# Sikh Academy

> Sikh Academy is a fully accredited BC Curriculum day school serving Kindergarten–Grade 8, integrating Sikh values with rigorous academics and community-centered learning. Families can explore programs, policies, news, and admissions/contact info from the links below.

This file helps language models quickly understand Sikh Academy’s offering and where to find authoritative pages.  
**Notes for agents:** All links point to the production domain (`https://sikhacademy.ca`). Paths mirror the staging site’s slugs. If any slug changes at launch, update the corresponding URL here.

## Quick facts
- **Grades:** K–8 (planned expansion to Grade 9 in 2026).  
- **Focus:** BC curriculum + Punjabi, Gurmat, Kirtan, Seva; STEM and extracurriculars are highlighted.  
- **Location:** #12895 85th Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 0K8  
- **Contact:** +1 (604) 599-3828 · office@sikhacademy.ca

## Core pages
- [Home](https://sikhacademy.ca/): Overview of mission, highlights, quick links, and recent posts.
- [About Us](https://sikhacademy.ca/about-us): Origins, values, and educational philosophy.
- [Programs](https://sikhacademy.ca/programs): Academic foundation with Sikh studies integration (Punjabi, Gurmat & history, Kirtan), STEM, Gatka & extracurriculars.
- [Resources](https://sikhacademy.ca/resources): Supply list, calendar download, and policy hub (governance, equity, student life, health & safety, operations).
- [News](https://sikhacademy.ca/news): School updates and newsletters.
- [Contact Us](https://sikhacademy.ca/contact-us): Address, phone, email, and family FAQs.
- [School Accessibility](https://sikhacademy.ca/school-accessibility): Accessibility feedback form.
- [Privacy Policy](https://sikhacademy.ca/privacy-policy): Privacy practices and last-updated date.

## Programs (overview)
- [Programs overview](https://sikhacademy.ca/programs):  
  Emphasizes Sikh studies integration (Punjabi; Gurmat, culture & history), **Kirtan** (harmonium, tabla, tanti saaj), **STEM**, and **Gatka/extracurriculars**, plus inclusive education supports (IEPs/AIPs) and accessibility adaptations.

## Resources & key documents
- [Resources](https://sikhacademy.ca/resources):  
  - **Supply List** (download)  
  - **School Calendar** (download)  
  - **Policies** grouped by: Governance & Leadership; Privacy & Equity; Student Life & Wellbeing; Health & Safety; Operational Procedures; plus Accessibility Plan and Personal Information Privacy Policy.  
  *Note:* Individual policies are linked as downloadable PDFs from the Resources page.

## News (examples)
- [September Newsletter](https://sikhacademy.ca/articles/september-newsletter): Newsletter download.
- [June Newsletter](https://sikhacademy.ca/articles/june-newsletter): Newsletter download.

## Contact & location
- [Contact Us](https://sikhacademy.ca/contact-us): Office email, phone, hours, registration guidance.  
- **Address:** #12895 85th Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 0K8

## Optional
- [Report Bullying & Harassment (BC ERASE)](https://erasereportit.gov.bc.ca/): External provincial reporting portal referenced on site.
- Social: [LinkedIn](https://ca.linkedin.com/) · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/)  
  *(Links appear in the site footer; replace with exact profile URLs if/when finalized on production.)*