New grade 1-12 applications for 2011-2012 are due TODAY, Friday, February 25th at 4:00 PM - our regular office-closing time.
Applications received after this time will be considered after all applications received by the deadline have been processed. Late applicants MUST furnish a Psychological-Educational assessment as part of their package.
For those of you who have applied on time - see you on March 4th!!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Application Deadline - Feb 25th!
The application deadline for grades 1-11 is nearly here! In order to participate in the March 4 assessment, your application needs to be in to the school by 4 PM on Feb 25th. This gives us time to review hundreds of applications prior to testing day.
If you DO get your application in by Feb 25th, the student comes on March 4th for assessment day, starting with room assignments at 8:45 AM. You will not receive a confirmation or invitation, just come! For more details about that day, check the "admissions" pages of the school website, and/or watch this blog.
If you DO get your application in by Feb 25th, the student comes on March 4th for assessment day, starting with room assignments at 8:45 AM. You will not receive a confirmation or invitation, just come! For more details about that day, check the "admissions" pages of the school website, and/or watch this blog.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Teacher References
Many parents find it difficult to get a Teacher referral. In spite of the fact that Westmount staff have always been willing to fill out referrals and assessments for students wishing to try other programs, the courtesy is not returned by a number of other schools.
If your Teacher - or his/her Principal - is unwilling to fill out the Teacher referral, the first option is to ask someone else who knows your child well: a soccer coach, a piano teacher, someone who has taught religious or cultural lessons to your child....
If you are unable to obtain a Teacher referral, send the rest of your materials to us, along with a note indicating that your teacher was unwilling/unable to complete the form. While we hope to receive a referral for each applicant, we do understand that in many cases this is not possible.
One further note: if your Teacher is willing to fill out the form but wants to fax it directly to us, the fax number is 403.249.3412. This machine is in the same office as all other registration materials so we WILL match up the referral form to the rest of your child's application!
If your Teacher - or his/her Principal - is unwilling to fill out the Teacher referral, the first option is to ask someone else who knows your child well: a soccer coach, a piano teacher, someone who has taught religious or cultural lessons to your child....
If you are unable to obtain a Teacher referral, send the rest of your materials to us, along with a note indicating that your teacher was unwilling/unable to complete the form. While we hope to receive a referral for each applicant, we do understand that in many cases this is not possible.
One further note: if your Teacher is willing to fill out the form but wants to fax it directly to us, the fax number is 403.249.3412. This machine is in the same office as all other registration materials so we WILL match up the referral form to the rest of your child's application!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Family Day Weekend - Holiday Hours
We are here to receive student applications on Thursday, Feb 17 and Friday, Feb 18 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, but we will not be here on Family Day, Monday, Feb 21.
Our elementary office is in room 104, main floor, north east (elementary) wing at 2519 Richmond Rd SW. Applications may also be faxed to 403.249.3412, scanned and emailed to registrar@westmountcharter.com .
Our elementary office is in room 104, main floor, north east (elementary) wing at 2519 Richmond Rd SW. Applications may also be faxed to 403.249.3412, scanned and emailed to registrar@westmountcharter.com .
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
No IPP or Psych-Ed Assessment??
We've had a number of questions about whether you need a Psychological-Educational assessment and/or IPP (individualized program plan) in order to apply for Westmount.
If you get your application to us by Feb 25, you DO NOT NEED either of these. It is helpful for us to see these documents if you already have them, but don't rush out to get a Psych-Ed assessment if you don't have one already, and don't push your school for a hasty IPP if you don't already have one in place.
Applications are due on Feb 25, and March 4 is assessment day!
If you get your application to us by Feb 25, you DO NOT NEED either of these. It is helpful for us to see these documents if you already have them, but don't rush out to get a Psych-Ed assessment if you don't have one already, and don't push your school for a hasty IPP if you don't already have one in place.
Applications are due on Feb 25, and March 4 is assessment day!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Application season is now on!
Application forms for all grades from 1 to 12 are now available! To find the correct form, follow the "links to admission pages" on the right hand side of this blog page, for the appropriate grade level (1-5, 6-8 or 9-12).
If the "application forms are not yet available" page displays when you click on the download link, you are not working from the most recent version of the web page. Just hit F5, or the "refresh" button of your web browser, to access the page that was posted on Thursday night.
Application forms and all documentation needs to reach the school by Friday, February 25th!
If the "application forms are not yet available" page displays when you click on the download link, you are not working from the most recent version of the web page. Just hit F5, or the "refresh" button of your web browser, to access the page that was posted on Thursday night.
Application forms and all documentation needs to reach the school by Friday, February 25th!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Mid-High Information Night
The information night for grade 6-12 applicants and their parents is this THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th starting at 7:00 PM. It is very slippery in the area surrounding the school, so please give lots of extra time to get here safely! Parking is available in the staff/student lot south of the school. On-street parking is very limited, and all parking restrictions are vigorously enforced.
At 9:00 PM, mid-high applications will be available, ONLINE ONLY. Just go to the "apply for mid grades" or "apply for high school" links.
At 9:00 PM, mid-high applications will be available, ONLINE ONLY. Just go to the "apply for mid grades" or "apply for high school" links.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Elementary Applications Now Available!
Download your Elementary Application pakcage at the following link, or via the "apply for elementary grades" page: http://www.westmountcharter.com/pdfs/EL_APPLY_2011.pdf
The Teacher Reference is often the hardest form to get completed, so speak with your child's teacher right away! If the teacher is unable to fill out the questionnaire, please refer to the "checklist" at the front of the application package.
The Teacher Reference is often the hardest form to get completed, so speak with your child's teacher right away! If the teacher is unable to fill out the questionnaire, please refer to the "checklist" at the front of the application package.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Elementary Info Night is TONIGHT
Starting at 7:00 PM sharp in Westmount's Main Gym, our Elementary Information is TONIGHT, Thursday, February 3rd. The evening begins with a general presentation in the Main Gym, then we'll move to grade groups where you may ask more grade-specific questions. We will be done by 8:30 PM.
Please make child-care arrangements for your children. This evening is very detailed and is designed for the parents!
Parking is available in the staff/student lot south of the school. There is a small amount of on-street parking available but be careful - you WILL be ticketed if you're in a no parking zone or no stopping zone, or incorrectly parked in a restricted parking area.
And a reminder... application forms will be available ONLINE ONLY starting at 9:00 PM tonight, Feb 3rd. Just go to the "apply for elementary grades" link on www.westmountcharter.com
Please make child-care arrangements for your children. This evening is very detailed and is designed for the parents!
Parking is available in the staff/student lot south of the school. There is a small amount of on-street parking available but be careful - you WILL be ticketed if you're in a no parking zone or no stopping zone, or incorrectly parked in a restricted parking area.
And a reminder... application forms will be available ONLINE ONLY starting at 9:00 PM tonight, Feb 3rd. Just go to the "apply for elementary grades" link on www.westmountcharter.com
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