Fountainview Academy is

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, located 27kms (17 miles) south of

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. It enrolls approximately 60 students in grades 10–12, primarily from the

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and

, but students also come from other countries, such as Korea, Germany, Iceland, and Papua New Guinea. It has a

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and

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and all students participate in one and/or the other. The school is closely affiliated with, but not owned or operated by, the

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Church.

Philosophy of education

The book ''Education'' by

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provides the principles which guide the Academy. "Fountainview Academy strives to achieve its mission through a balanced program of vocational training and study. Each student is required to attend approximately 25 hours of classes and 18–20 hours of career and technical training each week as a means of translating theory into practice in the individual’s life."

Work experience and service activities

The high school includes an

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carrot farm which in 2008 was the largest producer of organic carrots in the province of British Columbia. The Adventist Church historically strongly advocated that students gain vocational training experience as part of their education. The carrot farm provides the students with such practical work experience. Students also meet their weekly career and technical training requirement by being assigned to various departments in campus development and upkeep, digital media, janitorial, cafeteria, or the office.

Conversion therapy allegations

In 2018, a previous student posted allegations on

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that Fountainview Academy had engaged in the discredited practice of

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on LGBTQ+ students. In 2021 another student came forward with similar conversion therapy allegations.

References

Sources

''Fountainview Academy Student Handbook 2009-2010''

External links

* {{Canadian Adventist Academies, state=expanded Private schools in British Columbia Lillooet Fraser Canyon Adventist secondary schools in Canada High schools in British Columbia Educational institutions established in 1975 1975 establishments in British Columbia Boarding schools in British Columbia