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Academic Enrichment Program (AEP)

Academic Enrichment programming provides a rigorous academic experience for students driven to learn and seek challenges. This program is offered in grades 7-9. 

GOALS 

  • Develop academic skills in a challenging and enriched learning environment 
  • Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the core subjects 
  • Foster authentic, real-world applications of learning and develop a sense of global citizenship
  • Prepare students for high school and post-secondary studies

BENEFITS 

  • Improved ability to manage rigorous coursework
  • Development of academic skills and enriched knowledge
  • Development of skills required for communication, creativity, critical thinking, innovation and leadership 
  • Preparation for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate high school courses 
  • Preparation for post-secondary and lifelong learning

The enrolment conditions for students include:

  • Be enrolled in Grades 7 to 9.
  • Demonstrate self-motivation, interdependence, life-long learning, positive attitude.
  • Enjoy a challenge, be motivated to learn, enjoy finding solutions and synthesizing information all while being independent and responsible learners.
  • Demonstrate characteristics of academic achievement that would have the current school, in consultation with their parents, recommend the program as an appropriate learning environment for them.
  • Parental support and commitment is encouraged.
  • To ensure that a student is a good fit for the program, the school administration may ask for the following:
    • A previous report card or interim marks report.
    • A teacher recommendation.
    • A parent(s) conversation on program fit.