FAQ topics are grouped into categories according to services that the Kanehsatà:ke Education Center provides to the community. If you have any question that is not answered here, do not hesitate to call (450-479-8358) or email us with your questions. Please keep in mind our hours, which are posted on the left.
Primary and Secondary
Can I transfer my child to another school?
Can I choose any school for my child to attend?
My child has special needs. How do I get help from the Kanehsatà:ke
Education Centre?
My child is having difficulties at school. Who do I contact?
Are there deadlines to fill out application forms for primary
and secondary funding assistance forms?
Do students attending community schools fill out funding
assistance forms?
Are there deadlines to fill out registration forms for new
students attending community schools?
What are the requirements to register new students?
Post-Secondary
Are there deadlines for filling out a financial
application form?
Can I receive more book money?
Can I change my academic program?
Do I have to fill out a funding form for each semester?
Do I have to wait until I have all my documents
in hand before submitting to KEC?
I live too far away! I just got my grades/documents
and the deadline is today! Eek!
Is there funding for the summer semester?
Is there funding for tutorial assistance?
Primary and Secondary
Q: Can I transfer my child to another school?
A: Yes, but you must transfer your child before
September 30. This is the final date that you can transfer to
any school. This is because all tuition fees are committed to the first school
after this date.
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Q: Can I choose any school for my child to attend?
Yes, but there are several things to consider.
- Will transportation be available?
- You will be responsible to pay any additional costs over and above current tuition fees provided by Indian Affairs, including any other fees charged by the school.
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Q: My child has special needs. How do I get help from the Kanehsatà:ke Education Centre?
A: High Cost Special Needs assistance has special requirements. For students attending community schools, there is local funding to provide for assessments to determine your child’s needs.
For students attending provincial schools, the schools must provide a letter to the KEC, who in turn, will forward the request to Indian Affairs. INAC is currently handling provincial requests for assessments and tutoring.
For more information, contact the Special Needs Coordinator, Carrie Brisson
at (450) 479-8358, ext. 228.
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Q: My child is having difficulties at school. Who do I contact?
A: For academic difficulties, first talk to your child’s
home room or subject teacher. They will provide you with information on what
the school can offer, such as after school tutoring. They can also refer you
to the Principal and the Special Needs Coordinator who will meet and discuss
ideas for home and school support. If it is of a social or behavioural nature,
the Principal of your school can provide information on available and confidential
guidance counseling.
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Q: Are there deadlines to fill out application forms for primary and secondary funding assistance forms?
A: Yes, it is important for parents or guardians to fill
out the forms for assistance before May 25th, if
your child attends any school outside Kanehsatà:ke. This helps the
KEC to plan transportation routes and prepare cheques for books and supplies
and gym clothing allowances in time for school. Filling out forms late will
delay your cheque.
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Q: Do students attending community schools fill out funding assistance forms?
A: Students attending community elementary schools do not
need to fill out forms. All their supplies are provided for by the school.
Students attending Ratihen:te High School must fill out forms for funding
assistance before May 25th.
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Q: Are there deadlines to fill out registration forms for new students attending community schools?
A: Yes, the deadline to register new students is February
16th for 2007-2008.
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Q: What are the requirements to register new students?
- Nursery children must be 4 years old by September 30, 2007 to be accepted.
- Kindergarten children must be 5 years old by September 30, 2007 to be accepted.
- Be sure to bring the child’s birth certificate, Medicare card and immunization booklet to the KEC to register.
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Post-Secondary
Q: Are there deadlines for filling out a financial application form?
A: Yes. Deadlines are as follows:
Fall Semester - June 15th
Winter Semester - October 15
For summer courses you must call the KEC to find out the availability of
financial support.
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Q: Can I receive more book money?
A: Students are given at the beginning of each semester
and estimated amount for books and supplies. Students can be funded for actual
cost of books and supplies. All original receipts are to be submitted to the
KEC. A maximum of $2000.00 per year, see policy.
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Q: Can I change my academic program?
A: Yes. However, you must remember that financial assistance
is provided in accordance with the official length of the program as defined
by the post-secondary institution in which the student is enrolled.
When students change programs within one of the levels, the academic years
used for each program within each level will be counted for assistance purposes.
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Q: Do I have to fill out a funding form for each semester?
A: Yes, funding forms are required by semester.
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Q: Do I have to wait until I have all my documents in hand before submitting to KEC?
A: No, you should submit your documents asap, for verification.
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Q: I live too far away! I just got my grades/documents and the deadline is today! Eek!
A: You can email your grades
and other documents.
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Q: Is there funding for the summer semester?
A: Education allowance for the summer semester is not available
unless the summer semester is a mandated and regularly scheduled semester
for your program. The post-secondary institution sets the program structure
for all programs.
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Q: Is there funding for tutorial assistance?
A: Yes, the maximum tutorial assistance available is $200.00
per academic semester.
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