Senior School (Grades 9-12)

OUR STUDENTS BEGIN THEIR SENIOR SCHOOL EXPERIENCE AT 14 YEARS OLD IN GRADE 9.

Through extensive counselling and full-year academic-level courses, we strive to develop an academic program suited to each student, one that will challenge and enable students to achieve ambitious post-secondary goals.

The Advisor System pairs each student with an advisor. This faculty member acts as the primary contact person for parents and that student. In addition to regular daily contact, advisors will meet with their advisees when one-on-one counselling is required. With post-secondary goals in mind, advisors encourage and facilitate each student's path to success.

AT 15 YEARS OLD, our students advance to GRADE 10.

Our curriculum exceeds the standards set by the Ontario curriculum and is delivered by passionate teachers equipped with specialist qualifications and Master's degrees.

Through extensive counselling and full-year academic-level courses, we strive to develop an academic program suited to each student, one that will challenge and enable students to achieve ambitious post-secondary goals.

IN GRADE 11, OUR STUDENTS ARE 16 YEARS OLD.

Through extensive counselling and full-year academic-level courses, we strive to develop an academic program suited to each student, one that will challenge and enable students to achieve ambitious post-secondary goals.

Our curriculum exceeds the standards set by the Ontario curriculum and is delivered by passionate teachers equipped with specialist qualifications and Master's degrees.

IN THEIR FINAL YEAR OF SENIOR SCHOOL, OUR GRADE 12 STUDENTS ARE 17 YEARS OLD.

Applying to post-secondary schools can be intimidating for many students. Knowing which schools are going to be a good fit can also be a hard decision to make. Our Guidance Department is committed making students feel confident in their post-secondary decisions while supporting the application process.

One-on-one guidance and support is provided for course selections and post-secondary application and admission procedures in Canada and abroad. 

 

	Class offerings
English	English Ontario Literacy Course
Mathematics	Mathematics of Data Management Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors
Science	Biology Chemistry Physics Science
Social Science and Humanities	Philosophy: Questions and Theories
Canadian and World Studies	World Issues: A Geographic Analysis World History since the Fifteenth Century Canadian and World Politics Analysing Current Economic Issues
Healthy Active Living	Recreation & Healthy Active Living Leadership Introductory Kinesiology
Languages	Core French
Business and Technology	International Business Fundamentals Computer Science
Arts	Instrumental Music (Band) Vocal Music Visual Arts Dramatic Arts Exploring the Arts

Daily transportation is available for an additional fee.

Why is a Post-Graduate (PG) year offered At Albert College? The Ontario curriculum is designed so that students complete their diploma requirements in four years. While this may be the route many students choose, some may find that four years limits their secondary school experience and so they may be better suited to completing a fifth or PG year.

Why would I choose to do a Post-Graduate year?

Broadening Course Choices and University Options 
A Post-Graduate year will allow you to take a broader range of courses. If you are not sure of your career direction, you can take courses in several different streams if you have more time to complete your diploma requirements.

Enrichment opportunities

Albert College promotes a well-rounded education that includes Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure. A Post-Graduate year will allow you to explore one or more of these areas in depth as you complete your academic courses. You may also want to participate in academic enrichment such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the Post-Graduate year will facilitate this choice.

English Language Development

If English is your second language, you may need a longer period of time to develop your communication skills. With greater demands being placed on ESL students in terms of university admissions, a Post-Graduate year will give you the time and possibly a lighter course load to become competent in your use of the English language.

What should I do if I am considering a Post-Graduate year?

If you are considering applying to Albert College and are interested in the Post-Graduate year, please contact the Director of Admission for more information.