Welcome to English at Bluevale Collegiate Institute
To Our Future Grade 9s
We are thrilled you will be joining us next year! The BCI English department is staffed with teachers who have a passion for reading, writing, critical thinking and discussion. All of us are looking forward to meeting you.
Our English department has worked hard to develop a new and innovative approach to our Grade 9 program to make sure all of our classroom learners feel engaged and supported. This program includes:
- More student voice and choice in relation to the books students are reading
- This includes our BCI Reads Program – Find out more details about the program here: Get Excited for BCI Reads
- A focus on literacy fundamentals – our teachers are using diagnostic tools to assess where students are at in relation to their skill development and designing lessons that meet student needs
- Students are being given multiple opportunities to demonstrate their learning in a wide variety of ways
- Voice and choice in relation to how students demonstrate their learning. Students are given opportunities to demonstrate their learning through their writing, creative skills, and through their verbal communication.
For Our Returning Students
Bluevale’s English Department continues to strive to create engaging, inclusive and innovative English courses. The BCI English department is excited to continue with its implementation of our single section Grade 10 program. This means all of our grade 10 students are working towards their ENG 2DI credit. We are excited to announce the extension of our BCI Reads program to include our Grade 10 classes. Below you will find information as it relates to both our compulsory and elective courses currently being offered to students.
English Course Descriptions Gr 9/10
Selecting Grade 11 English Courses
Selecting Grade 12 English Courses
Selecting Drama Courses
For specific course content questions and other related inquiries, we encourage you to contact Ms. Jeanette Baillargeon (she/her), Head of the English and Drama Department, via email at jeanette_baillargeon@wrdsb.ca.