COURSE INFORMATION

Click a grade level below to learn more about Rockway courses.

Note: Student course selections, planned course rotations and staffing considerations determine the courses available each school year. As a result, Rockway does not offer all courses every school year.

Grade 9

 Rockway ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

Rockway’s complete Academic Calendar is available for download — Rockway Academic Calendar – 2022-2023 [PDF]

This document contains detailed information about

Course Descriptions – Read detailed descriptions of courses offered at Rockway (also available from grade links above).

Accreditation – Rockway’s program is fully accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education (BSID 885681).

Graduation Requirements – Learn more about the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) here.

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate Diploma – Students can earn this additional credential that reflects Rockway’s values.

Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting  — Understand Rockway’s policies surrounding student assessment.

Rockway’s Schedule 2024-25

Rockway has a unique 5 period schedule that benefits students.

  • Period 1 (8:00-9:10am) offers optional elective credit courses for high school students,  as well as non-credit activities (SPARK) and space for quiet study for all our students, grades 7 to 12.
  • Students can also choose to arrive at 9:10am for periods 2 to 5. 
  • Grade 9 and 10 students are supported with homeroom groupings for required courses.
  • Rockway’s outstanding high school instrumental and vocal music program is offered in period 1, making music possible for more students.
  • A common lunch provides time for student connections and participation in extra-curricular clubs.
  • Chapel occurs twice each week, and is a time for our whole school community to learn and celebrate together.