About RCAP
The Royal City Alternate Program (RCAP) offers grade eight and nine courses to students facing social and emotional challenges in school who are seeking a different path to regular secondary school or an alternate secondary program. RCAP is community-centred and combines traditional academics with social and emotional support in and out of the classroom.
Program features include:
- Community building through hot lunches, celebrations, field trips, and other group activities.
- Individualized grading and assessments that let students progress at their own pace in a smaller classroom setting.
- On-site youth care worker and counselling support.
- Scheduled three-way conferences three times a year with students and their parents/guardians and additional meetings by request.
RCAP Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
New Westminster Schools’ Code of Conduct values:
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Respect
The District Code of Conduct supports the five Cs of social responsibility:
- Connection
- Caring/Compassion
- Character
- Confidence
- Competence
We believe students, staff, parents, and community working together to teach, model, and reinforce three simple beliefs will ensure success for everyone:
- Respect yourself and others.
- Respect learning.
- Respect the environment.
For more information about the RCAP-POWER code of conduct:
Personal digital device use in schools
As per Ministerial Order 89 the use of personal digital devices at school is to be restricted for educational purposes, to promote online safety and focused learning environments. Personal digital device (PDD) means any personal electronic device that can be used to communicate or to access the internet, such as a cell phone or a tablet. Other examples included: smart watches, digital accessories (earbuds), gaming devices, and electronic toys.
The exception to these restrictions will be for students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), Learning Support Plan (LSP), or medical or health issue that specifically outlines the need for these devices for full inclusion in specific learning activities.
Security & Storage: It is important to note that security and storage of personal digital devices is the sole responsibility of the owner/user. The district assumes no responsibility for the safety, security, loss, repair or replacement of such devices. If students must bring a device to school, they are encouraged to ensure they are locked away in lockers or kept in a secure location.
Date revised: September 2025
RCAP resources
- 2025-2026 RCAP calendar
- 2025-2026 RCAP literacy school growth plan
- 2025-2026 RCAP numeracy school growth plan
Contact us
Interested in learning more about RCAP and how to register your child? Contact us for more information:
200 – 1065 Columbia Street
New Westminster, B.C. V3M 6H7
- Phone: 604-517-6141
To report an absence:
- Call 604-517-6134