Application Process and Information
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ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO VANCOUVER • Kindergarten applicants and their parents are ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO they areinterviewed now applying as partfor aof new the gradeselection level. process. This not VANCOUVER COLLEGE COLLEGE only enhances your son’s application but also shows his commitment• Students toapplying attending for GradeVancouver 10, 11, College. and 12 will be Applicants are admitted to Vancouver College in Applicants are admitted to Vancouver College at the interviewed by the Senior School Assistant Principal Kindergarten, Grades 4, 7, and 8. Typically the number Kindergartenand/or applicants Principal andin February their parents & March are and/or as following grade levels: of spaces per grade level is as follows: interviewedneeded. as part of the selection process. Grade No. of Openings Grade No. of Openings Students• After applying reviewing for Grades all applications 10, 11, and and12 willentrance be exam Kindergarten Kindergarten 26 26 interviewedresults by in the the Senior month School following Assistant the exam Principal or interview, Grade 4Grade 4 4 2 and/or Principal.the parents of all applicants will be notified by mail Grade 7Grade 7 30 30 regarding the status of their son’s application by After reviewingthe first allweek applications of March. andIf your entrance son is accepted,exam you Grade 8Grade 8 102 100 results inwill the be month asked followingto complete the our exam registration or interview, package ApplicantsApplicants will also may be admitted also be admitted at other gradeat other levels grade as levels the parentsaccompanied of all applicants by a non-refundable will be notified tuition in writing deposit of as openings occur. $1,000 by the deadline specified. openings occur. regarding the status of their son’s application by the first week• If yourof March. son is Ifnot your accepted son is accepted, for the school you willyear for APPLICATIONAPPLICATION PROCESS PROCESS be askedwhich to complete he is applying, our registration you will receive package a “Request to accompaniedKeep Application by a non‐refundable on File” form tuition by email deposit in November. of It is the parents/guardian’s responsibility to provide Vancouver• Vancouver College is College holding is holdingits annual its annualOpen HouseOpen House $1,000 by the deadline specified. on January 11, 2018 beginning promptly at 6:30 pm the Registrar with a valid and current email address on Januaryin 14,the 2014 Alumni beginning Gymnasium. promptly Parents at 6:30and theirPM sons If your sonfor is communication not accepted for purposes. the school The year forcompleted form in the Alumniwho Gymnasium.have applied or Parents who are and interested their sons in applying K – which heand is applying, all requested you will supporting receive a “Requestdocumentation to must Grade 12,for who K–12, have are applied invited or to who Vancouver are interested College to in meet Keep Applicationbe received on by File” the form deadline at the specified. end of October. Once these applying, Boardare invited Members, to Vancouver Administrators, College to Faculty, meet and This formdocuments must be completed are received, and the returned applicant’s by the file will Board Members,students. Administrators, Faculty, and deadlineremain specified, active. along If these with updateddocuments school are not report received, your son will be removed from our waiting list students. cards and family contact information to keep the • Students applying for Grades 4, 7, 8, or 9 are and a new application package must be submitted required to write an entrance/placement exam applicant’sin orderfile active. to be re-considered. As seats become Students applyingon Saturday, for Grades January 4, 27, 7, 8, 2018. and 9 To are be eligible to available, selected candidates will be contacted and required towrite write the an exam, entrance applicants exam must on Saturday, have submitted a As seats become available, selected candidates will February completed1, 2014. To application be eligible byto January write the 19, exam, 2018. be contactedinterviewed and interviewed by the appropriate by the appropriate Assistant Principal and/or Principal. applicants• Grade must have 4 applicants submitted write a completed from 9:00 – 10:00 am. Assistant Principal and/or Principal. applicationSign by inJanuary begins 24,at 8:302014. am in the Cafeteria. Grades Grade 4 applicants7 – 9 applicants write write from from9—10 9:00 AM. – 11:30 Sign in am. Sign in KINDERGARTENKINDERGARTEN begins at 8:30 am in the Alumni Gymnasium. begins at 8:15 AM in the Cafeteria. 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TUITION FEES THE BLESSED EDMUND RICE BURSARY PROGRAM Tuition for the 2017-2018 school year is $7,400 for Kindergarten to Grade 12 and $19,900 for International In the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice, who founded Students. Tuition fees for the 2018-2019 school year will a congregation of lay religious dedicated to the be determined by the Board of Directors at their January education of youth, Vancouver College strives to 2018 meeting. provide financial assistance to families who may Vancouver College issues a charitable donation tax receipt be unable to pay full tuition. Families may apply for the religious portion of the tuition. The exact amount is for a bursary once their son has been accepted to determined annually using a formula created by the Society Vancouver College. The Bursary Application Form is of Christian Schools in British Columbia in collaboration available online on the school website (www.vc.bc. with Canada Revenue Agency. ca) under Admissions/Financial Aid and at the main office. All applications are held in strict confidence.
