All students in grades 7 and 8 are placed in mixed ability groupings as mandated by the province of Ontario. In addition all students in these grades will take modules in Technology and Design, Family Studies, Art and Computer Studies. Class sizes in grades 7 and 8 are capped at 24 students per class. We believe that these class sizes maximize potential for excellent group teaching while maintaining appropriate individual attention for students. Teachers also plan and organize many extra-curricular activities which provide opportunity for students to develop leadership skill and help them learn to relate to their peers in creative and wholesome ways.
Special effort is made to foster a healthy group identity.
Activities include an annual fall retreat in a camp setting for each grade, intra-mural activities, special field trips as well as opportunities in drama and music performance. In addition, students in grades 7 and 8 have opportunity to play competitively on school teams in soccer, basketball, volleyball and track and field. Grade 7 and 8 students share full school facilities with senior students, including Design and Technology, Family Studies, Art, French, Computer and Physical Education. Grade 9 Grade 9 students can earn 8.5 credits upon successful completion of their program of studies. Students in grade 9 will be recognized as having earned Academic or Applied credit in English, Mathematics, Science, Geography and French.