Grade 09 Courses
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Community Leadership 9, 10, 11, 12
If you want to get out and get involved in your school and community, this is the class for you. Students will have the opportunity to participate in planning activities such as school-wide breakfasts, special assemblies, a talent show, school dance and large school spirit events. Students can expect to… Read more
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Drama 9/10
Drama 9/10: The focus of the course will be on team building and developing an understanding of drama. Students will study stage fighting, improvisation, role drama, characterization and play building.
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Éducation Physique & Santé 9/10
The goal of this course is to encourage students to engage in daily physical and health education in a French-speaking environment. Students will develop their physical literacy, healthy living, and mental well-being skills while exploring: The benefits of lifelong physical activity on the development of a healthy lifestyle. How healthy… Read more
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English 9
Working individually and collaboratively, students will explore a variety of oral, visual, digital and written texts, including First Peoples and Canadian perspectives, and reflect on their different purposes, audiences and messages. Students will synthesize an understanding of the social, cultural and personal connections of the texts by extending their critical… Read more
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English 9 Honours
In English 9 Honours, students are exposed to a wider variety of more advanced thematically based literature, in addition to some of the regular curriculum texts. The craft of academic paragraph and essay writing is emphasized as well as some creative writing. The course affords students the opportunity to develop… Read more
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Français Langue 9
This is a course that is required for the completion of the French Immersion program in British Columbia. This course helps students to refine their French language skills and encourages the use of French in everyday activities. Students will continue their study of French language and culture with a focus… Read more
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French 9
Build your knowledge of the French language and culture. This is a course for those with little experience with French. It will continue the introduction to spoken and written work. Students will learn basic vocabulary, pronunciation, sentence structure, reading and writing. Theme-based projects on food, music, sports, travel and film… Read more
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Information Technology 9
Information Technology 9 is a survey course that is intended for students at all levels of experience and ability with computers. Students will learn many valuable skills that will help them in many of their other courses. Students will become proficient in using Google Apps, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation… Read more
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Mathematics 9
This course completes the grade 7 to 9 module of the Western Canada Protocol Mathematics Curriculum. Course content includes operations with rational numbers, similarity, polynomials, equations and inequalities, linear functions, circle geometry, and statistics. Upon completion of this course students must choose which Mathematics stream to continue on with: Workplace… Read more
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Mathematics 9 Honours
The curriculum is the same as Mathematics 9. This is a rigorous course designed to expand on the theories and problem-solving skills as prescribed in the Mathematics 9 curriculum. Students should have earned a B grade or higher in grade 8 math.
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Music 9: Concert Band
This program is designed for students who play an instrument. Students will be evaluated on participation/effort, attitude, behaviour, attendance and the development and improvement of technical skills and musicianship, as well as theory. Topics of study include ear training, music theory, development of listening skills, sight-reading and instrumental performance techniques.
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Physical and Health Education 9
Students have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that contribute to living a healthy and active lifestyle. Student will participate in activities to help promote the benefits of lifelong physical activity including: individual activities, dual activities, as well as games and rhythmic movement activities such as volleyball,… Read more
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Science 9
This course functions as an introduction to science at the secondary level and is necessary for scientific literacy, developing critical thinking skills, and engaging with scientific concepts and topics that are essential for citizenship. Major topics include lab safety, the chemical nature of elements and matter, electricity and electric current,… Read more
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Science 9 Honours
A Science 9 Honours class will be offered to highly motivated student with an A or a high B in Science 8 and Mathematics 8.
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Sciences Humaines 9
Socials 9 will allow students to gain an understanding of how local, regional and global issues and events have shaped the world in which they live. Students will study the period between 1750 and 1919, as well as the physiographic regions of Canada.
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Social Studies 9
Social Studies 9 considers a wide range of thematic topics that not only explain Canada’s development as a nation from 1750 to 1919, but also provides a foundation for deeper exploration of places, people, and history beyond our borders. Thematic topics of study include: political, social, economic and technological revolutions…. Read more
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Spanish 9
Did you know that almost half of the population in the Western Hemisphere speaks Spanish? Why not prepare yourself for future travel? In Spanish 9, students learn basic vocabulary, pronunciation, sentence structure, reading and writing. Students enjoy films, music and discussions about Spanish and Latin American culture. This course is… Read more
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Visual Arts 9
Discover your hidden talents. A foundation course for students with little formal art experience who wish to explore art concepts and build skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery and sculpture. Material might include graphite, coloured pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolour, acrylic, styrofoam, lino, clay… You will discover many approaches to expressing… Read more
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Workplace Mathematics 9
This course is designed for students who struggle with mathematics and need to review a number of concepts from earlier grades. At the conclusion of this course it is expected that students will be able to perform basic operations, demonstrate application and problem-solving skills and be ready to take regular… Read more
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Yoga for Mindfulness 9/11/12
Yoga for mindfulness is a holistic pursuit of wellness. In this course, students will experience the health benefits of yoga and develop their well-being and personal management skills – skills which will help them to balance school, work and other life priorities. Students will use yoga, meditation, breathing techniques and… Read more
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