• Gr. 8 & 9
Course Requirements
Grade 8

You must take these required courses:

English 8

Mathematics 8

Physical Education 8

Science 8

Social Studies 8

Health & Career Education 8

… And choose one language course:


French 8

German 8

Spanish 8

NOTE:  An Introductory French 8 unit is available to students who have never taken French before to prepare for French 8

… And choose one elective course:


Art 8

Drafting 8

Home Economics 8

Guitar 8

Exploratories 8

(one module each of)

Home Economics: Foods

Art: Drawing

Exploratories 8B

(one module each of)

Drafting: Drawing

Art: Photography

Grade 9

You must take these required courses:

English 9

Mathematics 9 OR

Mathematics 9A (Skills Math)

Physical Education 9

Science 9

Social Studies 9

Health & Career Education 9

… And choose two elective courses

Art 9

Drafting 9

French 9

German 9

Guitar 9

Spanish 9

Exploratories 9A (one module each of)

Home Economics: Sewing

Art: Printmaking

Exploratories 9B (one module each of)

Drafting: Lettering

Art: Art From Many Lands


Write your course selections on the Application Form in Part  F “Courses Requested from SCIDES”

NOTE:  Consult with a SCIDES Advisor if you would prefer an elective from a different grade level or if you are enrolled in an approved program outside of school that may meet Ministry of Education criteria.