Who Can Get Involved?
✓ Any student within the Near North District School Board jurisdiction is eligible
to register in the Arts Nipissing Program.
✓ Open to any student interested in pursuing an artistic career or one who simply
appreciates the arts in their life.
✓ Students should achieve and maintain an average of 70% or greater in their
chosen arts major subject to continue in the Arts Nipissing Program.
Year One Exploration
- The emphasis during this year will be placed on student exploration.
- Grade 9 Arts Nipissing students will enrol in a minimum of ONE art course.
- At the end of Grade 9, students must choose, with the counsel of their teachers and parents, ONE of the six arts disciplines as a MAJOR area of study.
Years 2-4: Recommendation for Placement
- The emphasis during years 2 – 4 will be placed on the development of proficiency in the declared subject major.
- In order to continue in your major in Grades 10, 11, and 12, you must achieve a minimum average of 70% in your declared major area of focus.
- If you are attending the Arts Nipissing program throughout of zone busing, and you do not maintain a 70% in your declared major, you will be asked to return to your zoned school.
Transitional Pathways
- Consideration for late entry into the Arts Nipissing program will take place through an application process and/or discussion with administration and guidance personnel.
• Arts Nipissing Track
‣ 7 credits (Current Track)
‣ 5 credits (Late entry - Graduating 2024)
The Arts Nipissing Certificate
- The late entry Arts Nipissing Certificate will be granted to students that have achieved a minimum of FOUR or FIVE Arts Nipissing credits, including a minimum of TWO senior major/focus credits with an average of 70% or greater.
- The Arts Nipissing Certificate will be granted to students that have achieved a minimum of SEVEN Arts Nipissing credits, including FOUR senior major/focus credits with an average of 70% or greater.