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Eagle River Secondary
About
Eagle River Secondary is located at Po Box 9518 Main Street, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0. The school acknowledges, honours, and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and states that it values and honours relationships with each of the First Nation communities on whose lands it has the privilege of educating children.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Education language: Information about the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Eagle River Secondary is not stated in the provided sources. The district offers French Immersion as a Program of Choice (with Early French Immersion starting in Kindergarten/Grade 1 and Late French Immersion starting in Grade 6), where students are taught the same curriculum as the English program but with French as the language of instruction; in Grade 8, early and late immersion students join into one program for the secondary years. English language learner (ELL) supports are not mentioned in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-12
Phone: 250 836-2831
Email: ers@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Darryl Smith
Education Languages
Information about the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Eagle River Secondary is not stated in the provided sources. The district offers French Immersion as a Program of Choice (with Early French Immersion starting in Kindergarten/Grade 1 and Late French Immersion starting in Grade 6), where students are taught the same curriculum as the English program but with French as the language of instruction; in Grade 8, early and late immersion students join into one program for the secondary years. English language learner (ELL) supports are not mentioned in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
ERASE / Safe Schools The school lists ERASE (Safe Schools) as a program/service area, and the district notes that students can access the Erase It online reporting tool to share concerns about unsafe behaviour. Career programs / Work Experience (Grades 9–12) Work Experience 12A and 12B allow students to participate in, observe, and learn about workplace tasks and responsibilities while earning up to 8 Grade 12 credits. Students are directed to speak with the school’s Career Coordinator and/or Career Clerk, and to use the posted registration links and forms to begin the process. Library The school lists a “Library at Eagle River Secondary” under Programs & Services. Student support / inclusion and behaviour supports (district) The district describes Inclusion Support Teachers who collaborate with school teams, families, and outside agencies to support students through Positive Behaviour Support Planning within a multi-tiered system of supports. The district also references restorative practices learning for leaders and emphasizes relationship-building and supportive approaches when students make mistakes. Bus transportation (district) School District No. 83 provides student transportation with daily routes across multiple communities and offers parent resources such as a busing app (Traversa My Ride K-12), bus registration information, a bus student code of conduct form, and safety resources including K–12 school bus safety presentations.
School Culture and Expectations
The school publicly acknowledges the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people and emphasizes valuing relationships with First Nation communities. District communications highlight a commitment to safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments, including relationship-based approaches such as restorative practices. The district notes expectations and procedures such as visitors checking in at the main office, regular emergency drills (fire, lockdown, hold-and-secure), and the availability of the Erase It reporting tool for concerns about unsafe behaviour.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District No. 83 operates daily bus routes serving communities including Sicamous and provides tools and resources for families, such as the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website, bus registration information, and a school bus stop request process. The district also offers school bus safety presentations for K–12 students and other safety information for families. For French Immersion Programs of Choice, the district notes that transportation to and from the program is the responsibility of the parent (it may be possible to ride the bus, but it is not guaranteed). Parking/drop-off details for Eagle River Secondary are not included in the provided sources.
Enrollment
District registration is open for students entering Kindergarten and for new students in Grades 1–12, and families are encouraged to register as early as possible; registration takes place at the student’s catchment area school except for Programs of Choice, which follow a separate process. The district directs families to its registration webpage for details. For French Immersion, early immersion kindergarten registration typically opens mid-January, and Late French Immersion (Grade 6) has an information/registration session in January.
Location
Eagle River Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Eagle River Secondary
28.20
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 28 - well below the district average of 40, trailing by 12 points.
Literacy: 26
Numeracy: 30
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
58.04
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 58 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
20.24
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 20 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 30 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
78.57
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 27 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 26, numeracy is 30, and overall is 28.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 30, while literacy is lowest at 26.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 13 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 28, student commitment to learning is 58, critical thinking is 20, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Critical Thinking is lowest at 20.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 34 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
62.50
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
57.14
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 14 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
60.98
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
67.86
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 57, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 68.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 68, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 57.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 27 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
67.86
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 11 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated less positively than in comparable schools, making this a resource area to strengthen.
30.61
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 31 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 41 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 50, Facilities and Personnel is 68, and Learning Resources is 31.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 68, while Learning Resources is lowest at 31.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
63.75
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
72.32
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
64.80
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 8 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 72 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 72, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
53.57
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 18 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 54.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.