Registration Ad for 2013-2014.pdf

 
NOTE:  The priorities for accepting students into a particular school have been established by the Board of Education in Board Policy 405R – Student Placement (Regulations) – see below.  These priorities remain in effect until the close of registration on August 29, 2013.  After that date, schools may accept ‘out-of-catchment’ students, space permitting.

Qualifying age

To qualify for school enrollment, a child must reach the age of five years of age prior to December 31st of the year of attendance as per Section 3 of the School Act.pdf.  There are no exceptions for earlier admission.

Qualifying Age FAQ.pdf

Required documentation

A valid Canadian birth certificate or Canadian passport of the child, a copy of one parent/guardian BC driver’s license and one parent/guardian BC CARE card for proof of residency must be provided at the time of registration.  Other legal documentation such as landed immigrant/permanent resident card, certificate of citizenship or documents issued by Immigration Canada must be processed through our International Education office prior to registering at a school.  Immunization records for the child must also be provided at the time of registration. 

Deferred Enrollment

Where to Register

Acceptance of Registration

• catchment area students who, in the previous year, attended the school;
• catchment area students who, in the previous year, were ‘placed’ by the district in a different school;
• siblings of catchment area students;
• new catchment area students;
• siblings of non-catchment area students currently enrolled in the school;
• non-catchment area students who request to attend the school which is other than their catchment area school;
• non-district area students;
• international students.

Kindergarten

All students will attend the Ministry mandated Full Day Kindergarten Program.

Landed Immigrant/Permanent Resident/Work Visa/Refugee Status

All students who have landed immigrant/permanent resident status, refugee status or parents with work visas will need to obtain a letter of enrollment from the Welcome Centre prior to registering at a school.  Please contact our International Education Office at Hollywood Road Education Services, 1040 Hollywood Road, (250) 470-3258.

International Students

All International Students are processed through School District No. 23’s International Education Office at Hollywood Road Education Services, 1040 Hollywood Road, (250) 470-3258.

Student of Non-Resident Parents

Students who are Canadian citizens, but whose parents are non-BC residents, must pay tuition in order to access an education program in B.C., including our School District.   There is a requirement that a formal Custodianship Agreement be established for students who are not living with their legal parent/guardian.  Please contact our International Education Department for further information at (250) 470-3258.

Home Schooling

In accordance with the B.C. School Act all children receiving their education at home MUST be registered by September 30th.  Central Programs & Services offer full access to distance courses for students enrolled in Distributed Learning (Kindergarten to Grade 12).  For information please phone (250) 868-1135 or for Grades 7 to 12 at eschoolbc.com

French Immersion

French Immersion FAQ.pdf