Foundations Program

Program Description:

The Foundation Program is an academic and recreational program that enrolls students in grade 8, 9 and 10.  The program focuses on students whose behavior has impacted their ability to function academically, socially, and emotionally and who require intervention beyond the regular school’s resources.  

The program challenges students to become more accountable and take responsibility for their actions and choices. Students learn skills that allow them to cope with stressful situations and to communicate in more constructive ways.  Through community outings and volunteer experiences, students create ties to the community and experience success in areas of their lives where they have previously failed. Through these successes they build self esteem and become better overall citizens.  The ability to utilize public transit is an essential component of the community recreation and volunteer program.

Foundations website

Student Profile:

Foundation is an appropriate alternative placement for students who may have a combination of the following issues:

• Need smaller academic setting and more one-to-one assistance;
• Need a more supportive transition from elementary to high school;
• Have been impacted by family or personal crises;
• Need their attendance and punctuality more closely monitored;
• Need to form new peer groups and better school habits;
• Need to work in a more supportive, structured setting which allows for a focus on social and emotional connections.

In most cases students refereed to this program should meet the Ministry of Education criteria for designation in the “R” or “H” category (Students Requiring Behaviour Interventions or Mental Health concerns).

Academic Goal:

At Foundation students can complete grade 8, 9 and 10.  Student progress is managed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process which involves the student, the parent/guardian and program staff. Adaptations are made where necessary to meet the needs of the students.  In addition to providing educational and recreational programming, the program staff is dedicated to working individually with students to focus on their social and emotional needs.

Referral Process:

Intake is continuous as space becomes available. Students are required to complete an application form that can be acquired form the Foundation Program. Students are required to complete the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT) and obtain a minimum score that would be equivalent to a grade 5 level in Math and English.  Call the Youth and Family Worker to book an orientation session and assessment.

Program Capacity and Staffing:

Foundation enrolls 22 students and has 1 Teacher, 1 Youth and Family Worker and 1 School and Student Support Worker.

Location:

Address:                       2530 A East 43^rd Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.  V5R 2Y7

Telephone:                    604-713-5450       Fax:  604-713-5998

Administering School:     Killarney Secondary School