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Grade 9 Program

1. English

  • Reading & Comprehension
    • Analyzing novels, plays (e.g., Shakespeare), short stories, and nonfiction texts
    • Identifying themes, character development, author’s purpose, and tone
    • Understanding and interpreting literary devices (symbolism, irony, foreshadowing, metaphor)
  • Writing
    • Literary analysis essays with thesis, evidence, and commentary
    • Expository and persuasive essays
    • Narrative and creative writing (voice, style, perspective)
    • Formal paragraph and multi-paragraph structures
  • Grammar & Vocabulary
    • Sentence structure, advanced punctuation, and grammar mechanics
    • Academic vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms, Greek & Latin roots
  • Oral Communication
    • Debates, speeches, and presentations

2. Mathematics

  • Number Sense & Algebra
    • Integers, fractions, decimals, and exponents
    • Order of operations with rational numbers
    • Algebraic expressions: simplifying, expanding, and factoring
    • Solving linear equations and inequalities
  • Linear Relations
    • Graphing linear equations on the coordinate plane
    • Understanding slope and y-intercept
    • Interpreting linear models in real-life contexts
  • Geometry & Measurement
    • Pythagorean theorem applications
    • Surface area and volume of 3D figures (cylinders, cones, spheres)
  • Data Management
    • Organizing and interpreting data using charts and graphs
    • Mean, median, mode, range
    • Scatter plots and line of best fit
  • Financial Literacy
    • Understanding income (salary, wages, deductions, taxes)
    • Budgeting basics (expenses, savings, wants vs. needs)
    • Banking skills: debit, credit, interest, loans
    • Simple interest vs. compound interest
    • Consumer awareness (unit pricing, discounts, percent increase/decrease)

3. Science

  • Biology: Cells, tissues, organ systems
  • Chemistry: Properties of matter, elements and compounds, periodic table basics
  • Physics: Characteristics of electricity, simple circuits, static vs current electricity
  • Earth & Space Science: The study of space, stars, galaxies, and the universe
  • Skills Focus: Designing experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and applying scientific vocabulary

4. French (Core, Extended, or Immersion)

  • Speaking & Listening
    • Conversational fluency with confidence in everyday and academic contexts
    • Listening comprehension of dialogues, videos, and oral presentations
  • Reading
    • Articles, short novels, and cultural texts (letters, media, news)
    • Identifying main ideas, details, and making inferences
  • Writing
    • Short essays, letters, and reports in French
    • Conjugating verbs in present, passé composé, imparfait, futur proche
    • Expanding vocabulary for school, travel, and cultural topics
  • Grammar & Vocabulary
    • Irregular verbs (vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, venir, mettre, prendre)
    • Pronouns (direct/indirect objects, reflexive)
    • Agreement of adjectives and nouns
  • Oral Communication
    • Speeches, dialogues, and short skits
    • Building fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation

5. Study Skills & Habits

  • Managing multiple high school subjects and assignments
  • Independent study routines and long-term project planning
  • Critical note-taking (outlines, summaries, annotations)
  • Time management for balancing school, activities, and homework
  • Test and exam preparation strategies

6. Learning Formats

  • Sessions include structured subject practice, guided assignments, essay writing, math problem-solving, science labs/concepts, and French oral/written practice.
  • Tutoring is available in-person, online, or hybrid, depending on student preference.
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