Our Programs
KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 7
The Choices K-Grade 9 program is a publicly funded education option available through School District #70 and housed in the Eighth Avenue Learning Center. The Choices K-Gr. 9 program is a flexible learning option designed to be delivered by a Home Facilitator, who is most often a parent, guardian, or other family member who can support the child at home full-time. The K-Gr. 9 program is a combination of online and print-based modules. Print-based modules are distributed through Choices staff and the online materials are available through a secure online portal. Choices students and their Home Facilitators receive support from their Choices Teacher with program delivery, assignment feedback, and assessment. Onsite and virtual support is also available and can be scheduled with Choices staff. Your child’s Choices teacher will complete formal report cards three times a year (December, March, and June). The Choices K- Gr. 9 program offers the following courses: Math, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Physical Education (Gr. 5-9 only).
GRADE 10 – GRADE 12
GRADUATED ADULT (Regardless of age)
Academic courses for graduated adults are all tuition-free.
Literacy and numeracy supports are also available for adult learners at the Eighth Avenue Learning Centre, specifically through Pacific Rim Continuing Education. Most courses are also available online.
For all general inquiries, please call 250-723-3744
- Continuous Enrolment
- Work at your own pace
- Teacher supported instruction
- Flexible schedule
- Personalized learning plans for all adult learners
- No charge for print materials supporting the curriculum
- No charge for tech support
- Advisors available to talk about which courses are right for you
Tuition-Free Courses Available to Graduated Adults:
- All Literacy Foundations English, Math & Science Courses (Grades 7-10 equivalency)
- Anatomy and Physiology 12 (Formerly Biology 12)
- Chemistry 11
- Chemistry 12
- Composition 11
- Creative Writing 11
- English Studies 12
- Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10
- Foundations of Math 11
- Foundations of Math 12
- Life Sciences 11
- Literary Studies 11
- New Media 11
- Physics 11
- Physics 12
- Pre-Calculus 11
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Workplace Math 10
- Workplace Math 11
NON GRADUATED ADULT
Pacific Rim Continuing Education is free to all adults continuing their education by getting a diploma, improving grades in particular subject areas, or completing prerequisites for a post-secondary program.
- Any adult learner 18 and over who would like to graduate with a Dogwood Diploma can register with School District 70 to complete an Adult Dogwood Diploma. An Adult Dogwood Diploma requires 5 courses:
- English Language Arts 12
- a Math 11, and
- three Grade 12 Electives.
All courses required for adult graduation are tuition free.
Literacy and numeracy supports are also available for adult learners at Eighth Avenue Learning Centre, specifically through Pacific Rim Continuing Education. Most courses are also available online so learners who do not live in Port Alberni can have access and qualify for graduation from a distance.
For all general inquiries, please call 250-723-3744
Adults can also receive credit toward their diploma for prior learning. This may include courses completed outside of school, work experience, job training, college courses, night school, volunteering, etc.
Students can be granted credit for courses deemed equivalent and this will be recorded on their transcript.
All courses are Tuition Free for Non-Graduated Adults
- Continuous Enrolment throughout the year
- Work at your own pace
- Teacher supported instruction
- Flexible schedule
- Personalized learning plans
- Print materials supporting curriculum are provided at no charge
- Tech support provided at no charge
- Advisors available to discuss which courses are right for you
