Little Steps/Big Steps Registration

Legal Verification: We require a copy of a legal document that provides proof of legal name, age and citizenship or immigration status. Any of the following documents are acceptable to copy: Canadian birth certificate, adoption papers, permanent resident card, student study permit, parent work permit or parent study permit.

Write the student’s legal surname (last name) and given names below. These are the names on the student’s birth certificate, adoption papers or other legal documents listed above. If the student uses a different first or last name, there is space at the end of this section (preferred names

You do not have to provide information about medical concerns, but the information could be crucial to the well-being of the student. Are there any serious medical conditions you would like the school to be aware of that affect the student? 

The Education Act defines a parent as a legal guardian of the child. Legal Guardianship is legally defined in section 20 of the Family Law Act, Part 1 Division 5 of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act or Section 23 of the Family Law Act. Legal Guardianship may also be established by a temporary or permanent guardianship order under the Child Welfare Act, or by way of a court order or agreement in accordance with the Family Law Act. Please identify the legal guardians of the child being enrolled. If there are questions as to whether an individual is a parent or guardian pursuant to the legal definitions, please contact the school principal for assistance.

An “emergency contact person” is someone other than the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s).

**Please note if Babysitter or Daycare is different than Emergency Contact # please provide it below:

Guardians of the student must be identified to ensure each party’s rights are respected. If an order exists affecting guardianship rights or custody or access rights, a copy of the order will be required to be placed in the student record. In rare instances a child may be designated as “protected” if a court issues a restraining order under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, the Family Law Act, the Young Offenders Act or similar legislation.

Note: The provision of sibling information is optional and is collected for communication and planning purposes.

Under Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, we need to establish consent to use your email address provided below for the purposes of communicating with you. We use email addresses to contact you regarding your child’s attendance and progress. We will also send your email address an invitation to subscribe to school announcements. For more information about the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation please visit www.fightspam.gc.ca.

I hereby certify the above information to be true, correct, and complete. I have also identified all guardians for this student.

(This registration document must be dated and signed by the parent, guardian or independent student)

The information collected on this form is required to allow ECACS to fulfill its obligations under the Education Act, the Regulations, and through the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.These obligations are to provide a safe and secure environment, protect the student’s rights and determine eligibility for particular programs and funding. The information will be made available to employees of East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Division, its authorized agents, and the Board of Trustees, within thescope of their roles and responsibilities, and to individuals working with the students in schools and to Alberta Education on a need to know basis. The information will be used for authorized programs and activities that are a part of normal school life

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the collection or intended uses of this information, please contact the school principal.

 The personal information collected on this form is part of the Division registration process and is authorized under the provisions of the Education Act and its regulations and under Section 33(c) of the FOIP Act.  All personal information collected during the registration process and during the course of the school year will be used to provide and educational program and ensure a safe and secure environment.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the collection or intended use of this information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at ECACS Office at 780-842-3992.

 It is important to understand that school events which are open to the public are not subject to the conditions of the FOIP Act. These events may include general assemblies, concerts, school plays, special activities, academic-focused activities and athletics. The general public, parents and media may be in attendance and are allowed to take photographs, create video and audio recordings, and conduct interviews, without first obtaining consent. (It is not expected that the general public or parents will conduct interviews.) The media are expected to work cooperatively with schools within the realm of mutually agreed upon guidelines and protocol.

 Throughout the school year, there will be opportunities for television, radio, newspaper, community organizations, and Division representatives to be invited into the school to provide outside coverage of events and programs not included in the general public category described above. Also, throughout the year, there may be opportunities to display your son/daughter’s work or other forms of school work at locations outside of the school. There may also be educational activities where your son/ daughter's schoolwork may be hosted or displayed online via a website or social media tool. All of the activities described in this paragraph are not considered to be in the public domain category described in bold print above. Your signature (parent/guardian) will authorize your selected option with respect to your son/daughter (as named on this form) being involved with the following activities:

Note: Information relating to these student work/recognition activities noted in points 4, 5 and 6 are often communicated to the home in advance.

The school has a School Council which represents the parents and engages in activities of the school. The school will normally make the parent/guardian name, phone number and email address as well as the student’s name and grade level available to the School Council for contact purposes.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the collection or use of information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at ECACS Office at 780-842-3992.