SUPPORTING VANCOUVER COLLEGE FINNEGAN AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM Since 1922, Vancouver College has benefited from the dedicated support of our community and a strong tradition Vancouver College has an After School Care Program of giving. As we approach the school’s centennial, we with facilities on campus operating from 2:45 to stand at the crossroads of Vancouver College’s history. 5:30 pm on school days. We will accept applications The Our Next Century Campaign is a $36 million for this program once students have been accepted campaign that will fund our academic vision and campus and completed the registration process. As space redevelopment plans. The renewal of our aging buildings is limited, siblings will have priority. This program is a seismic imperative. Gifts to the campaign may be is only in operation during school days (i.e. no child directed towards our three funding priorities: the Capital care service will be available on Pro-D days, statutory Reserve Fund for our new campus, the Bursary Fund holidays, and summer vacation). Acceptance to the ensuring families receive financial assistance for tuition, school does not guarantee a spot in the Finnegan and the School’s Greatest Needs Fund for the emerging After School Care Program. For more information, needs of the school. please email Ms. Barbara Seppelt, Elementary School Vancouver College asks all families in our community to Assistant Principal, at [email protected]. fully participate by supportingOur Next Century. Every gift, of every size, is critical for us to reach our shared goal. For more information about the Our Next Century Campaign please visit www.ournextcentury.ca or contact Ronith Cogswell, Director of Advancement.
OPEN HOUSE 2018
Vancouver College is holding its annual Open House for prospective students and families on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm 6:20 pm All prospective students and parents 7:00 pm Student-led Tours assemble in the Alumni Gymnasium 8:00 pm Reception in the Cafeteria 6:30 pm School Presentation Application Document Checklist
CANADIANS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS (International students complete reverse page) Along with the fully completed Application Form, the documents listed below must be included at the time of submission in order to process and consider your application. Failure to submit any of the required documents may delay the processing of your son’s application. Please check the box for documents enclosed and do not submit original documents. We do not accept faxed or emailed applications. Please use a paper clip to hold the documents together. Do NOT staple documents.
Student’s Name: Last First
Applying for Grade: Starting September 20_____ (please fill in year)
1. For Canadian or Permanent Resident Applicants • Copy of proof of Canadian citizenship (Birth Certificate or Citizenship Card) OR • Copy of proof of Permanent Residence (Permanent Resident Card or Record of Landing) with a copy of your son’s certificate
2. Proof of Citizenship of both mother AND father, regardless of nationality. The following are acceptable documentation: photocopy of Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card, Permanent Resident Card, Record of Landing, or Passport showing name, date of birth, and passport number.
3. A signed copy of “Legal Residency of Parent” form (Either Form A or Form B); AND Proof of Residency Address
4. For Catholics, • A copy of your son’s baptismal certificate; AND • Completed “Endorsement from Parish Priest or Leader at Place of Worship” form (Form C) For Non-Catholics, • Completed “Endorsement from Parish Priest or Leader at Place of Worship” form (Form C) (if applicable)
5. A copy of your son’s report card for the current school year
6. A copy of your son’s last report card from the previous school year
7. Recent photo of your son (school photo preferred)
8. Non refundable $100 application fee payable by cheque to Vancouver College (your cleared cheque is proof of receipt)
9. Personal note written by the student stating why he would like to attend Vancouver College
10. Other supporting documents (if applicable) e.g. • Medical information, Individual Education Plan, Case Management Plan, etc. • Reference letters from alumni of VC, parents of present VC students, and extracurricular instructors/coaches
REMINDER: Please have your son’s teacher complete the “Student Information Sheet” - Form D.1 (for Gr. 1–12 applicants only) or Form D.2 (for Kindergarten applicants) which must be sent directly to the school. Thank you. Application Document Checklist
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Along with the fully completed Application Form, the documents listed below must be included at the time of submission in order to process and consider your application. Failure to submit any of the required documents may delay the processing of your son’s application. Please check the box for documents enclosed and do not submit original documents. Do NOT staple documents. Please send application package by mail or courier - do NOT fax/email.
Student’s Name: Last First
Applying for Grade: Starting September 20_____ (please fill in year)
All submitted documentsmust be in English or officially translated into English.
