Fernie Secondary

About

Fernie Secondary School is located at Po Box 370, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0. The school describes Fernie as a community in southeastern British Columbia near the Fernie Alpine Resort. Fernie Secondary (built in 1998) serves Grades 7–12 and says it offers a variety of courses for students.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)

Education language: Fernie Secondary School offers a French Immersion program, providing instruction in French to promote bilingualism and cultural understanding. The sources do not state the language(s) used for the core (non-immersion) program, and they do not mention English Language Learning (ELL) services.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 7-12

Phone: 250 423-4471

Email: nicole.neufeld@sd5.bc.ca

Principal: Nicole Neufeld

Education Languages

Fernie Secondary School offers a French Immersion program, providing instruction in French to promote bilingualism and cultural understanding. The sources do not state the language(s) used for the core (non-immersion) program, and they do not mention English Language Learning (ELL) services.

Programs and Services

French Immersion Fernie Secondary offers a French Immersion program, described as instruction in French to promote bilingualism and cultural understanding. Career programs / Trades The school notes “Careers and Skills” opportunities that can provide first-hand work experience in a career setting, and highlights Discover Trades (“Yes to It”) sponsored by the College of the Rockies. Student support / wellbeing The school offers counselling for personal, career, and academic issues, with appointments available through the school office. Supports also include a Youth Care Worker (YCW) space/room once a student is connected. Indigenous Education Indigenous Education is listed as a support to enhance the educational experiences and achievements of Aboriginal students. Food program A Breakfast Program is listed to provide nutritious breakfast options so students can start the day ready to learn. Athletics and extracurricular sports Clubs and activities The school lists several clubs/activities, including FSS Outdoor Club, Fly Fishing Club, Young Women’s Collective, and Drama Club, as well as Jazz Band and Hockey PE Class.

• Fall sports (seasonal teams)
• Winter sports (seasonal teams)
• Spring sports (seasonal teams)

School Culture and Expectations

Fernie Secondary has a Code of Conduct with guidelines outlining expected behavior and responsibilities for students and staff. The school states the Code of Conduct is reviewed yearly with staff, parents, and community members and applies at school, during school-sponsored activities (including field trips and extracurriculars), and while riding or waiting for the school bus. The school notes that consequences are restorative whenever possible and appropriate (e.g., Restorative Justice/restorative problem solving), and that the board will take reasonable steps to prevent retaliation against a student who makes a complaint of a breach.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The Code of Conduct states expectations apply while students are riding on the school bus or waiting for the bus to arrive, but the sources do not provide transportation, drop-off/pick-up, parking, or route details.

Enrollment

The school website includes a “Registration” section described as a step-by-step process of registering your child, but the sources provided do not include the actual steps or requirements.