Reach-Ahead Math: St. Anne’s recognizes the significance of a strong foundation in mathematics. We are committed to providing students with the requisite mathematical skillset and the opportunity for challenge and extension, so each student can feel confident in the discipline and realize their talents. Mathematics equips students with the tools and language to analyze the world around them and is essential in many realms of professional life. Students who successfully obtain a 75% or higher in a Grade 9 math credit before September 2022 will be eligible to enrol in Grade 10 math. To best accommodate the full mathematics pathway and support student learning, students who do not choose to reach ahead in Grade 9 will have other reach-ahead opportunities through summer school or specialized course offerings in Grade 10 or 11. We strongly encourage students to take the math option best suited to their current skill set to ensure success and develop the foundation for the years ahead. Extended French: St. Anne’s appreciates the important role of language instruction and how learning languages teaches young women to explore and better understand our interconnected world, strengthen self-expression, and cultivate their voice. An integral part of the Canadian identity, learning French allows students to communicate with French-speaking Canadians and helps prepare them to be engaged citizens with French speakers around the world. Our French curriculum focuses on skill development for lifelong language learning, as well as authentic opportunities for speaking, writing, and exploration of culture. Students who have attended a French school, French immersion program, or demonstrated excellence in French communication will be eligible to enrol in Grade 9 Extended French. Placement in Extended French will be confirmed with diagnostic activities in September. Design Technology: St. Anne’s provides young women with the skills and competencies to excel as 21st-century learners. We aim to cultivate critical thinking and problem solving and believe we learn best by doing. Design Technology (TDJ2O) is a Grade 10 course that allows students to apply design processes to meet various technological challenges. All students must take TDJ2O in their Grade 9 year. TDJ2O counts towards the OSSD requirement of fulfilling a Group 3 component in technological education. Students will master multiple design technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting, woodshop, and electronics, as well as design software programs and apply design thinking to create a variety of projects for multiple audiences and purposes. St. Anne’s students will become comfortable in a makerspace environment and build a foundation for further study in computer science or computer engineering.
Signature Programs Leadership: The leadership program at St. Anne’s is designed specifically for young women in mind. St Anne’s students are encouraged to develop their leadership potential and hone their voice and confidence to meet the complex problems in our increasingly connected world. Integrated within this program will be the opportunity for students to develop personal, collaborative, community, and strategic leadership skills. Grade 9 students will earn a half-credit in GPP3O in addition to their eight courses and will work as a cohort during our Innovative Programming Wednesday. Project-Based Learning Modules: On our Innovative Programming Wednesday, all students will participate in project-based learning modules. Project-based learning is an instructional method based on constructivist and experiential learning theories where students learn best by doing, having ownership over their learning, and working on authentic tasks. Project-based 11
