The Streamed Curriculum



Grades 9 and 10 courses will be offered in three streams, which will emphasize different approaches to learning and demonstration of subject mastery. Grade 11 and 12 courses are offered in four streams: Workplace, College, University/College and University.

ACADEMIC COURSES – Grades 9 and 10
Academic level courses will teach essential concepts of a subject and explore related material. Knowledge and skills in the subject will be developed through both theory and abstract thinking as a basis for future learning.

APPLIED COURSES – Grades 9 and 10
Applied courses cover the essential concepts of a subject. Knowledge and skills will be developed through both theory and practical applications; however, the focus will be on practical applications. In applied courses familiar, real-life situations will be used to illustrate ideas and opportunities will be given for hands-on applications of concepts. Students who wish to change course streams may be required to complete a non-credit transition course of up to 30 hours to assure all concepts have been mastered. This will be determined through teacher recommendation and at the Principal's discretion.

LOCALLY DEVELOPED COURSES
Locally developed compulsory courses are available to assist students who have significant gaps in knowledge, conceptual understanding and Skills in the compulsory subject areas of English, Mathematics and Science.

OPEN COURSES – Grades 9 – 11 and a few Grade 12
Open courses include curriculum expectations suitable for all students and are designed to provide students with a broad educational base.

CHOICE OF APPLIED AND ACADEMIC COURSES IN GRADE 9 AND 10
The following courses are offered in both the academic and applied streams in Grade 9 and Grade 10.

Open level courses are available in a variety of subject areas.