Elementary In-Person & Virtual Programs

Plan a Learning Journey

Each of your children is unique!
You can choose a different journey for each child or build your own.

Build a Unique Learning Journey

$200* Annual Tuition/$600 PO Funds
or $0 Tuition/$350 PO 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

PO 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
Community Clubs

Explorations
Virtual Clubs
Events
Activities
Camps

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Tuition and program costs may be spread over 10 months or one payment.
PO funds can be applied to RCOA programs, third party, and/or resources.

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Financial Details

Grade K-9 Annual Tuition Options Per Learner	PO Funds Per Learner
$200	$600
$0	$350
maximum K-9 family annual tuition of $600 annual tuition may not be paid with PO 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

Terms:

$50 non-refundable deposit required to sign up for RCOA in-person & virtual programs (e.g., classes, clubs) – this is not an additional fee, it will be credited to your program costs
PO funds will automatically be applied to RCOA in-person & virtual programs

If PO funds are used for resources – half advanced May 1^st, remainder as of Feb 1^st
If PO funds are used for 3^rd party – half available Sept 1^st, the remaining available Feb 1^st

Enrolment Withdrawal Policy:

If you withdraw from enrolment with RCOA on or before Sept 30th, PO Fund expenditures must be repaid (tuition paid 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 PO funds & must repay expenditures that exceed that amount

Learning Journey Examples

Examples based on $200 tuition model

Example A

Full At-Home Program

$200/learner

Home Program

$600 PO Funds Remaining

Calculations

+$200 (Enrolment Tuition*)
= $200 Owing & $600 PO Funds Remaining

*$50 non-refundable deposit required will be applied toward annual tuition and PO funds may not be used to pay tuition

Example B

Community Classes

$200/learner

Home Program
and
RCOA In-Person Programs
Community Classes

$200 PO Funds Remaining

Calculations

+$200 (Enrolment Tuition*)
+ $400 (Community Class)
– $600 (PO funds)
= $200 PO funds remaining

*$50 non-refundable deposit required will be applied toward annual tuition and PO funds may not be used to pay tuition

Example C

Partners in Education

$200/learner

Home Program
and
RCOA In-Person Programs
Partners in Education

Calculations

+$200 (Enrolment Tuition*)
+ $600 (PIE)
– $600 (PO funds)
= $200 Owing

*$50 non-refundable deposit required will be applied toward annual tuition and PO funds may not be used to pay tuition

Example D

Community Classes & Community Clubs

$200/learner

Home Program
and
RCOA In-Person Programs
Community Classes
Community Clubs

Calculations

+$200 (Enrolment Tuition*)
+$400 (Community Classes)
+$200 (Community Clubs)
-$600 (PO funds)
= $200 Owing

*$50 non-refundable deposit required will be applied toward annual tuition and PO funds may not be used to pay tuition

Example E

PIE & Community Classes

$600/learner

Home Program
and
RCOA In-Person Programs
Partners in Education
Community Classes

Calculations

+$200 (Enrolment Tuition)
+ $600 (PIE)
+ $400 (Community Class)
– $600 (PO funds)
= $600 Owing

Example F

PIE, Community Classes & Clubs

$800/learner

Home Program
and
RCOA In-Person Programs
Partners in Education
Community Classes
Community Clubs

Calculations

+$200 (Enrolment Tuition*)
+ $600 (PIE)
+ $400 (Community Class)
+ $200 (Community Clubs)
– $600 (PO funds)
= $800 Tuition Owing

*$50 non-refundable deposit required will be applied toward annual tuition and PO funds may not be used to pay tuition

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

CLASSES*

Community Classes meet for 21 days a year, divided into three terms of seven 3-hour 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.

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COST

RCOA Enrolled: $400

RCOA Registered: $500

Non-RCOA: $600

Combining Community Classes with Community Clubs : Are you feeling over-scheduled and want to simplify, yet still want your children to have a full-day opportunity to explore a variety of interests, with a Christian instructor, alongside their friends? Community Classes and Community Clubs run on the same day creating a full-day program with one pick-up and drop-off and include a supervised lunch. (clubs are offered at $65/term for 3 terms)

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.

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 meets for 22 days on-site and 7 days through Zoom and video lessons. Classes run throughout the school year. Parents partner with the teacher by supporting children in completing assigned project and practice work during the week.

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COST

RCOA Enrolled: $600

RCOA Registered: n/a

Non-RCOA: n/a

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.

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.

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

RCOA Enrolled: $400

RCOA Registered: n/a

Non-RCOA: n/a

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Virtual Community Class

RCOA Enrolled: $250

RCOA Registered: $312.50

Non-RCOA: $375

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.

CLUBS*

Community Clubs are brand new! They will take place after lunch on Community Class days and will provide excellent, choice-based learning options presented from a Christian worldview. BC Learning Standards will be covered from a variety of subject areas. Club options may include languages, fine arts, photography, and more! Specific offerings listed in OTIS. Each location will offer unique programming for their community.

COST

RCOA Enrolled: $65 per term

RCOA Registered: $81 per term

Non-RCOA: $97.50

Combining Community Clubs with Community Classes

Are you feeling over-scheduled and want to simplify, yet still want your children to have a full-day opportunity to explore a variety of interests, with a Christian instructor, alongside their friends? Community Classes and Community Clubs run on the same day creating a full-day program with one pick-up and drop-off and include a supervised lunch.

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 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.

ACTIVITIES*

Activities are field trips or “one day wonders” where we gather for a day or afternoon of learning and fun.

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.

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.