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Burnaby Mountain Secondary

Burnaby Mountain Secondary

Quick School Facts

Population: 1,600 students
Grades: 8–12
School Calendar: Semester
Start Dates: September & February
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Address: 8800 Eastlake Drive Burnaby, BC V3J 7X5

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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