Grade 11 Academics
Iqra Islamic School offers a dynamic and diverse educational environment
that’s designed to engage and excite high school students. Our
teachers use advanced teaching methods to deepen your engagement
and spark your curiosity. You’ll experience a variety of learning styles, such
as working in groups, participating in discussions, conducting guided
inquiries, combining online and classroom learning, applying critical
thinking, and engaging in hands-on activities. These methods help you
develop a passion for learning and discover your unique strengths and
interests. We value diverse ways of understanding and encourage you
to find your own voice and direction. At Iqra Islamic School, you’ll learn to
become more independent and embrace the core values that guide our
community
Iqra’s Technology Program
1 Device Program (Apple MacBook Air)
Students in grades 9 and 10 will receive their own Apple MacBook Air. At Iqra Islamic School, we are committed to integrating modern technology into our educational practices to
enhance learning and prepare our students for the digital age.Each student in grades 9 and 10 will be equipped with their own Apple MacBook Air. This initiative is designed to provide
students with the tools necessary for a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Whether it’s researching, creating presentations, or engaging in innovative software applications, the
laptops will be central to daily educational activities. This investment also reflects our dedication to ensuring that students are proficient with up-to-date technology and are prepared for
future academic and professional environments.
Microsoft 365 Account (Email & More)
At Iqra Islamic School, each student is assigned their own email account, which serves as a vital communication tool within our educational ecosystem. This school-provided email
facilitates direct and secure interactions between teachers and administration. It ensures that students receive important school announcements, access educational resources, and
participate in school-related activities. Students have access to Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more. Do not share your password with anyone.
IqraNET
IqraNet serves as the digital backbone of Iqra Islamic School, streamlining school management and communication. This comprehensive platform enhances the educational experience
by facilitating seamless interactions between students, teachers, and parents. IqraNET will display your schedule, current grades, assessments, upcoming school events, and a lot more.
To access IqraNET, simply sign in using your school-provided email.
Crowdmark
Crowdmark is a cutting-edge digital grading platform adopted by Iqra Islamic School to enhance the way students receive feedback on their work. This tool allows teachers to
efficiently evaluate assignments and provide detailed, actionable feedback directly to students. The intuitive interface of Crowdmark enables students to easily access their graded work
and teacher comments.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Accounting Essentials (30S)
Accounting Essentials helps students gain an understanding of basic accounting. With an emphasis on accounting for a service business, students will apply their knowledge and skills to complete the stages of the accounting cycle. Accounting Essentials provides the fundamentals of accounting and is a good choice for students who plan to further their finance studies in Accounting Systems (0310). Students interested in pursuing post-secondary studies in any business discipline will benefit considerably by completing this course.
Venture Development (30S)
Venture Development builds upon the concepts and ideas studied in Entrepreneurship (0319). Students focus on planning, creating, implementing,
evaluating, and growing their own business venture. Venture Development is designed for students interested in starting their own business and in furthering their knowledge of
business ownership and management principles.
Business Communications (30S)
Business Communications focuses on communication skills and techniquesthat are essential in business. Students will develop effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and visual
comunication skills. They will also learn how to use current technologies to create communications that are clear, concise, and designed for business. Business Communications is
designed for students interested in pursuing post-secondary studies in the business field. It is also a desirable course option for future entrepreneurs or any individual who wants to
develop effective workplace communication skills.
Arabic
Currently in Development
English Language Arts Comprehensive Focus (30S)
The concepts and outcomes of English Language Arts 30S will help students learn to think critically and to function more effectively within their community. They will examine issues that are relevant to their lives and focus on every day applications of language. Students will be exposed to materials to further develop their literacy skills and enable them to respond to, and interact with, a variety of pragmatic and aesthetic texts. Pragmatic texts may include newspapers, documentaries, television, magazines, the Internet, film and novels. Aesthetic texts set out to appeal to the imagination, senses and feelings and may include novels, modern drama, Shakespeare, poetry, film, short prose and media.
Islamic Studies
Currently in Development.
Pre-Calculus Mathematics (30S)
The Grade 11 Mathematics curriculum emphasizes functions and relations, with a strong focus on quadratic functions, trigonometric equations, and solving quadratic, rational, radical, and absolute value equations. In trigonometry, students explore the three primary ratios of angles ranging from 0° to 360° and apply the sine and cosine laws to solve problems. Key topics also include linear and quadratic inequalities, systems of linear and non-linear equations, and an in-depth examination of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. Students enrolled in this course will need a scientific calculator.
Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
Grade 11 students at Iqra Islamic School must select at least one science course from the options available: Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, or Physics 30S. Students have the opportunity to enroll in more than one science course if they wish.
Biology 30S primarily explores human body systems, with initial studies in biochemistry and cell structure and function. Chemistry 30S continues building on the foundational skills and knowledge from Grade 10 Science, covering topics such as the physical properties of matter, chemical nomenclature, mole relationships, chemical reactions, gas laws, solutions, stoichiometry, and organic chemistry.
The Physics 30S program focuses on mechanics, examining properties of motion (time, displacement, velocity, and acceleration), dynamics (force applications, vector algebra, and Newton’s Laws of Motion), momentum, impulse, energy, and the laws of Conservation of Momentum and Energy.
These courses are designed to deepen understanding and prepare students for further studies in these fields.
Social Studies - History of Canada (30F)
This course helps Grade 11 students investigate aspects of Canadian history and understand the idea of citizenship. Students conduct research on guiding questions to learn about the
history of Canada from before the arrival of Europeans to the present.
Students practice historical thinking and build an understanding of these themes in Canadian history:
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples
French-English Duality
Identity, Diversity, and Citizenship
Governance and Economics
Canada and the World