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Flex Academy has a Progressive approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
Flex Academy delivers the full British Columbia curriculum, Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, with students graduating on the BC Dogwood Diploma. What makes it unique is how we teach it. For Jr. K-Grade 5 students have a fairly traditional school experience with unique outdoor and exploratory learning opportunities. In grades 6-12 our hybrid model pairs a digital curriculum that handles content delivery with relationship-focused teachers who design meaningful in-person learning applications. Every student has a personalized plan built around their gifts, goals, and pace, with flexible scheduling that makes room for sport, arts, service, and real-world experience. Robust inclusive-education support meets the full range of learners, from gifted students to those needing accommodations. And it's all Christ-centered: faith isn't a subject in the course schedule, but the foundation woven through how we teach and how we treat others.
| Focus | Religious-based |
|---|---|
| Academic | Christian (Non-denominational) |
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Flex Academy has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math, Equal Balance approach).
Our math approach builds from deep understanding toward confident independence. In the elementary years (K–8), we primarily use My Math Path, a BC-aligned program grounded in the Singapore Math framework. Its concrete-pictorial-abstract model means students first handle real manipulatives, then work with pictures, then move to numbers — so they learn the why behind the how, not just memorized steps. Problem-solving, hands-on activities, and real-world modelling build skill and perseverance from the start. As students move into high school (Grade 9 and up), we transition to StudyForge Math — interactive, BC-aligned digital courses spanning Foundations, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Video lessons, digital manipulatives, and expert-designed problems let students work at a pace that develops mastery.
Kindergarten - Marshall Cavendish Mathematics Grade 1-7 - My Math Path Grade 8 - MathLinks: Pathway to Success Grade 9-12: StudyForge Math
Students supply their own calculator as they enter the grades where math requires one. A basic calculator is needed for Grade 6, and a scientific calculator for Grades 7 through 12. The same scientific calculator will serve students through the rest of their high school math courses.
Flex Academy has a Phonics-intensive approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Whole Language, Balanced Literacy approach).
Our phonics-intensive foundation in Grades 1–5 is built on Logic of English, a structured, explicit program that teaches children how words work. Every student from Kindergarten through Grade 8 is also assessed with DIBELS two to three times a year. This research-backed screening shows us exactly where each child is at and catches a struggling reader early, before a small gap becomes a lasting one. When the data flags a student reading below grade level, we pull in supports. Our targeted reading support spans the full K–8 range and includes pull-out instruction, one-on-one time with reading specialists, and structured reading-recovery programs designed to close the gap. No child is quietly passed along, hoping reading will click later. We know that learning to read well is the foundation everything else is built on.
DIBELS Testing: This school periodically uses DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
DIBELS assessments are completed 2-3 times/year to track student progress and ensure timely support and intervention when necessary.
Flex Academy has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).
As writing fluency develops in the early years, we use the 6+1 Traits of Writing to give students and teachers a shared language for what strong writing looks like — ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation. The result is a balance we hold on purpose: plenty of real writing and creative freedom, supported by explicit instruction in grammar, sentence structure, and strategy. Children write often, get specific coaching, and steadily build both the skills and the confidence to say what they intend.
Flex Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).
In Grades 1–5, our Explorations Program takes students to a farm every Friday for hands-on, farm-focused learning — where life cycles, seasons, weather, plants, and animals aren't diagrams in a book but things children touch, tend, and watch change week to week. That real-world foundation is paired with Nelson's BC Science resources, keeping instruction fully aligned to the provincial curriculum and its big ideas. Beginning in Grade 6, students move into StudyForge Science — interactive, BC-aligned digital courses that use video, simulations, and inquiry-based questions to build deeper conceptual understanding as the content grows more complex. Our online content learning through Grades 6-12 is paired with weekly lab blocks where students explore the scientific principles they are learning about.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Evolution as consensus theory | |
| Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
| Evolution is not taught |
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Ecology | |
| Geology | |
| Meteorology | |
| Physics | |
| Physiology | |
| Zoology |
Flex Academy has a Traditional approach to Literature (as opposed to Social Justice, Equal Balance approach).
