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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.
Location
James Kennedy Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of James Kennedy Elementary
41.78
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 42 - in line with the district public school average of 42, within 1 point.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 43
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
72.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.19
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.83
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 26 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 40, numeracy is 43, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 5 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 10 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 42, student commitment to learning is 73, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 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
53.17
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - in line with the district public school average of 54, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.65
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the district 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.
74.75
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.03
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 75, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 74.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
82.56
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 28 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
85.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 28 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
43.52
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - in line with the district public school average of 44, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 83, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 44.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 85, while Learning Resources is lowest at 44.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
61.21
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
87.79
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 82, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
73.93
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
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 88 and Safety is 74.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 88, while Safety is lowest at 74.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.97
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 67.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2020/2021.