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Rossland Summit School
About
Rossland Summit School is located at Drawer 1269, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0. The school describes itself as a globally connected learning community that engages with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals through curriculum and action. It emphasizes outdoor exploration and access to resources such as technology, a library, STEM, woodworking, theatre, cooking, and art, supported by welcoming staff and curious students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Kootenay-Columbia)
Education language: Rossland Summit School offers Late French Immersion for Grades 6–9. The school also provides French immersion resources (“Immersion Francaise”), indicating a structured pathway for learning in French in addition to English programming.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-9
Phone: 250 362-7388
Email: dderosa@sd20.bc.ca
Principal: David Derosa
Education Languages
Rossland Summit School offers Late French Immersion for Grades 6–9. The school also provides French immersion resources (“Immersion Francaise”), indicating a structured pathway for learning in French in addition to English programming.
Programs and Services
**Late French Immersion (Grades 6–9)** The school offers a Late French Immersion program for Grades 6–9, with an application form and supporting program documents available. **StrongStart (early learning)** Rossland StrongStart is a free, play-based child/caregiver program for families with children from birth to five. Activities include stories, music, and art, led by qualified early childhood educators; registration is required. **Student support / inclusive education** The school lists Student Support Teachers (SST) and inclusion support workers, along with child care worker/support roles, indicating staffing for learning and inclusion supports. **Library** The school has a library (Library page referenced on the site). **Meals program** A Meals Program is listed on the school website. **Athletics and extracurricular sports**
- Cross Country Running (West Kootenay School Circuit Gr. 6–9; K–7 District Cross-Country Meet)
- Mountain Bike Club (Grades 8–9)
- Soccer (Grades 8–9)
- Volleyball (Grades 6–9)
- Basketball (Grades 6–9)
- Golf (Grades 8–9)
- Swimming (Grades 8–9)
- Track and Field (Grades 6–9; Grades 4–7 compete in school and District meets)
School Culture and Expectations
The school highlights a “Global Community” focus, intentionally engaging students with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals through curriculum and action. It emphasizes outdoor exploration and learning, describing daily opportunities to safely explore nearby open spaces. The school also promotes broad learning experiences supported by resources such as technology, STEM, arts, theatre, cooking, and woodworking.
Enrollment
The school provides a page titled “New Student Registration & Bussing Information” for families looking to register and learn about transportation.
Location
Rossland Summit School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Rossland Summit School
45.44
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 45 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 47
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
62.22
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.83
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
66.21
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 44, numeracy is 47, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 35 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 30 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 42 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 45, student commitment to learning is 62, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 66.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
74.25
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
67.35
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the province public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.98
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 74, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 74, while Health is lowest at 67.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
81.25
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 20 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
59.21
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - below the province public school average of 64, trailing by 5 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated less positively than in comparable schools, making this a resource area to strengthen.
54.94
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 2 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 81, Facilities and Personnel is 59, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 81, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
59.39
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the province public school average of 60, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.89
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the province public school average of 78, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
66.19
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 78 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
59.80
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 5 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.