James Thompson Elementary

About

James Thompson Elementary is located at 6211 Forsyth Cres, Richmond, BC V7C 2C4. The school’s website shares school updates and weekly information (e.g., “Thompson WAAG”) and connects families to district resources and information.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Richmond)

Education language: The district describes providing English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (noted through Richmond International Education). The provided sources do not specify the core language(s) of instruction at James Thompson Elementary or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 668-6420

Email: kvines@sd38.bc.ca

Principal: Kevin Vines

Education Languages

The district describes providing English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (noted through Richmond International Education). The provided sources do not specify the core language(s) of instruction at James Thompson Elementary or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.

Programs and Services

English Language Learning (ELL) Richmond School District notes that its schools provide English Language Learning support for students (shared through the district’s International Education information). Early learning (StrongStart BC) The district offers StrongStart BC, a free early learning program for children aged 0–5 who attend with a parent/caregiver. A “Thompson StrongStart” centre is listed at 6211 Forsythe Crescent.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and some courtesy riders, based on distance from the catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km). Families apply online, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September. Students with physical or mental disabilities that prevent safe travel may qualify for transportation assistance, determined by the superintendent’s office under district policy.