Smarter school search, clearer school choices.
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].
Location
Site: www.sd48sta7mes.org/
Phone: 604 892-5904
Address: Po Box 64038030 Clarke Drive, Squamish, BC V8B 0A5
St'a7mes School Reviews
Reviews load after the page becomes interactive.
Academic Learning of St'a7mes School
22.41
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 22 - well below the district average of 46, trailing by 23 points.
Literacy: 23
Numeracy: 22
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
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 2022-2023, literacy is 23, numeracy is 22, and overall is 22.
Compared with 2021-2022, the overall score improved by 15 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 23, while numeracy is lowest at 22.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 12 points since 2021-2022, while numeracy improved by 18 points since 2021-2022.
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 2022-2023, academic performance is 22.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
There is not enough data for this metric yet.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Trend visual is not available yet.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend data is not available yet.
Resources
There is not enough data for this metric yet.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Trend visual is not available yet.
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend data is not available yet.
School Culture
There is not enough data for this metric yet.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Trend visual is not available yet.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend data is not available yet.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
There is not enough data for this metric yet.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Trend visual is not available yet.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend data is not available yet.