ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

What is the Academic Enrichment Program?

Academic Enrichment programming provides a rigorous academic experience for students who are driven to learn and seek challenges. 

GOALS 

• Develop academic skills in a challenging and supportive learning environment 
• Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the core subjects 

BENEFITS 

• Improved ability to manage rigorous coursework
• Improved work and study skills
• Development of skills required for critical thinking, communication, creativity and innovation 
• Preparation for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate high school courses 
• Preparation for post-secondary and life-long learning

PROGRAM DELIVERY

• Emphasis on using different approaches, learning strategies and real-world applications for in-depth study 
• Opportunities for students to work in groups, allowing students to collaborate with their peers 
• Intellectual risk taking and experimentation is encouraged 
• Participation in community service activities that helps students understand cultural and global issues  
• Parental support and commitment is encouraged
  

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for this programming, students must be: 

• Enrolled in Grades 7 to 9
• Motivated to achieve, enjoy challenges and demonstrate an ability to analyze information critically
• Recommended to the program by their current school, in consultation with their parents 

Students are well-suited for this program if they:

• Want a more academically enriched program
• Currently achieving at honours or near honours standing in core subjects
• Have a well established work ethic
• Are enthusiastic, self-directed, and capable of handling an accelerated pace of learning
• Enjoy being challenged
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity over a broad range of subjects and interests
• Are reflective and deliberate in their thinking
• Are prepared to work collaboratively with peers

Enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom: