Grade 9 Students
Grade 9 Courses
Grade 9 students must take 8 courses. (6 Compulsory courses and 2 Elective courses)
Compulsory Courses
1. English
ENL 1D1- De-Streamed English (New)
ENG 1L1- Locally Developed
2. Math
MTH 1W1 - De-Streamed Math
MAT 1L1 - Locally Developed
3. Science
SNC 1W1- De-Streamed Science (New)
SNC 1L1- Locally Developed
4. Geography
CGC 1D1- De-Streamed Geography (New)
CGC 1DE- Pre-Advanced Placement
CGC 1DF- Extended French
5. French
FSF 1D1- De-Streamed French (New)
FSF 1O1- Open Level
FEF 1D1-Extended French
6. Religion
HRE 101- Open level
Elective Courses (Must choose 2 courses)
Arts
AMI 1O1- Instrumental Music/Band - Open level
AMI 1OE- Instrumental Music - Pre-Advanced Placement
AVI 1O1- Visual Arts - Open level
AVI 1OE- Visual Arts - Pre-Advanced Placement
Health and Physical Education
PPL 101- Open level
Information Communication Technology
BTT 101- Open level
Learning Strategies (IEP students only)
GLE 101- Open level
Extended French Program
NOTE: Students who have been accepted to the Extended French Program will choose the following Packaged Course on myBlueprint:
PFEF 1D Package: FEF 1D1 + CGC 1DF (2 credits)
Developing your Individual Pathway Plan
Students will be using the myBlueprint website (click on blue button above) throughout their years in high school for course selection, exploring career options, and gathering information for post-secondary plans. Grade 9 students are expected to use the Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) Tasks to help plan courses for Grade 10 and enter 2 goals for their Grade 9 year.
Community Service Hours Form
The TCDSB has updated the Guidelines for Community Service. If you have completed any community service hours, please review the new Guidelines (right click on the image to the left and open in PDF viewer), fill out the form contained in the link with your volunteer coordinator and submit it to Mrs. Angie Paolini, Guidance Secretary (email: angela.paolini@tcdsb.org).
2022 Community Service Form.pdfStudent_Community_Involvement_Guidelines.pdfStudy Tips for Grade 9 Students
Be engaged, take notes and actively listen.
Keep up to date with your homework. Practice makes perfect!
Have an organizational system in place.
Have a routine and do your best to stick to it.
Have daily and weekly objectives in place.
Do NOT procrastinate! Manage your time wisely and adhere to the deadlines.
Unplug, log off, mute, and power down. Turn OFF or SILENCE your phone.
Manage your stress. Do things that promote your self-care. Exercise, Sleep, Eat, Listen to Music!
Create an ideal study area
Use technology to your advantage!