Who We Are
AVS is an alternative school that leverages multiple formats to support students in meeting their academic goals. These include in person and virtual learning formats, distributed learning and other community based opportunities. While staff provide some administrative support (processing of registration, Home Education Plans and reimbursements) to Home School Students, AVS is primarily a public school serves students (Grade 6-12) throughout Yukon.
AVS is deeply committed to collective equity and a model of education that is inclusive, empowering, flexible, accessible and unique for each student. AVS seeks to provide the opportunities and supports to help learners achieve their educational goals through alternative models of schooling. It is our aim to empower each student to build skills and knowledge that opens possibilities and opportunity. Leveraging diverse technologies and community partnerships we seek to provide creative programming that enables students to be successful on their own terms.
We are working hard to ensure the the curriculum experience at AVS affirms and reflects the educational aspirations as outlined in Yukon's Modern Treaty Frameworks - ultimately affirming the history, culture and vision of Yukon First Nation communities.
We believe that it is important for students to develop meaningful relationships with their teachers, peers and wider communities. We work to provide the resources, guidance, and one-on-one support needed to support student wellbeing and academic success.
We work very hard to communicate and collaborate with parents and other Yukon school communities to fully support students. We put students first so that they can thrive in their areas of interest.
We provide what has commonly been known as “distributed learning.” This is when a student is primarily at a distance from the teacher, and can be accomplished anywhere there is access to an Internet connection. This means a student could be working at home, in another school, a public library or abroad. A student completing their studies online through eLearning, will be eligible to receive their graduation diploma. As with any other Yukon public school, there is no cost for eLearning programming for Yukon residents.
An AVS education is not restricted to supporting only students learning at home. It is our desire to provide tailored instructional packages to traditional schools to assist students that may need an alternate delivery method for particular programs. Whether this entails support for schools with the development of courses not offered in-house, supporting other blended classes, and even providing high school students with a specific course though eLearning while they are attending a local school, AVS will strive to meet the individual learning needs of Yukon students. We see the role of AVS increasing as the move to more personalized learning systems grows. It is not our mandate to replace traditional schools, but rather support the learning of their students where possible. It is our belief that the delivery of education is changing away from the factory model with its rigid designs of timetables and bell schedules, large one-size-fits-all classes, and clearly defined grade levels to one where students are empowered to help construct their own “best practice” for learning, supported by trained teachers and cutting-edge resources. AVS is striving to be at the forefront of that change.
AVS is deeply committed to collective equity and a model of education that is inclusive, empowering, flexible, accessible and unique for each student. AVS seeks to provide the opportunities and supports to help learners achieve their educational goals through alternative models of schooling. It is our aim to empower each student to build skills and knowledge that opens possibilities and opportunity. Leveraging diverse technologies and community partnerships we seek to provide creative programming that enables students to be successful on their own terms.
We are working hard to ensure the the curriculum experience at AVS affirms and reflects the educational aspirations as outlined in Yukon's Modern Treaty Frameworks - ultimately affirming the history, culture and vision of Yukon First Nation communities.
We believe that it is important for students to develop meaningful relationships with their teachers, peers and wider communities. We work to provide the resources, guidance, and one-on-one support needed to support student wellbeing and academic success.
We work very hard to communicate and collaborate with parents and other Yukon school communities to fully support students. We put students first so that they can thrive in their areas of interest.
We provide what has commonly been known as “distributed learning.” This is when a student is primarily at a distance from the teacher, and can be accomplished anywhere there is access to an Internet connection. This means a student could be working at home, in another school, a public library or abroad. A student completing their studies online through eLearning, will be eligible to receive their graduation diploma. As with any other Yukon public school, there is no cost for eLearning programming for Yukon residents.
An AVS education is not restricted to supporting only students learning at home. It is our desire to provide tailored instructional packages to traditional schools to assist students that may need an alternate delivery method for particular programs. Whether this entails support for schools with the development of courses not offered in-house, supporting other blended classes, and even providing high school students with a specific course though eLearning while they are attending a local school, AVS will strive to meet the individual learning needs of Yukon students. We see the role of AVS increasing as the move to more personalized learning systems grows. It is not our mandate to replace traditional schools, but rather support the learning of their students where possible. It is our belief that the delivery of education is changing away from the factory model with its rigid designs of timetables and bell schedules, large one-size-fits-all classes, and clearly defined grade levels to one where students are empowered to help construct their own “best practice” for learning, supported by trained teachers and cutting-edge resources. AVS is striving to be at the forefront of that change.
Philosophy
AVS recognizes that everyone learns best in a way that is uniquely theirs. It is our aim to empower each student to discover their learning style and help them maximize their potential through a number of . We believe that it is important for the student to develop meaningful relationships with their teachers, peers, and learning material. We provide the resources, guidance, and one-on-one support needed to help them be successful.