Our working group includes representatives from secondary school administration, human resources, Indigenous education, learning services, safe and caring schools, and communications.
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Welcome
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) is exploring potential secondary school schedule changes informed by feedback from staff, student, and families.
Currently, all SD42 secondary schools follow a linear schedule, with students taking up to eight classes across the full school year. Moving forward, some schools may continue with this model, while others may transition to a semester schedule, where students take up to four classes per semester, with two semesters in a school year.
Decisions about schedule models will be made on a school-by-school basis, informed by survey input and guiding considerations. You can learn more about the engagement framework and see a comparison of linear and semester schedules at: sd42.ca/secondary-scheduling-engagement
Any approved changes would begin in the 2026/27 school year.
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* 1. Are you a parent/caregiver of a student in Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 (SD42)?
Yes
Continue to question 2.
No
This survey is only for parents/caregivers of students attending a school or program in Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 (SD42).
* 2. How many children do you have enrolled in the school district?
1
2
3
4
5 or more
* 3. Do you have children in secondary school (grades 8–12)?
Yes
3a. Which SD42 secondary school(s) or program(s) does your child or children attend? (Select all that apply.)
Connex
Outreach
Garibaldi Secondary *NOTE:Parents/caregivers of children attending Garibaldi Secondary should complete a separate survey, as the Middle Years Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate programs require a linear model. If your child or children attend both Garibaldi and any other secondary school(s) in the district, please complete the Garibaldi survey first at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GSS-FFW2TS9. Then, return to this survey and select only the other school(s) to provide additional feedback.
Maple Ridge Secondary
Pitt Meadows Secondary
Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary
Thomas Haney Secondary
Westview Secondary
3b. Which grades are your children currently in? (Select all that apply.)
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Continue to question 4.
No
Continue to question 4.
4. Does your child or do any of your children belong to an equity-deserving group?
(For example, are they a learner with disabilities or diverse abilities, English Language Learner, member of the Indigenous, Black, persons of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, or new immigrant community?)
Yes
4a. Have they faced barriers as a learner with disabilities or diverse abilities, English Language Learner, member of the Indigenous, Black, persons of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, or new immigrant community?
Yes
No
Continue to question 5.
No
Continue to question 5.
* 5. Which schedule model(s) has your child or have your children experienced in school?
Linear only (up to eight classes throughout the full school year)
Semester only (up to four classes per semester, with two semesters in a school year)
Both linear and semester
Unsure
* 6. In your experience or opinion, to what extent do you agree that a linear schedule supports the well-being of your child or children in the following areas?
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral/Unsure
Somewhat agree
Agree
One or more of my children feel engaged, happy, and connected at school
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One or more of my children can manage their stress and mental health
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The learning needs of one or more of my children are supported
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One or more of my children can manage their course load effectively
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One or more of my children can learn course content easily
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Other (please specify)
* 7. In your experience or opinion, to what extent do you agree that a semester schedule would support the well-being of your child or children in the following areas?
(If your family has not experienced a semester system, please answer based on what you think might work best for your child or children.)
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral/Unsure
Somewhat agree
Agree
One or more of my children feel engaged, happy, and connected at school
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One or more of my children can manage their stress and mental health
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The learning needs of one or more of my children are supported
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One or more of my children can manage their course load effectively
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One or more of my children can learn course content easily
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Other (please specify)
* 8. To what extent do you agree that each of the two schedule models support (or would support) your child's or children's success in literacy?
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral/Unsure
Somewhat agree
Agree
Linear Schedule
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Semester Schedule
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9. * To what extent do you agree that each of the two schedule models support (or would support) your child's or children's success in numeracy?
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral/Unsure
Somewhat agree
Agree
Linear Schedule
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Semester Schedule
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* 10. In your experience or opinion, how easy or difficult is it for your child or children to build positive connections with their peers in each of the two schedule models?
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral/Unsure
Somewhat agree
Agree
Linear Schedule
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Semester Schedule
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* 11. In your experience or opinion, how easy or difficult is it for your child or children to build positive connections with staff in each of the two schedule models?
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral/Unsure
Somewhat agree
Agree
Linear Schedule
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Semester Schedule
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* 12. Which class schedule format do you prefer for your child or children?
(If your children only experienced one model, please answer based on that experience or what you believe might work best for them.)
Linear (up to eight classes throughout the full school year)
Semester (up to four classes per semester, with two semesters in a school year)
Unsure/No preference
13. If the school remains on a linear model, what supports (if any) do you believe your child or children would need to be successful?
14. If the school transitions to a semester model, what supports (if any) do you believe your child or children would need to be successful?
15. In a linear timetable, how many Flex blocks per week do you believe would be ideal?
Secondary School Flex Instructional Time
Secondary School Flex Instructional Time
A Flex block is a scheduled period during the school day that provides students with flexible time to engage in activities that support their academic success and personal growth. Students may use this time to:
Receive extra help or tutoring from teachers
Work on assignments or group projects
Participate in enrichment activities or clubs
Explore areas of interest beyond the standard curriculum
Engage in self-directed learning or independent study
The goal of the Flex block is to provide students with autonomy in their learning while ensuring they have the support and resources they need to succeed.
In a linear timetable, how many Flex blocks per week do you believe would be ideal? (A definition of flex is provided above.)
0
1
2
3
4
5
Unsure/no opinion
16. In a semester timetable, how many Flex blocks per week do you believe would be ideal?
Secondary School Flex Instructional Time
0
1
2
3
4
5
Unsure/no opinion
17. Is there any other feedback you would like to share?
Thank you for your feedback!
Your input will help inform decision-making as we explore potential changes to secondary school schedules on a school-by-school basis. A summary of what we heard will be shared with the community in the fall of 2025.
Any approved changes to secondary schedules will be implemented for the 2026/27 school year.
Thank you for being a part of this important conversation!
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