- Students interested in taking the IB Diploma Programme (grade 11 and 12) are encouraged to take Enriched courses in grade 9 and 10 where possible. Note: these are NOT required but are helpful.
- Students in grade 9 should contact the IB coordinator or their guidance counsellor to ensure proper preparation has been made for the IB Diploma Programme.
Grade 9 students are recommended to take:
- Enriched English and Mathematics
- Academic French
- Academic Science and Geography
Grade 10 students are required to take:
- Grade 10 Enriched English and Mathematics (when possible)
- Grade 11 MCR3U1 – Functions (Ancaster High students should take the pre-IB class)
- Grade 10 Academic Science and History
- Grade 10 Academic French
- Other recommendations:
- students who wish to complete all 3 areas of science should plan to take Chemistry and Biology in IB and select Physics for grade 10
- Perhaps pursue Grade 12 Physics in summer school, e-learning or during the one spare you get during your two-year IB program (check to see if it’s available during this spare).
- students who are unsure if they will be able to complete the full IB Diploma Programme should take grade 10 careers and civics
- students who wish to complete all 3 areas of science should plan to take Chemistry and Biology in IB and select Physics for grade 10
Updated on Thursday, December 03, 2020.