History of Chief Dan George School

Since opening its doors in 1985, Chief Dan George School has continued to evolve. Initially Chief Dan George was an Elementary School with a population of approximately 250 students. At one point, the school's population grew to 650 students and seven portables were placed on the grounds. In 1999 Chief Dan George Elementary School became a Fine Arts School. After an addition and extensive renovations, Chief Dan George Middle School opened its doors in 2001. Our initial school population was 545 students. Currently we have 574 students enrolled and there are 30.5 teaching and 13 non-teaching staff members. Chief Dan George Middle School houses Early French, Late French, English and Special Needs students in grades 6, 7, 8.

Philosophy of Middle Schools
Chief Dan George Middle School was designed to meet the needs of early adolescent learners. Our Middle School philosophy is reflected by our teaching teams, "expert teachers", Exploration options and an on site Students Services Team.

Teams or "wolf packs" promote a sense of belonging for students and foster relationships for all. Teachers who are aware of and appreciate the needs of early adolescents support our students intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. This commitment is evidenced by our extensive extra-curricular and intramural sports programs, clubs and activities.

Chief Dan George Middle School provides supportive transitions from Elementary to Middle and prepares students to go from Middle to High School.

"If you believe that young adolescents are different from young children and older adolescents, then the schools that serve them should be different as well."

Click here to view Abbotsford School District's Middle School Philosophy and Plan.