Fulfilling the outcomes of Career Education, students will complete a book study of, ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens’, by Sean Covey. Through their study, students will complete assignments and projects exploring their interests and motivation, their learning abilities and future goals all the while gaining the tools needed to help navigate their teen journey in a successful and positive manner. The course consists of teacher created assignments and monthly virtual classes. It is recommended that the student set aside two forty-five minute segments per week to achieve success in the course.

CompuTech 8 is a blended and online project-based course where students learn the basics of computing starting with the underlying software, the operating system, then moving on to learning the basics of computer programming to create their own software using the Scratch graphical programming language. No prior knowledge of computers or computer programming is assumed or required, and computer hardware will be supplied, on loan, to students who need it (although students are encouraged to bring their own devices): the main recommended prerequisite for this course is a love of computer technology!

A synchronous online option is available to out-of-towners using video-conferencing and other remote-presence technologies.

Computer Technology 8 is a theme-based course where you learn to iteratively design, create, test and share creations using your computer. The goal is to give you opportunities to explore new software tools and technology topics that are relevant in your life.

The course does not use a textbook, rather students are encouraged to find information through a variety of sources including videos, readings, presentations, and independent research. Parents should be willing to read through assignments when a student is confused and engage in the problem-solving process as well as assist the student with time management and responding to teacher emails.

For students aged 10 and up interested in acquiring their CORE (Hunters Safety) certification, Traditional Learning Academy is pleased to announce it is supporting TLA teacher Mr. PJ Reimer as he works with young people throughout BC to earn their Hunter’s Number.

This course has a budget cost of $100 for grade 5-9 students enrolled at TLA plus a Tuition cost of $100 even though it is an online course. This fee enables Mr. Reimer to travel for the in-person tests that come at the end of the course.

Note:  There are also competencies in other subjects as in Art, Math and Career Ed. CORE helps to fulfill numerous learning standards from BCs provincial curriculum at multiple grade levels across the curriculum.

Students will use the creative process to develop performance skills and confidence. Collaboratively, students will work on and develop improvisational games, short monologues, and scenes. As this is a blended class, in-person as well as online participation is required.

English 8 focuses on foundational language and literacy skills, with an emphasis on reading and writing strategies. Students will be asked to explore a diversity of texts, extend their thinking and respond in familiar and creative ways. Each module will start with skill-development activities and models and is followed by a blend of specific tasks and student-chosen activities for students to show off their knowledge and skills. Students will be expected to participate in online forums and will have opportunities to share their learning in a supportive setting.

Students are encouraged to stay connected to their teacher each week who will provide encouragement and constructive feedback.

Foods Studies 8 will give students the opportunity to learn how to plan and prepare healthy and delicious meals. Students will learn how to read recipes, prepare simple foods from scratch using a variety of techniques and tools, and learn to make nutritious choices when eating and cooking. The course will also require students to think critically about where their food comes from and the importance of food sustainability. Students will be encouraged to personalize the recipes to their needs and family circumstances. 

Although this is an Online course much of the work will naturally be taking place in your kitchen and under parent supervision. Students are expected to do all the prep work, cooking, and clean up themselves. However, parents should feel free to offer them advice and guidance. Many of the cooking labs have a self-assessment and parent (or another supervising adult)-assessment.

Level: Basic to Intermediate

In this course, students will learn language basics, greetings and introductions and concepts related to work, school and shopping. Students spend about 50% of their time in Rosetta Stone: learning vocabulary, seeing language in context, reading and recording stories. The rest of the course consists of teacher-created written, grammar and speaking assignments along with monthly virtual classes with the class to practice speaking skills.
It is recommended that the parent help the student create a realistic weekly schedule that allows for the timely completion of the course. Thirty minute segments 4 times per week would be ideal.

**Cancelled for 2024-25**

This French course is for Grade 8-9 students who have studied some French. It will incorporate the exciting AIM methodology developed by Wendy Maxwell and will focus on vocabulary and verb conjugation. Students are expected to actively participate in a variety of individual, small group, and whole class activities including subject-related worksheets. Using AIM will create an environment where the students will: feel comfortable to express themselves in the target language from the first lesson; learn vocabulary through visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools; participate in all activities in the target language; learn to think and write creatively, while practicing oral communication; and be part of a community that emphasizes cooperative learning.

This class has a capacity of 10 students and will be hosted in Surrey.

Humanities 7-8 Blended combines online learning with a weekly classroom experience covering curricular competencies for English Language Arts and Social Studies. You will develop creativity, critical thinking, and historical thinking skills as we study significant historical events during the Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and World Exploration times. We will explore the Big Ideas for grades 7 and 8 in a two-year cycle covering different topics within this historical period while developing communication and collaboration skills through group and individual projects, oral and media presentations, and novel studies. Since we work as a cohort, consistent completion of weekly homework is key to your success.

Humanities 8 Online is a project-based course that blends the knowledge of literature, language, history from the 7th century to 1750, and geography into a single learning experience that fulfills the requirements for English Language Arts and Social Studies 8. Students will develop the essential skills to explore their interests and present knowledge in various ways. As the course is student-directed and research-based, there is no textbook. Each module begins with skill development activities and essential background information before students are encouraged to select their focus areas to present to the class.

Students are encouraged to stay connected with their teacher each week, who will provide encouragement and descriptive feedback.

