Don Ross Middle School

About

Don Ross Middle School is located at 42091 Ross Rd, Box 299, Brackendale (Squamish), BC V0N 1H0. The school describes itself as, first and foremost, a “middle years program,” designed around the unique intellectual, physical, social, and emotional changes of early adolescence. Students are supported through interdisciplinary teacher teams, specialist teachers (e.g., Music/Arts/ADST), and collaborative support models. The school also emphasizes relationship-building through an advisory program focused on connection, organization, social-emotional learning, and self-advocacy.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Sea to Sky)

Education language: Don Ross Middle School offers instruction in English and also has a French Immersion program for Grades 7–9. The school also provides French as a Second Language as part of its Grade 7–9 program. Admission to French Immersion follows successful completion of Grade 6 French Immersion in School District #48, with other entries based on space and prior French experience.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 7-9

Phone: 604 898-3671

Email: gjackson@sd48.bc.ca

Principal: Graham Jackson

Education Languages

Don Ross Middle School offers instruction in English and also has a French Immersion program for Grades 7–9. The school also provides French as a Second Language as part of its Grade 7–9 program. Admission to French Immersion follows successful completion of Grade 6 French Immersion in School District #48, with other entries based on space and prior French experience.

Programs and Services

Student support / counselling School counsellors support students’ educational, social, emotional, and career development in coordination with parents/guardians. Support may include individual and group counselling, in-class instruction, and coordination between the school, family, and community services. Nutrition programs A Nutrition Programs section is listed on the school website (details not provided in the available source text). Middle years learning model / advisory The school organizes students into interdisciplinary teacher teams supported by specialist teachers and collaborative models of support. The school also runs an advisory program intended to build relationships, support social-emotional learning, provide organization time, and develop self-advocacy skills. Athletics and extracurricular sports Sports/skills academy A Hockey Academy may run for Grades 8–9 (depending on numbers) and requires online registration.

• Badminton
• Track & Field
• Grade 8/9 Girls Soccer
• Mountain Bike Team

School Culture and Expectations

Don Ross Middle School uses PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) to explicitly teach and reinforce positive social, emotional, and academic behaviors. The school describes PBIS as a proactive, multi-tiered approach intended to create a safe and predictable learning environment and reduce issues such as bullying. The school’s “E.A.G.L.E. values” are embedded in classrooms and events, and students are recognized through systems such as Eagle Cards, assemblies, draws, and celebrations.

Enrollment

Registration for the school’s French Immersion program (Grades 7–9) typically follows successful completion of Grade 6 French Immersion in School District #48. Entry at other grade levels is based on available space and previous French experience. A Grade 8–9 Hockey Academy is listed as requiring online registration.