St'a7mes School

About

St'a7mes School is located at Po Box 64038030 Clarke Drive, Squamish, BC V8B 0A5. The school offers two district programs of choice: Aya7ayulh Chet (Cultural Journeys) for K–6 and Learning Expeditions for Grades 7–12. Across these programs, the school emphasizes innovative learning, including culture and language learning grounded in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and project-based learning with authentic exhibitions and audiences.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Sea to Sky)

Education language: The K–6 Aya7ayulh Chet (Cultural Journeys) program is grounded in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation) culture and language and includes land-based learning experiences alongside the BC Curriculum. The sources do not clearly state the primary language(s) used to deliver core instruction, and they do not describe any formal immersion/bilingual model or English language learning (ELL) services.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-11

Phone: 604 892-5904

Email: chartling@sd48.bc.ca

Principal: Cory Hartling

Education Languages

The K–6 Aya7ayulh Chet (Cultural Journeys) program is grounded in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation) culture and language and includes land-based learning experiences alongside the BC Curriculum. The sources do not clearly state the primary language(s) used to deliver core instruction, and they do not describe any formal immersion/bilingual model or English language learning (ELL) services.

Programs and Services

Aya7ayulh Chet (Cultural Journeys) (K–6) A K–6 program of choice grounded in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh culture, language, and land. Students learn through a mix of structured classroom learning, land-based experiences, and project-based learning aligned to the BC Curriculum and First Peoples Principles of Learning. Learning Expeditions (Grades 7–12) A Grades 7–12 project-based learning program where students design and carry out extended projects that result in publicly exhibited products, publications, or presentations. The program emphasizes “beautiful work,” critique, collaboration, revision, and presenting to authentic audiences. Technology expectations / personal device policy The school describes expectations that restrict personal digital device use during instructional time, with different expectations for K–6 and Grades 7–12. Exceptions and accommodations may be made when a device is required as part of a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

School Culture and Expectations

The Learning Expeditions program highlights a culture of “beautiful work” created through critique, collaboration, revision, and depth in learning, with work shared to authentic audiences. The school also maintains a Code of Conduct that is distributed annually and reviewed with students and families, with expectations (including technology use) taught and actively promoted across the school community. For 2024/25, the school outlines restrictions on personal digital devices during instructional time, with IEP-based accommodations as needed.

Enrollment

If you are interested in learning more or coming for a tour, the school asks families to contact the Principal, Cory Hartling, at [email protected].