School Opening: 2010/11 School Year

The first day of school is Tuesday, September 7, 2010 for most students (exceptions are at kindergarten, middle and secondary school levels - where the first day of attendance depends on the student's grade level). Please see the school opening procedures below for specific information regarding the first day of school.

September 8, 2010 is a regular school day for all students with the exception of kindergarten.

For specific start dates and times for a particular school, please see the First Day Start Times section below.

Student Registration

• All new students must register by Thursday, September 2, 2010 to be guaranteed enrolment in their neighbourhood school (provided the appropriate program and resources are available). This includes students entering kindergarten or the public school system for the first time; students who have moved from another school district; and students who have moved to a new school catchment area from a previous Campbell River school.
• Students who register after September 2, 2010 will have their name placed on the school assignment list, with priority of enrolment dependent on the order in which the application was received at the school's main office. If the school isn't able to accommodate the student, they will be required to attend a nearby school.
• Clerical and administrative staff will be available at schools starting August 30, 2010. Select the appropriate school from the list below to view the times that your neighbourhood school will be open to process student registrations. Click for more information about Campbell River schools and to learn which schools serve a particular neighbourhood.

Elementary Schools

• Elementary schools will be open for student registrations on Wednesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ripple Rock Elementary will be open for registrations from August 30 to September 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
• To register a child for kindergarten, bring the child's birth certificate.
Ecole Phoenix Middle School

• Counsellors will be available August 30 to September 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for new registrations. Phone the school at (250) 287.8346 to schedule an appointment.
  
Southgate Middle School

• Counsellors will be available September 1 and 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for new registrations. Phone the school at (250) 923.4253 to schedule an appointment. Students who missed the school tour in June are invited to attend a tour on Thursday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m.
  
Carihi Secondary School

• Counsellors will be available August 30 to September 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for new registrations.
  
Timberline Secondary School

• Counsellors will be available August 30 and 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., September 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and September 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for new registrations. Students who are new to Timberline are invited to an orientation at the school on August 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  
Robron Centre

• To register for any of the programs listed below, phone (250) 923-4918 starting August 30. All programs start September 7 at 8:30 a.m. Located at 740 Robron Road.
• Continuing Education: Continuing Education offers academic courses to adult students who wish to upgrade skills, complete a high school graduation diploma or earn prerequisites for college. Continuing Education is open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting September 7.
• Literacy Centre: The Literacy Centre offers programs to adults interested in improving their reading, writing, spelling, grammar and math skills.
• eBlend Home-School Program: eBlend is a distributed learning program for home-schooled students. eBlend provides an educational program from kindergarten to grade 12 through the collaboration of educators, parents and students.
• eBlend Connect Program: eBlend Connect enrols students in grades 7 to 9 who are either directed by other schools to attend; are chronically ill and unable to attend a regular school program; or, are discouraged learners with issues preventing them from attending regular schools. Students complete most of their work at home and meet with the teacher regularly.
• Elm Alternate School: Elm Alternate School enrolls students between 15 and 18 years of age, who have been out of school for at least three months. To be considered for enrolment, phone (250) 923.4918 during the week of August 30.
• Laichwiltach Learning Program: The Laichwiltach Learning Program is an Aboriginal alternative learning program based on the ‘Circle of Courage’ for students in grades 10 to 12. The program combines academic, life skills and cultural programs.
• Robron Junior Alternate Program: The Robron Junior Alternate program enrols students in grades 8 and 9 in a full-time academic program that combines project-based learning, community service, and life skills development in an alternative setting.
• Robron Senior Alternate Program: The Robron Senior Alternate program is a full-time academic program for students in grades 10 to 12 who wish to graduate in an alternative setting with non-traditional academic experiences. Students will earn credits for graduation through activity-based learning, community service and life skills development with the goal of creating a successful transition from school to appropriate career pathways.

Returning Late from Vacation

• If your child is already registered for school, but will be returning late from vacation, the school must be notified in writing by September 2, 2010 to ensure that they are included in the school's enrolment count. Students who are not in attendance the first week of school will be withdrawn unless there has been contact with the school.

