Kindergarten

Good Spirit School Division believes in building strong foundations for bright futures. As such the Division is committed to providing high quality early learning environments for Kindergarten students to support readiness for learning. Kindergarten is a place where your child will learn and grow; where you can expect a stimulating learning environment, active learning, and appreciation for diversity. The Kindergarten program advocates development of the whole child – social-emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually.

Elementary: Grades 1-5

At the elementary level there are seven required areas of study:

  • language arts
  • mathematics
  • science
  • social studies
  • health education
  • arts education
  • physical education

The elementary curriculum has been renewed to outcome-based curricula in all subject areas.

Middle Years: Grades 6-9

At the middle years level there are seven required areas of study:

  • language arts
  • mathematics
  • science
  • social studies
  • health education
  • arts education
  • physical education

Career Education is introduced in Grade 6 and Practical and Applied Arts in Grade 7. The middle years curriculum has been renewed to outcome-based curricula in all subject areas.

Secondary: Grades 10-12

At the secondary level students must earn credits in:

  • required areas of study
  • specified areas of study
  • electives

Required areas of study are compulsory courses in the core subject areas such as English Language Arts, mathematics and science. Specified areas of study include special project credits which provide an opportunity for students to study in individualized areas of interest. Electives are specialized courses offered based on local programming needs. The minimum graduation requirement for students is 24 credits with at least five 30 level course credits.