Flex Humanities

STEP ONE: Register with the Vancouver District Mini School General Registry

District Mini School General Registry is open November 12th, 2024 (9:00 a.m.) through December 19th, 2024 (3:00 p.m.).  District program information can be found here: https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/vsb-mini-school-brochure-2023.b0616d60919.pdf

Link: https://dsapreg.vsb.bc.ca/Default.aspx

STEP TWO Fill out our Program Application.

FH Program Application due: 19th December 2024 by 3:00pm https://forms.office.com/r/jMbFRwWGDr

Report Cards and any other supporting documents can be submitted to the Van Tech main office up until 16th February 2025.

STEP THREE: If possible, attend the Flex Humanities Intake Day at Van Tech

Flex Humanities Intake Day:  27th January 2025 from 8:30 am to 12pm

All applicants welcome! There is no pre-selection process. The Intake Day is divided into two parts. Please arrange with your child’s school to be released for the day. Once students have checked in we asked guardians to return at the end of the Intake to collect their child.

Part one is a series of cooperative work stations that also includes group conversations with Dr. Martelli, Mr. Moon and other teachers involved in our program.

Part Two is an in-class essay write based on student choice of several philosophical topics. Unless there is a IEP with specific computer required accommodation, all essays will be handwritten. Please notify us in advance if any assistive technology is required. 

Intake essay writing should be finished by 12:00 noon. Please pre-arrange with your child to meet them in the main foyer in front of the auditorium. Some students finish early or require a little extra time. Please arrange a way to communicate (text) etc.

While it is highly recommended that students attend, it is not mandatory. We can arrange a drop-in date when they can attend Van Tech to be interviewed and to write the Intake Essay. Please let us know if you are not attending the Intake Day but would like to continue the application. Please also be aware that this option depends on the availability of staff. It is preferred they attend the Intake day.

STEP FOUR: Wait to hear of acceptance.

As with most district programs we have a large number of applicants and we will only notify those who have been chosen to join the program. There is sometimes a round of 2nd offers. You may receive an email on that date. If you do not hear from us it means you we not selected. Each year we receive many more applications than there are available spots.

First Round Offers: 26th February 2025 9:00am

Deadline to accept is 12:00pm on 28th February.

Second Round Offers: 5th March 2025

Accept within 24 hours.

Students should:

• Commit to completing all five years of the Flex Humanities Program.
• There is no distance learning option
• Be prepared to participate in all Field Studies
• Contribute to a safe, caring, inclusive, and peaceful environment
• Abide by the District’s Code of Conduct

Students must demonstrate the following:

• Motivation for academic success
• Good achievement in Language Arts, Social Studies, and Fine Arts
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively
• Good time management and self-regulation