2. 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.

3. 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.

4. From Geographic Zones to Families of Schools

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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).

8. 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 21 st 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.

9. 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.

10. Academy/Specialty Programs  Middle School  Spencer Middle School Hockey  Dunsmuir Middle SchoolSoccer, Dance  Journey Middle SchoolHockey  Secondary School  Belmont Secondary SchoolHockey, Cosmetology, Automotive  Royal Bay Secondary SchoolDance, Soccer, Culinary Arts  Edward Milne Community SchoolHockey, Soccer, Culinary Arts

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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).

14. 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).

15. Timelines  July/August  Physical move. Set up equipment in reconfigured schools.  September  Reconfiguration complete  New schools open

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