Welcome to Stephen Lewis S.S. We know students and families often have lots of questions about starting high school and we are here to help. Learn more about what you can expect at Stephen Lewis.
What’s Great About the Teachers at SLSS?
- Caring teachers that see themselves as lifelong learners
- Co-planning to maintain consistency and increase student engagement
- Emphasis on depth and breadth
- High Expectations
- Great school spirit
- Adding culturally responsive pedagogy while maintaining an equitable teaching environment
- Development of a continuum of skills from grade 9 to 12
- Positive feedback from current students and grads
- Volunteer to supervise clubs and sports
Open House
Check the dates of our open house in the fall.
Missed the open house? Explore our website to learn more about the school. and visit Preparing for the Transition to High School on the Board website. There, you can learn more about what to expect in Grade 8 and how you can start preparing now.
Grade 9 Courses
Grade 9 students take:
- 6 compulsory courses, which include:
- De-streamed English
- De-streamed Math
- De-streamed Science
- Geography (Academic)
- French (Academic)
- Health & Physical Education
- 2 optional courses
- Information and Communication Technology
- Exploring Family Studies
- Exploring Technologies
- Exploring Computer Technology
- Exploring Hairstyling & Aesthetics
- Dramatic Arts
- Music
- Visual Arts
Learn more about Graduation Requirements.
Where can students get support?
- Support for students with IEPs
- Students with an IEP are assigned a Special Education Resource Teacher that provides support on a regular basis throughout the year
- Some students may take a Learning Strategies course that can support transition to Grade 9
- ESL courses are available each semester to help students develop proficiency in English, especially in writing.
- Students are assessed for their level of English proficiency and placed in appropriate classes.
- MLL students receive accommodations in all of their classes.
Student Success:
- Support for students without an IEP that are in risk of not obtaining a credit
- Students have access for support in Room 119
- Alternative space to avoid distractions
- Academic support- one on one to complete past due assignments or reinforce content
Other ways to get support:
- Math extra help
- Peer Tutoring
- Guidance
- Administration
- School Social Worker
Planning for Secondary School
Access resources and checklists to help you start planning for secondary school, and information about opportunities and what to expect.
