NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online. Visit the Division website to learn how to register for school.

CURRENT DIVISION STUDENTS PRE-ENROL

You will need to pre-enroll on SchoolZone to tell us the school you’d like your child to attend next year. Find important dates and deadlines and learn more about pre-enrolment, which opens between March and April each year.

If you have questions about registering for school, contact the school office

2022-23 Program Guides

• Grade 10 Program Guide

• Grades 11 & 12 Program Guide

• International Baccalaureate (IB) View Book

Are you new to Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB)?

Want to register for next year?

• To find your designated school with Edmonton Public Schools, CLICK HERE.

PRE-ENROLLMENT FORMS:

• Student Registration Form

• Student Expectations and Responsibilities

• Student Declaration Form

• FOIP/Media Form for Current EPS Students

• Authorization to Release Records (for students that are not currently enrolled in an Edmonton Public School (EPSB)

Please note: for students under 18 years of age parent/guardian signatures are required on all registration documents.

ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION (photocopies of both sides of the documents required at Pre-Enrollment appointment):

STUDENT DOCUMENTS:

• A copy of one of the following Legal Canadian Residency documents (both sides) - Alberta Birth Certificate, Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Certificate or Card, Canadian Permanent Residency Card, Confirmation of Permanent Residency, if student is accompanying parent who has a work or study permit we require a Foreign Birth Certificate. A current/valid Canadian passport may be provided temporarily.

• Most recent school Report Card

• Most recent IPP or Psychoeducational testing if they exist

PARENT DOCUMENTS:

• Parent/s need to provide a copy of one of the following documents in the case of the student not having a valid Canadian Residency in Alberta (both sides) - Parent's Canadian Birth Certificate, Valid Study Permit, Valid Canadian Temporary Residence Work Visa, or Canadian Permanent Residency

• Proof of address in Alberta, parent should provide the school with a copy of three of the following - Parent/s Driver's License, Utility bill, Property tax bill, Lease/Mortgage agreement (this document can not be postdated)

GUARDIANS:

• Legal guardianship papers

Academic Achievement Recognition

Second and Third Quarter Honour Roll Recipients

Students obtaining an average of 80% or higher in ALL courses taken each quarter will be recognized on an honour roll.

Year End Honour Award Recipients

Students with an average in the school year receving an 80% in all courses taken in the school year will recieve an Honours Certificate for the school year. Students that have an average of 80-89% for all courses taken at M.E. LaZerte for the school year will receive an honours certificate at the following autumn awards ceremony. Students whose average is 90% or higher will be recognized as having honours with distinction.

The Top Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 Student

The top student for each grade will be selected using criteria set by Edmonton Public Schools. Click here to see the criteria.

• Steps to Scholarship Success

• Writing your Scholarship Essay

• Financial Terms Explained

• Tips on How to Win a Scholarship

• This scholarship chart identfies available scholarships

School Awards and Scholarships

Note: Please check the announcements, post-secondary calendars, scholarship websites, bulletins and counselling office for scholarships and awards information. Some Post Secondary Institutes (universities and colleges) are now offering scholarships based on Grade 11 final marks. Please check their websites.

Application forms must be submitted to the awards board before June 1st for all school awards. Application forms are available in Student Success Central.

Harmony in the Halls

Each year the Canadian Arab Friendship Association (CAFA) recognizes M.E. LaZerte students in grades 10, 11 or 12 who demonstrate and promote positive citizenship, encourage peace and harmony amongst their peers and clearly understand the cultural mosaic within the school. Recipients receive a certificate and a cash award.

The M.E LaZerte Awards Board Scholarship

The M.E. LaZerte awards board scholarship recognizes a student who has overcome adversity, has completed his/her third year of high school at M.E LaZerte and is continuing with other educational programming. The scholarship will consist of a certificate and a cash award of $500.

Athletics Awards

Will be presented to the top male and female at each grade level.

Thom Elniski Memorial Scholarship

A cash award of $750.00, a certificate and an engraved nameplate to be placed on a plaque to remain at M.E. LaZerte will be presented yearly to a student who exemplifies the spirit demonstrated by Mr. Elniski throughout his life and work with young people within the school and community. The scholarship recipient is to use the money to assist with his or her post-secondary expenses and it is hoped that one day said recipient can "pay it forward". This was one of Mr. Elniski's principles in life.

