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Welcome
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year. We are accepting registrations for those students who live in our regular boundary area. Click on Registration for guidelines, boundary map, and registration information. Information regarding school supply lists and school costs can be found in General Information. The office is open school days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration for Incoming Grade 7 students for 2012-13 Please be advised that registration for incoming Grade 7 students for 2012-13 will be confirmed after April 18th. Parents will be contacted by phone on the afternoon of April 18th or the morning of April 19th regarding acceptance. Students living within our catchment area or having siblings staying at Vernon Barford for 2012-13 are guaranteed acceptance. Communication will be done by mail. Registration Guidelines for 2012 - 2013 If you have a EPS Student School Zone account, check out this video of life at Vernon Barford. Students living within our school boundaries are guaranteed acceptance. Those students living outside our school boundaries may complete a student registration passport (Edmonton Public Schools students) or an application form (schools other than Edmonton Public Schools). Passports for Edmonton Public Schools students will be available from their current school during the first week of April. Application forms can be picked up from our office. All passports and applications must be submitted no later than Monday, April 16th. Challenge students applying must be tested and qualify prior to submitting their passport/application. This process is dealt with at their current school.
Programs and Organizations Vernon Barford School is organized on a two day, six periods per day schedule. The school presently has eighteen regular classes and seven challenge classes for grades seven to nine, as well as programming for English language learners and literacy students. Complementary courses include French as a second language, Spanish language and culture, art, drama, instrumental music, clothing textile fashions, food studies, construction and career explorations. Special needs students are integrated into regular programming where appropriate.
School Philosophy
Scent-Free Environment
There are a few of our students who have serious allergic reactions to scented perfumes and hair sprays. We are asking, for the safety of these individuals, that students, staff and parents avoid the use of such items when in school. As well, the odour associated with the popping of popcorn causes difficulty for some of our students. Please do not send popcorn to school unless it has been pre-popped. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated.
Transit Passes
Parents of students who have purchased Edmonton transit passes can claim a non-refundable tax credit on their income tax returns. Receipts will be posted on SchoolZone. Parents are advised that they need to retain the transit passes together with the receipts provided. The credit applies only to the purchase of public transit passes.
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