Salmon Arm West Elementary

About

Salmon Arm West Elementary is located at 4750 10 Ave Sw, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 3B5. 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: Salmon Arm West shares information about a district Late French Immersion program for Grade 6, where all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). The provided school sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Salmon Arm West Elementary (K–5), and do not mention ELL services.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 832-3862

Email: saw@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Laura Jegues

Education Languages

Salmon Arm West shares information about a district Late French Immersion program for Grade 6, where all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). The provided school sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Salmon Arm West Elementary (K–5), and do not mention ELL services.

Programs and Services

Student support / well-being Salmon Arm West lists “Counselor’s Corner” as a school support resource. The school also links to ERASE (Safe Schools) and shares health information and resources from Interior Health. Early learning / kindergarten readiness The school hosted a Ready, Set, Learn event to support families with children ages three to five through playful, hands-on activities and connections to community resources as children prepare for the transition to kindergarten. Transportation (school bus) The school website provides district transportation resources, including bus registration and information, a bus stop request process, transportation assistance, and school bus safety information (including safety presentations for K–12 students).

School Culture and Expectations

The school states a commitment to acknowledging and honouring the Secwépemc people and to valuing relationships with First Nation communities connected to the lands where it educates children. The site also links families to ERASE (Safe Schools).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Salmon Arm West’s website links to School District 83 bus transportation information, including transportation department contacts, a busing app/website (Traversa My Ride K-12), a code of conduct form for school bus students, transportation assistance, the school bus stop request process, and school bus registration and safety resources. Parking, walking/biking routes, and drop-off/pick-up procedures are not described in the provided sources.

Enrollment

For families interested in French Immersion later on, the site directs applicants to complete the district’s Late French Immersion Grade 6 commitment form (program housed at Shuswap Middle School). General K–5 enrollment instructions for Salmon Arm West are not provided in the sources.