Uplands Elementary

About

Uplands Elementary School is located at 4110 North Thomas St, Terrace, BC V8G 4L7. Coast Mountains School District emphasizes “Engage, Ignite, Empower,” with a focus on learning, inclusion, and mental health and well-being. The district highlights strengthening literacy and numeracy while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, and providing supports so students can thrive.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Coast Mountains)

Education language: District information describes a French Immersion program (French as the language of instruction beginning in Kindergarten, with English introduced in Grade 4), but the district’s list of schools offering French Immersion does not include Uplands Elementary. No Uplands-specific language of instruction or English Language Learner (ELL) supports are described in the provided sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 635-2721

Email: annette.mcalpine@cmsd.bc.ca

Principal: Annette McAlpine

Education Languages

District information describes a French Immersion program (French as the language of instruction beginning in Kindergarten, with English introduced in Grade 4), but the district’s list of schools offering French Immersion does not include Uplands Elementary. No Uplands-specific language of instruction or English Language Learner (ELL) supports are described in the provided sources.

School Culture and Expectations

Coast Mountains School District’s strategic priorities are “Engage, Ignite, Empower,” with an emphasis on inclusion and student mental health and well-being. The district states it is committed to inclusive environments where learners feel supported, with high expectations and a focus on academic growth. The district also notes valuing diverse cultures, languages, and traditions in its classrooms and communities.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Coast Mountains School District transportation information states that school buses are provided only to students living outside city boundaries. Families within Terrace city boundaries are directed to consult the Terrace Regional Transit System for schedules and rates. The district provides an online bus application, bus schedules, and bus rules/expectations, and notes that students are assigned a transportation card (bus pass) each September through their school. Families with bussing questions are directed to contact their school principal first, then Standard Bus Contracting Ltd., and then the district transportation department.

Enrollment

The district provides online registration and cross-boundary application information and links to forms (New Student Registration Form, Cross Boundary Application, and StrongStart registration). Families are directed to follow the district’s procedures for new student registration (including Kindergarten) and to contact the Board of Education office for assistance.