Curriculum
Program of Studies
Senior School Course Information Handbook for 2010-2011
Crofton House Senior School provides an enriched and accelerated curriculum which meets or exceeds Ministry requirements. Exposure to fine arts and applied skills complements a rigorous academic program that prepares young women for successful post-secondary studies. Physical education is compulsory to the end of grade 10, and students have a variety of opportunities to be physically active, both in scheduled classes and in the extensive athletics program. The curriculum is developmental in all subject areas, with a spiraling complexity and difficulty as students progress. While much of the grade 8 and 9 program is compulsory, students learn to make choices in fine arts and applied skills. When students enter the graduation program, in grade 10, they experience a wide range of options.
In mathematics and French, students who demonstrate high ability are given the opportunity to accelerate their programs, finishing grade 12 in their eleventh year. In mathematics, English, French, and Science, students have the opportunity to accelerate and enrich their own programs in the final two years by taking Advanced Placement courses offered by the College Board in Princeton, New Jersey. Students complete their grade 12 English in their eleventh year, thus allowing them to pursue an enriched English course in their final year. Students complete their grade 11 Social Studies in their grade 10 year, thus allowing them to pursue an enriched Board Authority/Authorized course designed to meet students' interests in economics, world history, or human geography.
The Senior School operates on a rotating 8-block cycle, with 4 blocks each day that are 80 minutes in duration.
The Senior School is divided into three terms; report cards and student profiles are sent home at the end of each term. Electives at the grade 8 level are compulsory quarter courses, while electives at the grade 9 and 10 levels are student-chosen half-year courses.
Students are assigned to teacher advisors who play an integral role in the lives of the students. Advisors act as advocates for students as well as liaisons with parents and other teachers. Students meet with their advisors each morning and remain with their advisor and fellow students for two years.
While there are many electives in the Senior School, selection may depend on timetabling and prerequisites. The school assesses its timetable and course offerings in the spring of each year. Students work closely with their Career and Personal Planning (CAPP) counselor to choose courses that ensure a challenging and rich learning experience.
For more information about our Senior School Curriculum, the Senior School Course Information Handbook has been developed to provide comprehensive, friendly information about departments, course offerings, the course planning and selection process, and related policies and procedures.
