James Whiteside Elementary

About

James Whiteside Elementary is located at 9282 Williams Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 1H1. The school website shares school updates and family information through items such as newsletters, emergency preparedness guidance, and MyEd Parent Portal access instructions.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Richmond)

Education language: The district notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (referenced through Richmond International Education). No other language of instruction or immersion/bilingual program is described in the provided school or district sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 668-6209

Email: whiteside@sd38.bc.ca

Principal: Brett Cameron

Education Languages

The district notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (referenced through Richmond International Education). No other language of instruction or immersion/bilingual program is described in the provided school or district sources.

Programs and Services

Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) The district indicates that schools provide English Language Learning support (noted on the Richmond International Education page). Early learning (district programs) Richmond School District offers free early learning programs for children from birth to age five, including StrongStart BC (parent/caregiver participates with the child). The district also maintains a directory of licensed child care operators located on school grounds.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders under Board Policy 520. Eligibility is based on distance from the catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), and some students with disabilities/diverse abilities may qualify for transportation assistance. Families apply online, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.