About Bassano School

Welcome back to Bassano School! Our school is now under construction and we have become accustomed to life in the Bronco Dome! We have done our best to maximize our space in the school and have utilized every available space. These are indeed exciting times for all of us, as we watch with eager anticipation the evolution of our new school!

The education of our children requires strong partnerships between parents, caregivers and the staff of dedicated people at Bassano School. When vibrant, positive and trusting relationships are developed among the influential adults in our childrens' lives, we collectively become a very powerful support for our children. Bassano School is home to approximately 360 students from Kindergarten to grade 12.

At Bassano School we are committed to providing the appropriate programs to meet individual student needs. At the high school we are able to offer pure courses which are the academic stream which students require for university. Applied courses are available for students looking to achieve a grade 12 and possible technical courses and to prepare them for entering the workforce. We are also able to offer modified courses for those students who find the regular curriculum to be too challenging. Throughout the grades our Student Support Services Team works diligently to support those students who require extra support in order to be successful.

As a school staff we are committed to the overall education of our students, and value the importance of extra-curricular activities have on the positive culture of our school, but also on the positive development of the students involved. Understanding roles, responsibilities, competition and sportsmanship are all qualities of high character people, people that become great citizens whether at work or play. Our staff is committed to coaching, directing or guiding students in a variety of activities from athletics, aesthetics and student leadership opportunities and we encourage you to become involved.

A great school is dependent upon the attitudes and behaviours of every individual associated with the school, it is our goal to be the best we can be, and to work towards our vision statement which encourages people to be respectful, responsible and involved. As parents and students, we ask that you read the information in this handbook, to familiarize yourselves with the guidelines and goals established with our school staff, as well as our student and parent councils.

We hope you find this information to be worthwhile and will look forward to your feedback throughout the year.

L. McLellan, Vice-Principal D. W. Sametz, Principal