Welcome to Partners In Learning
We are currently enrolling students for the 2010/2011 school year. Please phone our school office at 250-246-3522 for enrollment information or to arrange an interview to learn more about our program.
The Partners in Learning program is in its seventh year at Chemainus Elementary Community School. This multi-age Kindergarten to Grade 7 class meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Mondays and Fridays students learn at home. Fridays are also a time when the teacher is available to consult with parents about students’ progress both in class and at home. The teacher can help to locate resources and suggest ideas for home learning that will meet students’ interests while ensuring that Ministry of Education learning outcomes are being met. The assessment and evaluation of student learning is the responsibility of the teacher in accordance with requirements of provincial legislation.
Partners in Learning was initiated by parents, and developed within the terms of School District 79’s mandate to provide choices within public education. Parents and District personell worked together to create a program that supports the role of the family in education, and seeks to broaden the classroom walls to include the home and community. Strong home support and communication with the program teacher ensures that students can pursue individual interests and challenge themselves within their own comfort levels. Parents' preference for the inclusion of younger and older students in a multi-age classroom has resulted in a supportive learning community amongst students, parents, and the Partners In Learning teacher.
The information presented on the following pages is intended primarily for Partners in Learning families in order to keep everyone informed about homework, projects, and activities that take place throughout the school year. We welcome all visitors to our site, and are happy to share projects, assignments, activities, and ideas found on our pages. The site is always growing, and we will add to it as we learn.