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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Insert

Program Registration Information 2022 - 2023

550 Poirier St., Coquitlam, BC V3J 6A7 I Phone: 604-939-9201 I www.sd43.bc.ca I Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Cross Catchment Application and Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year starting in
September 2022 occurs soon. Read the school and program registration information below for more details.

Kindergarten Registration for September 2022

WHEN CAN MY CHILD START KINDERGARTEN?

Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2022 may enter
school in September 2022. You may defer your child’s enrolment until
September 2023.
WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD?

Kindergarten registration (except for Programs of Choice - Montessori,

Mandarin Bilingual, Reggio and French Immersion) within School District No.
43 (Coquitlam) will be held between Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and Friday,
February 4, 2022 using the online forms on your catchment school’s website.

Cross Catchment Application Process 2022–2023 INTERESTED IN REGISTERING YOUR CHILD IN ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS
OF CHOICE?
Parents sometimes wish for their children to attend a school that is not For Program of Choice application process, deadlines and online
their catchment school. In such cases, a Cross Catchment application is presentations, visit www.sd43.bc.ca/programs.
required after registering at their catchment school. School District 43 uses
a random draw process for Cross Catchment applications (using in-district HOW DO I KNOW MY CHILD’S CATCHMENT SCHOOL?
priority, then out-of-district).
All students must be registered for Kindergarten at their catchment school.
If enrolment projections show that space is available, Cross Catchment Catchment is based on permanent home address.
transfer applications will be accepted in accordance with the following To determine your catchment school, use the School Locator on our website.
priorities: 1) sibling of a child who will be in attendance at the Cross
Catchment school in the following year; 2) a child residing within the SD43 HOW DO I APPLY FOR CROSS CATCHMENT FOR MY CHILD?
residential boundaries (could include private or homeschool) and 3) non- All Kindergarten students must be registered for Kindergarten at their
school district resident child. catchment school before completing a Cross Catchment application.
The School Locator tool on our website provides a student’s designated Applications for cross catchment transfers will be accepted between Friday,
catchment area school. February 4, 2022 at 9:00 am to Wednesday, February 9, 2022 to 4:00 p.m.
All Kindergarten students must be registered for Kindergarten at their Kindergarten students who have a sibling at a school outside their catchment
catchment school between Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and Friday, February will be accepted at the sibling’s school (provided the sibling will still be in
4, 2022 using the online form on their catchment school website. Cross attendance the following school year) and are requested to register at their
Catchment applications may only be completed after registration at sibling’s school between Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and Friday, February
catchment schools. 4, 2022. Therefore, Kindergarten parents do not need to fill out a Cross
Catchment application verifying sibling status. The exception to this is for a
Grades 1-12 students, who have a sibling at a school outside their
Program of Choice. Parents must complete the online Kindergarten Programs
catchment, will be accepted at the sibling’s school (provided the sibling will
of Choice application for siblings to attend the same program.
be in attendance when the student begins at the out-of-catchment school).
Parents still need to complete the Cross Catchment application confirming Kindergarten children with siblings in a Program of Choice must still apply
sibling status. online.
Kindergarten students who have a sibling at a school outside their CAN I USE MY CHILDCARE FACILITY ADDRESS TO DETERMINE MY
catchment will be accepted at the sibling’s school (provided the sibling will CHILD’S CATCHMENT SCHOOL?
be in attendance when the student begins at the out-of-catchment school)
No. According to the School Act, enrolment can only be based on the home
and are requested to register for their sibling’s school between Tuesday,
address.
February 1, 2022 and Friday, February 4, 2022. Therefore, Kindergarten
parents do not need to fill out a Cross Catchment application verifying WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR REGISTERING MY CHILD?
sibling status. The exception to this is for a Program of Choice. Parents
must complete the online Kindergarten Programs of Choice application for View the “Funding Eligibility Checklist” for documentation required for
siblings to attend the same program. Kindergarten children with siblings in registration at www.sd43.bc.ca/kindergartenregistration
a Program of Choice must still apply online.
ARE YOU A NON-RESIDENT OF CANADA?
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR CROSS CATCHMENT? Please contact the International Education Department at 604-936-5769, or
Cross Catchment application forms can be accessed online at visit www.internationaled.com.
www.sd43.bc.ca between Friday, February 4, 2022 at 9:00 am to
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 to 4:00 pm. Bring along proof of citizenship for parent and student, proof of residency,
and proof of guardianship (if applicable).
*Coast Salish Elementary School will consider families from the
Smiling Creek Elementary School catchment area as a first priority for
cross catchment acceptance.*

