COMPASS PROGRAM

COMPASS PROGRAM

Student Quote: Thank yo u for the last semester. It

was such a great experience. The program gave me

something to look forward to everyday. It was great

to actually know everyone in my class and I felt like
we were a family. Running the bakery and helping
out made me feel great because I felt I was an important part of the class. Thank you so much can't
wait for n ext yea r.

Discover your
Direction

The Compass Program is open to all

students in grades 8-10 who would like
to learn in a half-day program that focusses on project based learning and
integrated curriculum.
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A Trip to Mt. Washington with the International

Students

COMPASS Program Information

COMPASS is a new way to approach the Gr ade
8-10 curriculum. This half day cohort program

emphasizes inquiry, combining the use of technology and experiential learning, both in and
out of the classroom. Students enrolled in this
program will spend one-half of each school day
working with a teacher, educational assistant
and have the support of a child and youth care
worker. They will work in a project-based learning environment designed to connect core subject areas in a meaningful way.
Compass students will also ge t an opportunity
to connect their learning out of the school environment by participating in work experience,
community volunteer activities and outdoor
education.

Grades 8/9:
The following courses are offered
through the COMPASS program.
English/Social Studies
Math/Science
(students will choose electives and
have other required courses in the second half of the day)

To find out more about the Compass program check the following
sites:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BSS_Compass
Website: http://ballenascompass.weebly.com/
updates

Grade 10:
The following courses are offered
through the COMPASS program.
Social Studies 10
Planning 10
PE 10
English 10
Science 10
( Students will take a Math 10 and
choose elective courses for the other
half of their day)

COMPASS Program:
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V-SC CM2 012

Parksville BC
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Compass Students learning through a mentorship

program at Thrifty Foods

Phone: 250-248-5721
Fax: 250-954-1531
Email: jreynolds@sd69.bc.ca