A catchment area is the geographic zone around a school that determines which students are eligible to attend that school based on their home address. Your in-catchment school is the “neighbourhood school” assigned to you, and children living in that area are given priority for enrolment and programs. Families who wish to attend a school outside their designated catchment area can sometimes apply for an out-of-catchment placement through a school change request, but these requests are subject to space availability and district policies; out-of-catchment students may be ineligible for certain services like district transportation. Our School Locator tool allows families to input their home address to see which catchment schools apply to them.
Catchment Proposals, Reviews and Changes
David Cameron Elementary School
- Pathway Change for Middle School (effective September 2026)
Guiding Principles
- Follow Board Policy F-502: School Catchment Areas and Student Placement.
- Proximity to feeder schools.
- Maximize existing space in all schools.
- Long-term sustainability.
- Ensure equity of opportunity and clear K-12 pathways when reviewing programs of choice.
- Minimize disruptions to students.
- Grandparent students in their current schools when possible.
- Provide stability and a transparent process with opportunities for robust public engagement.
- Use natural boundaries where possible.
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