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‘Thinking Classroom’ Mathematics

The mathematics program at CMA focuses on conceptual understanding and problem solving; with 'procedural' approaches as a last resort. Students are provided opportunities to collaborate when problem-solving, going beyond procedures to explore…

INQubator

The INQubator program at Coast Mountain Academy is an expression of the school's core academic philosophy that curiosity and wonder are the best teachers. In grades 7-9, students take part in a year-long course to learn how to explore questions…

Online Gradebook

One of the most important aspects of creating self-aware students is ensuring that they know where they are on the journey of learning. While report cards have been traditionally focused on grades and performance, Coast Mountain Academy has…

Hybrid Timetable

Through years of development, Coast Mountain Academy implements an exciting 'hybrid' timetable that brings the best of different course-lengths and a varied weekly schedule to subjects that benefit from them. Year-long "linear", semester,…

Formative Assessment Model

Coast Mountain Academy is proud to comprehensively implement the assessment approach promoted by the 2018 Ministry of Education curriculum redesign: a philosophy of classroom assessment that emphasizes student self-awareness and repeated efforts…

LEAD

Coast Mountain Academy's Leadership Expeditions for Academic Discovery has been a cornerstone of the school since its conception. Our situation in one of Canada's outdoor recreation meccas affords us remarkable access to an incredible diversity…

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Coast Mountain Academy takes a 'blended' approach to the subjects traditionally labeled "English Language Arts" and "Social Studies". At all grade levels these subjects areas are taught in a single course over the entire year. In a nutshell: We…

PHE Every Day

Inspired by new research into the fields of neuroscience and educational psychology, Coast Mountain Academy teaches Physical & Health Education every morning. This routine of physical activity to start the day ensures that students head…