Curriculum

From Grades 7 to 12, everything about our high school curriculum is designed to prepare our students for post-secondary education. They prepare academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually, so when they move on, they have the skills they need for a successful post-secondary experience.



Every subject is taught employing techniques based on the most recent research on how boys learn, including an emphasis on the arts and creativity.

The complete course list is available when you call for a meeting or a tour of the school, but here is an overview of the subjects taught at Fountain Academy.

Grade 7

  • Religious Studies
  • English
  • French
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Art
  • Human Development
  • Music
  • Physical Education

Grade 8

  • Religious Studies
  • English
  • French
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Art
  • Human Development
  • Music
  • Physical Education

Grade 9

  • Religious Studies
  • English
  • French
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Art
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Human Development

Grade 10

  • Religious Studies 10 (½ credit)
  • English 10 (Acad.)
  • Biology 11 (Acad.)
  • French 10 (Adv.)/10 (Acad.)
  • History 10 (Acad.)
  • Mathematics 10 (Acad.)
  • Science 10 (Adv.)/10 (Acad.)
  • Spanish 10 (Acad.)
  • Fine Arts 10
  • Physical Education 10

Grade 11

  • Religious Studies 11
  • English 11 (Adv.) / 11 (Acad.)
  • History 11 (Adv.) / 11 (Acad.)
  • Mathematics 11 (Adv.)/11 (Acad.)
  • Athletics 11
  • Mathematics 12 (Adv.)
  • Electives:
    • Chemistry 11 (Adv.) / 11 (Acad.)
    • Economics 12 (Acad.)
    • French 11 (Adv.) / 11 (Acad.)
    • Physics 11 (Adv.)
    • Spanish 11 (Acad.)
    • Philosophy 12 (Acad.)

Grade 12

  • Religious Studies 12
  • English 12 (Adv.) / 12 (Acad.)
  • History 12 (Adv.) / 12 (Acad.)
  • Mathematics 12 (Acad.)
  • Mathematics/Pre-Calc (Adv.)
  • Electives:
    • Biology 12 (Acad.)
    • Chemistry 12 (Adv.) / 12 (Acad.)
    • French 12 (Adv.) / 12 (Acad.)
    • Physics 12 (Adv.)
    • Philosophy 12 (Acad.)
    • Spanish 12 (Acad.)
    • Calculus 12
    • Economics 12 (Acad.)

Advanced Placement Programme

Sacred Heart School of Halifax has developed a vigorous AP Programme designed to help high school students make a successful transition to higher education. Click here to learn more.