Prepare for Grade 9

As you complete elementary school, it’s time to start looking ahead to high school! Grade 9 is an exciting milestone, as you begin earning credits toward your Ontario Secondary School Diploma. To learn more about what to expect, visit our Grade 9 page.

To help you prepare for a successful start, there are three simple steps you can take. First, you can take one of our preparation courses. They are short, two-week courses that are built to help you master the essential skills you need to be successful in your first high school courses. Second, if you have already completed Grade 8, start earning your community involvement hours. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience while giving back to your community. Lastly, get a head start on your high school credits through our Reach Ahead program, which allows you to earn one or two Grade 9 credits during the summer before high school begins.

Take Preparation Courses

Master essential skills in two weeks

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Community Hours

Begin after graduating Grade 8

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Reach Ahead Program

Earn Grade 9 credits in the summer

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Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of a preparation course is $50. Although, if you are already preregistered for the Full Time Grade 9 program, it is free.

No, there are no teachers assigned to the preparation courses. They are mastery style courses that take you through important lessons, provide unlimited practice and feedback, and provide a quiz at the end of each day for you to test your skills. You must pass this quiz with a mark of at least 60% to move on to the next lesson. But don’t worry! You can take the quizzes as many times as you need.

The FSF1D course requires at least 600 hours of French instruction. We do offer an FSF1O course that does not have this same prerequisite, and is meant for students who need to meet the requirement of earning one French credit for their diploma, but who do not want to continue studying French. It does not count as a prerequisite for Grade 10 French. If you’d like to take FSF1D, but do not have the 600 hours, we suggest that you contact our Guidance Department. We do have Elementary level French courses that you can register for at any time to support you in reaching the 600 hours. Each course is built to represent 120 hours of instruction.

Registration for preparation courses is open year round. Feel free to register at anytime. However, remember that if you are already preregistered for the Full Time Grade 9 Program, enrollment in these courses is free. Please contact the Administration Team if you’d like to begin the course.

Resources

Below are some resources that may be handy for you as you prepare for Grade 9. If you have any questions, our team is always here to help, just give us a shout!

Available Courses

Mathematics

Preparation for Grade 9 Mathematics

This short, two-week course is designed to help you feel more confident and ready as you begin your first high school math class. Together, we’ll review important concepts from earlier grades, strengthen your problem-solving skills, and build a solid foundation so you can start Grade 9 with confidence. Math can feel like a big step at the high school level, but this course is here to make the transition smoother. Through clear explanations, practice, and opportunities to check your understanding, you’ll gain both the skills and the confidence you need to succeed. This course is all about practice and mastering skills one-by-one.