To learn more about Cross Catchment and Kindergarten Registration, please visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca
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Early French Immersion Program Late French Immersion Program Early Montessori Program Late Montessori Program
(Kindergarten Entry) (Grade 6 Entry)

WHAT IS EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION? WHAT IS LATE FRENCH IMMERSION? WHAT IS EARLY MONTESSORI? WHAT IS LATE MONTESSORI?

• Early French Immersion is a Program of Choice offered • Early Montessori is a Program of Choice offered by School • Late Montessori is a Program of Choice offered by
• Late French Immersion is a Program of Choice offered by District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Grades
by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) for the Grade 6-8 level
to Grade 12 level at the following elementary schools: 5 level at the following elementary schools: Aspenwood, 6 to 8 level at the following middle schools:
at the following middle schools: Citadel, Moody Middle Baker Drive, Hampton Park, Harbour View, Miller Park, Montgomery and Scott Creek.
Coquitlam River, Mary Hill, Irvine, Nestor, Glenayre, and Montgomery
Panorama Heights, Kilmer, Porter Street, Rochester, James Park and Seaview.
Westwood. • The Late Montessori Program provides a rich learning
• The Late French Immersion Program provides students • The program provides a rich learning environment for environment for students. It is based on Montessori
with instructions in both English and French and offers all students. It is based on Montessori principles and fulfills principles and fulfills the expectations of the Ministry
• The Early French Immersion Program offers all students students whose first language is not French the possibility
whose first language is not French the possibility of the expectations of the Ministry of Education. of Education.
of completing the prescribed B.C. curriculum and learn
completing the prescribed B.C. curriculum and learn French at the same time.
French at the same time. • The Montessori approach supports continuous progress, • The Montessori approach supports continuous
as students learn to work on personal goals and academic progress, as students learn to work on personal goals
• Late French Immersion students merge with the French challenges. and academic challenges.
• From Kindergarten to the end of Grade 2, all instruction Immersion Program for Grades 9-12.
is in French with English Language Arts beginning in
Grade 4. • Students learn to work independently, in small groups and • Students learn to work independently, in small groups
• This program helps students develop strong as peer leaders. and as peer leaders.
communication skills in both English and French.
• Students also expand their cultural horizons and the
program helps prepare students for the global economy. • The program is delivered following the Montessori • The program is delivered following the Montessori
• Students also expand their cultural horizons and the philosophy of learning. philosophy of learning.
APPLICATION PROCESS program helps prepare students for the global economy.
• Students make use of a variety of information sources in • Students make use of a variety of information
• Applications for Early French Immersion are to be APPLICATION PROCESS their project work, including explorations, technology, sources in their project work, including explorations,
completed online at www.sd43.bc.ca between print and human resources. technology, print and human resources.
Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 9:00 am to Wednesday,
January 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm. • Applications for Late French Immersion are to be
completed online at www.sd43.bc.ca between • The program supports students in becoming lifelong • Montessori at middle school emphasizes critical and
Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 9:00 am to Wednesday, learners and global citizens. creative thinking, community service and student-
• Students entering Grade 1 (currently in Kindergarten) January 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm. initiated learning with in-depth studies.
wishing to enroll should contact Sophie Bergeron at APPLICATION PROCESS
604-937-6392 and should not apply online. • For further information about Early or Late French • The program supports students in becoming lifelong
Immersion, please contact Sophie Bergeron at • Applications for Early Montessori are to be completed learners and global citizens.
604-937-6392. online at www.sd43.bc.ca between Thursday,
January 6, 2022 at 9:00 am to Wednesday, APPLICATION PROCESS
January 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
• Applications for Late Montessori are to be completed
• Students entering Grade 1 (currently in Kindergarten) online at www.sd43.bc.ca between Thursday,
wishing to enroll should contact the school directly and January 6, 2022 at 9:00 am to Wednesday, January 12,
should not apply online. 2022 at 4:00 pm.

