The Ministry of Education is committed to education system changes to ensure equity of access and outcomes for all students. These changes are in response to the historic over-representation in applied courses of Indigenous, Black, and other racialized students, students who live in low-income households, and those with disabilities and other special education needs.
One of the most significant changes is the de-streaming of Grade 9 courses in September 2022 to provide opportunities for students to make decisions about their future, while keeping their options open. De-streaming (or destreaming) means that students will no longer be placed into applied or academic courses, a practice that has disadvantaged some students.
Students entering Grade 9 will take English, Math, Science, Geography, French, Health and Physical Education and Technology plus one elective courses (Art and Business). Students who choose to take Technology in Grade 10 will have two elective courses in Grade 9.
Grade 9 Graduation Requirements:
Compulsory
English (ENL1W) & Mathematics (MTH1W) – introduced September 2022
Science (SNC1W) – introduced September 2023
Geography (CGC1W) New – September 2024
Technology (TAS10) New – September 2024
*Students who choose to take technology in Grade 10 will have two elective courses in Grade 9
French, Health and Physical Education
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Electives
One Elective Course (Art and Business)
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Grade 9 is a continuation of learning from Grade 8, and will allow students to transition to high school before making a decision about their preferred pathway (apprenticeship, college, workplace or university) for the future.
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