ACCEL Program 2026-2027

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for Grade 8 students to apply for Lambrick Park’s ACCEL 9′ Program.  “ACCEL 9′ stands for “Accelerate Course Credit Education Link” and is designed for future grade 9 students to enable them to accelerate their academic program and link to future opportunities in grades 11, 12, and beyond.  The ACCEL 9′ program has two components.  Students may apply for either or both.  The first component is the ‘SciMatics Component’ and is currently taught by Mr. Helm.  Successful applicants are placed in a year long class which enables students to complete Science 9, Math 9, and Science 10.  This means 3 courses are completed in the same time frame as traditional programs complete two courses.
The second component is the ‘Humanities Component’ currently taught by Ms. Weir. This component combines English 9 with Social Studies 9 and Social Studies 10 in one class that spans the school year. Again, this provides students with three course credits in a two course time frame.The spirit of the program is to give students both an accelerated option within our timetable structure and provide the link to more senior options in grades 11 and 12. LPSS accelerated options provide students with three extra course choices over their four years at Lambrick Park to explore other course offerings. We believe more students will attempt: all three Sciences, a second (or third) language, Calculus 12, Economics 12, an extra senior Humanities course  or perhaps an extra Fine Arts or Applied Skills elective. ACCEL students will also have extra opportunities to gain Post-Secondary credits while attending Lambrick Park.As noted above, students may apply for either or both components. ‘ACCEL 9’ classes will enroll students who demonstrate excellence in achievement, ability, attention to academic rigor, self-management and a personally stated passion for the subject(s). Our mission at Lambrick Park is to actively engage students in the endless possibilities of learning through our programs. The ‘ACCEL 9’ program will challenge students to exceed expectations as outlined in the prescribed Grade 9 and 10 curricula; and, teachers expect students will attend to all course elements…enabling them to explore enriched opportunities for a deeper and wider understanding of their subject areas.

Application Information:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 19, 2026 (BY MIDNIGHT)

Interviews for selected candidates will take place on January 29th and 30th 2026

Humanities Application 2026/27

Scimatics Application 2026/27

Questions? Please e-mail: Aaron Helm (Scimatics) ahelm@sd61.bc.ca and/or Heather Weir (Humanites) hjweir@sd61.bc.ca