GRADE 9 CURRICULUM

The proposed Grade 9 curriculum maintains the current course offerings at the Margaree Forks District High School and adds two news courses which were identified in community discussion: Computer Studies and Art/Music. Each of these new courses can be part-time and draw on the help of volunteers to reduce the time required of a paid teacher. Mini-courses will be offered twice each year.

The main changes proposed for the Grade 9 curriculum are enhancements to existing courses. In some cases these enhancements involve the teaching of study and research skills as part of the course; in other cases, courses present an enriched content by focusing on our local environment and culture and by drawing on local resources and expertise.

Although Margaree parents would like the French Immersion program continue through Grade 12, we do not expect to have the financial resources to put that program in place during the period of the pilot project. As finance and schedules permit, more of the offerings which parents requested can be added.

GRADE 9 CURRICULUM
CURRENT COURSES		 REQUIRED OR ELECTIVE ENHANCEMENTS/
OPTIONS AND NOTES
English Language Arts
French
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Physical Education
Personal Development
Industrial Arts/Family Studies

NEW COURSES
Computer Studies
Art and Music
 R
R
R
R
R
R
R
E


E
E
 Study and reach skills will also be taught
Advanced students will receive Extended Core French
Students select Academic or Study Skills Approach
Local experts can contribute to Margaree Studies
Local experts present concept of Margaree Watershed


Use local craftspeople to present relevant project


Can be 1/2 time course; use volunteers
Alternating In a single course; use volunteers

NOTE:
Required courses bold and underlined
Curriculum and program enhancements appear bold and in italics.