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Crofton House School
The English 8 + course follows the mainstream English 8 curriculum and includes additional units and resources for the purpose of building students ’ academic language competency across the disciplines . The English 8 + students study three extra novels and engage in a rigorous examination of grammar skills used for effective writing in academic and creative domains . In an effort to maintain and promote their multilingualism , students complete lessons and presentations that require the use of translation skills between their first language and English . Students in the Grade 8 cohort also attend curriculum specific excursions to complement academic ( formal ) and social ( informal ) language development . Assessments align with mainstream academic standards .
Tutorial 9 +
Prerequisite Entrance into the English + program is determined at the time of admission Course Credit N / A Course Duration Full year Delivery Method Classroom-based , using a variety of instructional strategies
Tutorial 9 + students have a compulsory full year tutorial instead of two half year semester elective courses . The Tutorial 9 + block is designed to support students ’ use of academic English across the disciplines with a specific focus on the Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary used in English Language Arts , social studies , and science . Students attend regular classes and meet as a cohort for the Grade 9 tutorial support block . Please note that this tutorial class does not receive a grade ; rather , the students are given a formative evaluation that reflects their individual progress . Attendance is mandatory for all Tutorial + 9 students .
Delivery Method
Classroom-based from September to January , using a variety of instructional strategies . One to one and group support is offered to students from January to June . Students will be informed if attendance is mandatory for them at this point in their language development .
Tutorial 10 + students have a compulsory half year tutorial instead of one half year elective course . The Tutorial 10 + block is designed to support students ’ use of academic English across the disciplines with a specific focus on the Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary used in English Language Arts , social studies , and science . Students attend regular classes and meet as a cohort for the Grade 10 tutorial support block . Please note that this tutorial class does not receive a grade ; rather , the students are given a formative evaluation that reflects their individual progress . Attendance is mandatory for all Tutorial + 10 students .
Grade 11 and 12 English + Support
In Grade 11 and 12 , students continue to receive language and writing support within the English + program . This occurs during their study blocks in small groups and 1:1 meetings .
Tutorial 10 +
Prerequisite Entrance into the English + program is determined at the time of admission Course Credit N / A Course Duration Half year ( September to
January )