Communication Media 10 *online* option
COMMUNICATION MEDIA 20
*Prerequisite* –Communication Media 10 Preferred
This course increases students’ understanding of important knowledge, skills, and abilities required in the creation of audio, video, and multimedia products. Students will be engaged in more complex processes than they experienced at Level 10, and will participate in one or more production projects. Post-production activities may be minimal at this level. Students will be expected to increase their understanding of all three of audio, video, and multimedia production.
Unit One: Intermediate Video Production
Unit Two: Intermediate Audio
Unit Three: Intermediate Multimedia
Unit Four: Intermediate Production
Unit Five: Special Effects
Communication Media 20 *online* option
COMMUNICATION MEDIA 30
*Prerequisite* –Communication Media 20 Preferred
This course will consist of an advanced production project utilizing all previous knowledge in multimedia, audio and video. There will also be an intensive script writing study along with a look at future technological advances and animation. If available, a work-study component may be added. The five units covered include:
Unit One: Advanced Production Project
Unit Two: Software and Technology Research
Unit Three: Scriptwriting
Unit Four: Independent Study
Unit Five: Animation
Communication Media 30 *online* option
PHOTO-GRAPHICS
Photo-Graphics 10
Photography 20
PHOTO-GRAPHICS 10
*Pre-requisite* - None
This course introduces students to Photography and Graphic Arts as it relates to business and industry today. Students will examine the fundamentals of photography and graphic arts design through the use of technology and manipulation of other resources. Links to personal use and career pathways will be explored. This course may lead to Graphic Arts 20 and 30 course offerings.
PHOTOGRAPHY 20
*Pre-requisite* - Photo-Graphics 10 Preferred
This course consists of 10 Core units of study that build upon Photo-Graphics 10. There are five optional units of study that cover Photojournalism, Retouching and Hand Colouring, Work Study Preparation and Follow up Activities, Work Study, and Extended Study.
Unit One: Safety
Unit Two: Camera Lenses & Related Accessories
Unit Three: Printing Papers: Black & White and Colour
Unit Four: Artificial Lighting – Electronic Flash
Unit Five: Additional Black & White Printing Techniques
Unite Six: Colour Photographic Films
Unit Seven: Intermediate Digital Photography
Unit Eight: Critiquing Photographs
Unit Nine: Professional Portfolios
Unit Ten: Colour Film Development – Reversal Processing
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Miller Comprehensive High School recognizes overall academic achievement through Major Honour and Honour awards at each grade level. Excellence in specific subject areas is also acknowledged at the annual awards ceremony held each fall. Grade 12 Honour Awards, Top Academic Awards, Subject and Leadership Awards are presented at the Graduation Exercises in June of each year.
Honour Roll
The Honour Roll consists of Major Awards and Honour Awards. A Major Honour Award is presented to a student who has achieved an academic average of 90% or higher. An Honour Award is presented to a student who has achieved an academic average between 80% and 89.9% Exact Honour Roll criteria for each program and grade level can be found in the Miller Student Agenda Books. Only final marks achieved the first time the course is taken will be used in the calculation of these awards. Credits earned at Miller, through on-line learning, or at a high school from which a student transfers will be considered in the honour roll average.
Undergraduate Awards
Top Academic Awards:
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Grade 9
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Grade 10
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Grade 11
Subject Awards:
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These are determined by subject specific criteria.
Graduation Awards
Top Academic Awards:
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Chancellery of Canadian Order & Decoration, Rideau Hall – Governor General’s Academic Medal
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Regina Catholic Schools Academic Proficiency Award
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Grads of 1988 – Top Academic Student (Modified Courses)
Grade 12 Subject Awards:
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These are determined by subject specific criteria.
Leadership Awards: (Award specific criteria, voted on by the Miller Staff)
Catholic Leadership Award
Honourable J. McIntyre Award
Indigenous Student Achievement Award
Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions Award
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Archbishop Daniel Bohan - Archbishop’s Award
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B.J. Grebinski Award of Excellence
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Mrs. L. Selinger - Gary J. Selinger Humanitarian Award
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Reverend Monsignor Kenneth E. Miller, P.H. - J.P. Miller Award
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Knights of Columbus Council #1247 Achievement Award
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Miller Staff Award
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The Cronin Family - Shannon Cronin Memorial Award
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Pearl Shymko / Darlene Solie - Student Achievement Award (Alternative Program)
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Regina Catholic Schools Teachers’ Association (RCSTA) School Spirit Award
The Allan and Darlene Exner Scholarships
Four $1250 scholarships are awarded annually to graduating Miller students who:
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Have attended Miller Grades 9 through 12
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Are in good academic standing
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Are enrolled in a post-secondary program for the fall after graduation
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Have significant school based extra-curricular involvement and community volunteer activity outside of Christian Service hours.
Applicants must submit a 250-300 word essay on the value of education and their reason(s) for their post-secondary program of choice. Applicants must provide references as well as proof of enrolment at the post-secondary institution they are attending.
A minimum of two of the four Scholarships shall be awarded to graduates enrolled in a trade or apprenticeship program.
Application forms are available in Miller Student Services as of December 1st each year. The Application Deadline is April 30th (or the previous Friday if April 30th lands on a weekend).
EXTRA CURRICULAR AWARDS
Extra-Curricular Points System
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All clubs and sports are assigned a maximum point value. Students can earn points in their chosen club or sport by participating fully, by demonstrating commitment, leadership, and by living the Marauder Code of Honour. Check with your coaches and advisors to find out about the Extra Curricular point system.
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Points are accumulated for each activity a student participates in and at the end of the school term students who have accumulated 15 to 29 points will earn a Marauder Extra Curricular Award and those who have accumulated 30 plus points will earn a Marauder Plus Extra Curricular Award. Awards are given out in the spring of each year.
Miller Athlete of the Year
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Awarded to grade 11 or 12 students, male and female
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Based solely on involvement in RHSAA and SHSAA sport only.
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The award is given to the student-athlete who best displays athleticism and skill in their sport(s)
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The student also demonstrates leadership, commitment and sportsmanship in their sport(s) as per the Miller Marauder Code of Honour
Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School Course Description Booklet
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