Elementary K-7

Information about our K-7 Programming at SCIDES

SCIDES ensures your child’s learning is transparent, supported, and aligned with provincial standards—while providing the flexibility families need in an online learning environment.

At SCIDES, students in Kindergarten to Grade 7 learn through an asynchronous online program, meaning they can work at their own pace and schedule while receiving ongoing support from certified BC teachers. Learning follows the BC Curriculum and the provincial K–12 Student Reporting Policy.

 

What Learning Looks Like

  • All SCIDES courses are offered online in your Brightspace learning account
  • Students complete lessons, activities, and projects online.
  • Teachers provide guidance, instructional support, and regular feedback.
  • Learning is flexible so families can build schedules that work for them.
  • Instruction is based on BC’s learning standards in all required subject areas.
  • Families must identify a home facilitator who will support the students learning and manage engagement
    • A Home Facilitator is mandatory in grades K-7 and although students start to work more independently in grades 8-9 it is important that they still have support in the home for their learning.
  • K- 7 programming at SCIDES includes the following courses:
English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, French (grades 5-9), Career Ed, Arts Education, Physical and Health Education, ADST, Student Self-Assessment of Core Competencies
To see BC’s Curriculum and the Learning Standards for each subject, please visit: Curriculum | Building Student Success - B.C. Curriculum

How Assessment Works

Teachers gather evidence of learning in many ways, such as:

· Submitted assignments – learning guides, projects, logs, etc

· Online quizzes, videos, audio clips, or presentations

· Conversations via phone, email, or virtual meetings

· Digital portfolios of work submitted in Brightspace

Assessment is ongoing, individualized, and strength-based, aimed at supporting growth over time.

The Provincial Proficiency Scale (K–7 Reporting)

SCIDES uses proficiency-based assessment and reporting to describe student learning. This scale focuses on understanding what your child can do now and what comes next.

· Emerging – beginning to understand the concepts

· Developing – growing and becoming more consistent

· Proficient – meeting grade-level expectations

· Extending – applying learning in deeper, more complex ways

How SCIDES Reports Progress

· Written Learning Updates – Report Cards (November, March and June)

o Includes proficiency indicators, descriptive feedback, activity and participation (attendance), and student self-reflection

o These are mailed home and available in the MyEd Parent Portal

· Informal Updates

o May include emails, phone calls, virtual meetings, written feedback in Brightspace

Core Competencies: Self-Reflection & Goal Setting

Throughout the year—students reflect on:

· Their strengths

· Areas they want to grow

· Their personal learning goals

These reflections strengthen confidence, independence, and awareness of how they learn. These are done in the students “Core Competency Course”

Communication & Support

Families are partners in learning and having a home facilitator is mandatory.

Your SCIDES teacher(s) will:

· Check in regularly

· Provide clear, timely communication

· Offer support strategies to help your child succeed

· Collaborate with families to celebrate growth and respond to challenges

Our Commitment

SCIDES ensures that every child receives:

· High-quality, personalized learning

· Flexible scheduling that meets student needs

· Inclusive practices for diverse learners

· Clear, meaningful communication about progress

· A learning opportunity where students can grow at their best pace

Technology Requirements

· Reliable internet access – SCIDES programming uses an online platform

· Laptop or Desktop computer is recommended – some students have experienced challenges relying on a tablet to complete coursework. Cell phones are not an adequate tool for our program.

· Scanner or scanning app – students will need to be able to upload evidence of learning

· Access to a printer is recommended as it can be beneficial to print things out

· A webcam is recommended to be able to meet ‘face to face’ virtually