Mountain Elementary

About

Mountain Elementary is located at 2299 Mountain Dr, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1E6. The school’s website welcomes families and aims to provide information about “the great things going on at Mountain.” The school also acknowledges that the Abbotsford School 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: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 852-7299

Email: anita.heitz@abbyschools.ca

Principal: Anita Heitz

Programs and Services

Technology Mountain Elementary reports a focus on using technology to support teaching and learning. The school is wireless, with devices available in every classroom (including iPads and Chromebooks), and additional Chromebooks available through the Learning Commons. Indigenous / Aboriginal Education The school describes First Nations students as an integral part of its culture and notes that staff integrate Aboriginal ways of knowing, supported by an Aboriginal support role. The school also states it offers cultural activities that “embrace the learning of all our students.” Student support / learning support Mountain Elementary states its Learning Support Services include a Learning Assistance Teacher, a Learning Commons Teacher, and several Teaching Assistants. Supports include technology, small-group, and one-to-one help for struggling learners, and the school notes that roughly 20% of students are supported by this department. Preschool (on/near site) The Hand in Hand Preschool is located behind Mountain Elementary, with contact information provided for inquiries and registration through Hand in Hand.

School Culture and Expectations

Mountain Elementary highlights the following virtues: responsibility, acceptance, kindness, empathy, respect, and integrity. The school states it strives to help students understand and show these virtues on a daily basis.