- Choose an educational program
- Which school should your child attend?
- Register your child for Kindergarten
- Register your child for Grade 1 to 12
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Choose an educational program
- English program;
- French programs; or
- Catholic education.
There may be specific entrance requirements and space may be limited.
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Which school should your child attend?
Every Yukon school has a specific attendance area. A student's attendance area is determined by their home address. Students must attend school in their attendance area.
How are attendance areas established?
Attendance areas are set by ministerial order under Section 58 of the Education Act. The attendance area is your local neighbourhood or community.
Exceptions
Schools with special programs have a wider attendance area:
- Catholic schools;
- French immersion; and
- French first language.
School attendance area
Centre scolaire secondaire communautaire Paul-Émile Mercier (CSSC Mercier)
Attendance area: Yukon.
Chief Zzeh Gittlit School
Attendance area: Old Crow and area.
Christ the King Elementary School
Attendance areas of elementary schools south of Two Mile Hill:
- Elijah Smith Elementary;
- Golden Horn Elementary;
- Grey Mountain Primary; and
- Selkirk Elementary.
Del Van Gorder School
Attendance area: Faro and area.
École Émilie-Tremblay
Attendance area: Yukon.
École Whitehorse Elementary School
Attendance area: Whitehorse area.
Elijah Smith Elementary School
Attendance area:
- Arkell;
- Canyon Crescent;
- Copper Ridge;
- Granger;
- Hillcrest;
- Ingram;
- Lobird Trailer Park;
- McCrae;
- McIntyre;
- McLean Lake;
- Paddlewheel Village; and
- Valleyview.
Eliza Van Bibber School
Attendance area: Pelly Crossing and area.
F.H. Collins Secondary School
Attendance area, English program:- Golden Horn Elementary;
- Grey Mountain Primary; and
- Selkirk Elementary.
Attendance area, French Immersion:Whitehorse area.
Ghùch Tlâ Community School
Attendance area: Carcross and Tagish areas.
Golden Horn Elementary School
Attendance area:
- Alaska Highway (sections of the highway south of McCrae);
- Annie Lake Road;
- Atlin Road;
- Bear Creek;
- Cowley Creek;
- Golden Horn;
- Jakes Corner;
- Judas Creek;
- Kettley's Canyon;
- Marsh Lake;
- Mary Lake;
- Mt. Sima;
- New Constabulary;
- North McClintock;
- Old Constabulary;
- Pineridge;
- Robinson;
- South Klondike Highway;
- South McClintock; and
- Wolf Creek.
Grey Mountain Primary School
Attendance area: Riverdale.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
Attendance area:
- Alaska Highway (sections of the highway north and west of Whitehorse);
- Echo Valley;
- Hidden Valley;
- Lake Laberge;
- MacPherson;
- Mendenhall;
- North Klondike Highway;
- Old Alaska Highway;
- Pilot Mountain; Scout Lake Road; and
- Takhini Hot Springs Road.
Holy Family Elementary School
Attendance areas of elementary schools north of Two Mile Hill:
- Hidden Valley;
- Jack Hulland Elementary; and
- Takhini Elementary.
J.V. Clark School
Attendance area:
- Mayo;
- Keno; and
- Stewart Crossing and areas.
Jack Hulland Elementary School
Attendance area:
- Alaska Highway (from McIntyre Creek to 1.6 kilometre before its intersection with the North Klondike Highway);
- Crestview;
- MacKenzie Trailer Park;
- Porter Creek; and
- Whistle Bend.
Johnson Elementary School
Attendance area: Watson Lake and area.
Khàtìnas.àxh Community School
Attendance area: Teslin and area.
Kluane Lake School
Attendance area:
- Destruction Bay; and
- Burwash Landing and areas.
Nelnah Bessie John School
Attendance area: Beaver Creek and area.
Porter Creek Secondary School
Attendance area:
- Elijah Smith Elementary;
- Hidden Valley Elementary;
- Jack Hulland Elementary; and
- Takhini Elementary schools.
Robert Service School
Attendance area: Dawson City and area.
