Abbotsford School District No. 34, located in Abbotsford, British Columbia – one of the fastest growing communities in Canada – is committed to providing learners of all ages and abilities with a multitude of innovative programs and educational support.
The School District website is just one of the ways that we strive to support the school-home-community connection that is so vital to the success of our students.
The website contains all of the information you will require to learn about our programs, our schools and commitment to our students. Please visit us often.
A few facts about School District #34 and links to further information follow:
Enrolment
As of September, enrolment in School District No. 34 was approximately 19,000.
This consisted of:
- 31 elementary schools (K-5) with 7,550 students (FTE)
- 8 middle schools (6-8) with 4,350 students (FTE)
- 7 secondary schools with 6,500 students (FTE)
- 1 Virtual School
Demographics
The District represents a broad and multi-cultural community of learners. Approximately 73% of the District’s students primary language spoken in the home is English, followed by 19% Punjabi and 2% Korean. Furthermore, data released by the Ministry of Education in January 2008 reports that 9.5% of the District’s learners are Aboriginal; 9.1% are Special Needs*; 9.9% ESL; 6% French Immersion.
*Includes Sensory Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Behaviour Disabilities and Gifted.
Programs
The District offers a range of education options, programs, services, facilities and a variety of learning opportunities for students including those for students with special needs, French Immersion, career programs at the secondary level, ESL, traditional schools and fine arts options.
Contact information
School District Administration/Board Office
Ph: 604.859.4891
Fax: 604.852.8587
Address:
2790 Tims Street
Abbotsford B.C. V2T 4M7
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Facilities
Ph: 604.852.9494
Fax: 604.852.4876
Address:
31759 King Road
Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z2
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Vision & Mission
Our Students, Our Community, Our Future.
Our Vision:
“Together, we are building a better future by providing a dynamic learning environment for all.”
Our Mission:
In partnership with parents and the community, the District’s mission is to awaken and nurture in each of its students, a drive for life-long learning and excellence through the provision of relevant educational programs which ensure competence, creativity, self esteem, integrity, and social responsibility.
To actualize the Vision, we will achieve the goals of our Accountability Contract with the Ministry of Education.
Our Goals:
1. To significantly improve reading achievement for all students.
2. To significantly improve secondary school completion rate.
Our Beliefs:
• All children can be and want to be successful learners;
• Parents are primary partners in education;
• All employees have an impact on our students’ education;
• Learning should be relevant, interesting and challenging;
• Together, we set and measure goals to achieve high standards;
• The intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs of students should be addressed
• A safe and caring environment is essential for all; and,
• All relationships are built on a culture of trust and mutual respect.
Our Core Operating Principles:
• Respect.
• Trust/Integrity.
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
Abbotsford, CANADA