Upper One - Grade 9

Appleby College Diploma

• More rigorous academic requirements than the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, combined with significant co-curricular requirements
• Requires completion of 22.5 compulsory credits (Languages, Arts, Physical and Health Education, Science and Mathematics, Social Science, Guidance and Technology), completion of 9-12 elective credits, as well as Boarding Life, Service, Co-Curricular, a Global Experience
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Rich Curriculum

• Focus on character education

• Students have a rich choice of electives ranging from Arts to World Languages

• Students partake in innovative collaboration through a digital learning environment

• Students actively develop leadership skills and confidence through curriculum and support

• Strong group of Upper School core courses keeps Senior School course options open

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Advisor Programme

• Advisors work with students, their parents, teachers and school directors to encourage, guide and provide support

•  New Upper One (Grade 9)  students are assigned to an Advisor, with a group of eight to 10 other students

•  Advisor groups stay together from Upper One (Grade 9) to Senior Two (Grade 12) so Advisors can follow a student’s development

• Advisor groups allow students to transition into a new grade, discuss school issues, seek peer advice and learn from knowledgeable faculty members

Co-Curricular Passport

• The Passport is the guide for students in choosing co-curricular options over the course of their Appleby experience
• Provides flexibility so students can pursue areas of individual interest whether in Athletics, Arts or Service
• Ensures students take a variety of options from Arts, Athletics, and Service
• Athletics exemptions are offered, allowing students to pursue up to 12 terms of sports
• Minimum of three athletes (one per year) from Upper One (Grade 9) to Senior One (Grade 11)
• Available sports include Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Cross-Country, Swimming, Squash, Rugby, Tennis, Golf, and Track & Field
• 21 arts co-curriculars are available for Upper One (Grade 9) students including All School Play and AC Rocks etc.

Colours & Pins

• Arts Colours are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding performance in arts and model commitment, positive participation and enthusiasm
• Athletics Colours are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding performance and leadership in competitive athletics
• Service Colours are awarded to students who demonstrate a unique understanding of their service learning placement
• Club Pins are awarded to students who demonstrate an exceptional contribution to their club, far exceeding expectations

Leadership

• Students can develop leadership skills through a variety of workshops and conferences
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills include the Upper School Council, International Council, Service Council, Arts Council or various leadership clubs
• Students learn about leadership through the co-curricular program, the advisor program and the boarding life program
• Experiential education opportunities are provided through global education, the northern campus and co-curricular leadership roles
• Students have the opportunity to apply to a variety of formal leadership positions in the spring

Intercultural Learning

• Cultural immersion programme allowing students to broaden their perspectives outside their own culture
• Students engage with multiple aspects and influences of culture, including language, religion, the arts, history, geography and globalization
• Allows students to bring meaningful intercultural experiences to the classroom
• Inspires students to be leaders in creating a future where active citizenship can impact the world

Global Experiential Learning

• Experiential immersion enhances student learning, service leadership, teamwork and understanding in intercultural environments
• Inspires students to become empathetic world leaders in creating a future where active citizenship can impact the world
• Participation in a global experience is a core requirement of the Appleby College Diploma 
• Past locations have included various locations in Canada, Argentina, Costa Rica, Cambodia, Colombia, Germany, Mongolia, Macedonia, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Spain and Thailand to name a few
• Participation in a global experience is a core requirement of the Appleby College Diploma with trip options in December, March, and May

International Exchange

• Provides new perspectives and helps students gain a greater insight into the world
• Exchanges range from three weeks to an entire school reporting period in countries such as Germany, Spain, Peru, Oman, Switzerland, France, Australia, South Africa, Thailand and India
• Language-based exchanges strengthen oral and comprehension skills of the language
• Culture-based exchanges allow the student to develop their sense of independence

Round Square

• Students have the opportunity to attend domestic and international conferences/exchanges
• Based on the theories of experiential educational philosopher Kurt Hahn
• Encourages personal development and responsibility in students
• The Round Square King Constantine Medal is awarded in recognition of outstanding commitment to the Round Square IDEALS

Outdoor Education

• Upper One (Grade 9) students participate in autumn outdoor education experiences to learn wilderness navigation techniques, develop an appreciation for the natural environment and build bonds in their advisor group

• Students receive instruction in a variety of wilderness skills, including snowshoeing, wilderness navigation with map and compass, outdoor cooking and camping skills

• Each group is assigned one Senior Two (Grade 12) and two Senior One (Grade 11) outdoor instructors

• Students who are new to Appleby in Grade 11 or Grade 12 complete a New Student Outdoor Education trip at Appleby's S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

• This international award has three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold
• Founded by the late HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
• Encourages youth to be active, develop new skills and challenge themselves
• Students pursuing leadership opportunities achieve at least their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award

• 98 Silver Award recipients over the past three years at Appleby 

• Seven Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award recipients over the past three years at Appleby

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Boarding

• Upper One (Grade 9) optional boarding

• Prepares students for life away from home (such as university)

• Promotes the development of communication skills and encourages understanding of different people and cultures

• Helps foster time management/planning skills in students and enhances student accountability

• Enables deep friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime

Where Our Grads Go

• 100% of Appleby graduates attend university or college

• Appleby's 2024 graduating class will be attending 61 different post-secondary institutions

• Our graduates have been accepted into some of the world’s finest post-secondary institutions such as University of British Columbia, Dalhousie University, McGill University, Queen’s University, University of Toronto, Western University, University of Waterloo, St. Francis Xavier University, University of California, Berkeley, Brown University, Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, Princeton University, King’s College London, University of St Andrews and the Royal College of Surgeons