Topics that are a part of the Ministry of Education Expectations but, RCOA identifies these as best addressed under the realm of parental instruction within the home study parts of the program. These will purposely not be addressed in our Elementary F2F opportunities. Evidence provided to the evaluating teacher of anecdotal summaries of the family’s perspective and depth of coverage will be sufficient. Should any of these topics come up in class discussions (i.e. generated by a learner) the teacher will redirect the discussions and direct elementary learners to address that topic with their parents.
During the Transition Years of grades 8 & 9, as discernment grows, some of these topics may be considered appropriate for discussion and presentations. Our Subject Specialist HighSchool Teachers will apply the “Yellow Zone” cautions when venturing into “Red Zone” topics.
Some courses within the Grad Program do specifically address some of these topics (ie Planning 10, Social Justice 12) we strongly encourage parents to engage with their children and communicate openly with the teachers during study of these courses.
- Sexuality/Pornography: Other than a general reference to the blessings of the Biblical perspective of the design and purpose within marriage and the anatomy of the body from a science perspective.
- Abortion/Euthanasia/Suicide: As a school, RCOA holds to the biblical truth that God is the determiner of life and death.
- Domestic Violence: RCOA recognizes that, for some learners, this could trigger emotional responses
- Drug & Alcohol Use and Addiction: RCOA respects each family’s convictions and ability to guide their children in appropriate use to safeguard against addiction.