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  • 2026~2027 Registration Information

    REGISTRATION

    Stratford School is full in planned classes from Kindergarten to Grade 9 in the Cogito program. If you are registering for Kindergarten or if you are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.  Families interested in attending the Cogito Program at Stratford School are encouraged to read the information on the Alternative Programs page under the "Programs" tab.

    NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

    If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online using any device that you use to access the internet. Visit the Division website to learn how to register for school.

    If your child is currently attending an Edmonton Public School, please wait until pre-enrolment available on FEBRUARY 2, 2026 on SchoolZone.

    For parents who select Stratford School from another Edmonton Public School in SchoolZone and for parents new to Edmonton Public applying for Grades 1 to 9, please send in your child's most recent report card to stratford@epsb.ca as part of the registration process.

    Parents will also need to upload documents (please see Examples of Accepted Documentation for All Registrations for a list of acceptable documents) that help us confirm their child’s legal name, citizenship, birth date and home address using the online registration form.

    Following the close of pre-enrolment at 4:00 p.m. on MARCH 25, 2026, should there be more Cogito applications than there is space, the school will follow a random selection process.

    Once you have submitted a completed and signed digital registration form, you will receive an email confirming the form has been submitted. 

    The school will not be calling you unless they need some supporting documentation for the registration.

    EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTED DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS:

    Legal proof of student’s age and name:

    • Canadian provincial birth certificate
    • Canadian citizenship document
    • Permanent Resident Card (front and back)
    • Canadian Passport

    Two Confirmation of Address:

    • Driver's license
    • Utility bill
    • Home insurance
    • Property tax bill
    • In some cases, immigration documents (e.g. landed immigrant documentation or a Permanent Residence Card) may also be required. Visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada for more information.
    • In some cases, you may be asked to provide more than two of the above. 

    CURRENT DIVISION STUDENTS PRE-ENROLMENT

    Returning Cogito student registration: Families of returning Cogito students are encouraged to pre-enrol through SchoolZone before March 25, 2026, for the upcoming school year. 

    Sign in to SchoolZone between 8:00 a.m. on FEBRUARY 2 and 4:00 p.m. on MARCH 25, 2026 to select your child’s preferred school for the 2026-27 school year. 

    When you sign in to your parent SchoolZone account on your computer, tablet or smartphone:

    • Choose Next Year
    • Select the name of the child you are pre-enrolling
    • Follow the instructions to select your child’s preferred school for next year

    CONFIRMING REGISTRATION SUBMISSION

    Once you have submitted your completed student registration form and supporting documents, we will review all of the documents. This does not mean your child has been enrolled at the school

    Parents will be notified by phone as to if their child was successful or not successful in the random electronic draw process by April 17, 2026.

    We will contact you if we need clarification about any of the documents you submit.

    COGITO PROGRAM PRE-ENROLMENT PRIORITY SEQUENCE

    1. Siblings (new to cogito) of existing students at Stratford School.
    2. Cogito students from other Cogito Schools
    3. Resident Students
    4. Non - Resident Students

    BUSSING INFORMATION

    Interested in bussing?  Please follow this link to learn more about the Student Transportation department.

    Bussing requests for the 2026-2027 School year are due by June 1, 2026 in order for bussing to begin the first school day, September 1, 2026. 

    To view Stratford School’s designated busing area, please view our Transportation Page.

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  • School Philosophy:

    Respect, Responsibility, Results

    Stratford School encourages and supports ALL CHILDREN in pursuit of their fullest learning potential. We are committed to providing opportunities for children to achieve at their highest level of academic, creative and life skills abilities. We believe this is best accomplished in an enriched environment that is safe, secure, stable and nurtures respect for each other and a love of learning. Success, in reaching each student's learning potential, requires the teamwork of students, staff, parents and community, and a committed partnership between home and school.


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Welcome

Welcome to the website for Stratford School. Stratford is a learning community of over 770 students in Kindergarten through Grade 9. We house the Cogito Alternative Program.

*Due to optimal enrolment in our school, we do not have an open house night.*

Cogito is a knowledge-based program with clearly defined standards of achievement and measurable learning objectives. Cogito is dedicated to helping average students maximize their academic potential. Cogito (ko-gi-to) is Latin for I reason. The program provides a classic liberal arts education and is designed for the student who is willing to work to achieve a high level of academic excellence in a knowledge-based program, and in a teacher-directed atmosphere of structured and sequenced learning. Critical thinking is stressed. Students work in an environment that promotes self-discipline.

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Principal's Message

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. It is an honour and a privilege to be appointed as the principal of the Cogito alternative program at Stratford School and home of the Eagles. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful students, supportive parents and dedicated staff.

On behalf of all staff, I am pleased to welcome back all of our returning families and extend a warm welcome to all who are new this year. I look forward to getting to know and working with all of our families over the coming year.

Respect, Responsibility and Results are the 3 Rs that guide our teaching and learning as we strive to realize the Division’s Vision of Transforming the Learners of today into the leaders of tomorrow. Stratford is a school with an outstanding, well-deserved reputation for excellence in both academics and citizenship. Our strong professional staff offers high-quality learning opportunities for every student, with the context of the rigorous demands of the Cogito program. Cogito offers students learning possibilities that go beyond the Alberta Program of Studies, in a structured environment that fosters the growth of strong study habits and self-discipline.

In order to ensure your child has the very best education, it is important that we keep the lines of communication open at all times.  Education is truly a collaborative effort between the home and the school as you have valuable information that will assist us in programming for your child.  We appreciate your input, your bouquets and your suggestions for change.

Although this year proves to be challenging, I believe the strength of our community will persevere as we co-create learning together.

 

Shane Dzivinski
Principal