The registering school will contact you to finalize the registration process. You will be required to present original copies of all required registration documents. The school will verify the information on the registration application and review the required registration documents. Once complete, your child will be enrolled at their designated school.
What documents do I need to bring with me?
When you meet with the school in person, you will be required to present original documents. The school will only view and verify the documents; they will not make or retain copies.
Birthdate documentation:
One of the following must be presented:
- birth certificate
- certified statement of live birth
- birth registration, Canadian citizenship card
- Canadian permanent resident card
- confirmation of permanent resident
- certificate of Indian Status Card
- passport
- baptismal certificate
- registration of adoption
- record of landing
- report pursuant to the immigration and refugee protection act
- student authorization/study permit
Current home address:
One of the following documents, showing the student's current primary home address, must be presented:
- property tax assessment
- lease/rental agreement
- ownership title
- proof of purchase agreement for the primary residence
- utility bill in the name of the parent(s)/guardian(s)
- letter of residency
- statutory declaration
Note: driver’s licences and cell phone bills will not be accepted.
Canadian citizenship or residency status:
One of the following must be presented:
- Canadian birth certificate
- Canadian citizenship card
- permanent resident card
- confirmation of permanent residency
- report pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- record of landing
- study permit
- work permit
Legal documentation defining custody and access, if applicable
Copies of these records will be kept and filed in the student’s Ontario Student Record (OSR).
Record of Immunization:
A record of immunization is also requested. It should be submitted directly to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) to meet the requirements of the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) to collect and maintain immunization records for every child registered in school. For further immunization details, contact the SMDHU at 1-877-721-7520.