T M Roberts Elementary

About

T M Roberts Elementary is located at 10 Wattsville Rd, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2A2. École TM Roberts School describes itself as the largest elementary school in Cranbrook (about 365 students) and the only dual-track elementary school in the city offering French Immersion from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The school’s mission is “to engage our learners to reach their potential in a safe and supportive community.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)

Education language: TM Roberts offers both an English program and a French Immersion program; in French Immersion, students are taught the same curriculum as English students, but the language of instruction is French. The school offers Early French Immersion starting in Kindergarten through Grade 6 at this site. (No English language learning/ELL services are described in the provided sources.)

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 489-4575

Email: david.doll@sd5.bc.ca

Principal: David Doll

Education Languages

TM Roberts offers both an English program and a French Immersion program; in French Immersion, students are taught the same curriculum as English students, but the language of instruction is French. The school offers Early French Immersion starting in Kindergarten through Grade 6 at this site. (No English language learning/ELL services are described in the provided sources.)

Programs and Services

French Immersion TM Roberts offers French Immersion from Kindergarten to Grade 6 and describes it as providing an education equivalent to the English program while building high proficiency in French. Aboriginal Education The school lists Aboriginal Education programs, resources, and initiatives aimed at supporting students and integrating Aboriginal culture. Student support / special education Student Services are described as supporting the educational development of all students. Supports listed include Counselling Services, a Youth Care Worker (working with students individually or in groups), and Speech-Language Pathology Services that assess and support a wide range of communication difficulties (with referrals typically starting by discussing concerns with the classroom teacher).

School Culture and Expectations

The school encourages students to be Thoughtful, Motivated, Responsible, and Safe. TM Roberts also links to a Code of Conduct that outlines expected behavior and responsibilities for students and staff.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

For French Immersion students who live outside the catchment area, transportation is the parent/guardian’s responsibility. When there is space, students may be able to ride school district buses as courtesy riders with approval from the transportation department.

Enrollment

The school website includes a “Registration” section for information on enrolling new students (details are not provided in the supplied text).