Students in Grades 7 – 9 learn English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Physical and Health Education, Career Education, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, and an Arts Education elective (Art or Drama). Your child will have a choice of studying French or Spanish. In addition, there is the opportunity to study Latin.
Students in Grades 10 – 12 must earn 48 credits from required courses, 28 credits from elective courses, and 4 credits from Career-Life Connections for a total of 80 credits. These are the BC Ministry of Education requirements to graduate with the BC Dogwood Diploma. Where it is appropriate, Advanced Placement programmes will be made available.
Your child’s class size will be no bigger than 18 to allow for personalized learning. Teachers are able to build strong relationships with each child, be thoroughly familiar not only with their academic skills, but also their personal strengths and talents, and help them grow into well-rounded individuals.
Alcuin offers your child some unique opportunities, such as access to tailored academic programs that accommodate young athletes and high achievers and the ability to connect your child with leaders in their desired field of career or study.