SCcyber E-learning Community (formerly known as Sunchild E-learning Community)
SCcyber E-learning is a non-profit charitable organization and a fully accredited private high school and we have graduated many First Nations students since 2000.
Through our E-learning model, First Nations students can complete their high school diplomas without having to leave their home communities. It was developed to allow in culturally relevant content as well as integrate in flexibility for students to access material at their convenience online anytime and anywhere.
Topics covered include accredited Alberta Education High school courses towards graduation.
Duration of Program: Sept - June annually
Length of each session: Semester Sept-Jan, Feb-June
Number of participants per intake: 350 students each semester
Mavis Sacher, SCcyber E-learning Community
403.872.0487
administration@sccyber.net
Box 91099 Calgary, AB T3G 5W6
Initiative Impact
Key results and outcomes: Graduated more First Nations students than all other reserve schools in Alberta. Program completion rate is up to 70%
Measuring and monitoring mechanisms
Achieving general program goals: End of semester completion of courses
Tracking program adherence by participants: Mentors track students on a weekly basis. We provide report cards every Monday at 9 am.
Tracking program adherence by staff: Teachers monitor student progress and contact student and Mentor regarding student progress.
Assessing participant skill attainment: Constant assessment via assignment completion
Assessing participant knowledge acquisition: through various assessments like quizzes, tests, or unit exams.
Assessing changes in participant attitudes: Mentors will track students on a weekly basis and ensure that they are provided with solutions with issues that they encounter. All info is detailed on a tracking form.
We are constantly growing and changing
Need to ensure Mentors do their part in monitoring and tracking students to pass on student skills.