Words (Core Vocabulary)
- school district / catchment / boundary school
- enrol / register / placement / waitlist
- French Immersion / ELL (English Language Learner) / resource teacher
- kindergarten / elementary / middle / secondary
- transcript / report card / proof of address / birth certificate
- immunization record / medical form / emergency contact
- school supplies list / agenda / classroom newsletter
- transportation / school bus / bus pass / route
- PAC / PTA (Parent Advisory Council) / fundraiser / field trip
- before/after-school care / pickup authorization
Phrases (Ask, submit, clarify)
- I’d like to register my child for Grade [X] at [school]—what documents are required?
- We live at [address]—is this our catchment school?
- Could you confirm start/end times and drop-off/pickup routines?
- Does the school offer ELL support or French Immersion?
- Who should I contact about the bus route and pass?
- Attached are proof of address and immunization records.
Writing a parent email
- Subject: Question about Grade 3 registration—[Child’s Name]
- Hello [Teacher/Office], I’m writing to confirm documents for registration and ask about before/after-school care availability. Thank you!
Contextual Examples (Natural, everyday)
- Office call: **I’m new to the district—**how do I register, and are there spots at our catchment school?
- Email to teacher: **Hi Ms. Lee—**could you share the school supplies list and PE days?
- Bus question: Which stop serves [street], and what time is pickup?
Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)
Registration
- check your catchment
- submit documents
- provide proof of address
- complete the medical form
- join a waitlist
School info
- confirm start/end times
- review the newsletter
- request ELL support
- apply for French Immersion
Communication
- email the office/teacher
- attach records
- ask about bus routes
- cc both parents/guardians
Canadian Cultural Context (How to sound natural & polite)
- Registration usually needs proof of address, birth certificate, and immunization.
- Schools share info by newsletters, agendas, and email; short, polite emails are appreciated.
- PAC/PTA organizes events and fundraising—families are welcome to join or volunteer.
Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)
- Catchment check: “We live at [address]—is [school] our catchment and are there spaces for Grade [X]?”
- Docs send: “Attached are my child’s birth certificate and proof of address—anything else needed?”
- Bus: “Who do I contact to set up a bus pass and see the route?”