Student Transfer Process: February 18 – 22, 2013

Family of Schools

Special Notes

FAQ

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NOTE: Students NEW to the Greater Victoria School District need to follow the steps outlined under New Applicants to Mount Doug.

Students currently enrolled in the Greater Victoria School District who want to move to a school outside of their designated family of schools must complete the Student Transfer Application Form (see below).

The Mount Douglas Secondary Family of Schools

Elementary	Designated Middle	Designated Secondary
Campus View	Arbutus	Mount Douglas
Frank Hobbs

The Process - Student Transfer Application Form

The following steps are necessary to transfer:

1. Complete the Student Transfer Form which will be available at all schools by Feb. 18, 2013. Parents are to fill out, date and sign the form.
2. You should contact the secondary school you are currently attending or would be designated to attend and request an appointment to meet with the Principal or administrator to advise of your intent to transfer and have them sign the transfer form. You do not need to call or meet with the Principal at the school you are requesting to transfer to.
3. Parents mail, fax or deliver the completed Student Transfer Form to the School District office by Feb 22, 2013. The Fax # is 250-475-4112.

   Greater Victoria School District
   556 Boleskine Rd
   PO Box 700
   Victoria V8W 2R1

Transfer requests are reviewed with school space in mind, and students receive written confirmation from the district office by March 29, 2013. When students complete a transfer, they will be considered members of the new Family of Schools.

Late Student Transfer Process: March 25 – April 2, 2013

No transfers for students within School District 61 will take place between Feb 23 and March 24. From March 25 – April 2, you are to contact the administration at your current or pathway school. After April 2nd, you must also contact the administration at your current or pathway school to discuss the transfer request before applying to Mount Doug.

Frequently Asked Questions For Students Wishing to Transfer to Mount Doug

Q: Should students applying for District Programs available at Mount Doug complete a Student Transfer Form?

A: The transfer form is not required if accepted to a District Program such as the Challenge Program.

Q: What district programs are available at Mount Doug?

Career Prep: Entrepreneurship/Marketing; CAD Drafting; Challenge Program

Q: What if we miss the deadline for completing a Student Transfer Form?

A: After Feb 22nd students are asked to contact Mount Doug to complete an application to put their names on a wait list. No transfers will take place from Feb 23 to March 24. A Late Student Transfer Process will take place March 25 – April 2, 2013.

Q. What if I miss the Late Student Transfer process?

Students may still submit an application to attend Mount Doug. However, requests will be reviewed with school space and timetable limitations in mind. Where space is limited, priority will go to those families who are living within the Mount Doug family of schools catchment area.

Q: How do I find out what my catchment school is?

For the English program, please visit our School District website at http://schoollocator.baragar.com/bc61/search.cfm.

Q: Can I play sports at Mount Doug if I transfer from another school?

Students who are planning to transfer must be aware that a change of school might affect their eligibility to play school sports.

Q: How do I get information about courses at Mount Doug?

Information about Mount Doug and the courses offered can be found in the Course Guide.