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• How do I find out what school supplies my child needs?
• What school fees am I expected to pay?
• How do I find my school calendar?
• How do I register my child in kindergarten or a specialty program?

General

• How do I find out about unscheduled school closures?
• What programs does the Surrey School District offer?
• Which schools have daycare/preschool facilities?

Employees

• How do I apply for a job with the Surrey School District?
• Who do I contact for technical assistance?
• Which department should I contact?

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How do I find out what school supplies my child needs?

School supply lists vary for each school and grade. Supply lists are sent home with students at the end of the previous school year.

Some schools have their supply lists available online: visit our school directory for links to individual school websites. Lists may be posted in the school's June newsletter, if available online.

For more information, please contact your school the week before classes start.

What school fees am I expected to pay?

Students are to provide their own basic supplies and equipment for their own personal use at school. The district does not charge a fee for any materials or activities that are required for students to successfully complete a course leading to graduation.

For an overview of our school fee policies, download our brochure School Fees in the Surrey School District ( PDF, 88 KB)

More detailed information regarding specific courses or learning activities can be provided by your school principal or teacher.

How do I find my school calendar, such as holidays and pro-d days?

You can view the district calendar for general dates, such as school start dates and holidays. This calendar is based on the Ministry of Education's Standard School Calendar ( PDF) and is followed by all public school district's in B.C.

Individual school calendars, such as professional development days, are established by each school. You can find your school's calendar either on their website or by contacting the school directly. Links to school websites and contact information can be found in our school directory.

How do I register my child in kindergarten or a specialty program?

See the registration page for more information.

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General

How do I find out about unscheduled school closures?

Sometimes extreme weather conditions or other unusual circumstances can cause class cancellations at a school, or district-wide on short notice. See the class cancellations page for more information.

We offer a wide range of educational programs and services, designed to cater to the needs of our diverse learning community. Find detailed program information on our programs and services page.

Which schools have daycare/preschool facilities?

See the daycares page for a list of daycares, preschools and Kindergarten readiness programs that operate out of Surrey School District schools. Please direct any inquiries about daycare programs to Facility Rentals at 604-501-8561 - do not contact the school.

You may also be interested in the district's Early Learning Programs for preschool aged children.

For information on the Growing Together Daycare for teens with children, visit the OPTIONS website.

Daycare services are also provided by the City of Surrey.

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Employees

How do I apply for a job with the Surrey School District?

Our Human Resources department provides an abundance of job information on our website. Learn about recruitment, the hiring process for teachers, view current job postings, and much more.

Contact Human Resources if you have any further questions.

Who do I contact for technical assistance?

Employees having computer problems, including accessing web services, FirstClass, Employee Self Serve and recovering lost passwords, can contact the IMS department for assistance.

We recommend you log a service request online with Service Pages, but you may also call the Service Desk (help desk) directly at 604-592-3300.

If you are having problems accessing the SD36 network, please phone the Service Desk, as you will not be able to log in to the Service Pages or IMS website.

Which department should I contact?

Here are our top five department contact requests from employees:

• Technical Assistance: See previous question.
• Payroll: Phone 604-599-7457.
• Benefits: Phone the payroll department at 604-599-7457.
• Human Resources: View the Human Resources FAQ or contact HR staff.
• Finance: Phone 604-596-7733.

If the department you are looking for is not listed here, please consult our district departments overview or our department directory.

Department information is also available in FirstClass: go to "SD36 Staff Conferences" and then "District Departments".

Last Updated: May 21, 2008