Course Descriptions


 

Art

Our art courses teach students the fundamentals of how to draw.  Students are then exposed to various mediums: pencil, colour pencil, and water colour.  We offer four levels: Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, and Art 4.

本校開辦兒童畫班。有意參加者,請致電校務處或在學校內查詢。

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Chinese Language (Cantonese and Putonghua)

Our Chinese courses are intensive and cover a wide variety of aspects of Putonghua or Cantonese.  For these Chinese language courses, a wide range of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are covered.  Relevant Chinese history and culture is also incorporated.  Textbooks and workbooks are used throughout the courses.  One intention of these programs is to prepare students to take the Grades 9 course in Putonghua or Cantonese in high school.  Classes are two hours each and are offered at the following levels: pre-school (for students who are three years old), preparation 1 and 2 (JK and SK), and levels 1 to 8 (Grades 1 to 8).

For Chinese School information, please click the following : 

CHINESE SCHOOL     

Chinese Conversation (Putonghua)

For the Putonghua conversation courses, various in-class exercises and homework assignments are used to help students develop strong speaking and listening skills.  Classes are one hour each and are offered at the following levels: junior, intermediate, and senior.

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English

English JK to English 8

Our regular English program starts from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.  The courses are designed to complement the Ontario English curriculum.  However, more emphasis is placed on grammar and writing techniques.  Aspects of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are covered.  Students currently taking English as a Second Language (ESL) courses should consult with Marilake administrative staff to select an appropriate course level.

English 9 - Creative Writing Level 1

This course introduces students to various aspects of creative writing.  Many writing assignments and projects will be assigned throughout the course to develop students' skills and techniques of creative writing.  This course is particularly suitable for students who have completed English 8 or Creative Writing Junior.

English 10 - Creative Writing Level 2

Continuing the creative writing skills developed in Creative Writing Level 1, this course focuses on various aspects of literature.  There will also be an emphasis on understanding various types of English literature from many countries around the world.  Students will be expected to write literature review, literature analysis, and be assigned larger writing assignments and projects.  By the end of this course, students will become more competent writers, and will be ready for the challenges of senior level high school English.

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French

French Beginner 1, 2, and 3

French Beginner 1 assumes students have had no prior knowledge of the French language.  Various aspects of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are covered.  These three courses together ensure students develop a strong foundation in French.

French Levels 1 to 6

These courses follow the French immersion curriculum approach.  The courses are also designed to benefit students in French School, extended French, and core French.  Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are covered.  Newly registered students are advised to take an assessment test to ensure they are placed in the appropriate classes.

The following table provides a rough idea of which levels students should be placed in.  However, newly registered students are advised to take an assessment test to ensure they are placed in the appropriate classes.

Marilake French Course

Day School Grade

French Beginner 1

Grade 3 - 4

French Beginner 2

Grade 4 - 5

French Beginner 3

Grade 5 - 6

French Level 1

Grade 6 - 7

French Level 2

Grade 7 - 8

French Level 3

Grade 8 - 9

French Level 4

Grade 9 - 10

French Level 5

Grade 10 - 11

French Level 6

Grade 11

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Mathematics

Mathematics JK to Mathematics 8

These advanced courses designed to exceed Ontario's curriculum expectations by one year.  For example, the Mathematics 6 course covers material from the Ontario mathematics curriculum for Grade 7.  Challenging problems are used throughout these courses to enhance students' problem solving skills.  A goal of these courses is to encourage students to develop stronger analytical thinking skills.

Mathematics 9

This course covers all aspects of the Ontario curriculum for Grade 9 Academic, Principles of Mathematics.  Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills.

Mathematics 10

This course enables students to broaden their understanding of the three key topics in the Grade 10 Academic, Principles of Mathematics course. They are: Quadratic Relations, Analytic Geometry, and Trigonometry. This course also provides a review of polynomials. Enrichment topics in systems of linear equations and linear programming are also introduced. Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills. Classes are 90 minutes each and run for one semester only.

Mathematics 11

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Ontario curriculum for Grade 11 University Preparation course in mathematics.  Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills.  Classes are 90 minutes each and run for one semester only.

Mathematics 12 -- Advanced Functions

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Ontario curriculum for Grade 12 University Preparation course..  Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills.  Classes are 90 minutes each and run for one semester only.

Mathematics 12 -- Calculus & Vectors

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Ontario curriculum for Grade 12 University Preparation course, the calculus & vectors portion of the Grade 12 University Preparation course.  Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills.  Classes are 90 minutes each and run for one semester only.

Mathematics 12 -- Data Management

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Ontario curriculum for Grade 12 University Preparation course, Mathematics for Data Management.  Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills.  Classes are 90 minutes each and run for one semester only.

Mathematics 12 -- Advanced Calculus

Prerequisite: Completion of Marilake's Advanced Functions and Calculus course, or clearance from Marilake School Administration

This course is designed for students who plan to take the AP (Advanced Placement) exam or who want to learn more to prepare for university.  Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills.  Classes are 90 minutes each and run for one semester only.

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*Science

Elementary Science

This course introduces elementary school students (grades 6, and 7) to science.  Various aspects of basic biology, chemistry, and physics are covered.

Pre-High School Science

This course introduces grades 8, and 9 students to science.  Various aspects of basic biology, chemistry, and physics are covered.

Science 10

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Ontario curriculum for Grade 10 Academic Science course.  Various aspects of basic biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy are covered.  Appropriate experiments will also be demonstrated by the instructor. 

Physics 11

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Ontario curriculum for Grade 11 University Preparation course in physics.  Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills.  Classes are 90 minutes each and run for one semester only.

Physics 12

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Ontario curriculum for Grade 12 University Preparation course in physics.  Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills.  Classes are 90 minutes each and run for one semester only.

Chemistry 11, 12

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the principles and theories in Chemistry of the Ontario curriculum for Grade 11, 12 University Preparation course.  Challenging problems are used throughout the course to enhance students' problem solving skills.  Classes are 90 minutes each and run for one semester only.

* Experiments will only be discussed theoretically in these courses.

* No laboratory work will be performed.

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Coaching lessons 個別補習(Other than the Regular Saturday Programs)

After School or Saturday (One on One or small group) Coaching lessons  (Registration open !)

Objective :

To help your child succeed in school by building study skills, attitude, confidence, and the know how to get better results on the home works for the day school subjects.

Plan :

Flexible schedule and tutoring plans are divided into one or two hours of instruction delivered several times a week depending on your child's learning need.

Location :

3030 Midland Ave. Unit 5, Marilake School Head Office

Time :

From Tuesday to Friday, between 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm ; OR Saturdays, between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

(one to two hour time slot to be determined by parent and the school.)

Enquiry :

please call 416-292-1515

(除星期六課程外)本校亦設 - 課餘個別補習   現正招生

目標:

協助你的孩子建立學習技巧、處事態度、自信,並在學校取得成功;在各學科取得更佳成績。

安排:

跟據學生的學習需要,補習時間及配套,可以彈性安排。每次一至兩小時,每星期進行數次。

地點:

3030 Midland Ave. Unit 5,  瑪莉諾學校校務處

時間:

星期二至五,下午三時至七時之間;或星期六,上午九時至下午四時。

 (每節一至兩小時,按家長要求及學校編排而定。)

查詢:

請致電校務處  416-292-1515

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