ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

Besides the development of Godly character, the primary focus of our school is the academic program. We are a school that provides the programs and courses necessary to prepare students for university. Consequently, there are many academic options in the senior grades and a minimal number of less academic courses for secondary students

Grades 6 - 8
All of the Middle School students will be enrolled in the same courses throughout their Middle School years. Students in grades 6 – 8 are all required to complete all Core courses for the ministry, which include Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Science, and French. Because Music is fundamental to worship, all students must be enrolled in music through their Middle School years. In grade 6, all students learn the fundamentals of music through a "beginning Band" program. In grades 7 & 8, the students will participate in both Band and Choir during these years.
Besides the Core courses and Music, all students participate in Physical Education, Bible, Computer, and Art. The number of classes per 7 day cycle varies dependent on the grade and course.

Grades 9 & 10
All students are enrolled in the following courses: Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Science, French, Bible, Physical Education, Computer, Art, Foods & Nutrition, Career and Personal Planning, Band or Choir.

Grades 11 & 12
All students are enrolled in the following courses: Mathematics 11, English 11 & 12, Social Studies 11, a Science 11, Bible 11 & 12, Band 11 or Choir 11.
Dependent upon the program that the student is endeavoring to take following graduation, students will choose courses to complete their program requirements. Such courses may include: French 11 or 12, Art 11 or 12, Physical Education 11 or 12, Computer 11 or 12, Mathematics 11 or 12, Chemistry 11 or 12, Biology 11 or 12, Physics 11 or 12, Calculus 12, History 12, Geography 12, English Literature 12, Band 11 or 12, Choir 11 or 12, Stage Band 11 or 12, Jazz Choir 11 or 12, Teaching Assistant.

The above list of courses is fairly comprehensive, and will enable students to prepare for most entrance requirements for most programs at the university level.




DEPARTMENTS



MUSIC

Thematic Statement
Music is the God given universal language of sound that has the ability to affect and touch the human soul unlike anything else. Each student’s experience is unique and personal, depending on their level of involvement, commitment and desire. The key is to give each student the knowledge and resources to develop the musical expression within and to give the opportunity for creation and performance of that expression, either individually or corporately.

Curricular   Non-Curricular

Concert Band
Grade 6, 7, 8, 9/10, 11/12

  Jr. Jazz Band
Grade 7/8
Concert Choir
Grade 7, 8, 9/10, 11/12
  Sr. Jazz Band
Grade 9 – 12
    Sr. Vocal Jazz
Grade 9-12
     
Concerts
Musical – December
Winter Concert – February
Spring Concert – June
   


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