​Overview

Peak Performance is a non-credit timetabling option for elite-level student athletes and performers in Grades 8, 9, and 10. Balancing education with demanding competition and training schedules, Peak Performance enables students to pursue their athletic and performing arts goals with a reduced timetable at school. It is appropriate for athletes competing at the regional, provincial, or national level or for students highly involved in intensive fine arts or performing arts programs.

For senior students in Grades 11-12, please arrange a meeting with your Grade Counsellor to ensure you have courses required for Graduation. Students may apply for Study Blocks in Grades 11-12 to reduce their timetable in order to accommodate their training schedules. Students should indicate on their Course Programming sheets in the ‘notes’ section to school counsellors how many and which blocks they are requesting to not be at school.

Students must meet the criteria established for Peak Performance through an application process.

Students may be able to receive credit(s) toward Graduation through their sport/performing arts organization where the sport or program is recognized within the BC Ministry of Education's External Credential process.

Students will be required to re-apply for an alternate timetable via Peak Performance Application Form on a yearly basis in order to demonstrate that their program and level of competition are at the standard required merit a reduced timetable.

Criteria

• Minimum of 15 hours per week of specific training in their discipline year-round.
• Be a student in good academic standing (reviewed by school administration).
• Competition and/or performance at the regional, provincial, or national level in a sport or program which is recognized within the BC Ministry of Education's External Credential process.
• Recommendation of coach or person responsible for training program indicating that the applicant is training a minimum of 15 hours per week under their supervision. The letter must also detail the specific training and activities undertaken by the applicant.
• A completed Peak Performance Application Form
• Approval of application and reduced timetable request by the Principal at the student's school.

Individual Sport/Activity

For students involved in individual sports such as gymnastics, dance, rowing, or mountain biking, or students involved in the fine arts or performing arts, the assessment of eligibility will consider:

• The level of sport/activity competition or performance
• The student's selection to a regional, provincial, or national program
• Feedback from the student's coach or instructor.

Team Sports

For students involved with team sports such as soccer, hockey, basketball, or volleyball, the assessment of eligibility will consider:

• Inclusion in the provincial sports governing body program established for elite player development in the student's sport
• The regional, provincial, or national level for which the student has been selected to compete
• Recognition of the sport/activity with the BC Ministry of Education's External Credential list.

Questions?

For more information, students can connect with their school counsellor. The Peak Performance Application Form is available at each school, or you can download it here: Peak Performance Application Form