In our Foundations years, literature comes alive through rich novel studies — a deliberate mix of timeless classics and resonant contemporary titles — alongside independent reading through school-wide initiatives and each student's own pursuits. We select literature intentionally — guided by our Christ-centered values and a commitment to age-appropriate content.. In high school, that foundation deepens into serious literary study: English 10, grounded in Composition and Literary Studies, followed by Literary Studies 11 and English First Peoples 12, developing close reading, strong writing, and critical thinking.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Canadian lit | |
| American lit | |
| European (continental) lit | |
| World (non-Western) lit | |
| English lit | |
| Ancient lit |
Flex Academy has an Expanding Communities approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge, Thematic approach).
Our K–6 Social Studies program aligns with the BC Curricular Standards. It starts with a child's own world and widens outward year by year. Students begin with themselves, their families, and identity, then move to their local community, then to Canada's regions and the wider world, and on to Indigenous peoples, Canadian history, and global systems.
Flex Academy has a Pragmatism approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Equal Balance approach).
In Grades 7–12, Social Studies focuses on learning that connects to students' real world and builds thinking skills they'll use. Rather than treating history and the social sciences as a fixed body of facts to memorize, we teach them as living disciplines: students investigate real questions, weigh evidence, consider multiple perspectives, and grapple with issues that matter now. The backbone is StudyForge's BC-aligned Social Studies courses — interactive, inquiry-driven digital coursework that lets students work at a mastery pace with video, primary sources, and questions designed to make them think, not just recall. We pair that with weekly in-person labs, where students discuss, debate, collaborate, and apply what they're learning face-to-face.
Flex Academy has an Audio-Lingual approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Communicative, Equal Balance approach).
From Grades 5–9, every student explores Spanish as an elective built to be gentle, playful, and fun: real exposure to how a second language works, without the drills that make so many kids decide early they're "not language people." The goal at this stage is simple — spark interest and build confidence. Students who leave middle school eager for more can then pursue Spanish with greater depth and intention in high school. And because we're part of Heritage Christian Online School, students drawn to other languages aren't limited by our walls: through cross-enrollment with HCOS, they can take French, German, American Sign Language, and more alongside their Flex program.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
Flex Academy has a Creative approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Equal Balance approach).
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Expressive | |
| Disciplined |
Visual art runs Jr. K–12, where students explore and are taught across a widening range of mediums and modalities — building technique and sophistication year over year, so creativity is matched by craft. Music is woven through our Foundations years, giving younger students an early, joyful grounding in rhythm, voice, and sound. And our theatre arts program is a genuine standout: a robust offering spanning dance, drama, and the backstage world of audio, visual, and production — so whether a student wants the spotlight or the soundboard, there's a real place for them. Beyond that – there is room for creativity at Flex everywhere you look! From leading worship at chapels, to doing set construction, to exploring photography through our yearbook courses, and more!
Flex Academy has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).
It surprises people, but for a hybrid school, we're deliberate about keeping digital technology in its place. Yes, digital curriculum is part of how we deliver content in Grades 6-12 — but when students are together on-site, in classes and lab blocks, the computer isn't the star. Hands-on learning, exploration, discussion, and real materials are. Screens are a tool we pick up when they're the right one, and set down when they're not. On digital literacy, we teach the skills students genuinely need for a connected world: touch typing, the intentional and wise use of AI, and the broader digital-citizenship topics woven throughout the BC curriculum — thinking critically about information, using tools responsibly, and staying safe online.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
Our Physical and Health Education program follows the BC curriculum, which treats physical and health education as one connected whole — because a healthy body, a healthy mind, and healthy relationships grow together. Because movement matters so much, we protect real time for it: students in Grades K–5 have 90 minutes of gym time each week, and students in Grades 6–12 have 150 if they are taking PHE. That time develops physical literacy through a wide range of movement — individual and team activities, games, and fundamental skills that build the competence and confidence to stay active for life. Alongside the physical, we teach the health side the curriculum calls for — informed choices about nutrition, safety, and substance use; healthy relationships; and mental well-being.
Faith at Flex isn't a class students sit through — it's a way of forming whole people, and our Christian Studies program is built around three connected dimensions: Head, Heart, and Hands. Head is knowing: students engage directly with the Bible, moving across the grades from listening and retelling toward asking hard questions, thinking critically, and building a tested, confident biblical worldview of their own. Heart is becoming: we help students encounter God's love, reflect honestly on their relationship with him, and grow in character, so that what they believe and how they live line up. Hands is doing: faith put into action through service, caring for God's creation, and using their gifts to love their neighbours. Woven through it all are shared rhythms of spiritual growth and connection — daily devotions, weekly chapels, and retreats. Our goal isn't behaviour management or rote answers; it's students who own their faith, think deeply about it, and live it out.
