Our Three School Choices
We understand that our students learn best when their education is tailored to their interests, abilities, and needs. Every home-educator's needs are different, thus we have three design options to accommodate those differences. As being a Ministry funded program, we are accountable to the Provincial Learning Outcomes (PLO's), but we offer a flexible approach maintaining your educational philosophy while meeting the PLO's in ways that suit your family's method of learning.
THE INDIVIDUALIZED OPTION
(Parent/Teacher Designed Courses Using a Variety of Curriculum)
This approach allows families the freedom to pursue their learning goals while meeting the PLO's through a variety of methods. We start with a Student Learning Plan (SLP) designed by the student, parent, and teacher. We will provide a $1000 curriculum budget (Students in Grade 10 to 12 have funding provided PER course, contact us to determine how much is available) for materials used to support the Student Learning Plan (for examples of some SLP's, go here). The following courses are required for each grade level:
| Grades K – 4 | Grades 5 – 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Fine Arts P.E. Health and Career Education |
Bible Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Fine Arts P.E. Health and Career Education Second Language |
Bible Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Fine Arts OR Applied Skills P.E. Health and Career Education Second Language |
Bible Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Fine Arts OR Applied Skills P.E. Health and Career Education |
| Fine Arts – can be one of Visual Arts, Music, Drama or Dance Applied Skills – we have BAA-PLO's that cover courses such as foods or computers |
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With our program it is possible to meet the PLO's of various grades within the same school year. Our teachers are trained to identify and respect many different ways of meeting PLO's. We encourage students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways. Take an in-depth look at our individualized option by viewing our Individualized Program Brochure 
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THE INTEGRATED OPTION
(Parent/Teacher Designed Courses and Online Teacher Directed Courses)
We provide an outstanding, online, Christian curriculum specifically designed for Christian families. Courses are available for grades 5 to 12 in all core subject areas. We also offer a wide range of electives. The Integrated Approach includes a combination of online and individualized courses. The teacher and the family collaborate to create the Student Learning Plan. You may have a student who would benefit from an online math class, yet still wants more parental involvement for history and language arts. With the Integrated Approach, you create the combination that will best suit your learner's needs.
We provide a $1000 curriculum budget (Students in Grade 10 to 12 have funding provided PER course, contact us to determine how much is available) for the combination of curriculum materials and online courses used to support the SLP (for examples of some SLP's, go here). The amount of disbursement will depend on the ratio of online to individualized courses. SLP examples can be seen above. A list of available online courses can be seen in our course list. For more information about the integrated option, view our Online Course Options Brochure .
THE ONLINE OPTION
(Online Teacher Directed Courses, Grades 5 to 12)
Our Online, Christian curriculum is comprehensive and in depth. Paired with our BC certified teachers, you get a complete Christian school delivered to your student over your home computer. Your student connects with other like-minded students worldwide to share in their learning experience. Parents are an integral part of this program and provide the home learning environment, while we provide the instruction, marking, and accreditation.
The Online School combines solid texts, online instruction, and dedicated teachers who provide your student with a strong academic program cultivating a Christian Worldview. Our program is specifically suited to prepare your student for their future, whether that be University, Bible College, Trades Programs or the Work Force. A list of available online courses can be seen in our course list. For more information, view our Online Course Options Brochure .
Please contact us if you have any further inquiries to the differences of the three programs at: 1-877-862-2375 or 862-2376 if calling from the Kelowna Area or email us at info@onlineschool.ca. To enrol with us, please visit our online Distributed Learning Enrollment Form.
Some examples of Student Learning Plans (SLP's) are below.