Population: 1,600 students
Grades: 8-12
School Calendar: Semester
Start Dates: September & February
Website: http://mountain.burnabyschools.ca
School Profile (PDF): Burnaby Mountain Secondary
Location Map (PDF): Burnaby Mountain Secondary
BEST KNOWN FOR
Located close to Simon Fraser University, high academic reputation, strong in Environmental Science, Mathematics and related programs, very active in the community. With 50+ clubs, there’s a place for every student to explore, lead, and connect
AP COURSES
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, Human Geography, Physics, Psychology, Statistics
UNIQUE COURSES/PROGRAMS
Entrepreneurship, Financial Accounting, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Marketing, Dance Company, Theatre Company, SFU Soccer Program, Law Studies
SPORTS
Badminton, Basketball, Cross-Country Running, Golf, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Skiing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling and Ultimate Frisbee
RECENT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Badminton, Rugby, Track & Field, Volleyball, Cross Country
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Choir, Dance, Drawing, Ceramics & Sculpture, Directing & Script Writing, Jazz Band, Media Arts, Orchestra, Painting, Photography, Theatre
CLUBS
K-pop, Career Club, Debate, School Newspaper, Engineering, Table Tennis, Origami, Gaming, Art, Lab-Based Science, Finance, Magic, Entrepreneurs, Mahjong, PickleBall
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Located close to SFU, Burnaby Mountain Secondary offers some unique academic courses and as well hosts students in the SFU Swimming and Soccer Academies.
- As a medium-sized school, it offers the best of both large and small schools, including a wide range of courses, programs, activities and electives (such as Outdoor Education) combined with added support within a close-knit community.
- The school offers an extensive range of Honours and Advanced Placement courses.
- Its students excel in district, provincial, and national competitions in Drama, Writing, Math, Sports, Media Arts, Music, and Dance.
- Swimming Academy with coaching by professional Simon Fraser University coaches.
- The school boasts a vibrant student community with over 30 sports teams and a high participation rate in clubs and councils, such as Arts Club, Translator Club, Break Dance Team, Skiing and Snowboarding, Golf and Mountain Biking.
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