Elementary Onsite & Virtual Programming
Build a Unique Learning Journey
Every Home Program’s Foundation is:
Christian Worldview Integration in partnership with your family’s BC Certified Christian Home Learning Support Teacher
Resources and Services supplied through RCOA’s Curriculum Lending Library, Online Subscriptions, and approved 3rd Party Services
Add your choice of RCOA
Onsite & Virtual Programs:
- Partners in Education (PIE)
- Virtual PIE
- Community Clubs
- Virtual Language Classes
- Explorations
- Virtual Clubs
- Events
- Activities
- Camps
Tuition and program costs may be spread over 10 months or one payment.
Funds not applied to RCOA programs can be used for third party, and/or resources.
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Financial Details
| 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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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
Elementary Programming Payments:
- $150 non-refundable deposit is required at sign up and full $600 learner allotment of Ministry funds will automatically be applied to RCOA in-person PIE programs (Virtual deposit $75 and $400 from Ministry funds)
- 10% non-refundable deposit required at sign up for other year-long RCOA in-person & virtual program (e.g., classes, clubs) – this is not an additional fee, it will be credited to your balance as will Ministry funds unless.
- Term by Term Clubs and Activities require full non-refundable payment out of pocket to secure spots, refunds are issued if we cancel the program.
- Remaining family funds can be used for resources or 3rd party services.
Onsite & Virtual Programs
CLASSES
Enrolled Learners Only
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Onsite Partners In Education (PIE)
This program is reserved for learners who are Enrolled Status with RCOA.
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 taught from a Christian worldview. PIE includes 29, 5.5 hour onsite class days throughout the year. Classes are multigrade and cover a range of cross-curricular themes. Parents partner with the teacher by supporting children in completing the assigned project and practice work during the week. While PIE and Community Classes intentionally plan different and complementary content coverage each year, those enrolled in both programs may have some overlap of topics. 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.
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 in the following Communities
Abbotsford
Burnaby
Duncan
Langley
Nanaimo
Ridge Meadows *NEW*
Saanich Peninsula
Surrey
Victoria
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Virtual PIE Classes
ONLINE VIA ZOOM – M/W/F 1hr Sessions 3X/week
This program is reserved for learners who are Enrolled Status with RCOA.
Cost includes mailing costs of project materials. PIE Program Framework
Online PIE classes provide our popular PIE classes directly to your home through a combination of Zoom classes, pre-recorded instruction & direction through Seesaw. 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 taught from a Christian worldview. Learners will participate in three 40 – 60 minute whole-class Zoom sessions each week. Classes will run for 29 weeks throughout the year with Zoom class sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Zoom sessions will feature engaging hands-on activities, group work, and an opportunity for learners to share their at-home activities. During the year some Friday class sessions may be varied to include small group or one-on-one instructional times. These classes are open to all learners who live outside of locations where PIE classes are offered and those who prefer the flexibility of a virtual format.
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Virtual Language Classes
Virtual Language Classes are offered 21 days during the year (3 terms of 7 days). Classes offered include French, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Students explore culture and learn basics in speaking, reading, and writing through weekly Zoom classes and at-home projects.
Term One: Mid-September – Early November
Term Two: January – February
Term Three: April – May
CLUBS & EXPLORATIONS
Open to Enrolled and Registered
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Onsite Community Clubs
Community Clubs is a full day, 5-hour program offered 21 days during the year (3 terms of 7 days). Students engage in hands-on, thematic cross-curricular units in Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, and touch on topics from Career Education, Health, and Applied Design, Skills, & Technology. The afternoon includes explorations of Visual Arts, STEM, and Drama.
Term One: Mid-September – Early November
Term Two: January – February
Term Three: April – May
Locations: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Duncan, Langley, Nanaimo, Ridge-Meadows, Surrey, Victoria, and Westshore (Victoria area).
For safety reasons, dates, times, and location addresses are listed in OTIS, a password protected platform. Families receive access to OTIS after their applications are processed.
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Virtual Book Clubs
Virtual Book Clubs are 6 weeks in length and new sessions are offered each term for grades 3 and 4, and grades 5 – 7. These clubs provide a wonderful opportunity to build reading or writing skills in a collaborative environment. Each week, participants complete activities, share responses with each other on Seesaw, and meet on Zoom.
Term One: Mid-September – Early November
Term Two: January – February
Term Three: April – May
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Onsite Outdoor Explorations
Outdoor Explorations is a three-hour program offered 21 days during the year, (3 terms of 7 days). 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.
Half Day K-5 Programs:
Full Day 6-9 Programs
Locations: Aldergrove, Ridge Meadows, Langley, and Victoria
