Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.  Pathways Academy is fully accredited by the BC Ministry of Education as an Independent, Provincial Online Learning School. Our students follow the B.C. curriculum and have their learning evaluated and reported on by B.C.-certified educators.

Pathways Academy provides a BC-accredited educational program utilizing a wide variety of personalized resources, lessons, community experiences, etc., a BC certified teacher that is a fit for you and your family, an online student planner accessible 24/7, a variety of assessment options, and the level of support you need to achieve the educational goals in your personalized plan.

For specific information, see Roles in Pathway's Policies.

Yes, as long as they successfully complete the requirements. Pathways Academy offers a full complement of courses to support students in meeting these requirements following a path that focuses on their unique interests and needs.

Responsibilities vary according to the program selected.  Generally, families are expected to...

• Work collaboratively with your teacher to create a personalize learning plan that addresses student learning goals within the parameters set by the Ministry of Education
• Maintain weekly communication with your teacher (Planned absences for holidays, travel, etc. are arranged with your teacher and integrated into your personal learning schedule.)
• Submit adequate and timely work samples
• Notify your teacher any time that the student will be away from learning for more than a week

For additional information, see the Pathways Academy Roles policy.

The BC Dogwood Diploma program requires students to complete three (3) graduation assessments.

• Numeracy 10
• Literacy 10
• Literary 12

The Adult Diploma does not require graduation assessments. Registered Homeschool students are not required to complete graduation assessments unless they are intending to earn a BC Dogwood Diploma.

Children enrolling in Kindergarten must be 5 years old by December 31st of the current calendar year. For a student with a birthday later in the year who wishes to wait another year before enrolling, please meet with our intake team to discuss the most appropriate placement.

Yes! We support adult students who wish to complete their graduation requirements or have already graduated and wish to upgrade. Students 18 years old and up are eligible to enroll in our Adult Dogwood program.

Online learning can be a great option for many families, but it’s important to consider your routines and lifestyle. Here are a few questions to think about as you consider whether this model is a good match for your child and your family:

• Are you (and your student) comfortable setting and sticking to a schedule?

• Does your student generally complete tasks and meet deadlines?

• Can your student stay focused and work independently for stretches of time?

• When questions come up, do you feel confident looking for answers or asking for help?

• Do you have a reliable internet connection and basic computer access?

• Are you or your older student familiar with using email and typing on a computer?

• Do you feel ready to support your student’s learning at home, as needed?

If you’re unsure about any of these, don’t worry - we’re here to help! Reach out to a teacher or our intake coordinator to talk through your family’s needs.

We use many methods of weekly contact!  Though e-mail is often used, contact can also take the form of a phone call, RingCentral, portfolio submissions, face-to-face visit, Weekly Upload Tool... your teacher will help you put together a Weekly Contact plan that fits "just right".

High school courses need to be completed by mid-June of each school year. We do not offer summer courses.