Tsuma-as Elementary

About

Tsuma-as Elementary is located at 5055 Compton Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7B5. The school describes itself as a K–7 school in Port Alberni, located on the shared Tseshaht and Hupacasath territories in which students and staff live and learn. Tsuma-as says it is committed to meeting the unique needs of students in a supportive, caring environment that promotes learning, pride, responsibility, and accomplishment, and it emphasizes a strong sense of community connection among students, staff, home, and the local community.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Pacific Rim)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 723-8151

Email: mgirard@sd70.bc.ca

Principal: Maghen Girard

Programs and Services

Early learning and child care (Mighty Learners) Tsuma-as Elementary reports that, through Mighty Learners, it offers early child care for birth to age 5, along with out-of-school care and pre-school opportunities. Family involvement (Parent Advisory Committee) The school notes it has an active Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) that supports the school in a variety of ways. Student support The school states it has an Indigenous Support Worker, along with Education Assistants and other support staff. Nutrition (School Meal Program) The school posts a school meal program menu.

School Culture and Expectations

Tsuma-as says it values a learning environment that is positive, safe, and caring, and is committed to helping each student rise to their potential and enhance their joy of learning. The school uses the wolf as its logo and the acronym “WOLF PACK” to describe its learning community: Welcoming/Positive, Organized/Always Respectful, Loyal Learners/Cooperative, and Focused/Kind, Caring and Safe.

Enrollment

The school’s registration page links families to SD70 registration policies and forms and to a School Catchment Locator. The district’s registration information explains that families should determine their catchment school using the School Locator tool and submit required registration documents; it also notes an electronic registration option (emailing required forms and documents) and that complete packages are prioritized by date/time received. For Kindergarten, SD70 provides instructions to register at the neighbourhood catchment school and to submit forms and key documents by email or in person; an “All About Me” form is offered to support a smooth transition into Kindergarten.