AEP Core Classes

MATH

For the last three years of the PATs, Kate Chegwin’s Math results have been the highest in our zone for students meeting the acceptable level as well as the level of excellence on the Grade 9 Achievement Exam. 

How is student learning extended in Math for AEP?

• Students are given opportunities to partake in various math contests throughout the school year

• Students extended their knowledge of the curriculum through problems of the week that supplement their understanding of the core curriculum

Additional opportunities AEP students have in the Math class:

• Problems of the week

• Life applicable math projects

• Taking an active role in supporting lower grade students through peer tutorials and/or unit reviews

What makes the Math AEP stand out over other programs that may be offered at other schools:

• Extensive school engagement through math contests

• peer tutorials,

• enrichment problem solving questions.

SCIENCE

How is student learning extended in Science for AEP?

• In Science AEP there will be a greater focus on advanced scientific skills.  From dissections to multidisciplinary projects you will have the opportunity to create, collaborate and communicate.  You will delve deeper into topics and develop independence in your research, experimental and design skills.  Teachers will be there to coach you through the process but you will be challenged!  

Additional opportunities AEP students have in the Science class:

• Dissections and extra labs

• Overnight academic field trips (depending on interest)

• Multidisciplinary projects

What makes the Science AEP stand out over other programs that may be offered at other schools:

• Intentional scaffolding of skills through 3 years of science

• Intentional focus on skill acquisition and core competencies

SOCIAL STUDIES

How does S.S. extend learning for AEP?:

• Students are given opportunities to research in-depth topics of interest and create products to share with the school population

• Students are given access to higher level expectations for research collection, presentation and usage

• Students create artifacts based on extended knowledge to supplement their understanding of the core curriculum

Additional opportunities AEP students have in the S.S. class:

• Debate

• Roleplay activities

• Taking an active role in supporting lower grade student activities through volunteer actions

• Access to exclusive activities and recommendations

• Opportunities to directly interact with governments at municipal and provincial levels

What makes the S.S. AEP stand out over other programs that may be offered at other schools:

• Extensive community engagement through volunteer activities, fundraising, and research activities

LANGUAGE ARTS

“We read to know we’re not alone.” William Nicholson, Shadowlands

Students in the AEP program in English Language Arts will find themselves in a literature and a language rich environment,  using the 21st Century Core Competencies to enhance the learning environment. 

A focus on close reading and annotation skills facilitate student engagement and understanding while exploring diverse and challenging texts.

An environment of collaboration is evident throughout all three grades as students discuss and explore ideas in order to deepen their understanding of human nature and empathy. 

Moving students toward an internalized understanding of theme is an ongoing pursuit and one that helps facilitate confidence and success in high school and beyond. 

In their written work, with strategies and skills that are scaffolded through all three grades, students will develop more effective and independent revision and editing skills, and will also have to organize their arguments and analysis in a clear way for their reader. 

“Intellectual risk taking” is also pursued in a variety of ways including: encouraging students to ardently read for personal enjoyment, challenging students to improve as readers and writers, and ensuring students develop a greater understanding of the world around them and their place in it.