Student Profile:

Coquitlam Open Learning is able to support all types of students. We have a broad range of students that include those who are gifted, have full-time athletic commitments, dramatic pursuits, have identified special needs or just want to learn outside of a regular school environment.

Families who choose to participate in ‘K-9 Coquitlam Open Learning’ need to be committed to their child’s learning on a full-time basis. Students have significant learning to complete with the support of their parents at home. Students who are successful in a Coquitlam Open Learning setting are eager to learn, can work independently and have a strong relationship with the parent that will be supporting their learning.

Program Description:

• Each student in Kindergarten to Grade Nine partakes in a full-time program tailored to his or her individual needs from September to June.
• Each student is provided with an individualized educational learning plan, reflective of the individual student’s needs, prepared by a B.C. certified teacher in collaboration with parents.
• Coquitlam Open Learning offers maximum flexibility and choice for students
• All grade levels follow the B.C. Ministry of Education’s curriculum
• A B.C. certified teacher leads instruction, assesses student learning, evaluates and provides feedback on student learning on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Online, web-based courses are available to students in grades 7-9. All students work with materials and resources that are selected to meet their individual needs and interests and support their student learning plan.

Program Highlights:

• Individualized learning plans for each student
• Weekly onsite workshops for Physical Education, Fine Arts, Personal Planning and Social Responsibility
• Second language classes: online language classes through Rosetta Stone for students grades in 5-9
• Access to computer-based learning resources that support student learning (ie. Successmaker, Kidspiration and more)
• A small community-like learning environment
• Access to community-based programs and lessons such as music, fine arts and physical education programs through third party reimbursements (see reimbursement guidelines)
• Instructional expertise and assistance
• Online, web-based courses for grades 7-9
• District and Coquitlam Open Learning student support services and expertise for designated special needs students
• School library services
• Curriculum resources
• Field trips
• Links to online resources
• Home visits (in extenuating circumstances only)

Please contact COL K-9 by phone to set up an appointment for registration at which time a registration package will be distributed.

When parents are ready to register, we ask that they review and sign the first document below (is included in registration package):

• Parent, teacher and student roles and responsibilities
• Reimbursement guidelines

Coquitlam Open Learning is an intensive full-time learning program. We reserve the right to determine student registration.