Grade 9 DL Course Descriptions

DL Standard

Required Courses

  • Social Studies 9  (SS9)  - 1st semester
    This course takes the student to the roots of our Canadian heritage:  our native peoples, the early exploration of  North America, trade, French and English settlement, and colonial conflict/conquest (up to the War of 1812).   We also study current events and issues, and investigate the relationship between Christianity and culture.  The course is comprised of 40 e-mailed assignments  -- most of them based on the textbook, Community Canada (Oxford).  Students will need occasional access to a printer.
  • Mathematics 9   (MA9)  -  1st semester
    Students who are ready for gr.9 Math may jump right into a series of ACE Math Paces.  Those who need to prepare for algebra and trigonometry by learning or reviewing key concepts will be given “gap” Paces to complete first.  (New students write a Math Diagnostic test.)  The gr. 9 course content includes:  polynomials (multiply/divide), solving equations, word problems, factoring (quadratic equation), fractional expressions, graphing systems of equations, inequalities, exponents and radicals, word problems, ratios and formulas, angles and trigonometry.  Scientific calculators are required.
  • English Language Arts 9  (ELA9)  -  2nd semester
    In this course, blocks of literature studies (electronic assignments) are alternated with blocks of grammar/language studies (ACE Paces, matched to the student’s level of proficiency).  Reading material includes Up From Slavery and The Hiding Place, as well as a collection of poetry,  short stories, and media communications.  Students are given opportunities to share their ideas and their writing with classmates.
  • Science 9   (SC9)  -  2nd semester
    Science 9 is delivered through a combination of electronic assignments and book work.  The course includes labs.  Science 9 content has been updated to meet new 2007 Ministry of Ed. requirements, and includes the following units:   Reproduction;   Atoms, Elements, and Compounds;  Characteristics of Electricity; and Space Exploration.  Processes of Science are also addressed.
  • Health and Career Education 9  (HCE9)  -  all year
    Assignments in this course relate to:  self-organization;  study skills;  personal strengths and  goals; preparation for graduation and career;  role models;  a healthy lifestyle;  healthy  relationships;  injury prevention and  basic first aid.  Most assignments are electronic.  As with other delivered courses, we attempt to study these topics from a Christian perspective. 
  • Physical Education 9  (PE9)  -  all year
    Students record their PE activities on a time sheet and complete two written assignments. 
  • Applied Skills
    Choose EITHER Home Economics  OR  Information Technology

    • Home Economics 9  (HE9)  -  all year  (95 hr. course)
      This course provides a great opportunity for students to develop their cooking skills under the supervision of a parent.  Students will also undertake a textile project from one of the following categories:  weaving, rug hooking, knotting, sewing, crocheting, and knitting.  Studies in child development and child care complete the course.  Assignments are teacher-developed, and may require  the use of the Internet.

      OR
    • Information Technology 9  (INT9)  -  all year  (95 hr. course)
      This course is somewhat flexible to accommodate student ability and interest, while meeting standard learning outcomes.  A keyboarding program (Mavis Beacon) will be assigned if no prior keyboarding has been done. The main body of the course consists of
           a.  Windows 2000 introductory CD
           b.  choice of:   Professor Teaches Word, Professor Teaches Excel, Professor Teaches PowerPoint   (format:  workbook + CD)
           c.  teacher-developed assignments

Parents please note:  When possible, we encourage gr.8/9 students to follow this plan for Fine Arts and Applied Skills:
    Gr.8:  95 hrs. recorded Fine Arts/ 0 hrs. Applied Skills
    Gr.9:  95 hrs. Applied Skills/ 0 hrs. recorded Fine Arts The alternative is to take both Fine Arts and Applied Skills both years  -   48 hrs. each

  • Fine Arts 9  (FNA9)   (for students who did not take Fine Arts in gr.8)
    Students can receive Fine Arts credit for dance, drama, music, and visual arts lessons/activities undertaken in the community.  The gr.9 homeroom teacher gathers information from instructors, matches activities to learning outcomes, guides additional learning activity, and reports on student progress.


Optional Courses

  • Second Language 9  (SL9)
    While Second Language is not mandatory in gr.9, students may want to follow up their gr.8 Rosetta Stone studies. 
  • Bible -  New Testament Survey 9  (NTS9)
    Unit studies using Accelerated Christian Education materials  (12 Paces:  1097 – 1108).  A course designed to introduce the student to the penman, the place, the period, the problem, the peculiarities, the purpose, and the plan of each book in the New Testament.  Also included is a special project on the book of Revelation.

 

DL Individualized

Parents collaborate with the teacher to select resources, refine individual goals, and select assessment strategies that meet the Provincial Learning Outcomes for Grade 9.  Parents interested in Individualized courses may contact the teacher for information.

  • English Language Arts 9  (ELA9 - I)
  • Social Studies 9  (SS9 - I)
  • Mathematics 9  (MA9 - I)
  • Science 9  (SC9 - I)
  • Physical Education 9  (Students usually take DL Standard PE9)
  • Health & Career Education 9 (Students usually take DL Standard HCE9)
  • Fine Arts 9  (Students usually take DL Standard FNA9)
  • Applied Skills  (Students usually take DL Standard Information Technology INT9 or Home Economics 9 HE9) 
  • Bible 9  (BIB9 - I)  (optional)
  • Second Language 9  (SL9 - I)  (optional)

 

DL Che-S

For detailed course information visit Christian Home e-School at www.che-s.ca.

  • English 9  (EN9 CHeS)
  • Mathematics 9  (MA9 CHeS)
  • Science 9  (SC9 CHeS)
  • Socials Studies 9  (SS9 CHeS)
  • Bible 9  (BIB9 CheS)
  • Fine Arts 9  (FA9 CheS)
  • Physical Education 9  (PE9 CheS)
  • Spanish 9  (Sp9 CHeS)