English 9 continues to build on the skills learned in English 8. Writing skills will be further refined with an emphasis on the writing of grammatically correct sentences, as well as spelling and vocabulary. Writing good paragraphs will be a prime focus of this year’s composition. Through the study and appreciation of literature, students will continue to practice reading skills. Students will also have the opportunity to further develop speaking and listening skills.

Contents covered in Math 9

•  Rational Number & Operations (Fractions, decimals, integers, roots)

•  Powers

•  Polynomials

•  Graphing (Linear relationships)

•  Equations and Inequalities

•  Financial Literacy

•  Geometry (Proportional reasoning)

•  Statistics

Science 9 builds on the fundamentals developed in Science 8, with the introduction of more complex processes. Content includes cell division, atomic structure, energy transfer within Earth’s environment, electricity, and circuits.

Social Studies 9 studies Canada from 1750 to 1919. The course is organized around the major themes of politics and law, the economy, technology, society, culture, and the environment. Major topics include immigration and settlement, the rebellions of 1837, the advent of responsible government, Confederation, westward expansion, Louis Riel and the Metis resistance, First Nations treaties, the Laurier Boom, BC’s economy, and the geography of Western Canada.

Physical & Health Education 9 provides opportunities for students to experience a variety of recreational pursuits and activities that promote lifelong, healthy living. The course is made up of three curriculum organizers: Active Living, Movement and Personal/Social Responsibility. In Active Living, students will learn to value physical activity and its integration into daily routines and leisure pursuits. They will also learn to make appropriate lifestyle choices and set personal goals to enhance quality of life. Each grade has a different theme for Active Living. In Movement, students are offered a variety of individual and team sport activities. Within those activities, students will be given the opportunity to develop a variety of movement skills and acquire game strategy and knowledge of each game. The level of skill progresses through each grade. In Personal/Social Responsibility, students develop positive personal/social behaviors and interpersonal relationships. Students develop respect for self and others as they learn and practice the skills of communicating and co-operating. In a balanced physical education program, the outcomes for all three curriculum organizers are realized through a broad selection of activities. Evaluation is on a daily basis and, therefore, regular attendance is mandatory. Gym Strip is required.