1900 Edgewood Ave., Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 2Y1
Phone: 604 939-7367 Fax: 604 939-7930
January 6th, 2014
Dear Parent/Guardian:
In early January, our various schools will be hosting parent nights and information sessions regarding numerous program options available to students as they move to secondary schools.
At Montgomery Middle, our Grade 8 students transition to all secondary schools in the district and it is important that parents and students are aware of the types of programs available, the timelines for parents and information sessions, the cross-catchment procedure, applications and programming selections.
Information will be sent to you regarding the secondary school your child is scheduled to go to based on the information that you have provided in the student verification form. As well, relevant dates will be listed in our school newsletter; however, arrangements for getting your child to entrance exams and school tours ( other than our feeder schools- Centennial and Charles Best), along with gathering up application forms and returning programming sheets is the responsibility of the parent.
For parents of students with special needs or individualized learning, there is an information evening hosted by the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living on Tuesday,January 28, 2014 from 6:30-7:30 in the Gallery Room at Winslow Centre on 1100 Winslow Ave. Please RSVP Rachel at if interested in attending.
Cross-Catchment Protocol
If your child wishes to attend a different school than this/her catchment school, then the parent/guardian must fill out a Request For Cross–Catchment Transfer Form. Request for cross–catchment transfer forms will be available at February 7 until February 19, 2014. This is a first come first served process so it is extremely important you apply at the earliest possibility.
On January 24th, 2014, students will be given an opportunity to tour their secondary school in their catchment area. The counsellors from each of these secondary schools will meet with your child to discuss programming options at this time. Students can only attend a tour of their catchment school. If you are completing a Request For Cross–Catchment Transfer Form, you must attend the tour of your catchment school, not the school you are applying to attend.
PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS
Each Secondary school has a parent information evening outlining some information about their school. It is an opportunity for parents to become informed and ask any questions. Parents may attend the information evening of any school they choose. This is open to all parents and students.
CHARLES BEST SECONDARY:Thursday, January 16 at 7:00pm (tour is at 6:30pm)
CENTENNIAL SECONDARY: Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at 7pm
PINETREE SECONDARY:Thursday, January 9 at 7:00-8:30pm
(honours info will be covered in this session)
Tour of school at 6:15-7pm
GLENEAGLE SECONDARY:Wednesday, January 15 at 7pm
Honours info at 7:30-8:00pm
Talons info night isWed. Jan 8at 7pm (Talons is the gifted
program). Tour of school at 6:30pm
HERITAGE WOODS SEC:Monday, January 20 at 7:00pm
TERRY FOX SECONDARY:Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30pm
PORT MOODY SECONDARY:IB (International Baccalaureate) Program Info nights Jan.6 at 7:00-8:30pm (you only need to attend one of the IB info sessions) and on Jan. 8, at 7-8:30pm. Feb. 6 at 7pm is a general info session for future grade 9 students
INQUIRY HUB:Thursday, January 16 at 7:00pm
HONOURS APPLICATIONS
CENTENNIAL SECONDARY-Accelerated Math Entrance Exam - Tuesday January 28th 9am- 11am
PINETREE SECONDARY-Honours applications are due Friday January 17th by 4pm
GLENEAGLE SECONDARY- Honours testing on January 24th
HERITGAGE WOODS - Honours testing on January 24th
PORT MOODY SECONDARY- IB PROGRAM-IB application due January 23rd
IB intake assessment January 25th 9am-2pm
You may view information about the above or any other Secondary School, their programming and important information and dates by going to: and clicking on the school.
In preparation for the transition to high school, I would encourage students and parents to explore the many opportunities within our school district by looking at the websites of the various schools within our district and the different types of programs they offer.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 604-939-7367 or by email
Sincerely,
Megan Carruthes
Counsellor,
Montgomery Middle School
Tel: (604) 939-7367
Email: