Choice School for the Gifted and Exceptional

The Choice School for the Gifted and Exceptional is an independent special needs school in Richmond, British Columbia[1] with a curriculum designed for gifted and twice exceptional children. The school, while adhering to the British Columbia curriculum, offers a flexible learning environment derived from research based, current best practices for gifted education.[2]

Choice School for the Gifted and Exceptional
Address
20451 Westminster Hwy

Richmond
,
British Columbia
,
V6V 3A2

Canada
Coordinates49.1704°N 122.9949°W / 49.1704; -122.9949
Information
Opened1985
PrincipalLynn Chartres
Gradespre K-9
LanguageEnglish
Websitechoiceschool.org

History

Originally established in 1985,[3] the school has maintained a focus on gifted education.

In 2016, the British Columbia Ministry of Education included Choice School in its list of "designated special education schools".[4] Placement on this list grants the school access to Ministry of Education funding for extra student support.[5]

Elementary

In addition to the British Columbia core curriculum, students take part in enriched science, art, and music activities. The school also places a strong emphasis on regular physical activity. All students work with an Individual Education Plan, highlighting the students strengths and areas for further growth.[6] Choice School currently offers pre-kindergarten to grade 8 classes. Class sizes are small and although students are typically grouped with their chronological peers, they can be advanced in accordance with their strengths.[7]

Middle school

In the fall of 2017 Choice School began offering a middle school program. This program will focus on supporting grades 7 through 9[8] and will be run separately from the elementary program that will support students from pre-kindergarten to grade 6.

References
  1. "Independent School Information". www.bced.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  2. "What Makes Choice Unique - Choice School for Gifted Children, Richmond, BC". Choice School. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  3. "School History - Choice School for Gifted Children, Richmond, BC". Choice School. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  4. Education, Ministry of. "Special Education Programs and Funding - Independent Schools - Province of British Columbia". www2.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  5. Hyslop, Katie (2016-10-21). "Why Is Government Increasing Funding for Private Special Needs Schools?". The Tyee. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  6. "Programs - Choice School for Gifted Children, Richmond, BC". Choice School. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  7. "Learning at Choice - Choice School for Gifted Children, Richmond, BC". Choice School. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  8. "Middle School - Grades 7 to 9 - Choice School". Choice School. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
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