The Reynolds Flexible Studies program welcomes your interest and looks forward to receiving your application shortly. Should you have any questions please contact us at (250) 479-1696 or e-mail reynolds@sd61.bc.ca . 

1. Please read the program description package carefully before you complete this application.  There are 30 Flex English seats and 30 Flex French Immersion seats available each year.  After these seats have been filled we start a wait list.
2. Complete the student demographic information requested below.
3. Have a teacher complete the Student Checklist and attach to your application in a sealed envelope.  If you are a home learner please contact us.
4. Attach two letters: 1) a letter of interest and intent, to be written by the student applicant; and 2) a letter of support for the application, to be written by the applicant’s parent/guardian.  Please note that the applicant’s letter should make reference to the program descriptors: Academic Excellence; Character Development & Community; Enrichment and Challenge through Experientials; and, Support for Flexible Learning Options.
5. Attach a copy of the applicant’s most recent report card or a portfolio of learning experiences if the applicant is a home learner.
6. Return the application package to Reynolds Secondary School by February 9, 2009.

Please check the appropriate items for yes answers:

Are you also applying to Reynolds Soccer Academy?  _____

Will you be in band at Reynolds? _____                 

Will you be in French Immersion at Reynolds?_____

Attachments:    

Applicant’s Letter  _____        

Parent Letter  _____

Report Card with inserts_____        

Student Checklist by teacher in sealed envelope_____

Signature: ___________________________  Date: ________________________

Student Checklist

To be completed by a gr.8 teacher and sealed in an envelope to be sent in with the application.

To the teacher: Please complete the checklist below and seal in an envelope. If you are unable to comment on the quality or characteristic referenced, please leave the space blank.

Student Name: __________________________

Teacher Name: __________________________  School: _________________

Teacher contact information: phone # _____________ e-mail ___________________

4 – consistently exhibits this quality/characteristic

3 – often exhibits this quality/characteristic

2 – rarely exhibits this quality/characteristic

1 – never exhibits this quality/characteristic

Additional comments:

A Flex Student…

• Is interested in learning to the best of his/her ability

• Does not settle for satisfactory but rather strives for their personal level of excellence

• Is interested in enrichment and challenges

• Is interested in service learning and in volunteering in their local and global communities

• Is often interested in extra-curricular activities in and out of school

• Works well both independently and in group settings, and can adapt to a variety of learning situations

• Is open to learning from other students, as well as teaching and helping other students

• Wishes to develop habits of study and inquiry to support their learning

• Works with teachers to manage time schedules to accommodate other interests/programs/needs (i.e. volunteering, performances, athletic training…) and takes responsibility for communication

• Understands that with the opportunity to personalize one’s learning comes the responsibility to take the initiative

• Believes that school entails respect for and between people, respect for the learning environment, and respect for the physical environment.

• Has aspirations to continue their education typically through college or university