Elementary In-Person & Virtual Programs
Build a Unique Learning Journey
$200* Annual Tuition/$600 Ministry Funds
or $0 Tuition/$350 Ministry Funds
(maximum $600 annual tuition per K-9 family)
*bursaries will be available based on financial need
Home Program:
- Christian Worldview Integration
- BC Certified Christian Teacher
- Curriculum Lending Library
- Online Subscriptions
Ministry Funds:
May be allocated to:
- Internal Programs
- 3rd Party Services
- Resources
RCOA In-Person & Virtual Programs:
- Partners in Education (PIE)
- Fully Virtual PIE
- Community Classes
- Fully Virtual Community Classes
- Minecraft
- Explorations
- Virtual Clubs
- Events
- Activities
- Camps
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Tuition and program costs may be spread over 10 months or one payment.
Remaining funds applied to RCOA programs, third party, and/or resources.
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Financial Details
| Grade K-9 Annual Tuition Options Per Learner | Ministry Funds Per Learner |
| $200 * | $600 |
| $o | $350 |
| *maximum K-9 family annual tuition of $600 *annual tuition may not be paid with Ministry funds or Special Education funds *annual tuition assistance bursary available based on financial need & monies available *in-person & virtual offerings have additional costs. See OTIS for details |
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Terms:
- 5% non-refundable deposit required at sign up for each RCOA in-person & virtual program (e.g., classes, clubs) – this is not an additional fee, it will be credited to your balance
- $75 non-refundable deposit is required at sign up and Ministry funds will automatically be applied to RCOA in-person & virtual PIE programs
- Remaining funds can be used for resources or 3rd party servies
Enrolment Withdrawal Policy:
- If you withdraw from enrolment with RCOA on or before Sept 30th, expenditures must be repaid (fees paid out-of-pocket and above non-refundable deposits will be applied to amounts owed)
- If you withdraw from enrolment with RCOA on or after Oct 1st, you are eligible for half of the Ministry funds & must repay expenditures that exceed that amount
CLASSES*
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Community Classes meet for 21 days a year, divided into three terms of seven days. The focus is to build Christ-centred community while exploring a variety of topics through a cross-curricular thematic approach. We will explore a common theme each term from a Christian perspective, and within that theme, will meet BC Learning Standards from a variety of subject areas.
COST for Full Day Program
RCOA Enrolled: $600
RCOA Registered: $750
COST for Morning Program
RCOA Enrolled: $400
RCOA Registered: $500
Note: For safety reasons, dates, times, and location addressed are listed in OTIS, a password protected platform. Families receive access to OTIS after their applications are processed.
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Partners in Education (PIE) is a teacher-directed program that fully covers the BC Learning Standards for Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and ADST through interactive and project-based activities and from a Christian worldview. PIE includes 26 class days on-site and 3 days with Zoom and video lessons. Classes are multigrade and cover a range of crosscurricular themes. Parents partner with the teacher by supporting children in completing assigned project and practice work during the week.
PIE Program Framework 2021-2022
While PIE and Community Classes intentionally plan different and complementary content coverage each year, those that are in both programs may have some overlap of topics from time to time. In that case, learners will be challenged to go deeper in those content areas or explore other areas of interest through project work as directed by the PIE teacher.
COST
RCOA Enrolled: $600PO Funds Applied (additional costs TBD)
RCOA Registered: n/a
Non-RCOA: n/a
Note: For safety reasons, exact dates, times, and location addresses are listed in OTIS, a password protected platform. Families receive access to OTIS after their applications are processed.
Onsite Locations planned for 2021/2022
Abbotsford
Burnaby
Chilliwack
Duncan
Langley
Nanaimo
Saanich Peninsula
Surrey
Victoria
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Our Explorations Programs run for 21 days a year, divided into 3 terms of 7 days.
Outdoor Explorations is offered in Aldergrove, Chilliwack Victoria, and Ladysmith. Outdoor Exploration participants learn about God’s amazing creativity and Creation as they explore a variety of topics in an outdoor setting, while covering BC Learning Standards.
Drama Explorations is new this year and offered in Surrey and Abbotsford. Children will explore themes from a Christian worldview while developing knowledge and skills in improvisation, expressive communication, movement, and storytelling. At the end of each term, the group will share pieces of their creative process with families in an open workshop. Several curricular competencies in the Arts will be covered.
COST
RCOA Enrolled: $400
RCOA Registered: $500
Non-RCOA: $600
Outdoor Explorations Plus for Grades 6-9 offered on both the Mainland and Vancouver Island meeting at a variety of sites throughout the year. This is a 5hr program meant to challenge these older learners and prepare them for out Gr 10-12 Outdoor Education Program.
RCOA Enrolled: $600
RCOA Registered: $900
Non-RCOA: $1200
Note: For safety reasons, dates, times, and locations are listed in OTIS, a password protected platform. Families receive access to OTIS after their applications are processed.
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Virtual PIE and Virtual Community Class gather online via Zoom (no in-person component) and allow us to extend our community into further reaches of our province and provide learning opportunities for those who are immunocompromised. Those who live locally and prefer virtual programming are welcome to attend as well. Virtual classes will provide the same coverage of BC Learning Standards as in-person classes and will be taught from a Christian worldview.
COST
Virtual PIE PIE Program Framework 2021-2022
RCOA Enrolled: $400
RCOA Registered: n/a
Non-RCOA: n/a
Virtual Community Class
RCOA Enrolled: $250
RCOA Registered: $312.50
Non-RCOA: $375
CLUBS*
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Virtual Clubs
Virtual Clubs are a new RCOA offering! Virtual Clubs are fun, interactive virtual gatherings that are 6 to 7 weeks in length. Virtual Clubs gather online via Zoom (no in-person component). We are excited to expand our programming in this area. BC Learning Standards will be covered, and learning will be centered in a Christian worldview. Offerings may include Book Clubs and Creative Writing Clubs. See OTIS for details.
Note: For safety reasons, dates, times, and locations are listed in OTIS, a password protected platform. Families receive access to OTIS after their applications are processed.
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Minecraft Club
Minecraft Clubs are a new RCOA offering! Virtual Clubs are fun, interactive virtual learning opportunity that are 6 to 7 weeks in length. Virtual Clubs gather online via Minecraft (no in-person component).
Cost: $75/term
Requires purchase of Minecraft Software
Full details in our OTIS Sign up System
ACTIVITIES*
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Activities are field trips or “one day wonders” where we gather for a day or afternoon of learning and fun.
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Drama and Outdoor Explorations Camps will be offered during Spring Break. Learning opportunities will be centered on a Christian worldview and BC Learning Standards will be addressed. See OTIS for details.
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We will continue to plan school-wide events such as skating and Picnic in the Park. We love having the opportunity to gather with our community.
