Students are a part of the Experiential and Holistic learning program for their grade 10 and 11 years. During this time they complete their core curricula as well as learn through choice. Students are encouraged to choose an independent study where they learn about what interests them rather than what others want them to know. Currently, we have students learning such things as dance, American sign language, and German. They work with three teachers the entire two years allowing for more flexibility, and the chance to integrate curriculum across subject areas.
As a part of the program, students and teachers are also given the chance to learn outside of the classroom. An integral part of the program is to get outside and learn by doing. Since the programs inception in September 2012, students have gone to the Granville Island Writers festival, the Vancouver Aquarium where they taught elementary aged students about the sea life around Vancouver, learned about the geology of Stanley Park, and canoed the Harrison River during the eagle and salmon runs. Plans are in place for more connections to be made with the Surrey food bank, and nearby elementary schools in the coming months.
When students leave the program after grade 11, they will be encouraged to return to the program as peer tutors and educational leaders for the students entering.
Program Overview:
Year One (Grade 10 courses)
Teacher A:
Science 10
Physical Education 10
Math (Student Choice of Appropriate level)
Planning 10
Teacher B:
English 10
Social Studies 10
Independent Study
Media Arts 10
Year Two (Grade 11 Courses)
Teacher A:
Earth Science 11
Math (Student Choice of Appropriate level)
Physical Education 11
Community Recreation 11
Teacher B:
Social Studies 11
English 11
Media Arts 11
Independent Study
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