ENGLISH 8 + AND TUTORIAL 8 +
Prerequisite Entrance into the English + program is determined at the time of admission
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
N / A Full year
Classroom-based , using a variety of instructional strategies focusing on academic language acquisition with outside of time-table support offered if needed .
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 are encouraged to speak their mother tongues at home and at school . Assessments align with mainstream academic standards .
TUTORIAL 10 +
Tutorial + 10 students attend a 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 , students are provided with formative evaluation that reflects their individual progress .
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 9 +
Tutorial + 9 students have a compulsory full year tutorial in place 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 , students are provided with formative evaluation that reflects their individual progress . Attendance is mandatory for all Tutorial + 9 students .
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