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FIT - Flexible Instructional Time

FIT Schedule 

       Monday & Wednesday - 8:40am to 9:20am

       Tuesday & Thursday - 1:22pm to 2:02pm

Key Expectations:

  • Use Time Effectively: FIT is part of your instructional day. It can be used for assemblies, schoolwork, personal learning, or collaborating with peers.
  • Choose and Stay in One Space: Select a learning space and remain there for the entire session. No switching spaces during FIT.
  • Plan Ahead: It’s best to plan your FIT activities over the weekend, but you can adjust if needed.

Updated Attendance Practice:

  • Attendance will now be taken in the first 5 minutes of each FIT session using My Weekly Planner (Link: https://pw.myweeklyplanner.net/). If you do not sign up or attend FIT sessions, your family will be notified via this system.
  • My Weekly Planner: Make sure to sign up for FIT sessions early. This ensures you’re making the most of your time.
  • MyEducationBC: We continue to use MyEducationBC (MyEd) for our usual attendance messaging during regular instructional time. MyWeeklyplanner alerts are utilized only for FIT attendance.

Instructional Spaces for FIT:

  • Classrooms: Teachers are available for extra help or personalized support.
  • Library (Grade 11/12 students only): A silent study space for individual work . Teacher-librarians are available for support.
  • Cafeteria (Grade 11/12 students only): Open for group work or independent study, but no individual teacher support is available.
  • Gyms: Available for PHE students or those invited by coaches/clubs for specific activities.

FAQs:

  • What is FIT? FIT (Flexible Instructional Time) allows you to focus on personal learning, get help, or collaborate on projects. FIT happens 4 times/week in 40- min periods.
  • Do I need to plan ahead?Yes, planning in advance helps you make the most of FIT time.
  • How do I sign up for FIT? Please check out details on the PW Student Hub on the student’s Grade Specific Channel. There are step-by-step and video instructions provided to students (LINK through VSB login)
  • How is attendance taken? Attendance is now recorded within the first 5 minutes of the session, and it’s shared with your family through My Weekly Planner.
  • What if I don’t sign up or attend FIT? Your family will be notified by email if you miss a session or don’t sign up. Sign up early to avoid any issues.
  • Can I move between spaces? You are encouraged to stay in the learning space you selected for the entire session to make use of the time, as FIT is only 40 minutes.


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