The PEP 9 Program consists of three main components designed to develop students both academically and socially. In the academic component, students develop skills as an effective student, an effective citizen, and an effective public speaker. In the social development component, students work in groups on a major leadership project throughout the year. Students also develop socially through their participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which is completed on their own time, and supported by the PEP teachers. (See below for details). Students will receive two grad credits for PEP 9 (10A) and two grad credits upon completion of the Bronze level of the Duke of Ed. Award. 

PEP 10 is designed to take students’ skills in the classroom to the next level, particularly around tests and exams. Concepts of school/life balance, test and exam taking skills, organizational skills, note taking, problem solving and time management are all discussed. A focus on public speaking and the writing of effective speeches is also a major component of PEP 10. Students continue to receive support for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program and participate in the year-end PEP Gala. 

PEP 11 is individualized and students begin to focus specifically on potential career and/or educational pathways. The key components of the senior program include small group advisor meetings, senior seminars, post-secondary exploration, leadership projects, speech competition, pathway exploration, and continued support with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Students will also receive credit for Career Life Connections with completion of Capstone Project. 

PEP 12 is individualized and students continue to focus specifically on potential career and/or educational pathways. The key components of the senior program include small group advisor meetings, senior seminars, post-secondary applications, scholarship applications, leadership projects, and continued support with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Students will also receive credit for Career Life Connections with completion of Capstone Project.