Francois Lake Elementary

About

Francois Lake Elementary School is located at 860 Francois Lake Road, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2. The school welcomes families to “Home of the Falcons” and highlights learning “in one of the most beautiful classrooms around,” with students exploring friendship.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 695-6401

Email: francoislake@sd91.bc.ca

Principal: Marlee Wilson

Programs and Services

Student support / counselling School-based counselling is available through School District #91 and Carrier Sekani Family Services. A district counsellor works at the school on Thursdays and may support classroom programs, small groups (e.g., anxiety, healthy relationships), and limited short-term individual counselling; longer-term support may be accessed through Carrier Sekani Family Services via referral forms available at the school office.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes a safe, caring, and orderly environment, with expectations that students are cooperative, courteous, and respectful. It outlines responsibilities shared among students, staff, and parents, and uses restorative (rather than punitive) approaches when possible. The code states that discrimination is prohibited (including race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and other protected grounds) and that the school environment should be free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, violence, and discrimination.

Enrollment

The school posts an out-of-catchment application period and directs families to click for more information. An out-of-catchment application window is described as first-come, first-served during the posted period.