Babine Elem-Secondary

About

Babine Elementary Secondary School (BESS) is a K–12 school in Granisle, BC (PO Box 250, Granisle, BC V0J 1W0) in School District 91 (Nechako Lakes). The school website highlights school news and events and provides resources for students and families, including school conduct expectations and planning supports for life after graduation.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)

Education language: The sources reference French Immersion programs in School District 91, but they do not confirm whether Babine Elementary Secondary School specifically offers French Immersion or what the school’s language(s) of instruction are. No English Language Learning (ELL) supports are described in the provided text.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-12

Phone: 250 697-2222

Email: babine@sd91.bc.ca

Principal: Jesse Kennedy-Burgoyne

Education Languages

The sources reference French Immersion programs in School District 91, but they do not confirm whether Babine Elementary Secondary School specifically offers French Immersion or what the school’s language(s) of instruction are. No English Language Learning (ELL) supports are described in the provided text.

Programs and Services

Hot lunch program BESS offers a hot lunch program prepared in the school’s own kitchen through its concession worker and Foods program. Families can call the school to sign up; lunches are invoiced monthly. Post-secondary planning The school provides post-secondary planning resources and links (e.g., Educational Planning Guide, BC Transfer Guide, and post-secondary institutions) to help guide parents and students as they plan for after high school.

School Culture and Expectations

Students are expected to respect others, follow staff directions, act safely and responsibly, and respect diversity and the BC Human Rights Code. The code of conduct prohibits bullying (including cyberbullying), harassment, threats, weapons, and being under the influence of drugs/alcohol; it also includes rules for bus behavior. The school/district restricts personal digital device use to support online safety and focused learning, with different expectations for elementary and secondary students and possible exemptions for documented needs.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The code of conduct notes that students must follow specific rules for travelling on school buses, but no additional transportation, parking, or drop-off/pick-up procedures are included in the provided sources.

Enrollment

The website includes an out-of-catchment application period notice and directs families to click for more information. (The provided text does not include the application steps beyond that link.)