• Children entering Kindergarten in September 2022 and are interested in any of the Programs of Choice must apply online at www.sd43.bc.ca.
• Kindergarten children with siblings in the program must still apply online at www.sd43.bc.ca. and will be given highest priority (provided the sibling will still be in attendance
the following school year) if space is available.
• Applications will be processed on a RANDOM DRAW BASIS.

Visit www.sd43.bc.ca/programs to watch the online presentations, application process and priorities for placements about our Elementary & Middle Programs of Choice.
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Mandarin Bilingual Program Reggio Influenced Program

WHAT IS THE MANDARIN BILINGUAL PROGRAM? WHAT IS THE REGGIO PROGRAM?
• Mandarin Bilingual is a Program of Choice offered by School • The Reggio Program is a Program of Choice offered by School
District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 5 level at District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 5 level at
Walton Elementary School, at Grades 6 to 8 at Scott Creek Middle Meadowbrook Elementary.
and Grades 9 -12 at Gleneagle Secondary School.
• The Reggio vision is of an ‘education based on relationships’. Our
• The Mandarin Bilingual Program provides students with educational philosophy at Meadowbrook focuses on the individual
instruction in both English and Mandarin. child in relationship with the family, other children, staff, the school
environment and society. These relationships are interconnected and
reciprocal.
• Regardless of their first language, the elementary program
offers all students the possibility of completing 50 per cent of
• It is an approach to education that encourages children and their
the prescribed B.C. curriculum in Mandarin (Mandarin Language
teachers to explore, question, discover and acquire skills of critical
Arts, Math, Health and Career, and P.E.) and 50 per cent of the
thinking and collaboration in beautiful, stimulating environments.
prescribed B.C. curriculum in English (English Language Arts,
Science and Social Studies and Fine Arts).
• Children express interests and ideas, research for further
information, reflect on the experience and form conclusions. Through
• Students develop their knowledge of other cultures and the this process, children develop the confidence and independence with
program helps prepare students for the global economy. encouragement from parents, teachers and community members.
APPLICATION PROCESS
• The Reggio approach is not a formal approach like Montessori with
• Children entering Kindergarten in September 2022 must apply defined methods, teacher certification standards and accreditation
through the Programs of Choice online registration system at processes.
www.sd43.bc.ca.
WHY REGGIO INFLUENCED?
• Applications for Mandarin Bilingual are to be completed online
at www.sd43.bc.ca between Thursday, January 6, 2022 at • Models personalized learning through emergent curriculum and
9:00 am to Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm. responsive teaching practice.

• Applications for Kindergarten are done by random draw and will • Supports student engagement and self-regulation.
be limited to the number of spaces available.
• Involves parents and community as true partners in supportive
• Kindergarten children with siblings in a Program of Choice must learning.
apply online. Siblings of students already enrolled in the Mandarin
Bilingual Program at Walton Elementary School will be given • Honours all children by building on their gifts and strengths.
first priority. Please clearly identify sibling status on the online
application form. • Builds and supports collaborative practice between children, teachers
and parents.
• Students entering Grade 1 (currently in Kindergarten) wishing to APPLICATION PROCESS
enroll should contact school directly and should not apply online.
• Catchment area children entering Kindergarten September 2022
should register during Kindergarten registration directly at the school
between Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and Friday, February 4, 2022.

• Non-catchment area children entering Kindergarten should apply

through the Programs of Choice online registration system at
www.sd43.bc.ca between Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 9:00am to
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
Visit www.sd43.bc.ca/programs
to watch the online presentations, • All other non-catchment area students currently in Kindergarten to
application process and priorities for Grade 4 should contact the school and apply online at
www.sd43.bc.ca during the Cross Catchment application process
placements about our Elementary & between Friday, February 4, 2022 at 9:00 am to Wednesday,
Middle Programs of Choice. February 9, 2022 to 4:00 pm.