We have a new learning program starting in Fraser Lake, BC. Read on for more info!
Thank you so much for your interest in the new TLA Fraser Lake Blended Program. We’re incredibly excited about the opportunity to work with you and your family. TLA’s Fraser Lake Blended Program is being built as a vibrant learning environment rooted in community, where students thrive through a strong academic foundation and hands-on, real-life experiences. Our mission is to partner with you to shape individualized goals that foster growth not only academically, but also physically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to helping our students become confident, competent, and collaborative problem-solvers.
Our Blended Learning Approach & Schedule
We will run blended classes once a week to cover aspects of the curriculum from ELA, Science, Physical and Health Education (PHE), Applied Design Skills and Technology (ADST), and Arts Education (AE). Core subjects like Math, Social Studies, and a second language for students in grade 5 and up are covered at home in programs that are teacher directed with the cooperation and input of the parent.
- Our ELA program is based on the Science of Reading and the Science of Writing. This evidence-based approach focuses on key literacy components like Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Fluency to build a strong foundation for all learners. This ensures that students from kindergarten through grade 9 develop strong, confident reading and writing skills. Complementing this, the Science of Writing is a structured approach that breaks the writing process into manageable components. We provide explicit instruction on fundamental skills like sentence structure and grammar, which then build into more complex skills such as organizing essays, crafting compelling arguments, and honing a unique writing voice in a variety of genres.
- For Science, we will take a STEM approach that goes beyond memorizing facts. Students will engage in hands-on, project-based learning to apply knowledge and solve real-world challenges, fostering crucial problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Your Next Steps
To move forward with and ensure we’re ready for the upcoming school year, please take the following steps:
- Submit your application to the Traditional Learning Academy (TLA) through their website.
- Sign up for a meeting with me using my booking calendar HERE. These meetings are for both families who have decided to join and want to discuss their student’s learning plan (SLP), as well as those who are still unsure and want to talk through whether this is a good fit.
- Complete this FORM before your SLP meeting to help us prepare.
- Review the attached Curriculum Guide to get a better idea of our learning approach and resource options HERE.
We are so excited to begin this journey with you and look forward to building this incredible community together. I can’t wait to meet with each of you!
All the best,
Dave Brown
TLA Online Teacher
