St. Elias Community School
Welcome to St. Elias Community School
In the beautiful mountain valleys of Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction), St. Elias Community School is surrounded by forests, lakes and glacier-topped mountains.
We are less than two hours’ drive from Whitehorse and participate in many sports tournaments with teams from the city. As well, our K4 to Grade 12 classes follow British Columbia curriculum with Yukon First Nations and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations content as the foundation. Enjoy learning about our school. Contact us with comments or questions.
Growth Plan
At St. Elias Community School, we believe in connection to culture and community.
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Literacy
St. Elias works to improve literacy outcomes through the use of science-based reading strategies and culturally inclusive approaches. We value play as part of literacy development.
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Numeracy
St. Elias, numeracy is delivered in a targeted, comprehensive, and culturally-inclusive way. We value play as part of numeracy development.
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Whole child
St. Elias, we believe in a holistic approach to learning. Our staff are informed by current literature on neuroscience and its influence on learning, emotions, and the body. We focus on our learners' strengths, abilities, and interests, thereby creating a safe space in which they can learn, grow, and thrive.
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Land & language
We lift up cultural practices, traditional languages, and on the land learning at St. Elias. We listen to and learn from our elders.
School Calendar
St. Elias Community School
Our calendar is structured to reflect cultural ways of knowing and doing.
The school year starts in early August and we have multiple extended breaks throughout the year to to spend time with their families while engaged in cultural activities.
A word from our Principal
Over the summer there have been some building upgrades and changes.
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Ms. Carrie Heldman
Principal, St. Elias Community School
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