Ross River School
Attendance area: Ross River and area.
Selkirk Elementary School
Attendance area, English program:- Downtown Whitehorse;
- Marwell;
- Riverdale; and
- Wickstrom Road.
Attendance area, French Immersion (Kindergarten to Grade 4):Whitehorse area.
St. Elias Community School
Attendance area: Haines Junction and area.
Takhini Elementary School
Attendance area:
- Crow Street;
- Fish Lake Road;
- Kopper King Trailer Park;
- Lobird;
- Northland Trailer Park;
- Swan Street;
- Takhini;
- Takhini Trailer Park;
- Valleyview; and
- the Yukon College Student Residence.
Tantalus School
Attendance area: Carmacks and area.
Vanier Catholic Secondary School
Attendance area: Whitehorse area.
Watson Lake Secondary School
Attendance area: Watson Lake and area.
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Register your child for Kindergarten
Pre-registration for Whitehorse children starts on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 9 a.m.
Children must be 5 years old on or before December 31, 2021 to start Kindergarten.
Most families choose to send their children to Kindergarten, but it is not required.
How to register
Complete the online pre-registration form and submit.
Students must attend school in their attendance area. There's no paper form. Fill only 1 form per child.
What to expect?
- We'll process all the pre-registration forms and inform you of the school your child is assigned to.
- The school will contact you to coordinate:
- the remaining paperwork;
- share orientation session information; and
- important school dates.
- If your child is not assigned to your school of choice, we'll contact you to discuss options.
You'll also need to show your child's birth certificate or other proof of age.
For Catholic schools
Once your child is assigned to a Catholic school, they'll contact you for an interview. Bring a completed Catholic school registration application form with you.
For French Immersion
To register your child for French Immersion, fill out the pre-registration form. On the form:
- select the French Immersion Program; and
- select the preferred school in your attendance area.
Pre-registration process and key dates for French immersion
Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at 6 p.m.
Online Zoom parent information night. We will review the process and steps for registering for Kindergarten and Early French Immersion Kindergarten programs.
To join this Zoom webinar, click on the following link:
https://yukonedu.zoom.us/j/82482715182?pwd=amoxc2pTbmk5VUtvZGJ2TmtLekNuUT09
Meeting ID: 824 8271 5182
Passcode: 916119
Monday, February 15, 2021 at 4 p.m.
It is the last day to pre-register your child for French Immersion to be placed in the lottery. A lottery will be held if more than 72 children pre-register by noon the following day. After this date, Early Immersion places are on a 1st-come, 1st-serve basis.
Monday, February 22, 2021 at 4 p.m.
By this date, we'll send you a confirmation email to confirm your child is accepted to the school. Regardless if there is a lottery or not.
Friday, March 5, 2021 at 4 p.m.
Last day to confirm acceptance of your child’s assigned school.
French First Language
To register visit la Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon or phone École Émilie-Tremblay or Académie Parhélie at 867-667-8150.
Register your child in a community
Most rural Yukon schools have 2 Kindergarten starting points. Children can start either;
- pre-kindergarten (K4) if they’re 4 years old; or
- Kindergarten (K5) if they’re 5 years old on or before December 31, 2021.
Kindergarten can be a half-day or full-day program, depending on the school. Some schools include Kindergarten in blended-grade classrooms.
How to register
Contact the school to register your child. The school will provide all the necessary forms. You’ll need your child’s birth certificate.
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Register your child for Grade 1 to 12
According to Section 22 of the Education Act, Yukon children must:
- attend school from the age of 6 years + 8 months (as of September 1) until at least age of 16; except
- by special arrangement with the Department of Education.
How to register
Contact the school in your attendance area to do this.
You must register your child in your attendance area.
The school will provide all the necessary forms. You’ll need your child’s birth certificate or transcript.
If the school does not have room for your child, we will help you find another option. Phone 867-667-5068 or publicschools@gov.yk.ca.
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If you have questions about registering your child for school, email publicschools@gov.yk.ca or phone: 867-667-5127, toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5127.