SPIDER Elementary is a School District #46 Distributed Learning Program. This means we allow students to learn and connect with a teacher in a variety of ways.
Enrolment with SPIDER requires families to commit to meeting our Minimum Requirements and provides families access to a pool of resources. Families are free to make use of as many or few of these resources as suits their needs.
A Teacher Consultant to help with creating a Learning Plan, meeting educational objectives and assessing student learning. Plus:
Learning in Community Programming twice a week. Tuesdays at Roberts Creek and Thursdays at Camp Byng.
Multiple extended experiences (field trips) per term, both on and off the Sunshine Coast.
A Resource Lending Library to support learning in all subject areas).
Learning Funds to be spent on resources or activities that support learning objectives outline in the Learning Plan.
Allowing families to act as the primary educators, while also enjoying the opportunities to learn in community and have the support of a Teacher Consultant.
We are a Parent Participation program that also has supports in place for limited student drop-off.
An emphasis on hands-on learning, time spent outside, and learning from experts when possible.
A family friendly environment that enables siblings of all ages to be present.