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!
