The Grade 9 Program

The Ministry of Education is committed to moving forward with changes to the education system to ensure equity of access and outcomes for all students. This change is in response to the historic over-representation in applied courses of Indigenous, Black, and other racialized students, students who live in low-income households, and those with disabilities and other special education needs. The Grade 9 courses in September 2022 will provide opportunities for students to make decisions about their future, while keeping their options open. Students new to Grade 9 will take courses that will include English, Math, Science, Geography, French, Health and Physical Education plus two elective courses (Art courses, Technology courses, Business courses, etc.). Grade 9 is a continuation of learning from Grade 8, and will allow students to transition into high school before making a decision about their preferred pathway (apprenticeship, college, workplace or university) for the future.

Parents/Guardians who are unsure of the program model please discuss this with the Grade 8 teacher, a Guidance Counsellor at Bayridge Secondary School, or visit: Grade 9 Destreaming - Board Website at this link