Richmond Virtual School (RVS)

RVS is a Distributed Learning secondary school which opened in 2007.  All their courses are full credit and follow the BC provincial learning outcomes. RVS uses a successful blended learning (hybrid) model of online and face-to-face interaction to deliver high quality and dynamic learning opportunities.  Moodle is used as the course management system. 

The mission of RVS is to provide opportunities for blended online courses which exceeds the needs of students in terms of flexibility, quality and service. 

Regular Fall and Spring Program

RVS currently offers over 45 different courses in grades 10 - 12.  They have 39 teachers delivering Online Learning courses in 9 secondary schools in the Richmond School District.  The RVS Office and 7 of their blended learning teachers are located at RC Palmer Secondary School in central Richmond.

RAIL

Richmond Virtual Schools' RAIL program for grades 8-10 is a blended, project-based program that is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they will need to be successful in their post-secondary education and in the rapidly changing workplaces they will encounter. As full-time students with five RAIL courses and three Palmer courses, students will have connections with the larger Palmer population.  Students will study Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English, and ADST with two RAIL teachers.  Palmer will provide options for PHE, Art, Band, Drama, Tech Ed, and French.  Students will be able to participate in Palmer clubs and sports. 

Profile of a RAIL student:

The type of students who will be successful in RAIL are independent learners who are also able to work as members of a team. They are curious, creative, reliable, organized, and able to apply new learning. These students are sociable and willing to speak up with ideas and questions. RAIL Students are doers, leaders, makers, thinkers, dreamers, and problem-solvers. 

For more information on the RVS RAIL Program, go to: https://rvs.sd38.bc.ca/programs/rail

The SKY Program

The SKY Program provides opportunities for creative, motivated, and independent students to extend their learning through inquiry. ​It teaches students through a combination of online content and classroom instruction. It ​provides students with access to the tools and equipment in the District MakerSpace to plan, design and build their projects.​ Teachers use outdoor adventures for team building, developing an appreciation of nature and increasing students’ confidence, leadership, and mental well-being. 

The Profile of a SKY student​

The type of students who are successful in SKY are independent, self-directed learners who are also able to work as members of a team. They are curious, creative, reliable, organized, and able to apply new learning. These students are sociable and willing to speak up with ideas and questions. ​SKY Students are doers, directors, makers, thinkers, dreamers, and problem-solvers. ​They want to connect with the community that shares their interests through work experiences and large independent directed projects.​

For more information on the SKY Program, go to: https://rvs.sd38.bc.ca/programs/sky