Bateman’s motto “Eye to Eye with Respect” is more than just a statement, but a beliefthat is a guiding principle in the school culture. Since 1993 Robert BatemanSecondary School has had a rich tradition of inspiring excellence in students. Teachersprovide multiple opportunities for learning through both formative and summativeassessments, giving students the tools to succeed as learners. The staff use a Pyramidof Intervention, which includes weekly Extended Learning Opportunities, to helpstudents grow and develop. Clubs showcase student passions in music, art, drama,digital production, environmental stewardship, student leadership, travel andvolunteerism.

Highlights

Advanced Placement Classes for high level learners / One of the top Highschool

2D & 3D Animation Programs in Canada / High level Golf Academy popular

with International Students / Strong Fine Arts Program / Journalism / Musical

Theatre

robertbateman.abbyschools.ca Grades 9 - 12

1000 Students / 95 International Students

Technology Electron / Computer Drafting /

Computer Graphics & Animation / Digital

Media Development / TV Broadcasting /

Journalism / Photography

Business Entrepreneurship & Marketing /

Business Leadership / Law

Visual Arts Fine Arts / Art Activisim /

Digital Visual Arts / Drawing and Painting /

Ceramics and Sculpture / Photography /

Digital Media Arts

Performing Arts Musical Theatre / Jazz Band /

Concert Band / Guitar / Drumline / Drama / TV

and Film Auditioning / Scriptwriting / Dance /

Choreography / Technique and Performance

Industrial Education Automotive and

Metalwork / Woodwork / Cabinetry, Furniture &

Construction

PROGRAM DETAILS

Elective subjects

SportsGirls: Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Basketball, Rugby,Wrestling, Swimming, Cross-Country Running, Trackand Field/Athletics Boys: American Football, basketball, rugby, golfWrestling, Swimming, Cross-Country Running, Trackand Field/Athletics

Science Earth Science / Physics / Psychology

/ Life Sciences (Biology) / Anatomy &

Physiology (Biology) / Chemistry

Math Math / Math Honours / Pre-Calculus /

Calculus

Language Arts English Language Arts /

Composition / English Studies / Creative

Writing / English ELL / French / Japanese

Advanced Placement Program

English / European History / Life Science (Bio)

/ Chemistry/

Academic subjects

School year runs from early Septemberuntil late June, and operates on theSemester System. Students complete 4subjects in 5 months, 8 total in a yearInternational Students can requestacademic and elective courses, we willdo our best to schedule them howeverthere is no guarantee.5 levels of ESL are available, studentscomplete an online assessment at timeof application.Graduation is possible if studentscomplete BC Graduation Requirements- typically takes 3 semesters or longer