Cross-Boundary Transfers

• Students with approved cross boundary requests are to attend their approved school, starting the first week that school is back in session.
• Students who have requested a cross boundary transfer, but have not yet been approved, or are on a wait list, are to attend their present school until they receive information on their request (the latest date of notification is September 10).
• Late requests may be submitted, in writing with the proper form, but students will be added to the wait list and are to attend their present school until notified. Click for more information about Campbell River School District's cross-boundary application process.

Class Lists

• It is unlikely that class lists and school organization will be finalized before September 13. We ask for your support and patience while this very complex process is completed.

School Supplies

• Supply lists are available from some local retailers and the school office after August 23.

First Day Start Times
(all students, except kindergarten)

• Elementary Schools
  
  • All grade 1 to 6 elementary classes will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. (with the exception of Cortes and Surge Narrows). Bus service will be running to accommodate this earlier dismissal time on September 7. See the Kindergarten section for information pertaining to kindergarten students.
  • Ripple Rock Elementary students in grades 1 to 6 should arrive at school by 8:20 a.m. on September 7.
  • Discovery Passage, Ecole Willow Point, Georgia Park, Ocean Grove, and Oyster River Elementary students in grades 1 to 6 should arrive at school by 8:30 a.m. on September 7.
  • Ecole des Deux Mondes and Quadra Elementary students in grades 1 to 6 should arrive at school by 8:40 a.m. on September 7.
  • Cedar, Penfield, Pinecrest and Sandowne Elementary students in grades 1 to 6 should arrive at school by 8:45 a.m. on September 7.
  • Cortes Elementary students in grades 1 to 6 should arrive at school by 9:00 a.m. and will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. on September 7.
  • Sayward Elementary students in grades 1 to 8 should arrive at school by 8:45 a.m. on September 7.
  • Surge Narrows Elementary students in grades 1 to 6 should arrive at school by 8:40 a.m. and will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. on September 7.

• Middle and Secondary Schools
  
  • School buses will be available to middle and secondary school students on September 7 to accommodate the following specified times. Note: no lunch program will be available at any of the middle and secondary schools during the first week of school.
  • Ecole Phoenix Middle School: Only grade 7 students attend school from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 7, lunch will be provided. On September 8, all students in grades 7 to 9 attend school from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
  • Southgate Middle School: Only grade 7 students attend school from 8:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 7, lunch will be provided. On September 8, all students in grades 7 to 9 attend school from 8:40 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
  • Carihi Secondary School: Only grade 10 students attend school from 8:40 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. and newly registered students attend school from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on September 7. On September 8, all students in grades 10 to 12 attend school from 8:35 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
  • Timberline Secondary School: Only grade 10 students attend school from 8:35 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on September 7. On September 8, all students in grades 10 to 12 attend school from 8:35 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

• Robron Centre
  • All programs start on Tuesday, September 7 at 8:30 a.m.

Kindergarten Students

• To help ensure children entering kindergarten have a successful beginning, some schools may use a gradual entry procedure. Schools will advise registered students of the dates and times for the first week(s) of school. Please call your child’s school for further information.
• For information on registering a child for kindergarten, please see the Student Registration section at the top of this page, and select Elementary Schools from the drop down menu.

Transit Bus Service

• BC Transit passes will be available for purchase through the secondary schools starting in September. More information will be available through the schools during the first week of school.

Boarding Allowances & Transportation Assistance

• School bus transportation is provided for kindergarten to grade 5 students living more than 4 km from the nearest school, and grade 6 to 12 students living more than 4.8 km from the school in their catchment area.
• Where students live outside the walk limits from their school and transportation is not provided within 4 km of the student's residence, transportation assistance may be available.
• Also, where the Board of Education has not provided school programs at the students required grade level, a boarding allowance may be applied for as long as the student is boarding away from the family home to attend a public school in Campbell River.
• To learn more, please call (250) 830.2300 or write to: The Office of the Secretary-Treasurer, School District 72, 425 Pinecrest Road, Campbell River BC, V9W 3P2, fax: (250) 287.2616