Point Grey中学加速课程和荣誉课程(Accelerated & Honours)

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Mathematics 8 / 9 Accelerated

Prerequisite: An average of “A” in Grade 7 Mathematics;

entrance exam required (held at Point Grey after the Grade 7 Walkabout on May 11, 2011, in the cafeteria)

This fast‐paced course covers the Mathematics 8 and 9 curricula in one year. Students must maintain an average of 75% throughout the course in order to advance to Math 10 the following year. A placement examination will be administered to those applicants who are recommended by their Grade 7 Mathematics teachers. Space in the program is limited to the top 30 applicants.

Science 9 / 10 Mini

Prerequisite: Science 8 Mini

This is a two year program with classes comprised of students in both Grades 9 and 10.

The standard curriculum is enriched with advanced theory, laboratory work and projects.

An emphasis is placed on group work and cooperative learning.

The format for the course is:

Year One:

• Physics 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 weeks

• Physics 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 weeks

• Chemistry 9/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 weeks

Year Two:

• Biology 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 weeks

• Astronomy 9/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 weeks

• Earth Science 9/10 . . . . . . . . . . . 7 weeks

• Biology 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 weeks

Chemistry 11 Mini

Prerequisite: Science 9/10 Mini

Chemistry 11 Mini is a special section of Chemistry 11 intended for Mini School students. Course work is accelerated so that no new material is taught in the classes during the Mini School retreats. Main school students interested in using this time to work towards participation in chemistry contests can enrol in this

section if space allows.

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Mathematics 9 Honours

Prerequisite: Mathematics 8 and recommendation from current Mathematics teacher

This course is specifically designed for students with a strong aptitude for Mathemat ics and who have

demonstrated enthusiasm and responsibility in Mathematics classes.The main focus of the course is the

curricular content for Mathematics 9 which will be covered in greater depth and at a higher level of abstraction.

Science 9 Honours

Prerequisite: Science 8 and a recommendation from current Science teacher

This course is an extension of Science 8 for students with a high aptitude for science and mathematics. The course will deal with the Grade 9 Science core curriculum at a higher level of involvement in both laboratory work and theory.

Science 10 Honours

Prerequisite: Science 9 or Science 9E

This course is an extension of Science 9E for students with a high aptitude for science and mathematics. The course will deal with the Grade 10 Science core curriculum at a higher level of involvement in both laboratory work and theory.