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There an appeal process, do it in writing and do it quick. They will consider your application and let you know in July. I know another family that has a similar problem, who are prepared to move if need be to keep their employment.  
 
It depend on the school and the number of kids already registered in the class. Come July, they will free up the remaining seats if there are any.  
 

Is bsd. It's not a military school, it's just a school on a military base. Lots of kids attend shilo that aren't military. There is also Ecole la source. It's the French school on base.

School of choice depends on class sizes so if the receiving school has large class sizes they cannot accept the students.  
 
Also as you are requesting school of choice outside of your home school division. Your home division is required to pay the receiving to accept and educate your child. Class size and finances maybe issues.

We also got denied Forrest school of choice. The reason is the classes are over the limits just with the kids in the catchment area. We are literally minutes from Forrest but in the BSD. I tried everything to explain my situation. Bottom line is their schools are full and there is no more room. We ended up getting into a better school in brandon. Only problem is our bus ride will be over an hour! To Forrest would have been 10 minutes. It is what it is!

Not sure why you can't go there - there are so few students now you'd think they'd begging for students to attend. Maybe a transportation issue?

Honestly instead of focusing on something that likely won't change try and focus on what can be done to help the situation you are in. I talked to the principal, superintendent, contacted the school trustee in my area, was even going to apply to have the division lines changed. It is all a loosing battle so I just accepted reality and moved on. Worked out better for us in the end. I knew a few weeks ago I got denied as I had been repeatedly contacting the school already. Sounds like nobody got school of choice no matter the circumstance. We all have good reasons to be accepted.  
 

We live in Brandon just on the Betty Gibson and George Fitton catchment line, we applied for school of choice last year when we had to move accross town, our original school gave me the wrong enrollment forms and mid-way threw the year we had to fill out the school of choice forms and we were accepted to stay.We were given Betty Gibson forms instead of Gorge Fitton forms, we were lucky tonbe abke to stay. I was told that I had to fill out the forms once more before my child could be there permenantly, but this year when we filled out our school of choice of were denied, because we already attended for a year we assumed we would be accepted! Reasons listed for denial were: 1: Too many students and 2: Too many immagrant children moving to catchment area. This was a big disappointment as my child settled into the school nicely and loved going there. Now my child will have to adjust to get another new school, this will be 3 schools in 2 years. But I'm not complaining at all, this will just give my child the chance to branch out and meet new friends and help him learn to adjust to change! But I understand your being upset, this situation creates quite a problem for you. I hope all works out for you.

The BSD buses go far past that trailor park and therefor you should automatically be able to send your child to Brandon no? If they go all the way to Treesbank road I don't see why not.. I would bring this up with BSD.. I know its not the Douglas school but it's closer to your work than Souris.

Had the same thing happen to me. Applied for school of choice (Kirkcaldy) because our school (Earl oxford) does not offer before & after school care. Had it all set up with the ymca and everything and then denied. Really wish the school that is in our catchment area offered these programs as well but I guess they don't for now.

but don't know why you think bawling should get you anywhere.

Have you considered French Immersion? You have to be accepted into one of the immersion schools: it is mandated. There are 2 in Brandon and 1 in Shilo.

I see you work north WEST of Bdn... Alexander school is BSD. Maybe another consideration...?

A phone call to the school board doesn't hurt. I understand that you feel like both divisions know your needs, but a principal dues not work at the school division. You need to call the school division office who made the decision and talk to them. The people who made the decision about your child's school of choice might not be aware of your situation. I can't see them denying you without knowing the whole story. Just call them.

Here is the school of choice website:  
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/schools/choice/

If the school has reached capacity, why would expect any school division (not just Rolling River) to take students out of their catchment area and place them in the already full school, just because it works better with your schedule or circumstances? This is the exact reason we have a catchment system to ensure certain schools do not overload. I feel for your situation but students in each catchment area come first.

I heard earlier in the year that Forrest was not accepting any kids out of the encatchment area next year, and I know of at least one family that has moved so that their kids could stay at Forrest.

Did you talk to your employer about the trouble you are having? Is it possible to change your schedule to help accommodate school and daycare needs?  
 
Have you put an ebrandon ad out there, looking for the specific childcare you need? It might be cobbling together care - one place on Monday another on Tuesday etc. but it can work.  
 
Have you looked hard into moving? If you are working NW of Brandon, is there a small community where you can rent until you sell your current home? Starting over IS awful, but what are you spending on fuel to get to work. Would living closer help bridge the gap?  
 
I do feel for your situation but agree with the above poster. It is not up to the school to accommodate you if you live out of the catchment. So, move to the area and you solve the problem.  
 
Good luck.  
 

Curious if there is the issue of add/adhd is the school able to commit someone to help with your child. A good start is to talk with the school and see the reasoning for denial. If the school is full the school is full. I guess start with the reasoning of why denied.

