Grade 8 at Handsworth
Grade 8 Course Information
Handsworth Secondary offers both an English language and French Immersion programs. Student course selections are determined by which program a student is participating in. All Grade 8s in the English Program and the French Immersion Program are required to take the following courses:
| Grade 8 English Program | Grade 8 French Immersion Program |
| Humanities 8: English | English Language Arts 8 |
| Humanities 8: Social Studies | Sciences Humaines 8 |
| French 8 | Français Langue 8 |
| Science 8 | Science 8 or Sciences Naturelles 8 |
| Mathematics 8 | Mathematics 8 |
| Physical & Health Education 8 | PE 8 or Education Physique & Santé En Plein Air 8 |
| ADST and Careers 8 Rotation | ADST and Careers 8 Rotation |
| And one of the following electives: | And one of the following electives: |
| Fine Arts 8 (Drama/Art) | Fine Arts 8 (Drama/Art) |
| Concert Band 8 | Concert Band 8 |
| Strings 8 | Strings 8 |
| Choir 8 (optional - can be taken as a 9th course) | Choir 8 (optional - can be taken as a 9th course) |
Grade 8 Parent Information Night |
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM Handsworth Theatre Presentation notes: Grade 8 Parent Night Presentation |
Grade 8 Retreat
Please visit the Grade 8 Retreat for detailed information on the annual retreat
Attn: Parents/Guardians and Graduates of 2031
Grade 8 Retreat September 22 and 23, 2026
Location: Cheakamus Centre
Questions? Contact Vice Principal Jeff Aw-Yong jawyong@sd44.ca