Grade 9
Grade Overview
About Grade 9
Grade 9 completes Junior School. Learners sit the KNEC Junior School assessment and, with parents and teachers, choose a Senior School pathway: STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts & Sports Science.
Teachers
Junior School is taught by specialist subject teachers, with a class teacher and career-guidance mentor supporting each learner.
Grade 9
Learning & Development
Career Awareness
Structured career guidance helps learners understand the careers linked to each pathway.
Transition to Senior School
Grade 9 is when learners transition toward Senior School pathway selection. Interests, assessment records, teacher guidance and parent conversations all inform the choice of STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts & Sports Science.
Digital Literacy
Learners use technology for research, presentations and responsible collaboration.
Curriculum
Learning Areas
Aligned to the KICD Competency-Based Education curriculum designs.
Core Competencies
What Learners Develop
Learning Activities
- Integrated Science investigations and practicals
- Pre-Technical Studies projects — drawing, tools and safety
- Creative Arts & Sports — music, drama, visual arts and games
- Debates, presentations and research
- Digital literacy: research, typing, presentations and online safety
Projects
- Pathway exploration portfolio
- Community Service Learning project
- Integrated Science research project
Assessment Approach
Learners are assessed through projects, practical work, portfolios, class assessments and school-based assessments administered by KNEC. These results, together with interests and career guidance, inform Senior School pathway placement after Grade 9.
Clubs & Sports
Co-curricular activities that help Grade 9 learners discover and grow their talents.
Gallery
Grade 9 in Pictures
Parent Resources
How you can support your child in Grade 9.
- Read with your child daily and talk about the stories
- Support projects and take-home activities without doing them for your child
- Check the school calendar and attend parents' meetings and academic clinics
- Keep in touch with the class teacher via the school office or WhatsApp
- Talk with your child about their interests, strengths and dream careers
- Attend pathway guidance sessions in Grade 9
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