IEC-P1 - Scheduling for Instruction, Course Loads and Subject Area Time Allotments Grades 1 to 8
SECTION I: Instructional Programs and Services
The Board of Trustees believes that the learning objectives and expectations outlined in Renewing Education: New Directions, A Foundation for Excellence, and in provincial curriculum programs, should serve as the principal guides in the determination of appropriate time allotments and course loads. Local level needs and priorities may alter these somewhat.
Provincial guidelines recommend the approximate time allocation as shown below. They also indicate that an integrated approach to program delivery would result in some overlap among compulsory and optional areas.
GRADES 1 - 8 RECOMMENDED TIME ALLOTMENTS
ENGLISH PROGRAM GRADES 1 TO 8
SUBJECT AREAS
Compulsory
Language Arts (English)
Grades 1-6 35%
Grades 7-8 27%
Mathematics
Grades 1-6 15%
Grades 7-8 17%
Sciences
Grades 1-6 10%
Grades 7-8 13%
Compulsory continued
Social Studies
Grades 1-6 10%
Grades 7-8 13%
Physical Education
Grades 1-6 11%
Grades 7-8 9%
Arts
Grades 1-6 10%
Grades 7-8 8%
Optional
e.g. basic French, other languages, Native Studies, etc.
Grades 1-6 9%
Grades 7-8 13%
Total
Grades 1-6 100%
Grades 7-8 100%
FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM GRADES 1 TO 8 *
SUBJECT AREAS
Compulsory
English Language Arts (Immersion)
Grades 1- 6 20%
Grades 7-8 14%
Français
Grades 1-6 15%
Grades 7-8 13%
Mathematics
Grades 1-6 15%
Grades 7-8 17%
Science
Grades 1-6 10%
Grades 7-8 13%
Compulsory Continued
Science humaines
Grades 1-6 10%
Grades 7-8 13%
Éducation physique et education à la santé
Grades 1-6 11%
Grades 7-8 9%
Arts
Grades 1-6 10%
Grades 7-8 8%
Optional
e.g. formation personnelle etc.
Grades 1-6 9%
Grades 7-8 13%
Total
Grades 1-6 100%
Grades 7-8 100%
* Bilingual Heritage Language Instruction: (The time allotments specified for the French Immersion Program also apply to Bilingual Heritage Language Instruction. Time allotments for English language arts will be the same as the English allotment in the table. The time allotment identified for Français will be used for language arts instruction in the heritage language. Mathematics and science will be instructed in English; the other subjects will be taught in the heritage language (following the Policy for Heritage Language Instruction.)
FRANÇAIS PROGRAM GRADES 1 TO 8*
SUBJECT AREAS
Compulsory
Français & Anglais
Grades 1-6 35%
Grades 7-8 27%
Mathématiques
Grades 1-6 15%
Grades 7-8 17%
Sciences de la nature
Grades 1-6 10%
Grades 7-8 13%
Compulsory Continued
Science humaines
Grades 1-6 10%
Grades 7-8 13%
Éducation physique et education à la santé
Grades 1-6 11%
Grades 7-8 9%
Arts
Grades 1-6 10%
Grades 7-8 8%
Optional
e.g. formation personnelle etc.
Grades 1-6 9%
Grades 7-8 13%
Total
Grades 1-6 100%
Grades 7-8 100%
* Anglais is a compulsory subject area from Grade 4 to Grade 12. School divisions/districts and schools may elect to teach Anglais in Grade 3.
*Bilingual Heritage Language Instruction/ (Ukrainian, German, Hebrew):
Mathematics and science will be instructed in English; the other subjects will be taught in the heritage language (following the Policy for Heritage Language Instruction.)
NOTE:
Kindergarten remains as an optional year of schooling for all programs. The percentage time allotments for 1 - 6 can be used as a guide for instructional time.