Roger Ambrosie Memorial Scholarship

$1000 for tuition in a post-secondary Mechanics program and a plaque are given to the top grade 12 Mechanics student.

Kinsmen Club of Edmonton Achievement Award for Community Service

One $500 scholarship is presented to an M. E. LaZerte student who has provided outstanding service to his/her school and community. The student must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the fall.

District Awards

The District Student Awards recognize and celebrate the diversity of excellence and success for Grade 12 students across the District. Six award categories represent broad curricular themes, attributes of citizenship and overall commitment to learning. District high schools may recognize one student for each award category.

• Academic Excellence Award

• Career and Life Pathways Award

• Fine Arts Award

• Health and Wellness Award

• Humanities Award

• Math/Science/Technologies Award

Service Awards

Service Awards recognize students who have contributed service to school activities and organizations geared towards the betterment of the school community within a single school year:

• Bronze 40 hours

• Silver 80 hours

• Gold 125 hours

• Diamond 200 hours

• Platinum 300 hours

Outside Awards

Governor General’s Bronze Medal

A medal is presented annually to the graduating student who achieves the highest academic standing. (Based on Alexander Rutherford Scholarship criteria in grade 11 and 12): ALIS Scholarships & Bursaries

Learn more about:

• What's New

• What are scholarships and bursaries

• What scholarships and bursaries are out there

• 5 steps to winning scholarships

• Getting some more details

• Creating scholarship funding for the future—Endowment Programs: Edmonton Public Schools

Edmonton Public School lists awards, scholarships and bursaries available to all Edmonton Public Students. Studentawards.com and www.studentawards.ca A free scholarship and award matching service. Join, answer the questionnaire and it will pull from its database the awards and scholarships that you qualify for. It will also send you reminders through email and keep you connected: Alberta Scholarship Programs

An online database of Scholarships and bursaries administered by Alberta Scholarship Programs. Search alphabetically, by keyword or by audience: Schoolfinder.com

Search through this extensive database to find scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants. You can also find information on student finance. Scholarships Canada www.scholarshipscanada.comScholarshipsCanada.com is an educational site for students to find scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants. Students can search for scholarships by name, school, field of study and scholarship provider. Sign-up to ScholarshipsCanada.com to view full scholarship profiles and application details: CanLearn Scholarship Search

Use this Canadian based website to search out thousands of scholarships and awards online. You will also have access to ways to save for, select and finance your post-secondary education: Awards & Scholarships

• ALIS - Career, learning and employment information for Albertans - Scholarship and Bursary Information

• Sign up for a personalized account that matchers your profile to possible scholorships on yconic

• Edmonton Community Foundation Scholarships

• Entrance Awards at the University of Alberta

• Entrance Awards at MacEwan

• NAIT Scholarships and Bursaries

• Concordia Scholarships & Awards

• King's University Scholarships & Awards

Myblueprint

• myBlueprint is an online career and academic planning platform available to all Edmonton Public students.

• myBlueprint allows students track their academic progress, research career and post-secondary opportunities, and complete a series of personality and trait assessments to help them better understand their personal potential.

• The website also allows student to create digital portfolios for future reference. Students can see their counsellor for login information.

alberta government learning information service (ALIS)

The Alberta Government Learning Information Service (ALIS) provides information on over 500 Occupations and Educational Programs (OCCinfo). For more information on working conditions, salaries, education and more, visit OCCinfo

Chart your career course using resources to help guide you through the career planning process. For more information, visit Career Explorers

More options:

Student for a Day/Campus Tours

A number of the Post Secondary institutes offer the opportunity for you to 'be a student for the day' in a program that you are interested in or . Check out their websites for more information or speak to your counsellor in Students Services. This is an excellent opportunity to get a real hands on experience and to ask already enrolled students questions.

Advisors at M.E. LaZerte

Currently, Grant MacEwan, University of Alberta, NAIT, Norquest College, King's University, Concordia University and University of Calgary all have advisors that come into the school. They help with the application process and may even meet with you one-on-one. For upcoming dates and to book an appointment, please check with Students Services.

Useful information/documents:

• Your Reference Letter Checklist

Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)

If you need funding for your post-secondary studies, they are here to help! Find all of the student funding information you need. Get the facts, and then apply online. For more information, visit ALIS

List of Financial Aid terms