1. Grade Nine Courses Kenner 2015/2016

3. In Grade Nine You Need Eight Credits Six Compulsory Credits Six Compulsory Credits English English French French Geography Geography Mathematics Mathematics Healthy Active Living/Physical Education Healthy Active Living/Physical Education Science Science

4. English ENG 1D1 – English – Academic ENG 1D1 – English – Academic ENG 1P1 – English – Applied ENG 1P1 – English – Applied ENG 1L1 – English – Locally developed ENG 1L1 – English – Locally developed

5. French FSF 1D1 – French – Academic FSF 1D1 – French – Academic FSF 1P1 – French - Applied FSF 1P1 – French - Applied Note: Identified students who have been exempt from French should discuss substitution options with the Spec Ed dept.

6. Canadian & World Studies CGC 1D1 – Geography of Canada – Academic CGC 1D1 – Geography of Canada – Academic CGC 1P1 – Geography of Canada - Applied CGC 1P1 – Geography of Canada - Applied

7. Mathematics MPM 1D1 – Principles of Mathematics MPM 1D1 – Principles of Mathematics MFM 1P1 – Foundations of Mathematics MFM 1P1 – Foundations of Mathematics MAT 1L1 – Mathematics – Locally Developed MAT 1L1 – Mathematics – Locally Developed

8. Healthy Active Living PPL 1OG – Healthy Active Living Education – Girls PPL 1OG – Healthy Active Living Education – Girls PPL 1OB – Healthy Active Living Education – Boys PPL 1OB – Healthy Active Living Education – Boys

9. Science SNC 1D1 – Science – Academic SNC 1D1 – Science – Academic SNC 1P1 – Science – Applied SNC 1P1 – Science – Applied SNC 1L1 – Science – Locally Developed SNC 1L1 – Science – Locally Developed

10. In Grade Nine You Need Two Elective Credits, choose from: Two Elective Credits, choose from: Arts Arts Business Business Family Studies Family Studies Technology Technology

11. Arts ALC 1O1 – Comprehensive Arts ALC 1O1 – Comprehensive Arts AMU 1O1 – Music – Instrumental AMU 1O1 – Music – Instrumental AVI 1O1 – Visual Arts AVI 1O1 – Visual Arts ATC1O1- Dance ATC1O1- Dance

12. Business BTT 1O1 – Introduction to Technology in Business BTT 1O1 – Introduction to Technology in Business

13. Humanities & Social Sciences HFN 1O1 – Food & Nutrition HFN 1O1 – Food & Nutrition

14. Technology TIJ 1O1 – Exploring Technologies TIJ 1O1 – Exploring Technologies

15. Differences Between Applied & Academic Streams Applied Courses emphasize… PRACTICE PRACTICE Kinaesthetic (Hands-on) Learning Styles Kinaesthetic (Hands-on) Learning Styles Knowledge and skills related to personal experience and real life situations that are familiar and relevant to the student Knowledge and skills related to personal experience and real life situations that are familiar and relevant to the student Applications that are practical Applications that are practical THE ‘WHATS’ – recognize relationships exist, observe results and describe specific situations THE ‘WHATS’ – recognize relationships exist, observe results and describe specific situations Other Key Words and Comparisons produce or construct produce or construct group work group work give a speech give a speech reports reports reviews reviews magazines, newspapers magazines, newspapers requires specific step-by-step directions requires specific step-by-step directions Academic Courses emphasize… THEORY THEORY Visual and Auditory Learning Styles Visual and Auditory Learning Styles Abstract thinking, knowledge and applications with a global perspective (ability to grasp concepts that aren’t part of their immediate world) Abstract thinking, knowledge and applications with a global perspective (ability to grasp concepts that aren’t part of their immediate world) THE ‘WHYS’ AND ‘HOWS’ – explain complex relationships, analyse results and make predictions or extrapolations THE ‘WHYS’ AND ‘HOWS’ – explain complex relationships, analyse results and make predictions or extrapolations Other Key Words and Comparisons create or design create or design independent work independent work prepare a debate prepare a debate essays essays critiques critiques novels novels understand a process understand a process