CHEK ABC CONNECT MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM (GRADES 6-9)

Connect is a highly academic, teacher-directed, parent-supported program to aid in the transition from elementary school to secondary school. With a small team of dedicated and caring teachers, students follow a weekly schedule on an online learning management system (LMS). Connect is a blended model of online and print-resource learning. Students complete assignments on their own and hand them in weekly to their teacher for assessment and feedback. Connect’s weekly online sessions with teachers and classmates allow students to have face to face interactions for lessons, discussion and help with content and assignments.

Connect Middle School Program Options

Connect Complete – all subjects taught by Connect teachers

Connect Core – Math, English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies taught by Connect teachers; the balance of the courses is overseen by K-9 teacher

Connect Choice – students can choose 1, 2, 3 or 4 courses with Connect teachers; the balance of the courses is overseen by K-9 teacher

Who is Connect for?

Students in Grades 6-9 who are :

  • able to work independently
  • at grade-level
  • successful with minimal parental assistance
  • wanting to learn to navigate online courses to prepare for high school

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FAQs

The Connect teachers have worked hard to find the most engaging and effective curriculum and resources that meet the BC Ministry of Education requirements so no other curriculum or resources will be used other than what is in the course itself.

Connect Complete – Students will be provided with all of the resources they need to provide a full program so no other resource funding is given.

Connect Core and Choice – Yes, you will get student funding based on your registration tuition amount paid. These funds can be used to pay for course tuition for Connect Core and Choice.

Your role is to support your child in their academic journey.  Each student is different and require different levels of parental involvement.  Your role may require weekly/daily planning of assignments, answering day to day questions, and ensuring that your child is actively engaging in his/her studies, communicating regularly with his/her teachers, and participating in online learning sessions.

Parental involvement may be heavier at the beginning of the year, especially for students new to Connect as they learn to navigate the LMS, set up a daily and weekly schedule and get into a rhythm of learning.  We aim for students to become more independent and responsible for their learning as the year progresses.

Connect Middle School has three teachers:

  • A Humanities teacher that covers Language Arts, and Social Studies, and PHE
  • A Math/Science teacher that will also oversee ADST
  • An Electives teacher that will oversee Arts Education, Career Ed, Second Languages and Bible.

Yes! Students can take Connect Core (English, Math, Science and Social Studies) or choose up to four subjects with Connect Choice. The balance of the students subjects will be overseen by their K-9 teacher.

In Grades 6, 7 and 8, students are required to study all four areas: Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts. Students will complete online courses, unless he/she is involved in private lessons.

In Grade 9, students will have the choice to study:

  • Studio Arts
  • Exploring Music
  • Independent Study (requires weekly private lessons)

  • English Language Arts
  • Career Education
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Bible
  • ADST (3 Modules)
  • Arts Education
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Second Language (French, Spanish or American Sign Language)

Each student needs access to the following technologies in working order:

  • laptop/computer (may be purchased through the school depending on availability). Laptop/computer must have a microphone and camera.
  • printer (with ink/toner and paper)
  • scanner or scanning app, ei Cam Scanner or Genius Scan

Inclusive Education students are considered for Connect Middle on an individualized basis. Please contact Inclusive Education Program Coordinator, Jan Van Caeseele at ined@chekabc.ca for further information.
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