At School District No. 27 we support adults who are looking to either upgrade for post secondary or achieve an Adult Dogwood. If you would like to know more about an Adult Dogwood please see the British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma Program. Adults also need to be aware that GROW closes for summer and courses need to be completed prior to the end of the school year unless special arrangements are made with the teacher.
Note: GROW only accepts adults who reside within School District No. 27 and all coursework is online ( delivered via Moodle).
There are many online schools in BC who do offer adult programming. Please see:
https://www.learnnowbc.ca/Schools/
Student Expectations
- Students are expected to complete all courses prior to the end of the school year.
- Students are expected to make continuous progress in their courses. If there is an interruption in their learning schedule students need to be in touch with their teacher to let them know when they will be resuming their studies.
Contact?
Please Contact the GROW Program if you have further questions regarding the suitability of your child for Distance Education and the following Page for Registration Information.
Note the Checklist below that will assist you in this regard.
Online Courses:
- Online courses allow you to complete your coursework anywhere and at any time of day. Despite this flexibility, online learners don't set the pace for their studies. Courses have start and end dates, and instructors set the pace by requiring specific deadlines for all coursework. It is very important for students to keep up with due dates and participate actively in their course.
- Online courses are delivered through a program called Moodle. You can access course content, participate in discussions, and submit assignments online through Moodle. We recommend that you review the Moodle Student Guide to familiarize yourself with this program.
- To take an online course, you will need regular access to a computer in desktop or laptop form (not a tablet or phone) for extended periods of time. You will also need a reliable Internet connection so you can participate in your course and check your student email regularly.
Learning online is quite different from learning in a traditional classroom. Before deciding to enrol in a distance course, students must ask themselves the following questions:
- Am I self-motivated, self-disciplined, and able to meet deadlines without close supervision?
Yes OR No - Will I be able to devote at least 5 hours per week per course to engaging with course materials and completing assignments? Your course may require more or less time, but you should budget for a minimum of 5 hours per course.
Yes OR No - Will I have regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection for extended periods of time?
Yes OR No - I am comfortable creating documents on a computer and with instructions using a computer to talk to my teacher?
Yes OR No - Do I know how to send and receive email messages, use Microsoft Teams, attach files, and browse for information online?
Yes OR No - Will I engage with other students and my teacher in an online format (Microsoft Teams) on a regular basis (weekly)?
Yes OR No - I will submit work to my instructor every week, but if I do not submit work after two weeks I risk being withdrawn from the class.
Yes OR No - As a student I like to read, write, and learn math?
Yes OR No - Am I an independent learner with good reading skills and study habits?
Yes OR No - Do I have a supporting adult who can help me with the course and keep me working on the course (help to motivate me along) if my instructor is not available?
Yes OR No
If students answered "yes" to these questions, then they are a good candidate for online learning. If they answered "no" to one or more questions, then online learning will be challenging for the student.