1. For International Student Applicants: • Photocopies of passport pages clearly showing the passport number, dates of issue and expiry, name and date of birth; AND • Copy of your son’s birth certificate; AND • If presently in Canada, a photocopy of the stamp made by Canadian authorities of your son’s most recent entry into Canada PLUS a photocopy of current immigration document (if applicable). 2. Proof of Citizenship of mother AND father, regardless of nationality. The following are acceptable documentation: photocopy of Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card, Permanent Resident Card, Record of Landing, or Passport showing name, date of birth, and passport number. 3. A signed copy of “Legal Residency of Parent” form (Either Form A or Form B) 4. For Catholics, • A copy of your son’s baptismal certificate; AND • Completed “Endorsement from Parish Priest or Leader at Place of Worship” form (Form C) 5. For Non-Catholics, • Completed “Endorsement from Parish Priest or Leader at Place of Worship” form (Form C) (if applicable) 6. A copy of your son’s report card for the current school year (official translation in English if necessary) 7. A copy of your son’s last report card from the previous school year (official translation in English if necessary) 8. SSAT Results (6 month validity) OR Proof of English proficiency from International School applicants (e.g. sample of work submitted during that academic year signed by the applicant’s Principal or Head of School) 9. Recent photo of your son (school photo preferred) 10. Reference Letters from non-family members (e.g. Administrators, teachers, coaches, etc.) 11. Non refundable $100 application fee payable by cheque to Vancouver College (your cleared cheque is proof of receipt) 12. Personal note written by the student stating why he would like to attend Vancouver College 13. Other supporting documents (if applicable) e.g. • Medical information, Individual Education Plan, Case Management Plan, etc. • Reference letters from alumni of VC, parents of present VC students, and extracurricular instructors/coaches NOTE: • Completion of “Student Information Sheet” - Form D.1 or D.2 is not required for international students. • Qualified short listed applicants will be interviewed whether in person or online by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal at a pre-arranged, mutually convenient time. Legal Residency of Parent: Form A/B
LEGAL RESIDENCY ARENT/S OF P – FORM A
(If parents are deceased, please complete Form on B the back of this page.)
Completion of this form is required by the Ministry of Education and must be returned with your Application Form. It is to be completed and signed by the applicant’s parent or legal (court-‐appointed) guardian. (If the legal guardian is completing this form, please attach a copy of the court order stating legal guardian appointment.)
LAWFULLY ADMITTED INTO CANADA
( Please check (✓) one ): I AM ☐ A Canadian Citizen (if not born in Canada, attach photocopy of citizenship paper/card). ☐ A Landed Immigrant (attach photocopy of landed immigrant status paper). ☐ Lawfully admitted to Canada under one of the following documents (please mark the appropriate box below and attach a clear photocopy of the document): ☐ Admission as a refugee claimant; ☐ A Student Permit for two or more years (or issued for one year but anticipated to be renewed for one or more additional years); ☐ A Work Permit for two or more years (or issued for one year but anticipated to be renewed for one or more additional years); ☐ A person carrying out official duties as a diplomatic or consular official (with a foreign representative acceptance counter foil in his/her passport); ☐ Other – Document description (Must be cleared with Immigration Canada):
RESIDENCY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
(Please check (✓) one) ☐ Yes, I am a resident of British Columbia and reside at: ______• AA recent recent copy of copy a utility of bill, a utility mortgage bill, mortgage document, document, rental rental agreement, agreement, or tax assessment or MUST tax MUST assessment be be attached. attached.
☐ No, I am not a resident of British Columbia.
CONFIRMING SIGNATURES
Signed by Legal Parent or Guardian: ______
Please print name of Legal Parent or Guardian: ______
Date: ______
Legal Residency of Parent: Form B
LEGAL RESIDENCY ARENT/S OF P (DECEASED) – FORM B
To be completed and signed by the student applicant and a knowledgeable adult (one who knows the student’s parent/s) and has knowledge of the facts respecting the deceased and the matters set out in this document.
The student’s deceased parent was at time of death:
☐ A Canadian Citizen ☐ A Landed Immigrant
The student’s deceased parent was at time of death a resident of British Columbia (Please X one):
☐ Yes, with Residency Address: ______
______
☐ No, was not a resident of British Columbia
Signed by:
(Knowledgeable adult is one who knows the student’s parent/s and has knowledge of the facts respecting their decease and the matters set out in this document.)
Student: ______
Name of Knowledgeable Adult: ______
Signature of Knowledgeable ______Adult: Endorsement of Parish Priest or Leader at Place of Worship: Form C
Name of Parish or Place of Worship:
______
Name of Parish or Place of Worship:
I, ______, (Print Name of Parish Priest or Leader at Place of Worship)
I, ______, am (Print pleased Name of to Parish advise Priest that ______or Leader ______at Place of Worship) _
(Student’s first and last name)
am pleased to advise that ______and his family are: (Student’s first and last name)
and his family are: � Registered Parishioners � Registered Parishioners -‐ or -‐ -‐ or -‐ � Registered and Active Parishioners (Regularly Attend Mass) � Registered and Active Parishioners (Regularly Attend Mass)
Additional Additional Comments Comments about about the the Applicant Applicant and/or his family: and/or his family:
______
______Signature of Parish Priest or Signature Leader at of Place Parish of Worship: Priest or Leader at Place of Worship: Date: Date:
Student Information Sheet: Form D.1
This form is to be completed by a subject teacher of the student applying for Grades 1 –12. For students applying for Kindergarten, please complete Form D.2 on the back of this page.
