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Ready for School 2026
Registration Form

Who can participate?

Immigrant youth who:

Are clients of JIAS Toronto (if you are not a client, please contact intake at 416-630-6481)
Arrived in Canada on September 1, 2025 or later; recommendation from your JIAS Toronto Settlement worker is also accepted
Are entering Grades 1-12 in September 2026
Want to improve their English skills
Would like to prepare for the upcoming school year

What: This is a two-week program for newcomer school-aged children that is meant to introduce them to the Ontario School System. Students will become familiar with a typical school day routine and English terms associated with school and learning. This is a great opportunity for newcomer children to practice their language skills and socialize with others.

Where: Bathurst and Sheppard area. The exact address will be provided after completing registration to the program.

When: Monday, August 10^th, 2026 - Friday, August 21st, 2026 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Drop off is between 8:45 am - 9:00 am. Ready for School is for Monday-Friday only.

There is a mandatory orientation to the program on the evening of Thursday, August 6th (pizza dinner for parents and children included). All parents and students are asked to attend.

Students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers and students that will be in their class
Parents will have the opportunity to review the program, guidelines, and policies

Cost: FREE of charge

Registration is MANDATORY.

Please complete this form for the child(ren) that you would like to register for the Ready for School Program.
You must also send us a copy of your child(ren)'s OHIP card(s) (or alternative health insurance policy) to cheyennet@jiastoronto.org

If you have any questions throughout the registration process, please reach out to cheyennet@jiastoronto.org.

Parent/Guardian Information

Primary Parent/Guardian: First Name

Primary Parent/Guardian: Last Name

Primary Parent/Guardian: Daytime Phone Number

Primary Parent/Guardian: E-mail Address

Additional Parent/Guardian: First Name

Additional Parent/Guardian: Last Name

Additional Parent/Guardian: Daytime Phone Number

Additional Parent/Guardian: E-mail Address

Home Address in Canada

Street Address

City

Postal Code

Date of Arrival in Canada

Transportation for the Program

Please indicate how your child(ren) will attend the Ready for School program (located at Bathurst and Sheppard).

My child will travel to and from the Ready for School program on their own (age 12+).My child will be dropped off and picked up by a parent/guardian listed in the Parent/Guardian section.My child will be dropped off and picked up by somebody else.School bus pick-up. A parent or guardian is responsible drop-off and pick-up the children from the drop-off and pick-up location ON TIME. Location will be provided after registration is completed.

Name of Pick-Up Person

Phone Number of Pick-Up Person

Note Regarding Pick-Up and Drop-off

If your child(ren) will be dropped off or picked up by anyone else not listed above, you must send a note to the school.
All adults dropping off or picking up children must sign in and out every day.

Agreement to Terms

Conditions of Participation

JIAS Toronto cannot be held responsible for the loss, damage or theft of any belongings brought to programs.

JIAS Toronto cannot be held responsible for any and all claims for damages arising as a result of any accident, injury or otherwise sustained by participants arising from participation in any JIAS programs.

JIAS Toronto has the right to photograph participants in JIAS programs and use these photographs for a JIAS Toronto newsletter or other publicity materials.

In the event that I cannot be reached and my child requires urgent medical care, I authorize JIAS Toronto to act in the best interests of my child and to seek any necessary medical attention for my child.

Agreement to Conditions of Participation

By clicking here, I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the Conditions of Participation.I do not agree to the Conditions of Participation.

Code of Conduct

It is important to maintain an atmosphere of consideration, respect, good manners, self-discipline, trust, and cooperation. It is expected that all participants in the Ready-For-School program will:

Come to the Ready-For-School program prepared to work and learn. Participants should bring with them all supplies provided to them by the teachers.
Speak respectfully with each other and with the tutors at all times.
Treat all space and property at the JIAS Ready-For-School site (including classrooms, bathrooms, all furniture and any other space participants have access to) respectfully and leave it in the same condition in which they found it.
Use computers only with the express permission of the teacher to work on program assignments.
Not use electronics during the Ready-For-School program such as iPods or tablets. Cell phones should not be used during the day except to call parents to confirm travel arrangements or for emergency purposes. Except for absolute emergencies, cell phones may only be used during breaks or before/after the school day.

Where a participant is found to be disruptive to the learning environment, the participant will be asked to leave the Ready-For-School program for the remainder of the session. Some examples include:

A participant behaving in a manner which interferes with the ability of other participants to learn or with the ability of the teachers to coach and provide assistance to all participants.
A participant acting in a manner which physically or emotionally endangers him/herself or another person. This includes all forms of teasing, bullying, or use of inappropriate language. This also includes hitting, kicking, or other inappropriate physical contact.
A participant using the computers for any other purpose than those listed above. In particular, accessing offensive, restricted, or otherwise inappropriate websites, and/or sending or posting offensive e-mails or text messages will not be tolerated.
A participant who writes graffiti or in any other way vandalizes or damages any property. In addition, the student’s family will be held responsible for the cost of any needed repairs.

Agreement to the Code of Conduct

By clicking here, I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the Code of Conduct and discussed it with my child(ren).I do not agree to the Code of Conduct.

Notifications

JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) Toronto would like to provide you with publications, newsletters, updates, announcements, event invitations, or any other electronic information that may be of an interest to you. We require your consent to send you these electronic communications.

Please indicate whether you consent.

Yes, I consent to receiving electronic communication from JIAS Toronto.No, I do not consent.