School Registration Information
January 17, 2025
New for the 2025/26 school year...
WSD is streamlining the student registration process for all WSD schools for the upcoming2025/26 academic year.
Below are key dates, information and FAQs that are helpful for families.
Key dates:
February 10 Catchment school registration opens for new students.
All students must register with their catchment schools first. If your child is returning to their current school, there is no need to register. Online Registration opens at 9:00 AM.
March 3 School of Choice applications open for within-division students and outside-division students.
Online applications open at 9:00 AM.
May 15 School of Choice applications close.
FAQs
Q: What school should my child attend?
To determine the school that serves your home address, use our Find A School tool. Search your street name and click on the map to see your child's early, middle or senior years schools, as well as schools your child can attend for WSD language programs.
Q: Can my child take the school bus?
Students in Nursery through Grade 6, who attend their catchment-area school and live over 1.6 km away, are eligible for WSD transportation. Requests for transportation must be made at the school the child is registered at. Students must be registered first prior to requesting transportation. Transportation is not provided for students in Grade 7 or higher.
Q: Why is it important for my child to attend their catchment area school?
Attending catchment area schools is beneficial because:
1. Children can walk or bike to school and stay with neighborhood peers.
2. It ensures all schools maintain healthy programs and diverse offerings.
3. It supports small class sizes for better learning environments.
4. Schools receive funding based on their catchment area.
5. It helps avoid extra expenses and resource strain.
Q: Can my child attend a school outside our catchment area?
Yes, you can apply but acceptance is not guaranteed. It depends on the school’s space and resources. The provincial guidelines prioritize:
1. Students designated for that school.
2. Students within the Winnipeg School Division.
3. Students outside of Winnipeg School Division.
Q: Can my child visit open houses outside our catchment area?
Ideally, schools hosting information sessions should only host students from their designated feeder schools within the same catchment area, or those interested in attending for specialty programming. Visiting schools outside the catchment area is notencouraged to ensure proper alignment with divisional policies.
Q: When can I apply for a School of Choice for my child?
First, all students must register with their catchment schools first BEFORE applying for aSchool of Choice. Applications for School of Choice are accepted for the next school yearbetween March 3 and May 15. WSD will inform families of application results by the lastweek of the current school year, at the latest.
Q: How can I apply for a School of Choice for my child?
The School of Choice application process is different for students, depending on whether they live in Winnipeg School Division. Within-Division StudentsEmail a K-12 Within-Division application form to schoolsofchoice@wsd1.org no later than May 15. A printed copy can be dropped off at Superintendent’s Office, Winnipeg School Division, 1577 Wall Street East no later than May 15. Outside-Division StudentsEmail a Outside-Division application form to schoolsofchoice@wsd1.org no later than May15. A printed copy can be dropped off at Superintendent’s Office, Winnipeg School Division, 1577 Wall Street East no later than May 15. Four signed copies of the form are no longer required.
All School of Choice Applications are time-stamped and processed in accordance withprovincial guidelines.
Q: What vocational schools are available in the Winnipeg School Division?
The division offers two vocational senior years schools:
1. Tec Voc: For Grades 9-12, providing outstanding vocational and academic programming.
2. RB Russell: For Grades 9-12, combining excellent vocational programs with rich academics.
Q: What are the options for alternative senior years programs in the Winnipeg SchoolDivision?
Winnipeg School Division offers:
1. Argyle Alternative School: For Grades 10-12 with a personalized, project-basedapproach, supported by Big Picture Learning principles.
2. Children of the Earth: For Grades 9-12 school focused on Indigenous ways of being, supported by Big Picture Learning principles.
Q: Are there any specialized language programs other than French for early and middle years students?
Yes, WSD offers language programs at:
Brock Corydon: Hebrew Bilingual (K-6)
Earl Grey: Spanish bilingual (K-8)
École Stanley Knowles School: Punjabi bilingual (N-8)
Isaac Brock: Cree and Anishinaabemowin language (N-8)
Niji Mahkwa: Indigenous cultural and language school (N-8)
Meadows West: Filipino bilingual (N-8)
Ralph Brown: Ukranian bilingual (K-8)
Q: What international and sports programs are available for senior years students?
