Grade 9 Course Planning Overview
Discover the diverse range of Grade 9 courses, electives, and extracurricular options available. From core subjects like English and Mathematics to specialized electives in fine arts and applied skills, students have an array of choices to tailor their academic journey. Explore opportunities in language studies, fine arts, applied skills, and unique programs like IB Diploma and Young Entrepreneurship. Plan your academic path effectively with this comprehensive guide.
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Course Planning Grade 8 into 9
1) Grade 9 courses Today s 2) Electives 3) Course Planning sheet Agenda
Your C. Walton A-L 981-1173 S. McAllen M-Z 981-1326 new Ms. Grade 8/9 981-1327 Maureen counsellor By last name of student or grade will be
Grade 9 COURSES 1. English 9 (Transitional or L.A.) 2. Social Studies (Transitional or L.A.) 3. Mathematics 9 4. Science 9 5. Physical Education 9 (OR Academies) 6. Language 9 (OR ELD or Elective) 7. Fine Arts Elective 8. Applied Skills Elective 9. Optional before/after school courses: AM (Choir, Band) PM (Theatre Production, Honours Choir)
ELECTIVES for grade 9
MATH Math 9 for grade 9 Enriched Math 9 (by recommendation only) Pre-Apprenticeship Math 9
LANGUAGE ELECTIVES French 9 Japanese 9* Mandarin 9* for grade 9 Spanish 9* *Beginner Level Course **Students do not need a language to graduate
FINE ARTS ELECTIVES Music: Rock Band Jazz Band (audition) Intro to Guitar Media: Animation & Video 9 Art 9 Photography 9 Outside Timetable: Concert Band Theatre Production Dance Crew Choir Dance 9 for grade 9 Drama 9 Directing & Scriptwriting 9 (by recommendation) Musical Theatre 9
APPLIED SKILLS ELECTIVES Information Technology 9 Drafting & Design 9* Energy & Power 9 Woodwork 9 Food & Nutrition 9 Textile Studies 9* *could also satisfy Fine Art requirement for grade 9
District F.A.S.T. (First Aid Swim Training)* Pursuit* IB Diploma YELL (Young Entrepreneurship and Leadership Launchpad ACE-IT (Accelerated Credit Enrolment to Industry Training) Carpentry Program ACE-IT Culinary Arts Program (through Carson Graham) Premier District Academies* Programs *available to grade 9 students
Dance Fencing Field Hockey Hockey Kickboxing Robotics Rugby Soccer Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball Ballet Baseball (boys only) Basketball Academies Open to grade 9s
some learning outside of the school translates to school credit must be approved/authorized by ministry credits given upon successful completion of these learning activities developed and/or offered outside of the BC school system External Courses **keep these certificates/letters and show to counsellor in grade 10
External Music (eg. RCM) Dance (eg. RAD) Language Drama/speech/communication (eg. RCM Drama) Sports (Regional/Provincial Level) Youth Development (Girl Guides) Industrial and Occupational (eg. Drivers Ed, NLS, Ski/Snowboard Level 1) Courses Some Examples
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