Highschool Onsite & Virtual Programs

Explore the Possibilities of a High School Blended Learning Experience

RCOA High School Programs Include:

 

 

Resource Advising & Consultation

A high school consultant will help design a personalized program, provide advice about course selection and delivery options, and mentor students moving from our elementary to high school programs.

Resources

All students have access to a library of resources, including e-books from our digital library and physical resources such as textbooks, novels, and more.

Homeroom Teacher

Every RCOA-enrolled Gr. 8-12 student is assigned a homeroom teacher. This teacher will usually be one of your course teachers and will reach out to share important information, help advise and be your go-to person for general questions and concerns.

Flexible Learning

Homelearning

From home, students can access course materials, submit assignments, and receive feedback through our online course management software in Brightspace.

Virtual

Our web-based learning management systems streamline the communication between student and teacher for both individualized and online course formats.

Onsite

Interactive, in-class sessions. Students learn together under the guidance of a subject specialist teacher on dynamic course concepts, motivating projects, and thought-provoking presentations.

Grade 8/9 Options

Customized Home Learning Program

Self-Paced Program

Grade 8 and 9 students who prefer the flexibility of setting their own schedule can build a customized program of self-paced online, virtual and/or individualized classes, supported by subject specialist teachers.

Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (a sampling of areas like woodwork, metalwork, sewing, and computers) and Career Education are covered through self-paced online classes. *Activities and clubs can complete ADST also!

Grade 8 and 9 students also take arts education, mathematics, physical and health education, and languages through self-paced online courses, virtual classes, or onsite clubs.

Homeroom HUB Blended Learning Program

*This program is like our Elementary PIE
(Partners in Education) Program

Our signature HUB program is Helping Us Bridge the transition from elementary into high school! Community, connection, support, and accountability have lifelong impacts.

Subjects covered in HUB: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (a sampling of areas like woodwork, metalwork, sewing, and computers) and Career Education. *Activities and clubs can complete ADST also!

HUB is taught through an integrated cross-curricular approach, combining direct instruction during weekly classes and independent online learning through our Brightspace course platform.

Two formats are offered:

  1. Onsite/Blended – 24 weeks of instruction with one 4-hour class per week, 21 weeks onsite and 3 weeks via Zoom.
  2. Virtual – 24 weeks of instruction with two 2-hour classes per week.

In addition to the courses covered through the Grade 8 and 9 HUB program, students also take arts education, mathematics, physical and health education, and languages through self-paced online courses, virtual classes, or onsite clubs.

Grades 10-12 Grad Program Options

B.C. Certificates of Graduation are awarded to students who successfully complete the provincial graduation requirements. Students require a minimum of 80 credits to graduate with a Dogwood Diploma. Click here for details.

Dogwood Diploma with RCOA as School of Record (SOR*)

Having RCOA as the school of record allows students to gain the full RCOA experience. Being a part of a Christ-centered community which values family, discipleship and home learning.  Families will also receive discounted programing and access to the library and subscriptions.

Enrolling with RCOA as the school of record requires students to take a minimum of six courses, with the majority of their course load completed through RCOA. Some exceptions may apply for Grade 12 students.

The school of record is responsible for tracking the graduation plan, updating transcripts as well as organizing provincial assessments.

Cross Enrolment

We welcome students from all schools (public, private, campus, online) who are interested in taking one or more courses with us. Your SOR will report your marks to the Ministry of Education for your transcript.

Three formats are offered:

Onsite/Blended – 24 weeks of instruction with one class per week, 21 weeks onsite and 3 weeks via Zoom, class time varies by course.

Virtual – 24 weeks of instruction via Zoom, class time varies by course.

Online – Self-paced courses through the provincial online learning management system Brightspace.

Customize Your Grade 8 – 12 Learning Plan

Build a program with a combination of in-person and online courses, clubs, and activities.

Explore what we offer through the links below.

Classes, Clubs and Activities

These are the cornerstone of our school as we strive to create opportunities for relationship building. We have carefully chosen a variety of experiences. All opportunities are taught and guided by Christian teachers and instructors.

Classes cover all course competencies and are taught by the same teacher who oversees the course.

Clubs cover a portion of the course competencies, and the course teacher may not be the same as the club teacher.

Activities may address course competencies, but are not necessarily linked to a specific course or teacher.

Online Courses

These take you through a course step-by-step in Brightspace as you read and view information, upload assignments, and are supported by a course teacher.

RCOA teens build community connecting in our
onsite & virtual classes, clubs, and activities.

GRADES 8&9

GRADE 10

GRADE 11

GRADE 12

GRADE 8 & 9

GRADE 10

GRADE 11

GRADE 12

Activities include a variety of the following

Recreational

Hikes, Kayaking, Cycling, Camping, Disc Golf, Rock Climbing, Curling, Skating, Snowshoeing, Waterslides, Paintball, Pumpkin Patch tours, Mini Golf, and more.

Virtual Workshops

Workshop topics vary from year to year, and may include: Career Prep, Intro to Brightspace, Core Competency Reflections, Navigating Technology and more.

Field Trips

Science World, Wild Play, Vancouver Zoo, Aquarium, Planetarium, Waterslides, Legislature, Museums, TWU tour, Timberline Ranch, Camp Imadene welcome back, and more.

School Wide Yearly Special Events

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