As students settle back into their daily routines after the winter break, the West Vancouver School District is busily planning ahead for next September.
Registration for the 2014/2015 school year begins Jan. 15 for elementary and high school students who live outof-district or outside the catchment area of their school of choice (but within the West Vancouver district).
Meanwhile, a number of open houses and parent information sessions for those interested in the district's special programs are planned for this month. Open house dates for sports academies are scheduled for Jan. 21, 22, 23 and 27.
Among the school district's special offerings is the International Baccalaureate program for kindergarten through Grade 12. Advanced placement courses are offered at both Rockridge and Sentinel secondary schools. The ACE-IT Carpentry program, for students interested in a career in carpentry and related trades, and the YELL (Young Entrepreneurship and Leadership Launchpad) course, are both options for high school students.
The District Honour Choir is the latest addition to the district's lineup of music, art and drama programs. And when it comes to athletics there are five premier sports academies to choose from, including baseball, hockey, soccer, tennis and, as of the 2013/2014 school year, basketball.
Visit sd45.bc.ca for online registration forms and to find out more about upcoming sports academy, AP, IB and Grade 8 information evenings.
