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Foundations - Grade 9
Preparing a foundation for success
The Foundations Program
helps students in grades 8 to 10 build a solid academic
foundation. Class size is kept small and students
work in cohort groups with two teachers, creating
strong relationships and a sense of community in
the classroom. Learning gaps in numeracy and literacy
skills are specifically targeted.
Students work together as a group in a supportive small class environment.
Classes are Monday to Thursday, 8:45 am – 3:00 pm with Friday tutorials 8:45 – 11:30 am.
This 10-month program runs September to June and February to January.
Program credits include:
- English 9
- Math 9
- Science 9
- Social Studies 9
- Business Education 10
- Learning Strategies 10
- Physical Education 10
- AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination)
Visit the Foundations class website.
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Student's view of WestShore and the Foundations
Program.
Foundations Program information flyer (PDF format)
Teacher:
Devon Stokes-Bennett believes in engaging her students in their own learning. Her main goals are to locate and target learning gaps and to help develop independent learners with lifelong skills. Devon has a humanities background with three bachelor degrees and is currently working on her Masters degree in digital literacy at UVic. Students will benefit from the study she is currently engaged in: Tranforming Digital Youth.
The Foundations students have the opportunity to be involved in an exciting new literacy pilot project on e-reading using e-books.
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