Grade 9 Program

The Grade Nine Program contains nine courses. Students will be enrolled in eight courses and the learning objectives of Career Education 9 will be integrated throughout the year. Unlike the Grade 8 academic courses that run year long, courses in grade 9 follow the Semester system like the majority of the school. Each student completes 4 courses in the first half of the year, then completes another 4 courses in the second half of the year.

Required Courses
1. English 9
2. Social Studies 9
3. Science 9
4. Principles of Math 9, Fundamentals Math 9 or Honors Math
5. Physical & Health Education 9

Elective Courses
6. Any Grade 9 Arts Education course
7. Any Grade 9 ADST course
8. Any Grade 9 elective (This could be a second Arts Education or ADST course if you wish.)

You will find a complete list and description of all North Delta Secondary School courses in this book.

Students requiring ELL 9 or Academic Strategies 9, please discuss your course selection with your counselor, LST teacher or ELL teacher.

Connections 9 Cohort

Imagine…

• being active and moving around while learning with like-minded classmates.
• learning outdoors and connecting with nature.
• basing your learning around big ideas and themes that connect the core subjects together.
• exploring and connecting your learning to the local community.

If this sounds interesting to you, sign up for the Connections 9 Cohort. Connections 9 is a cohort for grade 9 students who wish to engage with and learn more about the natural environment and surrounding communities by looking at topics such as climate change and finding solutions to problems at the local and/or global level. By selecting the Connections 9 cohort, students will complete the following required courses:

• English 9
• Socials 9
• Science 9
• Physical & Health Education 9

The courses will emphasize the exploration of nearby natural, outdoor environments by regularly engaging in field trips such as visiting Stanley Park, the Burns Bog, Delta Watershed, Steveston Village, and local Ecology Centers. Cohort teachers will work together closely so that students can engage in cross-curricular learning that integrates the core subject areas and draws on thematic connections. The required courses in this grade 9 cohort are designed to ensure that all of the necessary and mandatory curriculum is covered while also:

• learning through experiences in our local environment.
• helping students develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
• providing positive personal growth experiences that help students develop character.
• creating opportunities for development of leadership skills and community engagement.

*NEW* Connections 10 Cohort

Imagine…

• being active and moving around while learning with like minded classmates.
• learning outdoors and connecting with nature.
• basing your learning around big ideas and themes that connect the core subjects together.
• exploring and connecting your learning to the local community.

If this sounds interesting to you, sign up for the Connections 10 Cohort.

Connections 10 is a cohort for grade 10 students who wish to engage with and learn more about the natural environment and surrounding communities by looking at topics such as climate change and finding solutions to problems at the local and/or global level. Students will at times learn closely with students from Connections 9 cohort and will be expected to develop and exercise leadership and mentorship skills. By selecting the Connections 10 cohort, students will complete the following required courses:

• English 10
• Socials 10
• Science 10
• Physical & Health Education 10

The courses will emphasize the exploration of nearby natural, outdoor environments by regularly engaging in field trips such as visiting Stanley Park, the Burns Bog, Delta Watershed, Steveston Village, and local Ecology Centers. Cohort teachers will work together closely so that students can engage in cross-curricular learning that integrates the core subject areas and draws on thematic connections. The required courses in this grade 10 cohort are designed to ensure that all of the necessary and mandatory curriculum is covered while also:

• learning through experiences in our local environment.
• helping students develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
• providing positive personal growth experiences that help students develop character.
• creating opportunities for development of leadership skills and community engagement.

NOTE: Students in English 10 will complete an inquiry project where they will be able to meet the requirements of either the pre-existing and required literary studies/creative writing 10, or literary studies/new media 10 to meet graduation requirements.