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A S Matheson Elementary
About
A S Matheson Elementary is located at 2090 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3H9. The school identifies itself as the “Home of the Firebirds.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 870-5112
Email: sylvain.guignard@sd23.bc.ca
Principal: Sylvain Guignard
Programs and Services
**Student support / counselling** A.S. Matheson has a school counsellor (Mrs. Krisztina Douglas) who helps students work through emotional and social challenges that may be affecting learning and socialization. In consultation with staff and families, the counsellor helps develop and implement strategies to support student success and can recommend additional services for more intense or ongoing needs.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
**School bus transportation (district information)** Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD23) provides school bus transportation across the district, with routes reviewed annually. Families must submit an online transportation application; students must be registered on a route to ride, and only registered riders may be transported (no guest riders). **Safety expectations** Students are expected to arrive at the bus stop about 10 minutes before pickup, remain seated while the bus is in motion, keep aisles clear, and follow driver directions for safe loading/unloading and street crossing. The district emphasizes “WE STOP – YOU STOP” and reminds drivers to stop for school buses when red alternating lights are flashing. **Fees** If a student is assigned a seat, transportation fees are added to the parent’s School Cash Online account, and payment arrangements must be set up within 30 days. A fee subsidy/waiver process is available for families who qualify.
Enrollment
Kindergarten enrollment is completed online through the district’s school enrollment website (www.sd23.bc.ca/school-enrollment) or via the school’s Registration button. The school notes that if assistance is needed, families can call the school office at 250-870-5112. For families new to Canada who are not Canadian citizens, documents are uploaded through the district Welcome Centre first, and an enrollment code is required to complete online registration.
Location
A S Matheson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of A S Matheson Elementary
42.68
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - in line with the district public school average of 43, within 1 point.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
67.05
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
34.66
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 35 - well below the district public school average of 53, trailing by 18 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
69.32
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 56, 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 43, numeracy is 42, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 24 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while numeracy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 19 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 29 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 43, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 35, and college and career readiness is 69.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 69, while Critical Thinking is lowest at 35.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 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
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 18 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
62.01
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
72.87
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 50, Health is 62, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 50.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
46.31
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 3 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 46.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
School Culture
61.11
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 5 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
74.09
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
53.98
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 10 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 74 and Safety is 54.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 54.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.52
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 3 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 65.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.