Cascade Heights Elementary

About

Cascade Heights Elementary is located at 4343 Smith Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 2V5. The school publishes a community Code of Conduct that emphasizes supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting others and property, and using restorative approaches (discussion, mediation, restitution) when possible.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Burnaby)

Education language: Burnaby School District offers dual-track schools that provide both an English program and a French Immersion program; Cascade Heights is listed as part of the Inman/Cascade Heights early French Immersion catchment area. In Early French Immersion, instruction is in French (100% K–3; approximately 80% Grades 4–7), with English Language Arts added as the program progresses. The district also provides English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help eligible students build English proficiency for success in school, with assessments for new-to-district students available through the Burnaby Welcome Centre.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 296-9007

Email: CascadeHeights.Info@burnabyschools.ca

Principal: Frankie Devita

Education Languages

Burnaby School District offers dual-track schools that provide both an English program and a French Immersion program; Cascade Heights is listed as part of the Inman/Cascade Heights early French Immersion catchment area. In Early French Immersion, instruction is in French (100% K–3; approximately 80% Grades 4–7), with English Language Arts added as the program progresses. The district also provides English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help eligible students build English proficiency for success in school, with assessments for new-to-district students available through the Burnaby Welcome Centre.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Burnaby School District Learning Support Services works with schools and families to build inclusive, caring communities for students with exceptional learning needs. Supports described by the district include consultation with school teams and parents, help with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and planning/adaptations, school psychology services and assessments, speech-language pathology services, and specialized supports for students who are deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired (including assistive technology and skill development). English Language Learning (ELL) The district provides English Language Learning supports to help students develop English communication and academic language for success in Canadian schools. New-to-district students who meet criteria may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive appropriate supports at their school. Counselling and mental health resources The district shares mental health and well-being resources for students and families, including links to online/phone supports (e.g., Kids Help Phone) and local community services.

School Culture and Expectations

Cascade Heights’ Code of Conduct says positive behaviour is a shared responsibility of students, staff, parents/guardians, and the broader community at any school or district activity. Expectations include supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting property and privacy, and modelling courtesy, compassion, and respect. The Code prohibits bullying/harassment/discrimination/violence and references alignment with the BC Human Rights Code. It also sets expectations for personal digital devices at elementary school (stored, silent, and out of sight during the school day, with exceptions for teacher-approved learning use and accessibility/medical needs).

Enrollment

For French Immersion, Burnaby residents first complete online preliminary registration for their catchment (English) school, then apply to the Elementary French Immersion program through the district’s online application. The district holds a lottery each year in early March and indicates only successful applicants are contacted.