Students intending to register in grade 9 need to be aware of the following:
- Course content is delivered online; paper resources are used in classes but distance learning/paper copies of the entire course are not available
- Students need to have the appropriate hardware and network connection to connect and learn online.
- A mobile device (phone, tablet, iPad, Switch, etc) or gaming console (xBox, PlayStation, etc) are not appropriate for online learning.
- Students require access to their own computer. Families with multiple children will need to have access to multiple devices.
- Students require a quiet learning environment that is equipped for school work. Common areas (e.g. the kitchen) are not appropriate for learning if there are other activities occurring at the same time.
- Success in online courses relies heavily on family supervision and guidance and the ability to self-start and self-motivate as a learner.
- Students must be committed to attending to learning (see description below).
- Students who have previously demonstrated a lack of attendance to learning with Palliser Beyond Borders or with their home school may not have their registration request for classes with PBB accepted.
Attending to Learning
PBB grade 9 students are expected to:
- Attend all live classes and participate in activities.
- Complete additional assigned work when not in class.
Attendance will be reported for each live class. Students are expected to have their cameras on and be responsive when they are called upon. Students who do not meet these criteria will be marked absent.