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Signal Hill Elementary
About
Signal Hill Elementary is located at 1410 Portage Rd, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L1. The school serves about 400 students and educates children from D’Arcy to Pemberton Meadows (about a 46 km radius from Pemberton). The school highlights celebrating the languages of Ucwalmicwts, English, French, and some sign language, emphasizing that language and culture support a broad worldview and collaboration. A stated school goal is to build growth mindset and increase student ownership through connection and student “voice and choice.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sea to Sky)
Education language: Signal Hill Elementary describes celebrating the languages of Ucwalmicwts, English, French, and some sign language, and includes an Indigenous language and culture program in which every class participates. The school/district also offers a Late French Immersion program that provides an education equivalent to the English program while building proficiency in French, with instruction blended across some French and English classes (per ministry guidelines for French Immersion).
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 894-6378
Email: kbrynjolfson@sd48.bc.ca
Principal: Krista Brynjolfson
Education Languages
Signal Hill Elementary describes celebrating the languages of Ucwalmicwts, English, French, and some sign language, and includes an Indigenous language and culture program in which every class participates. The school/district also offers a Late French Immersion program that provides an education equivalent to the English program while building proficiency in French, with instruction blended across some French and English classes (per ministry guidelines for French Immersion).
Programs and Services
Late French Immersion The school/district offers a Late French Immersion program designed to match the English program academically while developing French oral and written communication and cultural understanding. SD48 begins local Late French Immersion in Grade 5 and describes blending some French and English classes to support a pro-social, connected school environment. Indigenous language and culture program The school states that every class participates in a language and culture program taught by a trained language teacher and an elder from one of the St’at’imc communities, with support from the classroom teacher. The program is connected to learning about Indigenous language and culture and broader reconciliation-related learning (including age-appropriate learning about the history of Indian Residential Schools as part of BC curriculum focus). Student safety and health supports The school emphasizes pupil safety with school and bus rules, frequent reminders, and active supervision by staff and supervision aides. The school notes it has a qualified first aid attendant on staff and other staff with first aid training, and that sick or injured students are supported while families/emergency contacts are notified. Parent and family volunteering The school describes parent volunteer opportunities including classroom/library/computer lab support (as requested), helping with special events, assisting with sports days and field trips, fundraising, and supporting primary students (e.g., scribing stories). Regular volunteers working with children are required to complete a criminal record check; drivers for activities must provide insurance and a driver abstract.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s stated goal focuses on explicitly teaching and practicing a growth mindset, creating opportunities for connection, and supporting student “voice and choice” so students take ownership of their learning. The school also explicitly states: “Diversity is a strength,” “Inclusion is a right,” and “Personalization is the way forward.” A Student Code of Conduct is posted on the site as a downloadable document, but the detailed contents were not included in the provided text.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For safety, the school states that students are required to stay at school for lunch unless a parent/guardian signs them out at the office. The school notes that school and bus rules are in place to help prevent injury, with staff supervision before school and after school until buses leave. No other drop-off/pick-up, parking, or walking/biking procedures were provided in the source text.
Location
Signal Hill Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Signal Hill Elementary
35.76
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 6 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 34
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
59.32
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.28
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.46
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 24 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 38, numeracy is 34, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 14 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while numeracy is lowest at 34.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 11 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 16 points 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 36, student commitment to learning is 59, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 36.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 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
43.18
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 14 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
68.06
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
69.68
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the province public school average of 67, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
73.14
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 68, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 68.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
76.09
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 15 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
78.26
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 14 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
59.81
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 7 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
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 76, Facilities and Personnel is 78, and Learning Resources is 60.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 78, while Learning Resources is lowest at 60.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
61.33
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
75.25
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
65.99
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 75 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 75, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.40
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 4 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.