Information nights and online registration coming up for the following district programs:
WHEELHOUSE
Information Night:
7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge
The Wheelhouse is a classroom where students are both challenged and supported in becoming life-long learners and responsible citizens. Some of the highlights of the program include:
- Weekly Field Study Days where students learn outside the regular class setting;
- A classroom of care and discovery that is well supported by staff, parents and community mentors;
- Leadership activities that improve confidence, citizenship, and social responsibility;
- Wheelhouse students are also part of the school district 1-to-1 program, where each student is assigned an iPad for use throughout the school year.
This option is open to all Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District students who will be going into grades 6 and 7 in September 2019. For more information, including a more in-depth look at the program, dates and times for student interviews, and details on how to become a Wheelhouse student, please visit The Wheelhouse online at https://wheelhouse.sd42.ca/
REGISTRATION for The Wheelhouse opens online at noon, February 7, 2019. Registration link: https://bit.ly/2UQSkSw
CYBERSCHOOL
Information Night:
7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Alouette Elementary
22155 Isaac Crescent
Maple Ridge
CyberSchool allows SD42 students in grades 6 and 7 to work at school three days a week, and from home (online) the other two days while still interacting with the class. Some benefits of this program include:
- Development of independence and self-advocacy;
- Use of technology to analyze and improve critical thinking skills;
- Collaboration with peers both online and face to face;
- Flexible scheduling – individualized daily agenda;
- Use of technology to demonstrate learning.
CyberSchool students are also part of the school district 1-to-1 program in which each student is assigned an iPad for the school year. This option is open to all Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District students who will be going into grades 6 and 7 in September 2019.
REGISTRATION for Cyberschool opens online at noon, February 7, 2019. Registration link: https://bit.ly/2Lp9Dph
LATE FRENCH IMMERSION
Information Night:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
January 31, 2019
Golden Ears Elementary (activity room)
23124 – 118 Avenue
Maple Ridge
Open Classroom Visit:
8:30 am – 10:00 am
February 5, 2019
23124 – 118 Avenue
Maple Ridge
The SD42 Late French Immersion Program is an excellent opportunity for students who want to learn a second language or are looking for a challenge. Students who are currently in Grade 5 are eligible to begin Late French Immersion in September 2019 at Golden Ears Elementary School. This two-year elementary program continues either at Maple Ridge Secondary School or Pitt Meadows Secondary.
To learn more about Late French Immersion, attend our information meeting on January 31, 2019 at Golden Ears Elementary.
7-8 pm, January 31, 2019
Golden Ears Elementary (activity room)
23124-118th Avenue, Maple Ridge
For more information, please contact Shelley Linton at 604.465.5828 or shelley_linton@sd42.ca
REGISTRATION for Late French Immersion opens online at noon, February 7, 2019. Registration link: https://bit.ly/2UNY67r