Eagle Ridge Elementary

About

Eagle Ridge Elementary is located at 1215 Falcon Dr, Coquitlam, BC V3E 1X9. The school highlights goals in its Action Plan for Learning focused on strengthening student writing (emphasizing process and craft), social-emotional learning through connection and belonging, and supporting Indigenous learners by embedding First Peoples Principles of Learning in the literacy curriculum, including oral and written storytelling.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Coquitlam)

Education language: The school offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support to help students whose primary language is not English with language acquisition, as well as cultural and social development.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 464-5848

Email: gmcMahon@sd43.bc.ca

Principal: Genevieve McMahon

Education Languages

The school offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support to help students whose primary language is not English with language acquisition, as well as cultural and social development.

Programs and Services

Library The school has a library and provides access to the Eagle Ridge Library catalogue for searching books. Technology The school emphasizes integrating technology across subject areas to build computer literacy and 21st-century skills, including using tools to present ideas, enhance creativity, organize thoughts, and communicate. The site also shares online safety rules for students. Student support / special education Student Services include counselling (social, emotional, and academic support), EAL support, gifted programming, Learning Assistance for mild to moderate learning difficulties (including assessment and collaborative planning), a Learning Resource Program for students needing curriculum adaptations/modifications, and a Skill Development Program for low-incidence special needs (including IEP development and instruction).

School Culture and Expectations

The school identifies social-emotional learning as a priority, with an intentional focus on building connection and belonging. It also highlights a commitment to Indigenous learners and Indigenous Ways of Learning by embedding First Peoples Principles of Learning within the literacy curriculum, including storytelling. The technology page outlines expectations for safe and responsible online behavior (e.g., protecting personal information and using respectful “netiquette”).