There may be different factors is being denied a choice of school in Manitoba. Google Manitoba "choice of school", it does give you procedures for most divisions in Manitoba. The #1 is the May 15th application deadline. This is a must, with school class size limits, maybe needing extra care because of different behavioral issues, the deadline is there for a reason. Their divisional staff budgets, classes etc., are based on the May 15th deadline. Usually after that the only exceptional change is a new resident to the area. Then you wouldn't be a choice of school, you are a resident of the division. Divisions usually try to do what is best for the child, and as this is a sue, sue society, they take a great deal of due diligence. Eg., bus routes, making sure the student is always going to be getting on and off at the same place (why put a bus driver in panic if you don't show up). There usually is a lot more to it than a yes or a no.

The school placemement is FULL. If this is the case why would you think they should accept your daughter. They are full. You do not pay school tax in Rolling River School Division so those that do should have first choice. End of story! Cry all you want!

Update? What were you told?  
 
Yes the school is full! We were also denied to Forrest for that reason. Like I said in an earlier post we all have our circumstances for wanting Forrest. Unfortunately they are full and are not going to take any other kids, it's not going to change in the coming years either with the new development in Forrest.  
 
What about moving to Campbell's Trailer Park? It would be closer for work, would be Forrest school and as far as I know there is someone in the park that does before/after school care - walks kids to the bus. Something to think about.

swmb said "but don't know why you think bawling should get you anywhere. "

Kinda concerning how many grown folks turn to crying as a negotiating tactic. I mean there can't be that many emotionally unstable folks out there, can there? Always amazed at people who cry when they are told "no".

Write a formal letter explaining the situation to someone higher than the principle. You can appeal the decision and state your reasons why, if you have a social worker on your side ask him/her to also write a letter. Good luck!

I'm confused.....  
 
What is writing to the minister and everyone else solve? From reading lovemygirl the school is full. So that means they are having a hard enough time accommodating their own area students. They are not in the catchment area and would only like this as an option as it is convenient for them. Honestly do people not plan ahead anymore, or just expect everyone else to cater to them?

Yes fishing guy! The school is full. I too was denied Forrest. I had a very valid reason for being accepted and was still denied. I also wrote a very long detailed letter and submitted it with my application. I also forwarded it to the superintendent and trustees. Bottom line is school is full from own catchment.  
 
For us it turned out fine as we got into a better school, my daughter is happy and aside from the longer bus ride (1 hour as opposed to 15 minutes) I am ok now about their decision.  
 
I strongly believe everything happens for a reason. We just need to pick p and move on. This is not a situation where the squeaky wheel gets the oil! Class is full so class is full.

I have now applied to 5 schools and all have been denied. And I know for. a fact they are not all full. No I am not an emotional person and I do not expect crying to get me what I want. I just want to work and provide for my daughter but I can't be in 2 places at the same time. So welfare it is!

i love loves 2 nap said "I have now applied to 5 schools and all have been denied. And I know for. a fact they are not all full. No I am not an emotional person and I do not expect crying to get me what I want. I just want to work and provide for my daughter but I can't be in 2 places at the same time. So welfare it is! "

First, you sound like a good mom who has done good things for herself and her daughter.  
 
Second, don't worry about those criticizing you for being emotional.  
 
However - you have said you will not consider moving because you are not willing to go backwards from what you have accomplished. Instead, you say you are going to be forced to go on welfare. I assume you see this as going backwards as well. So, unfortunately, it appears this situation has you going backwards no matter what. If that is the case, you need to ask yourself which is the lesser of two evils? Moving or going on welfare.  
 
Either way, best of luck to you.  
 
Edited by CommonTater, 2015-06-30 16:09:10

Would only be going backwards because I will not be able to buy again... Atleast on welfare I can maintain where we are until I can find a solution that works. Yes my job would likely allow me to cut back my hrs to accommodate me but I ran the.numbers and with the lost wages and what I save on gas I'm better off just taking the welfare

i love loves 2 nap said "Would only be going backwards because I will not be able to buy again... Atleast on welfare I can maintain where we are until I can find a solution that works. Yes my job would likely allow me to cut back my hrs to accommodate me but I ran the.numbers and with the lost wages and what I save on gas I'm better off just taking the welfare "

why our welfare system does not work as it is intended.

recycler said "    recycler said "    Windinthetrees said "    i love loves 2 nap said "Would only be going backwards because I will not be able to buy again... Atleast on welfare I can maintain where we are until I can find a solution that works. Yes my job would likely allow me to cut back my hrs to accommodate me but I ran the.numbers and with the lost wages and what I save on gas I'm better off just taking the welfare " why our welfare system does not work as it is intended. " no windy it does work as exactly as designed. the system was designed so she cant put her child in that school and thus she has to go on welfare.     by the way send the welfare bill to the superintendant " send the welfare bill to the minister of education!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Isn't the only real issues is that she cannot find child care? School is available, just not child care. I don't know what hours are worked but there must be someone out there that can watch her. What are your hours that you cannot find care for?