Sea to Sky School District 48 (SD48) - Don Ross Middle School

Don Ross Middle School is a grade 7-9 school located in Brackendale, BC. The purpose of a “Middle Years Program” is to provide a school setting that takes into consideration the period from childhood to adolescence.  In looking at the characteristics of younger teenaged students, DRMS realizes that they are undergoing many intellectual, physical, social and emotional changes at this time.  Don Ross Middle School offers a program of instruction designed to build and upgrade communication skills, as well as provide a range of exploratory opportunities in a variety of subject areas.

Why Don Ross Middle School

• Location: Home to North America’s largest concentration of wintering bald eagles, bike shops, coffee shops, restaurants, art gallery and general store, the community of Brackendale is Squamish’s northernmost neighbourhood. Situated at the head of Howe Sound and surrounded by mountains, Squamish is cradled in natural beauty. Located just 45 minutes north of Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway, Squamish has everything: location, geography, wildlife, and weather. Squamish is known as the outdoor recreation capital of Canada with world-class rock climbing, cross-country mountain biking, hiking, river rafting, kitesurfing, and windsurfing.
• Course variety: All Don Ross students participate in Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Career Education, French As A Second Language, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, and Arts Education. Students at DRM also take an exploratory class where they will sample various aspects of the curriculum. Exploratory offerings vary depending on the year but could include: Home Economics (Foods/Textiles), Information Technology (coding, robotics, computers), First Nations Language and Culture, Art/Drama/Music, Entrepreneurship/Project Based Learning and Trades Technology.