Gordon Terrace Elementary

About

Gordon Terrace Elementary is located at 1200 5th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2H1. The school describes itself as a safe, caring community providing quality learning experiences for every child. It emphasizes high academic standards, positive relationships that help students reach their full potential, and building critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. The school also highlights a team approach for students with special needs and regular communication between home and school, with a School Growth Plan focused on reading and numeracy.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)

Education language: The school site references an ESL Teacher as part of its support services, indicating English language learning support is available. The sources provided do not state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum and do not describe any immersion or bilingual program.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 426-8248

Email: david.martin@sd5.bc.ca

Principal: David Martin

Education Languages

The school site references an ESL Teacher as part of its support services, indicating English language learning support is available. The sources provided do not state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum and do not describe any immersion or bilingual program.

Programs and Services

Indigenous Education Programs and initiatives focused on incorporating Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and cultural practices. Student support / special education The school provides Student Services and follows an inclusive model, enrolling students with special needs in the regular classroom when needs can be met safely and effectively. Supports are coordinated through a collaborative School Based Team that may develop and implement an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or Student Support Plan. Listed supports include Student Services Teachers, a School Counselor, Youth Care Worker, Speech and Language Pathologist (including Sound Connections Speech and Language Program), occupational/physio therapists, and resource teachers (e.g., vision and hearing). English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) An ESL Teacher is listed among the school’s support services. Reading support The school lists a One-to-One Reading Program. Nutrition / food programs The school lists a Breakfast and Lunch Club. It also offers a District Hot Lunch Program (prepared and delivered by Community Connections Society, with pay-what-you-can options) and a PAC-run “Munch a Lunch” pay-for-lunch fundraiser program sourced from local restaurant vendors. Before/after-school care Stay N’ Play After School Program offers after-school programming with healthy snacks and activities such as arts and crafts and outdoor/gym time.

School Culture and Expectations

Gordon Terrace describes itself as a safe, caring community and says it sets high academic standards while building positive relationships to encourage students to reach their full potential. The school also emphasizes critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, regular communication between home and school, and a team approach to supporting students with special needs. (A School Handbook is referenced as a guide to policies, procedures, and expectations, but details are not included in the provided sources.)

Enrollment

The Gordon Terrace website includes a “Kindergarten Registration” link and notes it offers kindergarten students a warm and caring learning environment. The provided district page also references district registration resources (including locating a school and registration information), but specific step-by-step instructions for Gordon Terrace are not included in the provided sources.