My child is taking pre-AP courses, can they apply to the Enhanced Learning Programme at Korah?
We invite all interested students to apply to this unique programme. Applicants to the programme will be accepted based on Grade 7 & 8 academic performance, work habits, literacy skills and community involvement.
How will Korah’s Enhanced Learning Programme handle a student coming into the programme with a previously earned grade nine credit like Math?
When the timetable is constructed for the following year the possibility of this is planned for. Grade Ten Enhanced Math is scheduled at the same time as Grade Nine Enhanced Math to allow for this. As well they try to timetable other options at this time so students who choose to wait and take Math with their class can do so.
My son has earned his grade nine academic science through pre-AP, should he take grade ten science in grade nine, or retake grade nine or take another optional course?
Students and their parents have chosen each of these options for their own reasons. The Student Services Department is available to help in that decision making process if necessary.
How is the Enhanced Programme classes grade nine and ten different from classes that are Academic level courses?
The grade nine and ten enhanced classes in Science, Math, Geography, Business, Music, French and English meet and exceed the expectations of the Ontario secondary school curriculum. The grade nine and ten program have been enhanced in each subject area with materials, skills that will benefit the student as they transition to the International Baccalaureate Programme.
How are the IB and AP programme different from each other?
Comparing the International Baccalaureate Programme to Advanced Placement
IB 1. Integrated program that is comprised of six subjects, upon completion a diploma is awarded. Standardized Curriculum and exams.
AP 1.Individual subjects are completed. No diploma.
IB 2. International context in all subjects.
AP 2. No international context.
IB 3. Detailed mandatory curriculum.
AP 3. Major concepts outlined.
IB 4. Required instructional hours for class room and labs.
AP 4. No required hours
IB 5. Labs required, teacher and international examiners mark and evaluate lab work.
AP 5. Twelve recommended labs to teach certain skills.
IB 6. All subjects have a internal assessment component that is evaluated by the teachers and international examiners.
AP 6. Only external assessments
IB 7. External exam marked by international examiners comprises 50-80% of students final IB mark, while the other 20-50% is internal assessments like labs, papers and portfolios. All assessments moderated (or checked and remarked by other examiners)
AP 7. Exam is the only part externally assessed.
IB 8. IB courses are academically rigorous,
AP 8. courses are academically rigorous Students challenge courses in an area of interest and strength.
IB 9. IB programme philosophy is to develop the whole person academically, socially, emotionally and as a part of the community. Student is challenged by a curriculum that requires they take 6 subjects (Math, Science, English, a Second Language, Social Science course, and one optional course). Other requirements: a 4000 word research Essay called the Extended Essay. A course called the Theory of Knowledge which explores how we learn.
AP 9. CAS- Students must complete a minimum of 50 hours of Creativity, Activity and Service