C O N F I D E N T I A L – T O B E C O M P L E T E D B Y T H E A P P L I C A N T ’ S T E A C H E R O R A D M I N I S T R A T O R F O R G R A D E 1 - 1 2 ( F O R M D . 1 )
Student’s Name: Teacher’s Name:
Current Grade: School:
Generally Minimally Not Yet Exceeds Fully Meets Meets Meets Within General Organizational/Self-Discipline Skills
Ability to Work Independently
Work Habits
Reading Comprehension
Writing Skills
Mathematics Skills
Artistic Ability
Athletic Ability
Religious Studies
Homework Completion
Interaction with Peers Extra-Curricular: � Badminton � Basketball � Chess Club � Cross-Country � Floor Hockey
� Odyssey of the Mind � Soccer � Softball � Student Council � Track & Field
� Volleyball � Wrestling � Other ______
Service and Volunteering:
� Crossing Guard � Peer Helper � Play Day
� Office Duty � Morning Music � Other ______
Does the student have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)? No Yes
Special Placements/Recommendations:
Other important information:
Signature: Date:
Please send directly to: Ms. Margaret Vossen — Registrar 5400 Cartier Street, Vancouver BC V6M 3A5 Tel: 604-261-4285 Fax: 604-261-2284 Email: [email protected] Student Information Sheet: Form D.2
This This form form is is to to be completed be completed by a subject by a subject teacher teacher of of the the student student applying applying for Kindergarten. for Kindergarten. For all other applicants, For all please other applicants, use Form D.1. please use Form D.1.
C O N F I D E N T I A L – T O B E C O M P L E T E D B Y T H E A P P L I C A N T ’ S P R E S C H O O L T E A C H E R F O R K I N D E R G A R T E N ( F O R M D . 2 )
Student’s Name: Teacher’s Name:
Name of Preschool: Phone No. of School:
The objective of the following checklist is to give an overview of the student’s performance.
Experiencing Making Well Not Evident Difficulty Progress Developed
Behaves appropriately in class
Interacts well with others
Works well in group situations
Able to work independently
Listens attentively
Speaks politely and respectfully
Willing to share and take turns
Home is actively engaged
Demonstrates reading readiness (letter name & sound knowledge)
Does the student have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)? No Yes
Other important information:
Signature: Date:
Please send directly to: Please mail or fax directly to: Ms. MaMs.rga Margaretret Voss eVossenn — R e—g iRegistrarstrar 5400 Cartier5400 CartierStreet, VancouverStreet, Vancouver BC V6M BC3A5 V6M 3A5 Tel: (604)Tel: 261 604-261-4285-4285 Fax: (604) Fax: 261 604-261-2284-2284 Email: [email protected]
Application Form
APPLICATION FORM STUDENT INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Applicant’s Name: Applying for Grade:
(Surname) (First) (Middle) (Preferred) Starting September 20______(specify year)
Home Phone: Address:
City & Province: Postal Code:
Place of Birth: Date of Birth: Citizenship: mm-dd-yyyy Are you First Nations? □ Yes □ No Parent Email: Applicant’s Present School: (REQUIRED)
Religious Denomination: Home Parish:
Does your son have an Individual Education P lan (IEP) or a Case Management Plan (CMP) from his previous school? □ No □ Yes -‐ Please attach current and relevant supporting documents. Is your son currently in an ESL / Progra in a school in C/Canada □ No □ Yes -‐ Please indicate no. of years in this program ______Medical Information (allergies, special needs, physical, or emotional conditions): (Please attach any pertinent documents, test results, etc.)
Has your son been asked to leave or been suspended from another school? □ No □ Yes If yes, explain on a separate sheet. Name: Brother(s) at Grade: ancouver College Name: Grade:
Brother(s) Name: Grade: Applying to ancouver College Name: Grade:
Alumni Relatives: Name: Grad Year/Relationship:
Name: Grad Year/Relationship:
PARENTAL INFORMATION (ALL INFORMATION BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED.)
Father Mother
Name:
Citizenship:
Address: (if different from applicant’s) Phone Numbers: Work: Cell: Work: Cell:
Employer:
Occupation: SIGNATURE BOTH parents of the Applicant have jointly agreed to submit this application for consideration. The Applicant’s Parents/Guardians affirm that they have answered all questions fully and truthfully. The Administration of Vancouver College reserves the right to cease processing of the application for non-disclosure of information.
Parents’ Signatures: Date of Application:
this area Application Fee processed on: Received by: