Full Time Kindergarten Registration
2012/2013 School Year
January 30 - February 3, 2012
Welcome
The Board of Education and School District No. 22 (Vernon) would like to welcome those children entering the school system this year. The Kindergarten program operates for the full day on every school day. Priority in attending a specific school will be given to students living in the applicable catchment areas.
Birthdates
To enter Kindergarten in September of 2012, children must be five (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2012. Please bring your child’s Birth Certificate, Immunization Record and Care Card on the day of registration. Registration form is available online.
Registration
Times/Dates
Registration for children starting school in September2012 will be held at all District Elementary Schools from January 30 to February 3, 2012 between 9:00 am and 11:30 and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Registration must be completed in person, faxed registrations will not be accepted.
Parents wishing to register their child in the French Immersion Program for the 2012/2013 school year are asked to complete kindergarten registration at Beairsto Elementary School.
Parents wishing to register their kindergarten child in an English as a Second Language (ESL) program are asked to complete registration at Mission Hill Elementary School.
Parents wishing to register their child in the Montessori Program (Grade 1-4) for the 2012/2013 school year are asked to complete registration at Okanagan Landing Elementary.
Parents wishing to register their kindergarten child in the vLearn Home Based Learning Program are asked to call the vLearn Office at 250-542-0249 to make arrangements.
Important Information
Proof of residency is required at time of registration. Please have documentation showing your name and address (ie: utility bill, tax notice etc). Priority will be given to students living in the applicable catchment areas.
Parents are welcome to call the District Office (250-542-3331) or any school principal to clarify the neighbourhood school in their location, registration procedures, or other concerns regarding their child’s education.
French Immersion Registration
2012/2013 School Year
January 30 - February 3, 2012
Harwood Elementary and Ecole Beairsto School are pleased to co-host the French Immersion Kindergarten Program for September 2012.
Kindergarten
To enter kindergarten, children must be five (5) years of age or older on or before December 31, 2012.
The Kindergarten Program is limited to 88 students and is an all day program operating at both Beairsto and Harwood Elementary schools). All registrations will take place at Beairsto. Students will be placed at Harwood or Beairsto depending on their catchment area, the need to balance classes by gender, learning issues and date/time of registration. The District is currently looking at all options to meet the reduced budget for next year. At this time we cannot guarantee that there will be transportation provided.
Grade One
To enter grade one, children must be six (6) years of age or older on or before December 31, 2012. Please register at Beairsto Elementary.
*(Students currently attending French Immersion kindergarten, do not need to re-register at Beairsto for grade one)
Late French Immersion
Late Immersion is offered for Grade 6 and 7 students and is limited to 30 students. Please register at Harwood Elementary. Registration must be completed in person, faxed registrations will not be accepted.
A parent information meeting has been scheduled for January 25th at 7:00 pm in the Harwood Elementary Library.
Please note: Children may enter the early immersion program at either kindergarten or grade one, or the Late French Immersion program at Grade 6. Parents and students do not need to be able to speak French.
To register or to find out more information, drop in at the school offices Monday to Friday (Jan 30 – Feb 3) from 9:00 am until 11:30 am or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Registration must be completed in person, faxed registrations will not be accepted.
All new registrants will need a Birth Certificate, Immunization Record and Care Card for each child. For an immunization appt. call Interior Health at 250-549-5721. Proof of residency must be provided at time of registration (ie: utility bill) that clearly indicates your name and residential address.
Grade one Open House at Beairsto Elementary
January 30 – February 3, 2012 9:00 am – 11:30 daily
STUDENT TRANSFERS & NEW STUDENTS
School District No. 22 (Vernon) wish to remind parents of the following: in accordance with School District Policy 9.11.0, students who wish to transfer to another school beginning September 2012, must make application to transfer no later than February 15th, 2012 to be given consideration.
Transfer requests cannot be guaranteed. The District is currently looking at all options to meet the reduced budget for next year. At this time, we cannot guarantee that there will be transportation provided.
Vernon Public Schools also invites parents of students currently attending independent or private schools to examine the choices offered in School District No. 22. We have 5 comprehensive secondary schools and 14 elementary schools that can meet your child’s needs. All schools offer strong academic, Fine Arts and Applied skills programs that will allow your child to develop to his/her potential. We are a provincial leader in online learning for both youth and adults in our community, offering computer assisted instruction in both educational and home settings. District students exceed the provincial average in virtually all provincially examinable subjects with many earning financial scholarships. SD No. 22 students are extremely well prepared for the post secondary education experience.
You are welcome to contact the principal of any school to arrange for a tour of the facility and a more in-depth discussion of that school’s attributes. Applications submitted by new students will be considered in the same manner as transfer requests and those applying by February 15th will be given first consideration for acceptance at the school of your choice. Registration forms and transfer applications are available here on our website or from any school office.
Names of Principals and school phone numbers are available by calling the Board Office at 250-542-3331 or by accessing our information on our website
