Start your journey at Kootenay River Secondary
Location: Creston (population 12,000)
Grades: 8 - 12
Students: 600 (20 international students)
Class Size: smaller class sizes and personalized attention, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
Graduates: top universities include the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, and University of Victoria
Curriculum
Core Curriculum
Our core curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation across essential academic disciplines.
- Career Education
- English
- French
- Math
- PE
- Science
- Social Studies
Elective Curriculum
In addition, students can explore a wide range of electives that encourage personal growth and skill development across various fields.
- Art
- Automotive Technology
- Band
- Digital Media Design/Digital Media Production
- Drama
- Entrepreneurship and Marketing
- Food Studies
- Computer Information Systems
- Mechanics
- Metal Work
- Photography
- Robotics, ROV's & Drones
- Woodworking
Clubs
Kootenay River Secondary School offers clubs (0 credits out of timetable) throughout semester one (S1) and/or semester two (S2). One time annual fees apply:
- Basketball ($200 fee - S1)
- Badminton ($75 S1)
- Golf ($75 - S2)
- Soccer ($200 - S1)
- Swimming ($75 - S1
- Track and Field ($75 - S2)
- Volleyball ($200 fee - S1)
- Art Club (S1/S2)
- Olympic Weight Lifting Club (S1/S2)
- Craft Club (S1/S2)
- D&D Club (S1/S2)
About Creston Valley
Nestled in Creston Valley, the school is within driving distance of major cities—8 hours from Vancouver and 6 hours from Calgary.
Creston Valley is known for its safe, diverse, and friendly atmosphere, offering healthcare facilities, public transportation, and an active lifestyle with community activities at the Creston District Community Complex and the Creston Valley Youth Network. Whitewater Ski Hill is an eighty minute drive from Creston.
Students living more than 1.5 km from the school can walk, use the public bus, or access the school bus for shorter distances.
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