WSD provides:
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at École Kelvin High School for Grades 10-12.
Hockey and Softball Academies at Collège Churchill High School for Grades 7-12.
Q: Are entrance exams required for my child to join specialized programs?
No, entrance exams are not required for any program. All learners are welcome to registerfor the program of their choice, such as French Immersion, Vocational, InternationalBaccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), or others. Families are encouraged toreview and understand the program's expectations before enrolling.
For more student registration & enrolment forms, click here
For any information regarding Temporary Resident Registration, click here
Online Pre-registration 2024 - 2025: Information, Instructions and Important Documents
The grade 8 preregistrations (grade 7 going to grade 8) will occur on February 20, 2024 AM.
The grade 9 preregistrations (grade 8 going to grade 9) will occur on February 20, 2024 PM.
Students will be pre-registering online on the WSD1 portal for option classes only. There will be a short write up of the options classes to choose from. We will be printing the option form for parents/guardians to sign.
To ensure the students have their option classes honoured .
The due date for grade 7 students going into grade 8 and grade 8 students going into grade 9 to return their form is February 21, 2024.
Grade 9 to 12 Preregistrations will begin with a grade level assembly on February 12, 2024.
(E.A.L. students will have a presentation in class on February 14, 2024.)
-grade 9 students going to grade 10
-grade 10 students going to grade 11
-grade 11 students going to grade 12
-non-graduating and returning grade 12 students
The purpose of the assemblies will be to discuss courses available at Gordon Bell. Students will be given a Course Pre-Selection Planning Sheet. Students are encouraged to speak with their teachers and parent(s) / guardian(s) and refer to the following documents on the school’s website to assist in course selection:
For students entering Grades 7, 8 & 9:
- Gordon Bell Grades 7 – 9 2024 – 2025 Handbook
- Pre-Registration Course Selection Sheets (in case student misplaced theirs)
For students entering Grades 10, 11 & 12 (including non-graduating and returning grade 12 students):
- Gordon Bell High School 2024 – 2025 Handbook
- Pre-Registration Course Selection Sheets (in case student misplaced theirs)
- Graduation Requirements & Graduation Credit Check Sheet
- Math Information Sheet
- English Information Sheet
- Post-Secondary Requirements
- Off-Campus Pre-Apprenticeship Program - Electrical Trades Technology
Important Information for All current Students
- Students are encouraged to speak with their teachers as well as parent(s) / guardian(s) and refer to the support documents below to assist in course selection.
- Senior High Students (Grades 10 – 12) will be called to pre-register for the 2024 – 2025 school year between Wednesday, February 14th and Friday, February 16th in the computer lab or their classroom. An all call will be made on Tuesday, February 20th for any students who may have been absent on those dates.
- Upon completion of pre-registration on the computer, all students will be given a printed copy of their registration package that needs to be signed and dated on every page by the parent/guardian or 18+ student.
- Please be sure to go over the address and contact information and make any changes with a pen prior to returning the pre-registration package.
- The signed pre-registration package must be returned to the main office no later than Wednesday, February 21st. All students who return their signed pre-registration package by this date will be entered for a raffle and be eligible to win some amazing prizes!
- Please note that a student is not officially registered until this signed paperwork is received.
- By signing a pre-registration package and returning it to the school, it will save valuable time.
- Leaving registration for the 2024-2024 school year until August or September, will mean that students will need to provide a proof of residence in order to register. Courses that they need or want may also be full at that time.
Get your signed pre-registrations in early to improve your chances of getting the classes you want!
If you have any questions, please email your assigned counsellor or support Teacher:
Ms. Shams: Grades 7 & 8
fshams@wsd1.org
Ms. Wynnobel: Rising Sun & Main Campus: Grades 9, Grades 10-12, last names A-J
kwynnobel@wsd1.org
Ms. Vieira: Fresh Start, New Directions, Senior Off Campus & Main Campus: Grades 10-12, last names K-Z
svieira@wsd1.org