1. TRANSITION to High School Where students and staff have ...
Strong Hearts, Bright Minds,
and Be the Best We Can.

2. Grade 9 Course Selection
6 Compulsory Courses
English
Math
Science
Geography
French
Physical Education

3. Grade 9 Course Selection
2 Optional Courses from:
Drama
Music
Visual Arts
Information and Communications
Technology and Business
Learning Strategies
Food and Nutrition
Exploring Technology

4. Choosing courses for success

5. Academic Courses (1D0) Theory and abstract thinking Faster pace
More independent learning
More homework
Leads to University level courses in Gr. 11 & 12
Ideal for Gr. 8 students achieving Level 3 (70%) or higher

6. Applied Courses (1P0) Same concepts as academic courses
Practical applications and real-life connections
Slower pace
More hands on and teacher guided instruction
Leads to College level courses in Gr. 11 & 12
Ideal for Gr. 8 students achieving Level 1 and 2 (69% or lower)

7. Applied or Academic....which one??
Consider your learning skills and academic achievement
Please take teacher’s recommendations into account
Think of your post-secondary plans
Remember you don’t have to take ALL academic or ALL applied, you can take a combination of both academic and applied courses

8. Grade 8 Course selection: Opens Nov
Grade 8 Course selection: Opens Nov. 14, 2016 Please contact feeder school for exact dates

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