Flex Academy has a British Columbia curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
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Flex Academy has a Play-based approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Academic approach).
We keep class sizes small and adult-to-student ratios high so every child gets the attention, warmth, and gentle guidance early learning depends on: more books read one-on-one, more hands held on the way to bravery, and staff who notice and care. We also build flexibility in from the very first years. Families who want a half-day Kindergarten option can choose it, easing little ones into school at a pace that fits them rather than forcing a full-day leap. Small, warm, and flexible — an early classroom experience where a child feels safe enough to fall in love with learning.
Learn about Flex Academy's languages of instruction and enrolment.
Flex Academy's online learning approach and offerings. Learn about this school's online programs and courses offered, its course formats, and its teaching and learning approaches.
In general, we expect online courses to be completed within the standard timeline of the school year. But— we can be flexible! Course enrolment is a decision that is made by families and the school working together to build an academic program that best supports the students goals and sometimes that involves unique start and end times.
| Period | Grades | Number of Courses | Start - End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full year | 10 to 12 | 20 | Sep 08, 2026 — Jun 11, 2027 |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Distance | |
| Asynchronous | |
| Synchronous |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Dedicated teacher per course | |
| Exam proctoring | |
| Student progress tracker | |
| Regular office hours | |
| Additional support | |
| Study groups | |
| Special needs support |
Flex Academy has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
Because our model is personalized and hybrid, enrichment is built in. Students ready for more can easily work ahead, take on additional courses, or stretch into deeper challenges without waiting for the class to catch up. We stay responsive — expanding opportunities to match each student's pace, passion, and potential.
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
| Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
| Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
| Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
| Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
| Differentiated assessment |
Learning isn't one-speed here. Our hybrid model lets students move at a pace that fits them — speeding through concepts they grasp quickly, taking the time they need on the ones they don't. No one is rushed past confusion or held back by the clock.
Flex Academy has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
Our academic culture holds two things together: high expectations and high support. We believe every student is capable of real growth, so we set a genuine bar — but we measure each child against their own progress and potential, not a class ranking. Mastery matters more than speed; students are pushed to truly understand, not just complete. Because learning is personalized, students help set goals, track their progress, and advocate for what they need. And because kids learn best when they feel safe, we've built a culture where effort and honest struggle are respected, mistakes are part of learning, and no one is left to sink. High standards, held with care.
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
We chose "balanced," but that deserves a word of clarification. We're a school, so intellectual growth is a high priority — we care deeply about academic strength, critical thinking, and a real love of learning. But we don't treat that as separate from emotional development. We've learned that a child who feels safe, known, and emotionally supported is a child who can learn deeply; nurturing the heart isn't a nice extra alongside the mind — the two are completely integrated. Woven through all of it is spiritual growth, a central part of who we are and how we form students. So "balanced," for us, doesn't mean equal-but-separate. It means integrated: all areas developing together, each strengthening the others.
Students are placed in a separate special education class.
When a learning difficulty emerges — whether a child arrives with a diagnosis or it surfaces along the way — we lean in. Our inclusive education program is built for exactly this: we flag needs early, set clear targets, and put strong supports in place, coordinated through a tight team around each student — principal, teacher, educational assistant, Learning Coach, our Inclusive Education Case Manager, and the external professionals in a family's corner. No child is quietly left to struggle. While we have a very robust and effective department, we have caps on how many students we enrol and support at a time in each grade level and as it relates to support profiles.
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| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.
| Program | Offered |
|---|---|
| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
| Program | Offered |
|---|---|
| Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
| Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
| Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
| Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
| Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
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In grade Gr. 12, Flex Academy students perform an average of 1.5 hours of homework per night.
| JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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| Flex Academy | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins |
| Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 16 mins | 19 mins | 26 mins | 31 mins | 37 mins | 44 mins | 56 mins | 60 mins | 75 mins | 84 mins | 100 mins | 107 mins |
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| Type | Grades |
|---|---|
| Lettered or numbered grades | SK to Gr. 12 |
| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 12 |
| Academic achievement reporting | JK to SK |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to SK |
| Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 12 |
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