1. English & Literacy

• Reading & Comprehension
  • Analyzing novels, plays, poetry, and nonfiction for theme, tone, and author’s purpose
  • Identifying and interpreting literary devices (irony, symbolism, foreshadowing, personification)
  • Comparing and synthesizing ideas across multiple texts
• Writing
  • Multi-paragraph essays with clear thesis and evidence-based arguments
  • Narrative, persuasive, expository, and literary analysis writing
  • Advanced editing: sentence fluency, clarity, grammar, and voice
• Grammar & Vocabulary
  • Complex sentence structures, advanced punctuation, clauses, and transitions
  • Expanding vocabulary through Greek/Latin roots and academic word lists
• Oral Communication
  • Speeches, debates, and formal presentations
  • Discussions with evidence-based contributions

2. Mathematics

• Number Sense & Operations
  • Integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages (including real-world applications)
  • Ratios, rates, and proportions
  • Exponents and square roots (intro)
• Algebra
  • Solving multi-step equations and inequalities
  • Expanding and simplifying expressions
  • Graphing linear relations and understanding slope/intercept
• Geometry & Measurement
  • Pythagorean theorem
  • Surface area and volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres
  • Transformations on the coordinate plane (translation, reflection, rotation, dilation)
• Data & Probability
  • Scatter plots, trend lines, and interpreting relationships
  • Probability of compound and independent events

3. Science (Ontario Curriculum Examples)

• Cells and systems of the human body
• Fluids and their properties
• Optics (light and vision)
• Mechanical systems and efficiency

4. Social Studies / History & Geography

• History: Confederation, Canada in the 19th century, and the development of Canada as a nation
• Geography: Global settlement and environmental issues, population patterns, and sustainability
• Map, graph, and data analysis skills

5. French (Core, Extended, or Immersion)

• Speaking & Listening
  • Conversations on everyday and academic topics
  • Listening comprehension: videos, dialogues, and oral presentations
• Reading
  • Novels, articles, and authentic French texts (ads, news, letters)
  • Identifying main ideas, details, and drawing inferences
• Writing
  • Short essays, letters, and reports in French with proper structure
  • Correct verb conjugations: present, passé composé, imparfait, futur proche
  • Expanding vocabulary for academic and cultural topics
• Grammar & Vocabulary
  • Advanced verb usage (conditional, imperative intro)
  • Agreement in gender and number, pronouns, and prepositions
• Oral Communication
  • Delivering short speeches or skits
  • Building fluency, pronunciation, and confidence

6. Study Skills & Habits

• Independent time management for high school preparation
• Breaking down large projects into smaller tasks
• Note-taking, summarizing, and outlining for multiple subjects
• Developing critical thinking: analyzing sources, recognizing bias, and making arguments
• Study routines for exams and test-taking strategies

7. Learning Formats

• Sessions combine structured practice, interactive problem-solving, essay writing, science discussions, and French oral/written activities.
• Tutoring is available in-person, online, or hybrid to suit family schedules and preferences.