Elementary (K-7)
Explore the possibilities
Guided by a BC Certified Teacher, your children will receive a high-quality education that reflects your Christian values within a flexible, home-based learning environment.
All Elementary Programs Include:
Home Learning Consultation
Our team will work with you to design a personalized program for your family.
Resources
Families have access to a library of resources, including books, downloadable digital units, and online subscriptions.
Families can use Ministry funds to support parts of their educational program, including RCOA classes or clubs, community sports programs, music or art lessons.
BC Certified Teacher
Families are partnered with a supportive Home Learning Support Teacher (HLST) who guides your child’s program.
HLSTs engage with your family through student posts in their learning portfolios and virtual or in-person visits. HLSTs provide practical advice, offer resource suggestions and assess your child’s academic progress.
Build a Unique Learning Journey
Step One
Choose from one of these learning options.
Full Home Learning Support Program
Your Home Learning Support Teacher (HLST) will help plan, oversee and assess all subjects: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Career Education, ADST, Math, PE and Health, Arts Education and Languages (grades 5 -7). *
Parents facilitate learning at home and share learning samples with their HLST each week on Seesaw.
Partners in Education (PIE) Blended Learning Program
Your PIE Teacher will plan, oversee, and assess Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Career Education, and ADST.
Your child attends PIE classes one day a week and completes PIE assignments at home during the rest of the week.
Your Home Learning Support Teacher (HLST) will help plan, oversee and assess Math, PE and Health, Arts Education and Languages (grade 5 -7). *
Parents facilitate learning for these subjects at home and share learning samples with their HLST on Seesaw.
*See PIE flyer below for details and finance page for program costs.
Step Two (Optional)
To either option above, add your choice of RCOA onsite and virtual programs.
NOTE: See the flyers below for program details. Refer to the ‘Finance’ page on the website for program costs.
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.
Locations: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Duncan, Langley, Nanaimo, Ridge Meadows, Surrey, Victoria.
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.
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. The virtual language teacher fully plans, oversees and assesses languages.
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:
Locations: Aldergrove, Langley, and Victoria
Students use the IEW (Excellence in Writing) method to learn tools that will boost their confidence and competence as writers. Writing Clubs include weekly Zoom sessions and at-home projects. Options include a full-year club for grades 5-7 and single-term clubs for grades 4 & 5.
Details posted regularly in OTIS.