Math 8 covers the Big Ideas of how numbers are used to represent, describe and compare ratios, rates and percents, how discrete linear relationships can be represented in many ways and used to identify and make generalizations, the relationships between surface area and volume of 3D objects and how data can be used to determine averages.

As this is often one of the first online courses that students take, parents should expect to help their child organize their time and encourage them to contact the teacher whenever they have any questions.

Welcome to Blended Math 8! Math 8 covers the concepts of how to represent, describe and compare ratios, rates and percentages, linear relationships, the relationships between surface area and volume of 3D objects, and how data can be used to calculate odds.

Students can expect to participate in a variety of individual, small group, and whole-class activities including games, project-based learning, oral presentations, discussions, research, hands-on activities, textbook work, and quizzes.

Music Online 8 is an introductory course that offers students the opportunity to explore music in a variety of forms.  Students will work with an experienced teacher and musician to learn the basics of music theory including rhythm and notation, music vocabulary, and musical form.  Through listening and responding to music from a variety of eras and cultures, students will develop an appreciation for diverse cultures, time and places. Students will have the opportunity to integrate their private music lessons with this course.  Students should expect to spend half an hour a week on course requirements, not including practice time on their chosen instrument.

Level: Basic

Earn credit while working toward a healthier lifestyle! The backbone of PHE8 is the structure and support of weekly logs. The goal is to help you remain accountable to a lifestyle of physical activity. In the meanwhile, you’ll learn from important, complementary lessons on nutrition, emotional health and safe practices while exercising. Parents will have the opportunity to “tailor” their involvement as preferred.

Earn credit while working toward a healthier lifestyle! Along with your in-class physical activity, the backbone of PHE8 is the structure and support of weekly logs. The goal is to help you remain accountable to a lifestyle of physical activity. In the meanwhile, you’ll learn from important, complementary lessons on nutrition, emotional health and safe practices while exercising.

This course provides an exploration of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science topics. We will take a microscopic look at the universe, exploring cells, the tiny building blocks of life, and atoms, the smallest indivisable particles of matter, before investigating two types of waves: electromagnetic and seismic. The course is designed to respond to students’ individual learning needs and is made up of a wide variety of learning experiences, assignments, and projects which allow students to glean information from both text and audio-visual materials and to express their learning through a spectrum of project types. Students are expected to participate in a monthly virtual class. Students should expect to spend approximately 3.5 hours on the course each week. Parents will need to be actively involved in keeping students on track at home and supervising infrequent tests.

Welcome to blended science 8! This year we will discover an exciting world of cells and microorganisms and understand better how our immune system works and how do we defend ourselves against viruses. We will talk about safety in the science classroom, the scientific process, electromagnetic waves and the ways they influence our world, optics, properties of matter, and the kinetic molecular theory, as well as about the history of the atomic theory. We will explore the theory of plate tectonics, and local tectonic events such as earthquakes.

This course uses a variety of Gizmos, worksheets, online resources, videos, and hands-on activities. Our year consists of 4 Units each with an average of 5 classes. We will try to cover the whole curriculum so it will be video/reading homework assigned for the weeks when we are not in class.

Students can expect to participate in a variety of individual, small group, and whole-class activities including experiments, games, project-based learning, oral presentations, discussions, research, hands-on activities, textbook work, and quizzes.

Social Studies 8 is a study of world history from the years 800-1750. The topics will cover events from the Crusades through the Renaissance and The Age of Enlightenment through the Reformation. The course will include perspectives of: history, commerce/industry, culture, politics/wars, science and faith, (world views).

This world history course will cover the major topics in and around Europe from a Biblical-Christian perspective.  This long stretch of time and the massive amount of information will not allow us to cover this time period by looking at all the continents and what was happening during this time period. Nor, will it allow for many of the different perspectives of history; who and how it was written, commerce/industry, culture, politics/wars, science and faith (world views). Some of the lessons will cover these areas in general, or for example, a student may choose to go into depth about a particular topic covering transportation and commerce during a particular time period.

Students will make connections from the past to present day. The decisions they make in light of the information they are willing to search out, analyse and interpret will reflect on how they think and eventually act.

In this course, students will learn language basics, greetings and introductions and concepts related to work, school and shopping. Students spend about 60% of their time in Rosetta Stone, our “textbook”, working on grammar lessons, practicing those lessons by reading and recording stories, and engaging in tutorial sessions. The rest of the course is comprised of teacher-created written, grammar and speaking assignments along with monthly virtual classes with the class to practice speaking skills.

It is recommended that the parent help the student create a realistic weekly schedule that allows for the timely completion of the course. 30-minute segments four times per week would be ideal.

Textiles 8 is an entry level course that will give students the opportunity to learn basic hand-sewing skills as well as other construction methods such as knitting or crochet, weaving, darning and up-cycling. Students will learn how to read and follow patterns and care for textiles. The course will also require students to think critically about textile production, ethical consumption, and the wide range of use of textiles. Students who have completed Textiles 7 will be encouraged to personalize projects and extend their sewing skills to better suit their ability level. Students must have access to a sewing machine for several projects in this course.

Level: Basic

This is an introductory course that allows for exploration in a variety of art forms. Students will learn the basic skills required to successfully complete works of art including colour theory and the basic elements of design. Students will work with a variety of materials including pencil, watercolours, acrylics and 3D materials, view well-known works of art, learn the basics of art criticism, participate in online forums, and create an online portfolio. Students can expect to spend an hour and a half a week on course requirements.

Level: Basic