James Kennedy Elementary

About

École James Kennedy Elementary is located at 9060 212 St, Langley, BC V1M 2B7. The school describes itself as a dual-track English/French Immersion elementary school serving Walnut Grove, a family-oriented community in Langley, B.C.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: James Kennedy Elementary offers a dual-track program with English and French Immersion instruction. The district also lists James Kennedy as an Early French Immersion (Kindergarten entry) site.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 888-5257

Email: tbonnar@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Tim Bonnar

Education Languages

James Kennedy Elementary offers a dual-track program with English and French Immersion instruction. The district also lists James Kennedy as an Early French Immersion (Kindergarten entry) site.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Langley School District Student Support Services emphasizes student health and safety and works with school teams to create safe, caring, compassionate learning environments. District Learning Support Services provides inclusive supports such as school psychology, speech and language services, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, supports for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.

School Culture and Expectations

The district Code of Conduct emphasizes safe and caring schools built on mutual respect, cooperation, and social responsibility, supported by trauma-informed practices. District schools are described as inclusive and welcoming, valuing students and families regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, religion, family status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. The district also provides dress guidelines focused on safety, respect for the learning environment, and avoiding offensive or harmful messages on clothing.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School bus registration is managed by the district through an online transportation registration process, with eligibility based on distance from home to school (elementary walk limit noted as 3.2 km). Families can use the district’s online tool to check whether their child is an Eligible Rider or Courtesy Rider, and the district notes specialized transportation may be available for some students with diverse abilities who meet criteria. Questions are directed to transportation@sd35.bc.ca.

Enrollment

For French Immersion as a Program of Choice, the district notes that entry is by application and lists James Kennedy as an Early French Immersion (Kindergarten entry) site. Families are directed to district choice-program registration information and the APOC website to check application status; the district also provides catchment maps and a School Locator Tool to help families confirm their catchment school.