Academic and applied courses identify
high expectations for all students. They vary in the
balance between essential concepts and additional requirements
and balance between the theory and application. For
Grade 9, students will choose between academic and applied
courses in Math, English, Science, Geography and French.
Locally developed courses will be available in Math,
Science, and English. A student's experience in academic,
applied and locally developed courses in Grade 9 will
give him/her the information they need to select the
type of course in Grade 10 that will best suit their
strengths, interests and goals. Students considering
a level change at the end of Grade 9 are strongly advised
to meet with a Guidance counselor.
Academic
Courses: focus on the essential concepts of the discipline
plus additional related concepts. They develop students knowledge
and skills by emphasizing the theoretical and abstract aspects
of the subject and incorporate practical application as appropriate.
Generally, academic courses in Grade 10 serve as prerequisites
for University Preparation courses at the senior level.
Applied
Courses: focus on the core concepts. While course work
exposes students to both theories and practical applications,
the emphasis is on practical applications. Course work relates
to familiar real life situations and provides students with the
opportunity for “hands on” application of concepts
they learn. Generally, Applied courses in Grade 10 serve as prerequisites
for College Preparation courses at the senior level.
Open
Courses: have one set of expectations for that subject
and are appropriate for all students. These courses are designed
to provide students with a broad educational base that will prepare
them for their studies in grades 11 and 12 and help prepare them
for their role in society.
Locally
Developed Courses: are courses which the school board
may seek permission to offer. Such courses are designed to meet
the particular needs of students in their schools. These courses
are not described in Ministry Curriculum Policy documents. School
boards are allowed to develop one course in Grade 10 Science or
Grade 10 History. The PVNC Catholic District School Board will
offer the Grade 10 History course. Successful completion of these
courses prepares students to proceed to Grade 11 Workplace Preparation
courses.
K
courses: are courses that are designed specifically for
exceptional pupils with high needs. The focus is to give these
pupils skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Each
student's timetable will be designed to meet their individual
needs. Examples of K courses include: Numeracy and Numbers, Personal
Life Skills, and Language and Communication Development. The student’s
achievement is not assessed according to the assessment policies
in provincial curriculum policy documents but in relation to the
expectations of student’s IEP (Individual Education Plan).
Credits are NOT granted for these courses since they consist of
alternative expectations.
Advanced
Placement Programs: are programs which allow students
who are gifted in particular areas to be supported in accelerated
programming which may lead to a first-year university credit or
placement. During the 2007/2008 school year, it is hoped that
Holy Trinity will offer Advanced Placement opportunities for grade
9, 10, and 11 students in English literature and for grade 12
students in Calculus.
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