School Administration
Student Registration
HRSB Registration will take place from
February 1, 2013 to March 1, 2013
(Late Registration Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2013)
Students will register for all programs (English and French Immersion) at the school serving the area (neighbourhood) in which they reside.
Primary Program
- A child must have reached his/her fifth birthday on or before December 31, 2013.
- Parents/guardians must present the child’s birth certificate, proof of residence, health card number and expiry date at the time of registration.
- Each school will publicize its dates for primary orientation.
Early French Immersion Program (Grade Primary)
- The Early French Immersion Program is guaranteed to students who live within areas of eligibility of the Halifax Regional School Board and who register by March 1, 2013.
- For further information regarding eligibility, click here or contact the principal of your neighbourhood school.
Late French Immersion (Grade Seven)
- The Late French Immersion Program is guaranteed to students who live within areas of eligibility of the Halifax Regional School Board and who register by March 1, 2013.
- For further information regarding eligibility, click here or contact the principal of your neighbourhood school.
Out of Area Requests
- Parents/guardians may seek placement for their child in a school outside of the neighbourhood in which they reside under the guidelines of the Creating School Populations Policy.
- Parents/guardians may obtain an Out-of-Area Request form at their child's neighbourhood school. Once completed, parents/guardians must forward the Out-of-Area Request form to the requested school on or after April 2, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.
- Alternatively, parents/guardians may complete the online Out-of-Area Request form at www.hrsb.ca beginning on April 2, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. The electronic submission is automatically sent to the receiving school. Click here to learn more about the online option.
Early Learning Opportunities Program
- This program is offered at Harbour View, Joseph Howe, Nelson Whynder, Rockingstone Heights and South Woodside schools.
- Only children living within the boundaries of these schools, as well as St. Joseph’s–A. McKay, may register for the program. Students living within the boundaries of St. Joseph’s–A. McKay must register for the program at Joseph Howe.
- To be eligible, a child must have reached his/her fourth birthday on or before December 31, 2013. Out-of-Area requests do not apply for the Early Learning Opportunities program.
frequently asked questions
Why is registration held so early?
Registration is conducted in February. Schools need accurate registration information to ensure appropriate resources are in schools by September.
How do I register my child?
Complete a registration form - print from the list below or pick one up from your local school.
The school will need:
- proof of residency such as a current utility bill, driver's license, lease agreement, etc.
- proof of your child's date of birth
- the completed registration form (including your child's Nova Scotia Health Card)
How do I know which school my child should attend?
To confirm which school your child should attend, try our Home Address Lookup.
Where can I find more information on my child's school?
- You can access the School Finder tool on the left side of our home page.
- Select the school name from the drop down menu, then click the "GO" button.
- Additional information is also available by choosing: Departments, School Administration, School Directory.
What child care options are there?
Several school locations operate EXCEL child care programs.
- Early registration for current participants (Students enrolled in 2012-2013) in the Before and/or After school program will be held on April 29 through May 5, 2013.
- General registration for all new program applicants will begin on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 8 am.
- Priority enrollment will be offered to those applicants enrolling in full-time (5 days per week) combination programs, followed by part-time enrollees based on the desired number of days. The date and time applications are received by EXCEL will also be considered when comparing applications with an equal number of day requirements.
For further information regarding the EXCEL Child Care Program, click here.
More Frequently Asked Questions
For additional information concerning registration, you can also contact the principal of your neighbourhood school.
2013-2014 FORMS AND BROCHURES
FORMS
Parents/guardians registering their son/daughter for grade Primary must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2013 and show a Birth Certificate or Passport verifying this to school personnel.