Building on the foundation from Career Education Grade 8, Career Education Grade 9 enables students to learn more about themselves, cultivate life skills and fulfill their individual purpose and passion, to make plans for further education and future careers

Computer Technology 9 is a theme-based course where you learn to prototype ideas then design, create, test and share digital creations with your community. The goal is to give you opportunities to explore new technology topics and build mastery in existing skills. The course uses videos, readings, presentations, and independent research to gather information. Parents should be willing to read through assignments when a student is confused and engage in the problem-solving process as well as assist the student with time management and responding to teacher emails.

For students aged 10 and up interested in acquiring their CORE (Hunters Safety) certification, Traditional Learning Academy is pleased to announce it is supporting TLA teacher Mr. PJ Reimer as he works with young people throughout BC to earn their Hunter’s Number.

This course has a budget cost of $100 for grade 5-9 students enrolled at TLA plus a Tuition cost of $100 even though it is an online course. This fee enables Mr. Reimer to travel for the in-person tests that come at the end of the course.

Note:  There are also competencies in other subjects as in Art, Math and Career Ed. CORE helps to fulfill numerous learning standards from BCs provincial curriculum at multiple grade levels across the curriculum.

Students will use the creative process to develop performance skills and confidence. Collaboratively, students will work on and develop improvisational games, short monologues, and scenes. As this is a blended class, in-person as well as online participation is required.

English 9 aims to introduce students to an increasingly wide selection of stories, articles, poetry and other texts with opportunities to think and respond in reflective and creative ways. Students will start each unit with skill-development tasks, practice their skills, and then apply these to a blend of specific and student-chosen tasks. Beyond honing their reading and writing skills, students will also complete the course with a research project that blends fact and creativity.

Foods Studies 9 will give students the opportunity to learn how to plan and prepare healthy and delicious meals. Students will learn how to read recipes, prepare simple foods from scratch using a variety of techniques and tools, and learn to make nutritious choices when eating and cooking. The course will also require students to think critically about where their food comes from and the importance of food sustainability. Students will be encouraged to personalize the recipes to their needs and family circumstances. 

Although this is an Online course much of the work will naturally be taking place in your kitchen and under parent supervision. Students are expected to do all the prep work, cooking, and clean up themselves. However, parents should feel free to offer them advice and guidance. Many of the cooking labs have a self-assessment and parent (or another supervising adult)-assessment.

Level: Basic to Intermediate

**Cancelled for 2024-25**

This French course is for Grade 8-9 students who have studied some French. It will incorporate the exciting AIM methodology developed by Wendy Maxwell and will focus on vocabulary and verb conjugation. Students are expected to actively participate in a variety of individual, small group, and whole class activities including subject-related worksheets. Using AIM will create an environment where the students will: feel comfortable to express themselves in the target language from the first lesson; learn vocabulary through visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools; participate in all activities in the target language; learn to think and write creatively, while practicing oral communication; and be part of a community that emphasizes cooperative learning.

This class has a capacity of 10 students and will be hosted in Surrey.

Students will learn about concepts related to travel, past/future activities, friend/social life, dining and vacation. Students spend about 50% of their time in Rosetta Stone: learning vocabulary, seeing language in context and reading stories. The rest of the course consists of teacher-created written, grammar and speaking assignments, and quizzes, as well as, monthly virtual classes with the class to practice speaking skills.
It is recommended that the parent help the student create a realistic weekly schedule that allows for the timely completion of the course. Thirty minute segments 4 – 5 times per week would be ideal.

We explore 1750-1919, with much of the course dedicated to the Confederation of Canada. While we focus on Social Studies themes, English elements are woven seamlessly throughout the course, allowing students to receive credit for both subjects. Students will explore information through a variety of formats including informational readings, videos, recorded tutorials, virtual classes, and independent research. Additionally, they will be encouraged to present their learning in unique ways such as written assignments, speeches, videos, and project presentations. Students should be comfortable using digital tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and completing independent online research, although they will be supported in the development of new skills.

While a recommended schedule is provided, it will be up to the student, with the support of their teacher and parents, to ensure successful completion of all course materials before the end of June. Additionally, it is expected all students will actively participate through forum post discussions, group projects, monthly virtual classes, and weekly contact with their teacher who will provide encouragement and guidance.

Humanities 9 Blended combines online learning with a weekly classroom experience covering curricular competencies for English Language Arts and Social Studies. You will develop creativity, critical thinking, and historical thinking skills as we study significant historical events between 1750–1900. We will assess causes and consequences, different perspectives, and significance as we explore the Age of Revolutions and Canada’s history from Pre-Confederation to Confederation, as well as discriminatory policies, attitudes, and historical wrongs. You will develop communication and collaboration skills through group and individual projects, oral and media presentations, novel studies, an Indigenous Play, and a Confederation Debate. Since we work as a cohort, consistent completion of weekly homework is key to your success

Math 9 aims to reinforce the main goals of mathematics education: using mathematics confidently to solve problems, using mathematics to better understand the world around us, communicating and reasoning mathematically, appreciating and valuing mathematics, making connections between mathematics and its applications, committing themselves to lifelong learning, becoming mathematically literate and using mathematics to participate in, and contribute to, society. It will do so while increasing proficiency in algebra (solving equations and polynomials), graphing lines, as well delving into other core topics like financial literacy. Students will be asked to make their way through a workbook, along with online instructions and assignments. Parents would be administering the unit tests, and would be expected to stay informed as to their child’s progress.

