Newcomer's Guide to Elementary School in Ontario

Ryerson is a strong believer in the importance of community.  Most of our students walk to school and use all of the surrounding partners and organizations.  Our partners and organizations have employees who even attended Ryerson in their youth.  Together, we build and learn as a community and through the community.  Please visit our "Community Partners" tab on the left to learn more about our community.

Ryerson Community School is for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.  

Ryerson as a Middle School

Ryerson CS is also a middle school for many of our neighbouring schools that only go to Grade 6.   

Parents of Grade 6 students: Your child will soon be entering Middle School. Ryerson Community School is a K-8 school. Many of our neighboring schools only go to Grade 6.  Ryerson has many fantastic programs, sports, clubs and much more to offer your child. We also have many support services, International Languages, ESL support, and Settlement services.

The Registration Process

Junior Kindergarten

Children who will be 4 years old between January and December are eligible to register for kindergarten for the September of that year.

Senior Kindergarten - Grade 8

If you are new to our community and need to register your child for school, please check the TDSB website to ensure Ryerson is your home school.  Go to www.tdsb.on.ca.  Choose "Find Your School".  If Ryerson CS is your home school, visit the school at your convenience with the appropriate documents to register (see below).  

Register your child early!

Registering early also allows your child to attend our Welcome to Kindergarten day.  This is the day you get to bring your child to school, introduce them to the teachers, see the classrooms and ask any questions you may have.  Only children who register before May 1 will be able to attend our Welcome to Kindergarten day. 

Documents Required

Remember to bring the following documents with you for your child's registration (for all registrations):

• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Baptismal Record, Passport)
• Citizenship (Birth Certificate, Passport, Permanent Residence Card, Record of Landing, etc.)
• Proof of Address (2 pieces required; telephone bill, driver's licence, bank statement, income tax form, rental or lease agreement, hydro bill, water bill, etc.)
• Health Card
• Immunization Record

Without these documents, we will not be able to register your child. 

To find your home school visit www.tdsb.on.ca.  Choose "Find My School". 

Transportation/Bussing

Certain addresses are eligible for transportation on a school bus arranged by TDSB Transportation. Upon registration you will need to fill out a bussing form.  Please note that buses are only for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 (inclusive). 

To find out if your address is eligible for transportation via a TDSB School Bus, please contact our school office at 416-393-1340.

For more information: TDSB Transportation Policies