Sun Peaks Mountain Academy 2026/2027 Student Application

Sun Peaks Mountain Academy 2026/2027 Student Application
The Sun Peaks Mountain Academy (SPMA) is operated by the non-profit Sun Peaks Education Society (SPES) and offers an innovative blended learning model to students in Grades 10 through 12 in a unique mountain setting. The SPES values educational excellence, global stewardship and healthy outdoor lifestyles. This community driven educational program offers a public education in a private setting. School District 73 Kamloops Open Online Learning @KOOL offers the B.C curriculum supported by @Kool teaching staff and the Sun Peaks Education Society’s classroom facilitator teacher(s).

Before completing this application ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO READ THE STUDENT HANDBOOK & POLICIES 2026/2027. The link to this document is available on the Admissions page on the SPMA Website (balancededucation.ca).

Student Information
Student Name

First NameLast Name
Student date of birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Student Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student Cell Number (if applicable)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Student email (if applicable)
example@example.com

Student Medical Information
Doctor Name:
Doctor phone number:
BC Services Card #:
Allergies:
Are allergies life threatening?
Other health factors:
Is student currently on medication?
If yes, describe:

Parent/Guardian and Emergency Contact Information
Parent/Guardian 1 Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 1 Address (if different than student)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian 1 Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian 1 Alternate Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian 1 Email
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian 2 Name (where applicable)

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 2 Address (if different than student and Parent/Guardian 1)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian 2 Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian 2 Alternate Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian 2 Email
example@example.com
Emergency Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Emergency contact relationship to student

Agreements - Student Handbook & Policies 2026/2027
As part of the SPMA Application Process, all prospective students and a parent/guardian must read the Student Handbook & Policies 2026/2027, which is available via a link in the applications procedures on the SPMA website. In signing below, the prospective student and parent/guardian have agreed to abide by the policies and code of conduct described in this document.
Student Agreement
I have read and understand the policies and code of conduct set forth in the Student Handbook & Policies 2026/2027 and agree that I will abide by these rules and conduct myself accordingly at all times during school hours and at school organized activities and events.
Student Electronic Signature
Parent/Guardian Agreement
I have read and understood the policies and code of conduct set forth in the Student Handbook & Policies 2026/2027 and agree that my student must abide by these rules and conduct themselves accordingly. I understand that the Sun Peaks Education Society and its employees are not responsible for my student's well-being before or after school or during daily lunch breaks. I agree to remain a member in good standing of the Sun Peaks Education Society and meet the family volunteer commitment required to support and sustain the Sun Peaks Mountain Academy.
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Academic Information and Student Questions
Academic Information
Planned Attendance

Other (explain below)
Grade student will be entering in the 2026/2027 school year

Other
Questions to be answered by Prospective Student
Why do you think Sun Peaks Mountain Academy is or would be a good fit for you?
Tell us about one way you have contributed positively to your community or classroom environment.
Tell us about your aptitudes, interests, and educational goals

Kamloops Open Online Learning (@KOOL) Distributed Learning Program
The Sun Peaks Mountain Academy partners with SD73 @KOOL as our distance learning education provider. Prior to acceptance to Sun Peaks Mountain Academy, students must be registered with @Kool. The @KOOL registration information may be found on the @KOOL website at www.sd73.bc.ca/kool or via the link provided on the SPMA Admissions page.

RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
To: The Sun Peaks Education Society (SPES) and its directors, employees, servants, agents, volunteers, contractors,suppliers, successors, and assigns (all of whom are hereinafter referred to as the "Releasees")
I am aware that attending the Sun Peaks Mountain Academy (SPMA) and participating in SPSA organized activities may involve inherent risks, dangers and hazards including but not limited to:
1. The risks and hazards inherent during recreational activities such as Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, running,mountain biking, cycling, tubing, swimming, canoeing, paddle sports, skating, team sports, and other activities including: ice, snow, water, uneven terrain, slips trips and falls, cold and other extremes of weather, collision with stationary or moving objects, contact with equipment such as nets, posts, balls, pucks, sticks and racquets, actions of other participants, excessive physical exertion, and unpredictable wildlife;
2. The risks and hazards inherent during Alpine skiing/snowboarding including: boarding, riding and disembarking ski lifts; changing weather conditions; avalanches; exposed rock, earth, ice, and other natural objects; trees, treewells, tree stumps and forest dead fall; the condition of snow or ice on or beneath the surface; variations in the terrain or weather conditions which may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility; variations in the surface or sub-surface, including changes due to man-made or artificial snow; variable and difficult conditions; streams, creeks, and exposed holes in the snow pack above streams or creeks; cliffs; crevasses; snowcat roads,road-banks or cut-banks; loose gravel and rocks; constructed obstacles and features such as bridges, ramps, ladders, bumps, berms, jumps, and drops; collision with lift towers, fences, snow making equipment, snowgrooming equipment, snowcats, snowmobiles or other vehicles, equipment or structures; impact or collision with trees, tree stumps, dead fall, rocks and other natural or constructed objects or hazards; collision with other participants; mechanical failure of equipment; high speed descents; loss of balance or control; slips, trips and falls; difficulty or inability to control one's speed and direction; rapid or uncontrolled acceleration on hills and inclines; encounters with potentially dangerous wildlife; the failure to act safely or within one's own ability or to stay within designated areas;
3. Transportation risks and hazards including: being a passenger or driver in a motor vehicle accident or collision;
4. Classroom risks and hazards including: trips and falls, sharp objects, tools, science materials and apparatus,electronic equipment, malfunctioning fixtures or equipment, and the actions of other students; and
5. NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THEPART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS,DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of the Releasee allowing me to enroll in the SPMA and participate in the programming and activities of the SPMA, I hereby agree as follows:
1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES, and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer resulting from either my attendance at the SPMA or my participation in SPMA programming and activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT
NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE;
2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to property of or personal injury to any third party, resulting from my attendance at the SPSA or my participation in SPSA programming and activities;
3. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;
4. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and 5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of British Columbia, and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia. In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying upon any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of attending the SPSA other than what is set forth in this Agreement.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY ELECTRONICALLY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.
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Student Electronic Signature (Print N...
BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

Student Facility Fees and Volunteer
The Sun Peaks Mountain Academy is operated by the Sun Peaks Education Society (SPES), a local charitable organization committed to providing quality community based education. Funds raised are to cover costs of operating the Sun Peaks Secondary Academy which are not funded by SD73 @KOOL. In addition, a capital fund raising campaign is underway to provide enhanced education/community facilities. The SPES and Sun Peaks Mountain Academy (SPMA) could not operate without the dedicated work of community volunteers including students and parents. Thank you for volunteering!
Most costs not covered by SD73 and the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality are currently covered by parent/student driven fund raising within the community. To ensure quality programming for students, fees for enrichment activities and additional educational programming may be required and will be communicated prior to the start of each semester.
For the 2026/2027 school year the $750.00 Facilities Fee will be reinstated. This annual fee of $750.00 per student is intended to support the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of our school facilities as well as enrichment activities and programming.

Facilities Fee Payment Schedule

First Installment: $250.00 due upon application (non refundable)

Second Instalment: $250.00 due by September 1st, 2026

Third Installment: $250.00 due by January 3rd, 2027

*The Sun Peaks Education Society is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent students from registering or attending the Sun Peaks Mountain Academy. If financial assistance with fees is needed, please contact the Sun Peaks Education Society at sunpeakseducation@gmail.com

Sun Peaks Education Society (SPES) Membership Requirement
The Sun Peaks Education Society (SPES) is a non profit society which was established in 2010 to advocate for and support educational initiatives in the community of Sun Peaks. The Sun Peaks Mountain Academy (SPMA) is operated by the SPES and is supported by its members fundraising and community service.

At least one parent/guardian of student(s) must be a member in good standing of the Sun Peaks Education Society (SPES) for the school year of attendance. To become a member of the SPES, please follow the directions below.
Student/Family Volunteer Requirements

All students and parents/guardians are required to contribute, at minimum, 25 volunteer hours by assisting with community and/or SPES fundraisers. Details about volunteer opportunities, hours reporting, and potential financial penalties for not fulfilling volunteering requirements will be provided at the beginning of the school year.
I will to purchase the following membership to the SPES:
Payment of membership Fees are due at time of submission of this form and are made by e-transfer to treasurerspeducationsociety@gmail.com. Payment may be made in the same transfer as the Facilities Fee.

Certify, Sign and Submit Form
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Sun Peaks Mountain Academy 2026/2027 Student Application

Student Information

Student Medical Information

Parent/Guardian and Emergency Contact Information

Agreements - Student Handbook & Policies 2026/2027

Student Agreement

Parent/Guardian Agreement

Academic Information and Student Questions

Academic Information

Questions to be answered by Prospective Student

Kamloops Open Online Learning (@KOOL) Distributed Learning Program

RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Student Facility Fees and Volunteer

Sun Peaks Education Society (SPES) Membership Requirement

Certify, Sign and Submit Form