Welcome to Blended Math 9! Math 9 covers the concepts of basic algebra and exponential laws as well as spatial reasoning and financial literacy and banking. We will focus on growing our proficiency in algebra (solving equations and polynomials), graphing lines, as well exploring other core topics like scaling diagrams.

Students can expect to participate in a variety of individual, small group, and whole-class activities including games, project-based learning, oral presentations, discussions, research, hands-on activities, textbook work, and quizzes.

Music Online 9 is an introductory course that offers students the opportunity to explore music in a variety of forms.  Students will work with an experienced teacher and musician to learn the basics of music theory including rhythm and notation, music vocabulary, and musical form.  Through listening and responding to music from a variety of eras and cultures, students will develop an appreciation for diverse cultures, time and places. Students will have the opportunity to integrate their private music lessons with this course.  Students should expect to spend half an hour a week on course requirements, not including practice time on their chosen instrument. L

evel: Basic

Earn credit while working toward a healthier lifestyle! The backbone of PHE9 is the structure and support of weekly logs. The goal is to help you remain accountable to a lifestyle of physical activity. In the meanwhile, you’ll learn from important, complementary lessons on nutrition, emotional health and safe practices while exercising. Parents will have the opportunity to “tailor” their involvement as preferred.

Earn credit while working toward a healthier lifestyle! Along with your in-class physical activity, the backbone of PHE9 is the structure and support of weekly logs. The goal is to help you remain accountable to a lifestyle of physical activity. In the meanwhile, you’ll learn from important, complementary lessons on nutrition, emotional health and safe practices while exercising.

Science 9 enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, sustainability and to relate science to technology, society and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills in the process of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems, atomic and molecular structure and properties of elements and compounds. Parents will need to be actively involved in keeping students on track at home and supervising tests and quizzes.

Welcome to Blended Science 9! This year we will cover the ever-intriguing topics of cell reproduction, DNA, and genetic engineering. We will talk about safety in the science classroom, the scientific process, the periodic table and naming of the compounds, as well as about the history of the atomic theory. We will explore some topics in ecology and how all the spheres of Earth interact as well as how matter and energy flow through ecosystems.

Our year consists of 4 Units each with an average of 5 classes. We will try to cover the whole curriculum so it will be video/reading homework assigned for the weeks when we are not in class.

This course uses a variety of Gizmos, worksheets, online resources, videos, and hands-on activities. Our year consists of 4 Units each with an average of 5 classes. We will try to cover the whole curriculum so it will be video/reading homework assigned for the weeks when we are not in class.

Students can expect to participate in a variety of individual, small group, and whole-class activities including experiments, games, project-based learning, oral presentations, discussions, research, hands-on activities, textbook work, and quizzes.

Composed of 11 units,  Social Studies 9 Online is a study of world history covering selected events from 1750-1919.  Our studies for this period begin at the height of colonialism, and will continue with slavery, revolutions,  civil war, events around Canada becoming a nation, and a brief look at communism and World War 1.    The course will focus on revolution, conflict and change through the lens of historical narratives and the human experience, and will particularly consider the effects of assumptions about other people groups.  There will be additional focus on attitudes, viewpoints, and experiences of participants on both sides of historical events as well as human choice, the impact of ideologies, and power dynamics.  Instruction will not be explicitly from a Christian worldview, but we will be examining things in a philosophical/psychological light which will include ethics and critical thinking, and may at times touch on religious worldviews.

In this course, students will learn about concepts related to travel, past/future activities, friend/social life, dining, and vacation. Students spend about 60% of their time in Rosetta Stone, our “textbook”, working on grammar lessons, practicing those lessons by reading and recording stories,and engaging in tutorial sessions. with native speakers. The rest of the course is comprised of teacher-created written, grammar and speaking assignments along with monthly virtual classes with the class to practice speaking skills.

It is recommended that the parent help the student create a realistic weekly schedule that allows for the timely completion of the course. 30-minute segments four-five times per week would be ideal.

Textiles 9 is an entry level course that will give students the opportunity to learn basic hand-sewing skills as well as other construction methods such as knitting or crochet, weaving, darning and up-cycling. Students will learn how to read and follow patterns and care for textiles. The course will also require students to think critically about textile production, ethical consumption, and the wide range of use of textiles. Students who have completed Textiles 7 and/or Textiles 8 will be encouraged to personalize projects and extend their sewing skills to better suit their ability level. Students must have access to a sewing machine for several projects in this course.

Level: Basic

This is an introductory course that allows for exploration in a variety of art forms. Students will learn the basic skills required to successfully complete works of art including colour theory and the basic elements of design. Students will work with a variety of materials to create 2D and 3D art forms, view well-known works of art, learn the basics of art criticism, participate in online forums, and create an online portfolio.

Level: Basic to Intermediate