Communication Out
In September 2015, 5000 of 9000 students will be in a different school
than they are currently attending.
 Parent/student information sessions are being scheduled for all
schools beginning in November
 A new website will be launched for the reconfiguration. The site will
include all information for students, parents, teachers and the
community related to the transition
 New information and frequently asked questions will be added to
the website regularly.
 A Transitions Forward 2015 logo will ensure all related
communication has a consistent visual identity that will clearly stand
out.
Grade Reconfiguration
The grade configuration in all schools as of September will be:
 Elementary K-5
 Middle 6-8
 Secondary 9-12
The exception will be École John Stubbs Memorial School which will
become a dual entry French Immersion school for students K- 8. An
English program will no longer be offered at this school.
From Geographic Zones to Families of Schools
Benefits of Reconfiguration
 Replace the aging Belmont Secondary School with two
new secondary schools;
 Align the grade configuration system within the district
and with neighbouring districts (Greater Victoria and
Saanich School Districts);
 Ensure that continued student growth can be
accommodated in the District
Elementary Students
 All elementary schools will be K-5 with the exception of of
École John Stubbs Memorial School which will become an
exclusively dual entry French Immersion school for students K- 8
 Current English K-4 students attending École John Stubbs will
attend Crystal View
 Current Crystal View grade 5 & 6 students will attend Dunsmuir
Middle School
Middle School Students
 All middle schools will become grades 6-8 with the exception
of École John Stubbs which will become an exclusively dual
entry French Immersion school for students K- 8
 All current Grade 7 students will remain at their current school
and transition into Grade 8. The only exception will be the
current École John Stubbs English grade 5/6/7students who will
attend Dunsmuir
 Current Belmont zone middle school students in Grades 8 and
9 will be automatically registered as an in-catchment student
at their designated high school (Royal Bay or Belmont).
Secondary Students
 All Grade 9-11 Belmont Zone students will be assigned to either
Belmont Secondary School or Royal Bay Secondary School
based on their home address.
 Both secondary schools will offer a comprehensive graduation
program that reflects the core competencies, skills and
knowledge that students need to succeed in the 21st century.
 Parents who wish their child to attend an out- of-catchment
secondary school (e.g. Royal Bay catchment but wishing to
attend Belmont) need to complete a School Change Request
Form by Friday, December 12th, 2014.
French Immersion
 École John Stubbs Memorial School will become a dual entry French
Immersion school for students K-Grade 8. An English program will no longer be
offered at this school.
 Late French Immersion will be offered for students in grade 6 at École John
Stubbs Memorial School
 Parents wanting to register their child for French Immersion can go directly to
either École John Stubbs Memorial School (K-8) or Millstream Elementary School
(K-3)
 École Poirier will offer French Immersion K-5, Journey Middle School will offer
French Immersion grades 6-8 and late immersion beginning in grade 6.
 For students in Grades 9-12, French Immersion will be offered at Belmont
Secondary School and Edward Milne Community School.
Academy/Specialty Programs
 Middle School
 Spencer Middle School
Hockey
 Dunsmuir Middle School
Soccer, Dance
 Journey Middle School
Hockey
 Secondary School
 Belmont Secondary School
Hockey, Cosmetology,
Automotive
 Royal Bay Secondary School
Dance, Soccer, Culinary Arts
 Edward Milne Community School
Hockey, Soccer, Culinary Arts
Staffing Impacts
Student movement will create vacancies in some schools and the need for
staffing in other schools
Teachers (STA)
 Teacher staffing needs will be determined following the completion of
student courses selections
 The post and fill process for teachers will start at the beginning of April
following the process outlined in the collective agreement.
Support Staff (CUPE)
 The post and fill process for CUPE support staff will follow the process
outlined in the collective agreement.
Timelines
 November
 Communication plan to Principals/Vice-Principals and all school staff
 Transition plan communicated with SPEAC
 Transitions Forward 2015 website launched.
 Parent information session at Belmont Secondary School (6:30 – 7:30) for
parents of students attending Belmont regarding transition to new Belmont or
Royal Bay.
 Parent/student meetings (all schools).
 School Planning Council (SPC) evening at EMCS.
 December
 Catchment/transition Information home to students/parents with report
cards.
Timelines
 January
 Secondary students complete course selections.
 Parent information sessions for elementary students transitioning to middle
schools:
 Mon, January 12th, 2015 (6:30 – 7:30 pm) - École John Stubbs Memorial
School (also for Grade 6 Late French Immersion)
 Tues, January 13th, 2015 (6:30 – 7:30 pm) - Dunsmuir Middle School
 Wed, January 14th, 2015 (6:30 – 7:30 pm) - Spencer Middle School
 Thurs, January 15th, 2015 (6:30 – 7:30 pm) - Journey Middle School
 Middle school students complete course selections
 Registrations for middle school academies, out-of-catchment transfers and
late French Immersion.
 School Change Request Forms due (middle schools).
Timelines
 February
 Students course selection input into BCeSIS/MyEDBC.
 March
 Staffing needs to be finalized and layoff letters issued to teachers as required.
 April
 Post and fill teacher vacancies.
 May/June
 Complete posting and filling of teacher and support staff vacancies.
 Ongoing work for curriculum implementation.
 Determine resources required for reconfigured schools.
 Packing and disassembly of equipment (late June).
Timelines
 July/August
 Physical move. Set up equipment in reconfigured schools.
 September
 Reconfiguration complete
 New schools open
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