Children turning four (4) years of age on or before December 31st of the current year and students who are new to the Near North District School Board are welcome to register by following the steps below.
Find your zoned school using the Eligibility Query School Locator before completing the registration package.
Please note that if you are directed to and register at E.W. Norman or E.T. Carmichael Public Schools, your student will be attending the new Maple View Public School, 790 Norman Ave.
Select your preferred method of registration.
Electronic: Download your preferred file type (PDF or WORD) and complete the Registration Form on your electronic device. If registering on your phone, please download the PDF form, save it, and reopen for the best results. Once complete, email the registration file as an attachment directly to registrations@nearnorthschools.ca. Supporting documentation (proof of age and proof of address) should also be attached to this email in the form of a picture or scan.
Paper Form: Download and print the printer-friendly Registration Form. Once complete, call your eligible school to arrange a time to drop off the form and supporting documentation. Please note: Schools are closed over the summer and will re-open August 28, 2023.
Over the phone: Call your eligible school to make an appointment to complete the Registration Form over the phone. Once complete, the supporting documentation must be dropped off or emailed to the school. Please note: Schools are closed over the summer and will re-open August 28, 2023.
Schools will contact families to confirm receipt of the Registration Form and discuss next steps.
Parents of school-aged children must provide their child's vaccination information to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit. Students without the required vaccines will receive a notice asking for updated immunization information. For more information, please visit MyHealthUnit.ca.
If you have any questions regarding the registration process or require assistance please call your eligible school.
AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 REGISTRATION:
- Junior Kindergarten - children must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2023.
- Senior Kindergarten - children must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2023.
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
While the transition into school for students with special needs might require a little more planning, the staff at NNDSB are happy to assist parents in making the transition to school as easy as possible. With the help of our Special Education Department, we will work alongside parents and community services to develop a program that meets your child’s needs. Reach out to your school to begin planning for a successful and safe school start-up!
“In any given classroom, children may demonstrate a wide range of strengths and needs. Kindergarten educators plan programs that recognize this diversity and design tasks that respect the children’s particular abilities so that every child can derive the greatest possible benefit from the learning process.”
