Chief Dan George Middle

About

Chief Dan George Middle School is located at 32877 Old Riverside Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8K2. The school is part of the Abbotsford School District and describes itself as an “awesome place to work and learn,” with energy and enthusiasm among its community. The school also acknowledges the district is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Abbotsford)

Education language: Chief Dan George Middle offers French Immersion programming, including an Early French Immersion pathway (for students continuing from French Immersion since kindergarten) and a Late French Immersion two-year program beginning in Grade 6 for students with little or no prior French. Information in the sources does not describe other language supports (such as ELL) for this school.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-8

Phone: 604 852-9616

Email: jamie.beck@abbyschools.ca

Principal: Jamie Beck

Education Languages

Chief Dan George Middle offers French Immersion programming, including an Early French Immersion pathway (for students continuing from French Immersion since kindergarten) and a Late French Immersion two-year program beginning in Grade 6 for students with little or no prior French. Information in the sources does not describe other language supports (such as ELL) for this school.

Programs and Services

French Immersion Chief Dan George Middle School offers two French Immersion options: Early French Immersion (continuing from elementary French Immersion programs in Abbotsford) and Late French Immersion (a two-year entry program beginning in Grade 6, with students joining Early French Immersion by Grade 8). Indigenous Program The Indigenous Program supports First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students and families holistically. Programming listed includes cultural presentations, clubs, assemblies/celebrations, field trips and activities, and academic/social-emotional learning support. Athletics and extracurricular sports

• Cross Country
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Badminton

School Culture and Expectations

The school highlights the energy and enthusiasm of the people who make it “an awesome place to work and learn.” The website also includes an acknowledgement that the district is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation and expresses respect for Indigenous Nations as original caretakers of the land.

Enrollment

For the Late French Immersion program, the school directs families to complete a registration form and submit it to the Chief Dan George office once the district lottery process opens. The page notes acceptance is based on a lottery system and instructs families to follow the district website instructions for entering the lottery.