If you are a student with strong ability, talents and motivation, and you wish to participate in a more challenging and enriching program of instruction in high school to prepare for post-secondary education (e.g.. university or college), then consider applying for Palmer’s Pre-AP/Incentive Program.
Please see below for more details.
Please note that registration for all Incentive grades are now open!
Grade 8 Class Applications – Before applying, please ensure that you have the following ready:
1. If you have Get Wet or WaterSafe certificate if available, please have a scanned copy available to be uploaded. Lifeguarding certifications such as Bronze Cross are also valid.
2. The end of the application will ask you to submit a written response that describes why you want to be part of the Incentive Program. Please take some time to draft a response before filling out the application form.
January 3, 2023 – Applications open – Click here to apply
February 3, 2023 – Applications close
February 13 & 14, 2023 – English and Math Entrance Exams; Grade 7 Teacher Reference Form deadline
Download the Grade 7 Teacher Reference Form here: Printable Copy or Electronic Copy
Time | Monday February 13, 2023 | Tuesday February 14, 2023 |
8:45am – 11:45am | DeBeck | General Currie |
12:00pm – 3:00pm | Garden City | Non-feeder elementary schools |
The Math entrance exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions that covers the Grade 6 and Grade 7 math curriculum. Calculators are not permitted for the math exam.
The English exam is a 1 paragraph on-demand writing piece (maximum 300 words) on a topic that will be given on the day of the exam.
February 28, 2023 – Interviews for selected applicants; School transfer application deadline
March 6, 2023 – Notification of results for all applicants
March 10, 2023 – Deadline for deposits and camp permission forms from accepted students
Download a reminder of the important dates here
Grade 9 – 11 Class Applications
Registration for Grade 9-11 Classes will be open from January 3, 2023 – March 10, 2023. Click here to apply
Students applying for the Grade 9 Incentive class must take the Science and Math Proficiency Test in May 2023. Please see Mr. Liang for more information.